Shillings an impressive collection from Edward VI to Elizabeth II (246) without duplication being by type or date within type (later issues), the hammered containing examples of Ed VI, Phil & M., Eliz I, J I, Chas I, a siege piece and a Commonwealth, the Queen Anne impressive and containing types seldom offered such as 1704 and 3 varieties of the 1705, the George I containing WCC, a Northumberland and the later dates with issues in better grades, a mixed grade lot the collector clearly having concentrated on type rather than grade
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
Gibraltar 'Route to Victory' a 21-coin set 2004-2005 Crown-sized Proofs in silver each depicting key points in World War II, the reverses with coloured poppies; Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 a 9-coin set each depicting key moments in the Queen's life FDC in the boxes of issue; plus a further 12 modern World Silver Proofs nFDC-FDC a couple with toning in an additional Westminster box with certificates (42 coins in total)
Silver Proof Piedfort Collections (4) The 2005 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 4-coin set comprising Two Pounds 2005 Gunpowder Plot, Two Pounds 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Suspension Bridge, Fifty Pence 2005 Samuels Johnsons Dictionary; The 2006 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 6-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday with gold highlighting, Two Pounds (2) 2006 Brunel the Man, 2006 Brunel His Achievements, One Pound 2006 Egyptian Arch Railway Bridge, Fifty Pences 2006 (2) The Victoria Cross Award, and The Heroic Acts; The 2007 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2007 Diamond Wedding, Two Pounds 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, One Pound 2007 Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Fifty Pence 2007 100 Years of Scouting; The 2008 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 4-coin set comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday, 2008 Elizabeth I 450th Anniversary of Accession, Two Pounds 2008 Centenary of the 1908 Olympic Games in London, One Pound 2008 Royal Shield of Arms FDC, in the cases of issue with certificates; along with Family Silver Collection 2008 a 5-coin set comprising Five Pond Crowns (2) 2008 Elizabeth I 450th Anniversary of Accession, 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday, Two Pounds Britannia 2008, Two Pounds 2008 Centenary of the 1908 Olympic Games in London, One Pound Royal Arms Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate
Two Pounds Silver Proof Piedforts (8) 1999 RugbyWorld Cup Hologram, 2001 Marconi, 2003 DNA, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, 2008 Olympic Games Handover Ceremony, 2012 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Dickens, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof Piedforts with the coloured flags and streamers, Two Pounds Silver Proofs (6) 2001 Marconi, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 2008 100th Anniversary of the 4th Olympiad, 2012 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Charles Dickens, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 2006 Brunel the Man and Brunel His Achievements Silver Proofs, all FDC in the original boxes of issue with certificates
KoreanWar group of three to Sjt. J. Watson, K.O.S.B. & Royal Scots, British Korea Medal (22406463 Pte J Watson K.O.S.B.), U.N. Korea Medal, unnamed as issued, Efficiency Medal EIIR with Terrotorial suspension & additional silver Long Service bar (22406463 S. Sjt. J Watson R.S.) Mounted as worn EF.
