Jewellery Items - A gents pocket watch with 'Swiss Made' on the face, in a 9 carat gold case, on a 14 carat gold chain marked 585, total weigh of watch and chain 54.23 grammes, a gold wedding ring, 4.95 grammes hallmarked 22 carat, a gold coloured pin brooch with pearl and two pale blue gemstones, the pin not hallmarked, in a jeweller's case, a silver decanter collar 33mm wide and weighing 35.92 grammes, inscribed S.E.H hallmarked sterling silver, and a silver locket 11.15 hallmarked streling silver, some damage to the reverse, along with a One pound Page B322 serial number HZ30 583287 (last series) VF with some folds
Boxes and cases (30) includes boxes for 1887 set (11 coins) (2) both different, 1893 (10 coins), 1902 long sets (2), 1902 card box, 1911 blue box, 1927 set boxes (4) two card and two hard, 1937 Gold Set, 1937 15-coin sets (3), 1950 set, Maundy Money square boxes (7), Unofficial Victoria Jubilee Specimen set box, Sovereign and Half Sovereign 2-coin box, Unofficial 4-coin gold set box, a Victorian-style 5-coin box for a £5 and 4x Sovereign size coins, Unofficial Slide cases (3), marked for Victoria Old Head, Edward VII and George V, and a red Maundy pouch. The 1902 set boxes in poor condition, others in mixed condition some excellent
Mint Error - Mis Strike DecimalOne Pound 2016 12-sided Bimetallic the obverse with the legend as normal, but with the centre blank, missing the portrait of the Queen, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
USA Fantasy Banknotes in Silver (6 notes) each note One Quarter Pound (4 troy ounces) of .999 Fine Silver (so 24 ounces of silver in this lot) $1, $5, $10, $100, $ Million, $ Billion each 4 ounce silver note with elaborate and eye catching designs prooflike BU 5 out of the 6 in plush velvet presentation cases
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes GB Decimal Issues (10) Two Pounds 2006 missing most of the centre section, has possibly been cut after minting EF and lustrous, Twenty Pence 2009, the obverse with many raised lumps VF, Ten Pence 1968 a strike-through error on the obverse, an 18mm length depression covers much of the Queen's portrait, Fine/Good Fine, Ten Pence a blank flan GEF and lustrous, Ten Pence 2002 struck on a 20mm x 19mm slightly oval flan EF, Two Pence 1999 with around 75% of the coin very weakly struck, the lower left quarter of the obverse and lower right quarter of the reverse show correct detail, the remainder extremely weak, NEF, One Penny (4) 1971 with part of another coin struck from 8 to 9 o'clock on the reverse causing a depression in this area VF, 1971 struck off-centre on an 18mm diameter flan GVF, 1988 Reverse design not struck, reverse shows a faint outline of the Queen's portrait, GVF, 1997 weakly struck with much of the centre of the coin area weak, reverse with portcullis chains normally struck NEF
Casino Token - Imperial Palace 200 Dollars 1995 redeemable cash value, One Troy Pound of Silver, in .999 silver with gold coloured highlighting, with gold sun, Proof FDC in the box of issue
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimalOne Pound Obverse: Rank-Broadley portrait of the Queen, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters, date worn (1993) struck on a incorrect 21mm diameter nickel coated steel thin flan, 4.1 grammes, plain edge, legends worn appears NVG but probably around 'as made', a highly unusual error
Fantasy Strikes and Replicas (26) Five Pounds (2) 2010, 2013, Sovereigns 1913, 1914 (5), 1937, 1957 and 1959, the 1937 marked 9ct on the edge but the design filed and showing a base metal core, all in base metal and weighing between 3.7 grammes and 5 grammes, EF to UNC and South Africa Krugerrand 2012 19.5 grammes , all presumed base metal EF to UNC, Sovereigns 1887 and 1891 these poorly struck imitations 4.47 grammes and 4.55 grammes, Fine to Good Fine, World Crown-sized replicas (12) GB Crowns 1935 (2), 1937, Strait Settlements One Dollar 1904 (2), South Africa Crown 1952, Hong Kong Dollar 1867, Bermuda Crown 1959, Isle of Man Crown 1976, Bahamas Two Dollars 1966, and New Zealand One Dollar 1977 Waitangi Day (2), all appear around NVF to VF and with the appearance of being 'as made'
GB and World Numismatic First Day Covers in albums (63) includes some medallic issues and a few in silver, with many Crown-sized issues many of these being £5 face value issues, and a Coin and Banknote Cover 2000 comprising £5 Crown and Five Pound Banknote QM10 prefix on the envelope of issue, Manchester Games 2002 £2 4 coin set BU in a stamp cover, all covers housed in albums on the envelopes, or in the folders of issue, along with Five Pound Crowns (2) 1999 Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial, 1999 Millennium, Two Pounds 1997, One Pound 1997 all Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue
