Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing, UNC to FDC. Reported to have been awarded in 1953 to a dignitary and comes in a distinctly different box. The coins with a matching tone, and containing the following 3 varieties associated with what have been known as VIP sets, Penny 1953 Freeman 244 Proof, dies 1+A (Reverse with toothed border), rated R19 by Freeman, Florin 1953 Obverse 1 (I of ELIZABETH points to a space) Proof Davies 2360 dies 1A, and Halfcrown 1953 Obverse 1 Proof Davies 2310 dies 1A, (Obverse: I of DEI points to a space), Cataloguer's Note: The set originally came to the vendor along with a medal, a CVU, (Commander of the Victorian Order) which was only handed out by the Queen, so the set was actually distributed by the Queen. The medal is no longer with the set. The set comes in a maroon case with different fabric and with different gold embossing on the lid, being a simple crowned EIIR without the usual 'CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953' below. An extremely rare set
Penny 1862 8 over 6 Freeman 39A, dies 6+G, Fine with some contact marks, Extremely rare, rated R18 by Freeman, superior to the Freeman collection example, sold at London Coins Auction A172 7/3/2021 hammer price £1400
Penny 1874 Freeman 70, dies 7+G, UNC and lustrous the reverse almost fully lustrous, comes with an NGC ticket stating Obv of 75, 17 Leaves (?) graded MS64 RB, an eye-catching example
Pennies (5) 1900 Freeman 153 dies 1+B, UNC with around 70% lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, UNC with around 40% lustre, 1905 Freeman 161 dies 1+C, UNC/AU with around 30% lustre, 1908 Freeman 166 dies 2+D A/UNC with around 40% lustre, 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D, GEF with traces of lustre and a contact marks on the head
Pennies (5) 1891 Freeman 132 dies 12+N, EF with traces of lustre and a stain on the obverse, 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B, UNC with almost full lustre, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B, GEF/AU and lustrous, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E UNC with around 50% lustre
Penny 1903 Freeman 158, dies 1+B in an NGC holder and graded MS65 RD, at the time of writing the NGC Population Report records only one example graded higher
Halfpennies (8) 1887 Freeman 358 dies 17+S, EF cleaned and retoned, 1890 Freeman 362 dies 17+S, UNC or near so and lustrous with some spots, 1903 Freeman 382 dies 1+B, GEF and lustrous with some spots, 1907 Freeman 386 dies 1+B, EF with traces of lustre, 1916 Freeman 395 dies 1+A, EF/GEF with traces of lustre, 1917 Freeman 396 dies 1+A, NEF, 1927 Freeman 408 dies 2+B, UNC and lustrous, streaky in places, 1932 Freeman 418 dies 3+B, UNC with good subdued lustre, the reverse with minor cabinet friction
Pennies (5) 1895 Freeman 141 dies 1+B, UNC with around 75% lustre with touches of magenta tone in places, 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B UNC with good subdued lustre, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B, GEF/EF with pale lustre, 1906 Freeman 162 dies 1+C GEF with good lustre, 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, UNC with around 70% lustre with touches of attractive tone, the obverse with a very minor handling mark
Pennies (6) 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, GEF, 1917 Freeman 181 dies 2+B, UNC with around 60% lustre, 1919 Freeman 185 dies 2+B, UNC, the obverse attractively toned, the reverse with around 40% lustre, 1920 Freeman 188 dies 2+B, UNC, the obverse with almost full lustre, the reverse with good subdued lustre, 1921 Freeman 190 dies 2+B, NEF/EF with traces of lustre, 1922 Freeman 192 dies 3+B, GEF/AU the obverse with traces of lustre and with a rim flaw by IND
