Sovereign Mary 1553 Fine Sovereign of 30 Shillings, dated in Roman numerals. Obverse: Mary enthroned, double annulet stops with single after ANG' Reverse: Shield on a rose, S.2488, North 1956, as Schneider 704, the reverse with abbreviation mark and a double annulet stop at the end of the legend, mintmark Pomegranate, 15.34 grammes, in a PCGS holder and graded Damage - AU detail, (PCGS certificate no. 37676209) struck on a full, slightly wavy flan the coin shows slight signs of mounting at the top of the obverse, barely visible in the holder, a tiny crack on the rim is evident between the I and N of REGINA. The workmanship of these large hammered coins shows an outstanding level of detail and intricacy. Being the flagship coin of the reign, all Mary Sovereigns were minted in .995 gold, the gold standard being restored to this traditional fineness in Mary's reign. Mary Sovereigns are rare and seldom offered, the last one we sold was in 2004, since then we have offered numerous Triple Unites and two 1839 Una and the LionFive Pounds
AlderneyFifty PoundsGold 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria. Reverse: A modern rendition of the iconic Una and the Lion design originally used for the reverse for the legendary 1839 Gold Five Pounds. Struck in .999 gold by Hatton's of London, 142.61 grammes, FDC in the Hatton's box of issue with their certificate, Only 20 pieces minted, an extremely popular issue, and with this tiny mintage, demand is almost certain to outstrip supply. We note an example sold at London Coins Auction A172 March 2021 realised £20,000 hammer price
AlderneyTwenty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria. Reverse: A modern representation of the classic Una and the Lion design originally used for the reverse for the legendary 1839 GoldFive Pounds. Struck in .999 gold by Hatton's of London. 71.3 grammes. a few minor fleck of red tone, otherwise FDC in the Hatton's box of issue with their certificate, only 63 pieces struck. An extremely popular issue with demand almost certain to outstrip supply. At the time of minting, this was the World's first pure gold Twenty Pound coin. We note an example sold at London Coins Auction A174 in September 2021 realised £10,000 hammer price
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz SilverProofS.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
Alderney 2021 a 6-coin set in .999 gold 'The Queen's 95th Birthday 24 carat Gold Sovereign definitive set' comprising Gold Five Pounds 2021, Double Sovereign 2021, Sovereign 2021, Half Sovereign 2021, Quarter Sovereign 2021 and One Eighth Sovereign 2021 Gold Proofs, over 65 grammes of gold, the reverses with a bold new representation of Una and the Lion, some tiny nicks and very minor hairlines, otherwise FDC in the Hattons of London box of issue with their certificate and booklet, Number 69 of 69 sets produced
Ten Pounds 2021 Great Engravers - William Wyon - Reverse: GothicCrown reverse, 5oz. SilverProofS.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
Alderney a 4-coin set 2021 struck in .999 gold Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday 'struck on the day 21st April 2021' comprising Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Quarter Sovereign and One Eighth Sovereign, the reverses with a bold new representation of Una and the Lion, GoldProofs FDC in the Hatton's of London box with certificate, booklet and a 96-page book 'Celebrating 95 Years' by Stewart Binns
Una and the Lion, a modern fantasy striking of excellent style, an imposing 87mm diameter 6oz. Gold-plated .999 Silver Proof issue, hallmarked on the edge, near FDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, in a Westminster box with their 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. SilverProof (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 SilverProofS.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
Fantasy Sets Edward VIII 1936 (6 coins) Crown to Threepence, the Crown with Una and the Lion design, (71) in base metal all Lustrous UNC, along with an additional group of Fantasy Edward VIII Crowns (20), Florins (82), Sixpences (38) and Threepences (14) from these sets, these also Lustrous UNC
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.