India - British (14) One Rupee (8) 1840, 1862, 1901, 1904C, 1905B, 1916C, 1941B, 1945B, Half Rupee (6) 1835, 1840, 1910, 1919B, 1941B, 1943B NEF- Lustrous UNC, plus India - Kutch 5 Kori 1936 Edward VIII UNC
Coin First Day Covers Albums (2) The Millennium comprising 14 stamp covers, 7 coin covers (one includes a 1981 Sovereign), and a Coin and Banknote Set (2) 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary Five Pounds Lowther prefix QC03 UNC, and Five Pound Crown 2003 UNC, 2002 Golden Jubilee Five Pounds Lowther prefix QE50 UNC, and Five Pound Crown 2002 UNC, The History of World War II 9 Coin covers, some with Island Coinage issues and medallic issues, plus a Coin and Banknote cover comprising £5 stamp Windsor Castle, Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother and Five Pounds Lowther QM10 UNC, both sets in the albums of issue
Five Pound Crowns (3) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding Silver Proof, 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday Silver Proof, Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 1999 Millennium Silver and 2000 Millennium Fine Silver with gold highlighting Proofs, Crowns 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding Silver Proof, Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VII Coincraft issue Proof, FDC in the cases of issue most with certificates, Fantasy Crown 1936 restrike by Hearn boxed UNC, plus Crowns (16) 1935, 1937 Proof, 1951 boxed (2), 1953 Proof, 1960, 1960 Polished Die, 1965 (2, 1 gilded), 1972, 1977 (3), 1980 (2), 1981, Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday EF-UNC, Shilling 1934, Threepence 1945, Guernsey 8 Doubles 1947, Australia Shilling 1922 in mixed circulated grades
Fifty Pence Silver Proofs (3) 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, 2009 Kew Gardens (2), Fifty Pence Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 2000 Public Libraries, 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, 2007 100 Years of Scouting, Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 2006 The Victoria Cross The Award and the Heroic Acts Silver Proofs, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2000 Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC-FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Fifty Pence 2011 Olympic Issues in Silver (7) Cycling, Gymnastics, Aquatics, Tennis, Boxing, Rowing, Football and Basketball BU in the Royal Mint wallets of issue with certificates (originally issued at £35 each by the Royal Mint)
Ar nomos. Calabria. Tarentum. C, 315-302 BC. Obv; Nude warrior on horseback holding two spears, API below. Rev;Taras riding dolphin holding kantharos. HN Italy 939. Good surfaces. 7.82g. 20mm. VF.
GermanyPrisoner of War WW1 (26) all different, includes a linen 1 mark 1915 from Bad Colberg gFine, Hesepe 5pfg to 10 mark, Hammerstein 5 mark and many other camps, various grades but many in UNC
Unofficial Sets (8) in slide cases George VI Halfcrown to Farthing mixed dates and grades, George V Halfcrown to farthing mixed dates and grades, VictoriaJubilee Head Silver Set Crown to Farthing (7 coins) mixed dates and grades, Victoria Veiled Head Crown to Farthing (9 Coins) mixed dates and grades, Edward VII Halfcrown to Farthing (8 coins) mixed dates and grades, Elizabeth II Pre-Decimal Crown to Farthing 10 Coins) UNC, Proof Sets (2) 1970, 1972 nFDC-FDC, Mint Set 1977 (7 coins) Crown to Half Penny UNC
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 UNC or near so in the red box of issue, as part of a group of GB and World largely base metal (41) in mixed grades along with a quantity of badges a wide variety mostly base metal
Canada Brewers and Allied Traders International Exhibition and Market (2) Cider in Cask and Bottled Cider prize medals 1913 44mm diameter weights 46.34 grammes and 46.30 grammes both choice UNC in Sulley and Rangers cases. Prize Medal Poultry Best Breed 1932-1933 40mm diameter in silver by P.Stall, Birmingham awarded to Miss N.B.Maddison GEF boxed
Halfcrown 1708 E as ESC 576 with the E below bust backwards and incuse, also with another partial E impression in the third quarter on the reverse VF and most unusual
Battle of Copenhagen 1801 38mm diameter in silver by Loos Sommer A 81, Bergsoe 32 ,Obverse: Seated Justice, holding scales and handing sword over to a warrior in classical roman armour. Legend: GUD OG DEN RETFAERDIGE SAG Reverse: Warrior with Danish shield, fighting Hydra (personification of the British fleet) in sea. EF with some hairlines, we note similar pieces have ben recently traded at over US$300
Medals (6) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 in silver 26mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issue (2) Eimer 1817 GEF toned, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 in bronze 56mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issue (2) Eimer 1817 UNC in the red boxes of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 the Official Royal Mint issue (2) EF with some contact marks
Music & Academic Prize medals (5): Handel Centenary Festival 1859 (Miss A Madot, performer), bronze (Eimer 1527), Royal Academy of Music medal to Ernest Fowles, Harmony 1884, in case. Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society 1833, bronze to Anna Maria Fox (Eimer 1272), Cambridge University winning Company medal, bronze 1904, bronze. Hampshire Public Schools Sports award, silver oval plaque rev engraved "1912 hurdles senior won by S.C. Alexander". EF (5).
