SilverThreepence - Halfcrowns a low graded group some with scratches and edge faults but examples date back to James II (16) the face value being Sterling .925 issues 65p and pre 1947 5p
Shilling 1687 7 over 6 ESC 1072, Bull 768, nicely toned UNC or near so with some adjustment lines as often, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, all James II Shilling extremely difficult to find in high grade and extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier Eimer 273 The official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. UNC D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. in Exergue INAVGVRAT. 23. AP. 1685 even grey tone VF with some contact marks obverse
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 (Struck) by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. Eimer 288a 53.42 grammes, GEF with grey tone and some edge nicks, now in an NGC holder UNC Details RIM DAMAGE Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
James II 1685 Monmouth and Argyll Beheaded impressive 61mm in Silver Eimer 282 James II as Roman general obverse with Neptune driving marine car across the sea, severed heads on blocks reverse, decapitated bodies beneath the feet of Justice. A seldom offered type Unc with hairlines under a deep tone, with the cud die error as always bottom of reverse edge
Touch piece in goldJames II 19mm diameter. Obverse: Ship IACO II D G M B FR ET HI REX, Reverse: St. Michael as angel, with spear, fighting dragon, SOLI DEO GLORIA, Plain Edge, Coincraft J2TP-005, NVF, holed
James II and Prince James, Legitimacy of Jacobite Succession 1699, 36mm diameter in silver by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, laureate IACOBVS . II . D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX, 1699 below, Reverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, IAC . WALLIAE . PRINCEPS, MI ii 202/515, Eimer 379, 12.94 grammes, NEF/GVF with some minor contact marks and scratches
Sixpence 1686 First 6 over lower 6 and 8 over 8, unlisted by ESC, Bull 774 Good Fine with a flan flaw on the obverse, Rare, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare. Note : See Bull page 101 for pictures of this overstrike, examination of this coin shows the 8 to be struck over another 8, not a 6
Sixpence 1687 Late Shields ESC 1526B, Bull 777, Good Fine/NVF with grey tone and a heavier contact mark after ET, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare
James II Received by Louis XIV 1689 41mm diameter in copper by J. Mauger, Obverse: Bust right, LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIAN ISSIMUS, J.MAVGER F. below. Reverse: Gallia invites James II and mary, holding the Prince, into her tent. Shield of France and Britain on either side. PERFUGIUM REGIBUS, In Exergue: IAC . II . M . BR . REX . CUM . REG . / CONI . ET PR . WALLIAE / IN GALL RECEPTUS M . DC. LXXXIX, grammes, Eimer 304, the obverse with a contact mark in the field, GEF with traces of lustre
Sixpence 1688 Later Shields altered from Early Shields, stated by Bull to be B over R in BR, appears RR so more like R over B, an interesting overstrike, ESC 1528, Bull 780, approaching Fine/Fine, listed as R2 by Bull, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare
Turks and Caicos Islands, "Silver Bank" (Spanish ship) medallion, by Crown Agents, 54mm diameter in silver, numbered 0221, struck in 1971, Similar in design to Eimer 285 "Spanish Ship Recovered" Obverse: Busts of James II & Mary, Reverse: Ship at sea. EF cased with certificate
Turks and Caicos Islands, "Silver Bank" (Spanish ship) medallion, by Crown Agents, 54mm diameter in silver, numbered 0086, struck in 1971, Similar in design to Eimer 285 "Spanish Ship Recovered" Obverse: Busts of James II & Mary, Reverse: Ship at sea. EF cased
Medals (2) Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 50mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTVAR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, VF, tooled in the fields, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II, Sir Walter Scott Laudatory Medal 1827 62mm diameter in bronze, by A.J. Stothard, after F. Chantrey published by S. Parker, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, with SCOTT in the field behind the head, Reverse: Female figure leaning on a column holding ribbon inscribed TO GREAT MEN. Exergue: MDCCCXXVII, Edge: BARDORUM CITHARIS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO, BHM 1312, VF
