Two Guineas 1713 S.3569 EF desirable thus a small haymark on the Queen's shoulder hardly detracts, Queen Anne large gold is very difficult to find in this high grades but this date appears to be rare we have offered 22 Queen Anne Two Guineas in recent years but this is the first dated 1713 we have seen
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, this piece is Ex LCA 153 Lot 1968 when it realised £10,000 hammer price
Five Guineas 1675 S.3328A EF or near so a superb portrait with some surface marks and flan flaws. A depression and discolouration around the O of CAROLVS is a distraction, viewing recommended
Penny 1882 without H Freeman 112 dies 11+N CGS EF 60 very rare thus and surely amongst the finest known, we note that the example in the Laurie BamfordCollection (June 2006) was described as 'About Fine, with the reverse better, and an example in CGS grade G 3 (good) and the only other example recorded on the CGS population report realised £1,400 last year on the E-bay, this piece was purchased for £450 in the eighties from Spinks
Five Guineas 1741 S.3663A 4 of date truck over a 3, the 1 overstruck, appears to be over another 1 Near EF , the reverse with a small scuff either side of the shield, overall a most pleasing example
The 2017 United Kingdom Gold Proof Definitive Coin Set a 13-coin set comprising Five Pound Crowns (2) 2017 Centenary of the House of Windsor S.L49, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute S.L50, Two Pounds (3) 2017 World War I - The War in the Air S.K44, 2017 200th Anniversary of the Death of Jane AustenS.K45, 2017 Renaissance of Britannia, One Pound 2017 S.J39, Fifty Pence (2) 2017 Isaac NewtonS.H39, and 2017 S.H30, Twenty Pence 2017 S.G5, Ten Pence 2017 S.F8, Five Pence 2017 S.D8, Two Pence 2017 S.C7, and One Penny 2017 S.B7, all Gold Proofs, the lightest of toning to three of the coins, otherwise FDC and retaining practically full mint lustre and brilliance, in the impressive Royal Mint numbered box of issue with certificate and booklet. The 'currency' design coins only available as Gold Proofs in this set, and each of these have a mintage of just 34 pieces, we note we have only offered the 5-coin Gold set previously, this long set considerable scarcer and more desirable
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) FDC, 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, a superb and eye-catching set this set being the number 01, all number 01 sets extremely sought after
The 2013 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set an eye-catching 15-coin set comprising Five Pound Crown 2013 60th Anniversary of the Coronation, Two Pounds (4) 2013 Technology, 2013 London Underground Sign, 2013 London Underground Train, 2013 200th Anniversary of the First Gold Guinea, One Pound 2013 England - Floral, 2013 Wales - Floral, Fifty Pence 2013 Christopher Ironside, and the Royal Shield of Arms set 2013 One Pound to One Penny all struck in 22 carat gold, S.PGCAS, a magnificent set nFDC to FDC with a hint of toning, in the large Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, the definitive coins have a mintage of only 60 pieces each, as has the set
Sovereign 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Die Axis upright, this being the type originally in the 1839 Proof sets. S.3852, Wilson and Rasmussen 302, 7.69 grammes, UNC with some minor scuffs and hairlines and small rim nicks, nevertheless retaining much mint brilliance and eye appeal, an extremely rare issue and seldom offered, indeed we note we not offered this type since 2004. Many different weights have been recorded on this type, ranging from 7.69 grammes to 7.89 grammes
Five Guineas 1729 Plain below bust S.3663, our archive database show this to be scarcer than the 1729 EIC type, Good Fine or better with a pleasing overall appearance and very collectable
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF64+ Ultra Cameo, the bust highly frosted. NGC assigns the + designation to coins at the top end of the assigned grade, and will be close to the quality of the next highest grade.
