Fifty Pence 2022 KingCharles III - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial GoldProof the reverse with four shields of the Royal Arms with crown in centre, divided by Rose, Shamrock, Thistle and Leek, FDC in the box of issue with certificate and booklet, only the third example we have offered
Halfcrowns to Halfgroats (9) Halfcrowns (2) Charles I Group III, third horseman, no caparisons on horse, scarf flying from King's waist, S.2773 mintmark Crown, VG a detector find, Charles II Third hammered issue S.3321 mintmark Crown VG/About Fine with an edge clip at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock , Shillings (3) Edward VI Fine Silver issue S.2482 mintmark y approaching Fine with several scratches on either side, James I Third Coinage, Sixth Bust S.2668 mintmark Thistle, VG/Good Fine, creased, Charles I Group A, First bust in Coronation robes, mintmark Lis, Fine/Good Fine, waterworn, now with colourful tone in places, Sixpences (2) Elizabeth I 1569 Fourth issue, S.2652 mintmark worn, Fair, Elizabeth I Fifth issue S.2572 mintmark Sword, Groats (2) Henry VI Annulet issue, Calais Mint, S.1836 Fine, Elizabeth I Second issue, mintmark Cross Crosslet S.2556, VG with edge clip, along with Hungary 15 Krajczar 1711 design worn MARIANA [--] GRACIA, Reverse: NOVA [---] LARIENS, Fair
George III and William IV (5) Coronation of William IV 1831 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram Obverse: Draped busts left, conjoined, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII AND HIS CONSORT ADELAIDE, Reverse: Crown within closed wreath of crossed flags, thistles and shamrocks above and below, Above: CORONATION Around: AT WESTMINSTER SEPTEMBER 8 1831, Above: BORN AUGUST 21 1765, Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65 YEAR OF HIS AGE, 49.03 grammes, BHM 1486, VF with some scratches, Death of William IV 1837 54mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII, Reverse: Britannia, with two allegorical figures mourning around a funerary urn, on a plinth inscribed, DIED JUNE 20 1837. BELOVED . REVERED . LAMENTED. Exergue: BORN 21 AUGt.1765, BHM 1726, 49.03 grammes, VF with some scratches, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in copper by N.Hyde, Obverse: Uniformed bust of George III wearing a short wig GEO.III.BORN 4th JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr.25th 1760. Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAROF HIS REIGN OCTr.25th. 1810, Reverse: Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Rays of Sun above, THE FIFTIETH YEAR, 51.636 grammes, BHM 686, GVF with some contact marks, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 42mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon. Snr. Obverse Bust right, cuirassed and draped, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT. 26 .1809 THE 50th YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D AND PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE LOYAL PEOPLE, BHM 653, 28.25 grammes, GVF, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 25mm diameter in copper by Kettle & Sons, Obverse: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE CELEBRATED OCT 25 1809 THE KING HAVING ENTERED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN, Reverse: An Imperial Crown above sword and sceptre intertwined with ribbon on which NATIONAL JUBILL OF GEORGE III, Below 50 K&S, BHM 648, 4.38 grammes, Good Fine
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on an escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.97 grammes, Eimer 425, EF with some verdigris spots on the reverse
The Great Exhibition 1851, 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Crowned Gothic head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN within a wide border of shamrocks, thistles, roses, laurel and oak, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851. In Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. / DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSON & Co. / LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, / HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, / GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP. FEET / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES / OF GROUND / ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, 39.41 grammes, BHM 2420, About EF with some contact marks and small tone spots
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863 (2) the first 52mm diameter in White Metal by E. Cotrill, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, Legend on a wide border around: H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Prince of Wales plumes and motto above inscription, two shields below, within an open wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks H.R.H. / THE PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV.9.1841 / MARRIED MARCH 10 1863 / AT / St. GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR / TO H.R.H. / ALEXANDRA / PRINCESS OF DENMARK / BORN DEC.1.1864. 34.14 grammes, BHM 2760, Eimer 1563, EF, the second 31mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: The Prince of Wales plumes above conjoined heads of the Princess Alexandra and the Prince of Wales left, a ribbon inscribed MAY THEY BE HAPPY entwined with flowers below. Reverse: Conjoined arms of the Prince and Princess above a garland of roses H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES / AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA / MARRIED MARCH 10th 1863. 6.12 grammes, BHM 2776, EF pierced for suspension
CrownJames I Third Coinage, Reverse: Plume above shield, S.2665, mintmark Thistle, 29.67 grammes, Near VF with some very light tooling marks in the fields
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 42mm diameter in silver by M. Brunner, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA . D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA., Reverse: An ass about to feed upon a thistle is driven away by a female figure interposing a rose. INIMICVS ODOR APPETITV FORTIOR, Exergue: GALLI SCOTIAM AGGRESSVRI SOLO ANGLORVM ASPECTV FVGANTVR , MI ii 321/146, Eimer 429, 26.76 grammes, NVF with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, EF with some thin scratches
Scotland (15) Quarter ThistleMerkJames VI Eighth Coinage, Fair, One Eighth Thistle Merk Jemes VI (1601-1603) (2) both Fair and clipped, Plack (2) Mary 1557 S.5437 VG, Eightpence James VI S.5513 Fair, James VI S.5511 Fair with some flan loss, Sixpence (2) Mary (1542-1558) Fair, Mary (1542-1558) Reverse: Voided Cross S.5433 VG with some flan loss, Lion Mary (1½d) (2) the first with Dolphins to left S.5450 VG, the second worn, Hardhead Twopence James VI S.5518, Twopence Turner (3) James VI S.5521undated (1597) Fair, James VI Lion rampant with pellets behind (2) S.5523 the first Fair, holed, the second Poor, along with a Twopence Earl of Stirling Coinage Fair, this possibly a contemporary counterfeit
Scotland (3) Twenty PenceCharles I Third Coinage with bust to edge of coin, B to the left of the thistle, Fine, Twenty Pence Charles I, Bust within legend, no lozenges by XX, Fair Forty PenceS.5548 VG with many scratches
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field, winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Eimer 2003, 60.44 grammes toned UNC, boxed
Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday GoldProofS.L88, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 180 and booklet
ScotlandTwelve ShillingsCharles I Falconer's Issue, type III with Thistle before legend and F over crown, Bust wholly within inner circle, S.5563, 5.82 grammes, overall Fine/Good Fine, the face a little weak
Medals (6) 1995 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 53.3 grammes of 0.925 Silver Proof FDC, 1987 Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1988 400th Anniversary of the Spanish Armada 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 Bicentenary of the Launch of 'The Original' Lifeboat, 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1994 Tower Bridge Centenary 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Medals a 2-piece set 1988 comprising Dublin City Millennium 988-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 1038-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, Toned Finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, Medallic Covers (2) 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee comprising Crown-sized Silver medal and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p, on the commemorative envelope as issued in the silver Birmingham Mint wallet, 1979 International Year of the Child comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal nFDC and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10 1/2p and 9p on the commemorative envelope as issued in the red Birmingham Mint wallet
Coronation of George IV 1821 25mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: Laureate head left, GEORGIUS IV BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: Imperial crown within branches of oak and entwined thistles, roses and shamrocks. Above: BORN AUG 12. 1762. ACCESSION JAN 29 . 1820. Below: CROWNED JULY 19. 1821, BHM 1109, 4.00 grammes, GVF with two small flan cracks
Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 070, no booklet
Landing of William of Orange at Torbay 1688 49mm diameter in silver by R. Arondeaux, Obverse: William, as a Roman Emperor, holds the arm of Britannia, standing beside her shield affixed to an orange tree, entwined with roses and thistles, DEO VINDICE IUSTITIA, COMITE, , Reverse: Troops disembark from boats near a fortified harbour, a large fleet on the horizon. CONTRA INFANTEM PERDITIONIS. In Exergue: EXPEDITIO NAUALIS PRO LIBERTATE ANGLIAE MDCLXXXVIII, MI i 639/65, Eimer 298, 47.12 grammes, About EF with minor contact marks on prooflike fields, displaying an attractive and colourful tone, compares favourably with the Eimer plate example, and very rare in this high grade
GoldThistleCrownJames I Second Coinage, IR on both sides, S.2627 mintmark Rose, 1.89 grammes, scratch in the legend at 5 o'clock on the reverse, some flattening to the rim in places, Good Fine
Marriage of Princess Louise to Marquis of Lorne 1871, 64mm diameter in bronze, by J.S.Wyon, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, H.R.H. PRINCESS LOUISE MARQUIS OF LORNE, Reverse: Heraldic shields dividing 1871 21 MAR on a field decorated with roses and thistles, within an ornamental quatrefoil, BHM 2916, Eimer 1613, 160.17 grammes, GEF/AU
