Tokens, Medals and World coins a mixed group (28) comprising Penny 18th CenturyMiddlesex 1794 Young's, St. Paul's/Star and Garter, DH39 NEF, Halfpenny19th CenturyLiverpool B.Hyams, undated (c.1843), Tokens 19th Century Twopence and Pennies (9) Norwich, Bilston, Halesowen, Birmingham, Stafford, Flint, Dudley & Birmingham and British Copper Company types, Countermarked Tokens (4) Bradford Workhouse (2), J.Clark, London and Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, Farthings 18th Century Warwickshire 1792 John Howard DH481a, Farthings 19th Century Middlesex 1823 Isaac Earlysman Sparrow, Middlesex 1826 Sparrow, Nail Merchant, Sentimental Token by J. Kirk 1773 D. Garrick, Medal 1757 Battle of Lissa /Rosbach 28mm in bronze, in mixed grades Fair to Good Fine unless stated, World Coins (4) Belgium Two Francs 1856 Medallic Coinage - 25th Anniversary of Independence X#6.1 VF scarce, Swiss Cantons - Geneva One Sol 1788 VG, German States - Brandenburg-Bayreuth One Kreuzer 1714 IAP Fine, Brazil 40 Reis countermarked issue KM#446 undated (1835) host date 1832, World Tokens and Medals (3) Italian Colony of Ramallo 1897 GVF, Italy Prize medal Milan Trade Fair 1929, 35mm diameter in bronze VF, Germany - Third Reich Tinnie Badge 1934 with pin back, holed, Weights (2) Apothecaries Weight Two Drachms 3ij, undated VF, USA Two Scruples, signed J.L.B. undated, Fine
Coin Weights (2) James I Angel Weight, Obverse: Angel and Dragon, reverse: XI and S Crowned, VF with some adjustment marks and some edge cracks, Royal Mint 1821 Sovereign Weight, Obverse: Lion on Crown ROYAL MINT 1821, Reverse: CURt. WEIGHT SOVEREIGN, Good Fine
GB and World an eclectic mix (248) includes Ancients, Hammered, medallic issues and coin weights, many in silver, GB and World issues 18th and 19th Century, with many useful items, includes Canada (38) 50 Cents (3) 1916, 1917, 1929, Ten Cents (22) 1891 (2), 1892, 1902H, 1906, 1911, 1914, 1918, 1933, 1934, 1936 (2), 1943, 1944, 1946 (2), 1947, 1947 Maple leaf, 1948, 1949 (2), 1950, Five Cents (13) 1902, 1906, 1907, 1910, 1912, 1913, 1918 (2), 1919 (5) George V and earlier issues mostly VG to Good Fine, George VI mostly EF to UNC and lustrous, Canada - Newfoundland (3) 50 Cents 1911 Near Fine, Ten Cents 1894 (2) VG and Near Fine, ScotlandTurner 1677 VG, USACaliforniaGold octagonal token 1853 Indian Head left, Wreath ends above F, 0.32 grammes, GVF, Portugal960 Reis gold 1813 fantasy restrike 0.20 grammes, A/UNC, Coin weights (4) Moldor or 27 Shillings undated, GVF with some lustre, Quarter Moldor or 6 Shilling and 9 pence, undated, EF and lustrous, 16 Shillings and 6 pence with countermark Crowned I, VF, Four Shillings and Six pence undated NVF
A set of portable balance scales by Avery de Grave, London, scale complete (no weights) to weigh 1lb, the balance pans stamped with crowned EIIR monogram 1955 and 1959, in excellent condition, with label 'Borough of Boston' affixed to the inside of the lid and stamped on the balance arm, in a self-contained wooden carrying box, comes with books (5) European Coin weights for English Coins, by Gerard Houben (1978), Scales and Balances by J.T.Graham (1981), Sovereign Balances Part 1 - Standard Rockers. by Michael A. Crawforth (1984), Sacra Moneta Lead Weights - The David Rogers Collection by Norman Biggs and Paul Withers (Galata 2001), and an auction catalogue Christie's - Scientific Instruments, Tools and Other Apparatus July 1996, all in good second-hand condition
Sovereign balance weights in brass (2) 97mm length, for weighing Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, one by Bourn, (John Bourn, Birmingham Brassfounder 1828-1850), the other unmarked, of similar style both in good second-hand condition, along with a Coin holder, to hold Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences and Threepences, this 67mm x 57mm x 14mm in good second-hand condition
World 18th to 20th Century (653) includes many silver items with a few Halfcrown size and bigger, includes France, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Spain, Ireland and many more, also includes some token and medallic issues, Model money, a small group of George III Coin weights (5), a small group of evasions and George III contemporary counterfeits (10) in mixed grades, a wide ranging group
IrelandHalfcrownCharles I Inchiquin Money S.6533 with 9dwt. 16gr mark. Issue of 1642, Type 2, with thick lettering and wire line inside beaded border, struck on an irregular hexagonal flan, weight 11.25 grammes, overall VF with most of the design struck clearly, extremely rare and keenly sought after in any grade. Authenticated by NGC and in their holder simply graded as "CLIPPED" by NGC. 9dwt 16grs should be 15 gramms rather than 11.25 so NGC's description is based on this as it is impossible with this crude design to know whether the coin has been clipped or struck underweight when issued. If the coin has in fact been clipped, rather than being manufactured under weight at the time of issue there is no clipping on any part of the design which is sharp, and it is not un-common to find other examples that have been offered in the past with weights between 11 and 12 gramms. A very pleasing example of this very rare type.