Royal MintPattern Decimal Set 1961 a 6-coin set 50 Cents to One Cent, Bull P.D.S.1, comprising 50 Cents 1961 Reverse: Una and the Lion KM#Pn142, in silver with lettered edge PATTERN DECIMAL COINAGE, 7.53 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with some toning, 20 Cents 1961 Reverse: Standing Britannia, KM#Pn143 in cupro-Nickel, milled edge, 11.34 grammes, Choice UNC, 10 Cents 1961 Reverse: Shield in garter, Crowned, KM#Pn142, milled edge, 5.76 grammes, Lustrous UNC, the reverse with some toning, Five Cents 1961 Reverse: Lion on Crown, KM#141, milled edge, 2.81 grammes, Choice UNC, Two Cents 1961 Reverse: Crowned Trident head KM#Pn140, Freeman 792 (Rarity 19), Plain edge, 5.83 grammes, UNC with practically full mint lustre, One Cent - One Decimal Penny 1961 Reverse: EIIR monogram KM#Pn139, Freeman 793 (Rarity 19), Plain Edge, 2.91 grammes, UNC with practically full mint lustre. the six coins in a fitted Royal Mint black case. The silver designs reminiscent of earlier, classic designs, The famed Una and the Lion from the 1839 Gold Five Pounds, the Standing Britannia from the Edward VII Florin series, the Lion on Crown from the later George IVShilling and Sixpence, and the Crowned Shield in Garter from the later George III Shilling and Sixpence series. The coins were among those stuck in the winter and spring of 1962-1963 as part of a group of coin struck for the 'Decimal Coinage Committee' which had been appointed in December 1961 to advise on the most convenient and practical form that a Decimal currency might take. The Chairman of the Committee was The Rt. Hon. Earl of Halsbury FRS, The Secretary was Mr. N.A.E. Moore, who subsequently became Chairman of the Decimal Currency Board. The Assistant Secretary was Mr. John Rimington. The Trial coins were circulated at the meetings by the Deputy Master of the Mint Mr. J.H. James CB. A truly spectacular and ultra-rare set, only 2-5 sets believed to exist. We can find no record of this set ever being offered in a Royal Mint case, indeed neither Freeman, Krause nor Coincraft mentions the existence of a case, so this set being offered as it is in the Royal Mint case very probably is unique.
Five Pounds 2019 MMXIX The Great Engravers - William Wyon - Una and the Lion 2 oz SilverProofS.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.
Fantasy issues (13) Edward VIII (8) 1936 and 1937 issues Crowns (4), Halfcrowns (2), SilverThreepence (1) and Brass Threepence (1) some in silver, a mix of different reverse designs, including Una and the Lion, George and the Dragon, and Thrift plant, along with a pattern Fantasy Maundy set Edward VIII 1936 EF to UNC, and Fantasies for Five Pounds 1821 George IV, Crown 1658 Cromwell, Crown 1732 George II, Halfcrown 1952 George VI, and a Charles I Pattern Halfcrown design UNC and lustrous
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.
AlderneyFive Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Una and the Lion, GoldProof a superb rendition of the classic William Wyon design first used on the legendary Gold Five Pounds of 1839. FDC in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM, in the impressive Commonwealth Mint wooden box of issue with certificate
Alderney a 3-coin set 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria each coin in .999 Gold comprising Sovereign (7.34 grammes), Half Sovereign (3.67 grammes) and Quarter Sovereign (1.83 grammes) 2019 all with the matching Una and the Lion reverse design, with the VR Privy Mark in the left of the exergue, Proof FDC in the Hattons of London box with certificate
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
AlderneyTwenty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: A stunning modern representation of the classic Una and the Lion design, .999 GoldProof by Hatton's of London and weighing 71.3 grammes, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 63 pieces minted of this type, which is the World's first Gold Twenty Pound coin. With this iconic reverse design, sure to be popular with collectors
Una and the Lion a 3-coin Fantasy Medallic set undated, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: The iconic Una and the Lion design, in 9 carat gold comprising 28mm diameter, 12.86 grammes, 22mm diameter 6.10 grammes and 19mm diameter 4.09 grammes issues respectively, all pieces hallmarked on the edge, A/UNC toned, in a 4-coin presentation box, with no certificates
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
Medallic issues and paranumismatic items (72) includes modern issues (26) covering a wide array of subjects, including William Shakespeare, The Spanish Armada, Edward VIII, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Niss Sarah Ferguson, Classic Milled and Hammered Coin designs, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, Una and the Lion and more, all Crown-sized, the Una and the Lion marked 'COPY' all GEF to UNC and lustrous, also gold painted Pre-Decimal coins, modern medals and fantasy pieces, base metal issues, in mixed grades