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull, Obverse: Bust left ANNA . D:G: MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REG .Reverse British Arms within garter, crowned by winged genii, on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar, and George of the Garter below, MI ii 295/107, Eimer 425, 15.83 grammes, GVF/NEF with some contact marks and an underlying colourful tone
ScotlandThirty ShillingsCharles I Falconer's anonymous issue, rough ground below horse, No F, no marks above crown, S.5557, mintmark Thistle, 15.02 grammes, VF or better, a flan flaw has caused an oval shaped hole just behind the King and correspondingly on the Scottish lion on the shield, the edge with an approximately 2mm square flaw between FRAN and HIB, the portrait and shield design attractive and eye-catching for this type
Crown to Threepence 1936 a 6-coin Set The Edward VIII New Strike Pattern Set comprising Crown 1936 Reverse: Una and the Lion, Halfcrown 1936 Reverse: Modern George and the Dragon, Florin 1936 Reverse: Shields in Cruciform, Shilling 1936 Reverse: Britannia seated, Sixpence 1936 Reverse: Royal Arms, flanked by rose and thistle, and Threepence 1936 Reverse: 3 within wreath, nFDC to FDC with some toning, 68.22 games of 0.925 silver, in the London Mint Office box of issue with their booklet-style certificate
Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 155, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime
Charles I Scottish Coronation 1633 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Eimer 123, Obverse: Bust crowned and draped CAROLVS.DG.SCOTIAE.ANGLIAE.FR.ET.HIB.REX. Reverse: Thistle HING.NOSTRAE.CREVERE.ROSAE, In exergue Coron.18.IV NII . 1633 .R , in an NGC holder and graded AU55, rare in high grades and always sought after
Fifty Pence 2022 KingCharles III - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial GoldProof the reverse with four shields of the Royal Arms with crown in centre, divided by Rose, Shamrock, Thistle and Leek, FDC or near so, the reverse with a hint of tone at the top, in the box of issue with certificate and booklet
Coronation of George IV 1821 46mm diameter in bronze by J.G.Hancock, Obverse: Laureate bust left, GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE, Reverse: Crown above GR IV within sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks, Above : CORONATION, Below: AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY JULY 19 1821, BHM 1077, in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN (states BHM 1098 on the label in error)
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by C.Wiener, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, left, crowned, veiled and draped, with a continuous border of roses, thistles and shamrocks. Reverse: Londonia standing opposite the Queen, seated, holds open a gate at the edge of a forest, allowing passage along it's winding pathway. IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882. Eimer 1689, BHM 3128, Welch 17, 195.97 grammes, NEF/GVF the obverse with some minor surface marks. Note: This is number 17 of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London, only 400 pieces were struck
Pennies (5) James I (3) First Coinage S.2650 Mintmark Thistle, 0.37 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with some scratches on the obverse, Second Coinage S.2661 mintmark Key 0.39 grammes, Fine/Good Fine, Second Coinage S.2661 mintmark Star, 0.55 grammes, VF, Charles I (2) Group 1a, no inner circles, S.2838 mintmark Two Pellets, 0.43 grammes, Near Fine, Group D, Fourth Bust S.2845, mintmark pellets, 0.42 grammes, Fine, the obverse a little unevenly struck
Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Russia 42mm diameter in white metal by Messrs. Pinches. Obverse: Heads of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria within oval medallions, the Prince bareheaded, the Princess wearing a chaplet of roses. thistles and shamrocks, their names above. Torch entwined with ribbon between, Reverse: The shields of the Prince and Princess within open wreath, sun above. MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL SAINT JAMES'S JANy 25th 1858, 19.94 grammes, BHM 2626, EF with some small spots
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (7) Lothian - Edinburgh (4) 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in a shield BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, Reverse: A buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH DH2 VF, 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in a shield BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, the word RULES above the shield Reverse: A buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH DH4 NVF, 1797 Anderson, Leslie & Co. Obverse: View of a public building. EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1797 PAYe BY ANDERSON LESLIE & CO. WRIGHT DES. with NEW UNIVERSITY below the building, Reverse: A gardener holding a spade in one hand and a shrub in the other. NEU SEGNES JACEANT TERRAE ETIAM MONTES CONSERERE JUVAT, Edge: Plain, DH7 VF or better, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20 NVF, Leith (2) 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, VF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 GVF/VF, 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, upon a label, with a sprig of flowers at each end. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10 About VF, Farthing Angusshire - Dundee 1797 Obverse: A horse and cart with two packages marked DR and TR. SIC ITUT AD OPES Exergue: Wright Des., Reverse: A large building DENDEE FARTHING with two stars before and after the legend DH42 NVF/GF
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Glamorganshire (2) Glamorgan 1795 Obverse: Jestyn Ap Gwrgan left crowned and robed, JESTYN. AP. GWRGAN . TYWYSOG . MORGANWG 1091, Reverse: Britannia seated with spear and shield, a pedestal behind her entwined with laurel, Y. BRENHYN. AR. GYFRAITH, date in exergue, DH3, VF, Swansea 1796 Obverse: View of a castle SWANSEA HALFPENNY 1796, Reverse: A key JOHN VOSS DRAPERS &c. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND the remainder engrailed, DH4, EF the reverse with traces of lustre, North Wales 1793 Obverse: A Druid;'s head within a wreath , Reverse: A cypher RNG, NORTH WALES HALFPENNY, Edge: LONDON BRISTOL OR LANCASTER DH3b GVF, Ireland - Wexford - Enniscorthy 1800 A castle by the sea having a gateway with portcullis having 6 vertical bars and left side disconnected, Reverse: A Shield with RW monogram, hanging from a tree branch, A.D. 1800, DH4, GVF, Lothian - Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, VF Lothian - Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 VF, Warwickshire - Wilkinson 1788 Obverse: Bust of Wilkinson right IOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER. Reverse: A barge date in exergue below DH336 Fine, Yorkshire - Hull 1794 Obverse: Shield of Arms between sprigs of oak, HULL HALFPENNY , Reverse: A ship sailing PRO BONO PUBLICO date in exergue below. Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER DH23a Near EF
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Middlesex (6) Lyceum undated, Obverse: A man balancing himself upon his head upon the point of a sword, SINGING DANCING TUMBLING SLACK WIRE &c. Exergue: EVERY EVENING, Reverse: Mercury standing on a galloping horse THE FIRST EQUESTN. PERFORMANCE . IN . EUROPE, Exergue: LYCEUM STRAND LONDON, Edge: PAYABLE IN DUBLIN OR LONDON DH362b GVF with an edge flaw, Political and Social Series - Hardy 1794 Obverse: Bust to left TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON Exergue: T.HARDY 1794, Reverse: ACQUITTED / BY HIS / JURY COUNSEL / HON. T. ERSKINE / V.GIBBS ESQr. In six lines, DH1024 EF, Political and Social Series - Hardy 1794 Obverse: Bust to left TRIED FOR HIGH TREASON Exergue: T.HARDY 1794, Reverse: ACQUITTED / BY HIS / JURY COUNSEL / HON. T. ERSKINE / V.GIBBS ESQr. In five lines, DH1028 NEF, Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305 EF, Sims' Obverse: Bust of Garrick to right C.JAMES.F below, WE . NE'ER . SHALL . LOOK . UPON . HIS . LIKE . AGAIN . Reverse: Tragic and Comic masks, thistle and crown above, sprigs below, SIMS . RUSSEL . COURT . Plain edge (not in collar) DH478a, GVF/NEF with a few small verdigris spots, Davidson's 1795 Obverse: A female seated holding a sword, and a shield bearing the Arms of London, a distant view of St. Paul's SISE LANE HALFPENNY, Reverse: A crown upon a triangle, held by two hands, Br. CONSTITUTION radiated in the centre KING . LORDS . COMMONS, Cross touches IN of KING, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T&R DAVIDSON'S, DH294a, EF, Warwickshire - Birmingham undated Obverse: Shield bearing four hedgehogs, crest a hedgehog INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Reverse: A dragoon mounted PRO REGE ET PATRIA , Exergue: QUEENS BAYS, Edge PAYABLE IN LONDON and engrailed, DH61, GVF, Gloucester - Brimscombe Port 1795, Obverse: A barge with plain sails, THAMES AND SEVERN CANAL, Exergue: date in Roman numerals, line below with no dots at either end, Reverse: The entrance into a tunnel, Edge: PAYABLE AT BRIMSCOMBE PORT, DH60 NEF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (8) Perthshire - Perth (5) 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: JUN r. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of the hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770 the Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER DH1 GVF, 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: JUN r. DES more widely spaced, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of the hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770 the Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER DH2 VF, 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE the slope behind him an irregular incline, Exergue: JUN r. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of the hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770 the Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER DH3 VF, 1797 Obverse: View of a church PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Exergue: ST.JOHN'S CHURCH, Arms and motto below in a sunken circle, Reverse: A watermill and trees, WRIGHT DES below. 46 WATER: MILLS FOR BLEACHING . PRINTING . COTTON WORKS . CORN &c. WITHIN 4 MILES OF PERTH DH4 Good Fine, Rare, 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, upon a label, with a sprig of flowers at each end. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10 VF, Lothian (3) Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20 VF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, VF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 VF
