Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing, UNC to FDC. Reported to have been awarded in 1953 to a dignitary and comes in a distinctly different box. The coins with a matching tone, and containing the following 3 varieties associated with what have been known as VIP sets, Penny 1953 Freeman 244 Proof, dies 1+A (Reverse with toothed border), rated R19 by Freeman, Florin 1953 Obverse 1 (I of ELIZABETH points to a space) Proof Davies 2360 dies 1A, and Halfcrown 1953 Obverse 1 Proof Davies 2310 dies 1A, (Obverse: I of DEI points to a space), Cataloguer's Note: The set originally came to the vendor along with a medal, a CVU, (Commander of the Victorian Order) which was only handed out by the Queen, so the set was actually distributed by the Queen. The medal is no longer with the set. The set comes in a maroon case with different fabric and with different gold embossing on the lid, being a simple crowned EIIR without the usual 'CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953' below. An extremely rare set
Halfcrowns and Florins (6) comprising Halfcrowns (3) 1921 ESC 768, Bull 3722, Davies 1677 dies 3B VG, a rare die pairing, 1921 ESC 768, Bull 3722, Davies 1679 dies 3C Larger reverse design Near EF, 1922 ESC 769, Bull 3723, Davies 1680 dies 3C NEF/GVF with some small areas of darker tone, Florins (3) 1923 ESC 942, Bull 3774, Davies 1751 dies 3E UNC and lustrous with light cabinet friction and minor contact marks, 1923 ESC 942, Bull 3774 Davies 1752 dies 2E About Fine/Fine, the last use of the 'Sterling' head, a very rare die pairing for this date, 1937 D of IND points to a space ESC 956, Bull 4076, Davies 2071 dies 1B, UNC and Lustrous, an attractive example
Crown 1819 LIX ESC 215, Bull 2010, Davies 5 variety with small stalk to Q of QUI, 1's in the date have no lower right serifs, the 'Small stalk' type accounts for only around and estimated 1% of this type, Bold VG
Halfcrown 1896 Reverse: Small design with longer rim teeth, ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 668 dies 2A, EF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned with some hairlines, by far the scarcer of the two die pairings for this date
Sixpence 1874 Crosslet 4 ESC 1728, Bull 3229, Davies 1083 dies 4C, Die Number 37, the die number double struck UNC or near so and lustrous with some minor contact marks
Crown 1898 LXI, ESC 314, Bull 2604, Davies 523 dies 2D, GVF the obverse possibly once cleaned, the reverse with a heavier contact mark on the horse, a rare date/edge type combination
Shilling 1894 Obverse: Large Letters, Reverse: Small Rose with Line, ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1015A, dies 2C, this reverse normally only on the scarce 1895 and 1896 types, About Fine/Fine with a spot on the reverse rim, a Very Rare die pairing
Shilling 1894 Obverse: Large Letters, Reverse: Small Rose with Line, three small indents behind the veil, from a Royal Mint die flaw ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1015A, dies 2C, this reverse normally only on the scarce 1895 and 1896 types, VG/About Fine, a Very Rare die pairing, the vendor has only encountered 4 examples with this die flaw
Sixpence 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1165D, Obverse 2, no panel at base of truncation, Reverse: Right-hand leaf almost covers a leaf, UNC and choice with olive and golden tone
Shillings (8) 1865 Die Number 34, 1866 Die Number 54, 1867 Davies 892 dies 4A, Die Number 13, 1868 Die Number 25, 1869 Die Number 12, 1870 Die Number 8, 1871 Die Number 23, 1872 Die Number 151 Fair to VG
Sixpence 1818 ESC 1634, Bull 2199, Davies 102A, Last 8 double struck, and also raised. Signs of over-striking in the lower loop of the 8, GVF/NEF and unusual
