Crown 1665 XVII edge, ESC 31, Bull 365 VG/Near Fine, with old grey toning, the reverse with the characteristic line flaw below the B of BR found on this date, some light old scratches obverse Extremely rare and sought after in all grades, this date missing from many Crown collections, rated R3 by Bull, an example in a similar grade realised £1,600 in 2021 (LCA 174 Lot 1451)
Halfcrown 1698 DECIMO ESC 554, Bull 1034, GEF with grey tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 876 CGS UIN No 24 one of the first ever graded by CGS
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D:, Freeman dies 7+F, UNC with around 75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 313
Halfcrown 1726 Small Roses and Plumes, DECIMO TERTIO edge, ESC 593, Bull 1559 Near Fine/About Fine, slightly bent, Excessively Rare, rated R5 by ESC, one of the key date rarities in the entire Halfcrown series, and missing from all but the most advanced Halfcrown collections
Farthing 1700 BRITɅNNIɅ error, Peck 669, VF or slightly better with some small spots, listed as 'Rare' by Peck, all William III Farthings difficult to find in grades above Fine, the spelling varieties very seldom offered, comparable in grade to the Colin Cooke collection examples
Farthing 1771 Reverse B, Olive branch points to the left limb of the first N in BRITANNIA, Peck 909, UNC/AU with some verdigris spots, attractively toned, comparable in grade to the Cooke collection example
Halfpenny 1699 Date in Legend, GVLIELMV error legend also with No Stop after Date, Peck does not record the error legend, see Nicholson Collection 115 for a similar piece, where it states 'Weak at end of GVLIELMV but there is a clearer specimen from the same dies in the Fitzwilliam museum, Cambridge. This coin struck from the same dies, 9.92 grammes, Near Fine/VG, the obverse pitted
Sixpence 1890 ESC 1758, Bull 3280, Davies 1167A, dies 2A, Obverse: No panel at base of truncation, Reverse: Right hand leaf severed, misaligned 90 in date, Very rare use of Reverse A for this date, NEF. (See London Coins Auction A124 Lot 1250 for the Peter Davies Collection example)
Half Sovereign 1848 Wide Date, Marsh 422B, S.3859, About Mint State with good lustre, we note there was no example in the Terner or Eliasberg collection, this coin was originally sold by us in LCA A128 (March 2010) and at the time was the only example recorded on the London Coin archive, which stretches back to 2003. We have not offered another example since then. Listed by Marsh as 'R' we note that we have offered 4 examples of the 8 over 7 variety since 2003
Farthing 1672 First O over L in CAROLO (as Cooke Collection nos.753/754) VG with some corrosion and verdigris, the overstrike very clear, Very Rare type
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 UNC with some hairlines and a tone spot in the obverse field, in a 3-coin presentation box 'The 2013 Windsor Dynasty Collection',
Halfcrown 1696E Small Shields, Small early harp, ESC 537, Bull 1069 Fair, Extremely Rare, rated R4 by ESC and Bull, very few examples known, we note there was no example in the H. Manville 1980 collection
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D: Freeman 551 dies 7+F, LCGS Variety 02, Choice UNC with around 90%/75% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, this date scarce in high grades, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Sixpence 1705 Plain in angles ESC 1583, Bull 1447, VG or better/VG, Very Rare, rated R2 by Bull, this type missing from many advanced Sixpence collections, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the first example we have offered, so possibly rarer than indicated by recent catalogues
Halfpenny 1881 Freeman 342, dies 15+O, UNC or near so and lustrous with some cabinet friction, the reverse with some spots. Note: Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only offered 2 examples, one was Ex-Cheshire collection, the other was from the Roland Harris collection, so statistical data shows that this is possibly scarcer than the R10 quoted by Freeman
Florin 1936 ESC 955, Bull 3796 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Five Pounds 1887 Gold ProofMarsh F31, S.3864 in an NGC holder and graded PF65 Ultra Cameo. Very few Victorian Gold issues attain the Ultra Cameo designation and all are extremely prized pieces. A superb example beautifully frosted with full crisp detail upon reflective fields enhancing the eye appeal of this rare Proof Jubilee issue. The flagship coin of the Jubilee Head series and the centrepiece coin of the Long Proof set of the year. At the time of writing there had been 116 pieces graded by NGC, with only 2 graded higher. A stunning piece that would grace the finest Victorian Gold Collection.
