Penny 1862 8 over 6 Freeman 39A dies 6+G, VG or better with all major details and the overdate very clear, Satin (2003) states '7 examples known', Ex-Freeman collection, sold with his ticket, Ex-Christies 23/10/1984 Lot 24 (part), Ex-Croydon Coin Auctions 6/9/2005 hammer price £700
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 dies 1+B, UNC/AU with a handling mark on the reverse and a spot on the obverse, retaining around 70% mint lustre and rare thus
Copper and Bronze (72) Twopences 1797 (6) About Fine to Good Fine, Pennies (43) 1877 VG, 1887 Near Fine/Fine, 1891 Good Fine, 1892 Good Fine, 1895 (2) EF and Fine, 1896 (2) Lustrous GEF and VG/Fine, 1897 (3) EF (2) and VG/Fine, 1898 EF/GEF and lustrous, 1899 (2) EF cleaned, and GF/NVF, 1900 (5) GEF and lustrous, VF, Good Fine and Fine (2), 1901 (5) A/UNC with traces of lustre, NEF (2) and GVF (2), 1902 Low Tide VG, 1902 High Tide (5) EF, GVF, VF, NVF, and Good Fine, 1903 VF cleaned, 1904 Near Fine, 1905 Fine, 1906 GVF, 1908 (2) Fine/NVF and Fine, 1910 (2) both Fine/Good Fine, 1950 (5) Fine, GF (2), NVF, and VF, Halfpennies (15) 1861 Freeman 282 Fine, 1862 VG, 1887 Fine, 1891 VG/Fine, 1884 Good Fine, 1889 Fine with dirty surfaces, 1895 A/UNC and lustrous with some spots, 1901 (3) NEF, Good Fine/NVF and Good Fine, 1902 High Tide GEF and lustrous, 1905 GVF, 1907 NEF, 1908 NVF, 1910 Fine, Farthings (8) 1903 EF, 1909 (2) VF/GVF and GVF/NEF, 1913 Mint Toned About UNC, 1914 Mint Toned UNC, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A Mint Toned GEF, 1916 Mint Toned A/UNC, 1917 Mint Toned A/UNC, the George V issues in 'Farthing Specialist' envelopes
Halfpennies (10) 1887 Freeman 358 dies 17+S NEF/EF and lustrous. 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S (2), the first UNC with good subdued lustre and a hint of colourful tone, the second EF/GEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots. 1897 Freeman 374 dies 1+C, A/UNC with good subdued lustre, the reverse with some small tone spots. 1898 Freeman 375 dies 1+B, EF and lustrous with some tone spots. 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC with minor cabinet friction. 1902 Freeman 381 dies 1+B, AU/UNC with around 70% lustre. 1911 Freeman 390 dies 1+A (2), the first UNC with around 75% lustre, the second GEF with good subdued lustre. 1912 Freeman 391 dies 1+A, UNC and lustrous with some small tone spots
Halfpennies (7) 1895 Freeman 370 dies 1+A, UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1896 Freeman 372 dies 1+B, UNC or very near so with practically full lustre and very light cabinet friction, 1897 Freeman 373 dies 1+B UNC with around 70% lustre, 1898 Freeman 375 dies 1+B UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, 1900 Freeman 377 dies 1+B UNC with around 40% lustre, 1927 Freeman 408 dies 2+B A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1934 Freeman 422 dies 3+B UNC with traces of lustre
Pennies (8) 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D Good Fine, cleaned, 1861 Freeman 33 dies 6+G Fine/Good Fine, 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G Fine/Good Fine, once cleaned, 1863 as Freeman 42 dies 6+G with three vertical line extending from the exergue line to the upper left of the 6 of the date, NVF once cleaned, 1865 as Freeman 50 dies 6+G the upper section of the 8 with a 'tail' and shaped like a capital Q with long tail extending slightly to the right of the lower section of the 8 NVF/GF with some scratches, lightly cleaned in the past, very unusual, 1866 Freeman 52 dies 6+G About VF toned, 1867 Freeman 53 dies 6+G, About Fine, 1868 Freeman 56 dies 6+G Fine
Farthings (6) 1754 Peck 892 GVF. 1838 Peck 1553 GVF/VF. 1839 FID: DEF: Peck 1554 NEF. 1853 WW Raised Peck 1575 GEF and lustrous. 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B, Fine with a heavy contact mark on the obverse. 1890 Wide (normal) date, Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with around 70% lustre
Pennies (12) 1862 Freeman NVF with some roughness to the edge, 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B, EF with traces of lustre, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, 1902 Freeman 157 dies 1+B (2) the first GEF with some lustre and toning, the second UNC with pale lustre, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A EF, 1916 Freeman 180 dies 2+B GEF with some lustre, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B GEF with lustre traces, 1918 Freeman 182 dies 2+B EF and lustrous with some spots, 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B, EF with some lustre, cleaned and retoned, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B EF or better with slightly streaky lustre, 1927 Freeman 197 dies 4+C GEF with pale lustre