Two Pounds (5) 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver proof, 1996 Football Silver Proof, 1997 Silver Proof, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive Silver Proof, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 Silver Proofs FDC in the cases of issue with certificates
IndiaDollar (2 Rupees 8 Annas) Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse D.R.Golder Head of the King facing left, Reverse 1 DOLLAR 2 RUPEES 8 ANNAS Indian script and date 1936, One each of 8 different metals, Proof .925 Silver, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, PiedfortCopper, Silver coated Piedfort, Gold plated copper, Milled edge, only 18 pieces struck in each metal, Lustrous UNC
Jubilee 1897 silver (2) 26mm., Coronation 1911, silver, 31mm. Jubilee 1935 silver, 32mm., in box, Coronation 1937 silver, 32mm. (2). Official Royal Mint issues. Edward VII Coronation 1902, silver, Investiture of Edward Prince of Wales 1911, silver. GVF or better. (8).
GroatEdward IV 2nd reign London mint, no stops on Obv., rose after DIVTORE and extra pellets in LON and CIVI qtrs m.m. pierced cross w/central pellet/pierced cross (Blunt & Whitton Type XX/XIX mule, Delme-Radcliffe 329, Stewartby p.433 VR, N.1631, S2098) VF with a very slight curvature to the edge of the flan. Rare.
GroatEdward IV 2nd reign London mint, saltire stops on Obv., rose after DEVM m.m. pierced cross w/pellet in lower left qtr (Blunt & Whitton Type XVIIIb, Stewartby p.433, N.1631, S2098) VF and in good metal. The flan not perfectly round.
Ar denarius. P Fonteius P f Capito. C, 55 BC. Obv; P FONTEIVS PF CAPITO III VIR; Helmeted and draped bust of Mars, trophy over shoulder. Rev; MN FONT TR MIL; horseman galloping right about to spear a warrior below who is attacking a third combatant. RRC 429/1. Good silver and surfaces. 3.97g. 20mm. GVF.
Royal Academy of Arts 1901, Edward VII Medal, by T.Brock, silver, 54mm, rev. STVDY with torso on plinth. Rim engraved "Amy Joanna Fry for a cartoon of a draped figure. (Eimer 1862). Small edge knock otherwise VF.
GroatEdward IV 2nd reign London mint m.m. annulet (Blunt & Whitton Type XIV, Stewartby p.433, N.1631, S2096) NVF with some encrustation/discolouration and minor flan loss
HalfgroatEdward III Pre-treaty Series E York mint variety with Lis on breast (Doubleday 449, LAL 12, N.1166, S.1582) GF or better with a little edge loss. Rare. The Doubleday specimen is catalogued as 'a very rare variety'. However, with the onset of metal detecting more specimens have come to light.
Royal Artillery Institution, The Neville Walford Medal by John Pinches, silver, 50mm, Obv. female figure seated with field gun behind, rev. "Neville Lloyd Walford Royal Artillery1865-1901" within wreath. Rim engraved "Lieut B.H.B.Stockton, M.C. R.A. 1926". This medal was awarded triennially since 1905 for most valuable work in connection with foreign artillery. In case, EF.
The Patterns of Edward VIII, Silver Plated Commemorative Medal Collection a 7-coin set 1937 comprising Medal plus representations of the Pattern Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, Scottish Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence FDC in the Westminster box of issue with certificate
Hammered (2) GroatEdward III Pre-treaty Series C London mint variety with top arches fleured (Doubleday 384, N.1147, S.1565) Fine with parallel striking cracks at 10 o'clock, Groat Edward III Pre-treaty Series D London mint N's reverse barred, m.m. cross 1 broken (Doubleday 403-4, N.1152, S.1566) Fine with some edge loss and a resulting surface crack to the obverse, deeply toned.
