Fifty Pence 2019 50 Years of the 50p coin S.H53AGoldProof, Reverse: Britannia design by Christopher Ironside, similar to the 1969 coin, now with spirograph-type Privy Mark to the right of the 50 and with letters A to G now appearing on each point of the coin. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate and booklet describing the origins and trials of the first 50p coin, the background to Decimalisation and the coin's designer. Certificate number 163 of 310 issued, with only 300 in this format
Five Pound Crown 2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday a Polished die currency trial piece in Cupro-Nickel, the Obverse and reverse design as the later adopted currency coin, UNC with prooflike fields, along with a trial resin of the obverse, from the personal collection of Ian Rank-Broadley. Both pieces were used in discussions about the proposed coinage of the time. A fascinating item and interesting insight into the Royal Mint designing and production process
Egypt block of four Trial prints 5 Piastres L1940 style design with Queen Nefertiti at right, black print on acetate over a white sheet this with a blue head of Sphinx, unusual.
British West AfricaShilling 1952 Trial in Thin Stainless Steel, Obverse with TRIAL in a vertical curved line in front of the bust, Reverse with TRIAL written horizontally above the date, KM#TS1, FT 326, Edge mostly Plain with some file marks, EF with some light surface corrosion, Rare. Note: these pieces were made by the Royal Mint in the late 1960s as experimental pieces using old dies.
British West AfricaShilling 1952 Trial in Chromed Steel, Obverse with TRIAL written vertically behind the bust, Reverse with TRIAL written vertically in the right field KM#TS1, FT 327 EF with some surface corrosion, Edge mostly Plain with some file marks, Rare. Note: these pieces were made by the Royal Mint in the late 1960s as experimental pieces using old dies.
Royal Mint Trial Two Pounds 1994 bimetallic, showing the four stages of the manufacture of the coin, complete outer blank, complete inner blank, inner and outer combined blank and the finished coin, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue. Two Pounds 1997 Silver Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate. £2 BU in Royal Mint packs 1989 (2 coin set), 1994, 1995 Dove (2), 1996 Soccer, 1997, from circulation 1986, 1998 and 1999 Unc or near so. Guernsey £2 1988 William II Crown sized cupro-nickel issue in the presentation pack Unc
Trial Pieces (12) One Pound 2015 12-sided Royal Mint Trial Obverse: Bust right ELIZABETH.II.D.G.REG.F.D. 2015 below, Reverse with Crowned shield with decoration around THE ROYAL MINT above and TRIAL PIECE below, About EF with some contact marks, Britannia Moneta types (7) comprising (1) 1957 25mm diameter in pewter?, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: date within 6-pointed star ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, 5.6 grammes EF the edge with many fairly regularly spaced heavy knocks, (officially defaced?) an unusual piece, (2) 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: date within 6-pointed star ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, 25mm diameter in cupro-Nickel?, 6.39 grammes, (3) undated (c.1957-1961) undated with scalloped edge, Obverse and Reverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, 20mm diameter, 3.17 grammes, in cupro-nickel? A/UNC, (4) 1961 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: date within 6-pointed star ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, 15mm diameter, 1.00 grammes, VF with some pitting, (5), (6) and (7) 26mm undated in Bronze, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, the legend in smaller letters and positioned 3mm from the rim, Reverse Crowned shield of Arms, flanked by Castle and Rose, ROYAL MINT on banner below, each EF to A/UNC and lustrous, 7.11, 7.08, and 7.06 grammes respectively. Royal Mint undated, Reverse Crowned shield of Arms, flanked by Castle and Rose, ROYAL MINT on banner below 18.5mm diameter, 3.02 grammes in bronze with security edge, Lustrous UNC, INA Euro types (2) United Kingdom 20 Cents 2002 UNC, 5 Cents UNC, Birmingham Mint undated 26mm diameter, 5.7 grammes, in cupro-nickel? Obverse: Shield of Arms with wreath and banner with FORWARD below THE MINT BIRMINHAM LIMITED, Reverse: MANUFACTURERS OF NON-FERROUS ALLOYS, within inner circle: IN SHEETS STRIP WIRE BLANKS TUBES STAMPINGS. ETC. AND COINAGE, EF
Ten Shillings Bradbury 2nd issue (1915) handstamped FORGED and DO NOT DESTROY. Without watermark and probably a trial and handstamped to avoid being passed into circulation. EX Spink Lot 1148, rare and unusual GVF
France - Ardennes - Sedan region Jeton 1644 Manufacture of Dijonval, 37mm diameter octagonal in silver, 20.62 grammes, Reverse: a draped female figure seated to the left, on bundles of woollen cloth, on one reads LAINE D'ESPAGNE (Spanish Wool). Her right hand rests upon the handle of a bladed tool with the blade touching the ground, her left hand holding a skein of wool placed on her knee, in the left field the front of a galloping horse, with a seascape behind with three ships under sail. In exergue: MANUFACTURE PAIGNON / ETABLIE EN 1644. The obverse a large ornate P within a wreath of oak leaves and olive branches Near EF with attractive peripheral golden toning. Our research has found that the copper version is listed as rare, and that a silver example exists in the Museum of Ardenne in Charleville-Mezieres. A most interesting piece of French pre-industrial heritage. Cataloguers Note: Cloth-making has taken place in Sedan since the 16th Century and developed under the influence of Protestant refugees. The Dijonval factory near Sedan was created in 1646 by Nicolas Cadeau, and until 1666 they were the only manufacturers of fine sheets in France. In 1711 Dijonval was bought by Paignon who expanded the factory that would continue to be used until the 20th Century. In it's heyday in the 18th Century, the factory employed around 14,000 people, including 10,000 in the countryside weaving and spinning wool.
George III Visited Lyndhurst, Lymington Southampton and Weymouth 1789 bronze 30mm VF, Marquis of Granby British Hero 27mm bronze Fine, The Prince of Wales Model Sovereign 1854 Victoria Young Head obverse brass 22mm EF, Industrial Exhibition of North Wales 1876 Wrexham 45mm copper probably about as struck but with some light green patina in parts BHM 3034, Thomas Charles of Bara 1885 Welsh Legends SABBOTHOL YN NCHYMRU etc White Metal 44mm EF holed at 12 o'clock BHM 3201, Victoria Jubilee 1887 copper 22mm Old Head Bust obverse, shield in wreath reverse GEF, Visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cardiff 1912 44mm White Metal EF pierced for suspension, George V Official Silver Jubilee 1935 in silver 30mm GEF nicely toned, QE II Coronation 1953 in silvered bronze matt finish 38mm Britannia with Lion reverse with river and London buildings in the background GEF and pleasing BHM 4445, Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 brass 32mm GEF along with an oval piece UNDEB CHWARELWYR GOGLEDD CYMRIE
DecimalOne Pound edge lettering trials (2) both blanks with lettered edges, the first with DECUS ET TUTAMEN on a plain edge, 6.85 grammes, the second with DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXXI in italic font with a Cross Crosslet privy mark after TUTAMEN, 7.72 grammes both VF, along with a resin impression 65mm diameter of possibly a proposed design and two further paper impressions of the same design, , these accompanied by two booklets by the Royal Mint, the first entitled 'The United Kingdom Coinage' July 1987, the second entitled 'Proposals for a £1 coin and a 20p Coin' January 1981, these both in good condition
Darlington Bank £5 1850 VF cut cancelled, Stamford and SpaldingFive Pounds 1903 (2) both VF and with triangular shaped cut through the signature, South Africa £5 Barry & Nephews Swellendam "or at CAPE TOWN" 1850x unsigned remainder EF, USA $100 cheque Columbus Dec 1 1868 VF and a reproduction Bank of Scotland Five Pounds trial
Somalia Fantasy Coinage One Dollar 2004 50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll Guitar shaped X#63 GEF, 250 Shilling 1997 Pattern in Brass (Trial of 1998), Reverse: SIGNIFICANT EVENTS OF MODERN TIMES, reverse blank, unlisted UNC and lustrous with some toning, South Africa INA Fantasy Crowns (2) 1937 Edward VIII crowned and draped bust with REX IMPERATOR legend, in Barton-style gold plate, Lustrous UNC, 1937 Edward VIII Bare head silver plated Prooflike nFDC with light toning
