Crown 1825 Plain EdgePatternESC 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 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum (70th) Jubilee 10oz. (312.52 grammes) .999 Gold Proof, featuring new designs by John Bergdahl, Obverse: Equestrian portrait of Her Majesty on horseback, within the Royal garter, Reverse: The Royal cypher upon a mid-18th Century style rococo cartouche, frosted against brilliant fields, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and informative booklet. A bold and striking new design certain to appeal to collector's of the large modern gold issues. Certificate Number 31 of only 56 pieces minted with just 50 in this presentation format
Two Pounds 1820 LX edge Pattern, Marsh 15.90 grammes, S.3784. Obverse: Laureate head right, Reverse: George and the Dragon, UNC with minor cabinet friction, hairlined in the fields, the reverse with a nick behind the horse's rear legs, portrait and reverse design nicely frosted, retaining much original lustre, one of the classic rarities of the entire English Milled series, very seldom offered in any grade, and missing from all but the most advanced of gold collections. Workers at the mint preparing the Gold Patterns of the Five Pound and Two Pound piece were working through the night when the death of King George III was expected. The coins were literally finished as the King died on 25th January 1820, only 25 pieces of each had been officially ordered, but due to a misunderstanding, a total of 60 Two Pound pieces were produced. A miniscule mintage, all pieces of this type are highly prized
Bahamas 2500 Dollars 1983 10th Anniversary of Independence KM#101, 407 grammes of 22 carat gold, a massive 12oz. AGW issue, 72mm diameter, Near FDC with minor hairlines and a hint of very light tone, retaining practically full mint brilliance, a superb and impressive issue with a mintage of just 55 pieces, in the red box of issue with certificate number 2, would be a centrepiece for any CommonwealthGoldcollection
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
Five Pounds 1937 ProofS.4074 in an NGC holder and graded PF66. We have not offered an example of this coin in a higher grade than 66 and lot 1439 in LCA 191 in PF66 CAMEO realised £19,000
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
Proof Set 1911 Long Set (12 coins) Comprising Gold Five Pounds, Gold Two Pounds, Sovereign , Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, nFDC-FDC the odd small nicks and minor hairlines are present as usual, the silver with a deep matching tone, very minor hairlines and a contact mark on the Shilling mentioned for completeness of detail, an extremely eye-catching set bordering on Choice comes in the red Royal Mint box of issue
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 PoundGoldCrowns 100th Anniversary of the First World War a 6-coin set 2015 Albert Ball VC, Animals at War, Submarines, Edith Cavell, Merchant Navy, Gallipoli Proof FDC only 25 of each coin struck rare and desirable thus in the black box with certificates
Farthing 1887 Pattern in Gold Peck-2200, Freeman-935 (R20), W&R-402 (R6). Plain edge. By Ludwig C. Lauer for Adolph Weyl. NGC PF63 CAMEO Freeman considered this to be unique Wilson & Rasmussen 3-5 examples so excessively rare and seldom offered
Two Guineas 1735 S.3667A sharp and prooflike and graded AU58+ by NGC and certainly not over graded by them, a rare date in this George IIYoung Head series and seldom offered in this high grade or in fact in any grade
Five PoundGoldCrowns 100th Anniversary of the First World War a 6-coin set 2018 T.E Lawrence, Ypres, Tanks, RAF, Women in Factories, Widows Proof nFDC (some light toning) only 25 of each coin struck rare and desirable thus and cased as issued with certificates
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. Certificate number 107 of 160 issued. 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
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 Three Graces, 2oz. GoldProof FDC as issued by the Royal Mint in their box with certificate and historical booklet. 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 larger 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. Sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. a 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 Three Graces, 2oz. GoldProof in an NGC 'First Releases' holder and graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo. 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. comes in the NGC holder within a Royal Mint box with certificate and original packaging for the coin. All the Three Graces design coins were very quickly sold out by the Royal Mint. Sure to be an extremely prized issue in years to come. a 'must have' for the modern gold specialist collector
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
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
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
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 2025 UK GoldProof Coin Set - a spectacular 9 coin set the obverse design by Martin Jennings Five Pounds Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother surrounds a floral design topped by a left facing portrait of the Queen Mother, Two Pounds Rose, Daffodil, Thistle and Shamrock, One Pound British Bees, 50p Atlantic Salmon, 20p Puffin, 10p Capercaillie, 5p Oak Tree Leaf, 2p Red Squirrel, 1p Hazel Dormouse Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate No 15 of just 30 minted (will be 4 ounces actual gold weight)
USA25 Cents 1901 S EF by British standards with the reverse better, but comes with a recent NGC ticket NOT ENCAPSULATED ALTERED SURFACE, comes with a Bowers and Merena Galleries Inc sales ticket from years ago this states AU58 Polished and sold then for $9850 US