Sovereign 1887 Jubilee Head Gold Proof, G: of D:G: closer to the Crown, Marsh 125E, S.3866B, beautifully frosted upon reflective fields, in an NGC holder and graded PF67 Ultra Cameo. At the time of writing, 103 examples of this type have been graded by NGC with only two examples graded PF67 Ultra Cameo. We note also that the finest known PCGS graded coin is Proof 66, so this is the joint finest known example. Certainly a coin for the connoisseur and would enhance any top quality Sovereign Collection.
Sixpence 1848 8 over 6 ESC 1693A, Bull 3183, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, an extremely rare coin and missing from many advanced Sixpence collections. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only offered one other example in better than VF grade, that being an LCGS 78 example offered in LCA A162 2/9/2018, described as 'UNC with prooflike fields' which realised £3400 hammer price
Maundy Presentation 2005 a part collection comprising 6 sets and Threepences (3) UNC still sealed in the plastic envelopes, Five Pound Crown 2005 Trafalgar UNC and Fifty Pence 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary UNC, in the two red maundy purses as issued, comes with order of service from Wakefield Cathedral for the Office of the Royal Maundy
Penny 1862 8 over 6 Freeman 39A, dies 6+G, Fine with some contact marks, Extremely rare, rated R18 by Freeman, superior to the Freeman collection example, sold at London Coins Auction A172 7/3/2021 hammer price £1400
Shilling 1843 ESC 1290, Bull 2989 UNC and lustrous with very light cabinet friction to the high points of the obverse, a rare date, surely rarer than the 'R' quoted by ESC and Bull in high grade. This date missing from many Shilling collections and certainly among the finest we have offered of this date NGC MS64
Sovereign 1861 as Marsh 44E, High 6 in date, also with E in DEF overstruck, possibly over another E, EF, we note that the Bentley Collection which includes many type for this date, not contain a similar example
Farthing 1690 Edge: NVMMORVM [star] + FAMVLVS . 1690 + [star] the second star illegible, most of the remaining part of the edge clear, 5.81 grammes, Peck 570A VG/Fine for issue, listed by Peck as 'Extremely Rare'. Peck states no example in the British Museum, we note there was no matching example in the Cooke collection, which contained some 17 different 1690 Farthings
Penny 1907 Freeman 163 dies 1+C UNC with practically full lustre and a few carbon spots on the obverse, Ex-LCGS 78 Soho CollectionLondon Coins Auction A175
Penny 1913 Freeman 177 dies 2+B, UNC with almost full lustre, the reverse with around 50% lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Soho Collection
Sovereign 1924SA Marsh 288, S.4004, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, an extremely rare date with a tiny mintage of just 2660 pieces, very seldom offered in any grade, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have offered only 3 previous examples, Ex-Cheshire Collection (ticket no longer with the coin)
Sovereign 1841 Marsh 24A, S.3852, Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Fine, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 25, Extremely rare and seldom offered, a date missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 £750 and A175 Lot 1696 £1300
Shilling 1839 Plain Edge Proof, Second Young Head, No WW, ESC 1284, Bull 2980 FDC or near so with beautiful gold, blue and magenta tone on reflective choice fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 90. Would enhance the collection of the most discerning Shilling specialist
Shilling 1853 ProofESC 1301, Bull 3003, nFDC with attractive and colourful tone exhibiting gold, blue and cinnamon hues, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, the 1853 Proof issue extremely sought after, and would enhance the most advanced of Shilling collections
Florin 1868 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 833, Bull 2866, Davies 748 dies 3B, Die Number 19, Choice UNC, deeply toned and with stunning eye appeal, the obverse golden toned with deep hues of blue in the legends, the reverse with even gold tone enhanced with flashes of blue and magenta, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1870 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 836, Bull 2870, Davies 752 dies 3B, Die Number 15, Choice UNC grey toned over original lustre, a superb example of this scarce date, Ex-London Coins Auction A124 Lot 340, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, where it is stated that it is Ex-PCGS MS65. and surely one of only a tiny number of choice mint state survivors. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. Furthermore, pieces in the Gothic series that grade 85 are exceptionally rare, and make up a miniscule percentage of all coins graded of this type
Florin 1872 Top Cross overlaps border beads, ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756 dies 3B, Die Number 98, UNC and beautifully toned over original lustre and graded 80 by CGS collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection.
