Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Five Guineas 1693 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, GEF reverse better and crisply struck rare thus, prooflike and brilliant fields a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. Earlier this year a William and Mary 5 Guineas in MS63 realised $258,000 and in our opinion this coin would be at least MS62 on the US grading scale. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Crown 1834 ESC 275 the John Jay Pittman example (David Akers sale Numismatic Inc 6-8 August 1999 Lot 3864) choice FDC pleasing old grey tone with orange and gold hues in places, free of contact marks and hairlines a choice coin. Rated R5 by ESC 5 - 10 examples known, and in today's buoyant and international market a difficult piece to estimate. Heritage of Dallas sold a high grade example in 2011 which realised $69,000 (£44,000 at 2011 exchange rates, £56,000 at todays) but key date rarities in choice grades have surged forward since then. For example the sister coin to this the 1831 crown with a mintage 10 to 15 times greater than the 1834 would have realised £8000 - £10000 in 2011 or put another way the 1834 could expect to realise 4 - 5 times more than the 1831 in a like for like grade, but an 1831 Crown in MS65 just realised £61,000 hammer price in St James Coinex sale September 2016. As this piece is choice and has been graded 88 by LCGS one could predict an MS65 could be given if submitted to the US graders and could argue that a £200,000 - £300,000 price ticket would not be absurd. However we have estimated it more conservatively and will await the results of the bidding. All William IV crowns are rare and sought after by collectors ESC lists three varieties of the 1831 in silver these were made for inclusion in the 1831 Proof Sets which had a mintage of just 225, a gold example is known dated 1831, a trial strike in lead dated 1832 and rated R7 (one or two in existence) and the 1834. This is the first 1834 example we have offered and the only example graded by LCGS whilst we have previously offered 11 examples of the 1831 crown and LCGS have graded three 1831s. Our research has found no other 1834 crowns sold since 2011 and this Pittman example to our knowledge has not been offered at auction since 1999 so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you.
One Thousand Pounds 2021 Sheng Xiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Ox, One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter, Reverse design by Harry Brockway, of an Ox grazing, the contours and aspects of the relief emphasised on the larger coins, showing the full eye-catching beauty of the design. The latest release in the One Thousand Pound Sheng Xiao Collection series, FDC in the large Royal Mint box of issue with informative booklet and certificate number 07 of just 10 pieces minted, with only 8 in this presentation format. With this low mintage, sure to be sought after by larger Gold series enthusiasts
One Thousand Pounds 2018 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog, One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter S.5223 the Wuon-Gean Ho reverse design showing fine detail is particularly eye-catching on this large gold piece, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 4 of only 10 examples minted and with this low mintage, sure to be sought after by collectors of the Shengxiao series, the first we have offered of this type
One Thousand Pounds 2020 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Rat, One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter, the P.J.Lynch reverse design showing intricate detail is particularly eye-catching on this large gold piece, FDC in the Royal Mint red box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 10 examples have been minted of this stunning piece, with just 8 in this presentation format, with this low mintage, sure to be sought after by larger Gold series enthusiasts
One Thousand Pounds 2020 (Pop Group) Queen - Rock Royalty, One Kilo of .999 Gold, and 100mm diameter, this imposing and impressive coin features an innovative reverse design, including an arrangement of each of the instruments played by each band member, the design fittingly reflecting the grandiose nature of some of their greatest songs. The design personally approved by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor, FDC in the impressive box of issue with certificate number 6 accompanied by an informative 16-page booklet. Currently unlisted by the Standard Catalogue, only 6 examples have been issued of this iconic coin, which will certainly become a sought after piece. We note all the smaller denomination Queen-related coins issued are already completely sold out by the Royal Mint. A must for both the collector of large gold issues, and the discerning Queen fan alike. A mintage of just six is the lowest we can recall seeing in the Royal Mint modern series, in addition the Rock Band Queen have sold over 300 million records which surely makes this lot a blue chip investment grade item.
One Thousand Pounds 2020 The Queen's Beast - The White Horse of Hanover, One Kilo of .999 Gold and 100mm diameter, this impressive heraldic design seems to be even more imposing and well suited to the larger diameter coin. The Gold Kilos are the flagship issues to the Queen's Beasts series, comes with certificate number 02 of just 13 pieces issued, with just 10 in this format, would be a much prized coin in any collection of large gold pieces. Proof FDC in the deluxe Royal Mint box with booklet detailing the origins of the Heraldic White Horse back to the times of King George I, and the first documented use of the horse dating back to Brunswick-Grubenhaben in 1361.
Triple Unite 1643 Charles I (1625-1649) Oxford mint. S2726. Rarer type with half-length crowned portrait of king in armour and scarf flying from shoulder. Plume behind head. King has symbolic sword in one hand and olive branch in other. Mint mark Oxford plume above. Obverse legend reads: CAROLVS: D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FR: ET: HI: REX Reverse has declaration in 3 lines on ornate scroll. RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANGL: LIBER: This is the King’s undertaking to uphold the Protestant religion, the laws of the kingdom, and the freedoms and privileges of Parliament. Struck on a large full flan which is slightly irregular as is usual for this type. EF the reverse better and virtually mint state, with some original lustre. Therefore a rarer type and in higher grade than the example which realised £56,000 in our last sale (lot 1719)
Triple Unite 1643. Oxford mint. Charles I Mint mark plume with bands, on obverse only. S2727. North 2384 (Very Rare) Schneider 295. Obverse, ornate taller bust CAROLVS. D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FRAN: ET: HIB: REX. Reverse, ‘Declaration’ on continuous scroll RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANG LIBER: PAR (This is Charles promising to protect ‘the religion of the Protestants, the laws of England, the liberty of Parliament’) with denomination numerals (III) above and date 1644 below. A tiny piece of excess metal is evident on the reverse above PROT. This is the same original flaw as seen on the Schneider specimen from the same dies. EF, An exceptional coin, fully round and well centred. All lettering and detail crisply struck. The Triple Unite was produced in the early years of the English Civil War in the period 1642-1644 and it was the most spectacular coin issued during a reign known for its numismatic diversity. Charles I moved his base from London to Oxford in 1642, but Parliament had secured the support of the City of London with its bankers and merchants. Nevertheless the king was determined to continue the production of gold and silver coinage and set up the Oxford mint in New Hall Inn, Oxford. The Triple Unite was in effect a large propaganda piece produced by the Royalists in their ongoing clash with the forces of Parliament, and was made in very small numbers over a 3 year period.
