Sixpence 1928 ESC 1817, Bull 3900 Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA ESC 606, Bull 1688 a sharply struck example with traces of underlying colourful tone, in an NGC holder and graded MS64, the joint finest known on the NGC Census
Florin 1881 ESC 856, Bull 2902, Davies 772, in an NGC holder and graded MS64, a choice and lustrous example, the joint finest known recorded by the NGC Census, PCGS have recorded 1 in MS65 and 2 in MS64+. One of a number of choice Gothic Florins offered in this sale
Halfcrown 1910 ESC 755, Bull 3576 in an NGC holder and graded MS65, the joint finest known with only 2 examples having been graded NGC MS65. Further examination of the NGC Census shows only two Edward VII Halfcrowns of all dates being recorded in higher grades, a single 1902 and a single 1907 each grading MS66, thus confirming the rarity of this series in the highest grades
Shilling 1858 Second 8 over 6 Bull 3012, Davies 874 dies 2A Choice UNC with a delightful olive and gold toning, over much original mint lustre with outstanding eye appeal. As a rare variety that usually is only found in low grade, this is quite possibly one of the finest known examples
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741, in an NGC holder and graded MS65 a choice piece, all George V pre-1920 Florins extremely hard to find in choice grades. At the time of writing NGC have graded 86 examples, 4 in MS65 with none finer, also PCGS have only graded 2 example in MS65, thus making this the joint finest known
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, UNC with good subdued lustre, well struck with excellent surfaces, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with the key identifiers very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2544 (part)
Farthing 1881H Cooke type B, Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Choice UNC with practically fully lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples this far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A157 3/6/2017 Lot 3455 hammer price £50
Sixpence 1933 ESC 1822, Bull 3913 Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A135 December 2011 Lot 2058 (part)
Shilling 1923 ESC 1433, CGS type SH.G5.1923.01, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded CGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1693 ESC 519, Bull 860 UNC or very near so, with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a superb example of the second busts/third shields type, many times rarer in high grade than the first busts coinage, and would be a superb addition to any top quality Halfcrown collection, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Adams Collection, Spink Coin Auction No.5033 December 2005 Lot 408 hammer price £1900
Halfcrown 1844 ESC 677, Bull 2720 UNC and choice with blue and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrown are notoriously difficult to find in grades 80 and above, those graded 82 and higher are all truly rare
Halfcrown 1930 ESC 779, Bull 3739 Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece the obverse in particular with stunning eye appeal, the key date in the series and the finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This would be a choice addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 UNC with slight traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a truly stunning piece, an early strike from fresh dies, the obverse portrait with fully struck hair and ribbon edge detail, the reverse shield with full detail with the Irish harp and the lion's faces all fully struck, would be a top quality addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Florin 1856 No Stop After Date ESC 813A, Bull 2833, Choice UNC with gold and olive toning over original mint lustre, a truly beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. This coin the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65, also the joint finest PCGS grade for this date, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer with the coin.
Penny 1834 Peck 1459 UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A116 March 2007 Lot 1135 hammer price £650, this date very rare in high grade, the finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC a superb example, choice with old grey toning, the obverse with touches of gold in the legends, the reverse with underlying original lustre, the finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1708 SEPTIMO Second Bust, Plain below, ESC 577, Bull 1370 A/UNC with old grey tone enhanced by touched of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the second finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1859 with stop after date, ESC 817, Bull 2843 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, all Gothic Florins graded 80 and above very difficult to find, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A134 September 2011 Lot 1959 hammer price £460
Halfcrown 1836 WW in script ESC 666, Bull 2482 Choice UNC with blue/green and golden toning over original lustre, a choice and original piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1918KN Freeman 184 dies 2+B UNC the reverse with good lustre enhanced by gold and magenta toning, a most attractive and eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A127 December 2009 Lot 2075, hammer price £900, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 June 2018 Lot 1833 hammer price £1400
Halfcrown 1906 ESC 751, Bull 3572 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the third finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1839 39 over 43 Bronzed Proof, Reverse Upright, Peck 1523, nFDC with much underlying lustre and attractive tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1873 ESC 841, Bull 2879, Die Number 128 UNC and with practically full lustre enhanced by touched of golden toning, an extremely eye-catching piece, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, nFDC to FDC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke Collection Lot 144, May 2006, Ex-Farthing Specialist (around 1980), Ex-T.D.Shepherd Collection
