SovereignEdward VI Second Period January 1549 to April 1550 mint mark y (Southwark Mint) weakly struck in the centre of both sides otherwise EF with the legends and portrait very sharp and very seldom offered in any grade
Five Hundred Pounds 2016 Britannia Five Ounce (.999 Fine) GoldProof, The Changing Face of Britain FDC in the Royal Mint wooden box with certificate 26 of just 75, Royal Mint issue price £7,500
Andaman Islands One Rupee Token 1866 KM#Tn2 EF silvered, weight 9.14 grammes, noted by 'BritishCommonwealth Coins' by Remick/James/Dowle/Finn as being 'the rarest British Commonwealth coins' and records only 5 examples having been sold between the publications of the second and third editions between 1969 and 1971, Internet research has not revealed any past auction results for the pieces dated 1866
VIP Proof Set 1954 an 8-coin set Ex-Melbourne Mint Museum, in NGC slabs, Halfcrown 1954 NGC PF66 Cameo, Florin 1954 NGC PF64 Cameo, Shilling 1954 English, NGC PF66 Cameo, Shilling 1954 Scottish NGC PF65, Sixpence 1954 NGC PF65, Threepence 1954 NGC PF66, Halfpenny 1954 NGC PF65 RB Cameo, Farthing 1954 NGC PF65 RB, a spectacular set of VIP Proofs very seldom encountered, especially with a museum provenance, we note this set when it was last sold realised over £19000
Proof Set 1911Long Set (12 Coins) Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, the gold extremely attractive with minor hairlines only, the silver with attractive matching light tone, nFDC to FDC with minor hairlines only, the case in good overall condition, we note a similar set described as 'virtually as struck' realised over £12000 in a London saleroom last year
Sovereign 1863 with the die number 827 on the truncation Marsh 48A Rarity 5, Spink 3853A no die number variety GVF reverse better a comparison to the Bentley example catalogue picture suggests this coin looks superior, the Bentley example realised £18,600, extremely rare and the first we have offered, and a must have for all serious Sovereign collectors
Five Guineas 1738 DVODECIMO George II Young Laureate Head reverse with revised shield S3663A in a PCGS holder and graded AU50 by them, the only example thus far recorded by PCGS on their Population Report
Fine SovereignElizabeth I Sixth Issue (1583-1600) S.2529 mintmark Tun VF the obverse with a couple of slightly weak areas nevertheless of overall pleasing appearance
Proof Set 1887 £5 to Silver Threepence (11 coins) EF - Unc somewhat mishandled the gold with scuffs and some rub, the crown with a slight edge bruise, the silver though with a rich matching tone, comes with a square red dated box (sets a grade or two better than this have been fetching up to £15,000 recently)
Proof Set 1937 in gold (4 coins) Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC with light contact marks and hairlines, the Half Sovereign with some toning, in the original box of issue. Fresh to the market the vendor told us he believes this set has been in his family since issued, and we are told the Royal Mint charged £12-10/- for them when issued so £4 above face value
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 30 of only 64 pieces issued with just 58 in this presentation format, sure to be keenly sought by James Bond collectors present and future, 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
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) in Gold comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC with some hairlines, the Five Pounds with a tiny edge fault, the set retaining much original mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue, the box with some small tears to the base overall in good condition
Halfcrown 1839 the rare currency issue, WW incuse, with two plain fillets, ESC 672 EF with a minor depression in the obverse field around the date area, one of the key rarities in the entire English milled series, very few examples known and seldom offered for sale
Sovereign 1923S Marsh 283 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
IndiaEast India Company2 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
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Set Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, comprising Five Pounds 1937 Marsh F40, S.4074, nFDC with minor hairlines and light toning around the legends and design, Two Pounds 1937 Marsh T46, S.4075 nFDC with light hairlines and the odd small nick, lightly toning around the legends and design, Sovereign 1937 Marsh 296B, S.4076, nFDC with a thin line on the portrait, lightly toned around the legends and design, Half Sovereign 1937 Marsh 543A, S.4077 nFDC with a thin line on the portrait, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Ultra Cameo, the only George VI Gold Five Pound issue and remains a popular coin, especially in high grade
