Halfcrown 1720 Roses and Plumes, unaltered date ESC 591, Bull 1556, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of only 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very rare, especially so in this high grade, rated R3 by ESC
Halfcrown 1842 ESC 675, Bull 2717 UNC and lustrous, the reverse with particularly choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the Young Head Halfcrowns of all dates are extremely rare in this high grade, indeed at the time of writing only 5 examples of a total of 370 Young Head Halfcrowns of all currency dates 1840-1874 have been submitted have achieved this choice grade and such examples are greatly prized
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC and lustrous with superb fields displaying golden tone with flashes of blue and green, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1698 Plain in angles ESC 1574, Bull 1243 UNC and lustrous with a few minor haymarks, otherwise choice and with excellent eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85 , the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1839 Second Young Head, No WW ESC 1283, Bull 2979 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the obverse with slightly uneven, green and gold tone, the reverse highly lustrous, a very high grade example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1696y First Bust, Large Crowns, Early Harp ESC 1539, Bull 1296, attractively toned with blue and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 2007 Proof S.SC4 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 96, the 2007 and 2008 issues feature a lower relief reverse design, the joint finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1758 ESC 1213, Bull 1734, UNC with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the third finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1856 ESC 1304, Bull 3007 a choice and lustrous example with traces of gold tone in the legend, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 1437 Choice UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1850 Peck 1571 a most attractive and crisply struck example, displays subtle blue toning and slight traces of lustre, a particularly eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1858 Large Date Peck 1586 UNC with around 75% mint lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 UNC and choice, gold and olive toned on underlying original mint lustre, the joint finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1890 ESC 1357, Bull 3144 Choice UNC with a superb deep tone over original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, would make an excellent coin for the type collector, the large Jubilee Head type lasted for just 4 years, this a choice example, and the joint finest known of 30 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, Choice UNC with a subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1900 ESC 1770, Bull 3293 Choice UNC with green and gold tone, with flashes of magenta in the legend, a quality piece with superb eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 57 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1875 Large Date, 5 Berries, Freeman 528 dies 3+C, the obverse with traces of lustre, the reverse with around 40% mint lustre, this date seldom seen in lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1866 Wide 66 in date, Freeman 514 dies 3+B variant, LCGS variety 02 a choice, sharp and original example with around 20% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyTwopence 1746 ESC 2234, Bull 1813 Lustrous UNC with a hint of toning, excellent surfaces compliment this choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC with olive tone and flashes of magenta, the obverse with traces of mint bloom, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1935 ESC 1824, Bull 3917 UNC with attractive and subtle toning, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 35 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Five Guineas 1693 S.3422 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, with Prooflike and brilliant fields, a piece with remarkable eye appeal, the bust and reverse design lightly frosted, retaining much mint lustre, must surely be one of the finest known examples of this short series. At the time of writing, the PCGS Population report shows one example graded MS62+ and another at MS63 being the only finer examples. Across the entire William and Mary series combining all Five Guinea dates and varieties, only 4 examples have been graded higher by PCGS. and in August 2020 an example dated 1692 and graded MS63 by PCGS realised $384,000 in Heritage, and is now being offered for private treaty sale at $499,000, and we can tell you that that the difference in grade between MS62 and 63 is negligible. William and Mary were spouses who reigned over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. They began their joint reign in February 1689 after they were offered the throne by the Convention Parliament. James II (Mary’s father) had fled the country and William and Mary occupied what was in effect a vacant throne. They were the first joint rulers in England for over 800 years, although Philip II and Mary I had appeared on English coinage together. Mary was to reign until her death from smallpox in December 1694 and William continued his rule alone, until his death in March 1702. The reign of William and Mary was brief and their coins are relatively scarce.
Sovereign 1932SA Marsh 296, UNC and lustrous with a hint of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few Sovereigns attain the 80 grade
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse Marsh 58, Die Number 32, Extremely rare and rated R4 by Marsh, GVF/NEF and retaining some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50. The finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of the key date rarities in the Victorian Sovereign series. We note this coin now lists at £4000 in VF and £9000 EF in the Standard Catalogue. Notes in the Bentley Collection Catalogue state that only three Die Numbers have been seen for this date (28, 32 and 33), although others are claimed to exist (namely 12,15, 34 and 35) they have not been traced.