Halfcrowns Edward VIII 1936 INA Retro Patterns (8) Obverse portrait of king, facing right by Percy Metcalfe. Reverse arms within flag. Struck in 8 metals one each in .925 silver, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, nickel silver, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), silver coated piedfort, PLAIN EDGE (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
1939-45 War medal group of four to Pte. Wilcock R.A.P.C., 1939-45 and Africa Stars, War Medal, General Service Medal GVIR issue bar Malaya (22144348 Pte. R.A. Wilcock R.A.M.C.) Mounted as worn GVF.
First World War Memorial Plaque to Frederick Charles Langtry EF. Private Langtry 24th Bn. Royal Fusiliers died on 7th August 1916 and is buried at Corbie Communal Cemetery, Somme, sold with copied service papers and CWG records
Crowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse portrait of King right by Percy Metcalfe, reverse, stylised St George (‘Rocking Horse') also after P Metcalfe. Plain Edge. One of each in 8 different metals, .925 SilverProof, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Silver coated Piedfort, Copper Piedfort, Gold coated copper Piedfort (akin to Barton's Metal) Only 18 pieces struck in each metal, Lustrous UNC
Crowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1937 (8) Obverse portrait of King right by Percy Metcalfe, reverse, stylised St George (‘Rocking Horse') also after P Metcalfe. Plain Edge. One of each in 8 different metals, .925 SilverProof, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Silver coated Piedfort, Copper Piedfort, Gold coated copper Piedfort (akin to Barton's Metal) Only 18 pieces struck in each metal, Lustrous UNC
Crowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns Patina Series 1937 (8) Obv, portrait of King left by DR Golder. Date 1937 behind head. Reverse, St George and the Dragon in ‘Rocking Horse' style, after the design by P Metcalfe. Milled edge. One of each in 8 different metals, .925 SilverProof, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Silver coated Piedfort, Copper Piedfort, Gold coated copper Piedfort (akin to Barton's Metal) Only 18 pcs made of each metal Lustrous UNC
Crowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns Patina Series 1937 (8) Obv, portrait of King left by DR Golder. Date 1937 behind head. Reverse, St George and the Dragon in ‘Rocking Horse' style, after the design by P Metcalfe. Milled edge. One of each in 8 different metals, .925 SilverProof, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Silver coated Piedfort, Copper Piedfort, Gold coated copper Piedfort (akin to Barton's Metal) Only 18 pcs made of each metal Lustrous UNC
IndiaDollar (2 Rupees 8 Annas) Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1936 (8) Obverse D.R.Golder Head of the King facing left, Reverse 1 DOLLAR 2 RUPEES 8 ANNAS Indian script and date 1936, One each of 8 different metals, Proof .925 Silver, Nickel Silver, Aluminium, Golden Alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, PiedfortCopper, Silver coated Piedfort, Gold plated copper, Plain edge, only 18 pieces struck in each metal, Lustrous UNC
Camphill School, Paisley Prize medal 55mm diameter in silver awarded to Thomas Coats 1901 Merit Certificate Class Section A presented by Peter Coats Esq. EF in the original Duff & Miller Box
Hammered (3) PennyHenry III Short cross, Class 7b, RICARD ON LVN, London mint (N.979B, S.1356B) GF, toned Penny Edward I, Cross Moline mintmark, Bishop Bec, unknown class, Durham mint CIVI TAS DVR EME, Fine, Penny Edward I, Plain cross mintmark, unknown class, Durham mint CIVI TAS DVR EME, Fine, dark tone
Russia (8) Russian State War Loan Bond 1916 for 100r, green. 1919 State bond for 5,00r. Russian State "Rente" Bonds1924 (6) for 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000 & 2500 r, all with coupons attached. VF.