Half Sovereign 1884 Marsh 458, S.3861, Lustrous UNC, a very pleasing example, the reverse virtually free from contact marks and would enhance any quality Half Sovereign collection, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Florin 1852 ESC 806, Bull 2820, Choice UNC with even gold tone, enhanced by touches of blue/green and magenta, a superb example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection
Sovereign 1858 U over N in BRITANNIARUM, a most unusual overstrike with the diagonal bar and both lower serifs of the underlying N visible at the lower curve of the U, unlisted by Marsh/Hill or Spink, also there was no example in the Bentley Collection, type as Marsh 41, S.3852D, NVF/VF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 40, and worthy of further study for the Sovereign variety specialist
Sovereign 1908C Satin Proof, Marsh 183, S.3970, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60, one of the classic rarities of the entire Sovereign series, always sought after and missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575, UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with touches of pastel toning, a small area of toning below the crown on the reverse barely detracts, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Edward VII Halfcrowns seldom seen in grades 80 and above as many are heavily bagmarked due to the wide fields. Ex-Roland Harris Collection
Sovereign 1861 Roman 1 in date struck over another Roman 1, the underlying figure bold, and so low that the base is within the border beads, with the top faint but visible around two-third of the way up the overpunched 1, variant on Marsh 44A, variant on S.3852D, LCGS Variety 07, a more dramatic overstrike than the example in the Bentley Collection, an eye-catching example of this rare type, EF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 60
Sixpence 1841 ESC 1687, Bull 3174, Choice UNC the obverse golden toned, the reverse with a deep golden tone enhanced by flashes of blue and magenta, a stunning example of this rare date, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, comparable to the example in the Andrew Wayne Collection, and one of the finest we have handled
Sovereign 1881M Shield Reverse, Rounded tip to truncation, hairline in line with the gap between I and A in VICTORIA, Marsh 62, S.3854A, VF and pleasing with touches of red tone in places, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 45, Rare, rated R2 by Marsh/Hill, we note there was no example in the Bentley Collection
Sixpence 1848 8 over 6, the 4 of the date has no base serifs, ESC 1693A, Bull 3183 approaching VF with some contact marks. A Very rare date and missing from many Sixpence collections. Note: Archive pictures show that examples with the 4 showing it's full base serifs are recorded for this overdate, those with the 'full base serifs' 4 show a bolder underlying 6 thus suggesting more than one die was altered to give the 8 over 6 type.
Sixpence 1871 No Die Number, ESC 1724, Bull 3239 UNC with golden tone on choice fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, rated R2 by Bull, evidence from our archive database confirms this rarity as we have only offered 5 examples in 21 years. This coin superior to the example in the Andrew Wayne collection, and comparable to the example in the Roland Harris collection
Shilling 1889 Small Jubilee Head, ESC 1354, Bull 3141, Davies 985 dies 1D, by far the rarer of the two Small Jubilee Head types for this date, VG, we note that the example in the Peter Davies collection was only Fine, with a cataloguers note that the vendor had never seen this variety in high grade
Sixpence 1965 Obverse: Second A of GRATIA points to a space, ESC 1838T, Bull 4551, Davies 2503 dies 1C, Fine, a very rare die pairing. We note the Peter Davies collection example sold in London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 was only VF and realised £45 hammer price, and a Fine example sold in our March 2024 sale for £110 hammer price
Halfcrown 1848 unaltered date ESC 681, Bull 2723 EF/AU with an edge nick by BRITANNIAR, surfaces display a choice deep and colourful tone, exhibiting flashes of blue, olive and gold with touches of magenta adding to the choice eye appeal. An Extremely Rare date and type combination and almost never encountered in high grade, this type missing from many advanced Halfcrown collections
Sovereign 1847 Second I over higher I in Britanniarum Marsh 30, S.3852, GVF/NEF, no similar example was listed in the Bentley Collection, the Bentley catalogue correctly states, 'many dies were used for this year', however, of 39 examples sold by us in the last 10 years, none show this overstrike, so possibly rarer than catalogue values would suggest
Sixpence 1965 Obverse: Second A of GRATIA points to a space, ESC 1838T, Bull 4551, Davies 2503 dies 1C, Fine, a very rare die pairing. We note the Peter Davies collection example sold in London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 was only VF and realised £45 hammer price
Sovereign 1920M Marsh 238, S.3999, in a PCGS holder and graded MS62, we note the Ex-Bentley collection Lot 833, Ex Winsor and Sons, Jamberoo, NSW Australia, described as PCGS MS62+, sold for £5200 in London Coins Auction A159 purchased c.2004 (realised £6240 in the Bentley Sale)
Farthing 1890 Bronze ProofFreeman 563 dies 7+F. Extremely Rare and listed as R19 by Freeman with only a small number extant, nFDC with uneven toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 316
Farthing 1879 Large 9 ProofFreeman 540A dies 5+C rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 examples believed to exist) nFDC nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 305