Halfpenny 1788 Pattern in Silver-plated copper Peck 964, DH11, Obverse: Three hair curls below the bust now appear crescent-shaped, the stop after REX now weakly struck, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe, date at end of legend. In Exergue: a rudder and a palm branch, Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, light friction to the highest points only, of comparable quality to the Nicholson collection example, About UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the finest known of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A115 December 2006 Lot 931 hammer price £300
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Bronzed Copper by Droz. Peck 953, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: guilloche, A Very Rare Pattern, indeed, Peck states ER (Extremely Rare) for this type, nFDC attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 10/2/1995, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN311)
Halfcrown 1879 ESC 703, Davies 585 dies 3C, UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a superb and eye-catching example, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1880 ESC 705, Bull 2756, Davies 589 dies 5D UNC with original tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1884 ESC 712, Bull 2764 UNC with good original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint second finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, VictoriaYoung Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1887 Young HeadESC 717, Bull 2769 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Victoria Young Head Halfcrowns of all dates extremely difficult to find in grade 80 and above
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575, UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with touches of pastel toning, a small area of toning below the crown on the reverse barely detracts, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Edward VII Halfcrowns seldom seen in grades 80 and above as many are heavily bagmarked due to the wide fields. Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 485 hammer price £650
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Brown Gilt, by Droz. Peck 952, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: guilloche, A Very Rare Pattern, nFDC and retaining much original colour, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 17/8/1985, Ex-Nicholson collection 2003 (BN326)
Halfpenny 1865 5 over 3 Freeman 297 dies 7+G UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63 RB, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 563 hammer price £120
Penny 1868 Freeman 56 dies 6+G UNC and attractively toned, seldom seen in high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 Lot 2432 hammer price £320
Sixpence 1731 Roses and PlumesESC 1607, Bull 1741 UNC with good, pale lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the Finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63 the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Half Sovereign 1911 Marsh 526 in an NGC holder and graded MS66. At the time of writing the joint finest known of 87 coins that NGC have graded of this type
Half Sovereign 1914 Marsh 529 in an NGC holder and graded MS66+.At the time of writing the joint finest known of 191 coins that NGC have graded of this type
Shilling 1708 Third Bust, Plain in angles ESC 1147, Bull 1399 Choice UNC with gold and blue/green tone over original lustre, a superb piece with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Half Sovereign 1912 Marsh 527 in an NGC holder and graded MS66. At the time of writing the joint finest known of 89 coins that NGC have graded of this type
Penny 1870 Freeman 60 dies 6+G, 11 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1870Ab, Choice UNC the obverse with partial lustre, the reverse with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 Lot 2190 hammer price £320
Penny 1870 Freeman 60 dies 6+G, 12 Teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1870 Ac, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85,, the finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1015 hammer price £800
Halfcrown 1923 ESC 770, Bull 3724, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The low relief head on the George V Halfcrowns of 1920-1926 very seldom encountered in choice grades due to weaker strikes, poor metal mix and wide fields being prone to heavy bagmarking. This piece a real exception, a top class example of the type, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1612 hammer price £130
Shilling 1723 SSC First Bust ESC 1176, Bull 1586 Choice Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1817 RRITT error, LCGS Variety 6, Choice UNC the obverse with pleasing tone, the reverse with a deep and attractive tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1771 Peck 896 Choice UNC toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the amount of survivors in this grade will be tiny, Ex-London Coins auction A116 March 2004 Lot 1053 hammer price £190
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 dies 1+B, UNC with around 50%/30% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 September 2015 Lot 2578 hammer price £400
Penny 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J Choice UNC with around 80% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS65 RB, this ticket no longer with the coin, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Bun Pennies attain this high grade and those example are extremely sought after
Penny 1861 Freeman 32 dies 6+F, with all major details bold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All reverse F Pennies and very rare, they are seldom offered and always sought after. Ex-London Coins Auction A153 June 2016 Lot 3165 hammer price £200
Sixpence 1856 Long Line below SIXPENCE ESC 1703, Bull 3197 Choice UNC with a deep and original tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-NGC MS65, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Penny 1797 11 Leaves in Wreath Peck 1133 UNC and attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 Marsh 2016 Lot 3084 hammer price £500