AustraliaFlorins Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (8), Obv portrait of king by P Metcalfe. Reverse arms of Australia. Struck in 8 metals one each in .925 silver, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, nickel silver, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), silver coated Piedfort, milled edge Prooflike UNC
Florins Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (8) Obverse portrait of king, facing right by Percy Metcalfe. Reverse Crowned Shields. Struck in 8 metals one each in .925 silver, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, nickel silver, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), silver coated piedfort, plain edge (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
Halfcrowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1937 (7) Obverse King facing left by D R Golder. Reverse, St George and Dragon after P. Metcalfe. .925 ProofSilver, Aluminium, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Piedfortcopper, Silver coated piedfort, Gold coated copper (akin to Barton's metal) plain edge, only 18 pcs struck of each metal Lustrous UNC
Halfcrowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1937 (8) Obverse King facing left by D R Golder. Reverse, St George and Dragon after P. Metcalfe. .925 Proof Silver, Aluminium, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Piedfortcopper, Silver coated piedfort, Gold coated copper (akin to Barton's metal) and Nickel Silver, milled edge, only 18 pcs struck of each metal Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
Halfcrowns Edward VIII INA Retro Patterns 1937 (8) Obverse King facing left by D R Golder. Reverse, St George and Dragon after P. Metcalfe. .925 ProofSilver, Nickel-silver, Aluminium, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured alloy, Piedfortcopper, Silver coated piedfort, Gold coated copper (akin to Barton's metal) milled edge, only 18 pcs struck of each metal Lustrous UNC
Canada50 Cents Edward VIII 1937 INA Retro Patterns (8) Obverse Portrait by P.Metcalfe, Reverse Arms of Canada, Struck in 8 metals one each in .925 silver, Golden alloy, Platinum coloured metal, aluminium, nickel silver, Piedfortcopper, Gold coated copper (Barton's metal), silver coated Piedfort, PLAIN EDGE (only 18 sets made) Lustrous UNC and Prooflike
Christ's Hospital School, 35mm diameter in silver, undated (c.1790) Eimer 29 Obverse Bust of Edward VI right, Reverse open book with HEAR.READ.MARK.LEARN above, Exergue: CHRISTS HOSPITAL INST.MDLIII EF with traces of lustre and some tape residue on the obverse, Edge reading (the name of the marker) J.no.STEn. FERRITER 1820
Royal Society of Arts, Albert Medal 1863 by W.Wyon, bronze, 56mm, rim engraved "Albert Edward White Intermediate Examinations 1940". In case. Together with a modern bronze medal and TibetDalai Lama Crown of Liberty medal. EF. (3).
British War & Victory Medals to 25274 Pte P A Boston Oxf & Bucks L.I. With copied service papers showing entitlement to IGS 1908 medal with Afgan NWFF 1919. GVF.