Part Proof Set 1893 (4 coins) comprising Five Pounds 1893 S.3872, Marsh F34, UNC cleaned with some contact marks and many hairlines, Two Pounds 1893 S.3873, Marsh T36 UNC cleaned with some contact marks and hairlines, Sovereign 1893 S.3874, Marsh 145A, UNC the obverse repaired, with some scuffs and hairlines, Half Sovereign 1893 Proof S.3878, Marsh 488A, the obverse with many hairlines and some scratches, the reverse with some deeper hairlines causing a shallow depression in the field, all coins retaining some brilliance
Two Guineas 1720 over 17 George I S3627 brilliant EF with some peripheral orange tone, so choice eye appeal NGC AU53, a seldom offered date certainly the first example we have offered and the over date rarer than the standard state
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 007 Gold 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 CastleS.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
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, nearer EF than VF and very pleasing
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
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
Crown 1934 ESC 374 NGC MS66 and the finest so far graded by NGC from a total population of 60 coins graded. So this coin ticks every box for desirability a key date rarity and the finest recorded example
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 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Obverse 10oz. GoldProofS.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 - GothicCrown Reverse 10oz. GoldProofS.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
Sovereign Mary 1553 Fine Sovereign of 30 Shillings, dated in Roman numerals. Obverse: Mary enthroned, double annulet stops with single after ANG' Reverse: Shield on a rose, S.2488, North 1956, as Schneider 704, the reverse with abbreviation mark and a double annulet stop at the end of the legend, mintmark Pomegranate, 15.34 grammes, AU detail, struck on a full, slightly wavy flan the coin shows slight signs of mounting at the top of the obverse, a tiny crack on the rim is evident between the I and N of REGINA. The workmanship of these large hammered coins shows an outstanding level of detail and intricacy. Being the flagship coin of the reign, all Mary Sovereigns were minted in .995 gold, the gold standard being restored to this traditional fineness in Mary's reign. Mary Sovereigns are rare and seldom offered. EX LCA 185 Lot 1714 realised £18,000
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage S.2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 mint mark rose 13.93 grams, Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, Reverse: Shield on rose, sharp EF with sceptre and detail of side pillars fully struck desirable thus
IndiaEast India Company Two Mohur 1835 RS Incuse on truncation KM#452.1 GEF with contact marks and with a faint number 750 scratched in the reverse field, Extremely Rare with a mintage of just 1170 pieces
Five Guineas 1711 DECIMO edge S.3568 in an NGC holder VF Details, Damaged, all Queen Anne Five Guineas hard to find, we note that our archive database stretching back 20 years shows that we have only previously offered seven Queen Anne of all dates, with only one 1711 example so possibly scarcer than catalogue values would suggest
Five Guineas 1692 Elephant and Castle, QVARTO edge, S.3423 VF/NVF the obverse with some contact marks and thin scratches, a collectable and desirable example of this popular type
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE24, 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, 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.
Five Pounds Crowns a 6-coin set in Gold 2017 - The 100th Anniversary of the First World WarS.WWGS4 comprising Five Pounds Crowns (6) 2017 Noel Chavasse VC S.WW19, 2017 Battle of Arras S.WW20, 2017 Sopwith Camel front view S.WW21, 2017 First World War Gas Mask S.WW22, 2017 First World War Medical Station S.WW23 and 2017 The First World War 1914 1918 Gold Proofs, the Sopwith Camel coin with a hairline scratch on the obverse, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue, with booklet, no certificate, the gold versions only available as part of this set, an extremely rare set with only 20 minted, will surely be a keenly sought after set by modern gold collectors
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 James Bond 007 Gold 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
Fifty Pence 2009 a 16-coin set featuring all of the previously issued designs all with the date 2009, all GoldPiedforts (S.PG50PPCS) only 40 sets issued, this being set number 01, numbered on the outside of the box, FDC 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 coupled with an even rarer opportunity to acquire an issue with certificate number 1
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, Calais Mint, without flag, FRANC omitted, with curule-shaped X in REX, Reverse with C in centre, Saltire stop before EDWARD and also with Saltire stops on obverse S.1505, North 1234, Ornaments -11-11.Ropes 3/2 Quatrefoils 3/2. Mintmark Cross Potent. No equivalent coin in Schneider, 7.62 grammes, EF a superb and choice boldly struck example, the King's portrait particularly sharp and pleasing, large hammered gold seldom seen in this high grade, NGC MS63
Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign - The United Kingdom 2022 GoldPlain Edge ProofPiedfortPattern Set, The Platinum (70th) Jubilee issue, Reverse: A new reverse, by Timothy Noad, of The Royal Coat of Arms, a most impressive new design befitting of this historic occasion. A superb and rare set. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. only 70 sets have been issued, and given the popularity of preciously issued commemorative Sovereign reverses, demand will almost certainly outstrip supply for this impressive set.