Coin Weights (9) James I Weights (3) 22 Shilings (3) includes one example in 'Klippe' style, countermarked with crowned I on the obverse, 11 Shillings (3) includes one with Angel reverse, and 5 Shillings and 6 Pence (3) includes one with Angel reverse VF to EF a pleasing group
Coin Weights (2) Charles I Twenty Shillings weight, Reverse: Crowned .XX. .S. in two lines, VF and Ten Shillings weight Reverse: Crowned .X. .S. in two lines EF with a planchet clip
Alderney and Guernsey £25 a 2-coin set in GoldQueen Elizabeth II 75th Birthday 2001 comprising £25 Alderney 2001 KM#61 Gold Proof, and Guernsey £25 Gold Proof KM#112 FDC in the 2-coin box of issue with certificates (each coin 7.81 grammes of .999 gold) and 22mm diameter, the certificate shows incorrect weights and diameters, only 250 sets issued
Italy - Milan a brass coin scale set 1756 with a set of 8 contemporary weights, the scale in excellent condition, the weights GVF to EF, in the original fitted case with a note inside the lid 'Bilancini fini della Fabbrica di Garlo Amadei in Milano nella Contrada de' Bossi al Num. 1756.'
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
GB and World Hammered to 20th Century, an accumulation includes GB unofficial sets (23) 1953 UNC, 1967 (7) EF to UNC, Last £sd sets (12), Royal Silver Wedding Sets comprising 1970-1973 mixed dates (2, one missing the 50p), Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding collection a mixed date set 1972-1983 One Pound to Half New Penny UNC cased as issued, The Queen's Diamond JubileeCollection comprising GB (8) a mix of pre-decimal and decimal types along with stamps (4) 4d to 1/2d , a Hong Kong One Cent wartime Banknote, and Commonwealth coins (4) one example each from Australia, Canada, Isle of Man and the Falkland Islands, EF to UNC in the wallets of issue (2 sets), GB £sd and Decimal Sets (15) some incomplete, in mixed grades, World War II collection coin, banknote and stamp set comprising GB coins (5) Crown 1965, BrassThreepence 1943, Penny 1937, Halfpenny 1945, Farthing 1943, USA One Cent (2) 1943 Steel and 1944, and Italy Lira 1940R , Banknote (1) Burma under Japanese Occupation Ten Rupees 1942-1945 issue, and stamps (5) GB 2 1/2d blue, USA 5 Cents (2) Luxembourg and Netherlands flag issues, GB Liberation of the Channel Islands issues (2) 2 1/2d and 1d issues, in mixed grades, in the wallet of issue, USA World War II Coinage a 6-coin set comprising 5 Cents (3) 1943D, 1943P and 1944S, One Cent (2) 1943 Steel and 1944 in mixed grades VG to Fine along with a Belgium Two Francs 1944 Steel EF. Russia Silver Kopeks 16th and 17th Century issues (14) VG to Fine. GB £sd Halfcrowns (38, all but one 1967), Florins (12), and Halfpennies (101) these Elizabeth II issues, many EF to UNC, GB Provincial Mint Pennies (12) 1912H (9), 1919H (3), VG to Fine, World base metal issues 19th and 20th Century (493) in mixed lower grades, a few holed, Spain 2 Maravedis 16th Century issues (14) Fair to VG, Jettons (7), Weights (2), these in low grade, modern tokens and medalets (118), USA Five Cents (9) 1920, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1929, 1930, 1934, 1935, 1936 VG to Near Fine, USA One Cent (22) 1895 (2), 1905, 1910, 1911, 1916, 1917, 1918D, 1941, 1943 (2), 1945S, 1946 (2), 1947S, 1949D, 1950D, 1951S, 1952D, 1954S, 1955D, 1987D, World 20th Century issues includes Canada Five Cents 1922-1968 (63) in mixed grades, Canada One Cent (21) all but one Elizabeth II issues, a few with minor errors, in mixed grades, Gaming Counters (32) George III and Victoria types, VG to VF, Shell Medallic issues 'Man in Flight' and Historic Cars' both complete on the cards of issue, also includes some paranumismatic items