Shillings and Sixpences (6) comprising Shillings (3) 1893 Large Obverse Lettering, ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, GVF/EF and colourfully toned, 1893 Large Obverse Lettering, Reverse: Small Rose with line, Davies 1011A, dies 2C, VG or better/Bold Fine, a very rare die pairing, 1895 Small Rose ESC 1364, Bull 3158, Davies 1017 dies 2C NEF/EF and lustrous, Rare, Sixpences (3) 1911 ESC 1795, Bull 3871, Davies 1860 dies 1A, Obverse: Shallow Neck, I of BRITT pointed to a rim bead, Lion with small face, VG/Near Fine, the rarest of the 1911 currency Sixpence die pairings and seldom seen in any grade , a key 20th century rarity, 1911 ESC 1795, Bull 3871, Davies 1862 dies 2A Lion has small face with lower mane curl NVF/VF the obverse with a heavier contact mark by GRA, 1911 ESC 1795,. Bull 3871, Davies 1862a, dies 2A Lion has small face with no lower mane curl Fine/Good Fine, Rare
Shillings (3) 1887 Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has long loop less tail, ESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 980 dies 1A, A/UNC toned with minor cabinet friction, the rarest of the three Jubilee head die pairings for this date, 1889 Large Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has looped tail (as reverse die of 1888), as ESC 1355, Bull 3142, Davies 986A dies 2C, a rare die pairing not listed in the 1982 Davies book, GVF/NVF, 1893 Large Obverse Lettering ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A GVF/EF with attractive colourful tone
Shillings (4) 1826 ESC 1257, Bull 2409 GVF/NEF gilded with a test cut in the edge, 1873 ESC 1325, Bull 3043 Die Number 21 About EF with some small spots on the reverse, 1874 Upper serif to 4, Die Number 38 ESC 1326, Bull 3044, Davies 902 GVF with some contact marks, 1890 ESC 1357, Bull 3144 GVF/NEF the obverse with some thin scratches and hairlines
Threepences (7) 1896 ESC 2108, Bull 3448, Davies 1355 dies 2A, UNC and attractively toned, the obverse with hues of gold, olive and touches of magenta, 1911 Shallow neck ESC 2124, Bull 3926, Davies 1920 dies 1A UNC with an attractive golden tone, 1911 Full Neck ESC 2124, Bull 3926, Davies 1921 dies 2A UNC and attractively toned with some minor rim nicks, 1911 Obverse: Full Neck, Reverse: top left leaf emanates from left stalk ESC 2124, Bull 3926, Davies 1923 dies 2B (2) VG/Fine and Good Fine, a rare die pairing, 1912 ESC 2126, Bull 3928, Davies 1924 dies 2B Choice UNC and fully lustrous the reverse with some die polish lines, 1930 ESC 2143, Bull 3949, Davies 1953 dies 1A UNC, the reverse with minor cabinet friction
Crown 1893 LVI 4 streamer strands from helmet, short top strand, less undulating streamer, ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 503G dies Obverse 1, Reverse J, a scarcer reverse type not listed in the original 1982 Davies book, VG
Crown 1893 LVI 5 streamer strands emanate from the helmet, the lower two appear to join the central strand, wider spaced REGNI on edge (15.5mm) ESC 303, Bull 22593, Davies 503F, dies Obverse 1, Reverse L (formerly Reverse I), a scarcer reverse type not listed in the original 1982 Davies book, Fine/Good Fine with grey tone
Crown 1893 LVI Wide spaced 3 in date, REGNI on edge nearly 14.5mm long, LVI ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 501, dies 1A, GVF with light surface residue on IND IMP
Florin 1913 Small reverse with wider spaced 13, as ESC 932, Bull 3759, Davies 1734 dies 2C, VF/GVF brushed, the a darker toning area by the Scottish shield, a very scarce type
Shilling 1893 Small Letters on Obverse, ESC 1361A, Bull 3154, Davies 1010 dies 1A, UNC or very near so and nicely toned, the obverse with some contact marks