USADollar 1836 Gobrecht Pattern, designer's name on base, No stars on Obverse, 26 stars in reverse field, Edge: Plain, Judd 60 original, with medal alignment, Breen 5412, in a PCGS 'Green label' holder, and graded PR50, an iconic design, an extremely sought after issue, with a mintage of just 600 pieces
USATwenty Dollars Gold 1907 High Relief Wire Rim (PCGS type 9135) PCGS AU58 and in an early PCGS holder with the green card attribution ticket and looks conservatively graded to us
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum (70th) Jubilee 5oz. .999 Gold Proof, featuring a one-off design 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 design certain to appeal to collector's of the large modern gold issues. Certificate Number 89 of only 136 pieces minted with just 120 in this presentation format
AlderneyFifty PoundsGold 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria. Reverse: A modern rendition of the iconic Una and the Lion design originally used for the reverse for the legendary 1839 Gold Five Pounds. Struck in .999 gold by Hatton's of London, 142.61 grammes, FDC in the Hatton's box of issue with their certificate, Only 20 pieces minted, an extremely popular issue, and with this tiny mintage, demand is almost certain to outstrip supply. We note an example sold at London Coins Auction A172 March 2021 realised £20,000 hammer price
Five Pounds 1902 Matt ProofS.3966, Marsh F36, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Matte, a very attractive and desirable example, at the time of writing, out of 285 example slabbed by NGC, only three have graded higher
Crown 1658 Cromwell Dutch copy E.S.C. 11 R3 much rarer than the Simon crown, NGC AU55. Only 3 of this type ESC 11 recorded on the NGC population census, this being the second finest, from a total of 76 Cromwell Crowns recorded by NGC this illustrates how much rarer this ESC 11 type is
Halfcrown 1687 TERTIO edge, Second Bust ESC 500, Bull 756 A/UNC with a small edge flaw by DEI, a desirable high grade example of this short-lived type, James II Halfcrowns always popular in high grades
Ten Pounds 2016 Shakespeare Five OunceGoldProofS.M7, FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box with certificate number 25 of just 60 pieces issued, with only 50 in this presentation format, rare and desirable thus, only the third example we have offered. Inner wooden box and coin pristine, outer card sleeve has some light marks
Sovereign 1923S Marsh 283, McDonald 273 AU/GEF with some small rim nicks and some contact marks, a very rare issue, rated R4 by Marsh with a mintage for the year of 416,000 pieces
Sovereign 1923SA Marsh 287S.4004 the extremely rare currency strike VF with some contact marks and a rim nick at 11 o'clock on the reverse, rated R6 by Marsh with a tiny mintage of just 406 pieces, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is only the second example we have offered, very seldom offered for sale and always sought after
Ten Pounds 2018 100th Anniversary of the First World War, 5oz. GoldProof, S.4894, 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 10 of just 50 pieces minted. The first of this type we have offered. All the World War I Gold issues have extremely low mintages , this being no exception, and will certainly prove to be a popular series in the future.