Farthings (4) 1901 Freeman 579 dies 1+A, Dark toned UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1908 Freeman 586 dies 1+A, A/UNC toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, 1923 Freeman 602 dies 2+A, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1931 Freeman 615 does 3+B Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Pennies (6) 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, EF with traces of lustre, 1918 Freeman 182, dies 2+B A/UNC and lustrous, 1927 Freeman 197, dies 4+C, UNC with around 40% lustre, 1930 Freeman 203 dies 5+C UNC with around 20% lustre, 1937 Freeman 217 dies 1+A, UNC the obverse with good subdued lustre, the reverse with around 75% lustre, 1953 Freeman 245 dies 1+B, UNC and fully lustrous
Pennies and Halfpennies (4) Penny 1929 Freeman 201 dies 5+C, UNC with pale, possibly artificial lustre, Halfpennies (3) 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B (2) the first UNC with good subdued lustre, the second with good lustre, minor spots and cabinet friction, 1902 High Tide Freeman 381 dies 1+B, Lustrous UNC with some small spots
Pennies and Halfpennies (4) Pennies (2) 1882H (2) Freeman 115 dies 12+N (2) the first NEF, the second GVF cleaned, Halfpennies (2) 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J Fine, cleaned, 1881 Freeman 343A dies 15*+O*, bold VF
Penny to Farthing (6) all in LCGS holders, comprising Penny 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75, Halfpennies (2) 1899 Freeman 376 dies 1+B, UNC or near so and lustrous, graded LCGS 75, 1901 Freeman 378 dies 1+B, AU/UNC and lustrous, LCGS 78, Farthings (3) 1675 Top ribbon touches O of CAROLO, LCGS Variety 09, VG, LCGS 10, 1736 Quadruple tie riband, LCGS Variety 08, VG, LCGS 10, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection 1806 Raised curls on cheek, Portrait 2, Peck 1397 KF17, GEF, graded LCGS 75
Farthings (4) 1895 Veiled Head, Freeman 571, dies 1+A, UNC with good lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, 1902 Freeman 580 dies 1+A, UNC Mint toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1904 Freeman 582 dies 1+A, UNC Mint Toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1912 Freeman 590 dies 1+A, Choice UNC, Mint Toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Pennies (14) 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman 10 dies 2+D VG, 1861 Freeman 33 dies 6+G, Fine, 1862 Good Fine, 1863 Near Fine, 1868 About Fine, 1874 Freeman 65 dies 6+G VG, 1874H Freeman 73 dies 7+H Fine, 1875 Freeman 82 dies 8+J Good Fine, 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J Fine, 1878 Fine/Good Fine, 1881 Freeman 102 dies 9+J About Fine, 1882H Fine with a flan flaw on the obverse, 1893 VG/Near Fine, cleaned, 1898 Near Fine/Fine
Halfcrown to Farthing (6) comprising Halfcrown 1953 ProofESC 798H, Bull 4351 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Cameo, Pennies (2) 1862 Freeman 39 dies 6+G VG or slightly better, the reverse cleaned, 1916 Recessed Ear, as Freeman 180 dies 2+B, EF cleaned, Halfpenny 1953 Freeman dies 2+A NEF cleaned, Farthings (2) 1953 Proofs both Freeman 662A dies 2+A both nFDC with some toning, retaining much original lustre
Penny 1907 Freeman 163 dies 1+C UNC with practically full lustre and a few carbon spots on the obverse, Ex-LCGS 78 Soho CollectionLondon Coins Auction A175
Penny 1913 Freeman 177 dies 2+B, UNC with almost full lustre, the reverse with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Soho Collection
Penny 1860 Pattern in Gilt Copper by Joseph Moore, Obverse 3, Reverse B, Reverse with GREAT BRITAIN ONE PENNY legend, Freeman 842, Peck 2115, Rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 example believed to exist), Lustrous UNC and exceptionally rare, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Penny 1875H mis-strike as Freeman 85 dies 8+J the Queen's profile double struck, and also with evidence of double striking to the wreath. The reverse shows the 5 struck over a higher, thin 5. GVF the obverse lightly cleaned, Very rare to find an error coin on a rare date such as this