Proof Set 1911 Long Set (12 coins) Five Pounds to Maundy Set, comprising Gold Five Pounds 1911 Proof nFDC with some tiny nicks to the portrait, minor hairlines in the fields, Gold Two Pounds 1911 Proof nFDC with very minor hairlines only, very light toning on brilliant and reflective fields, an eye-catching example, Gold Sovereign 1911 Proof nFDC with small nicks in the obverse field, and minor hairlines, brilliant and eye-catching, Gold Half Sovereign 1911 Proof FDC or near so, the odd tiny nick and minor hairlines barely detract, fully brilliant and eye-catching, Halfcrown 1911 Proof FDC with choice grey toning enhanced by flashes of gold and magenta, Florin 1911 Proof FDC with choice gold, blue and magenta tone, Shilling 1911 Proof FDC with choice and colourful tone, Sixpence 1911 Proof FDC and choice with grey, blue and magenta tone, Maundy Set 1911 Proof nFDC to FDC with colourful matching tone, the Fourpence with a minor tone spot in the field, a superb set with many coins bordering on choice, a highly sought after set, comes in the red case 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
Iraq Quarter (1/4) Dinar 1931 (undated, 1941) Lionel Swan and Ibrahim Kamal signatures, serial number E/1 689322, Pick 13, Printed by Nasik Security Printing Press, India, in a PMG holder and graded PMG 53 About Uncirculated, a very rare note and among the finest known, our research has not uncovered any finer examples offered for auction. Note: Initially the Iraqi Government had ordered notes from Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co. but as a result of World War II, these notes were printed by Nasik Security Printing Press instead. After the war the printing was resumed by Bradbury, Wilkinson and Co.
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 James Bond 007 Gold 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. Certificate Number 29 of only 64 pieces issued with just 58 in this presentation format, sure to be keenly sought by James Bond collectors present and future, indeed already proving to be to be a keenly sought after piece. This issue one of the most popular in the entire Gold 5oz. series
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 5oz. GoldProof - David Bowie - British Music Legend. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with historical booklet and certificate number 55 of just 60 minted. David Bowie originates from South London UK and has sold hundreds of millions of records, his ground breakingZiggy 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
Two Hundred Pounds 2020 2oz. GoldProof - Elton John - British Music Legend. The Royal Mint range of Elton John coins has proved as big a hit as many of the subjects compositions. The Reverse design by Bradley MorganJohnson is particularly innovative and eye catching, in keeping with the music and performances of Elton John over his 50 Year career during which he sold over 300 million records. This issue will undoubtedly be sought after by Gold Collectors and Music fans alike. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and the accompanying informative booklet. Certificate number 35 of only 50 pieces minted. The Royal Mint website states that the entire issue of the Gold Two Hundred Pound Elton John coins are 'Reserved'
Eight TesternsElizabeth I Portcullis Money S.2607A mintmark 0, strong Fine, with minor signs of flan stress on the obverse, these were known as East India CompanyTrade Coinage and minted for the first voyage of the incorporated 'Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies, weight 27.32 grammes, die axis with 3 o'clock alignment, similar to the example in the Victoria Museum, Very Rare with very few examples available in recent years, indeed we have not offered an Eight Testerns since November 2004
Proof Set 1911 (4 coin gold set in custom box William Goldsworthy of Newquay) generally choice nFDC - FDC the £2, Sovereign and Half Sovereign with a light tone
Fifty Pence 2009 a 16-coin set featuring all of the previously issued designs all with the date 2009, all GoldPiedforts (S.PG50PPCS) only 40 sets issued, this being set number 38, numbered on the outside of the box, FDC 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 1746 ProofESC 126 FDC or very near so, a choice example, slabbed and graded CGS 88, Ex-London Coins Auction A135 4/12/2011 Lot 1484, the finest example thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report,
Crown 1839 Plain edge ProofESC 279 light hairlines and contact marks on the obverse with an attractive grey toning and hints of underlying blue, otherwise FDC or near so and most attractive