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP61. 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, this coin is in an older style PCGS holder and seems very conservatively graded at MS61 with little or no contact marks and hairlines discernible under magnification, an example of this coin in PCGS SP63 realised £15,000 hammer in our September 2020 auction
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Black Bull of Clarence 5oz. Gold Proof S.QCH4 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 6 of only 85 minted with just 75 in this presentation format
Ten Pounds 2018 100th Anniversary of the First World War, 5oz. GoldProof Reverse: A soldier kneeling, the design of the soldier frosted on a textured brilliant background, S.4894 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 16 of just 50 issued
Ten Pounds 2019 Tower of London - The Crown Jewels 5oz. GoldProof S.M12, Reverse: The Crown of Mary of Modena, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet describing the origins and history of the Crown Jewels from 1660 onwards from the Restoration of the Monarchy under Charles II. Number 06 of 45 minted with just 35 pieces issued in this format. The Tower of London gold series is proving to be a popular issue in both gold and silver with many collectors obtaining the full set of issues Crown Jewels, Ceremony of the Keys, Yeoman Warders and Legend of the Ravens types
Five Hundred Pounds Britannia 2020 5oz. .999 GoldProof with the new Standing Britannia reverse design by James Tottle, Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, number 34 of only 58 pieces minted with just 50 in this presentation format
Ten Pounds 2019 Queen Victoria 200th Anniversary of her Birth 5oz. GoldProof, Reverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, an impressive and stylish new issue, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. A low mintage of just 70 pieces ensures this will be keenly sought after by modern gold collectors
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 Two Pounds with a small edge bruise, in the Royal Mint box of issue, this in Fair condition with some marks on the box
Halfcrown 1642 Charles IExeter Mint date in cartouche below shield S3071, North 2534, Brooker 1014 nearer VF than Fine desirable thus. This beautiful issue is one of the most famous and desirable numismatic products of the English Civil War and is of a much better standard of production than most other Royalist provincial issues. Only 23 of these rare pieces are thought to exist with 7 residing in museums
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Obv left facing bust crowned, laureate, veiled and draped IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in the field, Rev Royal Arms in the centre THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1897, PEACE LOVE AND UNION, the impressive 76mm in gold (5 ounces) Eimer 1816 EF and exceptionally pleasing in this large gold format, and seldom offered
Penny 1864 Crosslet 4 Peck 1664 with 239/136 scratched in the obverse field, toned UNC with traces of lustre and a few small spots. The numbers were scratched into the field during the mastership of Professor Thomas Graham (1855-1869) have been shown by G.P.Dyer to represent overall output in tons of bronze coin minted since 1860 (the higher figure) and output in tons of that particular denomination since 1860 (the lower figure) This is not the example pictured in Michael Gouby's 'The British Bronze Penny' - Specialised Edition (Page 49) but displays a superb sharp strike. A highly desirable piece of Victorian bronze coinage history, as stated by Gouby there are only 2 examples known, this, Ex-D.W.Grey 20/10/1971, Lot 111, Ex-Seaby Bulletin, September 1974, item K162, Ex-Sotheby Auction 9/10/1979 Lot 257, Ex-Michael Freeman, and one other, the other example illustrated in Gouby's book being the Ex-Norweb, Ex-A.H.F.Baldwin example, described by Spink as 'Extremely Fine and attractively patinated'. A total of 34 'scratched field' bronze coins are recorded of all dates and denominations, made up of 20 Pennies, 7 Halfpennies and 7 Farthings. Of the 20 Pennies, 12 are known to be in the British Museum Collection, this being one of the remaining 8 available to commerce. An extremely rare opportunity to bid on a piece of Victorian numismatic history. We note a standard currency 1864 Crosslet 4 Penny in UNC sold in our March 2014 auction (Lot 1844) for £3978 inclusive of buyers premium.