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work DECIMO TERTIO choice mint state with proof like fields, Ex Roderick Richardson and with his price ticket £75,000 "Choice Mint State" graded and encapsulated by CGS as 80 (UNC) so offered here having three companies (LCA, CGS and Richardson) concur on a mint state grade. In the 10 years since CGS has been grading coins only two other pre 1750 gold coins have an 80 grade those being a Half Guinea of 1725 and a Guinea of 1713, As for current market indicators Five Guineas in EF of George II can be seen on display at UK coin shows around the £45,000 marker and it was reported to us by the seller and an independent source corroborated that a Charles II 5 Guineas in NGC 61 sold at the March MSCF show for £78,000, the read across table compiled empirically by CGS collectors suggest that USA slabbed coins in MS61 average CGS 65 grade. Regardless of the technically grade and price this is a spectacular coin surely never to be matched for eye appeal and beauty.
Britannia Gold £1000 2021 One Kilo Gold Proof, the reverse design by P.J.Lynch is a striking new representation of Britannia, facing right in profile, reflecting the diversity of the people of Britain in the 21st Century. This imposing 100mm coin truly enhances the skill of the engraver showing the fine details to maximum effect. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 1 of only 5 minted, an exceptionally rare issue, coupled with the number 1 certificate ensures this will be much sought after in the future
One Thousand Pounds 2017 The Platinum (70th) WeddingAnniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, One Kilo of .999 Gold Proof S.S8 FDC, 100mm diameter, FDC. The only use of the conjoined portraits in the One Thousand Pound gold series. An hugely impressive and imposing piece, number 14 of only 31 issued of this type. Comes in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The One Thousand Pound coins are flagship pieces and provide a centrepiece to any advanced modern gold collection
One Thousand Pounds 2017 The PlatinumWeddingAnniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, One Kilo of .999 Gold Proof S.S8 FDC, 100mm diameter, FDC. The only use of the conjoined portraits in the One Thousand Pound gold series. An hugely impressive and imposing piece, number 15 of only 31 issued of this type. Comes in the large Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The One Thousand Pound coins would be a centrepiece coin to any advanced modern gold collection. We note that examples of the One Thousand Pound gold Kilo series are realising up to £60,000 hammer price in our recent auctions
One Thousand Pounds 2018 100th Anniversary of the First World War, One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter: S.WW101, Reverse design by Paul Day: A kneeling soldier ARMISTICE - THE GUNS FALL SILENT, the soldier in frosted design on a textured brilliant background, FDC in the large Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 8 of just 10 pieces issued. This piece the flagship coin of the Armistice series.
South Africa Gold 50 Ounce Krugerrand 2017 50th Anniversary of the first Krugerrand, with the '1967-2017 50 Year Anniversary privy mark in the reverse field. Proof FDC, a spectacular piece and the flagship coin of the 50th Anniversary series. 100mm diameter and weighing 1696.6 grammes. Of a total mintage of 50 coins, it is believed that only 2 examples of this piece are available in the UK, with the other retailing in excess of £100,000, comes in the large and impressive South Africa Mint box of issue, with certificate of issue number 36 of 50 issued, 294-page hardback book 'Krugerrand Golden Jubilee' by Francois Malan and a set of South Africa postage stamps (3) International Small Letter rate each with Krugerrand coin designs 1967, 2000 and 2017 embossed onto gold foiling. The ultimate in large gold coinage, and by comparison, dwarfs the recent One Kilo Royal Mint issues. A true status symbol coin, and a rare opportunity to own one, indeed our research indicates this is the first such piece to be offered at auction. Given the mintage and limited availability it may be many years before this issue is offered again at auction.
Five Guineas 1693 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre Elephant and Castle below the bust S3423. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, GEF rare thus, not far off in grade to our lot 857 in LCA 155 Dec 2016 which realised £71,500 hammer. But this piece, the Elephant and Castle variety, is usually more sought after. The famous Samuel King Five Guineas sale by Spink included their well researched analysis of Five Guineas offered for sale in a 40 year period and the 1693 E & C offered here had a frequency of 19 compared to 91 of the S3422 type (1693 without E & C below). Last year a William and Mary 5 Guineas of this same type S3423 Elephant and Castle below in MS63 realised $258,000 in the USA. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce, the piece offered here has a very competitive starting price and would truly be a bargain in todays market at the low estimate or in our opinion at several bids above.