Halfpenny 1893 Freeman 368 dies 17+S Lustrous UNC with Prooflike fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. Ex-London Coins Auction A123 December 2008 Lot 1442 hammer price £340. When sold in Auction A123, it was noted that 'only two Victorian Halfpennies submitted for grading have been returned as grade 90. This is still the case 13 years later. The coin is UIN 163 and after another 44,000 coins have been graded in the intervening period and this is still the finest known of 17 examples now recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1861 Freeman 33 dies 6+G, UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2008 Lot 699 hammer price £180, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 December 2014 Lot 2910 hammer price £320
Penny 1894 Freeman 138 dies 12+N Choice UNC and fully lustrous, a beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A112 March 2006 Lot 1215 hammer price £130
Farthing 1773 Obverse 1 Peck 911, the 3 of the date double struck, Toned UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1697 First Bust ESC 1091, Bull 1117 UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1713 hammer price £280
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 669, dies 2B, Choice UNC and displaying much original mint lustre and brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1902 ESC 746, Bull 3567, UNC a choice example with blue/green and golden toning over original mint lustre, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Edward VII Halfcrowns of all dates very hard to find in grades 80 and above as many have weak strikes and are prone to heavy bagmarking
Halfpenny 1805 Bronzed Pattern Restrike, Peck 1309, R91, Reverse with BRITANNIARUM legend, nFDC with attractive chocolate tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coin Auction A115 December 2006 Lot 933 hammer price £240
Halfpenny 1860 Beaded Border, no tie-knot, Freeman 260A, dies 1*+A, a rare type and rated R16 by Freeman, Lustrous UNC with touches of red toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1875 as Freeman 80 dies 8+H, with part of an extra linear circle to the left side of the exergue, UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 June 2018 Lot 1827 hammer price £150
Penny 1880 Freeman 101 dies 9+L, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3179 hammer price £300
Halfcrown 1927 Second Reverse ProofESC 776, Bull 3732 FDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 94, the finest known of 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded PF66, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1615, hammer price £170. When auctioned in September 2009 the coin was the finest known of 10 examples, in the intervening 12 years a further 39 examples have been graded and this has yet to be beaten
Halfpenny 1799 Plain Hull, Peck 1251 UNC or very near so, an eye-catching example with blue toning and hints of residual mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a scarcer type, the finest known of just 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1025 hammer price £60
Penny 1873 Freeman 64 dies 6+G Choice UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, Ex-London Coins Auction A125 February 2009 Lot 1370, hammer price £320
Penny 1888 as Freeman 126 dies 12+N with both I's in VICTORIA missing their top left serifs, Gouby BP1888 B, UNC with almost full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, all Bun Pennies very difficult to find in grade 85, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1021 hammer price £260
Halfpenny 1902 Low Tide, Freeman 380 dies 1+A, UNC with good subdued lustre and choice with excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1911 ProofESC 930, Bull 3756, Davies 1731P, a choice example with a superb multicoloured tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 92, the joint finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008 Lot 1553 hammer price £65
Halfcrown 1901 ESC 735, Bull 2787 Choice UNC with a superb blue/green and golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman 266 dies 4+B, UNC with around 85% lustre with excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1045 hammer price £160, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 538 hammer price £260
Penny 1854 Ornamental Trident Peck 1507 Choice UNC and attractively toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A116 March 2007 Lot 1146 hammer price £80
Penny 1858 No W.W. Peck 1518 UNC with practically full lustre and of stunning appearance thus, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Although LCGS consider lustre, and mark down coins that have unsightly toning problems, they do not rate eye appeal as highly as the USA grading companies. The CGS system attaches more importance to wear, bag marks, hairlines etc, so coins with these problems that, owing to eye appeal may be hyped up by traditional retailers or graded higher in the US, will get a more conservative grade. The joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A121 June 2008 Lot 913 hammer price £300
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 7 dies 1+C, VF/NEF Rare, rated R15 by Freeman, seldom seen in grades above Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45, the second finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A165 June 2019 Lot 2833 hammer price £600
Penny 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D, UNC and attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 698 hammer price £160
Penny 1889 14 Leaves in wreath, Freeman 128 dies 13+N, UNC with around 80% slightly subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 June 2013 Lot 1957 hammer price £140
Penny 1904 Closed 9 in date, as Freeman 159 dies 1+B Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Edward VII Pennies are all rare in this high grade and much sought after
Penny 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G, the joint finest known of 45 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008 Lot 2042 hammer price £200