Europe Fantasy Coins (36) Poland Fantasy 5 Euro Obverse Jan Pawel II, Reverse MODEL, in copper (8) UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Vatican Fantasy 5 Euros 2005 Pope Benedict XVI (4) Silver (2), the Pope having no teeth in error, come with ticket stating only 36 pieces minted, Goldine (2) the Pope having no teeth in error UNC with good subdued lustre, Germany INA Fantasy One Mark 2005 (6) each with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling, design as X#Pn106, Lustrous UNC, with an additional normal spelling example for comparison, Germany 10 Marks INA Fantasy issues 2005 (3), in Cupro-Nickel (2) and brass (1) UNC, along with a Lead Trial1 Markundated with 'BUNDERSREPUBLIK' error spelling about as struck with some surface deposits, Slovenia INA Fantasy 5 Euros (2) 2004 Janez Vajkard Valvasor 1641-1693 Bimetallic Trial, 26 grammes, UNC, believed unique, 2004 Gold plated Trial, 22.67 grammes, Lustrous UNC, Slovakia (3) Fantasy 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Farmworker, in brass Toned UNC, 5 Euro 2004 Reverse: Horseman (2) Trials in copper, 33 grammes, both lustrous UNC, Denmark INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2002 (3) BrassPiedforts (2), weights 27 grammes and 27.4 grammes, and a standard issue weight 21.32 grammes, UNC with varying degrees of lustre, Denmark INA Fantasy 2 Euro 2002 Pattern with Large DANMARK Lustrous UNC, Sweden INA Fantasy 5 Euros 2003 (4), one Gold plated, one Goldine, and one in copper, the last with MODEL reverse, UNC with varying degrees of lustre
GB and World Fantasy issues (7) United Kingdom (4) INA Fantasy PatternCrowns Edward VII 1910 (2) obverse uniface one struck in copper, the other struck in aluminium, both stated by the vendor to be unique, UNC and lustrous, 5 Euros 2002 INA Fantasy Silver Patterns (2) each struck on thin flans and struck without a collar with diameters of 40mm and 41mm respectively, weights 22.31 and 22.26 respectively, the edges of the coin on one piece showing signs of an additional legend striking, both UNC with some lustre, stated by the vendor to be the only two known examples, Malta INA 5 Euro Silver Proof 2004 Piedfort 39.85 grammes design as X#P1 Lustrous UNC with some light toning, Zambia Fantasy issues (2) 4000 Kwacha 2001 Silver Proof , Lustrous UNC retaining much brilliance, 1000 Kwacha 2001 Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC, each with Obverse : Rank-Broadley Bust within a Quatrefoil, arms below, Reverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, after Thomas Brock
Coin Weights (2) 1821 Royal Mint for Half Sovereign, Obverse: Lion on Crown, Reverse: 2Dw. 13 1/8 Gr: Near VF the obverse with some scratches, 1843 Obverse: Young Head of Victoria left, ROYAL MINT, Reverse 2Dw 13 1/8 Gr, GVF
Crown 1817 Three Graces, Pattern in silver, Obverse Laureate Bust of King George III, right, with W.WYON. below. GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, Reverse: Three figures emblematical of the three Kingdoms (the Three Graces) with emblems and shield, W.WYON. to the left of the harp, palm branch and quiver in exergue. FOEDUS INVIOLABILE, the legend in smaller letters to that of the obverse. as ESC 223, Bull 2020 (type M/6), Linecar & Stone 152, Coincraft G3PT-785. Weight 25.62 grammes, Published weights in various references being in the range 24.6 grammes to 27.2 grammes, the mintage believed to be around 50 pieces. NEF and toned, possibly artificially, the obverse with some heavier contact marks to the surface and evidence of work to partially conceal this is visible. The edge has some faint thin grafitti at 12 o'clock appearing to read in italics EG 6J, the edge also has signs of smoothing and unevenness in parts, viewing recommended. One of the most famous designs of the 19th Century Pattern Crowns.We have been told that USA grading companies have been unable to authenticate this piece so it has been offered here as a museum copy or high quality fantasy imitation in silver.