Five Guineas 1687 First Bust S3397 Prooflike and Brilliant About Unc rare thus graded and slabbed by PCGS at MS61, and a coin with fantastic eye appeal, very hard to find James II gold in this grade, indeed we note that an example of a 1688 Elephant and Castle piece, marginally inferior in obverse detail, graded PCGS MS61 WINGS sold recently in a US auction for $108,688 (at the time of writing converted to £84,452), we also note another 1687 Five Guineas of the same type as this lot in NGC MS61 currently being offered for sale at $117,500 on-line
One Thousand Pounds 2020 James Bond 007 One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter, the reverse design featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5, the 007 logo, on the gun barrel background, a 'must have' for the James Bond enthusiast. The fine detail in the reverse design particularly apparent on this stunning large coin . We note all the gold issues are now completely sold out by the Royal Mint making this a particularly sought after item for both the discerning Bond fan and the modern large gold coin collector, FDC comes in the Royal Mint black '007 Special Issue' box with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 10 of only 20 pieces issued with just 17 in this presentation format. Sure to be keenly sought by Bond enthusiasts present and future, this series already proving to be very popular and with this tiny mintage we predict that demand will soon outstrip supply of these incredibly rare coins
One Thousand Pounds 2020 James Bond 007 One Kilo of .999 Gold, 100mm diameter, the reverse design featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5, the 007 logo, on the gun barrel background, a 'must have' for the James Bond enthusiast. The fine detail in the reverse design particularly apparent on this stunning large coin . We note all the gold issues are now completely sold out by the Royal Mint making this a particularly sought after item for both the discerning Bond fan and the modern large gold coin collector, FDC comes in the Royal Mint black '007 Special Issue' box with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 12 of only 20 pieces issued with just 17 in this presentation format. Sure to be keenly sought by Bond enthusiasts present and future
One Thousand Pounds 2021 The Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III, One Kilo of .999 Gold and 100mm diameter, this impressive heraldic design seems to be even more imposing and well suited to the larger diameter coin. The Gold Kilos are the flagship issues to the Queen's Beasts series. Comes with certificate number 09 of just 13 pieces issued, with just 10 in this format, would be a much prized coin in any collection of large gold pieces. Proof FDC in the deluxe Royal Mint box with booklet detailing the origins of the Griffin back to the times of The Romans and its subsequent influence on Medieval Britain, a spectacular piece
Five Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion stunning Royal Mint issue with W.Wyon's iconic design done in 1839 to commemorate Queen Victoria's ascendency to the throne (1837), recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, date in Roman numerals MMXIX. FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation boxes as issued, certificate number 3
One Thousand Pounds 2021 The Queen's Beast - The Griffin of Edward III, One Kilo of .999 Gold and 100mm diameter, this impressive heraldic design seems to be even more imposing and well suited to the larger diameter coin. The Gold Kilos are the flagship issues to the Queen's Beasts series, comes with certificate number 07 of just 13 pieces issued, with just 10 in this format, would be a much prized coin in any collection of large gold pieces. Proof FDC in the deluxe Royal Mint box with booklet detailing the origins of the Griffin back to the times of The Romans and its subsequent influence on Medieval Britain, a spectacular piece
Triple Unite 1643 Charles I (1625-1649) Oxford mint. S2726. Rarer type with half-length crowned portrait of king in armour and scarf flying from shoulder. Plume behind head. King has symbolic sword in one hand and olive branch in other. Mint mark Oxford plume above. Obverse legend reads: CAROLVS: D: G: MAGN: BRIT: FR: ET: HI: REX Reverse has declaration in 3 lines on ornate scroll. RELIG: PROT: LEG: ANGL: LIBER: This is the King’s undertaking to uphold the Protestant religion, the laws of the kingdom, and the freedoms and privileges of Parliament. Struck on a large full flan which is slightly irregular as is usual for this type. EF and very desirable thus
Eight Hundred Pounds Britannia 2017 30oz. .999 Gold Proof, 100mm diameter, with trident mintmark marking the 30th Anniversary of Britannia Gold, S.BS1, thus far the only issue of this unusual denomination, a superb issue showing the full beauty of this unusual reverse design. FDC in the large Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, Number 02 of only 21 pieces minted
One Thousand Pounds 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, One Kilo of .999 Gold Proof S.S1, 100mm diameter, FDC. The mintage figure on the certificate states that 60 were minted, but only 21 were issued. , A superb one-off use of this particularly impressive Iain Rank-Broadley portrait, and the high relief rendition of the reverse completes a coin with imposing appearance. The Obverse portrait is based on the sculpture mounted in the entrance to the Supreme Court building on Parliament Square. The Reverse a full achievement of the Royal Arms based on those mounted on the front gates of Buckingham Palace. The One Thousand Pound Gold coins would be the centrepiece to any advanced modern gold collection. Comes with certificate number 04 and information booklet in the lockable sweet chestnut box
RussiaPoltina (Half Rouble) 1741 CПБ Ivan VI KM206.2, Bitkin 39, EF the reverse better with a rich grey tone, the property of a deceased jeweller active in Maidenhead in the 1950 s and 1960s, rare. We could find no examples recorded on the PCGS Population Report for either 1741 Ivan VI type of this denomination
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 FDC and graded PR62CAM by PCGS without B.P in exergue and a much rarer variety Linecar and Stone 73, considered by connoisseurs to be five times rarer than the issue that has the B.P (Linecar and Stone 72), a choice and beautiful piece and certainly not overgraded at PR62
Five Shilling Duggleby T21 proof believed to be unique last sold at Spink 8 October 1992 (realised £12,980) reported then in national newspapers and accompanied by a clipping as such, a rare opportunity to acquire this seldom offered piece serial 000000. UNC or near so.