World a wide ranging group (19) Cyprus - Crusades (6) Sixain James II (1460-1473) (2) the first Near Fine, the second Fair, holed, Denier Hugh III (1267-1284) Fine with some legend off-flan, Denier Peter II? Fair, worn, Billon Denier Janus undated (1398-1432) VG with green patina, Billon Denier Castle/Cross type, legends worn, Fair, Ragusa (3) Dubrovnik Grosso c.1452 mintmark R below arm, NVF with some weakness in places, Fallero (1462-1612) date not visible, Fair, Dalmatia Fallero undated (15th to 16th Century), Croatia - Split Bagatttino (1275-1357) 13mm diameter, 0.39 grammes, Fine, Italian States - Venice Denier Doge Geralamo Priuli (1559-1567) Fine, Italian States - Venice - Dalmatia and Albania (2) Gazetta (2 Soldi) 1684-1709 Poor, and Half Soldi undated (1626-1797) KM#1 Fair, Spain Billon Blanc Ferdinand and Isabella (1474-1504) Poor, Spain - Local (5) AragonCopper Dinero (2) Philip III Fair, Philip V (Date worn) Fair, Gerona Copper Dinero Philip III undated (1598) Fair with green patina, Navarre (2) 4 Cornados - Quarto (2) both date worn (1784-1785) KM#105 on octagonal flans Fair and Near Fine
Cyprus - Crusades (6) James I BillonDenier (1382-1398) 0.55 grammes, Fine, Lusignan Demi-Gros Hugh IV (1324-1359) 2.26 grammes, VG, Billon Denier Janus undated (1398-1432) 0.82 grammes, VG/Fair, Lusignan Sixain James II undated (1460-1473) 2.00 grammes, Fair, Denier Henry I undated (1218-1253) 0.70 grammes, Near Fine, Billon Denier Henry II Second Period (1310-1324) 0.52 grammes, Fair
Farthings (10) James II Tin, with Laureate and Cuirassed bust, date and edge legend illegible, Fair, 1773 Obverse 1, Peck 911 VG, 1799 Peck 1279 Fine with an edge knock, 1806 Obverse 1, Peck 1396 Near Fine with some old scratches, 1823 Peck 1412 Good Fine with a gentle edge bruise, 1826 Bare Head Peck 1439 Fine, 1831 Peck 1466 Good Fine with some contact marks, 1840 Peck 1559 Good Fine, 1850 the 5 overstruck, the underlying figure unclear, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, Fine, 1853 WW Raised Peck 1575 Good Fine
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier The official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX. Reverse: A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven, A. MILITARI . AD . REGIAM .Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23 . AP. 1685, Eimer 273, 16.30 grammes, EF with minor hairlines in the fields, a superb portrait, exhibiting flashes of gold under a blue/green tone
AlderneyFive Pounds 2007 History of the Monarchy a 12-coin set in gold plated silver, the reverse depicting Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III and Queen Anne respectively, Gold plated Silver Proofs,
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 51mm diameter in silver, by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, Lettered Edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE, 54.04 grammes, MI i 622/37, Eimer 288a, VF or better, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.30 grammes, GVF, the obverse with some light adjustment lines, signs of old light cleaning now with colourful toning in the legends, and retaining good eye appeal
James IIundated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Britannia seated left ИVLLVM ИVMEИ ABEST, 29mm diameter in silver, 9.88 grammes, MI i 607/11, Eimer 283, Good Fine with traces of underlying golden tone in places
James II and Maryundated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Bust of Mary right MARIA . D.G. MAG BRI . FRИ . ET . HIB . REGIИA , MI I 608/12. Eimer 284, 10.30 grammes, Fine
Farthings (10) 1674 VG, 1679 VG, James II Tin, Poor, 1695 VG, 1699 Date in Legend VG, 1720 Fine with some damage to the reverse field, 1730 Near Fine, 1733 Near Fine, 1754 Near Fine, 1773 Near Fine/VG with signs of old tooling
Shilling 1687 7 over 6 ESC 1072, Bull 768, UNC or near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, all James II Shilling extremely difficult to find in high grade and extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 49mm diameter in silver by J.Smeltzing MI.671/43, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: Bust of King William alone, right GULIELM : III D.G. BRITANN : R. RELIG : LIBERTATISQ : RESTITUT. Reverse: Royal Arms suspended from an orange tree, fleeing figures from left and right, James II removing the crown and dropping the sceptre, and Father Petre, carrying a pyx ITE MISSA EST. In exergue, in 4 lines INAUGURATIS MAIESTATIBUS EIECTO PAPATU EXPULSA TYRANNIDE BRITANNIA FELIX 1689. 51.26 grammes, EF and Very Rare in Silver
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.45 grammes, GVF/VF
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 , 14.55g, Eimer 273, About Fine
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier The official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX. Reverse: A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven, A. MILITARI . AD . REGIAM .Exergue: INAVGVRAT . AT . 23 . AP. 1685, Eimer 273, 16.58 grammes, with some minor scratches in the fields and some hairline, EF with a superb portrait, exhibiting a gold and deep blue/green tone in the obverse legend, a very attractive example