Farthing 1876H Ordinary 6 Proof LCGS Variety 03 Freeman dies 5+C, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris collection A124 February 2009 Lot 302
Farthing 1771 Reverse A, the olive branch points to the right hand limb of BRITANNIA, the first 7 struck over a longer 7, by far the rarest of the three reverses, Peck 909, UNC the reverse with minor cabinet friction, traces of lustre further enhance the eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Rare and desirable in this high grade and comparable in grade to the example in the Colin Cooke collection
Halfcrown 1909 ESC 754, Bull 3575, UNC with practically full lustre, the obverse with touches of pastel toning, a small area of toning below the crown on the reverse barely detracts, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. Edward VII Halfcrowns seldom seen in grades 80 and above as many are heavily bagmarked due to the wide fields. Ex-Roland Harris Collection
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border, 4 Berries, Freeman 499 dies 2+B, UNC with gold and magenta toning over mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 318 (part)
Halfpenny 1700 an unusual error , Reverse legend reads BRTTΛNNIΛ, so T for I in BRIT and unbarred A's, two errors on the same coin, unlisted by Peck, Bold VG on a slightly porous flan, we note this variety not present in the Nicholson collection which included a vast array of William III varieties
Farthing 1880 4 Berries in wreath, closed 8 in date, LCGS Variety 01 UNC and choice with subdued lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 307
Farthing 1694 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, Last A unbarred in MARIA, No Stop on Reverse, Double exergue line, 4 of date high and crosses exergue line, no exact match in the Cooke collection, which contained 37 currency examples, Fine as presumably Very Rare
Halfpenny 1861 F over P in HALF so appearing to read HALP, Freeman dies 6+G, a very clear overstrike, VG holed in the centre with some scratches, nevertheless very rare in all grades, we note there was no example in the Nicholson collection
Farthing 1869 Freeman 522 dies 3+B, UNC with partial lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 295
Farthing 1860 Beaded Border, Freeman 496 dies 1+A, UNC with around 85% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 318 (part),
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F, UNC with around 40%lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 1027 (part)
Sixpence 1924 Trial strike in gold, Obverse with number 2 officially stamped before the King's face, the Reverse with the number 2 officially scratched in front of the lion. Wilson & Rasmussen 430 (Rarity 6) Bull 3891, 3.06 grammes, UNC .Three examples known, each with the respective numbers scratched on the obverse and reverse, missing from all but the highest quality Sixpence collections, Ex-Bole&searchtype=1">Alfred Bole Collection
Two Pounds 1820 LX edge Pattern, Marsh 15.90 grammes, S.3784. Obverse: Laureate head right, Reverse: George and the Dragon, UNC with minor cabinet friction, hairlined in the fields, the reverse with a nick behind the horse's rear legs, portrait and reverse design nicely frosted, retaining much original lustre, one of the classic rarities of the entire English Milled series, very seldom offered in any grade, and missing from all but the most advanced of gold collections. Workers at the mint preparing the Gold Patterns of the Five Pound and Two Pound piece were working through the night when the death of King George III was expected. The coins were literally finished as the King died on 25th January 1820, only 25 pieces of each had been officially ordered, but due to a misunderstanding, a total of 60 Two Pound pieces were produced. A miniscule mintage, all pieces of this type are highly prized
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Marsh 24A, S.3852 Good Fine or slightly better/VF with slightly dull surfaces, the obverse with a small surface mark behind the Queen's hair, the reverse with a scuff on the rim after DEF, an extremely rare date, one of the key dates of the entire Sovereign series, missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Pattern Set 1846 Private Patterns, Smith on Decimal Currency a 5-coin set by Marrian & Gausby, comprising Ten Cents 1846 Original striking with no die rust spots, 6mm thick, Freeman 812, X#50, formerly KM#PPn35, Five Cents 1846 Original striking, 3.25mm thick, Freeman 818, X#49, formerly KM#PPn33, Two Cents 1846 Freeman 819, X#48, formerly KM#PPn29, One Cent 1846 without Marrian & Gausby below the head, Freeman 823, X#46, formerly KM#PPn27, One Centum 1846 in White metal, X#47a, nFDC to FDC a superb set, the copper coins all rated R17 by Freeman, in a contemporary fitted case, we note each coin in this set superior to the examples from the Freeman collection, (two purchased by P.Deane, two purchased by G.Monk), the Freeman example later sold as part of the J.Tansley collection of Patterns, Proofs and Coining Trials. The coins in this set were the earliest patterns for a British Decimal Coinage. While restrikes were made in 1888 (by Shorthouse) that exist in various metals, only the original strikings are in copper and are free from die rust marks. Peck states in a footnote (page 479, 2nd Edition) describing the copper 10-cent, 5-cent, 2-cent, and 1-cent pieces as being the 'Decimal equivalents of a Twopence, a Penny, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing, respectively'. Further, Peck states that 'It is highly probable that the 1-centum piece was intended to represent a silver Decimal Shilling of 50 cents'.