Triple Unite 1642 Oxford Mint with tall narrow bust, declaration within wavy lines, plumes with bands on obverse only, Spink 2724, Schneider 284, Brooker 830, North 2381 a splendid example of the iconic coin graded and encapsulated by NGC as AU53 rare and desirable thus, comes with a retail ticket price of £65,000 which being the price the current vendor paid some years ago surely makes this lot a bargain at the current estimate. The English Civil War was in progress when this fabulous coin was stuck after Charles raised the Royal Standard in Nottingham on 22nd August 1642 he set up his court in Oxford where this spectacular piece was minted. The war against Cromwell's New Model Army dragged on until 1646 by which time Oxford was besieged with Charles escaping dressed as a servant. Charles joined the Scottish Presbyterian army but nine months later was handed over to the English Parliament after a payment of £100,000 was made. Negotiations between King and Parliament began but descended into intrigue as Charles made a secret deal with the Scots who invaded England in 1648 starting the Second Civil War. Once again Cromwell's New Model Army prevailed with Charles fleeing to Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight. Further negotiations collapsed into disarray with Parliament reducing itself to the so called Rump Parliament which eventually resulted in the trial and execution in January 1649 of Charles I
One Thousand Pounds 2017 The PlatinumWeddingAnniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, One Kilo of .999 Gold Proof S.S8 FDC, 100mm diameter, FDC. The only use of the conjoined portraits in the One Thousand Pound gold series. An hugely impressive and imposing piece, number 10 of only 31 issued of this type. Comes in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The One Thousand Pound coins would be a centrepiece to any advanced modern gold collection
One Thousand Pounds 2013 CoronationCommemorative (one kilo) Gold Proof obv QEII portrait, Rev Orb and Sceptre, St Edward's Crown behind with flowers surrounding, only 27 pieces issued and rarely offered for sale, this piece being the first we have seen, Royal Mint issue price £60,000. Spink 4791, a rare opportunity to acquire a piece with such a tiny mintage. FDC in top quality wooden presentation as issued certificate number 007 the box with a secret James Bond style button behind to open
Eight Hundred Pounds Britannia 2017 30oz. .999 Gold Proof, 100mm diameter, with trident mintmark marking the 30th Anniversary of Britannia Gold, S.BS1, the only issue of this denomination, a superb issue showing the full beauty of this unusual reverse design. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, Number 04 of only 21 pieces minted
One Thousand Pounds 2012 Diamond Jubilee (one kilo) Gold Proof obv QEII portrait as inspired by the Supreme Court Building sculpture, Rev Royal Arms as mounted on the Buckingham Palace gates only 60 pieces issued and rarely offered for sale this piece being the first we have seen, Royal Mint issue price £60,000. Spink 4790, FDC in elaborate wooden presentation box with certificates as issued, and with gold in a price dip an ideal time to acquire such a rare set
Noble, Henry IV Heavy Coinage (1399-1412) London Mint mint mark Cross Pattee, old arms with four lis in French quarters, crescent on rudder, nails on ships side point to the left S.1705North 1336 (a), as Schneider 189 with minor stop variations, Good EF about as struck, the portrait especially bold and clear and struck on a full round flan with all legends and details sharp and crisp, weight 7.71 grammes. A rarer type and in superior grade to the S.1706 cf.Schneider 194 specimen sold at St. James Auction 30/9/2010 which realised £56,000 hammer price. This coin is from the MPO Utrecht auction May 2003 where a large European hoard was sold which included over 130 English Nobles (mostly Edward III and Richard II) and many hundreds of continental gold pieces. The most recent English issues were 3 Henry IV Heavy Nobles this lot being one so the hoard must have been lost soon after these were struck thus the exceptionally high grade. A choice example of the extremely rare first type of Henry IV Heavy Coinage seldom offered for sale in any grade, this coin is certainly amongst the finest known or perhaps the best extant of this type. EX MPO Utrecht 30 May 2003, Ex Stephen Lockett Coins who the current vendor bought it off in September 2003 for £16,500, so not been on the market for 11 years
Triple Unite 1642 Charles IOxford Mint tall narrow bust declaration in three lines North 2381, Coincraft C1TU-010, Spink 2724 pleasing VF/Good VF on a well rounded flan 26.96 gr. and good eye appeal with the gold of a rich deep hue, a few minor metal faults obverse as often with coins of this age and in our opinion certainly as pleasing a piece as was sold in our June 2013 sale (lot 1183 £45,000 hammer price) and from the same Clarendon sale Bonhams 2006 lot 1271
One PoundBradburytrial notes a set of eight. Five printed on thick paper and three on thin, six with crowns and two without. All vary in colour, one has numbers, the rest are without. An excessively rare and pleasurable set. All believed unique. All EF to UNC.
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - The Three Graces 5 ounceGoldProof, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet and certificate number 001, all Royal Mint certificate number 1 issues highly sought after and rarely offered. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the PatternCrown of 1817. The design based on Antonio Canova's original neoclassical sculpture. Another of Wyon's legendary designs beautifully reproduced on a superb large modern gold coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint, and with a mintage of only 160 pieces, with just 150 in this presentation format, is sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. a 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
China 500 Yuan 1995 Bullion Coinage, Pandas resting Bimetallic Gold Centre in silver ring 5 ounces of gold and 2 ounces of silver Proof FDC boxed as issued with certificate, number 182 of 199 issued
AlderneyOne Thousand Pounds 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday the impressive 1 Kilo of GoldProof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, certificate number 10 of just 30 issued, rare and desirable thus
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. Proof FDC with certificate number 2 (NO. 02 embossed in gold on the wooden lid) housed in a quality cabinet style wooden presentation box with a separate draw 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. Here at London Coins we have offered four individual coins since 2012 all different sports (athletics, cycling, triathalon and tennis). The certificate on this set states 2/29, 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, Traithalon 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. As far as we could tell this is the first example of this set offered so preparing an estimate can not be done on past results, what we can say is that the 4 individual coins we have sold totalled £20,800 or over £5,000 per coin.