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial set a 3-coin set Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni Each in nickel, silvered nickel and Goldine Lustrous UNC in a John Pinches case, believed unique in these metals
New York - Gardiner's Island Part Proof set 1965 Pattern Trials Non-Denominated (2) both 39mm diameter one Silver clad X#PT1, the other in Nicon Franklinium X#PT3 nFDC lightly toned, in the red box of issue
Royal Mint Trials (7) Uruguay 5 Centesimos (British Royal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.90 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some hairlines, Rare, GB Britannia Moneta Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.13 grammes UNC (2). GB Royal Mint Trials Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: 1957 within 6-pointed star, ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE 25mm diameter in bronze (4) 5.57 grammes, 5.63 grammes, 5.66 grammes and 5.69 grammes respectively UNC with good subdued lustre
British West AfricaShilling 1952 a trial piece struck in chromed steel, with TRIAL vertically in the left obverse field and TRIAL on the reverse horizontally above the 52 of the date. KM#TS3, FT UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Royal Mint Trials (6) Uruguay 5 Centesimos (British Royal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.94 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some hairlines, Rare. GB Britannia Moneta (2) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.23 grammes and 11.26 grammes UNC. GB Trials, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: 1957 within 6-pointed star. ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE. (3) 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.61 grammes, 5.61 grammes and 5.63 grammes respectively UNC with traces of lustre
Triple Unite 1642 Oxford Mint with tall narrow bust, declaration within wavy lines, plumes with bands on obverse only, Spink 2724, Schneider 284, Brooker 830, North 2381 a splendid example of the iconic coin graded and encapsulated by NGC as AU53 rare and desirable thus, comes with a retail ticket price of £65,000 which being the price the current vendor paid some years ago surely makes this lot a bargain at the current estimate. The English Civil War was in progress when this fabulous coin was stuck after Charles raised the Royal Standard in Nottingham on 22nd August 1642 he set up his court in Oxford where this spectacular piece was minted. The war against Cromwell's New Model Army dragged on until 1646 by which time Oxford was besieged with Charles escaping dressed as a servant. Charles joined the Scottish Presbyterian army but nine months later was handed over to the English Parliament after a payment of £100,000 was made. Negotiations between King and Parliament began but descended into intrigue as Charles made a secret deal with the Scots who invaded England in 1648 starting the Second Civil War. Once again Cromwell's New Model Army prevailed with Charles fleeing to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight. Further negotiations collapsed into disarray with Parliament reducing itself to the so called Rump Parliament which eventually resulted in the trial and execution in January 1649 of Charles I
Royal Mint Trial Designs compiled by a Mr.A.Wiseman, who was paid by the Royal Mint to make these designs, which include the original hand drawn sketches. The Mint subsequently chose not to use them, apart from the Gateshead Millennium Bridge idea, which was then used on a similar design on the One Pound coin. Some design ideas are included which were used on the Queen's Beasts series. The subjects cover Heraldic, Fauna, Sir Christopher Wren, Castles and Palaces and other supplementary designs. There are a total of 28 designs with 2-5 drawings and photos of each in a large book. This is a unique book purchased by the Vendor from the artist. The drawings depict many elegant designs and would make an interesting addition to any Numismatic Library
Royal Mint Trial Pieces (6) as follows: 1) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.13 grammes UNC, 2) Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 5, no legend 23.5mm diameter, 5.69 grammes, UNC, 3) Obverse : Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 2 no legend, 26mm diameter,7.16 grammes AU/UNC and lustrous, along with Halfpenny-sized (3) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, the date 1957 inside a 6-pointed star all UNC with good lustre, these 25.5mm diameter and weighing 5.62grammes, 5.58 grammes and 5.68 grammes respectively
Royal Mint Trial Pieces (6) as follows: 1) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse small 10 off centre - no legend, 28.5mm diameter, 11.22 grammes, 2) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 5 in centre - no legend 23.5mm diameter, 5.71 grammes, 3) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 2 in centre - no legend, 26mm diameter, 5.71 grammes, 4) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large 1 no legend, 21.5mm diameter, 4.57 grammes, Bull P.D.S 3, 5) Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 1 no legend, 20mm diameter, 3.63 grammes, 6) Obverse: Royal mint small Tower logo, Reverse: Large 1 no legend 18mm diameter, 2.01 grammes, EF to lustrous UNC and interesting group and worthy of further research
Royal Mint Trial for 2 Euro Cent undated, each side having the Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by Castle and Rose with ROYAL MINT on a ribbon below, grooved edge, 19mm diameter, 3.04 grammes Lustrous UNC
ScotlandBank of Scotland 100 Pounds Bradbury & Evans Colour Trial ESSAY/SPECIMEN circa 1880 Pick NL (PMS BA78) ND circa 1880, UNC Exceptionally Rare and unusual for the time. Uniface large-sized note printed by lithography in 4 colour variations - 2 variations in red, 1 in olive-green and 1 in purple, this example is of the green-olive type. According to Douglas, these were produced in 1880 when the Bank embarked on a period of extensive research into methods to prevent forgery. Some changes were made to the earlier plate but there is no record of who the engraver was and no mention of these notes can be found in the Bank's records. A Scarce and pleasing example that would do a great addition to any collection
India, Bombay Duncan, Stratton, & Co. Half RupeeTrial strike Coin. undated (1905) NEF and scarce. In February 1905, Duncan Stratton & Co. of 9 Marine Street, Bombay, on behalf of H. H. the Nizam of Hyderabad's mint, ordered coin presses from Greenwood and Batley of Leeds. These presses, to strike coins of one, half, quarter and eighth rupee (2 annas), were dispatched in February 1906. The manufacturers made dies and struck ‘proving pieces' to test the equipment and to 'prove' the efficiency of the minting presses to the purchasers. Proving pieces for each of the four coin sizes One Rupee, Half Rupee, Quarter Rupee and 2 Annas each bear the same designs. Thomas Green Wood and John Batley established the partnership in 1856. They were electrical Mechanical engineers who specialised in manufacturing small arms and ammunition at the Albion Foundry, Leeds. They later moved to the Albion Works, Armley, Leeds, where this proving piece was struck. They supplied coining presses and associated machinery to several foreign governments (firstly; China in 1887: at Tientsin). The Greenbat trade mark was adopted in 1967 and the company later became Greenbat Ltd. in 1973
Belgium Banque Nationale 50 Francs / Frank = 10 Belgas / Belga Pick 100 dated 14th September 1927 serial number 0072B0958, in a PMG holder and graded VF 25 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) and a rare note with this being one of only 3 recorded examples by the PMG Population Report at the time of writing. In brown on yellow underprint featuring a farm woman holding a sheaf of wheat and two horses. The reverse illustrating an Allegorical female figure holding a ship and a large cornucopia (a symbol of abundance & nourishment) and an industrial factory illustration in the underprint. These illustrations enframed in an exquisitely designed frame with agricultural produce, flowers and stars. A few tonal blue outlines appear on the note to attribute to the fabulous design. Watermarked with a bust of King Leopold I of Belgium.