Crowns and Halfcrowns in LCGS holders (6) Crowns (2) 1935 Specimen ESC 376, Bull 3653, Davies 1650K, UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1965 Thick CH, ESC 393N, Davies 2300 Choice and Lustrous UNC an eye-catching example with golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the second finest of 23 example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Halfcrowns (4) 1887 Jubilee HeadESC 719, Bull 2771, Davies 641 dies 2A, Lustrous UNC, 1936 ESC 785, Bull 3751 UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1946 ESC 796, Bull 4057 Lustrous UNC, lightly toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1964 ESC 798U, Bull 4384 Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings in LCGS holders (13) a high grade group, comprising 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1939 Freeman 632 dies 1+A, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1941 Freeman 636 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), the second finest of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1942 Freeman 638 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1943 Freeman 640 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1944 Freeman 642 dies 1+A, UNC with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1947 Freeman 648 dies 1+A, UNC with good subdued lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1948 Freeman 650 dies 1+A, UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1950 Freeman 654 dies 2+A, UNC with practically full mint lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1951 Freeman 656 dies 2+A, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1953 Freeman 663 dies 2+B, UNC with around 80% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1954 Freeman 665 dies 3+C, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrowns in LCGS holders (4) 1937 ProofESC 787, Bull 4035 nFDC retaining considerable original mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 90, 1950 Proof ESC 798C, Bull 4069, nFDC retaining much original mint brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 93, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1953 Proof ESC 798H, Bull 4351, Davies 2311P dies 2A nFDC with some hairlines, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1970 Proof ESC 798Y, Bull 4392, Davies 2338 dies 2C, nFDC with light golden tone over original brilliance, slabbed and graded LCGS 92
Sixpences in LCGS holders (13) 1953 ESC 1838G, Bull 4521, Davies 2480 dies 1A, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1954 ESC 1838I, Bull 4525 Lustrous UNC and choice with a hint of light tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1955 ESC 1838J, Bull 4529, Davies 2491 dies 1B Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1956 ESC 1838K, Bull 4532 Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1957 ESC 1838L, Bull 4534, Choice UNC and lustrous with a hint of toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1959 ESC 1838N, Bull 4539, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1961 ESC 1838P, Bull 4543 Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the Joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1962 ESC 1838Q, Bull 4545, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1963 ESC 1838R, Bull 4547, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1964 ESC 1838S, Bull 4549, Davies 2501 dies 1B Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1965 ESC 1838T, Bull 4551, Davies 2504 dies 2C, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coin Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1966 ESC 1838U, Bull 4553 Lustrous UNC and choice, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1967 ESC 1838V, Bull 4555, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82
Halfpenny 1799 Bronzed Pattern, Peck 1234, KH16, Obverse: Six square jewels to the brooch, the centre two slightly misaligned, and comma-shaped die flaw on the drapery near the neckline, Reverse: The centre prong of the trident points left of the second N of BRITANNIA, also with the raised 'lump' below Britannia's armpit, the key characteristics of this type, nFDC the reverse with some small tone spots, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Bonhams Auction May 19954 Lot 357, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN318)
Penny 1853 Ornamental Trident, Italic 5, LCGS variety 6, UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008 Lot 2038 hammer price £160, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, with unbarred H, LCGS Variety 06, UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2897 hammer price £220
Penny 1913 Freeman 175 dies 1+B, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, and traces of lustre, Very Rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Spink 23/9/2015 Lot 607 (part), Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 4/6/2017 hammer price £240
Sixpences in LCGS holders (14) a high grade group, comprising 1937 ESC 1823, Bull 4218, Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1938 ESC 1828, Bull 4221, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1939 ESC 1829, Bull 4224 Choice and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1940 ESC 1830, Bull 4227, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the second finest of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part), 1941 ESC 1831, Bull 4230, Lustrous UNC, the obverse with a subtle golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1942 ESC 1832, Bull 4233 UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1943 ESC 1833, Bull 4236 Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1944 ESC 1834, Bull 4240, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with a hint of golden toning, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1945 ESC 1835, Bull 4243, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1946 ESC 1836, Bull 4245, Lustrous UNC the obverse with a subtle golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1947 ESC 1837, Bull 4249 UNC and lustrous with toning in places, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1948 ESC 1838, Bull 4252 Choice UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, 1950 ESC 1838B, Bull 4258, UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1951 ESC 1838D, Bull 4262 UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1875 Freeman 79 dies 8+G AU/GEF with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, an under-rated type and very Rare in this high grade, the second finest known of only 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2520 hammer price £400