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Set Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, comprising Five Pounds 1937 Marsh F40, S.4074 UNC with a scratch on either side, and a tone spot in the obverse field, retaining much original brilliance, Two Pounds 1937 Marsh T46, S.4075, UNC to nFDC with some hairlines, retaining much original brilliance, Sovereign 1937 Marsh 296B, S.2076 nFDC lightly toned with a minor contact mark on the portrait, and Half Sovereign 1937 Marsh 543A, S.4077 nFDC with a tone spot on either side, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign comprising Five Pounds UNC to nFDC with some hairlines and light toning, Two Pounds UNC toned with some minor contact marks and some toning, Sovereign UNC toned with some hairlines and Half Sovereign UNC with some cloudy tone with some red tone spots, all coins retaining varying degrees of original mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue
UniteCharles II Second issue, with mark of value S.3304, mintmark Crown on obverse only GEF/EF with some flan flaws, the edge with a couple of small edge flaws at the top of the obverse, the portrait especially pleasing, Ex-Seaby (ANA) 1981
Two Pounds 1831 Plain edge Proof, Marsh T20, S.3828, Obverse UNC with an old scratch on the portrait, and some thin scratches and hairlines in the fields, retaining much original lustre and brilliance. The reverse nFDC showcasing the glorious 'draped crown and shield' design, one of the finest to appear on any English coin. The Two Pounds from the 1831 was the highest denomination in the set and with only 225 examples believed to have been minted are greatly prized pieces
IndiaMohur 1841 Small date Plain 4 KM#462.3 pleasing EF with a couple of rim nicks, we note an example in London Coins Auction A181 (June 2023) described as About UNC realised £3800 hammer price
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF65*, the bust nicely frosted. Coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for their designated grade
Straits Settlements10 Dollars 10th July 1916 serial number A/46 49552 Pick 4b firm and pleasing VF or better, very minor rust marks reverse top otherwise Choice GVF, rare in all grades, exceptionally rare in this high grade
Five Guineas 1680 80 over 79 Elephant and Castle below bust S.3332 Fine with some scratches in the obverse field and below the date on the reverse, an evenly struck example and one of the key date/type combinations in the Charles II series. Rare and desirable in all grades, our research into quantities of this date and type historically offered indicates this is many times rarer than the standard 80 over 79 coin. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not previously offered this date with the Elephant and Castle provenance mark, on the Samuel King Five Guineas population analysis only 2 are showing
Ten Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 5oz. GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Gary Breeze, a cleverly arranged design of 9 roses, each representing a decade of the Queen's life, and 54 leaves, signifying the 54 countries of the Commonwealth, with crowned E II R in the centre. Proof FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 45 of just 160 pieces minted, with only 150 in this presentation format, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime.
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
Broad 1656Cromwell Milled edge, die axis inverted, S.3225 VF with some hairlines in the obverse field EX LCA 155 Dec 2016 Lot 682 realised £9,800 hammer
Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti (January 17, 1850 – April 18, 1930) spectacular 8 ounces gold medal 1906, Arcoverde was the first Cardinal to be born in Latin America. He was known as "Cardeal Arcoverde". Only three of these medals were struck one for The Pope in The Vatican, one for Cardinal Arcoverde and this one which was given to President Rodrigues Alves President of Brazil 1902 -1906. Choice MS65 graded and encapsulated by NGC and attributed by them with the provenance of Alves. So exceptionally rare and desirable in many respects the Papal and Catholic significance, the Latin American significance the spectacular size (8 oz gold) and design, and thought to be the only one available to commerce so unique to the general collectors market. Ex Heritage April 2015 Lot 29441 realised $17,037.50
The Royal Mint Britannia Masterpiece 10oz GoldMedal 2011 by Robert Evans 313 grams of fine gold (999.9) as issued in The Royal Mint's wooden presentation box with certificate with an issue limit of just 25 rare and desirable thus and listed by internet retailers at £18,000