Pennies to Farthings (6) Penny 1880 Fine, Halfpennies (2) James II Tin, edge illegible, Fine or better for wear, the surface with much blistering, 1718 struck on a 24mm diameter flan, Near Fine, Farthings (4) 1674 About Fine, James II Tin, Fair, date illegible, without the copper plug, 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit, About Fine, along with Pattern Farthing or MedaletWilliam and Mary in copper, undated, Obverse: GVLIELMVS III. DEI. GRA, Reverse: MARIA. II. DEI. GRA, Montagu 15 Near Fine
Farthing 1687 Tin, Draped bust (Type 2), edge date and type not visible, so exact attribution not possible, dated by bust type, as all James II draped bust Farthings are dated 1687, stated by Peck to be 'ER' or 'EXR', NVG to VG and stable with all legends clear
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 50mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, 18.12 grammes VF, tooled in the fields, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Halfcrown 1687 TERTIO edge, Second Bust ESC 500, Bull 756 A/UNC with a small edge flaw by DEI, a desirable high grade example of this short-lived type, James II Halfcrowns always popular in high grades
Cayman Islands25 Dollars (5) 1980 Norman Kings William I, William II, Henry I, and Stephen KM#49, 1980 House of Plantagenet II, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II, KM#51, 1980 House of York, Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III KM#53, 1980 Houses of Stuart and Orange, James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II and William III KM#55, 1980 House of Hanover George I, George II, George III, George IV and William IV, KM#56, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the slide cases
Farthing 1687 Tin, Type 2 with draped bust, VG or better/NVG, the portrait with all major details clear, edge illegible so exact attribution not possible, 1687 is the only date with the draped bust. All James II Tin Farthings of this date are listed as 'ER' or 'EXR' by Peck
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 273, the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 , 14.55g, About Fine
Shilling 1687 7 over 6 ESC 1072, Bull 768, UNC or near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, all James II Shilling extremely difficult to find in high grade and extremely sought after on the rare occasions we offer them
Sixpence 1687 Later Shields over Early Shields ESC 1526C, Bull 778, UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, all James II Sixpences are rare, this the rare variety for the year, rated at R2 by ESC and Bull, also in very high grade, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, and would grace any quality Sixpence collection
Sixpence 1688 Later Shields altered from Early Shields, stated by Bull to be B over R in BR, appears RR so more like R over B, ESC 1528, Bull 780, approaching Fine/Fine, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare
GB and World Singles (7) comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Five Pound Crowns (2) 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics, UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, (this torn), 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB One Pound 1985 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands One Dollar 1997P Diana Princess of Wales One Ounce .999 Silver Proof FDC with Perth Mint certificate, Czech Republic 200 Korun 1994 50th Anniversary of D-Day KM#12 Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue (many were later melted), and Sets (14) GB Premium Proof Set 2018 (14 coins plus medal) FDC in the box of issue, Panama Proof Set 1976 (9 coins) 20 Balboas to One Centesimo FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Cayman Islands Proof Set 1976 (8 coins) FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar - The Beatrix Potter Coin Collection 1995 Crowns a 6-coin set comprising Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit issues UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha - 350th Anniversary of the First Guinea/200th Anniversary of the Last Guinea 2013 Guineas in silver an 8-coin set with each reverse featuring Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III, Anne, George I, George II and George III respectively, struck in .999 silver with selective gold layering 38mm diameter, 12.5 grammes each, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Ancient Silk Road Civilisations a 20-coin Bronze coin collection with coins from 2nd-4th Century BC up till the 19th Century in mixed grades boxed as issued with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary - Heraldic Beasts a 4-coin set Silver Proofs each 12 grammes of .999 silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Liberia - Tanks of World War II Crowns 2008 Proofs a 5-coin set in .999 silver each reverse with a different tank, shown against a colour background, featuring tanks from Russia, Great Britain, USA, Germany and Japan, FDC in the shell-shaped box of issue with certificate, Ingots a 3-piece set (issued 2012) each ingot gold plated UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Cover Ascension Island - 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing comprising Crown 2019 Silver Proof in high relief 62.21 grammes of .999 silver, with GB First Class Stamp and USA Ten Cents Moon Landing Stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue with certificate in presentation wallet, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2016-17 The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth II, a 12-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds The Photographic Five Pounds Collection 2015 a 4-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Covers in an album (11) comprising issues from Isle of Man (2), Guernsey, GB (3), Marshall Islands, Jersey (3) and Gibraltar UNC on the envelopes of issue, GB - Queen Elizabeth II - 90 Coins for 90 Years a collection from 1926-2016 includes Halfcrowns to Farthings, and Decimal issues Five Pound Crown to Half New Penny, in mixed grades, a few silver minors included, in the London Mint Office box with two books, along with Silver Threepences (4) 1875, 1916, 1918, 1919 VG to Near Fine. (Total weight around 15 Kilos)
Guinea 1686 First Bust S.3400 VF and with a pleasing and even strike, many James II Guineas are encountered with areas of weak striking, this a superior example with excellent eye appeal
GB and World Royal Mint and Promoters items, comprising GB Royal Mint Year Sets 2008 Royal Shield of Arms (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (6) 2008 Prince Charles 60th Birthday (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics (2), 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics (2) UNC on the Royal Mint cards of issue, Datestamp Set 2015 comprising Two Pounds Silver Britannia 2015 UNC in the slab-style holder with First Class Stamp 1 Jan 2015, boxed with certificate, Pennies 1918H, 1919H (2), 1918KN, 1919KN VG in a presentation box with certificate, Numismatic First Day Cover 2011 Queen Elizabeth II 85th Birthday/Prince Philip 90th Birthday comprising Five Pound Crown 2007 Diamond Wedding cupro-nickel UNC with First Class 2006 stamp, on the commemorative envelope postmarked 1st January 2011 as issued with certificate, Jersey (4) Five Pounds (2) 2009 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII Proof FDC in soft case, 2011 British Legion 90th Anniversary Poppy-shaped Silver Proof with selective gold plating on the reverse FDC boxed with certificate, Fifty Pences 2013 CoronationDiamond Jubilee (2) in gold plated steel with photograph of the Queen on the reverse Prooflike UNC in soft pouches with certificates, Alderney Five Pounds 2007 History of the Monarchy - Henry VIII (2) gold-plated Silver Proofs FDC in the Royal Mint card wallets with certificates, Cook Islands One Dollar 2007 gold plated cupro-nickel Prooflike UNC with coloured picture on the reverse, in soft pouch with certificate, Ingots (2) London Olympic issues (2) London 1948 with green Olympic logo and 2008 Olympic Handover with Union Jack coloured Olympic logo both gold-plated UNC with certificates, Numismatic Cover 2011 The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton comprising British Indian Ocean Territories Two Pounds 2010 The Royal Engagement UNC and pair of Cook Islands Two Dollar stamps, Medallic Covers (2) The Royal Wedding Announcement of Prince William and Catherine Middleton 2010 comprising Crown sized medal both UNC, lightly toned with gold inked highlighting with 2 Stamps, 27p and First Class on the commemorative envelopes of issue with certificates, Ancient Widows Mite Fine in a presentation box with certificate, Cook Islands History of the Royal Family 2009-2010 One Dollar a 6-coin set in gold plated Cupro-nickel comprising 2009 Henry VIII, 2010 Charles II, 2010 Henry III, 2010 Mary I, 2010 James II, 2010 Edward II Lustrous UNC in the presentation box of issue all but one with certificates
Farthings of each English Monarch a set in a glass frame (23) James I to Elizabeth II comprising James I Lennox, mintmark Triangle VG, Charles I Richmond Fair, 1672 VG, James II Tin Poor, 1694 VG, 1714 ANNA REGINA counterfeit VG, 1719 Fair, 1754 VG, 1799 VG, 1825 approaching Fine, William IV (5) 1831 VG, 1834 VG, 1835 VG, 1836 Fine, 1837 VG, 1838 VG/Near Fine, 1866 Good Fine/Fine, 1901 Good Fine, 1909 Fine, 1934 Near Fine, 1946 Lustrous A/UNC and 1954 Lustrous GEF all easily removable, BronzePenniesVictoria to George VI (173) includes 1864 Plain 4 ,1902 Low Tide (4), 1912H (4), 1918KN (2) in lower circulated grades
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier The official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX. Reverse: A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven, Eimer 273, 15.60 grammes, About EF/EF with some adjustment lines and with a pleasing golden tone in the legends, an attractive example with excellent portrait of the King.