Five Guineas 1706 QVINTO edge, Shield of Post-Union type S.3566 EF and lustrous with a small planchet fault below the first A of ANNA and in the corresponding position on the reverse below the E of REG, nevertheless a splendid example with a hint of red toning in the reverse legend. Queen Anne Gold coinage seldom encountered in high grades, and would make a spectacular centrepiece to any collection, similar grade pieces were reported to be on offer with a £70,000 plus ticket price at recent London Coin Fairs
Five Guineas 1729 Plain below bust, S.3663 GEF with touches of red toning in the legends, minor contact marks only, a glorious example, the reverse retaining original mint lustre, this type far more scarce than the E.I.C coin of this date, despite the pricing figures in the Spink catalogue. Our archive database shows we have handled 4 examples of this type and 11 examples of the E.I.C coin of this date
PoundElizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), but with Lion at the end of the legend Schneider 797 choice GEF/UNC the reverse almost prooflike sharp and crisply struck all round, this coin is so pleasing it has the quality of a milled rather than a hammered coin perhaps the best hammered coin we have seen, in addition an extremely rare variety. This Tun and Lion variety was the first type of Pound struck between June 1593 and May 1594 and it is believed that only 12 specimens exist, the fact that this is the initial issue of this Pound type perhaps explains the care that has clearly gone into the striking
Rose-Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 mint mark Thistle, S2632, North N2108 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail obverse and reverse
Crown 1839 Plain edge Proof, as ESC 279 with die axis inverted CGS variety 02, the reverse retaining much brilliance, the obverse with a choice blue and gold tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, cross-graded MS65 by ICCS
Rose Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail especially the obverse where all the fine detail of the design is crystal clear
Proof Set 1911Long Set (12 coins) Gold £5 to Maundy Penny all in PCGS holders:- Five Pounds PR65, Two Pounds PR65 Cameo, Sovereign PR65 Cameo, Half Sovereign PR65 Cameo, Halfcrown PR67+, Florin PR67, Shilling PR67, Sixpence PR66, Maundy Fourpence PR66, Maundy Threepence PR67, Maundy Twopence PR66, Maundy Penny PR67. With three of the four gold coins attaining a Cameo designation, the silver particularly attractive and with choice tone, this can be considered a top level set, comes with the Official Royal Mint long set box, so with all coins in PR65,66 or 67+ this set must be amongst the finest known in PCGS grades and we notice the Five Pounds alone in PR65 has recently been realising US$32,000 - $35,000 in North American auction sales
Rose-Ryal30 ShillingsJames I Third Coinage 1619 - 25 Choice Good EF (practically as struck) an exceptional piece, outstanding detail especially the obverse where all the fine detail of the design is crystal clear
Five Guineas 1688 QVARTO Second Laureate Bust S.3397A Choice EF with brilliant prooflike fields, and rare to find so nice, James II 5 Guineas in similar choice grade as this have been reported with retail ticket prices approaching £50,000 at major London Coin Shows
Alderney £1,000 2008 Gold Proof (1,091 grams of 22 carat so contains 1 kilo of pure gold) stunning 100 mm diameter Rank Broadley Queen Elizabeth II portrait obverse , Prince Charles reverse cased FDC with certificates and plaque "Alderney 2008 The Prince of Wales Gold Kilo Coin No 10" so the 10th struck of an issue limit of only 30, extremely rare thus and the first one we have seen
Sovereign 1841 Marsh 24 the key date Victorian variety and with unbarred As in GRATIA EF the reverse better this being choice and lustrous, this coin is a full grade better than the one we sold in August 2013 (LCA 142 Lot 640) which realised £20,000 hammer and can be viewed on our historical results feature on the London Coins website
Sovereign 1922S Marsh 282 UNC with minor cabinet friction, extremely rare rated R3 by Marsh, one of the key dates in the series, we note we have not offered this type in 11 years
Proof Set 1911 Long Gold Set (12 coins) comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC to FDC, the gold with excellent surfaces and lightly toned the Two Pounds with a couple of tiny contact marks the other gold free of contact marks, the silver with a lovely matching tone, comes in the original red box of issue. The vendor, a member of the general public told us the set has been under floor boards for 80 years, and judging by the grade we can well believe it
Belgium5 Francs 1842 in Gold Choice aFDC graded, authenticated and encapsuled by PCGS and graded SP63 Plain Edge 36.88 gr. Dupriez 189 and rated R3 by Dupriez being unique or extremely rare, similar era to the Gold £5 of Great Britain 1839 Una and the Lion examples of which can realise over £100,000 in higher MS grades and have a much higher mintage than this Belgian piece offered here
Crown 1831 W.W on truncation ProofESC 271 toned FDC and graded CGS 85 so the finest of three 1831 crowns so far recorded and a very choice grade for this early type
Penny 1827 Peck 1430 Toned UNC, slabbed and graded CGS 80 the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, 1827 Pennies are notorious for having poor surfaces and usually show up in grades VF or below, this superb example has no trace of the usual pitting associated with this issue and is one of only a handful of survivors in higher grades
AlderneyFifty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Una and the Lion .999 GoldProof by Hatton's of London, and weighing 142.61 grammes FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 20 pieces have been struck of this type. With this iconic reverse design, sure to be popular with collectors, and with this tiny mintage, demand could well outstrip supply
Crown 1831 WW incuse on truncation Plain edge Proof, ESC 271, Bull 2462, die axis inverted, 27.34 grammes, nFDC with rich original gold and blue/green tone, a very rare and desirable type forming part of the Proof set of the year. All William IV Crowns are highly prized and this type is missing from many advanced Crown collections
Five Guineas 1729 EIC S.3664 in an NGC holder and graded AU50 an impressive and pleasing piece with touches of red toning on the shield, and a good collectable example of the popular East India Company type
Sovereign 1841 as Marsh 24, slabbed by PCGS as GRΛTIΛ variety and graded AU53, however close inspection shows a faint bar to the first A with no trace of a bar on the second A so a new variety with one unbarred A, all 1841 Sovereigns are extremely rare in this high grade, so this piece exceptionally rare as a new variety, the reverse sharp and brilliant EF the obverse near so
Five Guineas 1677 first bust hair of different style S3328A approaching EF/EF with sharp reflective fields once cleaned, a much rarer date, we have sold 125 Five Guineas in the past but never an example dated 1677