Halfpennies18th Century (8) Bedfordshire - Leighton Buzzard 1794 Obverse: A girl making lace LACE MANUFACTORY, Reverse: A lamb PAY AT LEIGHTON BIRKHAMSTEAD OR LONDON, Edge: CHAMBERS, LANGSTON HALL & Co. DH3c Near EF with traces of lustre and some dark toning in places, Devon - Exeter 1792, Obverse, A three quarter length figure of Bishop Blaize SUCCESS TO THE WOOLLEN MANUFACTORY, Reverse: Shield of Arms with date below EXETER HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF SAMUEL KINGDON, DH2 GVF, Middlesex Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305 GVF, Oxfordshire - Banbury Obverse: Bust three-quarter facing WM. RUSHER HATTER BOOKSELR. STATIONER . BANBURY. Reverse: The Sun DEUS . EST . NOBIS . SOL . ET . SCUTUM . , Edge: PAYABLE AT BANBURY OXFORD OR READING, DH1 GVF, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Obverse: An equestrian statue of William III GULIELMUS TERTIVS REX Exergue: MDCLXXXIX, Shield of Arms within sprigs of oak, 8 acorns to the left and 7 acorns to the right, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF IONATHAN GARTON & Co. DH17 VF, Perthshire - Perth 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, upon a label, with a sprig of flowers at each end. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10 VF, Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20 VF with some flan flaws, Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date in exergue, Reverse: A bunch of grapes in a shield, between thistles, DH1 GVF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (8) Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20 VF with some flan flaws, Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date in exergue, Reverse: A bunch of grapes in a shield, between thistles, DH1 GVF, Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in a shield BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, Reverse: A buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH DH2 NVF, Lothian - Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in a shield BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, Reverse: A buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH DH3 Fine, 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, VF, Lothian - Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 Good Fine, Perthshire - Perth (3) 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: JUN r. DES more widely spaced, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of the hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770 the Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER DH2 VF, 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: JUN r. DES more widely spaced, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of the hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770 the Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto. Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER DH3 Good Fine, 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOP, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, upon a label, with a sprig of flowers at each end. PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10 Near VF
Union of Ireland with Great Britain 1801, 38mm diameter in copper by J.G.Hancock and P. Kempson Obverse: A thistle, rose and shamrock sprouting from a single stem dividing a legend. MAY THIS / AND EVERY FUTURE / AGE / WITNESS / THE PROSPERITY / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOMS. in 6 lines, with JANUARY 1 1801 below, Reverse: A figure of Time having dropped one hourglass, receives another from a celestial hand, 27.95 grammes, BHM 526, EF
Scotland - RyalJames VI - Revaluation Coinage of 1578 - countermarked on Ryal 1566 Mary and Henry Darnley, countermark Crowned Thistle, (Value 36s.9d.) as S.5425, 29.61 grammes, countermark VF, host coin Good Fine with some shallow re-tooling of the legend on the right ribbon
ScotlandSixty ShillingsJames VI Eighth Coinage, After Accession to the English throne, Obverse: King on horseback, wearing Scottish Crown, Thistle on housings, Reverse: Arms of England in First and Fourth quarters, legend commences QVAE DEVS, S.5501, mintmark Thistle (with stalk), 29.68 grammes, Near Fine/Fine and bold, the obverse with some old scratches in front of the King and slight weakness at 9 o'clock, a scarce issue
Halfpennies18th Century (24) Middlesex 1795 Kilvington's Brunswick DH46 Good Fine/NVF, Middlesex - Mail Coach undated, Obverse: Mail Coach travelling Rev: To J.PALMER ESQ. /THIS IS INSCRIBED / AS A TOKEN OF / GRATITUDE /FOR BENFITS REC'D / FROM THE ESTABLISHMENT / OF MAIL COACHES in 8 lines DH363 Good Fine, Middlesex - Mail Coach undated, Obverse: Mail Coach travelling, Reverse AFH cypher within a wreath DH366 NVF, Kirkcudbrightshire 1793 Gatehouse, Obverse: A Griffin IMPERO on a banner above, Reverse: A large building PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF THOs. SCOTT DH1, VG/Near Fine, Angusshire - Dundee 1797 Obverse: A public building DUNDEE HALFPENNY, TOWN HOUSE FINISHED 1734, Reverse: View of a glass manufactory, GLASS WORKS WEST CONE FOUNDED 1788. Exergue: WRIGHT DES. DH17 Fine with a heavy contact mark on the reverse, Lothian - Edinburgh 1790 Obverse: St. Andrew and Cross, Reverse: Top thistle leaf between N and Y. DH30 Fine, Lancashire - Manchester 1793, Obverse: A porter carrying a pack, Reverse: Shield of Arms, Plain edge, DH135h, Fine, Worcestershire - Worcester 1788 Obverse: bust of George III right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, Reverse: A shield crowns inscribed WORCESTER . AUGUST . 6.7 &8 in 4 lines M.B.F.ET.H.REX. F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E, scalloped edge, DH33 VF, Yorkshire - York 1795 Obverse: View of a cathedral Exergue: YORK 1795, Reverse: View of a castle and a drawbridge CLIFFORD'S TOWER DH63 VG, Wiltshire - Salisbury 1796 Obverse: View of a church CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF SARUM, Reverse: Grocer's Arms and supporters, FINE TEAS &C. Edge: PAYABLE AT I. & T. SHARPES SALISBURY DH21, NVF, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Obverse: Shield of Arms between sprigs of oak, Reverse: A ship sailing Edge: PAYABLE IN HULL AND IN LONDON DH22 NVF, Yorkshire - Leeds 1791 Paleys: Obverse: Full length figure of Bishop Blaze and a lamb ARTIS NOSTRE CONDITOR, Reverse: Shield of Arms, Above: An owl. DH44 Good Fine, Carmarthenshire - Carmarthen undated (2) Obverse: Interior of Ironworks CARMARTHEN IRONWORKS, Exergue: HALFPENNY, Reverse: Interior of a forge, no brickwork in archway, lower beam points to L and O in the legend, DH7 Fine and VG, Cambridgeshire - County 1795 Obverse: A Druid's head CURRENT IN THE COUNTIES, Reverse: A beehive and bees INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON, DH12, GVF, Warwickshire -Wilkinson 1792 Obverse: Bust right IOHN WILKISON IRON MASTER, Reverse: Vulcan HALFPENNY, date in exergue, Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR ANGLESEY DH455b Fine, cleaned, Warwickshire - Wilkinson Counterfeits undated, Obverse: Bust right IOHN WILKINSON IRON MASTER no stop after legend, Reverse: Moneta seated DH464 (2) both Near Fine, Dublin undated Obverse: A harp upon a rock and a ship at sea, GOD GRANT PEACE, Reverse: Three castles between oak and palm branches, Edge: Plain, DH14a About Fine, Dublin - Camac, Kyan and Camac Harp with 8 strings , Edge PAYABLE IN BUBLIN OR BALLYMURTAGH DH93 VG, Dublin - Parkers 1792 Obverse: female seated holding a harp, INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Reverse: RLT &Co. cypher PRO BONO PUBLICO DH364 VG, Drogheda 1792 Obverse: female seated holding a harp, Reverse: Cypher FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLICK, DH5, VG Rare, Drogheda 1804 Obverse: female seated holding a harp FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLICK, Reverse: Cypher PAYABLE IN DROGHEDA OR DUBLIN, DH6, VG, Sentimental Token 1773 Duke of Gloucester Fine/VG, 18th Century Farthings (5) Middlesex - Pidcocks undated Obverse: An elephant PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION, Reverse: A two-headed cow EXETER CHANGE . STRAND LONDON. DH1066 VF, Middlesex - Pidcocks undated Obverse: An elephant, JAMES below, PIDCOCKS EXHIBITION, Reverse: A cockatoo EXETER CHANGE. STRAND LONDON. DH1067 Good Fine with attempted piercing, Angusshire - Dundee undated Obverse: A pair of scales above a small cypher J M & Co. PAYABLE ON DEMAND DUNDEE, Reverse: A sentinel on duty, a breech of a cannon on one side, part of a fort on the other, Edge: Plain (rounded) DH39 NVF, 18th Century Penny (1) Lancashire - Halsall undated, Obverse: Shield of Arms, Reverse HALSALL D in two lines, DH1, Obverse Fine, the reverse virtually smooth, 19th CenturyShilling (1) Cheshire - Stockport 1812 Obverse: Beehive and 15 bees, G. & R. FERNS & T. CARTWRIGHT. STOCKPORT, Reverse: female seated on a bale to right, holding scales and cornucopia, Y&D below, H on bale, Davis 6, Near Fine/Fine, 19th Century Sixpences (4) Wiltshire - Marlborough 1811 Obverse: four hands
Halfpennies18th CenturyMiddlesex (8) Blackfriars Obverse: a figure of a friar, PAYABLE IN BLACK FRIARS LONDON, Reverse: Arms, supporters and motto of the city of London, Plain edge, DH257a, NEF/EF, Foundling Fields 1795 Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305, NEF with traces of lustre, Moore's 1795 Obverse: girl sitting under a tree making lace, LACE MANUFACTORY 1795, Reverse: A scroll inscribed MUSLINS IRISH CLOTH HOSE &c. within a circle. MOORE. No. 116 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, Edge: Coarse milled, DH389, NEF the reverse with a small flan flaw, Sims' Obverse: Bust of Garrick to right C.JAMES.F below, WE . NE'ER . SHALL . LOOK . UPON . HIS . LIKE . AGAIN . Reverse: Tragic and Comic masks, thistle and crown above, sprigs below, SIMS . RUSSEL . COURT . Plain edge (not in collar) DH478a, EF with traces of lustre, Spittle's 1795 Obverse: View of St. Paul's LONDON AND BRIGHTON HALFPENNY, Reverse: Shield of Arms, PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF I.SPITTLE LONDON OR I.KIRBY OR R. LASHMAR BRIGHTON 1795, DH902, GEF with lustre and a few small spots, Stinton's 1795 Obverse: A grasshopper FINE . TEAS . OF . THE . ROUGH . FLAVOUR. Reverse: Wm. STINTON . ST. JAMES'S STREET . LONDON + with PATENT COCAO WAREHOUSE 1795 in centre, DH904, NEF, National Series 1795 Obverse: Bust right FREDk DUKE OF YORK HALFPENNY 1795, Reverse: A man-of war sailing to left THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND, Edge: PAYABLE AT LONDON, DH985b, GVF with some small tone spots, Political and Social Series - Tooke 1794 Obverse: Full face bust, IOHN HORNE TOOKE ESQr. Reverse: The names of the jury in a square, ERSKINE above, GIBBS below, BRITISH JUSTICE DISPLAY'D NOVr 22. 1794 Edge: Plain (not in collar) DH1044b, GVF lacquered
