Fantasy issues (8) Guinea 1813 Military in gold plated silver, 39mm diameter, A/UNC, Fantasy Crown 1831 William IV/Crowned shield, garnished, a Piedfort in gold plated copper, UNC, these in a home-made oval case, Fantasy Five Pounds '1839' Una and the Lion dated 2006 and stamped COPY on the reverse, in gold plated base metal, INA Issues (5) comprising Double Florin 1893, Victoria Veiled Head, in copper, Crowns (4) Edward VII undatedGeorge and the Dragon reverse, in bronze (2), both UNC, and Edward VIII 1937 Obverse, D.R.Golder portrait left Wreath Crown reverse (2) one in copper, the other in goldine, both UNC, the last six pieces in a green case with 'Isle of Bute Collection' inside the lid
GB and World Promoters items, a varied group, comprising Windsor Mint Medallic - Civitas Vaticana a 6-piece set (2009-2013) each 70mm diameter weighing 110 grammes, each reverse with a coloured classical design and gold plated inlay of Vatican coins, each obverse with inset gemstones, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificates, Rugby League Centenary 1895-1995 a 22-piece set of pin badges, the designs based on the late Victorian era collector cards, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Pattern Euro Sets by INA Ltd. (6) 2002 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent (2 sets), 2003 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, the 50 Cent, 20 Cent and Ten Cent all with obverses featuring an Equestrian portrait of the Queen (2 sets), 2006 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, Patina Series Fantasy Double Florin sets by INA Ltd. (2) each a 6-coin set comprising Fantasy Pattern Double Florins of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI and Elizabeth II, the reverses similar to the 1887 original coins, all 36mm diameter in copper, Lustrous UNC in slide cases, GB and World Crown-sized Fantasy issues by INA Ltd. (6) 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II types comprising issues from GB (2) both with different reverses, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand, in Platinum coloured alloy, Lustrous UNC on the cards of issue, GB Fantasy Crown medals - Centenary of the Beginning of World War I by INA Ltd (2) Lustrous UNC in the wallets of issue, Medals - Buckingham Palace Opening (13) 39mm diameter in base metal by the Royal Mint, 1994 (2), 1995 (2), 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint folders of issue, Windsor Mint Medallic issues (10) Predecimalization Coins (6) in cupro-nickel with Gold-plated Pre-Decimal coin inlaid, Sixpence, Pennies (3), Halfpenny and Farthing, European Money - GB Cupro-Nickel with inlaid Decimal One Penny gold plated, British Banknotes (2) each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, Twenty Pounds Edward Elgar and Five PoundsElizabeth Fry, UNC with coloured notes on the reverse, British History Five Pounds 1839 Una and the Lion, a fantasy issue, all UNC many Prooflike, 8 with certificates, Fantasy Twopence 1797 a huge 118mm issue in copper Lustrous UNC, Medals in base metal (9) all but one are modern issues, includes Prize Medals (unawarded) (3) in mixed grades, Medallic First Day Covers (9) issued 1997, comprising Henry VIII and his Six Wives (7) Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, Jane Seymour, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr and Anne Boleyn 39mm diameter medals in cupro-nickel UNC each on the commemorative envelope with First Class stamp, World Wildlife Fund 1986 Tiger (Panthera Tigris) 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel and Russia 50 Rouble stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, St. Kitts & Nevis/East Caribbean States comprising East Caribbean States One Dollar 1981 UNC and St. Kitts Ten cent stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, text on reverse in German, First Day Covers (2) Henry VIII - The Great Tudor, issued 1997, 6x first Class stamps, one each with portrait of Henry VIII's wives, UNC on the commemorative envelope as issued, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 10th Anniversary 1979 postmarked Monday 2nd July 1979 (no postal services on Sunday 1st July) UNC as issued
Una and the LionFantasy Medallic issue 89mm diameter in gold plated base metal, 186.87 grammes, Lustrous UNC in the box of issue, no certificate, Una and the Lion Fantasy Medallic issues (2) the first 31.17 grammes of .925 silver, hallmarked on the edge Prooflike UNC, the second 2006 in gold plated base metal, stamped COPY Lustrous UNC, both in capsules, Edward VIII Fantasy sets 1936 (2) 6-coin sets Crown to Threepence in base metal, the Crown with the Una and the Lion reverse design, UNC and lustrous with some toning, boxed
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX - The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2oz. Silver Proof, S.GE1 the reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design featured on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. nFDC with the odd small contact mark, retaining full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz Silver ProofS.GE1, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. Wyon's legendary design is beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft
Ten Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Reverse: GothicCrown reverse, 5oz. Silver ProofS.GE31, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 327 of 500 minted, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it
Crown to Threepence 1936 a 6-coin Set The Edward VIII New Strike Pattern Set comprising Crown 1936 Reverse: Una and the Lion, Halfcrown 1936 Reverse: Modern George and the Dragon, Florin 1936 Reverse: Shields in Cruciform, Shilling 1936 Reverse: Britannia seated, Sixpence 1936 Reverse: Royal Arms, flanked by rose and thistle, and Threepence 1936 Reverse: 3 within wreath, nFDC to FDC with some toning, 68.22 games of 0.925 silver, in the London Mint Office box of issue with their booklet-style certificate
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE24, 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it
Two Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Quartered Arms 2oz. GoldProofS.GE35 Milled edge FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 249 and booklet describing the works of William Wyon. With the advantage of modern minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully against the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching issue in the Great Engraver's series and is proving to be as popular as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issue which preceded it
Ten Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE31, 10oz. Silver Proof (5oz. Piedfort) FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 231 minted, with just 225 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this low mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz Silver ProofS.GE1, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. Wyon's legendary design is beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft
One Thousand Pounds 2022 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Gothic Crown Reverse, S.GE37 dated 2021, 100mm diameter, One Kilo .999 Gold Proof FDC in the large and impressive Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 17 of only 22 minted with just 20 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz Silver ProofS.GE1, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. The reverse a stunning representation of William Wyon's famed design originally used on the Gold Five Pounds of 1839. Wyon's legendary design is beautifully reproduced on a superb modern silver coin and fully displaying the skill and expertise of the designer's craft.