Europe Fantasy Coins (36) Poland Fantasy 5 Euro Obverse Jan Pawel II, Reverse MODEL, in copper (8) UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Vatican Fantasy 5 Euros 2005 Pope Benedict XVI (4) Silver (2), the Pope having no teeth in error, come with ticket stating only 36 pieces minted, Goldine (2) the Pope having no teeth in error UNC with good subdued lustre, Germany INA Fantasy One Mark 2005 (6) each with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling, design as X#Pn106, Lustrous UNC, with an additional normal spelling example for comparison, Germany 10 Marks INA Fantasy issues 2005 (3), in Cupro-Nickel (2) and brass (1) UNC, along with a Lead Trial1 Markundated with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling about as struck with some surface deposits, Slovenia INA Fantasy 5 Euros (2) 2004 Janez Vajkard Valvasor 1641-1693 Bimetallic Trial, 26 grammes, UNC, believed unique, 2004 Gold plated Trial, 22.67 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Slovakia (3) Fantasy 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Farmworker, in brass Toned UNC, 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Horseman (2) Trials in copper, 33 grammes, both lustrous UNC, Denmark INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2002 (3) BrassPiedforts (2), weights 27 grammes and 27.4 grammes, and a standard issue weight 21.32 grammes, UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Denmark INA Fantasy 2 Euro 2002 Pattern with Large DANMARK Lustrous UNC, Sweden INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2003 (4), one Gold plated, one Goldine, and one in copper, the last with MODEL reverse, UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Uruguay 5 Centesimos (BritishRoyal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath, Z in the field within the figure 5, weight 4.95 grammes, plain edge, believed to be struck in steel, UNC and lustrous, the obverse with some light hairlines, Rare
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with milled edge, in Aluminium with milled edge, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper UNC with lustre/toned as issued a few with small spots
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with milled edge, in Aluminium with milled edge, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper UNC with lustre/toned as issued a few with small spots
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trials (9) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, Gold plated (only 2 minted), Silver plated (only 2 minted), Silver with plain edge (3), Aluminium with plain edge (2), Copper with plain edge, and golden alloy with plain edge UNC with varying degrees of lustre
United Kingdom 5 Euros 2002 INA Fantasy Goloid Patterns X#Pn9 (29) 36mm diameter a mix of different weights 21.8 grammes to 27.8 grammes, different colour finishes suggesting possible differences to the alloys (trials?), different minor sea variations and different flan thicknesses, EF to UNC most with lustre, an interesting insight into the minting process for these pieces
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trials (9) Obverse portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with plain edge (3), in Aluminium with plain edge (3), and Golden Alloy with plain edge (3) UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trials (9) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, in silver with plain edge (3), in Aluminium with plain edge (3), in copper with plain edge, and golden alloy with plain edge (2) UNC with varying degrees of lustre
Ghana INA Fantasy 100 Sika issues 2002 Trial sets 4-coin sets (3) Obverse Portrait of Elizabeth II by Rank-Broadley, Reverse Elizabeth II after Annigoni, each comprising examples struck in Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy and Dark Copper, with milled edges, UNC with lustre/toned as issued
Fifty Pence 2019 50 Years of the 50p coin Gold Proof Piedfort, Reverse: Britannia design by Christopher Ironside, similar to the 1969 coin, now with spirograph-type Privy Mark to the right of the 50 and with letters A to G now appearing on each point of the coin. FDC or very near so with a hint of toning below the bust, in the Royal Mint box of issue, the Gold Piedfort currently unlisted by the Standard Catalogue. (type as S.H53A). Comes with certificate and booklet describing the origins and trials of the first 50p coin, the background to Decimalisation and the coin's designer. Certificate number 064 of only 144 issued, with a tiny mintage of just 69 pieces in this format. 2019 saw the first issue of Gold Piedfort 50p coins starting with the 're-issued date' coins in the Culture series then following on with this coin of the popular Britannia design. Sure to be a sought after coin, the first we have offered of this type
Royal Mint Trial pieces (18) a fascinating group contains pieces from many of the recognised trial series 1957-c.1963 as follows:- 1) No Denomination Obverse: Britannia Striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Royal Mint Buildings and Gates THE ROYAL MINT LONDON 36mm diameter, weight 30.79 grammes in silver, undated EF with matt finish. 2) Ten Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 10, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 28.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 11.14 grammes UNC with minor contact marks. 3) Obverse: Five Pence Trial, Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 5, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 23.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge, weight 5.67 grammes GEF. 4) Two Pence Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral, 26mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 7.18 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some toning. 5) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small number 1, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numeral 20mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 3.6 grammes, Lustrous UNC, 6) Half Penny Trial, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small fraction 1/2, no legend, similar in style to Bull PDS.6 with smaller reverse numerals, 17mm diameter in bronze, plain edge, weight 1.78 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the obverse with some toning, 7) Five Pence Trial Mule, undated, Obverse Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA as Bull PDS.6, Reverse: Tower mintmark in centre as Bull PDS.4, 24mm diameter in cupro-nickel, milled edge with incuse line in centre, not dissimilar to a security edge, weight 5.47 grammes, UNC, 8) One Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large number 1, no legend, 21.5mm diameter, weight 4.52 grammes, Bull PDS.3, GEF/AU with traces of lustre. 9) Half Penny Trial, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Large 1/2 fraction, no legend, 19mm diameter, weight 2.19 grammes, Bull PDS.3, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 10) Royal Mint Trial Die 1961 No denomination, in aluminium or white metal, Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1961 within 6-pointed star in centre, 15mm diameter, weight 1.05 grammes, plain edge EF. 11) Two Pence Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 2, no legend, plain edge, 21mm diameter, weight 4.06 grammes. similar in design to the Bull PDS.4 series with different weight. 12) One Penny Trial in bronze, undated, Obverse: Tower mintmark in centre, Reverse large 1, no legend, 18mm diameter, weight 1.98 grammes, plain edge, lustrous UNC with a slightly uneven tone. 13) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in nickel-brass, 5.50 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC and lustrous. 14) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter in bronze, 5.74 grammes, plain edge, UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction. 15) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in steel, 5.08 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 16) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in nickel, 5.06 grammes, plain edge, A/UNC. 17) Royal Mint Trial Die 1957 Obverse: Britannia striking coin BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE with 1957 within 6-pointed star in centre, 25mm diameter possibly struck in plated steel, 5.41 grammes, plain edge, GEF. 18) No denomination, Royal Mint Trial 31mm diameter in bronze Obverse Crown with ROYAL above and MINT below. Line and bead alternate border, Reverse: a large N, no legend, 11.6 grammes, plain edge, Good Fine, a group for the specialist collector, with some of the Royal Mint Trial die coins (15-17) in uncertain metals, worthy of further study, contains pieces not represented in the comprehensive J.T
DecimalPennyTrial 1961 Obverse: 'Gillick' bust of Elizabeth II right, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: as used on the Farthing 1954-1956, Reverse: E II R monogram ONE DECIMAL PENNY 1 CENT 1961 20mm diameter in bronze, 2.90 grammes, Freeman 793, (rated R19, 2-5 examples believed to exist,1985 edition plate XV), Peck 2530, KM#Pn139, EF with some spots and a trace of lustre, we note another example formed part of the Cheshire collection
Tunisia 20 Millim 1960 Obverse and Reverse uniface trial pair, struck in gold, design as KM#307, weight 8.90 and 8.96 grammes, these trials unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC
Fifty Pence 2019 50 Years of the 50p coin S.H53AGoldProof, Reverse: Britannia design by Christopher Ironside, similar to the 1969 coin, now with spirograph-type Privy Mark to the right of the 50 and with letters A to G now appearing on each point of the coin. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate and booklet describing the origins and trials of the first 50p coin, the background to Decimalisation and the coin's designer. Certificate number 006 of 310 issued, with only 300 in this format
Tunisia 10 Millim 1960 Obverse and Reverse uniface trial pair, struck in gold, design as KM#306, weight 6.66 and 6.67 grammes,, these trials unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC
25 Pence 1981 Royal Mint Trial piece, nine sided, Reverse: EXPERIMENTAL COIN 1981 on raised broad rim, around coat of arms ROYAL MINT on ribbon below, Obverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL on broad raised rim around crowned orb, Lustrous UNC with minor contact marks, believed to be one of only a few in existence
Australia, Canada and Cyprus INA Fantasy Patterns (17) Australia (8) Sixpences 1920 (2) UNC Toned and Lustrous UNC, Threepence 1920 Toned AU/UNC, Crown undated Obverse ADVANCE AUSTRALIA Emu and Kangaroo with map of Australia all crowned , Reverse MODEL Gold Plated Piedfort, 40.19 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Crowns 1937 Edward VIII (3) one Silver plated UNC, one with some contact marks on the King's neck, Lead Trial in the style of a 1797 GB Penny AUSTRALIAN PROCLAMATION 1800-2000 UNC with some edge nicks, Canada INA Fantasy Dollars Edward VIII (5) 1937 Crowned and draped bust left in Barton-style gold plate (2), 1937 Bare Head left, in Barton-style gold plate, 1937 Crowned and draped bust left, in Barton-style silver plate (2) all UNC with practically full lustre, Cyprus INA Fantasy 45 Piastres 1937 Edward VIII (4) comprising Small bust and EDWARDVS VIII REX IMPERATOR continuous legend, in copper lustrous UNC (2), and Larger bust and EDWARD VIII KING EMPEROR divided legend UNC and lustrous with some toning
United Kingdom INA Fantasy Pattern Double Florins (10) 1937 Edward VIIIBronzed Trials (8) Toned UNC some with traces of lustre, 1937 INA Fantasy Edward VIII 'Barton' type cameo Prooflike UNC, Double Florin 1953 INA Fantasy, with a small striking flaw on the obverse UNC with some spots, along with Fantasy coins (2) Crown sized Fantasy by Chelsea Coins, Obverse a coloured picture of Diana, Princess of Wales, Reverse: George and the Dragon UNC, Coronation Medal 1953 Crown-sized Fantasy, Tower Court Collection, Obverse portrait Machin-style facing left, Reverse Crowned Royal Arms within wreath, date below UNC, along with a further group of United Kingdom INA Fantasy Patterns (6) Crown 1879, Reverse Three Graces struck on a thin flan and slightly off-centre, the date figures deformed, Crown 1879, Reverse St. George, struck on a thin flan, Double Florin 1893 Bronzed Trial, Crowns undated William IV (3) copper Piedforts with MODEL reverse (2), and one on a standard thickness flan also with MODEL reverse, UNC and lustrous, also an INA Pattern Double Florin Set 1910 George V a 3-coin set struck in silver, goldine and copper Lustrous UNC the copper piece with a tone spot, Crown 1911 INA Fantasy Pattern struck with an incorrect collar and with a raised line on the edge, Lustrous UNC
Scotland The Union Bank of Scotland Sixth General (Third Waterlow) issue 5 Pounds Pick S817b (BY SC913b; PMS UB69b; Douglas 43-3) dated 2nd April 1954 series D132/070 signature Sir William Watson, presentable VF and a Rare large sized issue. Blue on yellow and red sunburst underprint featuring the new Coat of Arms with the motto "Shield and Stay" at left and a sailing ship emblem at right. The reverse illustrating a busy industrial and shipping scene on the river Clyde.