Five Guineas 1700 First Laureate Bust DVODECIMO edge S3454 nVF/VF (centre of portrait weak as often) a pleasant and collectable example graded 25 by CGS and this a very conservative grade in our opinion
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign nFDC with a few hairlines and light contact marks, retaining almost full mint brilliance, in the original case of issue, case in good condition with some small scuffs and a small tear on the rear right underside corner, we note a similar set realised over £14000 at a recent London auction
Proof Set 1953 VIP Set (10 coins) Crown to Farthing all slabbed comprising Crown (ESC 393H, Davies 2280V, dies 1A) CGS 90, Halfcrown (Davies 2310P, dies 1A) CGS 88, Florin (Davies 2360P, dies 1A) CGS 90, Shilling (English, Davies 2401P, dies 2A) CGS 90 , Shilling (Scottish, Davies 2441P, dies 2A) CGS 88, Sixpence (Davies 2481P, dies 2A) CGS 88, Threepence (Obverse 2 Proof) CGS 88, Penny (Freeman 244, dies 1+A) CGS 90, Halfpenny (Freeman -- dies 1+A) CGS 85, Farthing (Freeman -- dies 2+B) CGS 85 nFDC to FDC and lustrous with a hint of toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, the die pairings on the Halfcrown, Florin, Sixpence, Penny and Halfpenny different to the standard Proof issues, Extremely Rare, in maroon case, we note the last such set realised £10000 when auctioned by us in March 2014
Two Guineas 1688 8 over 7 S.3399 GVF with some light haymarking on the reverse, a pleasing and evenly struck piece with much eye appeal, James II Two Guineas are rare in all grades, this being only the second example and by far the finest example offered by us since 2003
ChinaHupeh Province Tael 1904 Bullion Tael Coinage, Larger Obverse inscription Y#128.1 UNC or near so and toned with a few very light contact marks, Very scare in this high grade
Sovereign 1924SA Marsh 288 Extremely Rare rated R5 by Marsh, with a very low mintage of just 2660 pieces, graded MS61 by NGC, we grade GEF, Ex-Cheshire Collection Goldberg Auction 31 (Beverly Hills) 30 May-June 1 2005 Lot 1485
Halfcrown 1905 ESC 750 Unc with a lovely grey olive tone with a hint of gold and graded 80 by CGS making this coin the CGS finest recorded example of 17 examples so far graded, so a "must have" coin for any serious collector of key date British rarities in choice grades
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 EF scarce thus, the number 140 is very lightly scratched beneath the bust otherwise this piece would probably attract a £15,000 -£20,000 retail ticket price
AngelElizabeth I First type with wire line inner circles S.2513 mintmark Lis 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, Catalogues at £5500 VF in Spink this considerably superior
Crown 1746 VICESIMO ProofESC 126 Choice FDC or near so and attractively toned grey with hints of peripheral gold, This is from the E.D.J.Van Roekel collection of superior Crowns, sold Spink November 2001 auction, lot 190, described as ‘FDC very attractively toned.' Nicer than the Montagu/Nightingale specimen and arguably finer than the Terner collection specimen and the DNW sale 86 (lot 790 June 2010) specimen, which fetched £10,900 including premium
Penny 1867 with 542/329 scratched in field before bust Peck 1675 and listed as 'probably unique', Ex-Peck collection, UNC with minor cabinet friction and traces of lustre, these numbered Pennies seldom appear on the market, it is believed that only 30 examples of all the dates of Pennies, Halfpennies and Farthings bearing these numbers are in existence, and of that number, 17 are in the British Museum (Source: The British Bronze Coinage by Michael Gouby 3rd Edition 2000)
Proof Set 1893Long SetGold £5 - Threepence (10 coins) in a black dated box nFDC-FDC a nice set, we understand 1893 sets have been realising up to £12,000 recently in other London sale rooms
Five Hundred Pounds 2023 Britannia 5oz. GoldProof, Obverse: Charles III, Reverse: A striking new Britannia design by Jonathan Olliffe, FDC in the Royal mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 90 minted with just 65 in this presentation format
Proof Set 2015 the double set in Platinum comprising Fourth Portrait Ian Rank Broadley final editions 8-coin set 'Technology' Two Pounds to One Penny and Fifth Portrait Jody Clark First Editions 8-coin set 'Britannia' Two Pounds to One Penny all coins FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue with booklets and certificate number 001 for each set. Unlisted in the Spink catalogue, this was originally issued at £12,500 this is the first such set seen on the market, and as such an extremely desirable set