Pennies (10) 1860 Beaded Border, Freeman 6, dies 1+B, VF cleaned and retoned, 1870 Freeman 60 dies 6+G, Good Fine with two edge bruises, 1873 Freeman 64 dies 6+G Near VF with a thin scratch in the obverse field, 1874H Freeman 73, dies 7+H Good Fine, 1875 Freeman 82 dies 8+J Good Fines or slightly better, 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots, 1919H Freeman 186, dies 2+B, Fine/Near VF, 1934 Freeman 210, dies 5+C GEF toned with a thin scratch on the reverse, 1938 Freeman 222 dies 2+B UNC with practically full lustre, 1945 Freeman 231, dies 2+C, A/UNC toned
Pennies in Whitman folders 1860-1880, 1881-1901, 1902-1929 and 1930 to 1966 (110) with obverses, an almost complete set, includes H and KN coins, missing 5 coins (One 1860 type, 1866, 1871, 1881 and 1951) includes 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 6 VG, 1861 GVF, 1964 Plain 4 VG, 1869 Fair, 1875H Near Fine, 1950 VF, in mixed grades generally in line with age, some later coins VF to EF
Penny 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I, VG, the key identifiers clear, Very Rare, rated R16 by Freeman, the rarity fully justified, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only previously offered one example in better than Fine grade
Pennies to Fractional Farthings (29) Pennies (7) 1860 Freeman 13 Good Fine/Fine, 1901 A/UNC and lustrous, 1907 GVF, 1935 A/UNC and lustrous, 1936 A/UNC and lustrous, 1947 UNC or near so with pale lustre, 1950 NEF, Halfpennies (2) 1944 A/UNC with subdued lustre, 1946 GEF with subdued lustre, Farthings (15) 1860 Toothed Border, Fine, 1866 Good Fine with some scratches, 1867 Good Fine/Fine, 1868 Fine, 1872 Good Fine, 1873 Low 3 Good Fine, 1874H Fine, 1878 Fine, 1884 Good Fine, 1886 Good Fine, 1891 Fine, 1893 Fine, 1897 Good Fine, 1898 Fine, 1901 GF/NVF, Half Farthings (3) 1839 NEF, 1843 NVF, 1844 A/UNC, Third Farthings (2) 1902 NEF cleaned, 1913 EF with subdued lustre
Penny to Third Farthing (7) comprising Penny 1890 Freeman 130 dies 12+N, UNC with traces of lustre, Halfpenny 1874H Freeman 318, dies 10+J, A/UNC with traces of lustre and some small spots, Halfpenny 1895 Freeman 370 dies 1+A, EF with some thin scratches on the obverse, Farthings (3) 1879 Ordinary 9, Freeman 538 dies 5+C, A/UNC with traces of lustre, 1900 Freeman 578 dies 1+A,GVF/NEF, 1901 Freeman 579 dies 1+A, GEF, Third Farthing 1884 Peck 1936 UNC and lustrous
Pennies (2) 1858 Large Date, No WW, 1 over small 1 in date, Gouby CP1858 Ha, EF with traces of lustre, 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 13 dies 3+D, EF the obverse with traces of old faded ink text, and a lamination flaw
Penny 1860 N over sideways N in ONE, and double struck O in ONE, also with die repair to the A in VICTORIA, Freeman dies 2+D, Gouby BP1860JA (D+d), Satin 11, VG or better, a problem-free example of this rare type
Penny 1895 Freeman 141 dies 1+B UNC with good lustre, the obverse with a small scuff in the field and some minor spots, Farthing 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571 dies 1+A UNC, the obverse with a spot on the veil, otherwise with practically full lustre
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
Pennies to Third Farthings (12) Pennies (3) 1853 Ornamental Trident NVF, 1914 GEF/AU and lustrous with some colourful tone in places, 1920 EF with traces of lustre, Halfpennies (4) 1955 EF, 1937 Proof UNC, 1938 A/UNC and lustrous, 1956 Freeman 471 dies 3+C UNC or near so and lustrous, Farthings (3) 1887 Fine with some surface dirt, 1899 About VF, 1913 EF/GEF with a spot on either side, Third Farthings (2) 1913 (2) both NEF, along with Halfcrowns (6) 1962 UNC, 1963 A/UNC, 1964 A/UNC, 1965 A/UNC, 1966 A/UNC with an edge knock, 1967 UNC, a Royal Mint Year Set 2008 (9 coins) Two Pounds 2008 London Olympics Centenary and Two Pounds to One Penny standard issues, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, and a small group of GB and World Fantasy Issues (4) GB Pennies Edward VIII 1937 (2), and New Zealand Crowns 2012 (2) the first with Reverse: Captain Cook's ship HMS Endeavour and map of the Islands, the second with the famous Waitangi Crown reverse, these EF to UNC