Halfpenny19th CenturyWarwickshire, Atherstone, Sir George Chetwynd, Grendon 1842. Obverse: Bust to right: "SIR GEORGE CHETWYND BARONET. 1842.". Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Chetwynd family: "GRENDON HALFPENNY". Plain edge. Privately issued by Sir George Chetwynd, a great numismatist of the 19th century, for fellow collectors. His collection was sold over four days in September 1872, Bell Warwickshire No: A2, Davis Token Coinage of Warwickshire No: 821 EF Rare
Half SovereignEdward VI Second period Crowned Bust mintmark Y Southwark mint Schneider 687 S.2438North 1911 5.5 grammes VF with a handful of heavier contact marks in the obverse field otherwise struck on a full and round flan and with much eye appeal (bought Grantham Coins 2/7/1985 £825)
PennyEdward the Martyr Sole type Mossop Plate I, No.30 B.M.C. I, No.17 (same dies) S.1142North 763 Lincoln mint, moneyer LEVIG, weight 1.4 grammes, VF/GVF, Very Rare (bought Spink 1986 £1250) superior to the example in the Judson Collection which realised £2500 hammer price at DNW October 2002
The Millionaires Collection a 15-coin set in gold and rhodium plated gold comprising modern issues each 22mm in diameter and weighing 4.0 grammes Alfred the Great monogrammed Penny, Elizabeth I Pound, James I Spur Ryal, Commonwealth Halfcrown, Henry VIII George Noble, Carlisle Siege Shilling, Henry IIIGold Penny, Cromwell Sixpence, Henry VII Sovereign, Edward VI Crown, Anne Five Guineas, Edward III Gold Leopard, Henry VIII Testoon, Charles I Oxford Crown, Coenwulf Gold Penny FDC in the presentation box of issue with certificates
Quarter NobleEdward III Treaty Period London Mint Annulet before EDWARD S.1511 mintmark Cross Potent GVF with a small striking split from the edge at 3 o'clock on the reverse this also leading to just inside the inner circle where a there is small flan split
Great Seals of the Realm, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and cased as issued
Quarter RyalEdward IV First Reign Shield in quatrefoil E above, rose to left and sun to right Schneider 414 S.1965North 1560 mintmark Sun over crown both sides 1.9 grammes NVF with a thin flan split from the edge across the top of the shield (bought C.J.Martin 21/6/1986 £265)
World Sets in Silver (6) China10 Yuan a 2-coin set 1999 comprising 10 Yuan 1999 Coin of Greeting Spring and 1999 Chinese Traditional Auspicious Matters .999 Silver Proofs with coloured reverses, Fiji Birds of the Fiji Islands Two Dollars 2007 a 4-coin set comprising Blue Crested Broadbill, Island Thrush, Collared Lory and White Collared Kingfisher .999 Silver Proofs with coloured reverses, New Zealand Two Dollars 2007 Great Motorcycles of the 30's a 4-coin set comprising Two Dollars '1930 BSA Sloper', '1932 Brough Superior SS100', '1938 IZH 8', and '1931 Matchless Silver Hawk' .999 Silver Proofs with makers logo in colour on the reverse, Guernsey/Jersey/Alderney 2004 Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War Silver Proofs with coloured reverses and miniature replica medal, New Zealand One Dollar 2005 Rugby The Lions Silver Proof FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Alderney/Guernsey/Jersey 2004 60th Anniversary of D-Day a 3-coin set comprising Alderney Five Pound Crown 2004, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 2004, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2004 plus pin badges of flags of GB, USA and Canada and reproduction miniature medal and reproduction newsprint of June 6 1944 FDC in the tin of issue
Marshall Islands The Legendary Aircraft of World War II Fifty Dollars Silver Collection 1991 (22 coins) all struck in .999 Silver and Proof FDC boxed as issued with certificates, Marshall Islands Legendary Aircraft of World War II 1991 (24) $10 brass BU in the blue Westminster presentation box, Isle of ManCrowns 1995 a 5-coin set Aircraft of World War II Silver Proofs FDC boxed with three certificates
Guernsey a comprehensive collection 1830 onwards (260), in an album thoroughly researched for minor varieties 8 Doubles to 1 Double comprising 1 Double (34), 2 Doubles (26), 4 Doubles (58), 8 Doubles (78), Ten Shilling (1), Threepence (4), Decimal Coinage Two Pounds (1), One Pound (5), Fifty Pence (7), Crown 25 Pence (6), Twenty Pence (7), Ten Pence (10), Five Pence (7), Two Pence (6), Penny (9), Half Penny (1), the majority in lustrous high grade includes numismatic literature relating to the series. A full list of the collectors notes is available by clicking a link which follows the lot description (on the London Coins web site) grades, authenticity and values are the collectors not ours so are not guaranteed correct or accurate by us, and please note our terms and conditions regarding bulk lots which states they are not subject to return, buyers should satisfy themselves before bidding that they are happy to purchase if they win the lot.