USADollar 1795 Draped Bust Breen 5367 head too far left choice EF and toned desirable thus and rare in this high grade and possibly would attract an AU designation if slabbed in the US unless some surface scratches under the toning prevent numerical grading resulting in a grade of AU details
Half PoundElizabeth I Milled Coinage S.2543 mintmark Lis Obverse NEF and beautifully sharp, reverse GVF with hints of red toning, extremely rare and only the third we have offered in 12 years
Crown 1831 W.W on truncation Plain edge ProofESC 271 UNC toned with underlying mint lustre and some light contact marks, all William IV Crowns highly sought after and missing from most Crown collections
Sovereign 1922M Marsh 240 UNC or near so, very rare, according to our past auction archive, this is only the second example we have offered, the previous coin, in an NGC holder and graded MS62 realised £15,210 in Auction A142 31/8/2013
SovereignHenry VIII First Coinage S.2264, Schneider 554 mintmark Portcullis, weight 14.77 grammes, Fine with some tooling at 2 o'clock on the reverse around the V and T of AVTEM, nevertheless an evenly struck piece, this type very rare and seldom offered in any grade
Sovereign 1908 C Satin Proof Lustrous UNC and graded CGS 80 and in their holder, notes in Marsh state 678 Sovereigns were struck at the Ottawa Mint in 1908, of which 633 were issued, one of the rarest coins in the Sovereign series, Marsh stated that he ranked this and the 1819 Sovereign as the two key coins in the series
PoundElizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, North 2008, Schneider 799, mintmark Woolpack, a high grade example with choice details both sides, Ex Sincona Auctions 82-83 Lot 1576 (AU Details realised SF 14,000)
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Set Five Pounds to Half Sovereign, comprising Five Pounds 1937 Marsh F40, S.4074, nFDC with hairlines and some contact marks, Two Pounds 1937 Marsh T46, S.4075 aFDC ,Sovereign 1937 S.4076&prm=sr&searchtype=1">Marsh S.4076, nFDC a few hairlines and contact marks, Half Sovereign 1937 S.4077 nFDC light toning, hairlines and with a thin line on the portrait, in the red Royal Mint box of issue and with Westminster's certificate
Five Guineas 1726 DECIMO TERTIO S.3626 Good VF rare thus very small area of silvered discoloration only discernible when viewed edge on, on the rim above portrait but no other evidence of being in jewellery a pleasing, collectable and rare piece with a book price now of £125,000 in EF, George I Five Guineas are seldom offered
Five Pounds 1911 S.3994 Lustrous UNC retaining much original lustre, the reverse with a hint of toning on the highest parts of the St. George figure, a most attractive example of the only George V Gold Five Pounds issue
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) in Gold comprising Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign nFDC with some hairlines, the Five Pounds with a tiny edge fault, the set retaining much original mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue, the box with some small tears to the base overall in good condition
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - The Classic Gold Britannia Collection a 20-coin set, comprising Britannia 4-coin Gold Sets £100, £50, £25, and £10 (5) 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003 and 2005 FDC in the large and impressive box of issue, an extremely eye-catching and rare format, number 27 of only 27 sets assembled, would surely be the centrepiece of any Gold Britannia collection
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign FDC or near so with a few hairlines and light toning, in the original case of issue, case in very good condition, a pleasing set and certainly a lot better than average for grade
UniteCharles II Second issue, with mark of value S.3304, mintmark Crown on obverse only GEF/EF with some flan flaws, the edge with a couple of small edge flaws at the top of the obverse, the portrait especially most pleasing, Ex-Seaby (ANA) 1981
Shillings an impressive collection from Edward VI to Elizabeth II (246) without duplication being by type or date within type (later issues), the hammered containing examples of Ed VI, Phil & M., Eliz I, J I, Chas I, a siege piece and a Commonwealth, the Queen Anne impressive and containing types seldom offered such as 1704 and 3 varieties of the 1705, the George I containing WCC, a Northumberland and the later dates with issues in better grades, a mixed grade lot the collector clearly having concentrated on type rather than grade
