World a small group (4) Japan Bu (Ichibu) undated (1837-1854) C#16 Tempo Era, 8.75 grammes, Fine, South AfricaCrown 1947 VF, Spain One Real date not visible, Seville Mint, 3.34 grammes, Fair, France Quarter Ecu Henry IV (1589-1610)date and mintmark not visible, VG clipped and with the appearance of an ex-shipwreck piece
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
GB and World a wide variety includes silver and cased items, includes Mexico 8 Reales 1781MO from the wreck of the El Cazador, NGC Shipwreck Certification Genuine, boxed with certificate, USA One Dollar a 5-coin set comprising 1884 O UNC, 1922 UNC, 1973S UNC, 1980S UNC, 2006P UNC, USA One Dollar 1899O NVF, GB Florin 1904 NVF/VF toned, GB Medal 1986 Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Silver UNC boxed with certificate, Alderney Five Pounds (2) 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - My Lords , Pray Be Seated Silver Proof, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - Deep and Enduring Gratitude Silver Proof, FDC on the cards of issue, Bermuda Five Dollars 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - The System Does Discover People Who Do Unsung Things, Silver Proof nFDC on the card of issue, GB Royal Mint Year Sets (4) 1983 Heinz, 2007, 2009 (2), UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, GB Five Pound Crowns (6) 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton (3), 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, along with GB and World from a wide variety of countries includes World Crown-sized, unofficial sets, GB Plastic Sets 1953 (3) UNC, Last £sd sets (2) EF to UNC, GB Pennies and Halfpennies in Whitman folders (3) these in mixed circulated grades, USA State Quarters (50) Gold plated EF-UNC boxed, a small group of Cuba - Pirates Fantasy coins and more, in mixed grades many UNC (Total weight over 14 Kilos)
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal Fire Medal in silver awarded to John Darlington, for Gallant Service 6/12/1927, for saving two children in a house fire at 7 Monk Street, Birkenhead. Reference: Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Annual Report January 1928 (pages 41,42 and 43) Good Fine, with numerous edge knocks, comes with a handwritten account of the incident, also with a note stating that the medal was purchased from the family of John Darlington, whose children used the disc to play Hopscotch. The suspension survived and has been reunited with the medal with a repair to the clasp
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1839 38mm diameter in bronze, by R.C. Oldfield Ltd, Edge: FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE AT NORTHWICH 13th OCT 1913 UNC boxed, and Prize Medal British Federation of B.M.& G , the reverse inscribed BOLTON B.M.G. CLUB WNRS BAND CONTEST A. 1938 G.WELSH EF boxed
Bermuda 90 Dollars 2006 Shipwreck Series - The Sea Venture, Triangular 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 90 pieces minted, a spectacular and very rare issue
Bermuda 90 Dollars 2007 Shipwreck Series - The San Pedro, Triangular 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 90 pieces minted, a spectacular and very rare issue
Medals (2) Field Marshal Lord Raglan 1855, 44mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust facing, three quarters right, within a wreath, Reverse: A TRUE HERO, HE YIELDED UP HIS LIFE A SACRIFIRE TO DUTY GVF with some contact marks, Shipwrecked Mariners Society 1862 Obverse: Bust left ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, numbered in the field, Reverse: SHIPWRECKED MARINERS SOCIETY 1862 Good Fine, with scratched number in the obverse field