Fifty Pence, The UK Gold Proof Piedfort Collection 40th Anniversary 1969 - 2009 spectacular 16 coin set all coins dated 2009 obverse but with the reverses of the earlier issue types 1969 Britannia New Pence, 1973 EEC, 1991, 1992/3 EEC, 1982 Britannia New omitted, 1994 D-Day, 1998 NHS, 1998 EEC, 2000 Libraries, 2003 Suffragette, 2004 Bannister, 2005 Samuel Johnson, 2006 VC (2 coins), 2007 Scouts, 2008 Shield, 2009 Kew Gardens Proof FDC in the impressive Royal Mint wooden cabinet style display cases issue limit just 40 and this No. 26
USAMorganDollars a spectacular hoard of 286 choice grade Morgans 1879 - 1904 every one in MS65 and graded and encapsulated by NGC and in their holders. We seldom see Morgan Dollars in MS65 and this group appears to have be a long time being formed as it includes three different styles of NGC labelling current style, previous style and earlier style. The vendor has supplied us with the Grey Sheet Bid which represents what dealers active in Morgan Dollars in the USA publish as their buying in prices and the total for the group is reported to be $31,208 which makes this an ideal investor or wholesale parcel as at the lower end of our estimate this lot could sell for less than US dealers would pay. 1879S (22), 1880S (22), 1881S (59), 1882S (22), 1883 (1), 1883O (6), 1884O (31), 1885 (7), 1885O (21), 1886 (20), 1887 (21), 1888 (2),1889 (1), 1896 (1), 1898O (6), 1899O (12), 1900 (3), 1900O (7), 1902O (2), 1904O (20) all NGC MS65
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 NEF a very small depression and some hairlines are visible in the obverse field below GRA, however a high grade coin overall
Malaya Board of Commissioners of Currency 1940 issues KGVI portrait, $1 in green, low serial A/1 000128 and $5 in blue, low serial A/1 000144, overprinted "NOT LEGAL TENDER" & "SPECIMEN ONLY NO VALUE" in red, comes with a HKSB bank slip dated Singapore 1941 & Bangkok HKSB envelope, some rust marks & multiple small pinholes top left, Pick4a & Pick5a, overall GEF to about UNC , extremely rare and desirable
Penny 1863 Slender 3 in date Freeman 44 dies 6+G CGS Fine 25, rated R20 by Freeman, we note that there was no example in the Laurie Bamfordcollection, John Jerrams 'Early British Bronze Bun Pennies and Their Varieties' states in a 2001 census records only one example, a highly important key coin in the series and extremely rare, this possibly being the only known example
Fifty Pence, The UK Gold Proof Piedfort Collection 40th Anniversary 1969 - 2009 a spectacular 16-coin set all the previously issued reverse types, now dated 2009, types as 1969 Britannia New Pence, 1973 EEC, 1991, 1992/3 EEC, 1982 Britannia New omitted, 1994 D-Day, 1998 NHS, 1998 EEC, 2000 Libraries, 2003 Suffragette, 2004 Bannister, 2005 Samuel Johnson, 2006 VC (2 coins), 2007 Scouts, 2008 Shield, 2009 Kew Gardens Proof, S.PG50PPCS, FDC in the impressive Royal Mint wooden cabinet style display case with booklet-style certificate, with an issue limit of just 40 this set No.17
Crown 1825 Plain Edge PatternESC 255 nFDC with an attractive grey tone, slabbed and graded CGS 88, the finest of 2 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, listed as R3 by ESC, we note a similar coin realised over $35,000 in the USA (January 2015 Heritage Auction)
Sovereign 1926S Marsh 286 GEF Extremely Rare, one of the key dates in the series and our auction archive stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the first we have handled of this date and type
A large and impressive collection from A - Z, 2,038 different notes being an incomplete collection by Pick number of all countries of the world post 1960 with a total Pick catalogue price of over $42,000 all Unc or near so. A comprehensive list by country
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen – British Music Legends 5oz. GoldProof. Formed in London in the early 1970s the pop group Queen are one of the most iconic and successful bands of all time, having sold over 300 million records.
This impressive coin features an innovative reverse design, including an arrangement of each of the instruments played by each band member, the design fittingly reflecting the grandiose nature of some of their greatest songs. It is said that everybody owns a track by the band.
The reverse design has been personally approved by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor. We note the gold Queen-related coins are already completely sold out by the Royal Mint, making this a must for both the collector of large gold issues, and the discerning Queen fan alike. FDC cased as issued with certificate number 29 of just 50 pieces minted, includes the Queen – Rock Royalty Historical booklet.
Proof Set 1911Long Set (12 coins) Comprising Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign , Half Sovereign Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, aFDC the odd small nicks and minor hairlines are present as usual, the silver with a beautiful matching blue/green tone, very minor hairlines and the odd small tone spot mentioned for completeness of detail, an extremely eye-catching set comes in the red Royal Mint box of issue this in very good condition
Sovereign 1871 George and the Dragon, Large B.P., Die Axis upright, Plain Edge ProofS.3856, Wilson & Rasmussen 316, rated R4. Extremely Rare (Estimated 11-20 examples known) the portrait and reverse design retaining much original mint brilliance and frosting. in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 DCAM
Five Pounds 1887 ProofS.3864 nFDC, Very minor hairlines, a small edge nick and minimal contact marks only on this beautiful piece, we note a steep increase in values for these pieces in recent times and consequently the better examples are becoming very difficult to find with values in the tens of thousands
AngelRichard III mm Boars Head 2 obv RICΛRD:DI:GRΛ:REX ΛNGL:Z FRΛNC. and with double saltire colon after DI which does not match any of the 4 recorded Schneider 2B types, rev Schneider 488 PER/CR VCE:TVΛM.SΛLVΛ.NOS.XPC:REDE, North 1676, S2151, Coincraft R3AG-015, weight 5.11 grammes, Richard III of recent Leicester car park fame ruled from 1483 to 1485 when he was slain at the battle of Bosworth Field thus becoming the last of the Plantagenet Kings, owing to his short reign all his coins are scarce with the gold being especially rare. The vendor now in his 80s has had this coin in his possession for 15 - 20 years, and was given it as a gift by a night club owner in Liverpool who ran an antique shop as a hobby to enable him to acquire antiques "over the counter", neither the current vendor (who for many years believed the coin was a Sovereign) nor the night club owner were interested in coins and the presumption was it came in over the counter 20 - 40 years ago as part of an antique collection or perhaps contained in an antique piece or furniture. Well struck and pleasing VF without problems or weak areas all design and legend bold and clear.