Pennies (2) 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 dies 1+B GVF/VF once lightly cleaned, now retoned with some surface residue and red tone, 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H EF once cleaned, now retoned, with surface deposit in the legends
Penny 1860 Toothed Border as Freeman 10 dies 2+D with the right hand upright of the Y of PENNY and the top of the first T in BRITT both very weak as to be practically missing, UNC and lustrous with some light hairlines, Ex-Ian Robinson 2/3/1996 £65
Penny 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, Halfpennies (7) 1896 Freeman 371 dies 1+A, NEF, 1899 Freeman 376 dies 1+B GVF/NEF, 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, UNC with some lustre, 1905 Freeman 384 dies 1+B GEF nicely toned with traces of lustre, 1906 Freeman 385 dies 1+B, A/UNC and lustrous, 1909 Freeman 388 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre, 1910 Freeman 389 dies 1+B UNC or near so with a spot on the reverse, Farthings (2) 1881 Freeman 546 dies 7+C A/UNC and lustrous with a few small spots, 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F GEF and lustrous
Farthing 1873 High 3 in date Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, the third finest of 48 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
Halfpenny 1894 Freeman 369 dies 17+S UNC or very near so with good lustre and with some tone spots, the reverse in particular boldly struck, the later Bun Halfpennies not usually found with bold striking
Halfpenny 1930 Freeman 414 dies 414 dies 3+B, Choice UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings (10) 1721 Peck 822 VG. 1842 Peck 1562 Fine with some edge nicks, scarce. 1846 Inverted 8 in date Fine/Good Fine and scarce. 1848 Peck 1569 NVF/Fine with an old scratch on the reverse. 1850 Peck 1571 Fine. 1853 WW Raised Peck 1575 NVF. 1855 WW Raised Peck 1582 Fine. 1858 Peck 1586 Good Fine. 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B Good Fine. 1875 Freeman 528 dies 3+B Good Fine, cleaned
Halfpenny 1904 Freeman 383 dies 1+B UNC the obverse with good lustre, a little streaky, the reverse with practically full lustre, this date now increasingly hard to find in high grade
Penny 1863 Open 3 in date unlisted by Freeman, Gouby 1863B, Satin 46, the variety confirmed by the 3 having a curved downward diagonal stroke, VG very few examples recorded
Penny 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 66 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F Choice UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the third finest of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpennies (6) 1911 Freeman 390 dies 1+A, UNC/AU with around 25% lustre, 1915 Freeman 394 dies 1+A UNC/AU the obverse lustrous, 1919 Freeman 398 dies 1+A A/UNC and lustrous, 1920 Freeman 399 dies 1+A, A/UNC with streaky lustre, 1931 Freeman 416 dies 3+B UNC with some lustre, 1934 Freeman 422 dies 3+B EF/GEF and lustrous
Pennies (7) 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B A/UNC and lustrous with a small spot on the reverse rim, 1915 Freeman 179, dies 2+B EF once cleaned, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B A/UNC toned, 1927 Freeman 197 dies 4+C A/UNC and lustrous, 1928 Freeman 199 dies 5+C, GEF/AU with traces of lustre, 1929 Freeman 201 dies 5+C A/UNC with around 50% lustre, 1953 Freeman 245 dies 1+B UNC with around 80% lustre
Farthing 1890 Wide (normal) date Freeman 562 dies 7+F UNC with practically full lustre, minor toning on both sides, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Farthing 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A, Lustrous and with reflective surfaces, sharply struck and with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B to the left of the lighthouse, Freeman 288, dies 7+E, LCW on rock. EF/NEF with some edge nicks and light surface residue. By far the finest example we have offered of this extremely rare type, rated R18 by Freeman. In our experience the rarest of the three main die letter types. Online research shows NGC have only graded 2 examples, the highest graded 45, PCGS have not graded a single example, and LCGS have only graded 2 examples, the highest being Fine 25, so this potentially the finest remaining example