Five Hundred Pounds Britannia Gold 2017 5oz. Gold Proof, S.BGH5, one small tone spot on the reverse otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 106 issued
Proof Set 1893Long SetGold £5 - Threepence (10 coins) in a black contemporary box nFDC-FDC the gold brilliant with some hairlines, the silver with a matching tone, we understand 1893 sets have been realising up to £12,000 recently in other London sale rooms
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC to FDC, with minor hairlines and the odd contact mark, retaining virtually full mint brilliance, the Five Pounds particularly nice and problem free in the Royal Mint box of issue, this in good condition
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 2025 UK GoldProof Coin Set - a spectacular 9 coin set the obverse design by Martin Jennings Five Pounds Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother surrounds a floral design topped by a left facing portrait of the Queen Mother, Two Pounds Rose, Daffodil, Thistle and Shamrock, One Pound British Bees, 50p Atlantic Salmon, 20p Puffin, 10p Capercaillie, 5p Oak Tree Leaf, 2p Red Squirrel, 1p Hazel Dormouse Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate No 8 of just 30 minted (will be 4 ounces actual gold weight)
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in gold, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, BHM 4249a, 122.60 grammes, UNC and fully lustrous, one small hairline scratch in the obverse field, otherwise choice, comes in the red box of issue, Only 99 pieces minted, missing from many Royal Coronation and Jubilee collections, and would be a centrepiece to any advanced 20th Century Medal collection.
Tristan da Cunha 2020 a 7-coin set in gold 'The 2020 George III 200th AnniversaryHeritageGold 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
UniteCharles IOxford Mint 1644 Obverse: Bust left, breaks inner circle, holding sword and olive branch, branch curving to the left, CAROLVS .D :G: MAG : BR : ET . HI :REX. With XX behind. Reverse: Declaration in three curved lines on banner, date and OX below, Three plumes above, EXVRGAT . DEVS . DISSIPENTVR . INIMICI . Brooker 852A, Schneider 323, North 2389, S.2735A , 8.91 grammes, VF with evidence of die shift on the reverse, Ex-Spink Auction 16004, 23/3/2016, Lot 613, Ex-CNG Auction 90 23/5/2012 Lot 2589, Ex-CNG Auction Tritin VII 10/1/2005, Lot 1787, VF with signs of double strike and die shift, the obverse with some hairlines in the left field and across the sword, an attractive and imposing issue , this a scarcer type and very sought after
Five Pounds 1911 Gold ProofS.3994, Marsh F38, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Cameo, the only George V Gold Five Pounds issue, very desirable in this high grade
Crown 1839 Plain Edge ProofESC 279, Bull 2560 UNC and lustrous with blue and golden tone over original lustre, a series of fine hairlines in front of the bust has caused a shallow depression in the field, the edge with some smoothing in places, the Crowns of this date only issued in the Proof set of the year
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) in Gold comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, the Five Pounds with some light hairlines and light toning, Two Pounds and Sovereign with very light toning the the obverses, the Half Sovereign with some minor contact marks overall a very appealing set, comes in the original box of issue
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 James Bond 007 Gold 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 23 and booklet. Only 64 pieces issued with just 58 in this presentation format, already proving to be to be a keenly sought after piece. We note a similar coin in our June 2020 Auction A169 realised £15,000 hammer price, making this issue one of the most popular and sought after in the Gold 5oz. series
Five Guineas 1669 VICESIMO PRIMO S.3328 About EF, with much fine detail apparent to the bust and the reverse design, some surface marks and scratches more than usually found on an EF coin, the edge with all lettering intact displays some consistent roughness suggests possibly an ex-shipwreck piece, and perhaps once cleaned. With low grade and/or damaged Five Guineas realising £5000-£6000 in the recent past, 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. We note Spink now lists this coin in VF at £16,000 and EF at £80,000
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