Halfcrown 1831 Plain Edge Proof, WW in block, ESC 657, Bull 2473, Davies 320, dies 1A, obverse with small edge beads, retaining much original lustre and frosting, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1679 Peck 530 Choice UNC and toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 739. Charles II Farthings very seldom encountered in this high grade. Since this coin was graded another 42000 coins have been graded, this has still to be bettered. It remains the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report.
Crown 1821 SECUNDO ESC 246, Bull 2310, UNC with even grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 689
Halfcrown 1707 SEPTIMO edge, Plain in angles and below bust ESC 574, Bull 1366 UNC with old grey toning, the reverse with residual gold, a highly desirable superb and original piece, the portrait showing excellent detail, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. The finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Guinea 1777 S.3728 EF and lustrous in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, George III Guineas in EF grades now highly sought after
Halfcrown 1820 George IVESC 628, Bull 2357 UNC and choice, a most attractive example with hints of golden toning in the legend further enhancing the eye appeal of this elegant design, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1886 ESC 715, Bull 2767 Lustrous UNC the obverse with some light toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, at the time of writing, 360 Currency Young Head Halfcrowns had been graded with only 5 attaining the 85 grade
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC PF64 BN this data recorded at the time of LCGS Encapsulation, (the ticket no longer with the coin), the second finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Twopence 1797 Peck 1077 UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 44 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, these coins seldom seen with lustre
Halfcrown 1689 Second Shield, Caul only frosted, with pearls ESC 510, Bull 839 GEF/AU with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1748 Peck 878 UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 997.
Halfcrown 1697 First Bust, Large Shields, Later Harp ESC 541, Bull 1021, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, high grade William III Halfcrowns are much harder to locate than the Shillings and Sixpences of the same period, and to date this LCGS graded 65 example is the finest recorded by them
Halfcrown 1883 ESC 711, Bull 2762 UNC with cartwheel lustre, and a beautiful light 'satiny' tone, a most attractive piece with original surfaces, light carbon marks on the obverse barely detract, the coin retaining choice eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1745 LIMA ESC 1205, Bull 1724 UNC and lustrous, all George II Shillings hard to find in the highest grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1750 Thin 0 in date ESC 1210, Bull 1729 UNC and lustrous with a hint of golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, LCGS Variety 02, UNC with around 50%/70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Shilling 1720 Plain in angles ESC 1168, unlisted by Bull, UNC with hints of golden tone, very rare in high grades, other than the 1723 SSC coin, all George I Shillings hard to find in high grades, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS63, the PCGS data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing
Sixpence 1887 Young Head ESC 1750, Bull 3262, Choice UNC with beautiful blue/green toning with touches of gold. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 47 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, the eye appeal alone leaves little doubt to this claim. Formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS65, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Halfcrown 1885 ESC 713, Bull 2765 UNC and lustrous with a pleasing and subtle golden tone, an eye-catching example of the later Young Head type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the joint finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few Young Head Halfcrowns of any date attain grades 80 or above making all dates rare in this grade
Sixpence 1835 ESC 1680, Bull 2508, Choice UNC with excellent surfaces and a subtle blue/grey and gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1913 ESC 932, Bull 3758, Davies 1733 dies 2C Choice UNC with a superb blue, green and gold tone, one of the key dates of the early portrait type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1881 ESC 707, Bull 2758, Davies 591 dies 5D Obv: I of DEI points to a bead, I or RIA points to a bead, Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Young Head Halfcrowns notoriously hard to find in grades 80 and above
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with an overall subtle light tone enhanced by touches of blue and red, a most pleasing example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1858 ESC 1706, Bull 3200, Davies 1058 dies 2A Obverse: I of GRATIA points right of a rim bead, with 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, right UNC a superb piece, beautifully toned gold with touches of underlying blue and green, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a specialist item for the advanced Sixpence collector
Sixpence 1877 No Die Number ESC 1732, Bull 2675 Choice UNC with golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a stunning example, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1723 SSC First Bust ESC 1176, Bull 1586 Choice UNC with blue, green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 39 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1817 ESC 1232, Bull 2144 Choice UNC with green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Currency Coins graded 88 are truly rare with only a tiny percentage of the issue escaping the many potential imperfections caused by the minting process. One of a number of high grade and choice slabbed Shillings offered in this sale.