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. We note the examples in the Andrew Wayne collection sale, and Roland Harris collection sale were both EF, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin.
Farthing 1844 Peck 1565, in an NGC holder and graded NGC AU58 BN, certainly as good, and possibly with superior eye appeal to the Ex-Waterbird collection example, also NGC graded AU58 BN, which sold in London Coins Auction A177 Lot 1497, hammer price £950
Penny 1863 3 over 1 unlisted by Freeman, Gouby BP1863Aa dies J+g with the top of the underlying 1 showing at the top right of the 3, also with a small 'spike' at the top of the right curve of the 3, VG with all major details and legend clear, Very few examples known, missing from many Penny collections and always sought after on the rare occasions they are offered
Shilling 1871 ESC 1321, Die Number 9, CGS type SH.V1.1871.01, Choice UNC with a beautiful green and gold tone, slabbed and graded CGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 1078 (part), Ex-London Coins Auction A151 December 2015 Lot 1615 hammer price £260
Penny 1874H Freeman 76, dies 7+I, Fine/Near Fine with some heavier contact marks, an extremely rare variety, rated R17 by Freeman, our archive database shows that this variety normally is found in very low grade. We note there was no example in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections
Halfcrown 1920 Davies 1672N struck in a hard nickel type alloy and weighing 12.43 grammes. There are 1924 trial nickel shillings, with a very rare example struck metrically weighing 5 gr. The 1672N Halfcrown listed here may also be a Royal Mint trial, when a complete elimination of silver seemed feasible. There appears to be an interesting 'privy' mark, introduced by a thicker down stroke to the 'D' of 'Dei' with the top serif of this 'D' being double struck. The border bead above is also oversized (wider). This would be an odd occurrence for any counterfeiter, especially on top of striking perfectly die-cut, but lightweight coins in this hard metal, and having excellent milling. a similar example was listed in Auction A151 6/12/2015 (Lot 2687, weight 11.92 grammes, realised £120 hammer price), the description then stating that only 6 of these examples were then known to the vendor Near Fine/VG a highly unusual type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, Ex-Colin Adams collection
Penny 1847 DEF Close Colon, just a trace of the colon after BRITANNIAR is visible, Peck 1492 UNC/AU with some dirt in the obverse legend, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 28/2/2009 Lot 646 hammer price £85
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 UNC and choice with attractive gold and blue tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Farthing 1893 Freeman 568, dies 7+F, Normal date spacing, LCGS variety 02, UNC and lustrous the obverse with a hint of colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-FinchampsteadCollection
Sovereign 1841 Unbarred A's in GRATIA, Marsh 24A. S.3852, in an NGC holder and graded VF30, one of the key dates in the early Victorian Sovereign series. A very sought after piece, this date missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Guinea 1813 Military S.3730 GVF with some contact marks, the final year of minting, minted to pay troops fighting in the Napoleonic wars, this type an important coin in any Guinea collection
Sixpence 1821 ESC 1654, Bull 2421 Sharp UNC and choice with a subtle underlying colourful tone, in an NGC holder 'Mildenhall Collection' and graded MS65
Threepence 1856 ESC 2063, Bull 3388 UNC/AU with attractive golden tone, Threehalfpence 1840 ESC 2256, Bull 3465, Lustrous UNC and choice, Rare, rated R2 by Bull and ESC, this date seldom seen in high grade, our archive database shows that there was no example in the Andrew Wayne collection, the Roland Harris collection example was EF
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, virtually full lustre struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
Decimal Two Pence Trial piece (c.1968-1971) Obverse : Smaller Machin portrait facing right, to right of centre, no legend, Reverse: blank except for Tower mintmark just left of the centre, 26mm diameter, 5.78 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse field with some hairlines and striations often found on trial pieces, we note there was no similar style example in the Tansley collection which contained many Decimal Trial pieces
Farthing 1675 R over O in CAROLVS unlisted by Peck (similar to the Cooke Collection item 709) LCGS variety 03 VG with all major details clear, including the overstrike, graded LCGS 15
Sovereign 1859 'Ansell' type, Marsh 42A, S.3852E, with the additional line on the ribbon behind the ear, Fine/Good Fine, the reverse cleaned with some deeper hairlines causing a depression in the field either side of the crown and shield, viewing recommended. One of the key rarities of the entire Sovereign series, rated R4 by Marsh, the rarity of this type fully justified, many advanced Sovereign collections are missing this extremely rare type.