Farthings (5) 1860 Toothed Border, Freeman 499 dies 2+B, NEF, 1863 variety with dot below lighthouse, as Freeman 509 dies 3+B, Near Fine with some surface marks, 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B, Fine, 1875 Freeman 531 dies 3+C Fine, 1883 Freeman 551 dies 7+F, GVF cleaned and retoned
Farthings (6) 1856 Peck 1583 NVF, 1865 5 over 2 Freeman 513 dies 3+B NVF, 1867 Freeman 516 dies 3+B NEF/GVF and lustrous, with a spot on the reverse, 1893 Freeman 568 dies 7+F, AU/UNC and lustrous, 1895 Veiled Head Freeman 571, dies 1+A, AU/GEF and lustrous, 1896 Freeman 572 dies 1+A, AU/GEF and lustrous
Farthings (8) 1721 1 over 0 Peck 796, approaching Fine, 1773 Obverse 1, Peck 911 VG on a pitted flan, 1806 Portrait 2, Peck 1397, Good Fine, 1823 Peck 1412 VF, 1826 First Reverse, R over E in GRATIA, unlisted by Peck, Fine, scarce, 1831 Peck 1466 Good Fine, 1856 Peck 1583 Good Fine, cleaned and retoned, 1872 Freeman 523 died 3+B VG
Proof Set 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing, the Farthing Freeman 662A dies 2+A the rare die pairing, UNC with a scratch on the obverse, UNC to nFDC the silver with a pastel tone, some with verdigris spots on the edge, in the maroon box of issue
Pennies (5) 1874H Freeman 68 dies 6+H, Fine/Good Fine with many scratches in the fields, Rare, rated R13 by Freeman, 1874H Freeman 71 dies 7+G (2) the first Fine or slightly better for wear, with some spots, the second Good Fine/Fine with some scratches, 1881 Freeman 102 dies 9+J, Fine or slightly better with some scratches and some dirt in the legends, 1884 Freeman 119 dies 12+N GVF/VF
Farthing 1901 Freeman 579 dies 1+A, Good Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30 along with Crowns (25p) (3) 1972, 1977, 1981 A/UNC to UNC in slide cases
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 8B, dies 1*+B, VG, the reverse near so and a little misty in places, the variety very clear, Extremely rare and rated R18 by Freeman, only the third example we have offered in 20 years
Pennies (5) 1853 Ornamental Trident, Last colon slightly nearer DEF, Peck 1503 EF, the reverse with a slightly uneven tone, 1904 UNC or near so with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1913 Freeman 177 dies 2+B A/UNC with pale lustre, 1914 UNC or near so with traces of lustre, 1918 UNC with pale lustre
Halfcrowns to Farthings (22) Halfcrown 1925 VG, Shilling 1920 Fine, Sixpence 1930 Near Fine, SilverThreepences (8) 1920 (2) VG/Near Fine and VG/Fine, 1921 VG, 1925 (2) VG and Fine, 1940 Fine, 1941 Good Fine, 1943 VG, Penny 1950 Fine/Good Fine, Halfpennies (6) 1799 (3) the first with 5 Incuse Gunports VF with some surface marks, second and third 1799 Fine and VG, the ship worn, 1807 Near Fine, 1852 Dots on shield, Reverse B, Peck 1537 Bold Fine, 1957 Calm Sea Freeman 476 dies 3+D Fine/Good Fine, Farthings (4) 1875 Freeman 531 dies 5+C, with 7 over lower 7 in date, VG, 1875H Freeman 532 dies 5+C VF, 1879 (2) the first with doubled 9 in date VF cleaned and retoned, the second with wide spaced 9 VF/About VF, Model Halfpennyundated (c.1844) Bimetallic, Fine, along with Italy One Lire 1917R KM#57 Fine, toned
Pennies to Farthings (9) Pennies (3) 1909 EF with traces of lustre, 1936 UNC or near so with around 60% lustre, 1937 Proof UNC and lustrous, Halfpennies (5) 1929 UNC and almost fully lustrous, 1931 GEF and lustrous, 1932 GEF and lustrous with some small spots, 1951 Proof UNC retaining much original brilliance, 1956 Freeman 473 dies 3+D GEF with good subdued lustre, a scarcer die pairing, Farthing 1951 Proof UNC and lustrous with touches of colourful tone
Pennies (3) 1892 Freeman 134 dies 12+N, GEF with traces of lustre, the obverse with some small spots, 1904 Freeman 159, dies 1+B, GEF with traces of lustre, 1907 Freeman 163, dies 1+C, GEF/EF with traces of lustre