USA Five Dollars 1805 Capped Bust to Right, Heraldic Eagle reverse PCGS AU 55 stunning example of this early iconic USA gold piece and in the early PCGS holder with the green card style attribution ticket. This coin certainly looks conservatively graded to us the reverse being particularly sharp and brilliant
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF64*, coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for the grade. The only George VI Gold Five Pounds issue continues to be a popular coin with collectors
USA25 Cents 1913 S NGC UNC DETAILS OBV CLEANED Looks like a choice coin to us with original mint brilliance, both sides identical in this regard, and with a small group of light scratches on Liberty's neck
Five Hundred Pounds 2023 Coronation of KingCharles III 5oz. GoldProof, a new reverse design featuring crowned Royal Arms, with crowned CR monogram to the left and interlinked three C's the right similar to the reverse design on the Charles II MaundyThreepence, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 106 minted with just 100 in this presentation format, this first we have offered
NobleRichard IILondon Mint (without flag) French Titles resumes III A Spink 1656, reverse with ILLORVM otherwise as Schneider 160 and corresponding with North 1303 (1) in an NGC holder and graded MS62
Ten Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch 5 oz. GoldProof, Obverse with James Butler Portrait, S.M6 FDC in the box of issue with booklet and certificate No.23 of just 180 minted, with just 170 in this presentation format, the only date with the James Butler portrait
China - Republic Mint Error - Mis-Strike One Dollar 1927 Memento with 6-pointed stars, Y#318a.2 a spectacular double striking with around 5mm of the lower half of the coin double struck showing a crescent-shaped portion of additional legend from 3 to 9 o'clock. The reverse therefore has an additional 'OF REPUBLIC OF', the top part of the coin having MEMENTO and the top of the Chinese obverse legend approximately half off the flan. In an NGC holder and graded MS62. We note a triple struck example of this coin sold at Heritage auctions in December 2019 described as PCGS - Genuine, AU-details Environmental Damage for $4560, this coin is of far superior eye appeal and grade, the error also is over a greater area of the coin and the double striking is more bold. A fascinating and incredibly rare error, in a series where minor errors are known, but spectacular pieces such as this must exist in extremely small numbers only.
NobleEdward III Fourth Coinage Pre-Treaty Period, Series B/A, S.1485, Closed Inverted E in centre of reverse, double saltire stops, as North 1139 and Schneider 9 but lacking the two saltires beside the terminal Lis, Ropes 3/3, Quatrefoils 4/3, 7.79 grammes, EF a superb example, the Kings face and shield fully struck
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 Shengxiao Collection - Chinese Lunar Year of the Tiger 5oz. GoldProof, the latest design in the popular Shengxiao series, displaying a new David Lawrence reverse design of an advancing tiger, the full intricate details of the design more apparent on the larger diameter coin, Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 018 of just 128 minted with only 118 available in this presentation format
Five Hundred Pounds 2022 The Royal Tudor Beasts - The Seymour Panther 5oz. Gold Proof, the Reverse a stunning new design by David Lawrence, the first in a new series of 10 coins. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 116, the low mintage of just 131 pieces with just 125 in this presentation format, ensures the this will be a sought after series
Ten Pounds 2019 Tower of London - The Ceremony of the Keys 5oz. GoldProof S.M15 Reverse: Lamp and The Keys to the Tower, a few scattered tiny nicks, otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet describing the history of the keys and ceremony dating from 1340, and certificate number 11 of just 45 issued, with only 35 issued in this format. The Tower of London gold series is proving to be a popular issue in both gold and silver with many collectors obtaining the full set of issues Crown Jewels, Ceremony of the Keys, Yeoman Warders and Legend of the Ravens types
JerseyFifty Pounds 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum Wedding 10oz. Platinum Proof struck in .995 Platinum, this impressive coin features a conjoined busts obverse, the reverse E & P 1947 2017 within a border in the shape of Westminster Abbey's rose window, nFDC -FDC in the large box of issue with Coin Portfolio Certificate
