Pattern Set 1846 Private Patterns, Smith on Decimal Currency a 5-coin set by Marrian & Gausby, comprising Ten Cents 1846 Original striking with no die rust spots, 6mm thick, Freeman 812, X#50, formerly KM#PPn35, Five Cents 1846 Original striking, 3.25mm thick, Freeman 818, X#49, formerly KM#PPn33, Two Cents 1846 Freeman 819, X#48, formerly KM#PPn29, One Cent 1846 without Marrian & Gausby below the head, Freeman 823, X#46, formerly KM#PPn27, One Centum 1846 in White metal, X#47a, nFDC to FDC a superb set, the copper coins all rated R17 by Freeman, in a contemporary fitted case, we note each coin in this set superior to the examples from the Freeman collection, (two purchased by P.Deane, two purchased by G.Monk), the Freeman example later sold as part of the J.Tansley collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials. The coins in this set were the earliest patterns for a British Decimal Coinage. While restrikes were made in 1888 (by Shorthouse) that exist in various metals, only the original strikings are in copper and are free from die rust marks. Peck states in a footnote (page 479, 2nd Edition) describing the copper 10-cent, 5-cent, 2-cent, and 1-cent pieces as being the 'Decimal equivalents of a Twopence, a Penny, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing, respectively'. Further, Peck states that 'It is highly probable that the 1-centum piece was intended to represent a silver Decimal Shilling of 50 cents'.
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, L.C.W. below foot, Freeman 14, dies 3+E, UNC with a minor striking flaw on the back of the Queen's neck, the reverse with the usual die cracks associated with this reverse, Very Rare in this high grade, rated R15 by Freeman, very seldom encountered in high grade
Penny 1882 No H below date, Freeman 112 dies 11+N, REG weak on the obverse, all key identifiers clear, one of the classic rarities of the Bun Head series, Extremely rare with Freeman rating at R17
Penny 1863 3 over 1 unlisted by Freeman, Gouby BP1863Aa dies J+g with the top of the underlying 1 showing at the top right of the 3, also with a small 'spike' at the top of the right curve of the 3, VG with all major details and legend clear, Very few examples known, missing from many Penny collections and always sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Penny 1863 ProofFreeman 43 dies 6+G, in an NGC holder and graded AU58 BN, Very Rare and rated R18 by Freeman, the early Bun Penny Proof issues very seldom seen
Penny 1874H Freeman 76, dies 7+I, Fine/Near Fine with some heavier contact marks, an extremely rare variety, rated R17 by Freeman, our archive database shows that this variety normally is found in very low grade. We note there was no example in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections
Pennies (5) 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 49 dies 6+G VF with a dig above the bust, the reverse with some fine scratches in the field, 1866 Freeman 52 dies 6+G GEF/UNC with some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, 1871 Freeman 61 dies 6+G Good Fine/NVF cleaned, Rare, 1874H Freeman 71 dies 7+G GVF with a thin scratch on the reverse, with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, Penny 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, UNC and lustrous with a subtle colourful tone, the obverse with some minor hairlines and darker toning in places
Farthings (8) 1840 Peck 1559 UNC toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 496 dies 1+A A/UNC with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, 1860 Toothed Border 4 Berries, Freeman 499 dies 2+B EF with traces of lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 60, 1873 High 3 in date LCGS variety 01, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1874H Freeman 525 dies 4+C UNC or near so with traces of lustre, 1882H Broken F in F:D: Freeman 549 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F, lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1890 Close Date, LCGS variety 02, by far the scarcer of the two main types, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80
Pennies (6) 1861 Freeman 29 dies 6+D, GVF/VF with some spots, 1874 Freeman 70 dies 7+G VG/Fine with some pitting, 1874 Freeman 78 dies 8+H VF/GVF unevenly toned with some spots, rated R12 by Freeman, 1897 High Tide Freeman 148 dies 1+C VF Rare, 1913 Freeman 175 dies 1+B, Fine, rare, 1926 Modified Effigy Freeman 195 dies 4+B Good Fine, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Pennies (4) 1876H Freeman 89 dies 8+K, UNC, the reverse very near so with a tiny spot on the shield, some uneven, but not unpleasant tone, and minor friction to the high points only, 1880 Freeman 101 dies 9+L EF/GVF with some small rim nicks, 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, UNC with some subdued lustre, the odd small spot barely detracts, 1883 Freeman 118 dies 12+N, EF