Farthing 1842 Large 42 in date unlisted by Peck, now a known scarce variety, EF with blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by this LCGS Population Report. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, this coin is UIN 11, one of the first coins encapsulated by LCGS, in over 44000 coins graded since, this has yet to be beaten
Sixpence 1834 Small Date ESC 1674, Bull 2504, UNC and fully lustrous, a superb piece with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-PCGS MS64, the PCGS ticket no longer with the coin, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1917 ESC 764, Bull 3716 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this series notoriously difficult to find in grades 80 and above, normally suffering from poor strikes and bagmarks from the wide fields, this an exceptional example, Ex-London Coins Auction A127 December 2009 Lot 1998 hammer price £110
Halfpenny 1886 Freeman 356 dies 17+S Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008 Lot 2027 Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS66 RB, hammer price £140
Penny 1855 Plain Trident Peck 1509 Choice UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre, an extremely eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A114 September 2006 Lot 1043 hammer price £65
Penny 1876H Narrow date Freeman 89 dies 8+K, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, a most attractive and eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 740, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 June 2018 Lot 1828, hammer price £360, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N UNC and lustrous with touches of attractive tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1893 Freeman 136 dies 12+N, UNC and choice with almost full subdued lustre and with excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the Joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A108 March 2005 Lot 988 hammer price £80
Penny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 15 dies 4+D, UNC with some lustre and a pleasing even tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-BaldwinsSt. James's Auction 2 27/3/2017 Lot 253
Halfpenny 1858 Small Date LCGS Variety 05 UNC with almost full subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a most attractive example and rare thus, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A116 March 2007 Lot 1067 hammer price £100
Penny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A107 November 2004 Lot 1192 (raw) hammer price £190, Ex-London Coins Auction A147 December 2014 (slabbed) hammer price £300
Penny 1931 Freeman 205 dies 5+C Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, Ex-PCGS MS65 RD, the finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A109 June 2005 Lot 1493 hammer price £36. Currency coins graded 88 are truly rare and are very seldom encountered
Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ESC 395, Bull 2697 Choice UNC with attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1891 ESC 724, Bull 2776 Lustrous UNC with some toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1910 ESC 1419, Bull 3596 Lustrous UNC with touches of golden toning, a superb example with considerable eye appeal, 1910 coins often found with weak strikings, as a result they are very difficult to find in grades 80 and above, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A131 December 2010 Lot 1794 hammer price £50
Halfpenny 1884 Freeman 352 dies 17+S Choice UNC and with practically full lustre, an outstanding example with superb eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1926 First Head Freeman 193 dies 3+B, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, this date hard to find in true mint state, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 March 2010 Lot 560, hammer price £170
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 Peck 913 UNC/AU in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1821 Obverse 1, UNC, a choice example with trace of lustre, blue and magenta toning further enhance the eye appeal on this superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1952 ESC 1838F, Bull 4266 Choice UNC with a hint of blue and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the key date in the series, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Halfpenny 1862 Freeman 289 dies 7+G, Choice UNC with full mint lustre, an eye-catching piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 42 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A123 December 2008 hammer price £280
Halfpenny 1868 Freeman 303 dies 7+G, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 569 hammer price £120
Halfpenny 1870 Freeman 307 dies 7+G, UNC with around 20% lustre and hard to find in this high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1875H Freeman 323 dies 13+K*, UNC with around 60% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Groat 1839 ESC 1932, Bull 3323 Choice UNC with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, formerly in an NGC holder graded NGC MS65, noted at the time of LCGS slabbing, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Double Florin 1888 ESC 397, Bull 2699 UNC with original lustre and small touches of toning in the legends, a most attractive example with considerable eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shillings in LCGS holders (7) 1887 Jubilee HeadESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 982 dies 1C Q with long looped tail, UNC or near so and lustrous with a hint of golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1929 ESC 1442, Bull 3835, A/UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1932 ESC 1445, Bull 3842, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1936 ESC 1449, Bull 3853, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1938S ESC 1455, Bull 4153, GEF and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 70, 1943E ESC 1464, Bull 4136, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1962E ESC 1475EE, Bull 4474 Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, along with Florin 1962 ESC 968P, UNC with golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGSB Population Report