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter A to the left of the lighthouse, Freeman 290A, dies 7+G, NEF evenly toned, with a little surface residue in places. Rated R17 by Freeman. The vast majority of examples of this variety are found in low grades, examples in middle to high grades certainly much rarer and seldom seen in today's market
Penny 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from trident Freeman 139 dies 1+A, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB a high grade and sharp example with considerable mint lustre
Pennies (9) 1902 Low Tide NEF toned, 1903 UNC with around 70% lustre, 1904 A/UNC with around 20% lustre, 1905 Freeman 160 dies 1+B UNC or near so with some streaky lustre, 1906 UNC with around 70% lustre and traces of old lacquering, 1907 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1908 Freeman 165 dies 2+C UNC with around 25% lustre, 1909 A/UNC with around 30% lustre and traces of old lacquering, 1910 UNC or near so with around 40% lustre, a few coins with some spots
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. Krause World Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Halfpennies (5) 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 258 dies 1+A EF with traces of lustre, 1862 UNC with around 70% lustre, 1879 Freeman 339 dies 15+O GEF/AU with traces of lustre, 1884 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre, 1885 AU/UNC with around 40% lustre
Pennies (7) 1895 UNC or near so with traces of lustre, 1897 UNC with around 40% lustre, 1898 UNC with around 75% lustre the reverse with a stain, 1899 UNC/AU with around 30% lustre, 1901 UNC with around 30% lustre, 1902 High Tide A/UNC with around 25% lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C A/UNC with traces of lustre
Farthings and Fractional Farthings (7) Third Farthing 1902 UNC and lustrous with a rim nick and some small spots, Half Farthing 1843 EF, Farthings (5) 1874H NVF, 1886 EF, 1890 Wide (Normal) Date NEF, 1891 EF with traces of lustre, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B UNC and lustrous, Rare
Penny 1893 Freeman 136 dies 12+N, 14 1/2 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1893Ae UNC or very near so and lustrous with minor cabinet friction and a small area of discoloration around VIC
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
Copper and Bronze (38) Pennies (18) 1806 Near EF, 1847 DEF Far Colon VF or better, 1848 8 over 7 VF/NVF, 1854 Plain Trident EF, 1855 Ornamental Trident NEF, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 10 GEF/EF, 1889 GEF with traces of lustre, 1890 UNC and lustrous, 1900 A/UNC and lustrous, 1902 Low Tide A/UNC with traces of lustre and a flan flaw on the obverse, 1917 UNC or very near so with traces of lustre, 1934 EF toned, once cleaned, 1935 (2) A/UNC toned and Lustrous A/UNC, 1950 (2) both VF, 1950 Proof UNC with partial lustre, 1951 EF, Halfpennies (4) 1799 5 incuse gunports GF/NVF, 1856 NVF, 1932 EF/GEF, 1950 Proof nFDC/UNC, Farthings (15) 1821 Good Fine, 1840 VF, 1918 Bright Finish (2) A/UNC and UNC both with lustre, 1921 A/UNC and lustrous, 1923 A/UNC, 1925 (2) Lustrous UNC and Lustrous A/UNC, 1927 NVF lacquered, 1928 VF, 1929 (3) Lustrous EF, GEF with lustre traces, and lustrous A/UNC, 1932 EF with lustre, 1950 Proof UNC, Half Farthing 1844 VF,
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
Farthing 1863 as Freeman 509 dies 3+B Variety with dot in the sea below the lighthouse, UNC and highly lustrous with minor cabinet friction, a tone spot on either side barely detracts, Extremely rare in high grade
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, the obverse with a superb 'satiny' tone, the reverse with around 25% lustre, struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
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
Pennies (12) 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B, UNC with full lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, UNC/AU with good lustre, 1913 Freeman 174 dies 1+A, A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B, A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B UNC with pale lustre, 1928 Freeman 199 dies 5+C, AU/GEF with traces of lustre, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC with around 85% lustre, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5C UNC with around 75% lustre, 1936 Freeman 214 dies 5+C A/UNC with around 75% lustre, 1938 Freeman UNC or near so with around 40% lustre an d a few small spots, 1949 Freeman 238 dies 3+C About UNC with around 75% lustre, 1953 ProofFreeman 246 dies 1+BAU/UNC with purple tone