Ten Pounds 2012 London Olympic Games 5oz. GoldProof, Reverse: Pegasus the winged horse, with a satin-type finish S.4950 a most attractive modern adaptation of a classical design, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, a very scarce issue, Spink states an issue of just 193 pieces, the first gold example we have offered of this type
Five Guineas 1701 Fine Work S.3456 VF or slightly better, a bold middle grade example, a gentle edge bruise visible at 7 o'clock on the obverse, pleasing for the grade and with much eye appeal, comes in a London Mint Office box with certificate. This series very sought after in today's market, the Fine Work coin was a revolutionary advance to the minting process in the early 18th Century, leading to many higher relief designs being issued in the 18th Century, right up until the introduction of the later machine-made milled coinage
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins gold set) Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC with minor marks only, lightly toning in the legends across the four coins consistent with being an original set, in the Royal Mint box of issue, the case in very good condition
Hungary Two Ducats Gold 1646KB Kormoczbanya mint KM#128, Friedberg 108, Obverse: Ferdinand II standing right divides the KB mintmark within an inner circle. Reverse: Madonna and Child, 25mm diameter, 6.92 grammes, Good Fine and bold, a small scuff on the edge by FERD hardly detracts, this issue seldom seen, indeed the NGC Population Census shows no examples for this date
British West Africa One Tenth Penny 1956 KM#32 lustrous Unc a hoard of approximately 2,000 pieces accompanied with the original Royal Mint bag and seal. Before this hoard these coins were rare with the three examples we have previously offered realising between £300 and £460 and Krause lists them at $700 in MS60 (most or all of this hoard would be in much higher grades than MS60)
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign nFDC to nFDC, generally with minor hairlines and a contact mark on the Two Pounds, retaining practically full mint brilliance, a most attractive set, in the original case of issue, this in very good condition
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC with some hairlines, the Five Pounds with an edge nick, in the original box of issue, this in good condition
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC with some hairlines, in the original case of issue, case in good condition with a few scuffs on the base
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
Sovereign 1841 as Marsh 24 with the unbarred A's in GRATIA, an extremely rare date and type, GVF/NEF with some light hairlines, compares closely for grade with the GRATIΛ example we sold in our Auction A142 (Lot 640, slabbed as PCGS AU53) which realised £20,000 hammer price
Sovereign 1863 with the die number 827 on the truncation Marsh 46A Rarity 6, Spink 3852F no die number variety VF the reverse better, we note the Bentley example realised £18,600, and our previous example in Auction A150 in GVF realised £14040 inclusive of buyers premium, extremely rare and only the second we have offered, and a rare opportunity for all serious Sovereign collectors to obtain this key date variety
Rose RyalJames I Second Coinage S.2613 mintmark Rose, NVF with a slight weakness on the beard and across the shoulders, nevertheless a pleasing and attractive example
United Kingdom 2025 GoldProof Five Coin Set Capturing 1,100 Year of History Five PoundsQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Two Pounds 200 Year of the Modern Railway, Two Pounds The Royal Observatory Greenwich, Fifty PenceRed Arrows, Fifty Pence Stories of the Second World War FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation box of issue with certificate and booklet, the set has an eye catching gold coloured metal plaque engraved 2025 UNITED KINGDOM GOLD PROOF COMMEMORATIVE COIN SET No. 14 of 40
Ten Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch 5 oz. GoldProof, Obverse with James Butler Portrait, S.M6 FDC in the box of issue with booklet and certificate No.93 of just 180 minted, with just 170 in this presentation format, the only date with the James Butler portrait
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
Proof Set 1937 (4 coins) Five Pounds to Half Sovereign nFDC the Five Pounds with some thin scratches on the obverse, the Two Pounds and Half Sovereign with small tone spots, UNC to FDC and retaining almost full mint brilliance, in the original case of issue, case in good condition