Two Pounds 1831 Gold ProofS.3828, in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Cameo, some hairlines in the fields, retaining much original colour and brilliance, with an extremely low mintage of just 225 pieces, this issue is extremely sought after and greatly prized, being the highest denomination coin in the Proof set of the year
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Set Five Pounds to Half Sovereign nFDC some hairlines comes in a wooden Royal Mint presentation box, has Harrington and Byrne's certificate and is accompanied by an original Royal Mint box from 1937
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Marsh 24A, S.3852 Good Fine or slightly better/VF with slightly dull surfaces, the obverse with a small surface mark behind the Queen's hair, the reverse with a scuff on the rim after DEF, an extremely rare date, one of the key dates of the entire Sovereign series, missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021 - A Life Well Lived 10oz. GoldProof FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 107 of just 156 minted with only 150 in this presentation format. Comes with booklet detailing his life from childhood, through his Naval years, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and of course his 70-Year marriage to the Queen. A fitting tribute to this popular member of the Royal Family. We note the 10 Ounce Gold coin is no longer listed on the Royal Mint website. In addition to this, low certificate numbers are now becoming increasingly sought after
Ten Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen VictoriaGold 5oz. .999 Gold ProofS.M16, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 24 of only 70 pieces issued, a very low mintage, and already proving to be a very sought after issue
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III 5oz.Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 99 of just 129 minted with just 115 in this presentation format, the latest issue in the popular Queen's Beast Gold series
AlderneyTwenty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: A stunning modern representation of the classic Una and the Lion design, .999 GoldProof by Hatton's of London and weighing 71.3 grammes, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 63 pieces minted of this type, which is the World's first Gold Twenty Pound coin. With this iconic reverse design, sure to be popular with collectors
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Queen's Beast's - The Black Bull of Clarence 5oz.Gold Proof S.QCH4 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 22 of only 85 minted, with just 75 in this presentation format. With this tiny mintage, sure to be a much sought after series in the future, indeed realised prices are already increasing for this popular issue
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The White Greyhound of Richmond 5oz. Gold Proof in a large NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet detailing it's heraldic origins back to the time of Henry VI. Certificate number 3 of just 69 pieces minted, with just 4 in this 'First Release' slabbed presentation format. An incredibly small issue and will undoubted become a series where demand will outstrip supply.
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III 5oz.Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 79 of just 129 minted with just 115 in this presentation format, the latest issue in the popular Queen's Beast Gold series
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Sheng Xiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Ox 5oz. GoldProof, Reverse: An Ox grazing, design by Harry Brockway, an eye-catching design, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 21 of only 38 minted, with just 28 in this presentation format, the latest design in the ever-popular Sheng Xiao series
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Sheng Xiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Rat 5oz. GoldProof Reverse: a finely styled representation by P.J.Lynch, FDC in the Royal Mint red box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 10 of just 30 pieces minted, with just 28 in this presentation format, with very low mintage figures, this promises to be a future sought after series.
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The White Greyhound of Richmond 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet detailing it's heraldic origins back to the time of Henry VI. Certificate number 11 of just 69 pieces minted, with a mere 55 in this presentation formation. The Queen's Beasts series includes many pieces with very low mintages and all are sought after.