Shilling 1894 ESC 1363, Bull 3156, Davies 1015 dies 2B, Choice UNC with multi-coloured tone, the key date in the Veiled Head Shilling series and always desirable in high grade, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1893 Large Letters on Obverse ESC 1361, Bull 3153, Davies 1011 dies 2A, Choice UNC with soft lustre under and original gold tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88. The finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a number of choice high grade slabbed Shillings in this sale.
Sixpence 1696 First Bust, Early Harp, Large Crowns ESC 1533, Bull 1202 UNC with original mint lustre, enhanced by hints of colourful toning in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1901 ESC 735, Bull 2787 UNC and lustrous with light golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 28 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
MaundyFourpence 1746 ESC 1906, Bull 1785 a superb choice UNC example with golden tone over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1877 ESC 1329, Bull 3047, Die Number 44, Lustrous UNC with an attractive and even cinnamon tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B Choice UNC with around 50% original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, this date very seldom offered in mint state and rare thus. The joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1897 ESC 881, Bull 2967 Choice UNC and with attractive toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1924 ESC 771, Bull 3725, LCGS 80 the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS population Report. Examples with the George V lower relief head very hard to find in the high grades
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D: Choice UNC with around 90%/75% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, this date scarce in high grades, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Shilling 1915 ESC 1425, Bull 3804 Choice UNC and lustrous with golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 32 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Shilling 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 1437, Bull 3827 UNC and lustrous a choice piece further enhanced by gold and olive toning in places. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. The second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. The die combination of the Modified Head and the earlier Lion on Crown reverse only produced for two years, this would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Groat 1888 ESC 1956, Bull 3359 Choice UNC and lustrous with green and gold tone with touches of red on the reverse, a superb piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1928 Freeman 609 dies 3+B, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, a choice piece, very few currency coins of any type achieve grade 90 or above, such coins are in the fractions of the finest 1% extant of their respective types, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1903 ESC 1787, Bull 3599 Choice UNC with subtle and colourful old tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 64 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1919 ESC 1804, Bull 3880 Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1934 ESC 1823, Bull 3915 Choice UNC, the obverse with even golden tone, the reverse with practically full lustre, very seldom seen in this high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Crown 1937 ESC 392, Bull 4020 Lustrous UNC with a bold strike, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this proving to be a hard coin to locate in grade 80 and above, with many examples being heavily bag marked
Farthing 1891 Freeman 564 dies 7+F UNC with around 70% mint lustre, the obverse in particular sharply struck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Half Farthing 1852 Peck 1598 UNC with traces of lustre, scarce in high grade, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of just 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1902 ESC 1785, Bull 3597 Choice UNC with gold, olive and cinnamon toning, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 34 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population report, would make an excellent coin for the type collector
Sixpence 1915 ESC 1800, Bull 3876, Choice UNC and lustrous with a hint of gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741, UNC with practically full mint lustre an extremely eye-catching example, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few George V Florins of this type attain grades of 80 or above, many suffer from poor strike and the wide fields are prone to bagmarks, this a superior piece
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F Choice UNC with around 75% original lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 A superb and choice piece in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A well struck example on both obverse and reverse undoubtedly contributing to the high grade. The finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing, 38 examples had been recorded, the next finest Charles II currency Farthing being graded 75, therefore this clearly a superior piece. A true mint state example with excellent detail and surfaces, very few extant in this high grade, would enhance any top quality copper collection, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Crown 1687 TERTIO edge ESC 78, Bull 743 a very pleasing and high grade example with grey and gold toning. Very few James II Crowns available in this high level of preservation. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the second finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Crown 1932 ESC 372, Bull 3641 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a well struck example and very scarce in this high grade, The finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Only a tiny fraction of the extremely low mintage of 2,395 coins surely remain in this grade. We note an example graded LCGS 80 sold in London Coins Auction A148 1/9/2015 for £1000 hemmer price, this example a full grade higher
Sovereign 1830 Marsh 15 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of high grade George IV examples in this sale