Pennies to Farthings (15) Pennies (4) 1902 Low Tide VG, 1914 Fine, 1926 Modified Effigy Near Fine/VG, 1951 GVF/VF, Halfpennies (5) 1858 About Fine with surface dirt, 1860 Beaded Border Fine/Bold Fine, 1861 Good Fine/Fine the obverse with some corrosion, 1862 VG, 1863 Small Top to 3 VG the obverse with some scratches, 1905 VG, 1908 VG, 1957 Calm Sea, Fine, Farthings (3)1875H Good Fine, 1897 Dark Finish Fine, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B, Fine/Good Fine
Penny 1862 variety with F for E in PENNY unlisted by Peck, Freeman, Gouby or Satin, About VF for wear but has clearly been in the ground with numerous surface marks, however the variety is very clear, Ex-London Coins Auction A115 3/12/2006 Lot 953 hammer price £130
Pennies (5) 1879 Freeman 97 dies 9+J GVF a little streaky with some rim flaws, 1902 High Tide Freeman 157 dies 1+B GEF with some lustre, the obverse with a contact mark on the King's hair, possibly once lightly cleaned, 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D, AU/GEF with traces of lustre, the obverse with some verdigris on the F of FID, 1918 Freeman 182 dies 2+B NEF with a stain on Britannia, 1918KN Freeman 184 dies 2+B VG
Farthings (17) 1853 WW Raised Good Fine/Fine, 1853 WW Incuse Fine, 1857 Good Fine, cleaned, 1861 Good Fine/VF, 1862 VF, 1866 (2) the first GVF/VF, the second VF, 1873 High 3 in date (does not touch linear circle) GVF, 1874H VF, 1875H Freeman 532 dies 5+C GVF, 1878 VF, 1881 VF/About VF, 1882H GVF with a heavier contact mark on the reverse, 1884 GVF, 1901 (2) both EF, 1902 EF with an edge nick
Pennies (10) 1851 DEF Far Colon Good Fine/Fine with some contact marks, 1853 Ornamental Trident About Fine, 1854 Ornamental Trident Near Fine/Fine, 1874H dies 7+H Freeman 73 VG/Fair, 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from Trident VG, 1911 Fine, 19156 Recessed Ear Near Fine/VG, 1926 First Head Fine, 19236 Modified Effigy Near Fine/VG, 1930 VG
Pennies (2) 1910 Freeman 170 dies 2+E, AU/GEF and lustrous, 1911 Freeman 171 dies 1+A, Lustrous UNC with some tone lines and small spots, Halfpenny 1911 Freeman Lustrous UNC/AU with some small spots
Pennies to Farthings (10) Pennies (5) 1897 High Tide VG Rare, 1902 Low Tide VG, 1908 VG, 1912H Good Fine, 1926 Modified Effigy VG, Halfpenny 1860 Beaded Border VG/Near Fine Farthings (2) 1875 Small Date, Freeman 531 dies 5+C Fine, 1897 Freeman 574 dies 1+A Fine, cleaned, Halfpenny Evasion 1771 Obverse: George II head GUSTAVAS VASA, Reverse: Britannia BRITANNICUS VG, Mis-Strike Halfpenny Victoria Bun head overstruck Fair with part of a worn legend on the under-strike VG unusual
Halfpenny 1904 Freeman 383 dies 1+B UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction and some tone spots, this date becoming increasingly difficult to find in high grade
Farthings (7) 1872 NEF, 1879 EF with traces of lustre and a dark toned area on the reverse, 1892 NVF/VF, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A dark toned A/UNC, 1917 Dark Toned UNC, 1919 A/UNC, 1922 UNC with good subdued lustre, scarce in this high grade
Halfpennies (4) 1861 Freeman 277 dies 6+G VF, 1861 Freeman 278 dies 7+D Fine, Rated R16 by Freeman, 1861 Freeman 279 dies 7+F, scarce, rated R12 by Freeman, 1877 Freeman 332 dies 14+J Good Fine, the obverse slightly better
Pennies (2) 1897 High Tide Freeman 148 dies 1+C, Gouby BP1897C dies V+x (P of PENNY points between two rim teeth) VG with all major details clear, 1895 P of PENNY 2mm from Trident Freeman 139 dies 1+A, VG, the reverse slightly better, both rare
Brass Threepence to Farthings (16) Brass Threepence 1946 VG, Pennies (7) 1882H Fair, 1895 2mm VG, 1908 (2) Near Fine and Fine, 1913 Fine, 1921 Fine, 1937 Fine, Halfpennies (5) 1806 VF/GVF, 1954 (2) Near Fine and Fine, 1957 Calm Sea (2) both Fine, Farthings (3) 1822 I of FID has no lower serifs, Fine, 1896 EF and lustrous with some stains, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B EF and lustrous, along with medalet Prince Frederick, Duke of Gloucester 1763 24mm diameter in brass BHM 87 Fine