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Sheng Xiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Ox 5oz. GoldProof, Reverse: An Ox grazing, design by Harry Brockway, an eye-catching design, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 09 of only 38 minted, with just 28 in this presentation format, the latest design in the ever-popular Sheng Xiao series
Ten Pounds 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 5oz.GoldProofS.M4 Reverse: Matt finish detailed portrait of Churchill, FDC in the green Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 03 of just 60 pieces minted. Given the low mintage figures of many of the 5oz. series, sure to be sought after in the future
Ten Pounds 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 5oz. Gold Proof S.M8 Reverse: A crowned Royal cypher above the number 90 encircled by roses. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet and certificate number 014 of just 170 pieces minted
Ten Pounds 2016 Shakespeare Five OunceGoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box certificate number 37 of just 60 issued rare and desirable thus only the second example we have seen and thus offered. Inner wooden box and coin pristine, outer card boxes have some slight wear
Ten Pounds 2017 SHINE THROUGH THE AGES Five OunceGoldProof (.999 Fine Gold) issue The Sapphire Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen FDC (one small hint of orange brown toning) in The Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate 075 of 120. Royal Mint issue price £8,250. Inner wooden box pristine outer boxes each with one adhesive label attached
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'
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen's Beasts - The White Horse of Hanover 5oz. Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 27 of just 69 minted, with just 55 in this presentation format
One Pound 2008 The 25th AnniversaryGoldProofCollection, a 14-coin set in gold S.PG1PCS, comprising the 14 previously issued different reverse designs, all coins now dated 2008 an impressive and eye-catching set, each coin weighs an impressive 19.81 grammes, (total gold weight 8.09 oz. AGW) FDC retaining full mint brilliance in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 122 of just 150 sets issued
Ten Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen VictoriaGold 5oz. .999 Gold ProofS.M16, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 52 of only 70 pieces issued, with this very low mintage, sure to become a rare and sought after issue
Five Pound Crowns 100th Anniversary of the First World War a 6-coin set in gold 2018 Fifth Set S.PGC24 comprising Remembrance Day, War Memorials, Poppies, Imperial War Museums, Commonwealth War Graves, and Peace coins, a fabulous eye-catching set all coins GoldProofs FDC and as yet unlisted in the Spink catalogue. The first such set we have offered, and with only 25 sets minted this is sure to be a much sought after set
Two Guineas 1709 S.3569 GVF, some old thin scratches and very light haymarks in the obverse field barely detract, a boldly struck example, the strong relief of the bust particularly eye-catching, According to our archive database stretching back to 2003, this is the finest we have offered of this date
The 2013 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set a 15-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2013 60th Anniversary of the Coronation, Two Pounds (4) 2013 London Underground Train, 2013 London Underground Roundel sign, 2013 200th Anniversary of the last Gold Guinea, 2013 Standard issue, One Pound (2) 2013 Floral Emblems England and Wales, Fifty Pence 2013 Ironside, plus One Pound to One Penny all struck in 22 carat gold, (over 243 grammes) nFDC to FDC with a few very small flecks of toning, in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. We note the Two Pounds, and Fifty Pence to One Penny coins bearing the 'standard 'designs have a mintage of just 60 pieces each
Proof Set 1902Long Matt Set 13 coins in PCGS holders as follows: Five Pounds PR64 Matte, Two Pounds PR63 Matte, Sovereign PR63 Matte, Half Sovereign PR63 Matte, Crown PR64 Matte, Halfcrown PR64 Matte, Florin PR63 Matte, Shilling PR63, Sixpence PR63 Matte and Maundy Set Fourpence PR64, Threepence PR63 Matte, Twopence PR63 Matte, and Penny PR64 Matte, an excellent set, the silver nicely matched, comes with the 11 coin (short set) box
World War I 100th Anniversary 2016 - A History in Coins, Five Pound Crowns a 6-coin set in Gold Spink PGC19 comprising 2016 Heroes and Famous Figures - Jack Cornwell VC, 2016 Armed Forces and Support Services - The Army, 2016 Social and Cultural Impact - Poetry and Language, 2016 Technology, Machinery and Weaponry - The Dreadnought, 2016 Conflicts and Battles - The Somme, 2016 Conflicts and Battles - Jutland FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, an impressive and rare set, only 25 sets produced which is an extremely low mintage which perhaps can be put into context by comparison with the 1935 Gold Crown of which 25 were struck and these can realise £60,000 to £70,000 for just one coin.