The 2003 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection comprising Two Pounds 2003 DNA Proof, One Pound 2003 and Fifty Pence WSPU: The 2004 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 3-coin set comprising Two Pounds 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, One Pound 2004 Forth Rail Bridge, Fifty Pence 2004 4-minute mile 50th Anniversary: The 2005 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 4-coin set comprising Two Pounds (2) 2005 Gunpowder Plot, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, One Pound 2005 Menai Straits Suspension Bridge, Fifty Pence 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary: The 2006 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 6-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, Two Pounds (2) Brunel 'The Man' and Brunel 'His Achievements', One Pound Egyptian Arch, Fifty Pences (2) Victoria Cross 'The Award' and Victoria Cross 'The Heroic Acts': The 2007 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 5-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2007 Diamond Wedding, Two Pounds 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, Two pounds 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery, One Pound 2007 Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Fifty Pence 2007 Centenary of the Scout Movement: The 2008 Silver Proof Piedfort Collection a 4-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown Elizabeth I 450th Anniversary of Accession, Five Pound Crown Prince Charles 60th Birthday, Two Pounds 100th Anniversary of the 4th Olympiad, One Pound Shield: (in total 6 cased sets 25 coins) all FDC as issued with certificates
Guernsey a collection in two stock boxes 1830 onwards 8 Doubles to 1 Double (205) all attributed with minor varieties 8 Doubles (97), 4 Doubles (55), 2 Doubles (22), 1 Double (31), in mixed grades to UNC, a comprehensive list of all the minor varieties is available if requested. A full list of the collectors notes is available by clicking a link which follows the lot description (on the London Coins web site) grades, authenticity and values are the collectors not ours so are not guaranteed correct or accurate by us, and please note our terms and conditions regarding bulk lots which states they are not subject to return, buyers should satisfy themselves before bidding that they are happy to purchase if they win the lot.
Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente Cordiale Silver Proof, Five Pound Crowns a 2-coin set 2009 and 2010 Countdown to London 2012 XXX Olympiad Silver Proofs (housed in the four-coin box), Two Pounds 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2011 500th Anniversary of the Launch of the Mary Rose Silver Proof, One Pound 2010 London Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound 2010 Belfast Silver Proof Piedfort, One Pound a 4-coin set 2004-2007 Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence 2010 100 Years of Girl Guiding Silver Proof, Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 2006 The Victoria Cross The Award and the Heroic Acts Silver Proofs FDC in the cases of issue with certificates
Two Pounds Silver Proof Piedforts (6) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1995 UN, 1995 Peace Dove, 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1999 RugbyWorld Cup Hologram, 2001 Marconi, Two Pounds Silver Proofs (8) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1995 Peace Dove, 1997, 1998, 1999 Rugby World Cup, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World war II, 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1997 and 1998 Silver proof Piedforts, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU Presidency Silver Proof, Ten Pence a 2-coin set 1992 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs all FDC in the cases of issue with certificates
PennyEdward the Elder, King of Wessex Two-line type B.M.C. I, No.40 S.1087North 649 type HP1 moneyer name in two lines with three crosses between, and a pellet above and below, moneyer ECLAF VF with a slight edge break, and neatly repaired (bought C.J.Martin 1984 £95) Refer to SCBI 9 Ashmolean, No.299
IndiaDollar 2 Rupees 8 Annas 1936 Edward VIII Retro Pattern Fantasy by INA Ltd. Obverse, a left facing portrait of Edward VIII by D.R.Golder, Reverse India and denomination nFDC
First World War Medals (7), British War & Victory Medal pairs (18-363 Pte.W.J.Andreson R.Ir.Rif. & 13581 Pte J Anderson, R.S.Fus). British War Medals (5278 Pte.W.Bratty R. Ir.Rif. 6756 Pte J Russell R.Ir.Rif. - this lacking suspension), Victory Medal (12779 Pte J.Dornan, R. Innis Fus.)