Two Guineas 1701 S.3457 pleasing EF with sharp almost prooflike fields, these William III Two Guineas are much harder to find than Five Guineas our extensive results database stretching back more than ten years shows we have had just 1 1701 2 Guineas before, during the same period five 1701 5 Guineas. Now lists at £12,500 in Spink in EF
Fifty Pence 2009 a 16-coin set featuring all of the previously issued designs now all dated 2009, all GoldProofs (S.PG50PCS) only 125 sets issued, this being set number 83, numbered on the outside of the box, FDC in the impressive box of issue with booklet, currently lists at £7500 in Spink. A rare opportunity to acquire such a rare low mintage set
Sovereigns a 35-coin set 1869 Die Number 58, 1872 George and the Dragon, 1882 M Shield, 1883 S George and the Dragon, 1884 S Shield, 1886 M George and the Dragon, 1890, 1891, 1892 M, 1892 S, 1895 M, 1896 S, 1898, 1899, 1906, 1907 S, 1907, 1909 M, 1910, 1912, 1913 P, 1915 S, 1917 M, 1918 I, 1918 C, 1923 P, 1925, 1928 SA, 1959, 1974, 2002 (2), 2004, 2005, 2006 in mixed grades to UNC
USADollar 1854 Breen 5450, the reverse with a pleasing golden tone, in an ANACS holder and graded AU55, highly desirable and seldom seen in high grades
Crown 1847 GothicESC 288, Bull 2571, EF, the obverse field with only very minor nicks, attractively toned, the Gothic type continues to be a very popular type and much sought after
Half Guinea 1705 Queen Anne Pre-Union with Scotland S3564 NGC MS61. An extremely rare coin the first example we have seen in any grade, the Slaney Example was sold in London in 2016 as NGC MS64 and realised £14,000, our example is only the second one NGC have graded and is fresh to the market
Broad 1656CromwellS.3225 Fine with a couple of rim nicks at the top of the obverse, otherwise pleasing and even with touches of attractive red tone in places, a rare type and seldom offered
Guinea 1709 Second Bust S.3572 in an NGC holder and graded AU58, all Queen Anne gold very desirable in all grades above Fine, this a very pleasing example of this scarcer type
Ten Pounds 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee 5oz. GoldProofS.M1, nFDC (some small brown toning reverse) in the impressive Royal Mint box number 020 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
United Kingdom Golden JubileeGold Proof Set 2002 very impressive Royal Mint issue comprising 2002 £5 Crown, £2 ,£1, 50/20/10/5/2 and 1 Pence plus Maundy Set all struck in Gold FDC and cased as issued with certificate a hint of toning on some coins
Five Pounds 1937 Gold ProofS.4074, Marsh F40, in an NGC holder and graded PF64*, the bust lightly frosted. Coins with the star designation have exceptional eye appeal for their designated grade.
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Elton John - British Music Legend 5oz. GoldProof. 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 33 of only 50 pieces issued. With only 4 examples of the Gold Kilo coin having been minted, this is one of the flagship coins of the Elton John range and is already proving to be a much sought after issue
Five Pounds 1887 S.3864 in an NGC holder and graded MS64*, the star designation only given to choice coins with exceptional eye appeal and quality for the given grade. Less than 1% of all pieces receive this designation.
Five Pounds 1893 ProofS.3872 EF with a series of deeper hairlines, those in the field causing a depression. With high grade example realised £20,000+ in the recent past, this represents a budget example of a type missing from many collections
Britannia Gold £500 2021 5oz.Gold Proof, featuring a new reverse design by P.J. Lynch, Britannia with shield and trident with seated lion beside, on a radiant background, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 20 and accompanying booklet. A very low mintage of 83 pieces, with just 80 in this presentation format, ensures this will be a highly collectable and sought after type in future
International Year of the Child an impressive 12-coin set in Gold comprising China 450 Yuan 1979 Gold Proof KM#9, Thailand 4000 Baht 1981 Y#153 Gold Proof, Turkey 10000 Lire 1979 Gold Proof KM#933, Jordan 60 Dinars 1981 KM#46 Gold Proof, Tunisia 75 Dinars 1982 KM#317 Gold Proof, Dominica 200 Pesos 1982 KM#58 Gold Proof, Nepal 1 Asharfi VS2038 KM#852 Gold Proof (struck in 1981), Bolivia 4000 Pesos Bolivianos 1979 KM#199 Gold Proof, Canada100 Dollars 1979 KM#126 Gold Proof, Ethiopia 400 Birr KM#60 Gold Proof, Mongolia 750 Tugrik 1980 KM#40 Gold Proof, United Arab Emirates 750 Dirhams 1980 KM#8 Gold Proof, Total Gold Weight over 5.8oz, the China Coin scarce, nFDC to FDC retaining practically full mint lustre and brilliance, in the original blue box of issue with certificates, with an additional 10 promotional leaflets,