Sixpences (3) 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies 1164 dies 1C GEF/AU and lustrous with colourful toning in the legends, 1889 Davies 1165A dies 1A, right hand leaf joined, VF, 1889 Davies 1165B dies 2A, right hand leaf joined Good Fine with some thin scratches
Sixpences (3) 1889 ESC 1757, Bull 3279, Davies dies 2C, unlisted in the 1982 Davies book, GVF, 1890 ESC 1758, Bull 3280, Davies dies 1A, a late and final use of reverse A, first used on the 1887 coin, About VF/VF with some surface marks, 1893 Veiled Head, First I of VICTORIA points to a bead, ESC 1762, Bull 3285, Davies 1181 dies 2A, About VF/VF by far the rarest of the two types
Crown 1893 LVI 5 streamers emanate from a single strand at the back of the helmet, ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 503E dies Obverse 1, Reverse H, a scarcer reverse type not listed in the original 1982 Davies book, Near Fine, the reverse slightly better
Florin 1888 ESC 870, Bull 2955, Davies 812 dies 2A, by far the rarer of the two types for this date, EF and lustrous with some golden tone, the obverse with some contact marks
Halfcrown 1882 ESC 710, Bull 2761, Davies 592A, dies 5C, Reverse: Small Cross with foliage near to legend, VG/Near Fine, Rare, this die pairing normally only found on Halfcrowns of 1880
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse, Reverse : Small Rose with line, ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011A dies 2C, an early first use of this reverse die, normally paired with scarce 1895 and 1896 Small rose types, About Fine/Fine, Very Rare
Shillings (3) 1866 ESC 1314, Bull 3027, Davies 890 dies 4A, Die Number 63 with normal BRITANNIAR, Near Fine/Fine, 1887 Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has almost no tail, ESC 1351, Bull 3137, Davies 981 dies 1B UNC or very near so and lustrous with choice olive and gold toning, 1889 Large Jubilee Head, Q of QUI has looped tail (as reverse die of 1888), as ESC 1355, Bull 3142, Davies 986A dies 2C, a rare die pairing not listed in the 1982 Davies book, GVF the obverse with a heavier contact mark in the field and some hairlines
Shillings (3) 1893 Large Obverse Letters ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, EF, the obverse with some hairlines, 1894 Large Obverse Letters ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1014 dies 2A GVF/NEF, 1894 Large Obverse letters ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1015 dies 2B, About EF toned, the obverse with some scratches
Shillings (3) 1893 Large Obverse Letters ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, EF/GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks, 1893 Small Obverse Letters, Reverse: Small rose with line (as 1895-1896 reverse) ESC 1361A, Bull 3154, Davies dies 1C, NVF/GVF, 1894 Large Obverse Letters ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1014 dies 2A, NEF the obverse with some light hairlines
Shillings (3) 1893 Small Obverse Letters ESC 1361A">ESC 1361A, Bull 3154, Davies 1010 dies 2A, EF/AU and lustrous, 1893 Large Obverse Letters ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 1A, About EF/EF the obverse with some hairlines, 1893 Small Obverse Letters, Reverse: Small rose with line (as 1895-1896 reverse) as ESC 1361A, Bull 3154, Davies dies 1C, NVF/VF cleaned, a rare die pairing unlisted in the 1982 Davies book
SilverThreepences (3) 1889 ESC 2099, Bull 3439, Davies 1336 dies 2A, UNC or very near so with some flecks of darker tone, 1889 ESC 2099, Bull 3439, Davies 1339 dies 3B EF/AU and lustrous with touches of colourful tone, 1922 Davies 1938 dies 3B, UNC or near so with some verdigris on the rim, possibly a Maundy issue