Weights (11) includes Coin weights (9) Charles I to George III, and apothecaries weights (2) one 1847, the other an undated issue, in mixed grades VG to VF
Coin Weights from an old overseas collection, James I and Charles I (11) include Unite, Angel and Crown types, one on a square flan (Klippe-style) in mixed grades NVF to EF, a pleasing group
Coin Weights (22) a wide ranging group George III to Victoria includes Guinea, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Thirty-Six-Shilling types, in mixed grades some with lustre
Coin Weights (5) Portrait types (4) Guineas (2) William III undated, George III 1775 with Crowncountermark, Half Guineas (2) William III undated, George II undated, and Ireland George II 1760 VF to NEF an interesting group
Coin Weights (4) Guinea William III VG or better, Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint Good Fine, Half Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint NVF, Netherlands 1749 Ducat Weight Obverse Knight facing right, holds a bundle of arrows, Reverse: a lion facing right, on a plinth, C D below EF
Coin weighing scale in a wooden box along with three coin weights, a silvered plaque 115mm diameter showing a battle scene, beyond, a view of a town, along with World coins, Medals and tokens with many modern issues, and some China Ching dynasty and other cash coins in mixed grades (lot)
The Millionaires Collection, and Great British Coin Replicas series, Modern replicas and fantasy items of iconic coins through the ages, some in Silver (5), Base metal (17) some silver plated, Prooflike UNC in a wooden display case, along with INA Retro series William IV 1837 (3) Obverse bust left, after William Wyon, Reverse George and the Dragon in three different base metals, Lustrous UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Fantasies in gold plated base metal (6) Fantasy GothicCrown 1847 (3) and Sovereign 1847 (3) weights 4.8 to 4.9 grammes, all but one marked COPY, and Lustrous AU to UNC the other prooflike UNC
Medals, Coin Weights, Tokens and Toy Money (50) includes Admiral Vernon Portobello Medal, prize Medal W.W.Field Challenge Sculls 1899-1900 OxfordRowing Club 45mm diameter in silver VF, Christopher Evelyn Blunt 80th Birthday 16th July 1984 49mm diameter in bronze EF, Thomas Charles 1885 Eimer 1713 Welsh language inscription (Search the Scriptures, for in them ye think ye have eternal life, and they are they which testify of me - Jesus Christ) 44mm diameter in bronze EF, Emergency May 1926 medal 51mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed, Pope Paul VI - St. Peter and St. Paul martyrs 44mm diameter in bronze EF, as part of 18th to 20th Century a wide ranging group, in mixed grades a few EF
Coin Weights (12) James I 22 Shillings (Unite after 1612), Fine, Charles I 10 Shillings Near Fine, some pitting, Anne, Guinea About Fine/Fine, William III Guinea NVF, George II Half Guinea Near Fine, George III 5Dwt.6G Coined Before 1772 Near Fine, Uniface 2:16 Half Guinea Fine, Two Shillings and Sixpence, with Angel type obverse About Fine, 2*14 with cross in octagonal section at the top, countermarked WESTWOOD : Coined Before 1772 Fine, William III Half Guinea, low grade, SP 6:9/SP 6.9 VF, and another Guinea sized low grade and worn
World a small and unusual group 17th to 19th Century (8) Italian Papal States Coin weights (2) for Doblone Doppio and Dobla Stamp both undated and both Fine, Sweden 1 Ore 1627 MDCXX7 Near Fine with some pitting, Russia 3 Kopek 1871 Fine, ColombiaPeso 1857 Near Fine, Azores 5 Reis 1795 Good Fine, Honduras8 Reales 1858 in copper-lead alloy VG, El Salvador Quarter Real Trade Token San Vicente legend on both sides, undated in bronze Good Fine
The Millennium Coin Collection a 20-coin set comprising one coin from each century include GB Trade Dollar, GB Crown 1889, Russia 5 Kopeks 1773 and many more, in mixed grades VG to GF, in a Westminster box with certificates, along with weighing scales with a set of 7 weights, this cased