Crown to Threepence 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Fantasy issue comprising Crown 1936 Una and the Lion, Halfcrown 1936 George and the Dragon, Florin 1936 Shield in cruciform, Shilling 1936 Britannia seated, facing left, Sixpence 1936 Royal Arms flanked by Rose and Thistle, Threepence 1936 3 within oak wreath, all Gold layered Proof issues, FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate
Two Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion 2oz. GoldProof a stunning Royal Mint issue, the Reverse with William Wyon's iconic 1839 design recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, this new minting showcases the quality of the modern minting techniques on a classical design. This issue sold out immediately on release from the Royal Mint. FDC or very near so with a small area of toning on the reverse rim, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Only the second example we have offered, and highly sought after by modern gold collectors. At the time of writing, we were unable to find another such example for sale anywhere
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown reverse, S.GE24, 5oz. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 174 of only 181 minted, with just 175 in this presentation format. This the latest in the Great Engravers Series, featuring the stunning reverse design as used on the Gothic Crown of 1847. When produced with today's minting techniques, the frosted shields and background contrast beautifully with the brilliant background, the reverse with the date in Roman numerals, (mmxxi) in the style of the original Gothic Crown. Another extremely eye-catching large Gold issue in the Great Engravers Series showcasing the designer's craft, and with this tiny mintage, sure to be as popular with collectors as the previous 'Una and the Lion' and 'Three Graces' issues that preceded it.
Two Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion 2oz. GoldProof stunning Royal Mint issue with W.Wyon's iconic design done in 1839 to commemorate Queen Victoria's ascendency to the throne (1837), recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, date in Roman numerals MMXIX. FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation boxes as issued, the first we have offered. At the time of writing an example of this £200 2oz issue could be seen for sale on-line in excess of £80,000.
Five Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion 5 OunceGoldProof stunning Royal Mint issue with W.Wyon's iconic design original completed in 1839 to commemorate Queen Victoria's ascendency to the throne (1837), recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, date in Roman numerals MMXIX. FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation boxes as issued
The KingEdward VIII New Strike Pattern Set 1936 Golden Edition a 6-coin set comprising patterns of Crown 1936 Reverse: Una and the Lion, Pattern Halfcrown 1936 Reverse: George and the Dragon, Pattern Florin 1936 Reverse: Four Shields cruciform with the digits of the date in the angles, Pattern Shilling 1936 Reverse: Britannia seated left, Pattern Sixpence 1936 Reverse: Shield of Arms within a wreath, Pattern Threepence 1936 Reverse: Date and denomination within a wreath, Proof FDC in a presentation box with certificate
Five Hundred Pounds 2019 Una and the Lion stunning Royal Mint issue with W.Wyon's iconic design done in 1839 to commemorate Queen Victoria's ascendency to the throne (1837), recognised as one of the most beautiful designs ever to grace a British coin, date in Roman numerals MMXIX. FDC in the Royal Mint's presentation boxes as issued, certificate number 3
Proof Sets 1970 (2) nFDC to FDC, One Pound (3) 1983 Silver Proofs (2), 1985 Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in cases, no certificates, One Pound (2) 1983 UNC in a slide case, 2016 12-sided UNC, Medal 'The Tudor Age' Henry VIII 1491-1547 UNC in a 2009 Royal Mint wallet intended for the Five Pound Crown, Guernsey (3) Five Pound Crown 2016 950th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings Silver Proof with gold inked reverse, boxed with certificate, Five Pound Crown 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding Silver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with no certificate, Two Pounds 1987 William Duke of Normandy FDC boxed, no certificate, Canada INA Retro set a 3-coin set 1901 in silver, bronze and golden alloy UNC and boxed, Medallic 'Una and the Lion' large 86mm diameter Prooflike UNC and boxed, along with two unrelated certificates
Fifty Cents Decimal Pattern 1961 Reverse Una and the Lion, 50 CENTS above and with date in exergue, edge PATTERN DECIMAL COINAGE in raised lettering, 26.5mm diameter struck in .925 silver, estimated around 6 known, in a London Mint Office box with certificate
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