Half PoundElizabeth I Milled Coinage S.2543North 2019/3 Mintmark Star BNJ 1983 Obv 3, Rev 1, this coin noted, Ex-Tom May Collection, Spink Nobles Sydney 17-19 April 2012, Ex-N.C.Jany 1974 (198) and Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin June 1981 (EG52), Borden and Brown noted 8 specimens from these dies and a total of just 45 known from all dies, the flan with light creasing with a die cud on the reverse at 10 o'clock, GVF/NEF
One Pound, an excessively rare link pair of T6 number LL/34 000299 and T7 LL/34 0300. The T7 in this lot is believed to be the only T7 note in existence certainly no other has ever been reported and this actual note is pictured (serial number) in Duggleby, the acquisition of this lot probably allowing the only opportunity to complete the One Pound T1 - T7 series, virtually UNC as issued. This lot also guaranteed to include the last ever printed T6, and is also likely to be the last two Bradbury First Issue notes produced, a truly superb pair
Five Guineas 1691 TERTIO edge S.3422 pleasing VF, a few minor edge faults barely detract, a very sought after issue with a 1693 example of S3422 realising £135,000 in our last sale
USATwenty Dollars Gold 1859O Breen 7196, thin mintmark, centrally positioned between the N and the tail feathers, Near EF/EF the obverse rubbed on the face and possibly once cleaned in the past. Only 9100 minted, Estimates vary on current extant pieces, it is thought that between 85 and 100 pieces survive today. We note that the 1859O Twenty Dollars is one of the coins tracked in the US by the 'Rare Coins Values Index' a representative group of 87 rare US coins tracking the ongoing progress of the market.
Five Guineas 1673 VICESIMO QVINTO S.3328 About EF/EF with some contact marks, a nicely struck pleasing example with much eye appeal, a slightly better but similar coin of the same date from the Slaney collection auction in mid-May sold for £162,000
Fifty Pence 2009 the Gold Piedfort Collection, a 16-coin set featuring all of the previously issued designs now all dated 2009, all Gold Piedforts (S.PG50PPCS) only 40 sets issued, this being set number 17, numbered on the outside of the box, nFDC to FDC, a few of the coins with light toning, in the impressive box of issue with booklet, currently lists at £20,000 in Spink. A rare opportunity to acquire such a rare low mintage set
Crown 1831 W.WYON on truncation, Plain edge ProofESC 273 UNC with very light cabinet friction, by far the rarer of the two silver types, slabbed and graded CGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A111 27/11/2005 Lot 885
Fifty Pence 2009 a 16-coin set in Gold featuring all of the previously issued designs, Britannia 'NEW PENCE', EEC Membership, Britannia 'FIFTY PENCE', EU Presidency, D-Day Landings, EU 25th Anniversary, NHS 50th Anniversary, Public Libraries 150 Years, WSPU Centenary, 50th Anniversary of the 4-minute mile, Samuel Johnson's Dictionary, Victoria Cross - The Award, Victoria Cross - The Heroic Acts, Scouting 100th Anniversary, Royal Shield of Arms, and the rare Kew Gardens 250th Anniversary, now all bearing the 2009 date, all Gold Proofs (S.PG50PCS) set number 11 of only 125 sets issued, numbered on the outside of the box, FDC in the impressive box of issue with booklet, a rare low mintage set and seldom offered
Guinea 1774 ProofS.3728 Wilson & Rasmussen 95, upright die alignment, Plain bevelled edge, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 Cameo, and with WINGS gold sticker (choice for the stated grade) a superb piece, choice and rare, showing the characteristic die flaw in the reverse field associated on some examples of this type (see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote). Stunning detail and eye appeal, the quality of strike considerably superior to the comparable currency issues of the period, a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold. The only one graded by PCGS so yet another indication of this coins rarity
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP63. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections.
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 James Bond 007Gold 5oz. .999 Gold Proof, the reverse design featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5, the 007 logo, on the gun barrel background, a 'must have' for the James Bond collector FDC in the Royal Mint black 'Special Issue' box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only 64 pieces issued with just 58 in this presentation format, sure to be keenly sought by James Bond collectors present and future
Sovereigns (55) spectacular Queen Elizabeth II Sovereign Collection by Harrington and Byrne 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978. Proofs 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001. Standard 2002. Proofs 2003, 2004. Standard 2005. Proofs 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. Standard 2012. Proofs 2013, 2014, 2015 IRB, 2015 Clark. Standard 2016 Clark. Proof 2016 Butler, 2017 200th. Standard 2017 Mint Mark generally BU - FDC in a three tray 55 coin display box with one large Harrington and Byrne certificate
Five Guineas 1694 S.3422 SEXTO edge, in an NGC holder AU Details, Reverse Spot removed, Cleaned. The coin displays much detail and eye appeal, EF, the reverse with minor scratches between the base of the shield and the commencement of REX. A high grade example with excellent portraits, indeed the obverse is a bold even strike with the only significant wear being on the highest hair curl. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas now realising £5000-£6000, this being several grades above represents very good value in today's market at the low estimate, or in our opinion at several bids above
Sovereign 1830 William IV Gold Pattern by W.Wyon after Chantrey's Model. Coarse hair and with flat-topped ear, Coarse Beading, the nose points to the last I in BRITANNIAR. W.W. incuse on the truncation. Reverse by J.B.Merlen. Die Axis inverted. S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 260 and rated R5, in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Cameo, some hairlines in the fields but retaining much original mint lustre, a key rarity and an interesting Pattern for the William IV collector, with no William IV currency coins minted for this date. We note the Bentley example realised £19,200 hammer price as far back as 2013. Now lists in the Spink catalogue at £21,500
India - Bombay PresidencyPatternRupee 1678 KM#Pn2, Pridmore 20, struck in silver at the Tower Mint, Obverse: THE RVPEE OF BOMBAIM in three lines, with two roses below, [BY] AUTHORITY OF [CHARLES THE] SECOND, Reverse: Crowned British Shield [KINGE. OF. GREAT. BRITAINE. ] FRANCE . AND. IREL [AND] 5.76 grammes, Fine on a wavy flan, struck off-centre, Very Rare. We refer to Pridmore Auction October 1982, Lots 450 and 451, this example with more similar striking and flan positioning to Lot 451, we also note a silver example in the British Museum with larger roses, and weighing 10.83 grammes, only a handful of examples known in silver, we also note examples are known struck in pewter, a pewter example selling at Baldwins in 2009 for £10,552 inclusive of buyers premium
