Fifty Pence, The London 2012 50p Gold Proof Piedfort Olympic Gold Medal Winners Set, a spectacular 11 coin set featuring the 11 sports that Team GB won their 29 medals in. S.LOGS11, Proof nFDC, we note very minor contact marks on the Boxing, Sailing, Canoeing and Taekwondo coins, all in the original Royal Mint packaging, so this as released from the Mint. Set with certificate number 13 (NO. 13 embossed in gold on the wooden lid) housed in a quality cabinet style wooden presentation box with a separate drawer for the certificate and CD (unopened), and a CHIEF ENGRAVER MASTER PROOFS presentation card which shows the engraver's master proofs embossed in gold, the whole with outer card box. This is a rare set and must be The Holy Grail certainly of 50p sets and perhaps of the entire Royal Mint modern series since 1979. Some ambiguity has surrounded the mintages of these coins as the first time they appeared in The Coins of England reference book by Spink it was stated that just two of each coin had been struck one for the designer the other for the gold medallist. The certificate on this set states 13/29, however the vendor has provided us with actual sales figures (rather than mintage limits) that he has obtained from The Royal Mint which indicate that just 15 of these 11 coin sets exist and states the additional coins issued separately so giving the following total mintages for each sport as Athletics 26, Boxing 18, Rowing 26, Cycling 26, Equestrian 22, Sailing 17, Shooting 17, Tennis 25, Taekwondo 15, Triathlon 22, Canoeing 17 (therefore no Taekwondo coins exist other than in these 15 sets). These are excessively low figures and anyone with an eye to wealth creation should reflect on the current values of Royal Mint proof sets that include gold from yesteryear, sets with mintages of 150 (10 times more than these 50p sets) can realise six figure sums. We have only offered one previous set, this back in June 2019, we note a tennis coin being recently advertised online for over £7500.
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Obverse 10oz. Gold Proof S.GE36. in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo. The reverse features the stunning Gothic obverse as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. Another eye-catching design forming part of the Great Engravers series. Only 56 pieces minted
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Reverse 10oz. Gold Proof S.GE25. in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo. The reverse features the Quartered Arms Gothic reverse as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. Another eye-catching design forming part of the Great Engravers series. Only 56 pieces minted
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Quartered Arms, 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 002 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Tristan da Cunha 2020 a 7-coin set in gold 'The 2020 George III 200th Anniversary Heritage Gold Sovereign Prestige Set' comprising Fifty Pounds 2020 Gold 5oz., Twenty Pounds 2020 Gold 2 1/2 oz., Five Pounds 2020 Gold, Double Sovereign 2020, Sovereign 2020, Half Sovereign 2020, and Quarter Sovereign 2020 each coin featuring a reverse depicting currency coins of the George III era, struck in Heritage gold, a mix of antique and new 22 carat coin, mintages of the coins limited respectively to 22 coins for the Fifty Pounds, 49 coins for the Twenty Pounds, 200 coins for the Five Pounds, 299 coins for the Double Sovereign, 2020 coins for the Sovereign, 1820 coins from the Half Sovereign, and 1999 coins for the Quarter Sovereign, over 304 grammes of 22 carat gold, an impressive and eye-catching set, the Quarter Sovereign with some edge nicks, nFDC to FDC in the Hattons of London box with their certificates
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 5oz. Gold Proof - David Bowie - British Music Legend. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with historical booklet and certificate number 34 of just 60 minted. David Bowie originates from South London UK and has sold hundreds of millions of records, his ground breaking Ziggy Stardust Album shot him to fame in the early 1970s, he had the ability to regularly re-invent himself staying at the top of the music profession throughout his life. He was an outstanding collaborator, Ric Wakeman played on his Hunky Dory Album and he has released recordings with other stars ranging from Queen to Bing Crosby
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 David Bowie - British Music Legend. 5oz. Gold Proof S.DB9, in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo. David Bowie originates from South London UK and has sold hundreds of millions of records, his ground breaking Ziggy Stardust Album shot him to fame in the early 1970s, he had the ability to regularly re-invent himself staying at the top of the music profession throughout his life. He was an outstanding collaborator, Ric Wakeman played on his Hunky Dory Album and he has released recordings with other stars ranging from Queen to Bing Crosby
