Halfpenny 1734 B over D in BRITANNIA, the 4 struck over a lower 4, as Nicholson 236 (same dies) one of several dies recorded for this overstrike, all being rare, 10.29 grammes, VF/NVF this example far superior to the Nicholson example and internet research shows this is possibly the finest of this type, comes with old collector's ticket
Penny 1843 REG No Colon Peck 1485 Near Fine, About Fine with some surface marks, very rare , comfortably the scarcer of the two main types for this date, purchased by the vendor in December 1985
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 4 dies 1+A Bronzed Proof, 10.92 grammes, nFDC along with the original presentation box with label 'Bronzed Proof Impression of the new penny to be executed in white metal 1860. Presented to Mrs.Letts by L.C.Wyon Esq. Medallist' Mrs. Letts was the wife of his friend, the Rev. J.Letts MA
Maundy Set 1832 ESC 2439 VF to EF the Penny with some scratches, housed in a dated case with 'HIS MAJESTYS MAUNDY 1832' on the lid, these early dated boxes very rare
Penny 1875H Freeman 85 dies 8+J GEF possibly once cleaned and now with an attractive and colourful tone, the reverse with some small flan flaws around Britannia, Very Rare in this high grade
Penny 1897 Dot between O and N of PENNY Gouby BP1897B GEF with traces of lustre, usually only found in low grade, extremely rare in all grades above Fine
Maundy Set 1839 comprising Fourpence 1839 NGC MS65, Threepence 1839 NGC MS66 and Twopence 1839 NGC MS64 now removed from their holders, all almost certainly Proof issues, as all have upright die axes, with Penny 1839 with inverted die axis A/UNC toned
Halfpenny 1874H Freeman 320 struck on a thick 2mm flan Fine with a curved imperfection on the reverse, one of the key varieties in the entire bronze halfpenny series, certainly one of only a handful known, rated R20 by Freeman, we note one other example graded CGS 60 sold for £3042 hammer price in London Coins Auction A142 September 2013
Maundy Money 1903 a parcel of 6 sets and additional Twopence EF to UNC, one of the Twopences with poor surfaces, one Penny and Threepence with edge nicks and contact marks, total 62 pence the full distribution for this year
Maundy Set 1838 ESC 2445 Lustrous UNC, the Penny with light toning and some minor contact marks, the Fourpence formerly in an NGC slab now with ticket graded MS65, the Threepence formerly in an NGC slab now with NGC grading ticket graded MS64
Maundy Set 1847 ESC 2547Fourpence and Twopence NEF to EF, the Threepence Fine, all with matching tone, the Penny EF with some edge nicks, unusual in having part of the horizontal bar of the 4 completely missing
Penny 1870 Raised dot below Y of PENNY LCGS Variety 05 Fine, slabbed and graded LCGS 25, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies, still the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Maundy Set 1910 ESC 2526 A/UNC to UNC, the Fourpence with patchy toned, the Penny with 0 over lower 0 in the date, housed in a contemporary red dated octagonal case
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B Freeman 288 dies 7+E NVF for wear the obverse with corrosion, the reverse less so with the B very bold and all major details very clear, very rare and seldom seen in any grade
Maundy Set 1883 ESC 2497 UNC with matching tone, the Twopence with a small edge bruise, the Penny with a thin scratch on the obverse, comes in a contemporary undated case
Penny 1881H Freeman 108 dies 11+M Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed an graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Maundy Set 1949 ESC 2566 EF to A/UNC and lustrous the Penny and Twopence with some light hairlines, the obverses light toned, housed in a long black undated case
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the third finest of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 15 dies 4+D, Gouby BP1860R with central cut fishtail and line above L.C.WYON EF and lustrous with a couple of small spots
Halfpenny 1799 5 incuse gunports Peck 1248 Choice UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest of 21 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1890 Low 90 in date, Gouby BP1890Aa VF, slabbed and graded LCGS 50, this rare type usually only seen in low grade, this the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1853 Ornamental Trident Peck 1500 UNC with minor cabinet friction, in a PCGS holder and graded MS63 BN, Halfpenny 1853 Peck 1539 UNC with traces of lustre, in a PCGS holder graded MS63 RB
Penny 1876H Wide Date (as Freeman 87 dies 8+J) with obverse die repairs to G of REG and F of F:D: (similar to the variety listed by Gouby for 1875H Pennies) EF, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this die type previously unrecorded by Freeman or Gouby for this date, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, VG very few examples recorded
Penny 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the third finest known of 63 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Dr.A.Findlow Hall of Fame Pennies
Evasions (2) Halfpennyundated, Obverse PRINCEPS WALLIAE, Reverse Irish Harp DELECTAT RUS VG/Fine for issue, Farthing 1791 Obverse ENONA ATKNE, Reverse Shield LIKETEC GATVC the last V an inverted A, Fine
Halfpenny 1685 Peck 539 NEF/GVF for wear, with some blistering, the edge legend bold, 10.47 grammes, very rare, our archive database indicates only the second example we have offered
Penny 1834 Peck 1459 , some die rust marks visible in the obverse field, otherwise UNC and with around 85%, almost unheard of to see William IV Pennies with so some much lustre
Maundy Set 1792 Wire Money ESC 2419 comprising Fourpence EF, Threepence GEF, Twopence A/UNC, and Penny A/UNC, the Fourpence with a small abrasion in the obverse field, an attractively toned and well matched set, seldom seen this nice
Penny 1918KN Freeman 184 dies 2+B A/UNC nicely toned with traces of lustre and a verdigris spot on the rim and edge by BRITT, rare in high grade, Ex-Ian Robinson 23/1/1997 £325, Ex Elstree Collection realised £850
Penny 1875 as Freeman 80 dies 8+H but with a raised dot below the first I in VICTORIA, Gouby BP1875Cd. GVF, we note a similar coin described as UNC or near, sold for £702 in London Coins March 2016 sale for £702 inclusive of buyers premium
Penny 1860 as Freeman 10 dies 2+D Toothed Border but with N over sideways N in ONE Satin 11 NEF/GVF with some contact marks and a small flan flaw on the obverse
Halfpenny 1673 Peck 510 practically EF and sharp with a small spot by the truncation, a superb example of this notoriously weak issue, Farthing 1675 Peck 528 VG or better, bold for the grade
Penny 1934 Freeman 210 dies 5+C UNC with good, slightly uneven lustre, Halfpenny 1934 Freeman 422 dies 3+B UNC with good subdued lustre, the Penny seldom seen this nice
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