Guinea 1685 Elephant and Castle S.3401 UNC retaining much original mint lustre and with a peripheral light tone. Very attractive and fully struck, vastly superior in grade and strike than the Jacob.Y.Terner example (Ex-Bridgewater House collection), which graded NGC MS63, described as 'mint fresh and beautiful', and realised $18,400 at Ira and Larry Goldbergs Auction in 2003 (Lot 20), similar in quality to the illustration on page 9 of the Bentley Collection catalogue detailing the history of the Gold Sovereign and it predecessors. A truly stunning example of this rare two-year type, and seldom offered in any grade, perhaps one of the finest examples extant. The elephant and castle was the emblem of the Royal African company, founded in 1660 as the Company of Royal Adventurers Trading in Africa. This organisation held a monopoly on trade along the West African coast. In 1667 the original company collapsed but later merged with the Gambian Merchants Company to become in 1672 the Royal African Company. Trading was chiefly in gold and silver, and sadly for several decades, human slaves
Guinea 1716 Fourth Laureate Head as S.3631 but with Hanoverian Shield at date, the shields and sceptres all rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. Unlisted as such, and internet searches have failed to locate another such example offered for sale. Many silver varieties of this period have shield positioning varieties, however this is believed to be the first such error found on a gold coin of this period. A potentially unique opportunity for the milled gold or Guinea collector. In an NGC holder and graded XF40, with a scratch across the chin, Ex-Goldbergs 5/2/2013 Lot 4900
Spur RyalJames I Second Coinage (1606-1607) S.2614North 2080, mintmark Escallop, weight 6.77 grammes, a small edge crack at 1 o'clock on the reverse, skilfully repaired, otherwise VF and with red toning, Ex-St. James Auction 17, 24 May 2011 Lot 92, Ex-Lingford, Glendinings 20/21 June 1951 Lot 892? (not illustrated), a seldom offered type
Crown 1831 ESC 273 W.WYON on truncation rated R4 by ESC (11-20 examples believed to exist) with some hairlines and contact marks in the fields and some rub on the truncation otherwise nFDC
Zanzibar Quarter Riyal AH1299 (1882) KM#2, BritishCommonwealth Coins (1971) Y3, weight 6.80 grammes, a superb example, Sharp GEF or better, the fields lustrous and prooflike with subtle blue and gold toning, displaying only a few minor contact marks, this example superior to the Krause plate example, and also superior to the British Museum example, of the highest rarity, British Commonwealth Coins by Remick states 'only a few specimens known', no prices given in current world catalogues such as Krause and this not surprising as we were unable to find any recorded sales of this type, Baldwin's have twice offered the Gold 2 1/2 Riyals in 2014 (realised £38,000) and in 2008 (realised £26,450) and this silver issue will be of similar scarcity if not rarer
SovereignHenry VIII Third Coinage (1544 - 1547) Southwark Mint with S mint mark S.2291, Coincraft H8SV - 025, choice EF with brilliant detail to the kings face, gown, throne and other details all well struck and sharp, reverse equally pleasing with extremely fine details to lion dragon and shields apparent, some double striking to the obverse legend is hardly a detraction to this stunning piece
Triple Unite 1643 Charles IOxford large bust without scarf mint mark plume S.2727, North 2384 VF/nVF with some minor weakness in the reverse central legends, scarce and desirable
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage mint mark rose 13.75 grams S2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, sharp EF sceptre and detail of side pillars fully struck, a superior piece to a similar coin lot 1887 in our September sale which realised £15,000
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 James Bond 007Gold 5oz. .999 Gold Proof, the reverse design featuring the iconic Aston Martin DB5, the 007 logo, on the gun barrel background, a 'must have' for the James Bond collector FDC in the Royal Mint black 'Special Issue' box of issue with certificate number 22 and booklet. Only 64 pieces issued with just 58 in this presentation format, sure to be keenly sought by James Bond collectors present and future. We note a similar coin in our June 2020 Auction A169 realised £15,000 hammer price, making this issue one of the most sought after in the Gold 5oz. series
Half Sovereign 1817 Milled Edge ProofS.3786, Wilson & Rasmussen 204. Reverse with crowned angular shield, with dot below. Frosted Bust and Reverse design on brilliant fields, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64DCAM. Of 7 examples on the PCGS Population Report, only this coin and one other have achieved the Deep Cameo designation. Only one is graded higher
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better/About VF, bold and attractive, with a gentle edge bruise at 12 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade retaining much eye appeal, a popular coin in today's market. A highly important coin in the history of the milled coinage, the Fine Work type introduced more intricate detail and a superb sharp striking to the portrait, a significant advance to the quality of minting at the time, leading to further higher relief designs being produced in the 18th Century, right up to the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
Proof Set 1911Long Set (12 coins) comprising Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC - FDC with a superb matching tone, in the red box of issue
Proof Set 1911 Long Gold Set (12 coins) comprising Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC to FDC, the gold with excellent surfaces the Five Pounds with choice detail and retaining some lustre, the Two Pounds with brilliant fields and a very light handling mark, the Sovereign and Half Sovereign retaining considerable original mint brilliance, the Maundy Twopence with a little surface dirt on the obverse, otherwise the silver choice with matching colourful tone with flashes of blue, gold and green, a superb and extremely desirable set, comes in the original red box of issue
Five Guineas 1687 Second Bust, TERTIO edge S.3397A NEF/GVF the fields showing some signs of light tooling under magnification, displays small touches of red tone, light haymarks do not detract, overall of pleasing and even appearance and considerable eye appeal
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