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (8) Lothian (4) Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date in exergue, Reverse: A bunch of grapes in a shield, between thistles, DH1, NEF with some edge nicks, Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in an shield, BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, with RULES over shield, Reverse: a buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH, DH4, GVF, Rare, Edinburgh 1796 Archibalds, Obverse: Shield of Arms, crest a palm branch, DITAT SERVATA FIDES. JOS. ARCHIBALD. SEEDSMAN. EDIN Reverse: SELLS / GARDEN, GRASS, / FLOWER SEEDS, / FRUIT TREES in four lines, Edge: Milled, DH10, NEF/GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20, GVF, Perthshire (4) Perth 1797 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: WRIGHT JUNr. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of hills PERTH HALFPENNY 1797 Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770. and Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER, DH1, GVF/NEF with a few small spots, Perth undated Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, uneven slope behind, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: WRIGHT JUNr. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of hills PERTH HALFPENNY, Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770. and Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER, DH2 NVF/VF, Perth 1797 Obverse: View of a church PERTH HALFPENNY 1797, Exergue: ST. JOHN'S CHURCH Arms and motto of Perth in a sunken circle, Reverse: A watermill and trees, WRIGHT DES in exergue below, $^ WATER : MILLS FOR BLEACHING . PRINTING . COTTON . WORKS . CORN &c. WITHIN 4 MILES OF PERTH DH4, GVF with a small edge pinch, Rare, Perth 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOPS, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE motto on a label, with sprig of flowers at each end, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10, NVF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland - Lothian (9) Edinburgh 1796, Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date in exergue, Reverse: A bunch of grapes in a shield, between thistles, DH1, GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A Buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH, date below, Reverse: A flower spray in a shield, BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, DH3, About VF, Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A Buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH, date below, Reverse: A flower spray in a shield, BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, with RULES above the shield, DH4, VF or better, Edinburgh 1797 Obverse: View of a public building, EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1797, PAYe. BY ANDERSON LESLIE &Co. WRIGHT DES. in small letters on the ground. Exergue: NEW UNIVERSITY, Reverse: A gardener holding a spade in one hand and a shrub in the other. NEU SEGNES JACEANT TERRAE ETIAM MONTES CONSERERE JUVAT. DH7, GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: Shield of Arms, crest: a palm branch, DITAT. SERVATA. FIDES. JOS . ARCHIBALD. SEEDSMAN . EDIN., eight dots between JOS and DITAT. Reverse: SELLS / GARDEN, GRASS, / FLOWER SEEDS, / FRUIT TREES in four lines, Milled edge, DN10 NEF, Edinburgh 1796 Archibalds, Obverse: Shield of Arms, crest a palm branch, DITAT SERVATA FIDES. JOS. ARCHIBALD. SEEDSMAN. EDIN, a six-pointed star between JOS and DITAT, Reverse: SELLS / GARDEN GRASS, / FLOWER SEEDS, / FRUIT TREES in four lines, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF JOSEPH ARCHIBALD, DH12, GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20, GVF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, GVF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (7) Lanarkshire - Glasgow 1791 Obverse: The Arms of Glasgow LET GLASGOW FLOURISH, Reverse: a river god reclining on an urn, inscribed CLYDE, from which water is flowing, NUNQUAM ARESCERE Exergue: MDCCXCI initials, Edge: CAMBRIDGE BEDFORD AND HUNTINGDON, DH3a, NEF, Perthshire (2) Perth DH2 Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, a boat lying on the beach, even slope behind fisherman, RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: WRIGHT JUNr. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of hills PERTH HALFPENNY, Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770. and Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER, DH2, VF the obverse with a scratch, the reverse with some small spots, Perth 1797 Obverse: A spirit still and casks in a circle of dots PAYABLE AT DAVID PETERS WINE & SPIRIT SHOPS, Reverse: The Arms of Perth and PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE motto on a label, with sprig of flowers at each end, Edge: Diagonally milled, DH10, VF, the obverse with a small spot, Lothian (4) Edinburgh 1797 Obverse: View of a public building, EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1797 with NEW UNIVERSITY and PAYe BY ANDERSON LESLIE & Co below, Reverse: A gardener holding a spade in one hand and a shrub in the other, NEU SEGNES JACEANT TERRAE, ETIAM MONTES CONSERERE JUVAT, Edge: Plain, DH7 GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20, GVF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, VF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59, VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland - Lothian (7) Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A filtering stone FOR PURIFYING WATER, date in exergue, Reverse: A bunch of grapes in a shield, between thistles, DH1, Good Fine with some old scratches, Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in an shield, BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, Reverse: a buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH, DH3, NEF/GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Archibald's, Obverse: Shield of Arms, crest a palm branch, DITAT SERVATA FIDES. JOS. ARCHIBALD. SEEDSMAN. EDIN Reverse: SELLS / GARDEN, GRASS, / FLOWER SEEDS, / FRUIT TREES in four lines, Edge: Milled, DH10, NEF, Edinburgh 1796 Archibald's, Obverse: Shield of Arms, crest a palm branch, DITAT SERVATA FIDES. JOS. ARCHIBALD. SEEDSMAN. EDIN, a six-pointed star between JOS and DITAT, Reverse: SELLS / GARDEN GRASS, / FLOWER SEEDS, / FRUIT TREES in four lines, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF JOSEPH ARCHIBALD, DH12, GVF, Rare, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20, NEF, Edinburgh 1790 Hutchison's, Obverse: St. Andrew with Cross, between thistles, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, Reverse: The Arms of Edinburgh between thistles, crest an anchor, EDINBURGH HALFPENNY, stop after legend, four bands on anchor stock, DH24 NEF with an edge nick, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH58, GVF/VF
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (7) Lanarkshire - Glasgow 1791 Obverse: The Arms of Glasgow LET GLASGOW FLOURISH, Reverse: a river god reclining on an urn, inscribed CLYDE, from which water is flowing, NUNQUAM ARESCERE Exergue: MDCCXCI initials, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the remainder of the edge engrailed, NEF with traces of lustre, Perthshire - Perth undated Obverse: A man dragging a fishing net to the shore, even slope behind, a boat lying on the beach RETE TRAHITO FAUSTE, Exergue: WRIGHT JUNr. DES, Reverse: A bridge and distant view of hills PERTH HALFPENNY, Exergue: TAY-BRIDGE FINISHED 1770. and Arms of Perth in a sunken circle with motto PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, Edge: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY JOHN FERRIER, DH3, VF, Lothian (5) Edinburgh 1796 Obverse: A flower spray in a shield, BRITANNIA RULES THE WAVES, Reverse: a buck's head, LET BRITAIN FLOURISH, DH2, VF, Edinburgh 1797 Obverse: View of a public building, EDINBURGH HALFPENNY 1797 with NEW UNIVERSITY and PAYe BY ANDERSON LESLIE & Co below, Reverse: A gardener holding a spade in one hand and a shrub in the other, NEU SEGNES JACEANT TERRAE, ETIAM MONTES CONSERERE JUVAT, Edge: Plain, DH7, VF/GVF, Edinburgh 1796 Harrison's, Obverse: A cypher H H with a small ornament at top and bottom, Reverse: An anchor dividing the date H.HARRISON ST. LEONARDS EDIN. DH20, GVF, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, flag on lookout of fort, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, Near VF, DH58, Leith 1796 Obverse: A ship and boat sailing by a fort SUCCESS TO THE PORT OF LEITH, no flag on lookout of fort, three cannons in place of the arches, Reverse: Female seated holding a wand in one hand and a pair of scales in the other, a thistle behind her, packages and a cask in front labelled TEA and GIN, less distinct, PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF JOHN WHITE KIRK-GATE LEITH, DH59 NVF
Shillings (3) James I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar S.2646, mintmark Thistle, 5.56 grammes, Fair with an x scratched on the obverse. James I Second Coinage, S.2654 mintmark Grapes, 5.68 grammes, bust and shield VG, legends Fine, with grey tone. Elizabeth I Sixth issue, S.2577, mintmark Tun, 3.96 grammes, Fair/VG clipped
Shillings (2) James I First Coinage, First Bust square cut beard, S.2645, mintmark Thistle, 5.99 grammes, approaching Fine/Fine the obverse with some scratches. Charles I Group E, Fifth Aberystwyth Bust, type 4.3, smaller bust, single-arched crown, Large XII, S.2796, mintmark Anchor, 5.16 grammes, About Fine with some shortage of flan
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.57 grammes, VF cleaned
The Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 42mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Heads of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria within oval medallions, he bare headed, she wearing a chaplet of roses, thistles and shamrocks, their names above, a torch entwined with ribbon between, Reverse: The shields of the Prince and Princess within open wreath, sun above. MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL SAINT JAMES'S JANy.25th 1858, 17.80 grammes, BHM 2326, EF and lustrous
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 2oz. GoldProof, S.OC2, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 152 of only 210 issued, with just 200 in this presentation format, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime.