Farthings (14) 1721 Poor, 1822 some deformed lettering and small first A in GRATIA, D over D in DEF VG, 1847 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA VG/Fine, 1860 Beaded Border, E of REG has weak top bar VG, 1866 Fine, 1875 Small Date, Freeman 529 dies 3+C, Near Fine, 1875H Freeman 532, dies 5+C, Good Fine, 1879 Large 9, Fine with some surface marks, 1881H VG, 1893 VG, 1897 Freeman 574 dies 1+A, NEF/GVF, 1903 Good Fine, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B GVF/NEF, 1953 Freeman 662 dies 2+A Good Fine/VF with some spots, Rare, and Isle of Man Farthing 1839 Near Fine/Fine with some stains
Pennies to Farthings (9) Pennies (3) 1937 (2) both Lustrous UNC, 1951 EF with some lustre, Halfpennies (3) 1937 Lustrous UNC, 1957 A/UNC and lustrous, 1957 Calm Sea EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots, Farthings (3) 1896 EF and lustrous with some stains and traces of old lacquering, 1953 Freeman 661 dies 1+B Lustrous UNC, scarce, 1953 Freeman 662 dies 2+A GF/VF Rare
Penny 1877 Narrow date Freeman 90 dies 8+H, Extremely Rare and rated R18 by Freeman. One of the rarest currency varieties in the entire Bun Penny series. Seldom offered in any grade, only Good but the date and spacing extremely clear, the variety beyond dispute. Sold with an example with the normal date spacing for comparison
Farthing 1890 Bronze ProofFreeman 563 dies 7+F. Extremely Rare and listed as R19 by Freeman with only a small number extant, nFDC with uneven toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 316
Farthing 1879 Large 9 ProofFreeman 540A dies 5+C rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 examples believed to exist) nFDC nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 305
Farthing 1876H Ordinary 6 Proof LCGS Variety 03 Freeman dies 5+C, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris collection A124 February 2009 Lot 302
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter C, Freeman 288A, dies 7+F, VG/Near Fine, with some dirt in the legends. All major details bold and clear including the C, Extremely Rare
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. All 1863 Farthings are rare in high grades and very seldom seen in lustrous grades, this an excellent coin for the Farthing Specialist collector
Halfpenny 1861 Freeman 269 dies 3+E VF/NVF with a verdigris spot on BRITT, rated R17 by Freeman, our archive database stretching back to 2003 reveals that we have only offered three previous examples
Penny 1861 Freeman 32 dies 6+F, with the last 1 of the lower and tilted to the right, rated R16 by Freeman. VG with all major details bold and clear. All Reverse F types Very Rare. Archive pictures from our database show differing positions of the final 1, an interesting study for the variety specialist
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter C, Freeman 288A, dies 7+F, VG, the reverse slightly better, with some verdigris spots, all major details bold and clear including the C, Extremely Rare
Farthing 1874H G's over sideways G's Freeman 527 dies 4+C, VG the overstrikes very clear, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 10, Very Rare in all grades
Penny 1888 Freeman 126 dies 12+N, UNC with around 80% lustre, some very light handling marks and tone spots barely detract, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries, Freeman 499 dies 2+B, UNC with gold and magenta toning over mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 318 (part)
Penny 1877 Freeman 91 dies 8+J, 12 1/2 teeth date spacing, with part of an extra linear circle to the left side of the exergue, Variety on Gouby BP1877Bb, LCGS Variety 06, UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Farthing 1890 Freeman 562 dies 7+F, UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, Ex-NGC MS64 RB PL the ticket no longer with the coin (removed at the time of LCGS slabbing). Very few currency coins attain a grade of 88, these are truly rare and sought after, one of a number of choice high grade Farthings offered in this sale