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
AlderneyFifty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Una and the Lion .999 GoldProof by Hatton's of London, and weighing 142.61 grammes FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 20 pieces have been struck of this type. With this iconic reverse design, sure to be popular with collectors, and with this tiny mintage, demand could well outstrip supply
Alderney (4) Double Sovereign 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria - Una and the Lion 14.67 grammes of .999 GoldProof FDC in the Hattons of London box with certificate, along with Alderney 3-coin set in .999 Gold comprising Sovereign (7.34 grammes), Half Sovereign (3.67 grammes) and Quarter Sovereign (1.83 grammes) 2019 all with the matching Una and the Lion reverse design Proof FDC in the Hattons of London box with certificate
Gibraltar 1839 - 1989 Una and the LionGoldProof Set 5 coin set £5, £2, Sovereign and Half Sovereign KM26 - 30 FDC in the Pobjoy presentation box of issue with scroll style certificate, rare and seldom offered certainly the first set we have seen, no mintage figures given in Krause presumed very low
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
Crowns in LCGS 'Encapsulation Only' holders (7) 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980, 1981, Five Pound Crowns in 'Encapsulation Only' holders (14) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, 1998 Prince of Wales 50th Birthday, 1999 Diana Memorial, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, 2003 Coronation 50th Anniversary, 2004 100th Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale UNC, Five Pound Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Two Pounds (2) 1986 Commonwealth Games EF, 1995 Peace Dove EF, Crowns (4) 1972 (2), 1977 (2) A/UNC to UNC, Sixpence 1950 Fine, and a modern copy of an 'Una and the Lion' in base metal Lustrous UNC
GB and World a mixed group (19) AustraliaOne DollarKookaburra 2002 UNC, MexicoOnza 2002 UNC, Fantasy Una and the Lion (2) each one ounce of gold plated silver UNC, GB Britannia Two Pounds silver (7) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 (2), 2002, 2004, UNC some with light toning, GB Crowns (2) 1937 EF toned, 1960 Polished Die UNC, Canada5 Dollars Maple Leaf (2) 2001, 2002 UNC, Gibraltar Crown 2001 New Century UNC, South Africa Crown 1953 GEF and lustrous, Southern Rhodesia Crown 1953 UNC, Bermuda Crown 1964 UNC or near so with some contact marks, housed in 2 Lindner Trays
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue A/UNC in the box of issue, this faded, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 62mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint UNC toned in the box of issue with certificate, The Churchill medals a 4-piece set in bronze each 45mm diameter the obverses each with a different portrait, the reverse each with a different quote on a tablet UNC toned in the John Pinches box with certificates, Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 600th Anniversary 90mm diameter in bronze by Vasco Berardo toned UNC, boxed, Fantasy Medallic strike Una and the Lion 89mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed, Nickel Silver medals (2) Tintern Abbey undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, St. Georges Chapel undated 44mm diameter boxed UNC, Windsor Castle, The Bull of Clarence 1982 in bronze 44mm diameter Lustrous UNC, boxed
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
Medals a varied group (6) The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal Obverse Bust of Prince Albert, Reverse EXHIBITOR around a globe, 44mm diameter in bronze , by W.Wyon, surrounded by a wreath VF, Houses of Parliament opened 1847 43mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis. Obverse conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse a view of the houses of Parliament EF, South Eastern Railway/Golden Jubilee 1886/7 oval 31mm x 37mm in bronze by Pinches, presented to a shareholder, Obverse Crowned and Veiled bust of Victoria, Reverse Crest and supporters, Oval containing bust of E.W.Watkin Chairman, the name erased on the reverse otherwise NEF, New Zealand modern fantasy Crown UNC, GB Victoria Three Graces 1879 modern fantasy Silver Crown, UNC, Una and the Lion a modern fantasy in gold plated cupro-nickel by Windsor Mint UNC, along with 'To Hanover' gaming token 1837 EF
Belgium5 Francs 1842 in Gold Choice aFDC graded, authenticated and encapsuled by PCGS and graded SP63 Plain Edge 36.88 gr. Dupriez 189 and rated R3 by Dupriez being unique or extremely rare, similar era to the Gold £5 of Great Britain 1839 Una and the Lion examples of which can realise over £100,000 in higher MS grades and have a much higher mintage than this Belgian piece offered here
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