VIP Proof Set 1936, Crown to Threepence (6), UNC all with a matching grey tone over original mint lustre, in a 6-coin red case, Ex-Slaney 2, Spink Auction 14/5/2015 Lot 433; Purchased from Baldwin £21, extremely rare as an original set
Pound Elizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, N 2008 (North 3rd issue), but with Lion at the end of the legend as Schneider 797, die axis alignment 100 degrees, weight 10.98 grammes, 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 obverse Good Fine, with some weakness to the back of the head, the reverse extremely well struck, on a full round flan and very desirable. We note a Prooflike GEF/UNC example sold in our June 2015 auction and realised £28,000 hammer price
Five Guineas 1692 QVARTO edge S.3422GVF/VF for wear, the obverse with a die flaw in the right field and some smoothing around this, the portrait also with a small smooth area on the King's neck and jawline, viewing recommended
Communion Tokens an impressive collection formed over many years and offered here in its entirety. Circa 2,500 pieces reported as being all different. Accompanied with six books Comprehensive Directory of World Communion Tokens Nadin Davis Ottawa, Scottish Communion Tokens by Robert Dick, Communion Tokens of the Presbyterian Church in Canada by Bowman, Australia New Zealand Communion Tokens, Communion Tokens of the Church and Scottish Communion Tokens by Kerr and Locke
Sovereign 1836 Additional Letter N above ANNO Marsh 20A, VF reverse better very rare in this grade in a CGS holder and graded 50 by them and the only one recorded by CGS. There are thought to be less than 10 specimens in existence of the striking variety, the Bentley example graded as GVF realised £12,000 hammer
Sovereign 1908 C. (Ottawa) Satin finish Proof CGS variety 2 Ex-PCGS SP65, graded 85 by CGS a similar example in grade CGS 80 A143 Lot 2542 realised £11,000 hammer
Crown 1831 W.W. on truncation Plain Edge ProofESC 271 UNC, attractively toned with a couple of small edge bruises and nicks, the coin overall with much eye appeal, slabbed and graded by NGC somewhat conservatively at PF60
PoundElizabeth IS.2534, North 2008, Schneider 801 mintmark Key over Woolpack (to left of crown) obverse and Key over Woolpack reverse, approaching EF with a small weaker area on the shield, the portrait excellent a most attractive example with much eye appeal, Ex-D.F.Alder Collection, Ex-Spink Numismatic circular LXVIII/5 May 1960 (No.5241)
Proof Set 1953 the VIP set (10 Coins) includes the rare 1953 Mule Beaded/Toothed Penny all slabbed by CGS, Crown CGS 95, Halfcrown Obverse 1 CGS 93, Florin Obverse 1 CGS 94, Shilling English CGS 93, Shilling Scottish CGS 91, Sixpence CGS 93, Brass Threepence CGS 90, Penny CGS 92, Halfpenny CGS 93, Farthing CGS 93 comes with a green case with gold pattern, this in poor condition
South AfricaBurgers Pond 1874 Fine Beard KM#1.2 NGC AU55, EF/GEF and extremely rare in this pleasing and high grade. This 1874 issue was South Africa's first circulating Pond (Pound or Sovereign) issue, engraved by Leonard Wyon the then Royal Mint engraver and struck by the Heaton Mint Birmingham. The coin was rejected by South African legislators who objected to the use of the portrait of Thomas Burgers the 2nd president of the Republic and the man entrusted with the design. The total issue of 695 were sold off as novelties with the vast majority becoming jewellery pieces, hence the extreme rarity of undamaged examples in this high grade. As well as South African collectors the coin fits well into any comprehensive Sovereign collection being the same weight and fineness, and in fact an example was sold in the recent Bentley Sovereign Collection at Baldwins which realised £38,000
Proof Set 1893Long SetGold £5 - Threepence (10 coins) in a red box nFDC-FDC the gold brilliant with a few light contact marks, the silver with a matching grey and gold tone, we understand 1893 sets have been realising up to £12,000 recently in other London sale rooms
Ten Pounds 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 5oz. GoldProof, Obverse: Jody Clark portrait of the Queen, facing right, Reverse: by Gary Breeze, a cleverly arranged design of 9 roses, each representing a decade of the Queen's life, and 54 leaves, signifying the 54 countries of the Commonwealth, with crowned E II R in the centre. Proof FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate number 57 of just 160 pieces minted, with only 150 in this presentation format, and with accompanying descriptive booklet detailing key moments and events from the Queen's lifetime.