Five Pound Crown 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era, S.L9B Gold Proof with reverse frosting, in an NGC holder and graded Reverse PF70, this type only issued in the 5-coin set 'The Victorian Anniversary Collection', only 733 issued and seldom offered as a single item
Halfcrown 1844 44 with upper serifs, ESC 677, Bull 2720, UNC with green and gold toning, the reverse well struck with the harp crisply struck, normally a notorious weak point on this series; an array of different colours on the reverse further accentuate the superb eye appeal of this piece, A choice example that would enhance any top quality Halfcrown collection
Five Pound Crown, an undated (1997) pre-production obverse uniface trial in lead, the obverse portrait similar to the adopted bust used from 1998 onwards, the obverse differs by being undated, the lettering is of a slightly less refined style, and with slightly larger IRB initials below the bust. The date of production can be ascertained by the existence of a silver coin struck from the same dies which bears a hallmark from 1997. The edge has the appearance of two pieces of metal joined to create a 5mm thick flan weighing 61.45 grammes, EF, a most unusual piece, from the Ian Rank-Broadley personal collection
Halfpenny 1717 with only a faint trace of a stop after REX, Peck 768/769 (see notes on Nicholson Collection item no. 171) Good Fine for wear with even corrosion. Farthing 1675 Peck Fine or better the flan with light pitting
Five Pounds 1826 Proof, SEPTIMO edge, S.3797, Wilson & Rasmussen 213, Obverse About as struck, expert work by light smoothing in the left obverse field covers a small scratch and has caused a light depression in this area. The Reverse nFDC, the mintage figure estimates for this coin vary from 150 to 225 pieces, an extremely rare coin, sought after in all grades, one of the most beautiful designs of the entire English Milled coinage, would make a centrepiece of an advanced milled gold collection
Farthing 1665 Pattern in Gold, Portrait with short hair, Obverse 1b, Reverse B, unlisted in Gold by Peck, Plain edge, 23.5mm diameter, 8.40 grammes, Lustrous GEF, practically 'as struck' with minor haymarking on the reverse, only four examples are known, with two of these in Museums, an excessively rare coin, and would be a centrepiece coin for any prestige Farthing collection. (Ex-Spink 1986 £4000). Research has uncovered pictures online of two examples, both of these have Reverse A, with the loose drapery. In an NGC holder PF58
Guinea 1774 Proof with a plain bevelled edge, S.3728, Wilson & Rasmussen 95, die axis upright, this example without the die flaw often associated with this type (both types noted to exist -see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote), in an NGC holder and graded PF63 Cameo, a most attractive piece exhibiting a considerably superior level of finish to the currency coin. Would make a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold
Halfcrown 1663 No Stops on Obverse, XV edge, ESC 459, Bull 444, EF/GEF a stunning example exhibiting a choice blue, green and gold tone, the surfaces displaying much iridescence, a truly outstanding example that would enhance the finest Halfcrown collection. Possibly one of the best extant examples of this date and variety. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have only previously offered 3 examples, the finest grading Fine
Halfcrown 1750 VICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 609, Bull 1692, A/UNC with a deep and beautiful tone displaying areas of blue/green and gold, with flashes of red and magenta, a superb piece, Ex-Harrington Manville Collection
Halfpenny 1770 Copper ProofPeck 895, Die axis upright, 12.00 grammes, UNC with traces of lustre, a beautiful example and superior to the example in the Nicholson Collection
Maundy Set 1847 ESC 2457, Bull 3490, the Fourpence with 8 over lower 8, the Threepence with double struck 8, the Twopence with double struck 8, the Penny with partial horizontal bar to the 4. A tiny spot above the head of the Fourpence, lustrous UNC, matching and choice, this set one of the key date rarities of the entire Maundy series, and would enhance any advanced Victorian or Maundy Collection
Shilling 1851 ESC 1298, Bull 2999, A/UNC and lustrous, with golden tone in the legends, a most attractive example of this key date rarity, missing from many advanced Shilling collections, extremely desirable and very seldom encountered in high grade
Sovereign 1860 E over higher E in DEI, only the lower part of the underlying E is visible, Marsh 43, S.3852D, similar to the example in the Bentley collection (Lot 81) NEF/EF with some contact marks. Note: this overstrike is usually found on the 1861 coin.