GB and World cased singles, sets and promoter's items includes Mexico 8 Reales 1783 Mo VF Ex-El Cazador Shipwreck, in the box of issue with certificate and booklet, GB Five Pound Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum (70th) WeddingAnniversarySilver Proof, GB Edward VIII New Strike Pattern Set a 6-coin set 1936 in .925 silver comprising Fantasy Strikes of Crown (Una and the Lion), Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence nFDC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate Tristan da Cunha Crown 2014 Withdrawal of Circulating Gold Coinage Silver Proof with coloured highlighting on the reverse FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2005 Nelson/Trafalgar 200th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in capsule, GB Two Pounds Silver Britannia 2012 BU, Germany Fantasy One Mark 1873 a modern 2011 fantasy striking, One Tenth Ounce of .999 Silver Proof FDC with certificate, British Virgin Islands Ten Dollars 2006 (4) The Great Monarchs, Edward VIII (2), George V and George VI Silver Proof FDC with certificates, GB Proof sets (2) 1970 and 1971 Last £sd and First Decimal sets nFDC to FDC in a double set box with certificates, GB Royal Mint Year Set (13 coins, includes the Commemorative coins) Two Pounds to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, GB Five Pound Crowns (3) 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday A/UNC, 2010 Restoration of the Monarchy A/UNC, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB Pennies a 5-coin set First World War Issues 1914-1918 inclusive VG, in a presentation box with certificate, GB Crowns an 8-coin set comprising Crowns 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 and 1981 layered in gold plating and rhodium plating, in a presentation box with certificate, Euro Pattern Sets (3) Czech Republic 2007 (7 coins) One Euro to One Euro Cent UNC, Vatican (2) 2002 Pope John Paul II (7 coins) One Euro to One Euro Cent UNC, 2007 (7 coins) One Euro to One Euro Cent UNC, each in the folders of issue, Medallic issues (2) 2014 Canonisation of Pope John Paul II 70mm diameter in gold-plated copper with inset crystal, both with different reverses, in the folder of issue with certificates, Medallic issues - World War ICentenary Commemoratives (4) each 70mm diameter in gold-plated cupro-nickel, with different coloured reverse designs, UNC boxed, Australia One Dollar 2006 Australia TV, 2006 Bottlenose Dolphin 2006 Clown Fish UNC on the Australian Mint cards of issue, Medallic issues - Football 2012 European Championships (10) Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland, England, Ukraine, France, Czech Republic, Netherlands and Portugal, Prooflike UNC with certificates, Japan 500 Yen 2015 Osaka UNC on the card of issue, along with a further group of base metal issues (37) some with coloured reverses and/or gold plated these in mixed grades, along with stamps (7) 90p (3) and First Class (3), and a Five Shillings stamp from 1955, in a presentation box
Mexico8 Reales 1783MO FF in an NGC shipwreck Certification holder 'Genuine - Whale Cluster', encapsulated with a photograph of the cluster of coins retrieved from the wreck of the El Cazador, discovered in the Gulf of Mexico
Medals (2) a pair awarded to Dr. Lionel P. Shadbolt comprising a fob-pendant style 9 carat gold inscribed 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE' , the back inscribed 'PRESENTED TO Dr. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT by the PASSENDGERS OF THE 3PM Boat LIVERPOOL TO EASTHAM 21st Sept 1902 and hallmarked below NEF, with LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal 38mm diameter, 3rd type in silver, edge inscribed 'DR. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT FOR RESCUING A WOULD BE SUICIDE FROM THE RIVER NEAR THE LANDING STAGE 21st SEPT. 1902 GEF both boxed
Shillings (14) 1839 W.W Raised Davies 851 Near Fine/Fine, 1844 Fine with die clashing in front of the Queen's neck, unusual. 1849 Fine or slightly better. 1868 Die Number 3, Good Fine, toned. 1872 Die Number 50 Fine, the obverse cleaned and scratched. 1873 Die Number 36, the 6 over a higher 6, VF the obverse once cleaned. 1874 4 with upper serif only, Die Number 48 GVF with a series of fine hairlines. 1876 Die Number 15 GVF, 5.27 grammes, with the appearance of an ex-shipwreck coin. 1877 Die Number 9 VF with some surface marks and spots. 1878 Die Number 62 the digits of the die number spread wide with the 2 barely visible under the ribbon and a die crack, very unusual. 1879 No Die Number VF with some contact marks. 1880 Cross on crown points to a bead Davies 914 dies 7D VF. 1884 Davies 921 dies 7D About Fine, cleaned with some surface marks. 1885 Good Fine/NVF the obverse rubbed