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown portrait, S.GE35 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 149 of only 181 minted with just 175 in this presentation format. Features the classic Gothic Head design as originally appeared on the Gothic Crown of 1847. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, has proved to be as popular with collectors as the 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Obverse: King Charles III, 5 oz Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet 1926-2022
Australia Half Sovereign 1855 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh 380, VG or better, the obverse with a series of fine scratches, and some contact marks, the reverse with some scuffing to the rim around 3 o'clock. Very Rare with a mintage of just 21,000 pieces, It is estimated that no more than 50-60 pieces survive today, with many of these in low grade. High grade examples are virtually non-existent. This piece missing from many advanced gold collections, a rare opportunity to own a true iconic Commonwealth rarity. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the first example we have offered
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign comprising Five Pounds UNC to nFDC with some hairlines and light toning, Two Pounds UNC toned with some minor contact marks and some toning, Sovereign UNC toned with some hairlines and Half Sovereign UNC with some cloudy tone with some red tone spots, all coins retaining varying degrees of original mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Ten Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95 birthday, 5 oz Gold Proof FDC or near so in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet Celebrating 95 Years
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Charles III portrait, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial 5oz. .999 Gold Proof, in an NGC holder and graded PF69, comes with the original Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, number 038 of only 266 minted, the first of this type we have offered, this issue promises to be much sought after, as a fitting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the Longest Reigning Monarch.
Australia Sovereign 1855 Sydney Branch Mint, Marsh A360 in an NGC holder and graded AU58. The First Sydney branch mint Sovereign, rare in all grades and especially so in this high grade, a rare opportunity to add a choice piece to an Australian or a Sovereign collection. Whilst South Australia solved its mid 19th Century currency shortage by issuing the Adelaide Pound without London's approval, Victoria and New South Wales requested the creation of a branch of the Royal Mint which opened in 1855 using part of Sydney Hospital. The first coins were struck in that year, including the coin offered here.
Britannia Gold £500 2021 5oz.Gold Proof, featuring a new reverse design by P.J. Lynch, Britannia with shield and trident with seated lion beside, on a radiant background, S.BGG3 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 59 and accompanying booklet. A very low mintage of 83 pieces, with just 80 in this presentation format, already proving to be a highly collectable and sought after type
Britannia Gold £500 2022 5oz. Gold Proof featuring a new reverse design, with Britannia standing three-quarters facing, holding trident and shield with lion decoration, with Union Jack behind, by Dan Thorne, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 100 of only 106 minted, with just 100 in this presentation format, the Britannia Gold series maintains it's long tradition and continues to be popular amongst collectors of modern issues
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 The Who - British Music Legends. 5oz. Gold Proof S.WH9 a small tone spot on the reverse rim otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 64 of just 64 issued. The Who were formed in the early 1960s and are one of the most successful bands of all time having sold over 100 million albums. This impressive coin features a design featuring a stylized Rickenbacker guitar shaped like a pinball table, in honour of the band's 'Pinball Wizard' track from their critically acclaimed and highly successful Rock Opera 'Tommy'. The band are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and have had huge success with songs such as 'My Generation', 'Who Are You?' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' the last two of which are still used today as theme songs for the popular TV series' CSI and CSI Miami
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 The Who - British Music Legends. 5oz. Gold Proof S.WH9 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo. The Who were formed in the early 1960s and are one of the most successful bands of all time having sold over 100 million albums. This impressive coin features a design featuring a stylized Rickenbacker guitar shaped like a pinball table, in honour of the band's 'Pinball Wizard' track from their critically acclaimed and highly successful Rock Opera 'Tommy'. The band are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and have had huge success with songs such as 'My Generation', 'Who Are You?' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again' the last two of which are still used today as theme songs for the popular TV series' CSI and CSI Miami