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 57mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, ELIZABETH II CROWNED JUNE 2ND 1953, Reverse: A view of Buckingham Palace, seen slightly from the left, In Exergue: A spray of rose, thistle and shamrock, Eimer 2086, BHM 4448, 82.36 grammes, UNC in the red box of issue
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker/S.Bull, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust Left draped ANNA.D:G.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB:REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, 15.09 grammes, EF with an attractive underlying tone
Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 234, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime
Shillings (3) Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577 mintmark A, 5.88 grammes, the Queen's face worn, all other details Fine. James I First Coinage, First Bust S.2645 mintmark Thistle 5.60 grammes, VG/Fine. James I Second Coinage, Fourth Bust S.2655 mintmark Grapes 5.75 grammes, VG/Fine creased. PennyEdward ILondon Mint Class 3F S.1392 Near Fine/Fine with an edge crack. Shilling 1787 Hearts ESC 1225, Bull 2129 EF toned
Crown to Threepence 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Fantasy issue comprising Crown 1936 Una and the Lion, Halfcrown 1936 George and the Dragon, Florin 1936 Shield in cruciform, Shilling 1936 Britannia seated, facing left, Sixpence 1936 Royal Arms flanked by Rose and Thistle, Threepence 1936 3 within oak wreath, all Gold layered Proof issues, FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate
Shillings to Pennies (8) comprising Shilling Charles I mintmark Triangle, Sixpences James I (2) First Coinage 1603 mintmark Thistle VG creased, Second Coinage 1605 mintmark Rose VG with a large segment of the coin missing from 6 to 9 o'clock, Halfgroats (2) Charles I S.2828 no inner circles mintmark Crown VG, Charles I under Parliament S.2833 mintmark (R) VG bent, Pennies (3) Elizabeth I worn and clipped, James I S.2672A mintmark Two Pellets VG or better with grey tone, Charles I worn, along with Ireland Sixpence James I First Bust S.6514 mintmark Bell Fine/VG with some scuffs, on a ragged flan, all detector finds
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 a 2-medal set, both 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, very minor friction to the highest points only, A/UNC to UNC, in the maroon Corporation of the City of London box of issue with gilt lettering on the lid
St. Helena & Ascension £25 1986 Napoleon and HMS Northumberland 5oz. SilverProof KM#9 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Medal - Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 1987 152.57 grammes of .925 Silver UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
South African War-related (2) South Africa War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1851a, BHM 3680, Obverse: A Soldier with head bandaged stands of rugged ground cocking his rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900 Reverse: THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENTV RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS! TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900, In the centre, to left a Union flag and palm branch tied to a staff decorated with a rose, thistle and a shamrock. THE QUEEN BLESS HER. On the bottom edge DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM NVF/VF, South Africa War - Memorial 1900 52mm diameter in bronze by E.Fuchs Eimer 1850, Obverse: An angel with an olive-branch kneels over a fallen soldier clutching a flag; beyond, soldiers and tents on a battlefield. TO THE MEMORYOF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY, Below, a plaque SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899 1900. Reverse : a helmeted figure of Bellona standing on a rocky ledge sheathing her sword, below, columns of departing troops march along the coast towards waiting ships. In the background a radiant sun inscribed PAX over distant mountains EF boxed. SS Normandie 68mm diameter in bronze by Jean de Vernon Obverse: view of the ship NORMANDIE 79280 Tx.In Exergue Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE French Line LE HAVRE NEW YORK 1935 in four lines, Reverse: A female figure standing with sea and horse behind EF
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 75mm diameter in bronze by C.Wiener, Eimer 1689, BHM 3128, Welch 17, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, left, crowned, veiled and draped, with a continuous border of roses, thistles and shamrocks. Reverse: Londonia standing opposite the Queen, seated, holds open a gate at the edge of a forest, allowing passage along it's winging pathway. The reverse legend not struck, 173.33 grammes, otherwise VF/GVF a curious piece
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, GVF/VF with some scratches and some dirt in the legend, this possibly removable with care
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 Eimer 2003, BHM 4210, 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick, Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE UNC in the brown box of issue, the box with some tears
Shilling 1825 Lion on Crown reverse, ESC 1254, Bull 2405 Bright NEF, the reverse with a die cud giving the impression of the thistle being attached to the base of the crown, unusual
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, BHM 1807, Head of Victoria left, garlanded with Roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a raised band: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838 GVF/NEF
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 2oz. GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 196 of only 210 issued, with just 200 in this presentation format, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime.
Five Pound Crown 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 364, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze Eimer 425 by J.Croker Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, NEF/EF
AustraliaTwenty Dollars 2002P Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee KM#634, bimetallic Gold and Silver comprising 13.68 grammes of .999 gold around a 4.66 grammes .999 silver inner section, the inner section shaped as the Order of the Thistle brooch, as worn in the Annual Order of the Garter Service, an innovative and eye-catching piece FDC housed in the Perth Mint box of issue with certificate
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by C. Davis, Obverse: Head of the Queen left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, on a raised stage, being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; to the left she is attended by Justice and Industry, a winged herald and cherub above, with a lion and cornucopia below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORA . BORN MAY 24th 1819 . ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838. Signed DAVIS BIRM. to the right of the design, BHM 1807, 81.66 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous with a few small spots, Rare
Shillings (2) Elizabeth I Sixth issue Bust 3B S.2577 mintmark A, 6.23 grammes, Fine with a little flan stress, the legends bold and struck on a full round flan,. James IS.2669 mintmark Thistle, 5.60 grammes Fine cleaned, once in jewellery
ScotlandSix ShillingsCharles I Third Coinage, Falconer's Second Issue with F, Bust within legend, 2.03 grammes, S.5571, mintmark Thistle, Obverse Fine with bold legends, Reverse Good Fine and bold with some adjustment lines on the crown, a pleasing example on a full flan
Medals (8) Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 Eimer 2116a The Official Royal Mint issue 58mm diameter in silver, UNC in the red box of issue, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 Eimer 2116b 45mm diameter in silver UNC lightly toned, in the blue Royal Mint box. Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver, weight 110 grammes Prooflike UNC and nicely toned, in the box of issue. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC toned, Royal Mint Centenary Medals 1988 Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary (2) each 63mm diameter in silver Eimer 2160 UNC one with attractive tone, each in the Royal Mint box of issue one with certificate. Royal Mint Centenary Medal 1992 The Millennium of the Office of High Sheriff 63mm diameter in matt antique-finish silver UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue. Royal Mint Centenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 1987 63mm diameter in Silver lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, total over 932 grammes of silver
ScotlandTwelve ShillingsCharles I Obverse: Thistle before legend on obverse and F follows the obverse legend S.5561 Fine or better, lightly creased, the obverse with some surface marks