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1894 'FOR BRAVERY AND SAVING LIFE', 39mm diameter in Bronze, General medal type 3, awarded to Charles McKinley for Gallant Service, GEF
France Louis d'Or 1786B Rouen Mint KM#591.3 NEF/EF with a gentle edge bruise and a heavier contact mark on the reverse, the surfaces suggest possibly an ex-shipwreck piece
Netherlands and related (6) Netherlands - HollandDucaton (SilverRider) 1762 KM#90.2 About VF with a mount mark at the top, Netherlands - West Friesland 3 Gulden 1698 KM#95.2 VG unevenly toned possibly once in jewellery, Spanish Netherlands - Barabant Ducaton 1670 KM#79.2 VG, Spanish Netherlands - Flanders Ducaton 1636 KM#35 Fine, with the appearance of a shipwreck piece, Netherlands - Holland Daalders (2) 1616 KM#17 Near Fine with some surface marks, 1589 Fine, unevenly toned with flan crack repair at the top of the obverse
Mexico8 Reales 1734 Mo MF KM#103, 26.86 grammes, GVF an ex-shipwreck coin, the reverse surfaces with some unevenness above the crown, however the surfaces largely free from any problems and generally with excellent eye appeal
Hammered a small group (5) ShillingElizabeth I Second issue S.2555 mintmark Martlet Fine/Bold Good Fine struck on a slightly irregularly shaped flan. Shilling Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577 mintmark Anchor VG/Fine with dull surfaces ,possibly a shipwreck coin. SixpenceJames I First Coinage 1603 S.2647 mintmark Thistle About Fine/Fine with some old thin scratches on the obverse. Groat Edward Pre-Treaty period, Series G, S.1570 mintmark Cross 3 Near Fine/Fine with an old scuff on the reverse. Halfgroat Elizabeth I Sixth Issue, Two Pellets behind bust S.2579 mintmark Crescent, Fine
Five Guineas 1669 VICESIMO PRIMO S.3328 About EF, with much fine detail apparent to the bust and the reverse design, some surface marks and scratches more than usually found on an EF coin, the edge with all lettering intact displays some consistent roughness suggests possibly an ex-shipwreck piece, and perhaps once cleaned. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above. We note Spink now lists this coin in VF at £16,000 and EF at £80,000
Bermuda Three Dollars 2006-7 a 12-coin set triangular issues in silver Bermuda Shipwrecks comprising 2006 Mary Celestia KM#140, 2006 Constellation KM#148, 2006 Hunter Galley KM#157, 2006 North Carolina KM#158, 2006 Pollockshields KM#159, 2006 Sea Venture KM#156, 2007 Manilla KM#164, 2007 Santa Lucia KM#165, 2007 Cristobal Colon KM#166, 2007 Kate KM#167, 2007 San Pedro KM#168, 2007 Colonel William G.Ball KM#169, each coin One Ounce of .925 silver with gold highlighting, FDC to FDC in the impressive box of issue with certificate and Book 'Bermuda Shipwrecks' by Daniel and Denise Berg, along with reproduction map of the island and some of the shipwreck's locations
Sovereign 1879 Marsh 90 NVF/VF with dull surfaces, weight 7.90 grammes, perhaps once a shipwreck coin, nevertheless very rare and seldom seen in any grade
USAHalf Dollar 1860 O NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' A/UNC from the SS Republic 1853-1865 nicely presented in a wooden box with DVD, historical information from the Odyssey Marine Association about the ship, its cargo and its recovery in 1865, with certificate of authenticity
SpanishAmerican Cobs (11) 8 Reales (3) one dated 1782, 4 Reales (1), 2 Reales (4) one dated 1730, 1 Real (3), stated by the vendor to be from Floridashipwrecks (no paperwork) in mixed grades, along with a further group (11, one holed and plugged) 2 Reales (5) 1679, 1684, 1686 (2), 1732, 1 Real (6) 1696, 1707, others worn or with dates missing