Europe circa 1940's to modern (22) in mixed grades VG to UNC and comprising various issues from Cyprus (6) consisting of George VI portrait 3 PiastresPick 28a dated 18th June 1943 series A/1 342034. 500 MilsPick 42b dated 01.06.1974 series 1/33 031827. 1 Pounds (2) Pick 43b dated 01.05.1973 series H/63 003422 & 01.07.1975 series J/79 083058. 1 Pound Pick 60b dated 01.12.1998 series W527018. Along with the Scarcer Central Bank5 PoundsPick 44c dated 1st June 1974 serial number N/124 086770. Greece Local Banks Crete (Trapeze Kritis) 25 Drachmai Pick S153 dated 26th September 1915 FIRST series A001 number 290,341Germany. (5) consisting of a Bank Deutscher Lander (3) including a Reich banknote 100 ReichsmarkPick 190a Emergency issue - photo-mechanically produced (blurred printing), dated 24th June 1935 (1945) all these issues have an identical serial number T 7396475 and similar to Pick 183, these notes were printed few days before the end of the war by order of the bank and were to be printed by any means necessary locally if they had to so the banks used whatever supplies they had and ended up printing on paper used for the food ration cards, the notes did not have a long life in circulation. 5 Deutsche Mark 1948 series Pick 13i serial number 7T 138077 printer BDK without imprint. 1949 series (2) both dated 22nd August 1949 including 10 and 20 Deutsche Mark Pick 16a and 17a and serial numbers N5795169H and P5834987T respectively, both American Banknote Company printing without imprint. Democratic Republic Deutsche Notenbank 5 Mark der DDR dated 1964 series JJ 241008. Iceland Haskola (Haskoli) Islands fund raising ticket 1/4 hlutur I 5. flokki 1943 d. Italy 100,000 Lire Pick117b. Yugoslavia & Croatia (7) including Yugoslavia 50 Dinara (3) - Pick64a & Pick64b, 10 Dinara Pick50c (2) and Croatia (2) 200 Kuna colour trial notes for the 1993 issue one obverse and one reverse similar to Pick33. And an Austria 100 ShillingPick 150. An interesting and varied group
Bradbury Wilkinson reverse unfinished trial proof, circa 1907, page=Pastresults&searchterm=Asia&category=2&searchtype=1" rel="tag">Asian or Middle Eastern design (Bank and country need verifying), rectangular pale pink, green and multi-coloured, stuck to thin paper from a book page.
Kuwait50 Fils AH1414 (1993) a double reverse TrialPiedfort with security edge, weight 8.93 grammes, EF, a highly unusual pieces and apparently unrecorded. We note the Birmingham Mint collection, which contains specimen coins from this series, did not contain an example of this type.
Royal Mint Year Sets (4) 1983 Heinz, 2002 Wedding Set, 2008 Double Sets (2) Royal Shield of Arms and Emblems of Britain sets, Five Pound Crowns (9) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 2000 Millennium, minted at the Millennium Dome, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2003 CoronationGolden Jubilee (2), 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, 2007 Diamond Wedding od Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (2). Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games. Royal Mint Trial Set 1994 a 4-piece set showing the different stages of minting a bimetallic coin, UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, United Kingdom Ecu Mint Set 1992 (7 coins) Ten Ecu to One Tenth Ecu UNC and lustrous in the Coincraft wallet of issue, World Mint Sets (13) Ireland (2) 1968, 1971, Hong Kong 1997 Handover to China, Bermuda 1993, Isle of Man (3) 1977 Silver Jubilee, 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald, 1985, Falkland Islands, New Zealand (5) 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, A/UNC to UNC most in the wallets of issue, the Isle of Man and Falkland Island Issues in unofficial slide cases. Jersey Ten Shillings 1966 a 2-coin set n FDC to FDC in the box of issue
Uruguay 5 Centesimos (BritishRoyal Mint Trial) 23mm diameter, Obverse a modified Sierra Leone obverse (c.1964) the portrait with added moustache, Reverse 5 Centesimos within a wreath I.M.I. KN.B in the field, 4.69 grammes, appears to be struck in cupro-nickel ? a curious piece EF
Halfcrown 1920 Davies 1672N struck in a hard nickel type alloy and weighing 12.43 grammes. There are 1924 trial nickel shillings, with a very rare example struck metrically weighing 5 gr. The 1672N Halfcrown listed here may also be a Royal Mint trial, when a complete elimination of silver seemed feasible. There appears to be an interesting 'privy' mark, introduced by a thicker down stroke to the 'D' of 'Dei' with the top serif of this 'D' being double struck. The border bead above is also oversized (wider). This would be an odd occurrence for any counterfeiter, especially on top of striking perfectly die-cut, but lightweight coins in this hard metal, and having excellent milling. a similar example was listed in Auction A151 6/12/2015 (Lot 2687, weight 11.92 grammes, realised £120 hammer price), the description then stating that only 6 of these examples were then known to the vendor Near Fine/VG a highly unusual type, comes with Colin Adams collection ticket
USA One Trillion Dollars 2013 TrialPattern in platinum plated copper, 27.91 grammes, Prooflike UNC. Originally produced in 2013 by the American Mint. A US website stated in 2013 'Financial bloggers in the US floated the notion of a Trillion Dollar coin to address the nation's debt problems. A technicality in US law says it's Treasury has special discretion to create platinum coins of any denomination. The US Secretary of the Treasury could then deposit the coin in it's bank account via the Federal Reserve, then afterwards, it could sell bonds to raise money to pay down the debt
IndiaUncut Die Trial sheet of 4 notes Reserve Bank of India Gandhi 500 Rupees similar to Pick 106 with signature Raghuram G. Rajan and the new Rupee symbol printed on light blue paper and slightly miscut at top. Printers marginal marks at left and right of each note. Generally good condition and well kept
PennyEdward VIItrial 1902 produced by the Kings Norton Metal Co. Birmingham. Obverse: Bust of the King, right, within a raised inner circle, no legend, Reverse: A border of triangular teeth KINGS NORTON METAL Co L.D 1902 An inner circle of linked concentric circles, within this a further ten small separate circles, and within this a further set of linked concentric circles and the KNM cypher. 10.14 grammes. UNC or near so the obverse weakly struck, as seems to be the case with many of this series of Kings Norton patterns, an extremely rare piece with possibly only a handful known
Egypt 5 PiastresTrial Colour Error Orange an uncut sheet of 2 no signatures or serial numbers can be observed, watermarked Sphinx head. About UNC - UNC and Scarce
Proof Sets (12) 1996 25th Anniversary of Decimalisation Silver Set nFDC with some toning, 1970, Blue Sets (3) 1995 (2), 1996, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (4) 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, Standard Sets (4) 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 nFDC to FDC some of the coins with light toning, in the Royal Mint cases of issue, Britannia Silver Proof Set 1997 the 4-coin set in silver nFDC to FDC toned in the box of issue with certificate, Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Millennium .999 Silver Proofs the 2000 coin with gold highlighted reverse, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 Maklouf Portrait and 1998 Rank-Broadley Portrait Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1998 NHS 50th Anniversary and EU 25th Anniversary Silver Proofs, Two Pounds 1995 UN 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1992-3 EU Presidency Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Plastic Set 1953 UNC in the wallet of issue, Alderney One Pound 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof, Guernsey One Pound 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday Silver Proof, Guernsey One Pound 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Anniversary Silver Proof, FDC in the soft cases of issue with certificates, Gibraltar 2.8 Ecus 1993 Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box, History of World War II, GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers (16) in an album UNC as issued, Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 1982, 1994, Five Pound Crowns (9) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding (2), 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2001 Centenary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, Two Pounds (8) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England (2), 1995 50th Anniversary of the UN, 1995 Peace Dove 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II, 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1997 Technology, 1999 Rugby World Cup, 2001 Wireless - Marconi, One Pound (5) 1995 Wales (2) one with Welsh Language cover, 1996 Northern Ireland, 1997 England, 1999 Scotland, Fifty Pence 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds 1994 a 4-coin set showing the stages of minting of a Royal Mint Trial piece of 1994 UNC in the wallet of issue, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 2004 60th Anniversary of D-Day UNC with coloured Poppy as part of the reverse design in the wallet of issue, Medallic First Day Cover 1995 200th Anniversary of the Birth of