Shillings (2) 1923 ESC 1433, Bull 3818, Davies 1814 dies 5E GVF/NEF, 1927 Second Reverse Proof, ESC 1440, Bull 3830, Davies 1831P, nFDC the obverse with a deep red/blue tone with touches of gold, the reverse with gold and olive tone, with flashes of magenta and blue in the legends, an eye-catching example
Halfcrowns (3) 1882 ESC 710, Bull 2761, Davies 592A dies 5C, VG or better/Near Fine, a very scarce die pairing, unlisted in the original 1982 Davies, 1887 Jubilee HeadESC 719, Bull 2771, Davies 640 dies 1A, the obverse with a tall raised rim, Good Fine, 1889 ESC 722, Bull 2774, Davies 644a, dies 2C, Reverse: Chains within the crown touch the arches, this reverse usually only paired with Obverse 3, VG the variety clear, an interesting group for the variety specialist
Shilling 1906 Obverse 1, Long upper arm to E of EDWARDVS, ESC 1415, Bull 3592, Davies 1556 dies 1A, UNC or very near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Book - British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J. Davies, (1982) pencil number inside first page, otherwise as new, the standard reference work for all silver varieties 1816-1982
Book - British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J. Davies, (1982) pencil number inside first page, otherwise as new, the standard reference work for all silver varieties 1816-1982
Book - British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J. Davies, (1982) pencil number inside first page, otherwise as new, the standard reference work for all silver varieties 1816-1982
Book - British Silver Coins since 1816 by Peter J. Davies, (1982) pencil number inside first page, otherwise as new, the standard reference work for all silver varieties 1816-1982
Groat 1836 Gold Pattern with Plain edge, Wilson & Rasmussen 273, ESC 1921, Bull 2518, Davies 380G, weight 3.43 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF63, rated R5 by Wilson & Rasmussen, (estimated 6-10 specimens known). An excessively rare and desirable example of the William IV Britannia type. Four different patterns of this date were minted in gold, two of which used the '4P in field' type reverse, the remaining two used the Britannia reverse later adopted for the currency issue, namely this piece and an equivalent piece struck on a thin flan. Of significant interest to the Gold Pattern collector, or specialist collector of the William IV series. By comparison, the Proof coins included in the 1831 Proof set each had a mintage of 225 pieces, so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, nFDC with a beautiful shimmering blue/green tone enhanced by touches of gold and magenta, over reflective surfaces in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 £750 and A175 Lot 1696 £1300
Florin 1868 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 833, Bull 2866, Davies 748 dies 3B, Die Number 19, Choice UNC, deeply toned and with stunning eye appeal, the obverse golden toned with deep hues of blue in the legends, the reverse with even gold tone enhanced with flashes of blue and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1870 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 836, Bull 2870, Davies 752 dies 3B, Die Number 15, Choice UNC grey toned over original lustre, a superb example of this scarce date, Ex-London Coins Auction A124 Lot 340, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, where it is stated that it is Ex-PCGS MS65. and surely one of only a tiny number of choice mint state survivors. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1872 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756 dies 3B, Die Number 98, UNC and beautifully toned over original lustre and graded 80 by CGS collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection.