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC, generally with minor hairlines and the odd contact mark, the Two Pounds with a long thin scratch on the reverse, this possibly done at the time of striking, the Sovereign with some minor tone spots visible under magnification, in the original case of issue, this in good condition
London Olympic Games 2012 a 9-coin set in gold Faster, Higher and Stronger, comprising One Hundred Pounds (3) 2010 Faster - Neptune, 2011 Higher - Jupiter, 2012 Stronger - Mars, Twenty Five Pounds (6) 2010 Faster - Diana, 2010 Faster - Mercury, 2011 Higher - Juno, 2011 Higher - Apollo, 2012 Stronger - Vulcan, 2012 Stronger - MinervaGoldProofs S.LOGS8, FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, AGW 4.5oz. a seldom offered set
AngelElizabeth I First type with wire line inner circles S.2513 mintmark Lis, 5.21 grammes, EF struck on a slightly irregularly shaped flan as often encountered, a few minor contact marks and an edge nick by the B of HIB otherwise practically 'as struck' with very little real wear, compares favourably with the Spink plate coin. The First issue with wire line inner circles type a rare and desirable type and seldom offered in any grade. Catalogues at £7500 VF in Spink this considerably superior to VF
Five Pounds 1937 S.4074 Gold Proof in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Ultra Cameo, the only George VI large gold issue and always keenly sought after in this choice grade
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 NGC AU Details REMOVED FROM JEWELRY. An impressive and imposing issue, the Fine Work Five Guineas was a highly important coin in the history of the milled coinage, it introduced more intricate detail and a superb sharp striking to the portrait, marking 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
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074 in an NGC holder and graded PF65, the only George VI Gold Five Pounds issued and always sought after, the highest grades now particularly desirable
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III 5oz.Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 93 of just 129 minted with just 115 in this presentation format, the Queen's Beasts series proving to be popular amongst collectors of the Large Gold series
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III 5oz.Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 61 of just 129 minted with just 115 in this presentation format, the latest issue in the popular Queen's Beast Gold series
Ten Pounds 2014 100th Anniversary of the First World War 5oz. 24 carat GoldProofS.4890 FDC in the box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 110 pieces minted, and sure to be a sought after issue in future
Two PoundsGoldProofs (10) The Queen Elizabeth II Gold Double Sovereign Complete Designs Collection comprising the £2 Double Sovereign issues as struck by the Royal Mint 1983 Second Portrait, 1987 Third Portrait, 2013 Fourth Portrait, 2019 Fifth Portrait, 1989 Anniversary of the Sovereign, 2002 Shield Reverse Design, 2005 Modern St George, 2012 Diamond Jubilee, 2016 90th Birthday and 2017 Bicentenary of the Modern Sovereign Proof FDC in Hatton's of London presentation case with an impressive historical booklet that devotes two pages to each of these ten different issues a fabulous presentation and includes the original invoice showing a purchase price of £20,999
Ten Pounds 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 5oz. GoldProofS.M1, FDC in the impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 094 of only 250 issued. Obverse: Effigy of the Queen, enrobed, and wearing tiara, , Reverse the Queen enthroned DILECTA REGNO MCMLII - MMXII. Obverse and Reverse designs by Ian Rank-Broadley. A superbly detailed issue and the only Gold 5oz. to bear this obverse portrait of the Queen
Ten Pounds 2019 The Tower of London - The Yeoman Warders 5oz. GoldProofS.M14 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 04 and booklet. With a tiny mintage of just 45 pieces with only 35 in the presentation format, will surely become a keenly collected series in future years, as these impressive modern large gold pieces are proving to be very popular issues
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Rat 5oz. GoldProof Reverse: a finely styled representation by P.J.Lynch, FDC in the Royal Mint red box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 25 of just 30 pieces minted, with just 28 in this presentation format, with very low mintage figures, this promises to be a future sought after series.
Iraq 1/4 Dinar Law 1931 (issued 1941), King Faisal as child at right ("Babyface"), scarce Indian print, serial number E/1 949135, (Pick13), very small foxing marks to top border, good VF and a very scarce note in this condition
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign FDC a high grade set the Five aFDC with minimal hairlines, the Two aFDC with some light hairlines, the Sovereign choice, the Half with a couple of hairline scratches a better than average set, the box too is very nice
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