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.
Sixpence 1688 Late shields over early shields, stated by Bull to be B over R in BR, appears RR so more like R over B, ESC 1528, Bull 780, NEF with attractive old grey tone, some very minor adjustment lines are apparent , a superb example, all James II Sixpences rare in this high grade, the error legend rated at R2 by ESC and Bull must surely be much rarer in this high grade
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 1687 TERTIO ESC 78, Bull 743 EF and retaining some original mint lustre, also with some haymarking and adjustment lines, the fields slightly uneven around the edges of the shields and around the legend, these mentioned for accuracy as the coin displays considerable eye appeal, all James II Crowns rare in this high grade
Copper and bronze die varieties (10) Pennies (4) Ornamental Trident, the colon after DEF low and slanting to the right, Fine, Penny 1854 Plain Trident the 4 overstruck, does not appear to be over a 3 as the underlying figure is incomplete, Fine or better, Penny 1967 with missing waves to the left of the lighthouse EF, Penny 1967 struck on a thin flan and weighing only 6.41 grammes Fine, Halfpennies (4) 1723 with the top of the 3 missing and so now resembling a 5, NF/VG, 1855 with traces of an overstrike on the first 5 of the date, the underlying figure unclear VF, 1875 Freeman 321 dies 11+J with signs of die damage in the form of raised dots on the coin VG, Halfpenny 1887 Fine on a spread flan of 29.5mm, Farthings (3) James II Tin issue with copper plug, worn, 1890 GEF with silver colouring and traces of gold tone in the legends, weight 2.9 grammes, 1875 as Freeman 528 dies 3+B with a number 1-shaped flaw between the 8 and 7 of the date. Fine/Near Fine. An interesting group and worthy of further research
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver Eimer 273 the official Coronation issue Obverse: Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse: A laurel wreath upon a cushion; above, a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 by J.Roettier in an NGC holder and graded MS62, very rare in this high grade
Dassier's Kings and Queens of England - James II 1633-1701 Eimer 526 (minted 1731) 40mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier. Obverse Bust left draped, IACOBUS.II.D.G.MAG. BR.FR.ET.HIB REX. Reverse: A Tomb with the seated figure of Religion upon it, holds a chalice with a host, amid various ornaments of Roman Catholicism: a cross, a crucifix on a chain and a Papal Tiara with the keys of St. Peter ,NAT. 13 OCT. 1633 CORONAT. 23 APR 1685 MORT. 5 SEPT. 1701. GVF. Note: James died in exile in Saint-Germain, the last Stuart monarch in the direct male line, with Queen Anne being the last Stuart monarch
An extensive collection in an album Fractional Farthings - Crowns early milled such as a James II Crown to QE II a wide variety with no apparent duplication a decent proportion lustrous
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. GVF toned. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
An extensive collection in an album Fractional Farthings - Crowns early milled such as a James II Crown to QE II a wide variety with no apparent duplication a decent proportion lustrous
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier Eimer 273 The official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. in Exergue INAVGVRAT. 23. AP. 1685 UNC or near so with light contact marks
Turks and Caicos Islands 'Silver Bank' Medallion undated (1971) a modern restrike of the original medal struck in 1687 (originally Eimer 285) unusual in that the obverse shows the conjoined busts of James II and Mary II, struck to commemorate the recovery of treasure from a Spanish wreck found in 1687. Captain William Phipps was under commission from the King and the salvage partially funded by the Duke of Albemarle. The restrike 54mm diameter, weighs 104.43 grames and is struck in sterling silver, FDC in the box of issued with certificate
Five Guineas 1687 First Bust S3397 Prooflike and Brilliant About Unc rare thus graded and slabbed by PCGS at MS61, and a coin with fantastic eye appeal, very hard to find James II gold in this grade, indeed we note that an example of a 1688 Elephant and Castle piece, marginally inferior in obverse detail, graded PCGS MS61 WINGS sold recently in a US auction for $108,688 (at the time of writing converted to £84,452), we also note another 1687 Five Guineas of the same type as this lot in NGC MS61 currently being offered for sale at $117,500 on-line