Shilling 1720 Plain in angles, Large Letters on Reverse, ESC 1169, Bull 1573 a choice example with attractive tone over underlying mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. George I Shillings other than 1718 and 1723 SSC extremely hard to find in high grades and are seldom offered, the joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We note the finest graded by PCGS is a single example graded MS64 and the finest graded by NGC is only AU58 so this piece potentially very near the top of all examples extant
Sovereign 1871 Shield Reverse Marsh 55, Die Number 30, a mint state and choice example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of 27 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a choice piece. A the time of writing a total of 1,112 Victoria Young Head Sovereigns of all currency dates and types had been submitted for LCGS grading and only 4 examples attained grades 80 or above, so an extremely hard series to find true mint state coins, this providing a rare opportunity
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George II Young Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Crown 1893 LVI ESC 303, Bull 2593, Davies 501 dies 1A, A choice example with original mint lustre offset by hints of subtle golden tone, a superior example with only a very few contact marks, on an issue where usually the fields show many imperfections. The reverse shows superb detail on the George and the Dragon design. Would make a truly superb type coin. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 31 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing 220 Victorian currency Veiled Head Crowns of all dates had been graded, only 3 have graded LCGS 85
Crown 1900 LXIII ESC 318, Bull 2608, Davies 533 dies 3E, a sharply struck and crisp example of the Veiled Head type, lustrous with golden tone and touches of blue. A choice piece and a superior example of this scarcer edge type, with outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and well deserving of the LCGS 82 grade. The finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1873 ESC 1727, Bull 3228, Davies 1079 dies 3A, Die Number 43 choice and with a light subtle golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. The joint finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Grade 85 pieces in the mid-Young Head period very hard to obtain, as many pieces show contact marks and/or weak striking in parts, the grade 85s are likely in the top 1% of surviving examples
Halfcrown 1899 ESC 733, Bull 2785 UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superior example with original lustre, the second finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report, we note a similarly graded LCGS slabbed example offered in London Coins Auction A161 in June 2018 realised £280 hammer price
Halfcrown 1926 First Head ESC 773, Bull 3728 Lustrous UNC a choice example, the reverse with traces of mint bloom, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85 the 1920-1926 issues are almost impossible to find in choice grade, the joint finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, We note an example described as UNC toned, slabbed in the lower grade of LCGS 80 realised £150 hammer price in London Coins Auction A151 in December 2015, this piece two full grades higher
Shilling 1872 ESC 1324, Bull 3042, Die Number 36, a choice example with practically full original mint lustre, a particularly eye-catching example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 24 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1773 Obverse 2 Peck 913 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, A mint state example with traces of original lustre, very hard to find in this high grade, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1857 Peck 1585 a most attractive and eye-catching example with around 75% lustre and touches of blue toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1834 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1471 Almost fully lustrous, a choice and stunning piece, all William IV copper very difficult to find with original mint lustre, with even high grade examples usually with toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, making this the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We also note that PCGS have only graded 3 examples designated RD.
Farthing 1841 both A's unbarred in GRATIA. A choice piece, mint state and with around 75% original lustre. Victorian copper Farthings now seldom seen in highly lustrous state. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, one of a number of choice slabbed copper Farthings in this sale.
Threehalfpence 1835 5 over 4 ESC 2251A, Bull 2542 a choice piece with gold toning and touches of magenta and blue, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, extremely high grade examples in the Threehalfpence series are almost impossible to find. The finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing the LCGS Population Report showed 162 examples of all dates submitted for grading, and only 5 examples had graded LCGS 88, of which only 2 were William IV issues, this being one of them
Farthing 1875H 4 Berries, complete E in REG, LCGS Variety 6, with good, even, slightly subdued mint lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F A superb choice piece with around 85% mint lustre enhanced by touches of magenta and gold toning in places. Well struck and with clean fields a truly eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. The joint finest known of 35 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Very few currency coins attain this high grade and are always highly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Farthing 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C a choice and lustrous example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Bun Head Farthings seldom appear in grade 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1894 Freeman 569 dies 7+F an almost fully lustrous piece, the reverse particularly choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1920 ESC 939, Bull 3765, Davies 1744 dies 2E, The obverse with the early George V head in higher relief. A superb example of the first year of the Half silver type, displaying much original colour and underlying mint lustre, very different in appearance the preceding Bright Finish coins, as various experiments were made with the non-silver part of the alloy from 1920-1922. Few coins with true original colour survive, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. See also the choice 1921 Florin offered in this sale