Mint Error - Mis Strike DecimalOne Pound 2016 12-sided Bimetallic the obverse with the legend as normal, but with the centre blank, missing the portrait of the Queen, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimalOne Pound 2017 the obverse central section extends to the outer rim between 4 and 5 o'clock in an oval shape, overlapping the 'ONE POUND' security feature, the coin is also struck off-centre, the reverse having a raised lip between 6 and 8 o'clock, the central section is smaller in this area, not covering all the details of the crown. When viewed from the edge, there is also a raised lip, the obverse measuring 23mm diameter and the reverse 24mm diameter. A highly unusual multi-error coin, EF
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
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Misstrikes - Errors (3) each with some of the flan missing in an eclipse shape Ten Pence 1971, Brass 3d 1967, Five Pence 1988 GEF- Lustrous Unc along with The Queen's 80th Birthday Minting Error Coin Set by London Mint Office contains two crown sized Five Pounds one in sterlingsilver the error being an inverted die alignment BU and cased with certificates (3 sets 6 coins)
Accessories including Westminster boxes with trays, Coin Library Albums, Royal Mint boxes, small albums and boxes, £1,000,000 Money Bag (empty sadly) (over 20 items)
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
Pop Legends Bust - The Beatles, Ceramic Sculpture of Paul McCartney 'Artist's Original Proof' by Martin Thompson for Peggy Davies, with gold lettering on the base. A one-off example and a must for Beatles memorabilia collectors. In excellent condition. We note a similar original Proof item of the John Lennon Bust from 2007 currently for sale on the internet for £2,995
Mint Errors - Mis-Strikes (10) Crowns (7) 1960, 1965, 1972 (2), 1980 a mix of metal flaws, weak striking, planchet clip and laminated flans, One Pound a very weak strike with little design remaining, on a thin flan and weighing 5.64 grammes, the edge milling weak but DECUS ET TUTAMEN bold, unusual, DecimalTen Pence 1973 with a planchet clip NEF, Iran 2000 Dinars (2 Kran) AH1310 Near Fine struck around 10% off-centre with around 4mm blank flan
Royal MintExperimentalOne Poundpattern design in plaster 175mm diameter, Crowned shield ONE POUND below, also two rubber inverse casts 170mm diameter and 215mm diameter, the first with Crowned shield ONE POUND below, similar to the plaster, the second with Royal Shield of Arms helmeted and crowned, with Crowned Lion and Unicorn supporters, DIEU ET MOIN DROIT on ribbon below, all in excellent condition, an unusual group giving an insight into the early stages of design and minting processes
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimalOne Pound 2016 struck off-centre with a raised lip from 7 o'clock to 12 o'clock on the obverse, the Queen's profile slightly doubled in this area, also the POU of POUND are double struck
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
Coin Cabinet Professionally made by Peter Nichols of St. Leonards 'Crozier Classic' 330mm x 330mm x 185mm, 14 trays, with all felts, lockable with key, in excellent second-hand condition, along with Crowns (4) 1889 VG, 1891 VG, 1935 GVF, 1937 NEF, and Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 NVF, the cabinet alone cost over £240 new
GB and Channel Islands First Day Covers, Numismatic First Day Covers, Cigarette Cards, Stamps and modern reproductions of black and white and sepia toned postcards, 1930s to 1990s issues, in books and albums, a wide variety of subjects, Monarchy, Ships, Railway, Sports, Wildlife, Entertainment etc. in mixed condition (lot, over 40 Kilos) includes over £35 face in currency within the numismatic sets, also First Class stamps in books (146)
The Edward VII and George V Stamp ingotcollection in silver (6) stamp values One Penny to One Pound UNC boxed in the Royal Mail wallets of issue, The Victorian Stamp ingot collection in silver (6) stamp values Half Penny to Five Pounds UNC boxed in the Royal Mail wallets of issue, along with an additional Victoria One Shilling Stamp ingot similar to the one in the previous set, UNC on the Royal Mail card of issue
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimalOne Pound 2012 the O in ONE not struck up, the coin has signs of die weakness in this area however there is also an area of similar appearance after POUND, GVF and unusual