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, UNC or near so and retaining some original brilliance, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Florin 1881 xxri ESC 858A, Bull 292A, Davies 773, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. rated R3 by Bull and surely rarer in this high grade
Halfcrown 1879 Obverse: I of DEI points to a bead, Reverse: Small cross on crown, with foliage close to the legend, ESC 703, Bull 2753, Davies 585 dies 3C, Choice UNC and lustrous with light and even golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a rare date and desirable in this high grade
Florin 1890 ESC 872, Bull 2958, Davies 817 dies 3D, UNC and almost fully lustrous with hints of golden tone, a choice example of this rare date, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head Large J in J.E.B. but with the J.E.B. shifted to the left extremity of the truncation panel, therefore the J points just right of centre of the insignia, type as ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 810, dies 1A variant, Near VF toned and highly unusual
Shilling 1859 ESC 1307, Bull 3015, Davies 879 dies 4A, 11 beads from A to A in GRATIA, Choice UNC, toned over original lustre, the reverse with hues of gold and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Shilling 1859 ESC 1307, Bull 3015, Davies 877 dies 2A, 13 beads from A to A in GRATIA, no sign of overdate, listed as 'unconfirmed' by Davies, Choice UNC, almost fully lustrous, the obverse further enhanced with hints of golden tone in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the first of this die pairing we have offered, an excellent coin for the Shilling variety specialist
Crown 1889 Underside of groundline forms lines, ESC 299, Bull 2589, Davies 484 dies 1C, UNC or very near so, with golden tone enhanced by touches of blue and cinnamon highlights, a most desirable piece with superb eye appeal, in an LCGS holder, appears conservatively graded LCGS 75
Crown 1895 LIX ESC 309, Bull 2599, Davies 514 dies 2A, A/UNC the obverse lustrous with some toning, the reverse with good original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Sixpence 1858 ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies 1058 dies 2A, UNC with gold, blue/green and magenta tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, rated R2 by Bull
Double Florin 1888 ESC 397, Bull 2699, Davies 542, dies 2B, UNC and lustrous with touches of gold, blue and magenta tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Mint Error - Mis Strike DecimalTen Pence 1970 ESC 3203, Davies 2808 dies 4B an off-centre strike on a mis-shapen flan of 29.5mm diameter, with a straight cut across the top of the flan, plain edge, 10.68 grammes, UNC/AU and lustrous
Double Florin 1889 ESC 398, Bull 2701, Davies dies 2B, a rare die pairing used only briefly at the start of the 1889 mintage, UNC or near so and lustrous with an attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Florin 1893 ESC 876, Bull 2962, Davies 830, dies 1A, Choice UNC the obverse with golden tone, enhanced by touches of blue and magenta, the reverse with even gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, choice and desirable thus
Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, R over I in VICTORIA, Bull 3265, Davies 1152, UNC and choice, the obverse with gold toning in the legends, the reverse with blue/green and golden tone with touches of magenta
Halfcrown 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 669 dies 2B, UNC and almost fully lustrous with hints of attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
GB and World (21) GB Florins to Threepences (12) Florin 1889 Davies 815 dies 3C NVF, Shillings (4) 1787 Hearts Good Fine, Ex-mount, 1887 Jubilee Head Fine/Good Fine, 1900 NEF/EF with some heavier contact marks on the obverse,1941S AU/GEF and lustrous, Sixpences (3) 1837 Near Fine, 1901 GVF with hairlines, 1911 A/UNC and lustrous, MaundyFourpences (2) 1852 Fine, 1854 Fine, Silver Threepences (2) 1926 Modified Effigy GVF/VF, 1937Lustrous UNC, World (9) Australia Threepence 1918M NEF/EF and lustrous, South Africa (4) Florins (2) 1926 VG, 1940 VG, Shilling 1936 VG, Threepence 1933 VG/Fine, Netherlands Ten Cents (2) 1905 worn, and 1918 Fair, Egypt Two Piastres 1917 Poor, Brazil 500 Reis 1863 Good Fine with metal attached to the reverse in an attempt to make a button
Crown 1893 LVI ProofESC 304, Bull 2594, Davies 505P, dies 2A, Near Fine/Fine with an edge bruise on either side. Expert opinions concur that this die pairing only occurs on the Proof issue LVI type, and not on the currency pieces. Even in this grade, the piece retains some touches of brilliance on the reverse around St. George
Double Florin to Farthing (14) Double Florin 1889 Fine, Halfcrowns (4) 1887 Jubilee Head VG, 1889 Davies 645 dies 3A, VF with a scratch on the reverse, 1891VG, 1914 VG, Florin 1889 VG, Shillings (4) 1887 Jubilee Head Davies 981 dies 1B Near Fine, 1889 Large Jubilee Head VG with some scratches, 1895VG/Fair, 1918 Fine/Near Fine, 1914 VG, 1918 Fine, Farthings (2) 1722 VG, 1806 GF/NVF with some verdigris spots
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