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1882H Broken F in F:D: Freeman 549 dies 7+F a superb and desirable example with around 85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90, Very few currency coins achieve the 90 grade, and on the rare occasions they are offered are always keenly sought and highly prized. Of 31 examples thus far recorded by LCGS, this the finest known and stands alone at the top of the Population Report
Farthing 1799 3 Berries Peck 1279 a choice example attractively toned, with pleasing fields displaying traces of mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 16 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1904 Freeman 383 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1835 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1473 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, attractively toned with traces of mint lustre, the fields with only minimal contact marks contributing to this high grade. The second finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sixpence 1899 ESC 1769, Bull 3292 A choice piece the obverse with mint lustre with hints of toning in the legend, the reverse almost fully lustrous with a hint of colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1848 Peck 1569 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, displaying glossy surfaces and considerable original mint lustre. Very seldom encountered in lustrous condition, this borne out by the LCGS Population statistics, which show this is the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded, our auction archive stretching back to 2003 shows previously offered high grade examples of this date described as having traces of lustre or toned, therefore probably scarcer than catalogues would suggest in truly lustrous grade
Shilling 1926 Modified Effigy ESC 1437, Bull 3827 A choice example with original mint lustre, the reverse particularly attractive and well struck, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 22 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1861 4 Berries, Freeman 502 dies 2+B a most attractive example displaying around 60% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. In our experience this coin surprisingly difficult to find in lustrous grades, with most examples being toned. Indeed the PCGS Population Report records only one example in RD designation, and only a further 7 pieces in RB designation
Farthing 1879 Ordinary 9 in date Freeman 538, dies 5+C a sharply struck example with traces of original lustre and considerable eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this example superior to the Colin Cooke Collection example graded which only NEF/EF. It is interesting to note that PCGS have not graded any examples higher than MS64, also NGC records only 2 examples at MS65, so clearly an under-rated type.
Farthing 1881H LCGS Variety 6, as Cooke type B, the H is slightly nearer the first 8 than the second, the H well clear of the inner circle. A superb piece with almost full mint lustre, an outstanding eye-catching example. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS population Report
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F a superb and well struck piece, displaying around 80% original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke collection
Crown 1965 Satin Finish Specimen striking ESC 393O, Bull 4341, Davies 2301M. Excessively rare rated R5 by Bull and R6 by the 1992 ESC. This example in an NGC holder and graded SP67. The NGC Top Population coin, and the finest known example across three major grading companies. At the time of writing, our research has uncovered 11 examples graded by third party grading companies, some entries which may be duplicated. LCGS has graded 4 examples, in grades 82, 88 (2) and 90. PCGS has graded 3 examples, all SP65, and NGC has graded 4 examples SP62, SP64 (2) and this superb SP67 example. The fields display an even shimmering satin lustre, and displaying the die polish lines associated with this type under strong magnification, a key indicator of this excessively rare type. A wonderful example and would be a centrepiece coin in any advanced Crown collection. We note an example of this type sold in London Coins Auction A166 1/9/2019 described as 'nFDC with underlying brilliance' sold for £5500 hammer price
Sixpence 1939 VIP Proof/Proof of Record ESC 1829B, Bull 4226, Davies 2192P, in a PCGS holder and graded PR66CAM, the only example thus far graded on the PCGS Population report. One further example has been graded at PF64 by NGC, so potentially the finest known example. Bull states 'not traced' and allocates a rarity rating of R6, previously sold in London Coins Auction A156 5/3/2017 Lot 2817 for £1050 hammer price, and previously in a US auction for $1057.50 in April 2013
Halfpenny 1720 Peck 795 UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a superb example that would enhance any advanced Halfpenny collection. Must surely be among the finest known examples extant. In over 38000 coins graded since this, there have been no further examples submitted
Sixpence 1720 20 over 17 ESC 1599, Bull 1611 EF or better and nicely toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the joint finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575 Lustrous UNC with a hint of toning, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/2013 Lot 1768 hammer price £600
Florin 1849 ESC 802, Bull 2815 UNC and attractive, the obverse with golden tone in the legend, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63, this data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, the second finest known of 46 examples thus far recorded by the Population report, as these figures show, a very hard coin to find in the highest grades
Halfcrown 1883 ESC 711, Bull 2762, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 25 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction 3/6/2012 Lot 1599 hammer price £500
Florin 1903 ESC 921, Bull 3571 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 29 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A143 1/12/2013 Lot 1783 hammer price £300
Shilling 1908 ESC 1417, Bull 3594, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the second finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1910 ESC 928, Bull 3586 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A143 1/12/2013 Lot 1793 hammer price £320