Maundy Set 1865 ESC 2476 EF to A/UNC deeply toned, the Threepence and Twopence with some thin scratches, Maundy Set 1903 EF to A/UNC with matching tone, Maundy a 3-part set 1894 Fourpence, Twopence and Penny GEF along with Maundy Odds (4) Fourpence 1868 EF, Twopences (3) 1780 NVF, 1838 NVF, 1863 GF, and Coin Weights (7) Three Pound Twelve Joseph I, NVF, Thirty Six Shillings Joseph I EF, Eighteen Shillings EF, Guinea George II VF, Quarter Guineas (2) both uniface NEF and EF, Ten Shillings and Sixpence EF silvered
Weights (9) Coin Weights (6), Apothecaries weights (3) and Threepence token undated, T.Pope and Co. Newhall Street, Birmingham/ Hop Pole Inn, D.W.Parker, Gloucester Road, Fine
Gaming tokens, unofficial tokens and coin weights. Together with three Sovereign Hill Ballarat Tokens by Stokes of Melbourne. Generally VF or better (37)
Coin Weights (8) GB Noble W92, Fair, Rare, Portugal Three Pounds Twelve (3) W.1565, W.1613, W.1614 Fine to VF, Portugal Moidore (2) W.1445 and W.1454, Half Moidore (2) W.1425, W.1435 Fine to VF
Coin Weights (2) Charles I Unite, Good Fine with some pitting and 6 Shilling with the reverse of a similar style to the Angel reverse Good Fine with some corrosion
Alderney and Guernsey £25 a 2-coin set 2001 Queen Elizabeth II 75th Birthday GoldProofs FDC in the 2-coin box of issue with certificates (each coin 7.76 grammes) and 22mm diameter, the certificates show incorrect weights and diameters
Weighing Scale with set of 5 weights, tweezers and stand (Made in India) cased, along with a mixed selection of 17th and 18th Century coin and apothecaries weights (32), and an additional set of 8 weights in a wooden box, varied state
Coin Weights (2) Charles I undated Obverse Crowned bust CAROLVS REX, Reverse smoothed, weight 8.35 grammes VF, William III undated Obverse Bust right GVLIELMVS . III. DEI GRA : REX Reverse Crown over Sceptres 1 GUINEA W weight 8.29 grammes Good Fine
Coin Weights (7) Charles I (3) for Gold Unite 19mm in brass NEF and pleasing, for Half Unite 17mm diameter in brass NVF, for Crown 14.5mm diameter in brass NEF/GVF, James I (4) for Spur Ryal of 15 Shillings, this square with Crowned XV S in two lines and Crowned II countermark in the top left corner, for Gold Double Crown in brass VF/GVF, for Unite of 22 Shillings 18.5mm diameter in brass, for Halfcrown 14mm diameter in brass About VF an interesting group
Ireland Coin Weights 1751 (7) 18d 10 1/2g, 8d 16g, 6d 22g, 5d 5g, 4d 14 1/2g, 4d 8g, and 1d 3 1/2g Fine to VF with accompanying letter from the National Museum of Ireland 1972
A decorative box with 17th and 18th Century CounterfeitThalers on the lid (15) containing two coin weights each for 100 Sovereign these unusual and seldom offered
Farthing Tokens (5) Samuel King 1838 Grocer and Tea Dealer Dale End GEF, Norwich 1847 H.Chamberlain and Sons and Co. GEF, W.Todd and Co. 1834 Drapers, Cork and Limerick Fine, East India Company Horse Artillery Token undated VF, 'Health Restored' Dr.Eady 38 Dean Street Soho Good Fine, Coin Weights (3) Half SovereignRoyal Mint 1821 VF, Louis XIII Pistol undated Fine, Anne Guinea undated Near Fine
GB and World a varied group (155) Hammered to 20th Century includes James I coin weights (2), Victorian model money, and World Banknotes (15, mainly Turkish), in mixed grades
Norway 1/5 Specie Daler 1800 IGM bold VF rim a little flat at 9 o'clock but this fault probably in the original planchet as the coin weights 7.3 gramms and has no signs of clipping or damage
Book 'Henfrey's Guide to English Coins' by Henry William Henfrey published by J.R.Smith London 1870, useful for weights, legends and mint signatures, reasonable condition
World an interesting and varied group Ancients to 20th Century (50) includes Silver up to Crown-size, medals, tokens and coin weights, we noticed a group of Australian in higher grades, generally in mixed grades from circulation
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