Penny 1874H Freeman 69 dies 6+I UNC with around 15-20% lustre, in an NGC holder and graded MS63 BN, very rare, rated R16 by Freeman, rarer in higher grades, as our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have never offered this type in higher than Fine, this a superb example and would enhance any high quality Bronze Penny Collection. We note the Laurie Bamford example sold in 2006 was only graded VF
Penny 1856 Plain Trident Peck 1510 UNC with the lightest touches of cabinet friction, the obverse with some subdued lustre, the reverse with two very small tone spots compares favourably and with better overall colour than the example sold in the Roland Harris collection London Coins Auction A124 1/3/2009 Lot 662. A very rare coin in this high grade
Florin 1852 ESC 806, Bull 2820 Choice UNC with beautiful blue/green and gold toning, excellent surface with very few contact marks, a superb piece with stunning eye appeal, and would enhance any high quality Florin collection
Halfpenny 1861 F over P in HALF so appearing to read HALP, Freeman dies 6+G VG, a very rare overstrike, we note there was no example in the Nicholson collection
Sovereign 1888 Obverse 1, G: of D:G: further from the crownS.3866, DISH L8. Good Fine/NVF, Extremely Rare. David Iverson's excellent reference book 'The Jubilee HeadGold Sovereign 1887-1893' estimates that 'a fraction of 1%' of the 1888 London output used this obverse die, and assigned a rarity of R5 to this type. (only 5-10 examples estimated to survive). We note that there was no example in the Bentley Collection. Our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that we have not previously offered this type
Florin 1883 ESC 859 choice Unc with an eye catching tone over subdued brilliance graded 82 by CGS Ex-Cheshire collection N.G.C MS 64 and the finest recorded of 14 by CGS
Farthing 1771 Reverse A, the olive branch points to the right hand limb of BRITANNIA, the first 7 struck over a longer 7, by far the rarest of the three reverses, Peck 909 Obverse UNC the reverse very near so with minor cabinet friction, traces of lustre further enhance the eye appeal. Rare and desirable in this high grade and comparable in grade to the example in the Colin Cooke collection
Sixpence 1848 8 over 7, as always with this variety the 7 appears over the top of the 8, ESC 1693B, Bull 3184, Good Fine, this type Very Rare and seldom seen, and missing from many Sixpence collections.
Crown 1893 LVII ESC 305, Bull 2595, Davies 502 dies 1A, Obverse: T of VICTORIA points to a rim tooth, Reverse: Single line beneath streamer, listed as unrecorded in the 1982 Davies book, an example later appeared in the Peter Davies Collection sale (London Coins auction A124 March 1 2009 stating that the type had 'recently been discovered'), Near EF with some contact marks and edge nicks
Five Pounds 1893 ProofS.3872 EF with a series of deeper hairlines, those in the field causing a depression. With high grade example realised £20,000+ in the recent past, this represents a budget example of a type missing from many collections
Crown 1935 Raised Edge Proof with edge lettering in the wrong order. Edge reads DECUS ANNO REGNI ET TUTAMEN XXV, ESC 380, Bull 3657 nFDC attractively toned, with one small nick on St. George, the portrait and St. George retaining original frosting. Comes in the red box of issue, and the finest we have offered of this key rarity. A superb example of this stunning error edge Crown, rated R5 by ESC (5-10 examples believed to exist) and thus rarer than the 1935 Gold Proof Crown of which 25 were issued, which when offered fetches in the region of £60,000 to £80,000. This coin missing from many advanced Crown collections, and would make a welcome addition to any high quality Collection of Silver Crowns
Sovereign 1841 Marsh 24 Near Fine/About Fine, an extremely rare date and missing from many advanced Sovereign collections, this coin fresh to the market, having been given to the vendor by her father 60 years ago the family having no idea this coin was not a bullion related item
Sovereign 1820 Roman 1 in date, the top of the 1 with a shorter top right serif, Marsh 4C, (plate 4, 2002 Edition) Spink 3785C stated by them to be Extremely Rare with no price given, pleasing and even VF or better. An excessively rare variety, the first we have ever seen, with no example in the Bentley or Park House Collection none recorded by NGC and one by PCGS
Halfcrown 1693 ESC 519, Bull 860 UNC or very near so, with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a superb example of the second busts/third shields type, many times rarer in high grade than the first busts coinage, and would be a superb addition to any top quality Halfcrown collection, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Adams Collection, Spink Coin Auction No.5033 December 2005 Lot 408 hammer price £1900
