Five Pounds 1826 Proof, SEPTIMO edge, S.3797, Wilson & Rasmussen 213, UNC the reverse with some light contact marks, the obverse once cleaned never the less the coin is pleasing and retains good eye appeal. The mintage figure estimates for this coin vary from 150 to 225 pieces, an extremely rare coin, sought after in all grades, one of the most beautiful designs of the entire English Milled coinage, would make a centrepiece of an advanced milled gold collection
Five Pounds 1887 Gold Proof Marsh F31, S.3864 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Ultra Cameo. Very few Victorian Gold issues attain the Ultra Cameo designation and all are extremely prized pieces. A superb example beautifully frosted with full crisp detail upon reflective fields enhancing the eye appeal of this rare Proof Jubilee issue. The flagship coin of the Jubilee Head series and the centrepiece coin of the Long Proof set of the year. At the time of writing there had been 116 pieces graded by NGC, with only 2 graded higher. A stunning piece that would grace the finest Victorian Gold Collection.
Pound 1643 Charles I Oxford Mint large horseman with the King's sword breaking the inner circle, arms below, mintmark plumes S2938, Coincraft C1PD-170 VF deeply toned with the usual minor striking edge faults, the reverse with some unevenness in the field above the horse perhaps once rubbed in the distant past. A spectacular and seldom offered issue from the English Civil War, the first one of this rare type we have listed. Spink lists a £30,000 in VF
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation, ESC 271, Bull 2462, AU, in an NGC holder PROOF DETAILS OBV REPAIRED, we have tried using bright and intense magnification to find the repair NGC have seen but failed. William IV Crowns rare and desirable, and seldom offered in any grade, the William IV issue missing from many advanced Crown collections
Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Gold Proof, G: of D:G: closer to the Crown, Marsh 125E, S.3866B, beautifully frosted upon reflective fields, in an NGC holder and graded PF67 Ultra Cameo. At the time of writing, 103 examples of this type have been graded by NGC with only two examples graded PF67 Ultra Cameo. We note also that the finest known PCGS graded coin is Proof 66, so this is the joint finest known example. Certainly a coin for the connoisseur and would enhance any top quality Sovereign Collection.
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign Choice and encapsulated by NGC Five Pounds PF64 CAMEO, Two Pounds PF64* Sovereign PF65 CAMEO, Half Sovereign PF64 accompanied with red case of issue
Sovereign 1831 Second Bust Plain Edge Proof, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, W.W. incuse on truncation, Marsh 16D, S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 261, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Ultra Cameo, This issue seldom offered, and of great interest to the Proof collector or William IV specialist, Rare with only around 225 pieces struck and in a spectacular grade for a pre Victorian Sovereign at PF64
Two Pounds 1887 Gold Proof, Small date and Small B.P. Obverse 1A, Reverse 2, Marsh T27, S.3865, DISH P203, in an NGC holder and graded PF65+ Ultra Cameo. Fully frosted with razor sharp detail, with superb eye appeal. Examples graded 65 and upwards are always highly prized and extremely sought after. All Victorian examples attaining Ultra Cameo designations rare and highly desirable. At the time of writing NGC had graded 110 examples with only 5 just one point finer
Half Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Gold Proof, Marsh 478G, S.3869. Beautiful mint frost to the bust and reverse shield contrasts beautifully with the dazzling reflective fields. In an NGC holder and graded PF66 Ultra Cameo. A superb piece with spectacular eye appeal. Out of 126 pieces graded of this type, only 2 have graded higher. We note PCGS have only graded one example in Proof 67.