Shilling (3) James I First Coinage, Second Bust, Beard appears to merge with collar S.2646 mintmark Thistle, 2.91 grammes, Good Fine, Charles I Group D, Fourth Bust with falling lace collar, type 3.1 with inner circles, Reverse: Garnished oval shield with CR at sides S.2789, mintmark Harp, 5.81 grammes, a little weak behind the bust and in the corresponding position on the reverse, Fine or better, lightly toned and pleasing, Charles I Group F, Sixth Large 'Briot' bust, type 4.4, S.2799, mintmark Triangle-in-circle, 5.90 grammes, a little short of flan in places, NVF/VF with some double striking, close examination reveals only light actual wear, Sixpences (2) Charles I Second Milled issue 1638-1639 S.2860, mintmark mullet and anchor/anchor, 2.78 grammes, Good Fine the obverse with some adjustment lines in the centre, Charles I Group F, Sixth 'Briot' Bust, type 4.3, mintmark Star, 3.12 grammes, Good Fine and attractively toned, on a slightly irregularly-shaped flan with plenty of eye appeal
Hammered Shillings a small group (5) James I (2) First Coinage, Second bust S.2646 mintmark Thistle, 5.83 grammes, VG/Near Fine, the edge slightly crimped at the top obscuring the obverse mintmark, Second Coinage, Fourth Bust with plainer armour S.2655 mintmark Grapes, the mintmark virtually indistinct on the reverse, 5.93 grammes, Portrait VG, the remainder of the coin approaching Fine. Charles I (3) Group E, Fifth Aberystwyth Bust, type 4.1 Larger Bust, S.2795, mintmark Tun, 4.45 grammes, VG/Fine with some scratches, clipped. Group F, Sixth Large Briot bust S.2799 mintmark Triangle in circle, 6.21 grammes, About Fine on an irregularly shaped flan, Group F, Sixth Large Briot bust S.2799 mintmark Star , 5.60 grammes, weakly struck on the portrait otherwise Fine
Hammered a small group (6) Shillings (2) James I Sixth, Large Bust S.2668 mintmark Thistle, 5.86 grammes, Good Fine/VF with shortage of flan between 1 and 2 o'clock, and a large edge crack, James I S.2655 mintmark Grapes, 4.96 grammes, Fine/Good Fine with hints of underlying golden tone, Sixpences (4) Elizabeth I 1568 8 over 7 S.2562 mintmark illegible (would be Coronet) 2.21 grammes, Fair/VG creased, Elizabeth I 1567 S.2562 mintmark Lion mintmark and date difficult to decipher, 2.79 grammes, VG creased. Elizabeth I Sixth Issue 1593 Bust 6C S.2578B mintmark Tun, 2.81 grammes, VG, the reverse slightly better, creased, James I 1608 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust S.2658 mintmark Coronet, 2.80 grammes, VG or better with some clipping
LaurelJames I Third Coinage, Third Bust with small rounded head, ties further apart S.2638A, North 2113, mintmark Thistle, the smallest of holes by the E of REX close to the edge, 8.91 grammes, Near VF, a very pleasing example of this portrait
Ten Shillings Bradbury Second issue T12.2 De La Rue Red Five digit serial prefix Letter & small number 1 issue 1915 serial number M1/12 15259, presentable and well preserved over a century old note in GVF with minimal wear and no observable flaws, this is the result of the fabulous design work of George Eve. These notes were now printed on banknote paper watermarked in wavy lines and incorporating the George V Royal Cypher, denomination and the four British emblems - rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (10) Lothian (4) Leith (2) 1796 Obverse: A ship and a boat sailing by a fort 'Success To The Port of Leith', Reverse: Seated female holding a wand and a pair of scales, DH58 Bold VF. 1797 Obverse: A ship sailing, below, a spring of leaves LEITH HALFPENNY , Reverse Britannia seated LEITH HALFPENNY DH60 GVF. Edinburgh (2) 1796 Joseph Archibald, Obverse: Shield of Arms 17-96, crest a palm branch, Reverse: SELLS GARDEN , GRASS, FLOWER SEEDS, FRUIT TREES in 4 lines, Edge: Milled DH10 VF or better. 1791 Hutchison's, Obverse St. Andrew and Cross, The top right corner of the cross points to the beginning of the letter A, the top leaf just below the period, Reverse: Arms of Edinburgh, the thistle bud points to the end of the second N , the top leaf between the Y and the period, DH37 VF. Invernesshire - Inverness 1794 Obverse: Rose and Thistleunited, Reverse: A cornucopia of flowers DH2 GVF with a spot on the rim. Perthshire - Perth 1797 Obverse: A hank of yarn and a package of dressed flax , spread lettering with a star at the end of the legend, Reverse: The Arms of Perth PRO REGE LEGE ET GREGE, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF PAT.K.MAXWELL DH9 Bold VF and scarce. Fifeshire - Burntisland 1797 , Obverse: A cypher B V Co, under it a carbor, rose and thistle, Reverse: BURNT ISLAND VITRIOL COMPy. 1797 in 5 lines within a garland radiated, on which is inscribed NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT DH2 VF. Kirkcudbrightshire - Gatehouse 1793 Obverse: A gryphon standing GATEHOUSE HALFPENNY, Reverse: A view of a large building PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF THOs. SCOTT & Co. date in exergue below, DH1 Good Fine. Angusshire (2) Dundee 1796 Obverse: A public building with I.W.I DESIGN below, DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1796, INFIRMARY FOUNDED 1794, Reverse: View of a harbour with a ship alongside a quay. Edge: Engrailed, with a waved line and dots, DH16, VF. Dundee 1797 Obverse: An ancient fortress, Exergue: Dudhope Castle Found'd 1660 Converted into Barracks 1794, DH18, VF with a small planchet clip
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
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland plc 50 Pounds Pick 367 (BY SC871; PMS RB107) dated 14th September 2005 signature Fred Goodwin a very FIRST prefix and fairly low serial number A/1 019034, fresh and crisp UNC. Mainly in green featuring a portrait of Lord Ilay (Frist Governor) at right and the Bank's Head office building in the underprint and as silver foil security device. The reverse with an illustration of Inverness Castle and a Scottish thistle to lower left which according to the legend clearly connotes bravery, courage, and loyalty in the face of treachery.
Hammered (3) HalfgroatHenry VICalais Mint, Annulets at neck S.1840, 1.69 grammes, NVG, Sixpences James I (2) 1603 First Coinage S.2647 mintmark Thistle, 2.55 grammes, VG, darkly toned and clipped, 1604 First Coinage, Second Bust, S.2648 Mintmark Thistle, 2.79grammes, VG with some old scratches
ScotlandBank of Scotland 20 Pounds Pick 118 (BY SC146; BA119) dated 3rd February 1992 signatures Pattulo & Burt serial number AE 202696, about UNC - UNC. Mainly purple/pink featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at centre and a portrait of Sir Walter Scott to right, also a thistle motif in the underprint to left. The reverse with an illustration of the Bank's head office building at centre with 3 emblems at left - Bank's shield, sailing ship and Pallas. Watermarked with thistle plants across whole bod of the note.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 20 Pounds Pick 113d (BY SC134d; PMS BA116d) dated 1st September 1989 signatures Risk & Burt serial number DG 189018, about UNC - UNC. Mainly in brown featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms on a guilloche panel at centre and a portrait of Sir Walter Scott at right. The reverse with a thistle based design and 3 emblems - the Bank's shield, Pallas emblem and a sailing ship emblem.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 5 Pounds Pick 106b (BY SC119b; PMS BA106d) second and last date for 8th March 1966 the signature pair Polwarth & Watson with only 600,000 recorded issued serial number F 351430, about UNC and pleasing in these high grades. Brown on light brown and slate blue with a thistle motif, Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by value wording in black panels. To lower centre is a slate blue medallion flanked by filled denomination numerical values. Reverse in Brown with bank's shield at centre flanked by 2 circular panels - Bank's Coat of Arms to left and a sailing ship to right.
Farthing Token 19th Century County Dublin - Kingstown Harrison & Co. Obverse: A Rose, Thistle and Shamrock HARRISON & CO. s TEA IS THE BEST. Reverse: Inscription in 5 lines the first two and last two being curved HARRISON & Co. GENERAL GROCERS .KINGSTOWN & DALKEY, Plain edge NEF and scarce, Schwer states issued in 1854.
Hammered a small group (8) Sixpences (5) Elizabeth I 1570 mintmark Castle. 1575 mintmark Eglantine. 1595 mintmark Woolpack. milled issued 1562 mintmark Star, creased. James I First Coinage 1603 mintmark Thistle. GroatEdward IV Light Coinage S.2000 Quatrefoils at neck. Twopence Elizabeth I Sixth issue, mintmark A. PennyHenry III Short Cross London Mint, moneyer Ledulf, in mixed grades VG to Fine
ScotlandClydesdale Bank Limited 20 Pounds Pick 200 (PMS CL23, BY SC323) dated 1st December 1967 serial number C/F 005370 bearing the signature of Robert D Fairbairn titled General Manager. The note in red Carmine/Red on multicolour underprint featuring Coat of Arms on an elaborate guilloche panel with thistle plants at bottom on obverse and the reverse depicting a scene of George Square in Glasgow named after KingGeorge III and being the Glasgow's biggest and most famous square. Printed by Thomas De La Rue and Company Limited inscribed in small script on obverse lower centre margin. In a PMG holder and graded Extremely Fine 40 Stains
One PoundBradbury Second Issue T11.1 De La Rue Black Type one prefix with letter only issued 1914 serial number F/17 37790, VF or about and an overall pleasing appearance with a small 3mm tear at centre fold at top margin and a 22x3 mm oblong tear to lower margin and both tears not extending to design. a scarcer note , now over a century old note watermarked with the denomination, the four British emblems (Rose, thistle, shamrock and daffodil) and the George V Royal cypher.