Shipwrecked (3) NetherlandsDucatonUtrecht 1711 KM#83.1 Fine with some surface marks, Netherlands Ducaton Overijssel-Kampen 1679 KM#61.2 VG, Spanish Netherlands - Brabant Ducaton 1656 KM#72.1 Near Fine with some weak areas
USAHalf Dollar 1861 O NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' EF, from the SS Republic 1853-1865 nicely presented in a wooden box with DVD, historical information from the Odyssey Marine Association about the ship, its cargo and its recovery (originally issued at £595)
Mexico8 Reales 1783 Mo in an NGC holder - Genuine, 'Shipwreck of the El Cazador in a presentation box with information booklet, USAMorgan Dollars the 5-decade set comprising 1879S, 1886, 1896, 1901O and 1921 EF in a presentation box, USA The First and Last Morgan Dollar Collection a 2-coin set 1878S and 1921 EF in a Jubilee Mint presentation box with certificate, USA Silver Eagle 2001 UNC in a PCS Stamps and Coins holder, The 2014 Investment Coins of the World Collection a 4-coin set comprising GB Silver Two Pounds Britannia 2014, USA Silver Eagle 2014 UNC, China10 Yuan Prooflike UNC, Canada Maple 5 Dollars Leaf 2014 UNC with Maple Leaf Privy Mark UNC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with certificate, USA Half Dollars (3) 1945 (2), 1945D (1) in mixed grades, in an ingot shaped presentation box
USAHalf Dollar 1859O NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' A/UNC from the SS Republic 1853-1865 nicely presented in a wooden box with DVD, historical information from the Odyssey Marine Association about the ship, its cargo and its recovery in 1865
Treasures of Tek Sing Original Chinese Porcelain from the Famous 1822 Shipwreck dish (soup bowl size in a presentation box with historical narrative on the back (4)
The Sao Jose Shipwreck a 2-coin set comprising Spain8 Reales Cob (1566-1622) and 4 Reales Cob (1556-1622) both in NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' holders, attested by Arqueonautas Worldwide and Odyssey Marine Exploration, in the wooden presentation box
GB and World Proof and Mint Sets (7) and Singles (11) GB Proof Sets (2) 1999 Red Leather Deluxe, 2000 Executive Set, Five Pound Crown 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1997 Silver proof Piedforts (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Zambia 4000 Kwacha a 3-coin set 2000 Queen Mother portraits Proof FDC in a Westminster box with certificate, USAState Quarters a 12-coin set each coin with a different coloured portrait of Elvis Presley, UNC boxed as issued, Isle of Man Crowns 2001 a 6-coin set Harry Potter Silver proofs FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue, GB and World an 14-coin set includes Historic Coins of the British Empire, and Historic Coins of Great Britain, along with Silver Britannias (3) a varied set, some with certificates, in mixed grades in a Westminster box, Shipwrecked Coins a 4-piece set of low grade SpanishAmerican cobs in a Westminster box with certificate, Medal 2002 Duke of Wellington Britannia Medal 5 ounce Silver Proof FDC in the Westminster box with certificate, Gibraltar Crown 2002 Peter Rabbit Silver Proof with coloured reverse, 2002 Peter Pan Silver Proof with coloured reverse, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 gold plated silver with ruby and emerald set into the reverse BU in the case of issue with certificate, Diana - The Work Continues issues (4) Gibraltar Crown 2002 Silver Proof, Isle of Man Crown 2002 Silver Proof, British Virgin Islands Ten Dollars 2002 Silver Proof and South Georgia Two Pounds 2002 Silver proof, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, along with GB Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother Centenary Numismatic first day cover with stamps, UNC as issued
Mexico8 Reales 1783MO from the wreck of the El Cazador, NGC Shipwreck Certification Genuine, boxed with certificate, along with HalfcrownCharles I mintmark not visible VG the reverse slightly better
SpanishAmerican 8 Reales Cobs (2) from the 'Isla de Muerto' Shipwreck both Poor, accompanied by paperwork from 'Historic Research and Certification Inc.'