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Elton John - British Music Legend 5oz. Gold Proof. S.EJ9, Reverse: An eye-catching design by Bradley Morgan Johnson, one tiny spot near the reverse rim otherwise FDC and retaining full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The box and outer box with some creases and wear to the edges. With only 4 examples minted of the Gold Kilo, this is one of the flagship coins of the Elton John series
Scotland Unite Third Coinage (Briot's coinage) 1637-1642 S5531 sharp choice and lustrous the reverse with spectacular detail in an NGC holder UNC "OBV REPAIRED" . It is clear to see what NGC are alluding to, in front of the bust there is a small scratch which has been rubbed to make it less obvious, the rest of the coin is choice
Gibraltar Ten Pounds 2006 QE II 80th Birthday 5oz Gold Proof FDC with brilliant cut 1/4 carat diamond in the reverse design, and in Westminster's presentation box with certificate
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Die axis inverted, Second I in BRITANNIARUM with no top left serif giving the appearance of a reversed 1. Marsh 23B, S.3852, Wilson & Rasmussen 303, The bust attractively frosted, on reflective fields, this type is part of the 1839 'Una and the Lion' Proof Set of the year, with a mintage of around 300 pieces, seldom offered and highly desirable, one of the key coins of the Victorian Sovereign series, in an NGC holder and graded PF64* Cameo. Coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for their designated grade
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in gold, by G.W. de Saulles, after T. Brock/W.Wyon the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 90.56 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse with some thin scratches on the portrait, the matt finish fields with signs of die polishing, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Marsh 24A, S.3852 Good Fine, one of the key dates in the entire Sovereign series and missing from many advanced collections
Two Hundred Pounds 2023 Petition Crown a 2-coin set comprising Petition Crown Portrait 2oz. Gold Proof and Petition Crown Reverse 2oz. Gold Proof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, this set a stunning recreation of the iconic Petition Crown from 1663, showcasing the skill of the modern engraver in much the same way that Thomas Simon achieved 360 years ago. Modern engravers still marvel at the engraving of the 2-line edge inscription, which, even with modern techniques, is extremely difficult to replicate, a superb set and would make a centrepiece to any modern gold collection
Proof Set 2023 (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny Definitive Set, all struck in gold, all bearing the new reverse designs, the obverses all bear the Crown Privy Mark behind the bust, the Fifty Pence with a hint of light toning, otherwise FDC in the large and impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only 125 sets minted
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Portrait, 2oz. Gold milled edge Proof S.GE23, Reverse: Victoria Gothic Head portrait from the original Gothic Crown design from 1847, the design a superb new rendition of the original Gothic Crown. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with very low certificate number 004 and booklet
Guinea 1774 Pattern by T. Pingo, Plain Edge Proof, die axis upright, S.3728, Wilson & Rasmussen 95, with the distinctive die flaw in the right reverse field, 8.51 grammes, GEF with a series of scratches on the obverse
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 2oz. Gold Proof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Timothy Noad, a posy filled with thistles, daffodils, roses and shamrocks, behind a crowned E II R monogram in the centre. Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue no certificate but with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime
Two Hundred Pounds 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Two Ounces Gold Proof, Obverse: Portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, Reverse: Portrait of the Queen in her later years, legend with 1926-2022, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Two Hundred Pounds 2023 Britannia Two Ounce Gold Proof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet Charles III obverse, reverse with a fabulous design with Britannia between two mystical horse/dragons
Two Hundred Pounds 2024 Rock legend George Michael 2oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 06 and booklet. Tiny mintage of 35 desirable thus
United Kingdom 2021 Gold Proof 5-coin Sovereign collection, comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign, all with the 95 in Crown Privy Mark celebrating the 95th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The Gold Five Pounds, as well as being a one-year type, will only be available as part of this set, FDC in the Royal Mint box od issue with certificate and booklet
United Kingdom 2022 Gold Proof Set a 5-coin set The Elizabeth II Memorial Set Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms with Lion and Unicorn supporters, a new design by Jody Clark