Sixpence 1886 ESC 1748, Bull 3260 UNC and choice with blue/green and gold toning over subdued mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1891 Freeman 132 dies 12+N, Gouby BP1891Ab, 15 teeth date spacing, Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 RB the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, Ex-London Coins Auction A152 March 2016 Lot 3200 hammer price £120
Penny 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, 13 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1892Aa UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-PCGS MS64 RB, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A148 March 2015 Lot 2222 hammer price £190
Penny 1916 Recessed Ear LCGS Variety 02, UNC with around 75% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 822 hammer price £46 (raw), Ex-London Coins Auction A127 December 2009 Lot 2071 hammer price £180 (slabbed)
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D:, Freeman dies 7+F, UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 313 hammer price £70
Florin 1911 ProofESC 930, Bull 3756, Davies 1731P, a most attractive example beautifully toned with gold, blue and touches of red, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, the joint finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1920 Early head in high relief, as the .925 silver issue, ESC 767, Davies 1672 dies 1A, UNC with pastel gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 10 example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1924 ESC 771, Bull 3725 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A135 December 2011 Lot 1750 hammer price £65
Halfcrown 1927 First Reverse ESC 775, Bull 3730 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1907 ESC 1416, Bull 3593 UNC and lustrous with a choice golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1863 Small upper section to 3, Freeman 294 dies 7+G, UNC with around 20% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS65 RB, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, the second finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A122 September 2008, Lot 2026 hammer price £180
Halfpenny 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J, UNC with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1627 hammer price £180
Halfpenny 1937 Freeman 429 dies 1+A Choice UNC with prooflike fields, a stunning example and crisply struck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 94, by some distance the finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report (the next finest are two examples graded 88). All currency coins graded 90 are extremely rare and any graded higher are in the small fractions of the top 1% extant. Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1075 (part)
Penny 1883 as Freeman dies 12+N with part of an extra linear circle within the left of the exergue, Gouby BP1883 Bg, UNC with some lustre and a handling mark on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of just 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A159 December 2017 Lot 1019 hammer price £100
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with the key identifiers very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2544 (part)
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741 Lustrous UNC with a choice golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1839 FID: DEF: in legend Peck 1554 UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 974 hammer price £60
Farthing 1866 Wide 66 in date, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with blue, green and magenta toning, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 UNC and lustrous with light golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1887 Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has virtually no tail, ESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 981 dies 1B, Choice UNC with blue/green toning and touches of gold, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1863 Large upper section to 3, Freeman 292 dies 7+G, UNC and lustrous with some small flaws in the reverse field, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009, Lot 560 hammer price £80
Halfpenny 1925 Modified Effigy Freeman 405 dies 2+B, Choice UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 624 hammer price £48
Halfpenny 1939 Freeman 433 dies 1+C Choice UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A123 December 2008 Lot 1444, hammer price £48. Examples of this series graded 88 are truly rare
Penny 1908 Freeman 165 dies 2+C UNC with around 70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Edward VII Pennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse
Farthing 1825 Obverse 1, 1 in date has no top serif, third and fourth I's of IIII are overstruck, the third I being over a left tilted I, the fourth I high and struck over a lower I, LCGS Variety 08, UNC and lustrous with excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1880 4 Berries in wreath , closed 8 in date, LCGS Variety 01 UNC and choice with subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 307 hammer price £55
Florin 1923 ESC 942, Bull 3774, Davies 1751 dies 3E, UNC with full lustre, an eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1920 ESC 1430, Bull 3809, Davies 1803 dies 3B, Choice UNC with a subtle blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very difficult to find in this choice grade, at the time of writing, 108 examples of Shillings dated 1920-1926 have been graded by LCGS and only one example spanning all of these dates has graded higher
Shilling 1931 ESC 1444, Bull 3839 Lustrous UNC and very attractive example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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