Shilling 1727 George II, PlumesESC 1189, Bull 1694 EF/GEF and lustrous, minor haymarks on the reverse barely detract, an outstanding example and by far the finest we have offered of this rare type. This piece would enhance any high quality Shilling collection. Very Rare and almost unobtainable in this high grade, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that the previous finest example offered was graded NVF/VF, so actual figures show that this is much scarcer than catalogue values would suggest
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
Halfcrown 1930 ESC 779, Bull 3739 Choice UNC and fully lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece the obverse in particular with stunning eye appeal, the key date in the series and the finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This would be a choice addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a truly stunning piece, an early strike from fresh dies, the obverse portrait with fully struck hair and ribbon edge detail, the reverse shield with full detail with the Irish harp and the lion's faces all fully struck, would be a top quality addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Halfpenny 1723 Peck 803 EF with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, currency copper coinage of George I is extremely hard to locate in top grade. This example unusually well struck on both sides and worthy of a place in the highest quality collection, the finest we have handled of this date, and the finest of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-London Coins Auction A120 March 2008 Lot 1159 hammer price £900, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC MS64 BN, Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (No. BN 197), Ex-Seaby 2/6/1982
Halfpenny 1724 Peck 806 EF with traces of lustre and some tone spots, exceptional for this type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A120 March 2008 Lot 1160 hammer price £750, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC slab graded MS64 BN, Ex-Nicholson Collection (item No.BN198)
Halfcrown 1933 VIP Proof/Proof of record, Bull 3746, Davies 1710P, Coincraft G5HC-170, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, VIP Proofs of this series were produced in extremely small numbers and all and keenly sought after of the rare occasions they appear for sale, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 501 hammer price £750
Florin 1856 No Stop After Date ESC 813A, Bull 2833, Choice UNC with gold and olive toning over original mint lustre, a truly beautiful example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, collectors of the Gothic Florin series will appreciate the true rarity of choice pieces in this series. Any that achieve grades 80 and above would grace any choice Victorian Florin collection. This coin the joint finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in a PCGS holder and graded MS65, also the joint finest PCGS grade for this date, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer with the coin.
Halfpenny 1799 Bronzed Copper Proof with grained edge, Late Soho striking, Peck 1237, KH18, Obverse: Crowned Bust, upper arm of the E of GEORGIUS appears weak and almost broken, Reverse: Striking defect in the field below 99 the field sloping upwards towards the rim, the classic characteristics of this rare type, nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Dr.T.Aitken Collection, previously purchased from Spink, (sold Colin Cooke 1996), Ex-Nicholson Collection 2003 (BN325), Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1021 hammer price £400
Penny 1860 Toothed Border/Beaded Border mule, the obverse with second T in BRITT over a higher T, as Freeman 9, dies 2+B, NVG Very Rare, and listed as R17 by Freeman, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 10, Ex-Croydon Coin Auctions 4/5/2010 Lot 166, Ex-Frank Stephenson Collection, London Coins Auction A157 June 2017 Lot 2846 hammer price £550
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, nFDC to FDC toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke Collection Lot 144, May 2006, Ex-Farthing Specialist (around 1980), Ex-T.D.Shepherd Collection
Halfpenny 1790 Pattern in Brown Gilt, by Droz. Peck 955, DH6, Obverse: Undraped bust to right with a wreath of 11 leaves and 3 berries, DROZ.F. on truncation. Reverse: Quatrefoil before and after the date, the exergue shows a small line-flaw from the 7 of the date and touches the F of DROZ.F. to the left of the exergue. Edge: RENDER TO CESAR THE THINGS WHICH ARE CESARS, A Very Rare Pattern, nFDC and retaining much original colour, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest of just 2 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Cooke 10/2/1995, Ex-Nicholson collection 2003 (BN312)
Farthing 1879 Large 9 ProofFreeman 540A dies 5+C rated R19 by Freeman (2-5 examples believed to exist) nFDC nicely toned with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 305 hammer price £440
Farthing 1890 Bronze ProofFreeman 563 dies 7+F. Extremely Rare and listed as R19 by Freeman with only a small number extant, nFDC with uneven toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 316 hammer price £360
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