William Wyon UNC on the envelope of issue with £1 stamp, Numismatic First Day Covers (18) 1999 Diana Memorial Five Pound Crown with 5x 26 Pence stamps, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Five Pound Crown and 4x27 Pence stamps, 2000 Millennium Moment (2) Five Pound Crown 2000 Millennium and set of 4x64 Pence stamps, Two Pounds 1995 UN 50th Anniversary with 25 Pence and 30 Pence stamps, 1995 Peace Dove, 50th Anniversary of the End of World War II with 19 Pence and 25 Pence stamps, Two Pounds 1996 Euro 96 Football with set of 5 stamps 19 Pence, 25 Pence, 35 Pence, 41 Pence and 60 Pence, 1999 Rugby Wold Cup with 5 x First Class stamps, Two Pounds 2003 DNA Discovery 50th Anniversary with set of 5 stamps, 1st, 2nd, E, 47 Pence and 68 Pence, One Pound 1994 Scotland with 19 Pence Stamp, One Pound 1995 Wales with 25 Pence stamp, 1996 Northern Ireland with 25 Pence stamp, One Pound 1996 England, with set of 6x 26 Pence stamps Henry VIII and his 6 wives, One Pound 1998 with set of 5x26 Pence stamps, Royal Beasts, One Pound 1999 Scotland, with set of 4x stamps, 1st, 2nd, E and 64 Pence Scottish Parliament, 2000 Wales with set or 4xFirst Class stamps - National Botanic Garden of Wales, Fifty Pence 1998 50 Years of the NHS with set of 4x stamps 20 Pence, 26 Pence, 43 Pence and 63 Pence, Fifty Pence 1998 25th Anniversary of the EU with 4x stamps Notting Hill Carnival 20 Pence, 26 Pence, 43 Pence and 63 Pence all UNC on the covers of issue
Jamaica Government 5 Pounds Pick 48b dated 4th July 1960 serial number 19A 40446 Blue and multi-coloured featuring a young portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II at left on obverse and Industrial plant and a banana tree on reverse. VF or near so and a Rare note
Crown 1821 Uniface trials or electrotypes for both sides of the coin, the reverse slightly convex, struck in silver; The reverse displays a small raised dot on the horse's breast, This ties in with ESC 262 (page 33 1992 edition) which states:- 'a small dot on the horse's body' which 'has not yet been removed' Rayner is referring to a plain edge coin minted the following year exhibiting the same characteristics as this piece. The reverse also missing the streamer, this also referred to in Linecar & Stone 6 on a copper trial (Page 57) where it is stated 'This would appear to be an artist's trial the check the erasion of the streamer' We also note some raised dots on the King's portrait, this would appear to be an intermediate pattern whose design was adopted, albeit with some changes, on the 1821-1822 Currency issues, Both sides NEF with matching dark grey tone, and both sides with full edge inscription as on the currency 1821 issue, an interesting insight into the progression on artists types 1820-1822. A coin of this description with the dot, but with full streamer and dated 1820 was present in the Forster, Marshall, Brice, Lingford, Clarke-Thornhill, Nobleman, Hamilton-Smith, Monagu and Murdochcollections
GB Proof sets (6) 1970, Blue Set 1997, Standard Sets (4) 2001, 2005, 2006, 2007 nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 1996 UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint pack of issue, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms UNC in the wallet of issue, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen MotherCentenary, 2001 Victorian Era Anniversary, UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal coins 1968/71 Toned UNC in the wallet of issue, along with World Sets (11) Andorra Euro Trial Collection 2003 (9 coins) 5 Euro to 1 Cent Essais Lustrous UNC and boxed with certificate, Isle of Man Mint Set 2003, Guernsey Mint Set 1990, Spain Mint sets 1975 (3 coins) (3 sets) UNC in the green wallets of issue, New Zealand Sets (3) Polished Standard Specimen coins 1967 (2), Standard UNC set 1967 (1), UNC in plastic sheets as issued, Armenia Mint Set 1994 (7 coins) UNC in the case of issue, Isle of Man Crowns a 4-coin set 1980 MoscowOlympics each with different reverses, in Cupro-Nickel Diamond Finish Lustrous UNC in the case of issue with incorrect certificate (for Lake Placid). GB unofficial sets in slide cases (14) some are year sets, some are single denomination sets, in mixed grades some UNC, World unofficial sets in slide cases (6) includes Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and King Edward VIII medallic types mostly UNC
Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray
Egypt 5 PiastresTrial Colour Error Orange an uncut sheet of 2 no signatures or serial numbers can be observed, watermarked Sphinx head. About UNC - UNC and very Rare
IndiaHalf RupeeTrialundated (1905) 23mm diameter in copper Obverse: Tiger standing left in grass with tree behind. Duncan, Stratton & Co. Bombay, Reverse: Greenwood & Batley Limited, Albion Works, Leeds, G&B monogram in the centre, in an NGC holder and graded MS62 BN
Germany INA Fantasy Pattern Set 2005 9-coin sets (2) 10 Marks to 1 Pfennig, both sets having the 1 Mark coin with the BUNDERSREPUBLIK error legend, each set in the hand-made green case, Lustrous UNC, the 1 Pfennig in one set has some staining, only four of these cases were made, along with Lead trials (10) on irregular flans, uniface, representing some of the designs featured in the sets, these in the designer's original folder
Ghana INA Fantasy 10 Sika (4) 2002 Trial with coloured reverse background, in blue, green and cream, 30.59 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some light surface marks, stated by the vendor to be unique, 2002 Trial in Copper, 2002 Trial in Aluminium, and a Lead trial 2002 reverse uniface struck on an irregularly shaped flan UNC
Scotland INA Fantasy Trials uniface in lead on irregular sized and shaped flans (8) 5 Euros (2), 2003 English and Scottish thrones united, and a different undated issue, 2 Euros, 1 Euro, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents, and a further issue without denomination 2003 reverse with Queen on horseback, as struck
United Kingdom INA Fantasy Trials uniface in lead on large irregular flans some undated (2002-2003) ranging from 50mm to 22mm diameter (7), some on thick flans, EF to UNC some with scratches
IraqERRORS 250 dinars Saddam Hussein Abd al-Madjid al-Tikriti on obverse and Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem similar to Pick 88 (7) without serial numbers and all misscut and with missaligned underprint and overprint. One of the notes completely missing the reverse overprint and all with slightly different color shades of the overprint/underprint. Paper still with security thread and watermark. Possibly printing waste or Printer's trial notes. Scarce and all about UNC - UNC
New ZealandTrial piece Crown-sized undated uniface, George VI bust obverse with designer's initials HP below, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR, the obverse with prooflike fields, the bust sharp and frosted, in a PCGS holder and graded SP66
Scotland The British Linen Bank 1 PoundSPECIMEN COLOUR TRIAL obverse & reverse uniface PROOFS No. 490 (2) obverse proof dated 2nd December 1929 no serial number series No. Q signature J. Waugh red SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONS LTD overprint twice diagonally and the same but blue overprint on the reverse proof. Both in brown, punchole cancelled, About UNC - UNC and Exceptionally Scarce
Scotland The Royal Bank of Scotland 10 Pounds SPECIMEN red COLOUR TRIAL No.11 imprinted on upper left margin on reverse Calloway-Murphy R72 signatures Robertson & Burke punchole cancelled dated 19th March 1969 serial number A/1 000000 black SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse, Coat of Arms at lower centre on obverse and reverse Tay Bridge and view of Dundee. Exceptionally scarce and about UNC - UNC
Proof Set 2008Royal Shield of ArmsSilver Proof Piedfort Set (7 coins - One Pound to One Penny) nFDC to FDC with light toning, in the black box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort set a 3-coin set comprising Two Pounds 2003 DNA, One Pound 2003 and Fifty Pence WSPU 100th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedforts, nFDC with light toning, in the blue box of issue with certificate, Five Pence a 2-coin set 1990 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medals (3) The Royal Wedding Medal 1986 Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 44mm diameter in silver and weighing 37 grammes BU in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Mint 'Fleur-de-Coin' club Coin and Pin badge Matt FDC in the box of issue with certificate, The Queen's Jubilee Medal 2000 UNC on the card of issue, The Royal Mint Trial set 1994 a 4-piece set showing the different stages of minting a bimetallic coin, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Hallmark Replicas Stamp ingots in gilded .925 silver (7) UNC on the cards of issue
Northern IrelandUlster Bank Limited SPECIMEN & COLOUR TRIAL issues (4) comprising 1 Pound Blake-Calloway UB68 signature A.E.G. Brain serial number A000000 about UNC - UNC along with signature J.J.A. Leitch (3) including 1 Pound Blake-Calloway UB64 serial number 000000 No.13 printed on reverse upper left margin GEF and 5 Pounds Blake-Calloway UB65 serial numbers 000000 (2) including a COLOUR TRIAL in blue and a SPECIMEN issue both about UNC - UNC. All with red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse and 1 punchole cancel