Farthings (16) James I Lennox (4) Type 3c (2) Peck 85 mintmark Rose GVF, Peck 90 mintmark Thistle head NVF with a small edge crack, scarce. Type 3d (2) Peck 100 mintmark Dagger GVF, Peck 110 mintmark Triangle VF. Charles I (12) Richmond (5) Type 1c (3) Peck 171 mintmark Halberd Fine, Peck 191 mintmark Tower, NVF/Fine, Peck 192 mintmark Trefoil, Fine. Type 1d Eagle-headed harp with hook front Peck 198, mintmark Trefoil, GF/VF, scarce type. Type 1g Peck 204 mintmark Rose on obverse only, Fine or better. Rose (3) Type 1b Peck 299 mintmark Lis both sides, VF, scarce. Type 1c Peck 309 mintmark none/Lis, Good Fine. Type 2f Peck 340 mintmark Crescent both sides, NVF. Maltravers (4) Type 3b (2) Peck 247 with broken central bar to H of HIB mintmark Martlet, VF, Peck 249 with 6-stringed harp, mintmark Rose, scarce, Type 3c (2) Peck 255 mintmark Cross Patee Fitchee/Bell, Fine, Peck 259 mintmark Harp/Bell About Fine, some pieces with pitting or weaker strike as often found on these respective series'
Charles I Scottish Coronation 1633 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Eimer 123, Obverse: Bust crowned and draped CAROLVS.DG.SCOTAE.ANGLAE.FR.ET.HIB.REX. Reverse: Thistle HING.NOSTRAE.CREVERE.ROSAE, In exergue Coron.18.IV NII . 1633 .R , NEF and Rare in this high grade, Ex-Matthew Rich Collection
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter, weighing 25.25 grammes, in silver by Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham, BHM 3763, Obverse: Bust three quarters left in Coronation robes Obverse: EDWARD VII. KING & EMPEROR . GOD SAVE THE KING with E R 1901 in the field, Reverse: EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA CROWNED 1902. Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield, representing the British Empire, is quartered with: (1) Star of India, (2) kangaroo – Australia, (3) scale balance – New Zealand and (4) beaver – Canada and with a small shield of the Cape Colony superimposed in the centre. On the right shield, the British Royal coat of arms. To the left, a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right, a laurel branch. Above, the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. GOD SAVE THE KING on a banner below. 355487 below the clasped hands, Other medals were made bearing this design, all used the number 355487, Lustrous UNC with touches of colourful toning, in a round red contemporary case
FarthingCharles IIPattern in Copper, Obverse: Rose, Thistle, Lis and Harp cruciform CAROLVS . A. CAROLO, Reverse: a Three masted Ship sailing left. QVATVOR. MARIA. VINDICO, Edge: Straight grained, right across Peck 398, VG, rated Very Rare by Peck
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20e, BY SC305d) wartime dated 5th May 1943 in small sans serif capitals with a very attractive true BINARY serial number Z2/W 0001000 bearing the signatures Andrew Mitchell titled General Manager and Robert Young titled Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue and red with the obverse featuring an ornate panel at left with thistles and the Bank's monogram in cursive along with the City of Glasgow's 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse in blue featuring an elaborate guilloche panel with an enlarge Glasgow's Coat of Arms as on obverse flanked by denomination numerical values. About VF - VF, Scarce and desirable with this collectable number
ScotlandBank of Scotland Third Waterston issue 5 Pounds Pick 92c (PMS BA101c, BY SC112c) and a very last and wartime date for this uniface type 26th September 1944 and next to last prefix 13/R 2746 bearing signatures of Lord Elphinstone titled Governor and John B Crawford titled Treasurer. The note in brown on light brown and grey underprint and Uniface featuring a panel at left with a thistle motif in the Scotland Royal Arms along with the Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms at bottom and a seal featuring KingWilliam II seal on top with motto "DEO FAVENTE 1695", the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by black value panels above a grey medallion at lower centre. Printed by G. Waterston & Sons, Ld. imprinted in small script at lower right and watermarked with chain-like frame, Bank of Scotland text and value both in wording and numerical. VF - GVF and a Scarce VERY last issue for this uniface 5 Pounds type sized issue also called a 'horse blanket' note by Scottish collectors due to their large size
Scotland The Clydesdale Bank Limited Fourth issue 5 Pounds Pick 189 (PMS CL20d, BY SC305d) wartime dated 15th May 1940 in small sans serif capitals serial number X2/H 0003371 bearing the signatures Andrew Mitchell titled General Manager and Robert Young titled Accountant & Cashier. The note in blue and red with the obverse featuring an ornate panel at left with thistles and the Bank's monogram in cursive along with the City of Glasgow's 'Let Glasgow Flourish' Coat of Arms at upper centre. The reverse in blue featuring an elaborate guilloche panel with an enlarge Glasgow's Coat of Arms as on obverse flanked by denomination numerical values. An attractive and presentable VF or slightly better, Scarce
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland Limited Eight last issue 5 Pounds Pick 262a (PMS NA68, BY SC513) dated 1st November 1957 serial number A852-062 signatures Alexander S O Dandie titled Cashier & David Alexander titled General Manager. The note in green and multicolour with the obverse displaying the Bank's Coat of Arms at lower left with thistle plants above and the reverse features an illustration of the Forth Railway bridge near Edinburgh - considered as a symbol of Scotland and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a note from the very last and very short-lived issue for the bank as the merger between the National and Commercial banks took place in 1959 resulting in all outstanding notes being withdrawn therefore it makes it scarce and seldom seen especially in this high grade. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London imprinted in small script at lower right on obverse and reverse and watermarked with a portrait of Sir Alexander Henderson - the Bank's first Chairman. EF - GEF
ScotlandBank of Scotland Third Waterson issue 5 Pounds Pick 103a (PMS BA106a, BY SC118) Reduced size issue Hollow denomination symbols dated 15th September 1961 serial number 8/B 6598 signatures Lord Bilsland for Governor and William Watson for Treasurer. The note in brown and light brown and slate blue underprint with the obverse featuring the Bank's Coat of Arms at upper centre flanked by value in wording in black panels and with medallion below and the Royal Arms of Scotland with thistle motif in left panel with Great Britain Royal Coat of Arms below. The reverse in dark brown displaying the Bank's shield at centre with helmet and cornucopia above and flanked by 2 circular panels - Bank's Coat of Arms in the left and a sailing ship emblem at right, along with denomination in wording in panels at each corner. Imprint G. Waterston & Sons, Ld. in small script at lower right on obverse. Original fresh and crisp about UNC - UNC and very eye-catching and desirable note
Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, H.M.GEORGE. V, R&I H.M. MARY, QUEEN. Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.G.M GEORGE V . KING OF GREATER BRITAIN & EMPEROR OF INDIA, within an inner circle: BORN 3rd JUNE 1865/ MARRIED 6TH JULY 1893/ASCENDED THRONE 1910/ CROWNED JUNE 22nd 1911. Royal Coat of Arms and supporters above, with roses, thistle and shamrocks below UNC in a round contemporary case
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S336 (PMS CO66, BY SC406) dated 2nd January 1954 serial number 27C 573 789 and bearing signature Ian Macdonald titled General Manager. A very handsome and eye-catching design mainly in blue on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in blue featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A fresh and crisp GVF example of the very last issue for the bank before the merger with the National.
Scotland The Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited Fourteenth and Final Bradbury Wilkinson issue 1 PoundPick S332 (PMS CO65, BY SC405) dated 3rd January 1951 serial number 27M 754 866 and bearing signature Sir John Erskine titled General Manager. A very attractive and eye-catching design mainly in violet on multicolour underprint with the obverse featuring a portrait of Lord Cockburn one of the Bank's first Directors at upper right and Allegorical female bust at lower centre flanked by thistle plants and 2 Allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Maritime shipping. The reverse in violet featuring a large panel with the Bank's Coat of Arms with a seated Maritime Allegorical female figure on top and flanked by 2 Griffins and thistle plants. Printed by Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ld. New Malden, Surrey, England imprinted in small script at lower centre obverse and watermarked with the same female bust as on obverse. A presentable GVF example of the very last issue for the bank just before the merger with the National.