Penny 1893 Freeman 136 dies 12+N UNC with around 10%/40% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D Choice UNC and almost fully lustrous, slightly subdued on the reverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris collection London Coins Auction A124 28/2/2009 Lot 696, hammer price £220, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1889 15 Leaves Freeman 127 dies 12+N Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65 RD
Penny 1903 Closed 9 in date LCGS Variety 03, Choice UNC much around 75% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known example of 7 thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All Edward VIIPennies prone to contact marks and grade 85s truly rare for all dates, to date only 7 examples out of 265 submitted 1903-1910 examples have been recorded in 85 or higher
Florin 1902 ESC 919, Bull 3577 Choice UNC with blue/green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 1/3/2014 Lot 1520, hammer price £190
Penny 1895 Freeman 141 dies 1+B Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D Choice UNC with practically full, slightly subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A145 1/6/2014 Lot 1959 hammer price £140
Farthing 1881H Cooke type B, Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Choice UNC with practically fully lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 9 examples this far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A157 3/6/2017 Lot 3455 hammer price £50
Farthing 1723 Peck 826 Choice UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre on the obverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of only 2 examples thus far recorded of this date and type. George I Farthings are notoriously hard to find in high grades with good strikes, and the opportunity to acquire such choice pieces seldom arises. This however forms part of a group of choice early Farthings in this sale
Farthing 1724 Peck 828 Toned UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the obverse displaying a pleasing and subtle underlying tone, we note only 2 examples are recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest known example. One of a number of choice early Farthings in this sale
Half Sovereign 1825 I in GEORGIUS and second I in BRITANNIAR have no top left serifs, UNC or very near so with very light cabinet friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1721 Peck 822 UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, all George I Farthings very difficult to find in high grade, and usually with weak strikes, this piece however exhibits a very strong portrait of the King, and with traces of mint lustre, truly a superior piece and much sought after. The Finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of a group of extremely high quality early Farthings in this sale
Half Sovereign 1817 Marsh 400 Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1936 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 427 dies 3+B, rated R18 by Freeman, in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 RB, we note there are only two examples recorded by the PCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest known, a very rare item with only a handful of examples known
Penny 1918H Freeman 183 dies 2+B UNC with practically full lustre and a hint of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, all George V provincial mint Pennies very rare in this high grade and especially so with this amount of lustre
Farthing 1750 Peck 890 UNC attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very hard to obtain early coppers in these high grades, this being the finest known of just 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Another of the group of choice early Farthings being offered in this sale
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741 dies 2E Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a superb example, all dates seldom seen in grades above 75 normally the weak strike and the wide open field attract many abrasions, this lowering the overall grade, this however a superior example and seldom seen thus. The joint finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Half Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head, Imperfect J in J.E.B. Marsh 478C UNC and choice with good subdued lustre and excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very rare to find any currency gold Half Sovereigns or Sovereigns of any date in grade 85
Half Sovereign 1877 Wider Ribbons S.3860D Die Number 155 A/UNC the reverse practically free from contact marks, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. A high grade example and rare thus
Half Sovereign 1885 Marsh 459, S.3861 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few Victorian Half Sovereigns achieve grades 78 or above
Third Farthing 1835 Peck 1477 UNC and with considerable mint lustre, a superb piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85 the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. There have been over 43,000 coins graded since this one and it has yet to be beaten. In our experience this issue, originally struck for use in Malta, tends to show up toned rather than lustrous, this piece an exception and most attractive
Farthing 1754 Peck 892 UNC and pleasantly toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1963 Marsh 301 Choice UNC with practically full lustre, a superb example. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Since this coin was graded, a further 39,000 coins have been graded and no finer 1963 Sovereign has been recorded in that time.
Half Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Imperfect J in J.E.B Marsh 478C Choice UNC and lustrous in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint second finest known thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Half Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head, Imperfect J in J.E.B. Marsh 478C Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint second finest known of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1877 Freeman 332 dies 14+J UNC and choice with around 75% lustre and super eye appeal, the finest known of just 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1958 Marsh 298 Choice UNC and lustrous, a boldly struck example with only minimal contact marks, very few Sovereigns encountered like this, in an LCGS holder and graded 85, the second finest known of 87 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Sovereign 1967 Marsh 305 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 146 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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