United Kingdom 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort set a 3-coin set comprising Two Pounds 2003 DNA, One Pound 2003 and Fifty Pence WSPU 100th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedforts, Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1997 and 1998 a 2-coin set Maklouf and Rank-Broadley portraits Silver Proofs, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof, One Pound Silver Proofs a 4-coin set 1984-1987, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 2000, 2002 and 2003 in the 4-coin set box, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof, Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort, Jersey One Pound 1981 Battle of Jersey Silver Proof, Cook Islands One Dollar 1986 Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, a few with toning, Royal Mint Trial set 1994 showing the four stages of minting a bimetallic coin UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, along with four additional empty Royal Mint boxes
Scotland The National Bank of Scotland 1 PoundSPECIMEN Waterlow COLOUR TRIAL Pick 256s (Calloway-Murphy NA43) dated 2nd November 1927 overprinted "SPECIMEN WATERLOW & SONTS LTD." once on lower obverse and twice on reverse and 3 punchole cancels, imprint on top left margin SPECIMEN NOTE, WATERLOW & SONS LTD., reverse red and Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse. In a PMG holder graded PMG 58 EPQ Choice About UNC. Scarce and sought after
Northern IrelandNorthern Bank Limited 50 pounds COLOUR TRIAL No. 17 printed at upper left margin on reverse similar to Pick 191a (Blake-Callaway NR 105) series G0000000 dated 1st July 1970 signature Wilson punchole cancelled at centre over signature and red SPECIMENoverprint diagonally on obverse and reverse. Printers imprint at lower centre margin on reverse Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd New Malden Surrey England. The note in olive green featuring cows at left, shipyard at lower centre and loom at right on obverse and stylized arms at centre and value at centre left and right on reverse. UNC and Exceptionally Rare
Royal Mint TrialTwo Pounds 1994 bimetallic, showing the four stages of the manufacture of the coin, complete outer blank, complete inner blank, inner and outer combined blank and the finished coin, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
USA INA Fantasy modern issues (10) Five Cents 1938 Pattern in silver, no hallmark, Five Cents 1938 Pattern in Nickel, Pattern Stella 1879 in copper, Pattern Stella 1879 in Goldine, Pattern Dollar 1879, all UNC with lustre, some with toning, Dollars (5) Lead Trial Patterns, uniface (3) 1879, 1879 Pattern, and undated reverse (c.1836)
Rowing Medals to W.J.Fernie (2) University CambridgeTrial Eights Winning Crew 1895 , 51mm diameter in silver by D.Munsey/Peters of Cambridge, in half lunette-style presentation holder , boxed, with old white toning, suggesting once fully encased, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew, and weights of the crew, and positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as Stroke position. The final elimination trial for rowers for entrance into the Cambridge Boat Race Crew for the historic University Boat Race. This is the only time prior to the Boat Race that the crews race over the full 4 1/4 mile Putney to Mortlake course. These race were contested intra-University Oxford v. Oxford and Cambridge v. Cambridge to decide the final crews. The Race still takes place today, although the medal prize has been replaced by the award of sponsored clothing and equipment to the competitors. Head of the River - Trinity Hall 51mm diameter in silver, by D.Munsey of Cambridge, in lunette-style presentation holder, boxed, with old white toning, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew and their respective positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as position 7 in the boat, and his name and position are inscribed on the outer ring of the lunette case. UNC, both medals in the black boxes of issue. A fascinating insight into the history of the lead up to the annual University Boat Race.
Scotland The National Commercial Bank of Scotland Limited 1 PoundSPECIMEN purple COLOUR TRIAL No.203 imprinted on reverse at upper left margin Calloway-Murphy NA6 dated 1st October 1964 cancelation punch hole over signature D. Alexander serial number 1G000000 red SPECIMEN overprint on obverse and reverse and red SPECMIEN OF NO VALUE in upper margins. GVF -EF and Scarce
GreecePattern or TrialEcu Coinage (3) all uniface and 39mm diameter in base metal, cupro-nickel or nickel, Obverse (1) Bust of Alexander the Great right, dated 1993, and Reverses (2) for 5 Ecu and 20 Ecu with Longship and flag of Greece UNC and lustrous in base metal
Germany (11) - Weimar Republic 1928 Presidency of Paul von Hindenburg Lustrous UNC with some hairlines, Germany - Weimar Republic 80th Birthday of President von Hindenburg 1927D Munich Mint 36mm diameter in .900 silver (4) generally Lustrous UNC or near one with a small edge nick, Germany Industrial Exposition in Berlin 1844 (6) by D.Loos, L.Okensuss and E. Schilling (signed obverse: LOOS D. LORENZ Z.; signed reverse: SCHILLING F.). Obverse: Germania sitting on rock (inscribed: SEID EINIG) with wreath in hand and broad sword on lap - ERINNERUNG AN DIE AUSSTELLUNG DEUTSCHER GEWERBSERZEUGNISSE ZU BERLIN 1844. Obverse exergue: GERMANIA. Reverse: steam locomotive on stone bridge surrounded by wreath containing five different cartouches depicting industry and commerce, VORWAERTS MIT DEUTSCHEM FLEISSE UND DEUTSCHER KRAFT'. 45mm diameter in bronze, plain edge generally UNC or near so
Pattern or TrialGeorge III One Florin 1871 (2) in nickel-brass (?) Obverse bearing the right facing portrait of George III within a beaded border GEORGIUS III D.G. BRITT. REX , the reverse with a crowned shield within an inner circle in a much later style, legend ONE FLORIN 1871 Plain edge (11.4 grammes) VF and milled edge (10.9 grammes) EF
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC toned, Proof Set 2000 Display set FDC in the case of issue, Coin and Banknote Set C131 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday, Ten Pounds Kentfield PW50 000247 UNC and Five Pound Crown 1998 Silver Proof FDC, in the box of issue with certificate, Crowns (3) 1937 NEF, 1951 UNC in the box of issue, 1972 UNC in a slide case, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding, 1999 Diana Memorial UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Wedding Coin Collection 1997 (9 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Two Pounds 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England UNC in the wallet of issue, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings UNC in the wallet of issue, The Two Pound Trial piece 1994 a 4-piece set showing the different stages of production of the Bimetallic coin UNC in the wallet of issue, Medal - 1986 Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson UNC in a slide case, The British Heritage Collection comprising One Pound Page, Ten Shillings Fforde and a 9-coin set Halfcrown to Farthing mixed dates 1919-1967 in a glass frame
One Pound 2015 12-sided Royal Mint Trial piece, Reverse with Crowned shield with decoration around, THE ROYAL MINT above and TRIAL PIECE below, EF with some contact marks
CongoDemocratic Republic100 Francs, a COLOUR TRIAL series AA 000000, SPECIMENoverprint on obverse and reverse, two punched cancellation holes through signatures, (Pick1ct), Uncirculated to about Uncirculated
Royal Mint Trial Sets 1994 (2) each set containing 4 pieces, the first set showing a different stage of production of the coin, Outer Blank, Inner Blank, Outer - Edge Raised & Lettered, Pierced, and Inner - Rimmed & Edge Grooved (the previous two pieces combined), and the final complete Trial piece, each piece UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, the second set has the third piece differing, in that it does not contain both pieces, but only the outer ring cut from the outer blank, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, very unusual to see this type of error in a Royal Mint set
Medals a 26-piece set by the Birmingham Mint 1974-1975, depicting War Campaigns, Industrial events, Political events, and Political Figures each gold plated, 40-41 grammes of .925 silver UNC to nFDC some with toning, unboxed, most in capsules
British West AfricaTrial Pieces (2) Shilling 1952 Trial struck in chromed steel, Obverse with TRIAL written vertically to the left of the King's face, Reverse with TRIAL written horizontally above the 52 of the date, 5.00 grammes, Format 326 NEF with minor contact marks, Rare. Shilling George VI undated the obverse and reverse designs largely obliterated by three concentric circles, enough traces remain to show that this was originally the same type as the previous coin, edge 5.05 grammes GVF
Royal Mint Trial Piece One Pound 2015 12-sided Bimetallic issue, Reverse with crowned shield on inner section , and THE ROYAL MINT and TRIAL PIECE in the outer section EF with some contact marks
Russia, Grand RussianRailway Co., 3% bonds for 125 roubles (metallic), third issue 1881, ornate border with city and industrial views, black on green paper, with talons. Some creased otherwise GVF. (30).