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set (13 coins) comprising Gold Five Pounds 1902 UNC with minor hairlines and a contact marks, Gold Two Pounds 1902 nFDC with some minor hairlines, Sovereign 1902 UNC with minor scratches in the King's beard, Half Sovereign 1902 nFDC/UNC with a contact mark on the sword, Crown 1902 UNC with minor friction on the horse, Halfcrown 1902 UNC/nFDC with a hairline scratch on the King's cheek, Florin 1902 UNC/nFDC, Shilling 1902 nFDC, Sixpence UNC/nFDC with minor hairlines, Maundy Set 1902 nFDC toned, the Penny with an edge nick, the silver with matching tone, other than the Maundy Penny, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Proof Set 1902 Long Matt Set Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, then Crown to Maundy Penny nFDC with some light hairlines, plus the Penny 1902 High Tide UNC with subdued lustre, Halfpenny 1902 High Tide UNC with subdued lustre and Farthing 1902 NEF dark toned (16 coins in total) and in a fitted SPECIMEN COINS red box
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2023 a 6-coin set comprising £100 2023 Gold One Ounce, £50 2023 Gold Half Ounce, £25 2023 Gold Quarter Ounce, £10 2023 Gold One Tenth Ounce, One Pound 2023 Gold 1/20th Ounce, and Fifty Pence 2023 Gold 1/40th Ounce a new reverse design by Jonathan Olliffe, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 175 sets issued
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2022 a 6-coin set comprising £100 2022 Gold One Ounce, £50 2022 Gold Half Ounce, £25 2022 Gold Quarter Ounce, £10 2022 Gold One Tenth Ounce, One Pound 2022 Gold 1/20th Ounce, and Fifty Pence 2022 Gold 1/40th Ounce FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, S.PBG59, only 150 sets issued
Britannia Gold Proof Set 2018 a 6-coin set comprising £100 2018 Gold One Ounce, £50 2018 Gold Half Ounce, £25 2018 Gold Quarter Ounce, £10 2018 Gold One Tenth Ounce, One Pound 2018 Gold 1/20th Ounce, and Fifty Pence 2018 Gold 1/40th Ounce FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, S.PBG51, only 150 sets issued
Proof Set 1893 Silver Set (6 coins) Crown to Threepence, in NGC holders, comprising Crown 1893 LVI Proof ESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, NGC PF65, Halfcrown 1893 Proof ESC 727, Bull 2779, Davies 663P dies 2B, NGC PF65 Cameo, Florin 1893 Proof ESC 877, Bull 2963, Davies 831P dies 2A, NGC PF63, Shilling 1893 Large Obverse Letters Proof ESC 1362, Bull 3155, Davies 1011P, NGC PF64, Sixpence 1893 Proof ESC 1763, Bull 3286, Davies 1181P dies 2A, NGC PF63, and Threepence 1893 ESC 2105, Bull 3445, Davies 1351P dies 2A, NGC PF64, all with multicoloured tone displaying hues of gold, blue and purple over original mint brilliance, a choice set , comes with the original hard red box, this in excellent condition
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 28, VF/GVF, an extremely rare date/type combination, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have offered 13 previous examples, only one of these was Die Number 28, and at the time of listing was stated to be 'superior to the Bentley example', this example with around the same amount of overall wear
Two Pounds 1887 Gold Proof Small Date and Small B.P. Obverse 1A, Reverse 2, S.3865, Marsh T27, DISH P203, GEF with a series of scratches and hairlines, the reverse with traces of expert repair to the field
Britannia Gold Proof Set 1997 a 4-coin set comprising £100 1997 Gold One Ounce, £50 1997 Gold Half ounce, £25 1997 Gold Quarter Ounce, and £10 1997 Gold One Tenth Ounce, S.PBG14, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
China Gold Medal set 1979 a 4-piece set 30th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China each a Half Ounce of 22 carat gold, each with a different reverse design, depicting different Beijing landmarks, The Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, White Pagoda of Beihai Park, and the Temple of Heaven, FDC in the impressively decorative box of issue with certificate
Five Pounds 1902 Matt Proof S.3966, Marsh F36, UNC the obverse with some thin scratches and minor contact marks, the reverse with two very small tone spots
One Pound 2003 The Gold Proof Pattern Collection 4-coin set Bridges, all in gold all dated 2003 Forth Rail Bridge, Menai Straits Bridge, Egyptian Arch and Gateshead Millennium Bridge all with PATTERN beneath each bridge nFDC (starting to tone) in the Royal Mint red box with certificate each coin 16.91 grams of 22 carat gold
Two Hundred Pounds 2023 Coronation of Charles III 2oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 306 minted with just 300 in this presentation format
Two Hundred Pounds 2024 Great Engravers - Benedetto Pistrucci - St. George and the Dragon 2oz. Gold Proof, the reverse a modern rendition of the George III Crown reverse, Proof FDC with matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only 221 pieces minted, with just 195 in this presentation format
United Kingdom 2023 Gold Proof Set King Charles III Coronation a 5-coin set Five Pounds to Quarter Sovereign, The obverse with the crowned head of Charles III, the reverse of the Five Pounds with PISTRUCCI in full to the top left of the exergue, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
United Kingdom 2023 Gold Proof Set King Charles III Coronation a 5-coin set Five Pounds to Quarter Sovereign, The obverse with the crowned head of Charles III, the reverse of the Five Pounds with PISTRUCCI in full to the top left of the exergue, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
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