LaurelJames I Third Coinage, Third Bust with small rounded head, ties further apart S.2638A, North 2113, mintmark Thistle, the smallest of holes by the E of REX close to the edge, 8.91 grammes, Near VF, a very pleasing example of this portrait
Hammered a small group (3) ShillingEdward VI Fine Silver Issue S.2482 mintmark Tun, Fine with some old scratches, GroatHenry VIII as S.2337E with Saltires in Cross ends, mintmark Pheon, Fine, creased, Shilling James I First Coinage, second bust, beard appears to merge with collar S.2646 mintmark Thistle VG ex-mount
SilverThreepences (9) 1908, 1916, 1931, 1932, 1933 (4), 1934, Pennies 1937 (2), 1953, Farthings (7) 1860 Toothed Border (2) both with weak lower stops after F:D:, 1866, 1878, 1885, 1886, 1891, along with hammered a small group (4) Shillings Charles I (2) both with mintmark Triangle in circle both Fair, Groat Mary Poor, PennyEdward I Fine, Scotland One Eighth ThistleMerk 160- (last digit illegible) Poor, Roman bronzes (2) Constantine Ae3 and Constantine II Ae4 VG
ScotlandBank of Scotland 10 Pounds Polymer issue Pick 131 (Calloway-Murphy BA134a) signatures Horta-Osorio for Governor & Grant for Treasurer dated 1st June 2016 FIRST issue prefix LOW serial number AA000450. The note in brown and yellow featuring Sir W. Scott at right, Bank building at centre, Banks' Coat of Arms at lower left and a thistle motif in the background on obverse and Glenfinnan Viaduct with a steam train featured in the Harry Potter films at left on reverse. UNC
ScotlandBank of Scotland 10 Pounds Polymer issue Pick 131 (Calloway-Murphy BA134a) signatures Horta-Osorio for Governor & Grant for Treasurer dated 1st June 2016 FIRST issue prefix LOW serial number AA000500. The note in brown and yellow featuring Sir W. Scott at right, Bank building at centre, Banks' Coat of Arms at lower left and a thistle motif in the background on obverse and Glenfinnan Viaduct with a steam train featured in the Harry Potter films at left on reverse.
ScotlandBank of ScotlandSPECIMEN 1 Pounds (2) including Craig for Governor & Watson for Treasurer signatures undated and with no prefix/serial number similar to Pick 100b (Callaway-Murphy BA 99b) and Bilsland for Governor and Watson for Treasurer signatures undated and with no prefix/serial number similar to Pick 100c (Callaway-Murphy BA 99c). Both with large red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse. Blue Scotia medallion at centre and value at lower left and right on obverse and thistle, sailing ship and value at lower left and right against a lined background on reverse. Both about UNC - UNC
Medals (4) Coronation of William and Mary 1689 36mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 311b cast issues on smaller flans (2) , Obverse: Busts right conjoined, GVLIELMVS ET MARIA D:G: ANG. FRA. ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINAFID.DEF.&., Reverse: Perseus delivering Andromeda from a sea monster, PRETIVMQ.ET.CAVSA. LABORIS. both Fine. Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 409 Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory, in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. in exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES: XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV Good Fine with some edge nicks. Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull Eimer 425, Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: arms of Britain upon escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, and decorated with a rose and thistle, crown above is supported by two infant genii, and collar of George of the Garter below NVF/VF holed twice at the top
ScotlandBank of Scotland 5 Pounds Polymer issue Pick 130 (Calloway-Murphy BA133a) signatures Horta-Osorio for Governor & Grant for Treasurer dated 25th March 2016 FIRST issue prefix LOW serial number AA000049. The note in various shades of blue featuring Sir W. Scott at right, Bank building at centre, Banks' Coat of Arms at lower left and a thistle motif in the background on obverse and Brig o'Doon, Alloway, Ayrshire made famous by Robert Burns on reverse. UNC.
ScotlandBank of Scotland 1 Pounds includes a SPECIMEN (2) comprising a SPECIMEN signatures Bilsland for Governor and Watson for treasurer undated 1961-65 serial number A/M 0000000 amended printers' imprint at lower right margin now reads "G. Waterston & Sons Ltd." similar to Pick 102 (Calloway-Murphy BA 100d) red SPECIMEN overprint diagonally on obverse. Along with a later regular issue signatures Polwarth for Governor and Letham for Treasurer & General Manager dated 3rd March 1967 serial number B/B 0870402 Pick 105b (Calloway-Murphy BA 100g). Both in light brown with blue Scotia medallion at centre and value at lower left and right and thistle, sailing ship and value at lower left and right on reverse in addition the later regular issue now with magnetic ink sorting codes on reverse. About UNC - UNC
ScotlandTwenty Pence (3) Charles I B on it's side by the base of the thistle Near Fine, Charles I with F at the end of the reverse legend VG lightly creased, Charles I with legend commencing at 1 o'clock Fine
ScotlandBank of Scotland 10 Pounds Polymer issue Pick 131 (Calloway-Murphy BA134a) signatures Horta-Osorio for Governor & Grant for Treasurer dated 1st June 2016 serial number AU893236. The note in brown and yellow featuring Sir W. Scott at right, Bank building at centre, Banks' Coat of Arms at lower left and a thistle motif in the background on obverse and Glenfinnan Viaduct with a steam train featured in the Harry Potter films at left on reverse. UNC
Shillings (2) Charles ITower Mint, Group E, Larger bust, single arched crown, Large XII, mintmark Anchor Fine, James I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, mintmark Thistle, Near Fine/Fine, Sixpence James I 1606 S.2658 mintmark Escallop, VG the reverse slightly better, Sixpence Elizabeth I Fifth Issue 1579 Fair/VG, mintmark off flan, Groat Elizabeth I Second Issue S.2556 mintmark Martlet VG/NF, Penny Charles I no inner circles, no CR by shield, S.2845 no mintmark, Fine, creased with an edge chip
Union of England and Scotland 1707 Obverse Bust draped left facing, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET: HIB: REG: Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle: two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, by J.Croker, 34mm diameter in silver, Eimer 425, GVF
Hammered a small and interesting group (8) HalfcrownCharles I Group III type 3a3 S.2778 mintmark Sun Good Fine, Shillings (4) Edward VI Second Period 1550 MDL Southwark Mint, mintmark Y VG, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577 mintmark Woolpack/Woolpack over Tun VG/Near Fine, James I First Coinage, Second Bust, bears appears to merge with collar S.2646 mintmark Thistle, VG/Fine, Commonwealth Fair, struck off-centre with the date off the flan, Sixpences Elizabeth I (2) 1566 S.2562 mintmark Portcullis NVG with a flan split, 1573 S.2562 mintmark Ermine Near Fine, PennyEdward IV with Lis by neck only Good with a large edge chip
Hammered a small group (9) Shillings (7) Elizabeth I mintmark Woolpack, James I mintmark Rose, Charles I (5) Group E, Tower Mint, single arched -crown, mintmark Anchor, Group F, double-arched crown, mintmark Triangle-in-circle (2), Group F, double-arched crown, mintmark Sun (2), Sixpences James I (2) First Coinage, First Bust, 1603 mintmark Thistle, Second Coinage, Third Bust mintmark Lis, in mixed grades NVG to Fine
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
ScotlandTwelve ShillingsCharles I Third Coinage (1637-1642) Thistle at end of obverse legend and Thistle above the crown. Fine and bold, A rare die combination, as out of 14 previous example we have handled, none have had the thistle mintmark on both sides
Halfpennies18th CenturyScotland (8) Angusshire - Dundee (2) 1795 Old Tower DH10 GVF, undated W.Crooms Plain edge in collar DH12 Fine, Lanarkshire - Glasgow 1791 DH3 VF, 1791 GILBERT SHEARER edge DH2 VF, Invernesshire - Inverness 1793 Rose and Thistle DH1 GF, Lothian (2) Leith 1796 Campbells DH14 EF, 1795 Port of Leith DH59 Fine, Perthshire - Perth 1797 A Spirit still DH10 Fine, along with Evasions (2) Duke of York/ God Send Peace Fine, 1797 Admiral Earl Howe/Rule Britannia VF
Ireland and Scotland Patina Collection Fantasy Crowns William IV issues (18) Ireland (9) 1830 Reverse: Crowned Harp, Scotland 1830 Reverse: Crowned Scottish shield with a thistle either side, all struck in .925 silver, weight 28.3 grammes, Lustrous UNC to BU an eye-catching series, only 100 minted of each type
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull, Obverse Bust Left draped ANNA.D:G:MAG:BR:FR:ET.HIB:REG. Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed , SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, twin infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter, below EF
Hammered and milled a small group (10) Hammered (6) HalfcrownCharles I Tower mint under Parliament S.2779A mintmark (P) Fine, Shillings (3) Edward VI Fine silver issue S.2482 mintmark y Pleasing Fine, Elizabeth I Second issue S.2555 mintmark Martlet NVG/VG, James I First Coinage, First bust S.2645 mintmark Thistle About Fine with some thin scratches on the obverse, Groat Philip and Mary Obverse: Portrait of Mary S.2508 mintmark Lis Fine with old grey tone, HalfgroatHenry VIII Second Coinage, Archbishop Lee, York MintS.2348 mintmark Key Good Fine. lightly creased, GB Milled (2) Twopence 1797 GVF/VF toned, Penny 1797 VF/NVF, along with Dollars Oval countermark on 8 Reales 1791 Mexico Fine, also countermarked II on obverse, underweight at 24.33 grammes, and France Ecu 1789I underweight at 25.49 grammes Fine
FarthingCharles IIundated (c.1662) Pattern in copper as Peck 399 weighing 6.37 grammes, Obverse CAROLVS . A . CAROLO A rose, thistle. Lis and harp each crowned arranged cruciformly, legend interrupted by the crowns and followed by a lion passant, toothed border Reverse QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO . A three-masted ship in sail to left, toothed border Edge straight-grained, Fine/VG, Very rare, our archive database going back to 2003 indicates we have not previously listed this type
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