Pennies (4) 1874 Freeman 65 dies 6+G, A/UNC with a trace of lustre, the obverse with a contact marks in the field, the surfaces with some light residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, 1880 Freeman 101, dies 9+L EF, 1882H 2 over 1 Freeman 111 dies 11+M NEF, 1882H Unbarred H, Freeman 115 dies 12+N About EF
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing nFDC to FDC all coins with good original brilliance, some with light toning, the Farthing Freeman 662A with the rarer 2+A die pairing,
Penny 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I VG or slightly better, the reverse with a scratch in the field, an extremely rare type and almost always encountered in low grades, rated R16 by Freeman the rarity fully justified
Penny 1862 Small Date figures from the Halfpenny die, Freeman 41, dies 6+G Good/Fair, the variety very clear with the date numerals bold, Extremely Rare, rated R18 by Freeman
Pennies (8) 1885 Freeman 121 dies 12+N, AU/EF with traces of lustre, the reverse with some spots, 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B, A/UNC with good, subdued lustre, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, UNC/AU and lustrous, 1904 Freeman UNC or near so with some pale lustre, the reverse with some spots, 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D, UNC toned with traces of lustre and the odd small spot, 1913 Freeman UNC with traces of lustre and some surface deposit from long-term vinyl storage, 1914 Freeman GEF/EF and lustrous, 1916 UNC with around 20% lustre
Pennies (8) 1886 Freeman 123 dies 12+N, GEF with traces of lustre, 1895 Freeman 141 dies 1+B, GEF with traces of lustre, 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre, 1898 Freeman 149 dies 1+B, UNC with traces of lustre, 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B AU/GEF with traces of lustre, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B GEF, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C, EF with traces of lustre and a heavier contact mark on the obverse, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Pennies (5) 1848 Plain 8 in date VF, 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, Good Fine, 1902 Low Tide, Freeman 156, dies 1+A, About EF with traces of lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C, GEF, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B A/UNC with traces of lustre, and Halfpenny 1891 Freeman 364 dies 17+S A/UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Pennies (2) 1888 Freeman 126 dies 12+N UNC with practically full mint lustre and a few light contact marks, a most attractive and eye-catching example, 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N UNC with good, slightly subdued lustre with a little uneven, but not unpleasant toning in places
Pennies (7) 1860 Freeman 10 dies 2+D (2) the first Fine with some scratches, the second NVF cleaned and retoned, 1865 Freeman 50 dies 6+G GVF with some spots, 1874H Freeman 66 dies 6+G Good Fine/Fine, 1874H Freeman 70 AU/GEF with traces of lustre, the reverse stained, 1889 14 Leaves Freeman 128 dies 13+N, UNC with light surface residue, some attractive and colourful tone is visible in the legends, 1890 Freeman 130 dies 12+N UNC or near so, toned with some spots and surface residue, along with Penny 1860 of crude design on a heavy flan weighing 13.70 grammes VG/Fair
Pennies (6) 1873 Freeman 64 dies 6+G, EF with dull surfaces, 1874H Freeman 66 dies 6+G EF/GVF, 1876H Freeman 89 dies 8+K Good Fine, 1879 Freeman 97 dies 9+J, VF/NVF, 1881 Freeman 102 dies 9+J Good Fine/VF, 1883 Freeman 116 dies 11+N, VF, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage
Penny 1861 6 over 8 Freeman 30 dies 6+D Poor in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 1, only the last three digits of the date visible, however the underlying 8 is clear, the variety beyond dispute, Extremely Rare and rated R18 by Freeman
Penny 1890 15 teeth date spacing, Gouby BP1890Ac, Freeman dies 12+N, UNC and attractively toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Pennies (32) 1913 Freeman 174 dies 1+A Good Fine, 1915 Recessed Ear Fine, 1916 Recessed Ear VF, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B, GEF/AU, 1928 GEF, 1936 GEF/AU, and 1937-1967 currency issues, these A/UNC to UNC with varying degrees of lustre (1944, 1945 and 1946 Mint toned), most with some surface residue from vinyl storage, includes 1940 Single Exergue Line A/UNC and lustrous, 1950 A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1951 EF with streaky lustre, 1953 UNC with some subdued lustre, also 1937 Proof, 1953 Proof and 1970 Proof these nFDC to FDC