Offered Here For Charity - Bank of England VIP tribute Twenty Pounds No. 5 note Merlyn Lowther QE II & Sir Edward Elgar B386 Series E Second Historical Series Foil Hologram & Windowed Thread issue 1999 and a First Run Low Non-circulation serial number AA01 000005, about UNC - UNC. According to Duggleby the lowest possible circulation serial number available of this Series E Historical Twenty Pounds before this offering is AA01 000031. This note from the Governor of the Bank of England in the original anti reflective museum glass frame with a note reading "From The Governor Of The / Bank of England / Note No. 5 of New Series 1999". It appears the note has not been glued in the frame and is held by precisely placed small holders with a small gap for each corner of the note to be inserted in. It has become a common tradition for the Bank of England to hold back the first printed notes with low or symbolic serial numbers when a new issue is released. Such notes are attributed to dignitaries, royalty and institutions that usually receive or were involved in the development of the new issue, for example Her Majesty the Queen traditionally receives the very first 000001 note, the Churchill War Rooms received the new Polymer Churchill 5 Pound note with the end of World War II year serial number AA01 001945, and the Winchester Cathedral received the new Polymer Jane Austen 10 Pound note with a serial number AA01 001817 marking the year that Jane Austen was buried there. A number of first run circulation serial numbers, the Bank of England is known to donate in Charity Auctions for various causes and many of these notes are very sought after by collectors and usually realise high figures as for example the very first possible circulation number of the 20 Pounds Bailey with serial number AA01 000007 realized £2,100, the first public available Churchill Polymer 5 Pounds serial number AA01 000017 realized £4,150 and the Jane Austen Polymer 10 Pounds AA01 000010 realized £7,200. In regard to this note the serial numbers prior to this one were reportedly donated as follows to H.M. the Queen, the Prime Minister, the Bank of England Governor and the Chancellor.
Fifty Years of the Fifty Pence 2019 a 5-coin set. British Culture - GoldProofPiedforts S.PGC26, comprising new issues of previously issued designs: Britannia Reverse S.H53, The First 4-Minute Mile S.H54, 100 Years of Scouting, S.H55, 100 Years of Girlguiding S.H56, and 250th Anniversary of Kew GardensS.H57, all coins now dated 2019, S.PGC26, a very impressive and desirable set, with these coins only available in this set, no individual coins have been issued. In the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Certificate number 10 of only 50 sets issued.
Five Hundred Pounds 2017 Britannia Gold 5oz. .999 Gold Proof, Reverse: A modern interpretation of Britannia in a design by Louis Tamlyn, the reverse with a trident mintmark denoting the 30th Anniversary of the first Britannia Coinage. S.BR4, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, number 085 of just 130 pieces issued, with only 125 in this format
Five Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen's Beasts 5 Ounce Gold Proof - The White Horse of Hanover. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Number 21 of just 69 minted, with just 55 in this presentation format
Proof set 1937 (4 coins) Gold Five Pounds, Two Pounds, Sovereign and Half Sovereign UNC to nFDC the Sovereign and Half Sovereign with some tone spots, retaining much original mint brilliance, in the original box of issue
Ten Pounds 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 5oz. GoldProofS.M8 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 065 of only 170 pieces issue with just 150 in this format
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Britannia - Spirit of a Nation, 5oz. GoldProofS.BR5 the odd small nick otherwise FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, number 31 of just 95 issued, with only 90 in this format
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Black Bull of Clarence 5oz. Gold Proof S.QCH4, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 85 pieces minted with just 75 in this presentation format
Five Hundred Pounds 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Red Dragon of Wales 5oz. Gold Proof S.QCH3 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 90 pieces minted with just 75 in this presentation format
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