Pennies (2) 1916 Recessed Ear, as Freeman 180, dies 2+B, A/UNC with good lustre, becoming increasingly difficult to find in high grade, 1915 Recessed Ear, as Freeman 179 dies 2+B, EF
Halfpennies (3) 1905 Freeman 384 dies 1+B GEF/AU and lustrous with some handling marks, the reverse with some small spots, 1906 Freeman 385 dies 1+B A/UNC with a hint of lustre, the obverse with some minor scratches on the portrait, 1907 Freeman 386 dies 1+B UNC with traces of lustre and some minor contact marks, the reverse with some scattered tone spots
Farthing 1881H 3 Berries, Freeman 548, dies 7+E, Cooke type E, Low H, nearer to the first 8 than the second, UNC with almost full lustre and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Halfpennies and Farthings (11) Halfpennies (6) 1888 NVF, 1902 High Tide VF, 1906 Near EF with some lustre, 1907 EF with some subdued lustre, 1925 Modified Effigy GVF/About EF, 1928 Lustrous EF cleaned, Farthings (5) 1861 5 Berries Freeman 503 dies 3+B NEF/GVF, 1869 Good Fine, 1873 High 3 in date UNC and lustrous with some spots, 1893 GVF, 1896 UNC or near so with good subdued lustre
Halfpennies and Farthings (7) Halfpennies (3) 1862 Freeman 289 dies 7+G, EF with traces of lustre, 1887 Freeman 358 dies 17+S,NEF cleaned, 1893 EF/NEF with traces of lustre and the odd small tone spot, Farthings (4) 1896 Freeman 572 dies 1+A, VF/GVF, 1898 Freeman 576 dies 1+A, UNC/U, 1899 Freeman 577 dies 1+A GEF, 1908 Freeman 586 dies 1+A EF with some spots
Pennies and Halfpennies (7) Pennies (5) 1896 Freeman 143 dies 1+B, About EF lightly cleaned, 1897 Freeman 145 dies 1+B, GEF/AU and lustrous, 1898 Freeman 149 dies 1+B, EF cleaned, 1901 Freeman 154 dies 1+B EF cleaned, 1903 Freeman 158 dies 1+B AU/GEF and lustrous, Halfpennies (2) 1896 Freeman 372 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre, 1900 Freeman 377 dies 1+B GEF with traces of lustre
Farthings (6) 1907 Freeman 585 dies 1+A, Mint toned UNC with hints of blue and gold in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, 1915 Freeman 594 dies 2+A, Mint toned GEF, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, 1938 Freeman 630 dies 1+A, UNC with around 70% lustre. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1940 Freeman 634 dies 1+A, UNC with around 70% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, 1945 Freeman 644 dies 1+A, UNC with around 85% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, 1955 Freeman 667 dies 3+D, Choice UNC with almost full, slightly subdued lustre, excellent surfaces, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88
Halfpennies Ships (30) comprising 1937 UNC with some lustre, 1938 UNC with good subdued lustre, 1939 UNC with good subdued lustre, 1940 UNC with streaky lustre, 1941 UNC with good lustre, 1942 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks, 1943 EF, 1944 A/UNC and lustrous, the reverse with a dark tone area, 1945 Lustrous UNC with a few small tone spots, 1946 UNC with subdued lustre, 1947 UNC with traces of lustre, 1948 UNC with good lustre, 1949 Lustrous UNC with a handling mark on the obverse, 1950 UNC or near so with some lustre, 1951 (2) the first UNC with good subdued lustre, the second UNC with traces of lustre, 1952 UNC or near so with subdued lustre, 1953 UNC with good, pale lustre, 1954 UNC with good lustre, 1955 UNC with partial lustre, 1956 Freeman 471 dies 3+C UNC with traces of lustre, 1958 UNC with good lustre, 1959 UNC with good lustre, 1962 UNC with almost full lustre, 1963 UNC with almost full lustre, 1964 UNC with practically full lustre, 1965 UNC with almost full lustre, 1966 UNC with almost full lustre, 1967 Lustrous UNC, 1967 Broad Rim BU
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border, Five Berries, Freeman 501 dies 3+B UNC with practically full lustre, a choice example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1886 Freeman 557 dies 7+F Choice UNC the obverse with virtually full lustre, the reverse with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
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