Bermuda Government uniface COLOUR TRIAL for the reverse of the 1 Dollar 1970 issue, (Pick23 for type), in light green ink whereas the issued note is in blue ink, good EF to about Uncirculated
Britannia Silver Proof 4-coin Sets (2) 1997 nFDC lightly toned, 1998 nFDC to FDC lightly toned, in the boxes of issue with certificates, Proof Sets (4) Red Leather Deluxe Sets (3) 1997, 1998, 1999, Executive Set 2000, Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Moth 100th Birthday Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (3) 1998 Prince Charles 50th Birthday Silver Proof, 1999 Diana Memorial Silver Proof, 1999 Millennium Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 Silver Proofs, One Pound 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound Silver Proofs (4) 1994, 1997, 1998, 1999, One Pound a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Millennium Set Silver Proofs, One Pound a 4-coin set 1994-1997 Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1997 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence 1998 a 2-coin set comprising Silver Proof and Silver Proof Piedfort issues, Fifty Pence 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort, nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue most with certificates, Two Pounds Britannia 1998 UNC, Numismatic First Day Cover 2000 National Botanical Garden of Wales with One Pound 2000 and stamps , UNC as issued, Royal Mint Trial 1994 a 4-piece set each piece showing a different stage in minting a Bimetallic coin UNC in the wallet of issue, Coin and Banknote Sets (2) Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee Five Pounds Kentfield HM50 000282 UNC and Five Pound Crown in cupro-nickel UNC in the wallet of issue, Coins And Banknote Set Millennium Twenty Pounds Lowther YR20 000570 UNC and Five Pound Crown Silver Proof with gold coloured map of Great Britain FDC in the wallet of issue, Banknote One Pound Peppiatt Wartime Blue issue VG in a glass frame, along with a handful of unrelated Royal Mint certificates
25 Pence 1981 Royal Mint Trial, nine sided, Reverse: EXPERIMENTAL COIN 1981 on raised broad rim, around coat of arms ROYAL MINT on ribbon below, Obverse: ROYAL MINT TRIAL on broad raised rim around crowned orb UNC in a London Mint Office box, no certificate, believed to be one of only a small number in existence
Lesotho Monetary Authority 10 Maloti issued 1979, SPECIMEN COLOUR TRIAL, a lighter red than issued notes, series C/79000000, (Pick3), Uncirculated and scarce
Bank of England, Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank (58) £39 face, Late 1940s to 1990s issues, plus One Million Dollar and One Million Euro fantasy notes and ExperimentalTrials (3), along with Commemorative woven bookmarks (3) 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee (2) and 2005 Nelson/Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary these in the wallets of issue, in mixed grades
Two Pounds 1887 Pattern from Proof dies - a very rare trial piece struck from a unique Obv. die. The legend arrangement is similar to the standard proof dies, but the 'BRITT' is now at its highest known point above the crown and the 'R' and 'E' of 'Reg' do not touch as all other 1887 Two pounds. The crown supporter has 8 small pearls, not 7 larger ones as other proofs and currencies. This coin has a unique thin Obv. rim, with the bust now enlarged to accommodate this feature, whereas the Reverse still has the usual and inconsistent thick rim. An unpublished pattern struck from proof dies with only a few examples previously noted, NEF with contact marks
Crown-sized, unofficial Trial piece 1827 Henry Maudslay 38mm diameter in copper, Obverse: H.MAUDSLAY 1827 LONDON within continuous circles scrolled around his name and legend, Reverse: Scrolled designs (2) and wreath, milled edge. Note: Henry Maudslay was the founder of a precision engineering company which later went on the supply and repair machinery for the Royal Mint
Sudan 1 Millieme Reverse uniface trial, undated, struck in gold, legend in English text, Weight 8.97 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC and choice
Sudan 1 Millim Obverse uniface trial, undated, struck in gold on a 21mm flan, value surrounded by an ornate group of flower sprigs, Arabic legend above and below, 8.96 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Lustrous UNC and choice
Royal Mint Trial pieces (2) each undated 24mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Wreath with no legend, Reverse: Coat of Arms Crowned, with castle to the left and Rose to the right, both lustrous UNC, one with some surface deposit
China (3) Chinese Government 1913 Reorganisation Gold Loan, Bond for £20, Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank issue, vignettes of Mercury and Chinese scenes, black & brown with coupons. VF, Chinese Government 1913 Reorganisation Gold Loan, Bonds for £100 Deutsch-Asiatische Bank issue, vignettes of Mercury and Chinese scenes, black & blue, with coupons. VF, Banque Industrial de Chine, dated 1920, very ornate with dragons, pagoda and town view, with coupons VF
10 Units Special Trial Design , struck in aluminium or white metal, Obverse: SPECIAL TRIAL DESIGN around 10, UNITS below, Reverse: similar but with a C inside the loop of the 0, Plain edge, 4.31 grammes, GVF, we note a similar example was sold in the J.Tansley Collection DNW September 2005 (Lot 479, hammer price £50) where it was stated to be the only example extant outside of the Royal Mint, this example of a slightly different weight so clearly a third example, Extremely Rare
A large group of printers essays, proofs and designs plus postal orderspecimens, vignettes of Queen Elizabeth 2, King Faisal, Simon Bolivar, President Masire & others, Thomas de la Rue colour trials and test prints, many partial reverse designs including Clydesdale Bank 50 pounds, Guernsey5 pounds and many other very detailed designs, also artists hand drawn front and reverse designs of Sudan 100 Pounds, Pick44 for type, 4 specimen Sudan postal orders, a very attractive interesting and rare lot
Penny 1981 trial die Obverse as the adopted coin with Machin bust, the reverse with a wreath with berries, 3.23 grammes About EF with some staining, unusual, we note there was no example in the Tansley collection
GB and World INA Retro issues (51) includes many Piedforts, Trials and Essais in a variety of metals, undoubtedly some having very low mintages, EF to Lustrous UNC
GB and European includes modern issues, Retro Fantasy issues, a set of Cyprus Euro TrialEssais (8 coins) UNC, also includes Decimal issues, modern tokens, some redeemable currency and a few items of World Paper Money in mixed grades some lustrous (lot)
GB and World includes collectable pre-Decimal issues, some in silver, Five Pound Crown 2012 London Paralympics UNC in the wallet of issue, Crown 1981 SilverProof, FDC boxed with certificate, Farthings 1837 VF, 1895 Bun head VF, Italian States - Gorizia 2 Soldi 1799S NVF, Poland Euro Set 2004 INA Essai set coins Lustrous UNC, and a further group of 7 coins, Denmark INA Essai set 2002 8 coins UNC in the wallet of issue, Slovenia INA Essai set 2004 9 coins UNC in the wallet of issue, 2 Euro Trials undated Flamingo Horseman design EF (2), some redeemable currency, UK demonetized currency (£16 face) and INA Retro issues (lot)
A Whist/Counter box with Royal Theme - The Queen, Prince Albert and Britain's Hope, brass box containing three counters, in white metal. Lid inscribed THE QUEEN PRINCE ALBERT AND BRITAIN'S HOPE all within a wreath. The base, depicts the arms of Britain with a wreath, box 28mm in diameter, by Allen and Moore, Counters: 1) Obverse: Three Masted sailing ship with inscription THE WOODEN WALLS OF OLD ENGLAND, Reverse: Portrait of sailor and anchor and inscription BRITAINS HOPE THE PRINCE OF WALES, 2) Obverse: Portrait of Victoria, Gothic head crowned and facing left. Outer inscription BORN MAY 24 1819 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838 MARRIED FEB 101840. Inner inscription reads H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA. Reverse: Portrait of warrior with shield embossed with Union Jack and Lion inscribed EUROPE'S GLORY Exergue: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN 3) Obverse: Portrait of Prince Albert facing left. Outer inscription reads BORN AUGUST 26 1819 MARRIED FEBRUARY 10 1840. Inner inscription reads H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. Reverse: Depicts England's industrial strength ENGLAND'S PRIDE In Exergue: A&M. Counters GEF and lustrous, we note similar items for sale for £150+ on internet websites
Bank of England Dollar an undated uniface obverse trial Obverse K, as used on the patterns of 1811 exhibiting the a die flaw running from the rear of the truncation to the rim, and numerous die rust spots on and below the drapery and obverse rim, weight 34.2 grammes (527.78 grains) thus heavier than the thick flan coins described by the new ESC, but lighter than the 'very thick flan' listed pieces. Listed as Davis 39, and stated to be in copper, although has the appearance of a brass piece, interestingly Davis lists a standard Proof striking in brass (Davis 38), A/UNC with traces of lustre and a dark tone spot on the obverse rim