Books (3) Pick Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money 1368-1960 11th Edition, Pick Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money 1961-present (2) 12th and 14th Editions, Replica Million Pound note as described in the Mark Twain novel, later made into a 1954 film starring Gregory Peck, plus two replica notes, a Million Pound note dated 20 June 1903, and a 'Bank of Restriction' note these with BANKSY and 3nnLSU underneath on the reverse
Mint errors - Mis-Strikes (2) DecimalTwenty Pence 1982 an off-metal strike in brass, struck on a small and thin flan 20mm diameter and weighing 1.85 grammes, off-centre and with the legend largely missing from the obverse and with some legend off the flan on the reverse, VF and unusual, along with Decimal One Pound a blank flan 9.46 grammes with a Wales edge with no milling visible, Fine
Hand Crafted SovereignCollection Boxes (2) one with George and the Dragon Sovereign reverse design the other with Sovereign Shield reverse design both containing one velvet tray with Sovereign sized inserts for 35 coins quality hard wood manufacture and a sophisticated way to house a Sovereign collection, we are told made in Germany with an original purchases price of £200, and offered here without reserve
Mint Error - Mis-Strikes Halfpenny George III Obverse and Reverse blank except for a rectangular countermark bearing the bust of George III, Near Fine, unusual, DecimalOne Pound with DECUS edge (not milled) and obverse and reverse blank, Fine, Penny 1967 struck on a thin flan weighing 5.7 grammes NVF with a regular issue (weighing 9.53 grammes) EF
Toy Money (92) a mixed group by Moore, Lauer and Hyams Five Pounds to One Eighth Farthing, also includes some World types, in mixed grades, the majority with attributions
Mint Errors Mis-strikes DecimalOne Pound to Decimal One Penny (46) most are planchet clips or multiple planchet clips or fractures EF to UNC and lustrous
Goblets York Minster (2) in silver commissioned in 1972 on the 500th Anniversary of the completion of the Gothic Minster and the end of 5 Years worth of restoration, UNC in the white boxes of issue with booklets. Pocket Sundial in silver by Ransom Gallery Ltd. weighing approx. 2 3/4 oz. inset with 10 small emeralds (originally 18) in the case of issue with certificate and original newspaper cutting showing original issue price of £95, Coins of the World (14) in a glass frame 254mm x 205mm with a printed map of the World EF-UNC largely 1950s and 1960s minors
Mint Errors (7) DecimalTwo Pounds 1998 with a badly defective edge around 25% of the coin GEF, One Pound Blank Flan EF, One Pound (in three pieces) with the centre of the reverse cut away the obverse hollowed out with a piece broken away EF, Twenty Pence 1990 struck off metal on an 18mm round flan EF, Ten Pences (2) 1968 Weakly struck obverse the reverse blank EF, 1971 Off-centre with a planchet clip EF, Two Pence Blank flan UNC
Toy Money by Lauer (19) silver (11), copper (8) both with 1887 Coinage head but dated 1897 with different reverses and dates. EF. In Lauer Nurnberg tin with white £5 note on lid,
Victoria Toy Money by Lauer (25) comprising 5 Sovereign (2), 2 Sovereign (2), Sovereign (2), Half Sovereign (2), Crown (2), Four Shillings (2), Halfcrown (2), Two Shillings (2), Shillings (2), Half Shillings (2), Threepences (2), Pennies (3) a high grade group AU-UNC most if not all with good lustre, comes in a miniature tin with a White £5 signature May on the top and inscribed on the back with a rider on horseback jumping a fence, an interesting lot
Coin and Banknote Displays in Glass Frames (4) 'Queen Elizabeth II The Pre-Decimal Currency of Great Britain 1953-1971' this in two Frames includes Five Pounds Hollom and O'Brien, One Pound Hollom and O'Brien, Ten Shillings Hollom and O'Brien plus two Sets Crown to Farthing these in UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Coins 1953 Crown to Farthing in UNC, The Royal Wedding Coin Collection comprising 14 Cupro-Nickel Crowns 1981 from various Commonwealth Countries UNC some with toning, plus Banknotes England and Scotland generally 1950s and 1960's issues £28.50 total face value in mixed circulated grades ROOM BUYERS ONLY NO POSTAL SERVICE
FantasyCrowns William IV in Silver (3) 1835 Reverse 'Three Graces', 1836 Reverse in the style of the 1826 Five Pounds, 1837 George and the Dragon BU, plus the Patina Collection (10) inspired by W.J.Taylor. Golden Alloy (2) Scotland 1808, Ireland 1808, Bronzed Copper (3) Gibraltar 1808 (2), Isle of Man 1808, Nickel Silver (1) Sierra Leone 1808, Aluminium (3) Ceylon, Jersey and GB, Pewter (1) Bahamas all BU
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