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, UNC with good subdued lustre, well struck with excellent surfaces, the third finest known of 26 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Pennies (8) 1861 Freeman 18 dies 2+D Fair/Poor, Rare, 1863 Open 3 Gouby BP1863B, Satin 46, VG/NVG with some verdigris and some surface residue, 1864 Crosslet 4 Freeman 48 dies 6+G VG, 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I, VG or better with all the key identifiers clear, rated R16 by Freeman, Very Rare, 1874 Freeman 78 dies 8+G, About VG with some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, Rare, rated R14 by Freeman, 1879 Close Date, Freeman 98 dies 9+K, VG Very Rare, 1881 Freeman 105 dies 10+J, About Fine/Fine with some surface residue, Rare, 1881 Freeman 106 dies 11+J VG with some surface residue
Farthings (4) 1881H Type B, LCGS Variety 06, Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1881H Type F, LCGS Variety 10, UNC and fully lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, 1884 Freeman 569 dies 7+F Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, 1885 Freeman 555 dies 7+F, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, a very pleasing group
Penny 1908 Freeman 164A dies 1*+C Obverse: I of BRITT points to a rim tooth, Reverse: E of PENNY tilted clockwise, VG with the key identifiers very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, the joint finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A156 March 2017 Lot 2544 (part)
Farthings (3) 1865 Freeman 513 dies 3+B UNC with around 15% lustre, 1867 Freeman 516Freeman 3+B UNC with around 30% lustre, the obverse with some small tone spots, 1873 High 3 in date (3 does not touch linear circle) Freeman 524 dies 3+B UNC/AU with traces of lustre
Pennies (2) 1861 Freeman 28 dies 5+G, Fair/Good with the key identifiers clear, Very Rare, rated R18 by Freeman, 1874 Freeman 67 dies 6+H, EF with a flan flaw by the lighthouse, and some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, Rare, rated R12 by Freeman
Pennies (8) 1887 Freeman 125 dies 12+N, UNC with some lustre, light cabinet friction and a few small spots, 1899 Freeman 150 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre, 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C, EF with pale lustre and some light surface deposit from long-term vinyl storage, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, About UNC with some lustre, unevenly toned on the obverse, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, UNC with traces of lustre, with some surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, 1912 Freeman 172 dies 1+A, GEF/AU and lustrous with some spots, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B UNC or near so with some surface residue, this possibly removable with care, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B UNC toned, with some light surface residue, a well struck example with the King's hair and Britannia's drapery all well defined
Penny 1867 Freeman 53 dies 6+G GEF the reverse with some streakiness and a die lamination, the surfaces with some residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
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
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A, the 0 of the date showing signs of an underlying character in the top of the loop, EF/AU with traces of lustre on the obverse, the reverse with around 60% subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-London Coins Auction A129 June 2010, Lot 1713 hammer price £100
Penny 1904 Freeman 159 dies 1+B, UNC the obverse with around 90% lustre, the reverse with around 75% lustre, a most attractive piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Edward VII Pennies difficult to find in grade 80 as many are heavily bagmarked due to the low relief of the obverse. Ex-London Coins Auction A126 September 2009 Lot 1656 hammer price £80
Pennies (8) 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B A/UNC with some small spots, 1921 Freeman 191 dies 3+B UNC with traces of lustre, 1926 First Head Freeman 193 dies 3+B A/UNC with a thin scratch on the head, 1927 Freeman 197 dies 4+C A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1929 Freeman 201 dies 5+C A/UNC, 1932 Freeman 207 dies 5+C EF, 1934 Freeman 210 dies 5+C, AU/GEF, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C UNC with some lustre, many with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 (2) the first 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Obverse: Head left, diademed, ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1952-1977, Reverse: The Silver Jubilee Rose THE THINGS WHICH I HAVE BEFORE PROMISED I WILL PERFORM AND KEEP SO HELP ME GOD, 74.86 grammes, Eimer 2136, matt finish UNC with some toning, in the red Spink box of issue with certificate and original receipt for £25, the second 45mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse, Portrait of the Queen, facing, Reverse ER within wreath, design by Joan Freeman, 38.33 grammes, Proof nFDC in the blue box of issue with certificate