Halfpennies (3) 1806 Peck 1376 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J A/UNC with traces of lustre and a pleasing underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, 1889 Freeman 260 dies 17+S UNC or near so and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C, Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with all major details bold and clear, Very rare in all grades
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C, Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with all major details bold and clear, Very rare in all grades
Farthing 1895 Bun Head Freeman 570 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, with some small handling marks and spots, rarely seen in this high grade and with this amount of lustre
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
Pennies (2) 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N, UNC or near so with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, UNC or very near so with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Farthings (8) 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries Freeman 499 dies 2+B, NEF with a flan flaw on the reverse, 1861 4 Berries Freeman 502 dies 2+B, EF and lustrous, 1881H Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Cooke type B, H below date nearer to the first 8 and well clear of the linear circle, GVF/NEF with contact marks, 1893 Freeman 568, Normal, wide date, dies 7+F, GVF, 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571 dies 1+A, NEF toned, 1896 Freeman 572 dies 1+A, EF with a flan flaw at the top of the reverse, 1897 Dark Finish Freeman 575 dies 1+B EF/GEF with a surface mark on the veil, 1897 Bright Finish Freeman 574 dies 1+A EF/NEF with a small spot on the reverse
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
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border, 5 Berries, Freeman 501 dies 3+B, Choice UNC with 75%/50% lustre with touches of magenta toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
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
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, EF toned with traces of lustre and an edge bruise, some thin scratches are visible on the reverse under magnification
Farthing 1873 as Freeman 524 dies 3+B, Low 3 (touches linear circle) LCGS variety 02, UNC and with around 80% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85,
Penny 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, UNC with good subdued lustre, Halfpenny 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, UNC with practically full lustre and some light contact marks
Copper and Bronze (19) BrassThreepences (2) 1941 GEF with traces of lustre, 1944 lustrous EF, Pennies (13) 1860 Freeman 22 dies 4+D About Fine, 1902 Low Tide VG, 1912 Fine, 1919Good Fine, cleaned, 1935 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1936 NEF, 1937 AU/EF and lustrous, 1938 NEF with traces of lustre, 1945 EF/GEF mint toned, 1946 NEF/GVF, 1947 EF cleaned, 1953 (2) both About Fine, Halfpennies (2) 1944 EF with lustre, 1952 GEF and lustrous with some toning, Farthings (2) 1860 Beaded Border Fine/Good Fine, 1885 NVF/GF
Farthing 1896 Pattern with Small Veiled Head, the legend completely circling the head, Freeman 781, Peck 2070, (Freeman 1985 edition Plate XIV, illustrations H+M) a superb chocolate toned example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Of extreme rarity, rated R18 by Freeman (6-15 examples believed to exist). Would enhance any connoisseur Farthing collection, indeed we have only seen one other example offered
DecimalPennyTrial 1961 Obverse: 'Gillick' bust of Elizabeth II right, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: as used on the Farthing 1954-1956, Reverse: E II R monogram ONE DECIMAL PENNY 1 CENT 1961 20mm diameter in bronze, 2.90 grammes, Freeman 793, (rated R19, 2-5 examples believed to exist,1985 edition plate XV), Peck 2530, KM#Pn139, EF with some spots and a trace of lustre, we note another example formed part of the Cheshire collection