Life Saving Medals (2) for the wreck of S.S. Douro 1887, loaded with Sovereign's and diamonds. Sea Gallantry Medal, Board of Trade "Humanity" medal for Saving Life at Sea, silver, 58mm., Victorian issue. Edge engraved "William Turnbull, wreck of the S.S. "Douro" on the 20th November 1887. Edge knock otherwise VF. LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, silver. Edge engraved "Capt. Wm. Turnbull S.S. Brackley for the rescue of survivors of crew of S.S."Douro".GVF. (2). The Douro ship has numismatic fame owing to the Sovereign hoard which in recent years was recovered and offered at auction
GB and World Proof Sets (5) GB 1970 (3), Australia 1966, Singapore 1967 nFDC-FDC in the cases of issue, Panama 20 Balboas 1974 Silver Proofs (2) FDC in the white boxes of issue with certificates, EEC Medallic First Day Cover 1973 UNC as issued, Mexico Shipwreck of the El Cazador 8 Reales 1783 Mo NGC Genuine, in the impressive box of issue with booklet, Australia a 4-coin set 1963 Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence UNC, GB Fifty Pence 2007 Scouting Silver Proof, Lloyds bank Money box with different slots for different sizes and denominations of coin good condition boxed, GB First Decimal Coins 1968/71 an unofficial set in a slide case UNC, GB Pre Decimal Halfcrowns 1967 (25), Florins 1967 (25), Sixpence 1967 (50), Threepence 1967 (25), Penny 1967 (50), Halfpenny 1967 (50) in mixed grades in red tubes
Ex-Shipwreck (2) Shilling 1697 Fine, toned, Ex-Wreck of the Association, Mexico 8 Reales 1736 Mo MF Good Fine unevenly toned Ex-Wreck of the Hollandia, both with certificates
Bolivia The Sao José Shipwreck a 2-coin set comprising 8 Reales Cob 1574-1622 NGC Shipwreck Effect and 4 Reales Cob 1574-1622 NGC Shipwreck Effect boxed with certificate
Assorted medals (6) including Return of Conservative M.P.'s for Shropshire 1841, w/m., Royal Exchange opened 1844, silver, James Watt & Co. by J. Moore 1871 bronze (Eimer 1617), Shipwreck Fishermen & Marine Society 1884 w/m, British & Foreign Sailor's Society/ Marriage of Prince George 1893 w/m. Free Museum medal, bronze. GVF. (6)
Bermuda3 Dollars a 12-coin set 2007 Shipwrecks each with a different design SilverProofs with gold highlighting FDC in the wooden case of issue with certificates and book about Bermuda Shipwrecks
SpanishAmerican 8 Reales Cobs (5) all from the 'Isla de Muerto' Shipwreck in mixed lower grades all with certificates from Historic Research and Certification Inc.
Jamaica 10 shillings dated 1st November 1940, KGVI at left, Pick38b, blue colour, known as "Whiskey note" from shipwreck SS Politician, some water stains, about EF
USA Half Dollar 1860 O NGC 'Shipwreck Effect' A/UNC from the SS Republic 1853-1865 nicely presented in a wooden box with DVD, historical information from the Odyssey Marine Association about the ship, its cargo and its recovery in 1865 (originally issued at £595), USA Proof Sets (5) 2003 includes 5 State Quarters, 2006 S, 2007 S includes four Presidential Dollars, 2008 S includes four Presidential Dollars, 2009 S includes four Presidential Dollars plus the four new designs for the One Cent, FDC cased as issued with certificates, 1999 Statehood Quarter Dollars a 4-coin set Gold plated Morgan Mint issues, 2009 Statehood Quarter Dollars a 5-coin set Gold plated, UNC boxed, Morgan Mint Cent Set a 5-coin set comprising 1847, 1857, 1881, 1909 and 1943 issues in mixed grades, boxed, Morgan Mint Half Dollar s a 4-coin set 2005 comprising gilt, gilt highlighted, coloured and hologram versions UNC boxed, Lady Liberty Set a 5-coin set comprising Silver Eagle 2002, Half Dollar 1941, Quarter Dollar 1906, Nickel 1906 and Dime 1944 in mixed grades in a plastic frame, World War II coins and stamps 1942-1945 Half Dollar to cent issues with three stamps in mixed grades in a plastic frame, Ladies of Liberty a two-coin set comprising Silver Eagle 2002 and a GB £2 Britannia 2002 UNC on card, Lewis and Clark bicentennial 2004 Nickels a five -coin set each with a different design UNC in wallet along with six stamps
DollarGeorge IIICountermarked oval mark of George III on France Ecu 1774 ESC 136 Countermark and host coin Good Fine with the appearance under magnification of being water worn perhaps once shipwrecked, rare and collectable
Mexico 'Shipwreck of the El Cazador' 8 Reales 1783 Mo VG with damaged surfaces, slabbed by NGC Shipwreck Certification and boxed with booklet, contained in an aluminium case
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