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver Eimer 273 the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above, a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 by J.Roettier GVF
Five Guineas 1693 Obverse conjoined busts of joint monarchs right. GVLIELMVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA. Reverse, crowned garnished square topped arms, lion of Nassau in centre Elephant and Castle below the bust S3423. Edge year QVINTO in raised letters on edge, GEF rare thus, not far off in grade to our lot 857 in LCA 155 Dec 2016 which realised £71,500 hammer. But this piece, the Elephant and Castle variety, is usually more sought after. The famous Samuel King Five Guineas sale by Spink included their well researched analysis of Five Guineas offered for sale in a 40 year period and the 1693 E & C offered here had a frequency of 19 compared to 91 of the S3422 type (1693 without E & C below). Last year a William and Mary 5 Guineas of this same type S3423 Elephant and Castle below in MS63 realised $258,000 in the USA. 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, the piece offered here has a very competitive starting price and would truly be a bargain in todays market at the low estimate or in our opinion at several bids above.
Five Guineas 1693 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, GEF reverse better and crisply struck rare thus, 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. Earlier this year a William and Mary 5 Guineas in MS63 realised $258,000 and in our opinion this coin would be at least MS62 on the US grading scale. 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.
Sixpence 1688 Later shields, altered from Early shields ESC 1528 EF and with a most attractive grey tone, James II Sixpences seldom seen in this high grade
Farthing 1685 James II edge type unlisted by Peck, the date figures followed by a 5-lobed mullet instead of the star-shaped mullet, GVF/VF with a few spots, retaining much original tin colour and attractive for the type
Farthings (15) 1672 struck on a thick flan GF, 1675 O over A in CAROLVS Fair, 1675 Narrow date, Fair, 1675 No Stop after CAROLVS VG, James II Tin (2) both Poor, 1694 No Stops Obverse NVG, 1699 Date in legend Fair, 1699 Date in exergue, Fair, 1721 21 over 20 VG, 1723 VG, 1730 First N in BRITANNIA missing, About Fine, 1732 2 over 1 VG, 1735 wide spaced REX Good Fine, 1775 5 over 3 VG
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver Eimer 273 the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 by J.Roettier NVF/GF toned
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 49mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, NEF, scratched and lightly tooled in the fields, Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Halfpennies a collection (35) 1673, James II Tin issue date illegible, 1694 (4), 1697, 1697 I over E in TERTIVS, 1699 (2), 1700, 1717 (2), 1718, 1720, 1721, 1732, 1734, 1745 (2), , 1747, 1751, 1737, 1771 (2), 1799, 1807, 1826 Reverse A, 1826 Reverse B, 1834, 1853, 1855, 1862, 1886, 1889, the 1771 issues onwards mostly VF to EF, other in mixed grades NF to NVF
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier Eimer 273 The official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. UNC D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. in Exergue INAVGVRAT. 23. AP. 1685 About EF with some light contact marks
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier Eimer 273 The official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. in Exergue INAVGVRAT. 23. AP. 1685 A/UNC nicely toned with some hairlines on the reverse
Two Guineas 1688 8 over 7 S.3399 GVF with some light haymarking on the reverse, a pleasing and evenly struck piece with much eye appeal, James II Two Guineas are rare in all grades, this being only the second example and by far the finest example offered by us since 2003
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver Eimer 273 the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above, a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 by J.Roettier NEF nicely toned with some contact marks
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