Tristan Da Cunha Five Pounds 2008 End of World War I SilverProof with gold plating and rubies and sapphire on surface, Tristan Da Cunha Five Pounds Britannia 2009 Britannia in silver gold plated with rhodium highlighting inset with three gemstones, FDC in London Mint boxes, Liberia Five Dollars Tanks of World War II a 5-coin set 2008 all different with coloured reverses FDC in a shell-shaped case with certificates, GB Pre-Decimal and Decimal set (24) with coloured designs, GB Two Pounds Britannia 2010 UNC in case, History of the 20p a 4-coin set comprising Double Florin 1888 GF, Decimal 20p 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort, Twenty PenceUndatedmule 2008, Twenty Pence 2008 EF with partial gold and rhodium plating, in a London Mint box with certificate
A mixture of detected hammered coins (26) taking in the reigns of Richard I, John, Henry III, Edward I, II, III, Elizabeth I, and Charles II. Group includes 2 continental hammered and a Henry III Class Ia penny of Dublin. Denominations range from cut farthings to an Elizabeth I Groat. Mostly attributed by the finder. Very good to Fine
Allied Anti-German World War 2 airdrop note, one side is a forged 50 Reichspfennig and the other side has derogatory anti-German propaganda, mainly dropped over the Channel Islands & Norway, good Fine and scarce
GroatEdward IV Light Coinage London mint m.m. rose quatrefoils by bust and pellet in first quarter of reverse (Blunt & Whitton Type Vd 2, N.1568, S2000) VF, deeply toned, and generally well struck.
India, coppers a collection of (69) early types and dumps, attributed by the original collector and including Ghorids (1206 - 1215), Khwarezm Shahs (1200 - 1220), Qarlughids (post 1249), Sultans of Delhi, Mamluk Fals, Cholas Raja Raja Chola etc. mixed generally collectable grades
Anglo-Gallic Hardi d'Argent Edward the Black Prince Poitiers mint, P between Q and I on reverse only, Elias 205b (born 1330 died 1376) the only penny minted by a non-monarch or protector, weight 1.1 grammes, Near VF with a few light verdigris spots (bought C.J.Martin 1983 £30)
Coronation & Jubilee Medals (3) Edward VII, by Elkington, silver another in white metal. George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935, Royal Mint issue by P Metcalfe, silver, 57mm. (Eimer 2029). All EF & in cases of issue.
Hammered (4) An interesting group which represents the transition from short cross to cross and pellets coinage in England during the 13th century, PennyJohn Class 5c SIMON ON CAN Canterbury mint (N,971, S.1352) GF, very slight flan loss but a clear portrait, Penny Henry III Class 5a RICARD ON LVND London mint (N.991/2, S.1367),VF and nicely toned, flan slightly crimped and the reverse a little off struck, Penny Edward I Class VI IOH ON SEINTED Bury St. Edmunds mint (N.1001, S.1377) Fine, the crude portrait mostly clear, probably from the Colchesterhoard, Penny Edward I Class 4d with pellet at beginning of Obv. and rev. legend Canterbury mint (N.1026, S.1419) GF and toned
Hammered (5) A date run of hammered halfpennies from 1327-1461 taking in the whole Lancastrian blood-line from Edward III onwards, Halfpenny Edward III Florin coinage (N.1131, S.1557) Fine, Halfpenny Richard II Type I (N.1331, S.1698) NVF and on a full, round flan, Halfpenny Henry IV Heavy coinage (N.1352, S.1723) AF, strictly a fragment but the atypical bust style of this rare coinage still clear, Halfpenny Henry V Class D with annulets by hair (N.1410, S.1795) Fine, Halfpenny Henry VI Leaf-trefoil? Issue (N.1492, S.1905) Fine, slightly crimped
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