Farthing 1930 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 614 dies 3+B lightly toned retaining much mint lustre, these George V VIP Proof issues were produced in extremely small numbers and all are rated R18 by Freeman. (6-15 examples believed to exist). In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Pennies and Halfpennies in LCGS holders (12) Pennies (5) 1853 Ornamental Trident Peck 1500 EF and graded LCGS 60. 1854 Plain Trident Peck 1506 EF with some toning, graded LCGS 65. 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 80. 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B A/UNC and lustrous, graded LCGS 70. 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B UNC or near so and highly lustrous, graded LCGS 75. Halfpennies (7) 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 258 dies 1+A, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75. 1885 Freeman 354 dies 17+S GEF and lustrous, graded LCGS 70. 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S, UNC or near so, graded LCGS 75. 1899 Freeman 376 dies 1+B, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75. 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 78. 1905 Freeman 384 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 80. 1931 Freeman 416 dies 3+B Lustrous UNC, graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 520 dies 3+B, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, a popular issue, the Proof Bun Head issues considerably sharper and with higher relief than the currency issues
Farthings in LCGS holders (9) 1831 Peck 1466 EF, graded LCGS 60. 1843 Peck 1563 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1845 Reverse B, B of BRIT with full lower serif, graded LCGS 70. 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries, R over higher R in REG, LCGS Variety 10, A/UNC with traces of lustre. 1861 5 Berries, Freeman 503 dies 3+B EF with some lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1862 Small 8 in date, Freeman 507 dies 3+B EF with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 60. 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 511 dies 3+B, UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, graded LCGS 78. 1865 Fat 8 LCGS Variety 02 A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 70. 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78
Farthings in LCGS holders (11) 1843 Reverse B, 9 1/4 teeth date spacing CGS variety 06, UNC with lustre traces, graded LCGS 78. 1869 Narrow Date LCGS variety 02 Toned UNC, graded LCGS 78, Ex-Finchampstead Collection. 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B, EF graded LCGS 60. 1872 Freeman 523 dies 3+B, UNC or very near so with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C VF, graded LCGS 40. 1878 Freeman 536 dies 5+C, UNC and lustrous, graded LCGS 78. 1879 Ordinary 9, 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, LCGS Variety 08, GEF graded LCGS 65. 1879 Ordinary 9, broken lower colon stop after F:D:, 11 teeth date spacing, LCGS variety 07 UNC or near so with subdued lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1879 Ordinary 9, 10 1/2 teeth date spacing, LCGS variety 05, UNC or near so with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 75. 1880 4 Berries, Open second 8 in date, LCGS variety 02 GVF/VF, graded LCGS 45. 1880 4 Berries, Closed second 8 in date, LCGS variety 01, A/UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 70. along with Penny 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B UNC with lustre, graded LCGS 78 an interesting group for the variety specialist
Farthing 1863 Freeman 509 dies 3+B in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. The lightest of cabinet friction to the very highest points of the reverse prevent an 80 grade otherwise very attractive with glossy fields and slight traces of mint lustre. This date normally extremely difficult to find in high grades, see also the 'dot below lighthouse' variety example of this date offered in this sale
Penny 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a choice example with a trace of lustre, the second finest of 10 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthings in LCGS holders (8) 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C, UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1875 varieties (3) 1875 Freeman 529 dies 3+C EF, graded LCGS 60. 1875 Freeman dies 3+C with 7 over low 7 in date, LCGS variety 12 Good Fine or better, graded LCGS 40. 1875 5 Berries, Large Date, Freeman 528 dies 3+B AU/GEF with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1879 Large 9 Freeman 540 dies 5+C UNC with traces of lustre, graded LCGS 78. 1879 Ordinary 9 Freeman 538 dies 5+C, A/UNC with minor cabinet friction, graded LCGS 75. 1903 Freeman 581 dies 1+B, Toned UNC, graded LCGS 78. 1931 Freeman 615 dies 3+B UNC with good subdued lustre, graded LCGS 82
Farthing 1862 Freeman 507 dies 3+B, Small (normal) 8 in date, a superb choice example with practically full blazing lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, very desirable in this high grade
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
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