Royal MintTrial Dies 1957 Britannia Moneta legend with Britannia striking coins, struck in cupro-nickel (10) weight range 5.17 to 5.33 grammes VF to EF
Trial Pieces (2), Birmingham Mint, 26mm diameter in cupro-nickel, undated Reverse: Manufacturers of Non-Ferrous Alloys, in centre: 'In Sheets Strip Wire Blanks Tubes Stampings, Etc. and Coinage' in 7 lines, Plain Edge, A/UNC with a small toning spot on the reverse, Royal Mint 1957 Britannia Moneta/6-point star 25mm diameter with scalloped edge, About EF with the appearance of a 'hand-cut' edge
Proof Sets (3) Standard sets 2006, 2007, 2008, Five Pound Crown 2000 MillenniumSilver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Mint Year Set 2009, Royal Mint Year set double set 2008 Emblems of Britain and Royal Shield of Arms, Five Pound Crowns (3) 2000 Millennium, 2009 London Olympic Countdown, 2009 Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of Accession, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Commonwealth Games, Two Pounds 2008 Olympic Handover, Royal Mint Trial set a 4-coin set showing the four stages of the minting of the Two Pound UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, Decimal Halfpennies a 15-coin set 1971-1984 UNC to FDC in plastic case, along with books (2) Collectors Coins 2006 and Check Your Change 2006 in good second-hand condition
Provincial Bank trial proof, an ornate William Congreve design issued c.1820s, loosely mounted onto thin card, about UNC (this example has no watermark but others have been seen with an India "Bank of Hindustan" watermark)
Britannia Two Pounds 2004 SilverProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Two Pounds 1994 a 4-coin Trial set showing 4 stages of the production of the bimetallic Two Pound Coin UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
GB and World an interesting mixed group (10) GB (2) Farthings 1825 First Reverse GF, 1831 Fine, China Sycee ingot 38 grammes in silver 29mm diameter weight approximately 1 Tael, uniface domed on the reverse, Good Fine, Ancient Greece - Carthage (2) AE15 100-200 BC Head of Tanit VG, AE24 100-200BC Head of Tanit Fair, Greece Drachma 1873A VF, British West Africa Two Shillings 1936KN GEF/EF, Spain 100 Pesetas 1982 edges mis-struck and with a planchet clip EF, Halfpenny Southern Rhodesia 1944 with central hole around 3mm off-set Fine, Royal Mint Trial Piece for One Euro Cent, 16.5mm diameter in cupro-nickel, VF
Lead Trials (5) three on irregular shaped flans, two of these with military theme, the remaining two with bust of George VI, one of these on an oval flan, in mixed grades
Crown 1834 ESC 275 the John Jay Pittman example (David Akers sale Numismatic Inc 6-8 August 1999 Lot 3864) choice FDC pleasing old grey tone with orange and gold hues in places, free of contact marks and hairlines a choice coin. Rated R5 by ESC 5 - 10 examples known, and in today's buoyant and international market a difficult piece to estimate. Heritage of Dallas sold a high grade example in 2011 which realised $69,000 (£44,000 at 2011 exchange rates, £56,000 at todays) but key date rarities in choice grades have surged forward since then. For example the sister coin to this the 1831 crown with a mintage 10 to 15 times greater than the 1834 would have realised £8000 - £10000 in 2011 or put another way the 1834 could expect to realise 4 - 5 times more than the 1831 in a like for like grade, but an 1831 Crown in MS65 just realised £61,000 hammer price in St James Coinex sale September 2016. As this piece is choice and has been graded 88 by LCGS one could predict an MS65 could be given if submitted to the US graders and could argue that a £200,000 - £300,000 price ticket would not be absurd. However we have estimated it more conservatively and will await the results of the bidding. All William IV crowns are rare and sought after by collectors ESC lists three varieties of the 1831 in silver these were made for inclusion in the 1831 Proof Sets which had a mintage of just 225, a gold example is known dated 1831, a trial strike in lead dated 1832 and rated R7 (one or two in existence) and the 1834. This is the first 1834 example we have offered and the only example graded by LCGS whilst we have previously offered 11 examples of the 1831 crown and LCGS have graded three 1831s. Our research has found no other 1834 crowns sold since 2011 and this Pittman example to our knowledge has not been offered at auction since 1999 so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you.
Florins Elizabeth II Florin Engraver's Trial pieces undated c.1961 (5) each with TRIAL DIE on the reverse, the obverses with the standard early Elizabeth II portrait, the legend on each coin with a different typeface, with the type face abbreviated name raised in the field, i.e. Albertus (TRIAL ALB.) Albertus Light (ALB.L), Poliphilus (Pol.). Baskerville (BAS.), and Ionic (ION.) each coin UNC, comes with booklet and copy of original handwritten notes detailing each type face and the experiments conducted by the Deputy Master of the Mint into the suitability of certain styles of lettering for use in the design and minting of coins and medals, The set is accompanied by an additional handwritten note stating that there were originally seven sets made, these sets were then presented to the Queen for her consideration. One set had the handwritten note and typed manuscript, the other six sets, rather than having TRIAL DIE on the reverse, had plain reverses. This set is the original set, with a photostat copy of the folder from one of the six other sets which became detached from the coins. Comes in a large and impressive hard black case, originally purchased from the London Mint Office for £18,000, a wonderful documented insight into the processes involved in development of pre-decimal coinage in the early Elizabethan era
Fifty Pence Pattern or Trial undated (c.1961) 10-sided struck in cupro-nickel 12.34 grammes EF in a London Mint Office box with certificate, similar to the example in the Joanna Tansley collection DNW 28/9/2005 Lot 430
25 Pence 1981 Royal Mint Trial, nine sided, EXPERIMENTAL COIN 1981 around coat of arms ROYAL MINT beneath reverse, obverse ROYAL MINT TRIAL around crowned orb UNC in a London Mint Office box with certificate, believed to be one of only a small number in existence
Australia INA Retro Series Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII in silver, a trial having no obverse border beading UNC with some lustre, Rare, Canada INA Retro Series Fantasy Dollar 1901 Edward VII with die axis inverted Lustrous UNC, unique
Proof Sets (4) 1971, 1972, 1977, 1982, Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 1997 Diamond Wedding Silver Proof, Crowns (11) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (3), 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proofs (3), 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proofs (4, one without certificate, one with an interesting German certificate), Two Pounds 1989 a 2-coin set Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates unless stated, Plastic Sets 1953 (2) one missing the Penny UNC, Year Set 1962 UNC in maroon case, Jersey sets 1966 (3) Crowns double set (1) and Threepence/Penny double sets (2), nFDC boxed, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike UNC boxed, Southern Rhodesia Crowns 1953 Cecil Rhodes (2) UNC in the round green boxes of issue, USA Special Mint Set 1966 Prooflike UNC, in the long box of issue, Belgium Mint Sets 1974 (2) UNC in the wallets of issue, Ireland Year Set 1968 (5 coins) UNC in plastic wallet, Royal Mint Trial Two Pounds 1994 bimetallic, showing the four stages of the manufacture of the coin UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Royal Mint Year Sets (34) 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (7 coins), 2009 (11 coins) set with the 3xTwo Pounds and Kew Gardens 50 Pence, 2010 (12 coins), 2011 (13 coins), 2012 (10 coins), 2014 (14 coins), 2015 (13 coins), also 2008 double set Emblems of Britain and Royal Shield of Arms UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (13) 1999 Diana memorial, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Millennium, 2000 Dome mintmark (minted at the Dome), 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2002 Golden Jubilee, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday (2), 2007 Diamond Wedding, 2009 Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of Accession, 2012 Diamond Jubilee UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Five Pound Crown and stamps, Last £sd set Halfcrown to Farthing Elizabeth II issues mixed dates UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Royal Mint Trial set 1994 Two Pounds the four stage of the production of the trial coin. UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
DenmarkundatedPatterns or Trials for a new set of coins 50 Ore (14) with different numeric markings, in differing sizes and thickness, most with central holes UNC an unusual group
DenmarkundatedPatterns or Trials for a new set of coins all different 5 Krone (38), in differing sizes, metals, finish, edge types and thickness, some with and some without central holes UNC an unusual group
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