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Tiger 5oz. Gold Proof S.CLCH8 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 069 and booklet. The Year of the Tiger coin with David Lawrence reverse a very popular coin with modern gold collectors. Only 128 pieces minted, with just 118 in this presentation format
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Tiger 5oz. Gold Proof S.CLCH8 in an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo. The Year of the Tiger coin with David Lawrence reverse a very popular coin with modern gold collectors. Only 128 minted
Liberia $2500 Gold 1994 Nelson Mandela 50mm diameter, 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate stating a mintage of just 250 pieces
Ten Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch 5 oz. Gold Proof, Obverse with James Butler Portrait, S.M6 FDC in the box of issue with booklet and certificate No.23 of just 180 minted, with just 170 in this presentation format, the only date with the James Butler portrait
Alderney 500 Pounds 2021 Gothic 5oz. Gold Proof Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Gothic style, Reverse: Queen Victoria Gothic portrait as on the original 1847 Gothic Crown, in a PCGS holder and graded PR70DCAM in a Harrington and Byrne presentation box with their certificate stating a mintage of 125 pieces
Romania 100 Lei Gold 1906 Carol I - 40th Anniversary of Reign GEF with some contact marks and hairlines, a rare issue, our archive database confirms that this is the first example we have offered
London Olympic Games 2012 a 9-coin set in gold Faster, Higher and Stronger, comprising One Hundred Pounds (3) 2010 Faster - Neptune, 2011 Higher - Jupiter, 2012 Stronger - Mars, Twenty Five Pounds (6) 2010 Faster - Diana, 2010 Faster - Mercury, 2011 Higher - Juno, 2011 Higher - Apollo, 2012 Stronger - Vulcan, 2012 Stronger - Minerva Gold Proofs S.LOGS8, nFDC with some minor toning, in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, AGW 4.5oz. 477 sets issued, a seldom offered set
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Marsh 24A. S.3852, About Fine/Fine, the key date in the series and missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
New Zealand Ten Dollars a 3-coin set in gold 2003 comprising Ten Dollars 2003 The One Ring KM#144 Gold Proof, Ten Dollars 2003 Frodo Gold Proof KM#270, and Ten Dollars 2003 Sauron Gold Proof KM#271, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, the second and third coins with a mintage of just 142 pieces, we note Krause quotes a mintage of 133 for the 3-coin set
Fujairah Proof Set AH1388-1969 8 coin set comprising 200 Riyals Gold KM11, 100 Riyals Gold KM9 moon landing with Collins, Armstrong and Aldrin reverse, 50 Riyals Gold KM8 Munich Olympics, 25 Riyals Gold KM7 Richard Nixon, 10 Riyals Silver KM4.1 astronauts, 5 Riyals Silver KM3 Munich, 2 Riyals KM2 Nixon and Riyal KM1 Desert Fort toned nFDC (some minor hairlines on some coins) in the Emirate of Fujairah case with certificate
India Half Rupee 1911 Pig, Calcutta Mint, KM#521 About EF brushed and with some scratches in the obverse field, a very rare issue and seldom offered in any grade. Our Archive database stretching back 20 years confirms this is the first example we have offered. The 1911 Half Rupee business strike was officially released on December 12th 1911, and officially withdrawn from circulation on January 23rd 1912
Two Hundred Pounds 2023 Petition Crown Portrait, 2oz. Gold Proof. a new release featuring the Obverse portrait of the iconic 1663 Petition Crown a modern reworking to the original Thomas Simon masterpiece, now recreated on this stunning piece and showcasing the skill of the modern engraver much in the way that Simon achieved 360 years ago. Also features the famous two-tier edge 'Petition' inscription, a groundbreaking innovation at the time of the original coin. In an NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo
Twenty Five Pounds Queen's Beasts 2021 Gold Quarter Ounce a 10-coin set comprising 2021 The Lion of England S.QBCGA1, 2021 The Unicorn of Scotland S.QBCGA2, 2021 The Red Dragon of Wales S.QBCGA3, 2021 The Black Bull of Clarence S.QBCGA4, 2021 The Falcon of the Plantagenets S.QBCGA5, 2021 Yale of Beaufort S.QBCGA6, 2021 The White Lion of Mortimer S.QBCGA7, 2021 The White Horse of Hanover S.QBCGA8, 2021 The White Greyhound of Richmond S.QBCGA9, 2021 The Griffin of Edward III S.QBCGTA10 each Gold Proofs with reverse frosting, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, an impressive and attractive set, only 250 sets available in this presentation format
£5,500 - £6,500
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