Pennies (2) 1854 Ornamental Trident Peck 1507 A/UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Penny 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B UNC with around 80% lustre, the reverse with touches of attractive red tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A127 December 2009 Lot 2078 hammer price £55
Farthing 1890 Freeman 562 dies 7+F, UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 RD (NGC ticket not available)
Penny 1860 Beaded Border, Freeman 6, dies 1+B, VF/NVF, the surfaces with some light residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Pennies (6) 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, NEF with traces of lustre, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B UNC/AU with traces of lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC/GEF with traces of lustre, 1935 Freeman 212 dies 5+C A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1939 Freeman 224 dies 2+B, UNC and lustrous, 1949 Freeman 238 dies 3+C UNC with practically full lustre a some scattered tone spots
Halfpenny 1922 Freeman 401 dies 1+A, UNC with some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the key date in this series and hard to find in high grade
Pennies (2) 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B UNC with minor cabinet friction and good, slightly streaky lustre, 1921 Freeman 191 dies 3+B UNC with good, subdued lustre
Farthings (2) 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F A/UNC with some lustre and a light handling mark, 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571 dies 1+A, UNC with around 70% lustre, slightly subdued on the reverse
Pennies (2) 1938 Freeman 222 dies 2+B UNC with practically full lustre, a choice example, 1945 Freeman 231 dies 2+C, Mint Toned UNC with a few minor contact marks
Farthing 1893 Freeman 568, dies 7+F, Normal date spacing, LCGS variety 02, UNC and lustrous the obverse with a hint of colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Halfpenny 1915 Freeman 394 dies 1+A UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-London Coins Auction A128 6/3/2010 Lot 534 hammer price £36
Penny 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C, Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Halfpenny 1943 Freeman 443 dies 1+I, UNC with good subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, virtually full lustre struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
Penny 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman 10, dies 2+D, the 0 of the date and some of the lettering repunched, UNC with almost full lustre, an eye-catching example
Pennies (2) 1853 Ornamental Trident Peck 1503 Colon closer to DEF, GEF with traces of lustre and a small spot behind the Queen's head, the reverse with glossy surfaces, 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B, UNC with full mint lustre
Penny 1862 VIGTORIA error a recently discovered type, previously unlisted by Freeman, Gouby, Satin or Spink, a Bold and clear Fine, Our archive database shows that we have previously only offered 3 examples, the best of which was described as 'VG with surface marks', so this piece by some distance the finest we have offered. Extremely rare and one of only a small number of known examples
Penny 1863 Die Number 4 Freeman 47, dies 6+G, only Poor, with the date and Die number very clear, Very Rare with only a few examples known, most of which occur in low grade
Penny 1922 as Freeman 192, dies 3+B variety with raised dot on central trident prong, GEF with traces of lustre, a little streaky on the reverse, seldom seen and rare in this high grade
Halfpenny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 380 dies 1+A, UNC the obverse with practically full lustre and touches of red toning, the reverse with good and even subdued lustre
Farthings (9) 1860 Toothed Border UNC toned, 1866 UNC/AU with traces of lustre, 1867 AU/GEF, 1875 Large Date, Freeman 528 A/UNC toned, 1879 GEF/NEF, 1884 GEF with traces of lustre, 1888 GEF, 1891 UNC/AU and lustrous, 1895 Bun Head GVF
Penny 1893 as Freeman 136 dies 12+N, Gouby BP1893Ac, centre stroke of the 3 has a tiny 'spike' below, A/UNC with some scratches visible under magnification, retaining considerable mint lustre
Pennies (2) 1826 Thick Raised line on Saltire, Reverse C, Peck 1427 NEF with some contact marks and small darker tone spots, 1861 Freeman 33 dies 6+G, EF with traces of lustre
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