Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP61. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections, this coin is in an older style PCGS holder and seems very conservatively graded at MS61 with little or no contact marks and hairlines discernible under magnification, an example of this coin in PCGS SP63 realised £15,000 hammer in our September 2020 auction
Sovereign 1838 with double struck date Marsh 22, GEF with some light surface marks and a gentle edge bruise, Ex-Bentley Collection Lot 398 realised £3000 hammer price, Very Rare. Especially in this high grade
Sovereign 1859 'Ansell' type, Marsh 42A with the additional line on the ribbon behind the ear, VF the reverse slightly better, 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.
Sovereign 1831 WW on truncation (no stops) S.3829A, Marsh 16A, listed as R5 by Marsh (9 to 14 examples believed to exist) a bold and collectable Fine, very rare and sought after, missing from many advanced Sovereign collections
Florin 1869 ESC 834, Bull 2867, Davies 749 dies 3A, Top Cross on reverse does not touch border beads. Die Number 5. EF/GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks, retaining plenty of mint lustre with golden toning in the legends and with considerable eye appeal. We note this piece considerably superior to the example in the Andrew Wayne and Roland Harris Collections
Shilling 1735 Roses and Plumes ESC 1198, Bull 1707 in an NGC holder and graded MS62, Ex-Cheshire Collection, many early George II Shillings hard to find in high grades. At the time of writing, NGC have only graded one finer example.
Shilling 1894 Small Obverse Letters, Bull 3157, Davies 1013, dies 1B, Obverse: I of DEI point to a space, Reverse Left hand Crown's cross points to a bead, NEF with some minor contact marks on the obverse, Very Rare, and much sought by Shilling variety collectors. We note the Ex-Peter Davies Collection piece graded as EF sold in London Coins Auction A124 Lot 1229, realised £500 hammer price as far back as 28/2/2009
Halfpenny 1773 No Stop after REX Peck 905 EF with traces of lustre on both sides, a small spot on either side barely detracts. Listed as Very Scarce by Peck, our archive database reveals we have only previously offered one example , this in the Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006, the Ex-Nicholson Collection example, described as EF with lustre and realised £260 hammer price
Sixpence 1735 5 over 4 Roses and Plumes ESC 1610A, Bull 1746 rated R3 by ESC, Very Rare, we have not previously offered this type, we note also that there was no example in the Alfred Bolecollection
Sixpence 1735 5 over 4 Roses and Plumes ESC 1610A, Bull 1746 rated R3 by ESC, VG or better with some weakness on the obverse in the left field, Very Rare, we have not previously offered this type, we note also that there was no example in the Alfred Bolecollection
Guinea 1774 ProofS.3728 Wilson & Rasmussen 95, upright die alignment, Plain bevelled edge, in a PCGS holder and graded PR64 Cameo, and with WINGS gold sticker (choice for the stated grade) a superb piece, choice and rare, showing the characteristic die flaw in the reverse field associated on some examples of this type (see illustration and notes in Wilson and Rasmussen Page 140 footnote). Stunning detail and eye appeal, the quality of strike considerably superior to the comparable currency issues of the period, a handsome and attractive addition to any quality collection of early milled gold. The only one graded by PCGS so yet another indication of this coins rarity
Sovereign 1908C (Ottawa Mint) Satin FinishS.3970 in a PCGS holder and graded SP63. One of the rarest Sovereigns in the entire series. See Notes in Marsh pages 81-83. Marsh stated that he had only recorded 11 examples, a superb piece and missing from many advanced gold collections.
Half Sovereign 1826 ProofS.3804, Wilson & Rasmussen 249. Without the extra tuft of hair. in a PCGS holder and graded PR65DCAM, a stunning example of the Proof striking from the sets of the year. The Proof striking accentuates the intricacy of the design, and truly enhances the work of the designer. We note only 7 examples of this type have been graded by PCGS. An example graded PR65+ DCAM and a PR66 DCAM are the only finer graded pieces. A very sought after issue with a tiny mintage of 150 pieces, this type missing from many advanced milled gold and/or Half Sovereign collections
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9, S.3800 GEF and choice with subdued mint lustre and hints of toning around the reverse design, An extremely rare type, with only a small fraction of the 1825 mintage bearing the Laureate Head. Rated R3 by Marsh, this type normally only encountered in low to middle grade, this an exceptional example, formerly in the Bentley Collection (8/5/2013, Part 3, Lot 952 - realised £7440 inclusive of buyers premium), in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, worthy of a place in any high quality Sovereign collection
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse Marsh 58, Die Number 32, Extremely rare and rated R4 by Marsh, GVF/NEF and retaining some lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50. The finest known of just 2 examples recorded by the LCGS Population Report. One of the key date rarities in the Victorian Sovereign series. We note this coin now lists at £4000 in VF and £9000 EF in the Standard Catalogue. Notes in the Bentley Collection Catalogue state that only three Die Numbers have been seen for this date (28, 32 and 33), although others are claimed to exist (namely 12,15, 34 and 35) they have not been traced.
Crown 1687 TERTIO ESC 78, Bull 743, UNC and retaining much original mint lustre, the reverse enhanced by blue/green and cinnamon tone, the obverse showing some weakness to the top of the wreath, as often encountered on this series, however a choice piece exhibiting superb eye appeal and worthy of a place in the finest Crown collection
Halfcrown 1750 ESC 609, Bull 1692 UNC and choice with even gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Terner Collection and formerly in a PCGS holder graded MS64, the PCGS ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing and no longer available
Farthing 1679 Peck 530 Choice UNC and toned in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 739. Charles II Farthings very seldom encountered in this high grade. Since this coin was graded another 42000 coins have been graded, this has still to be bettered. It remains the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report.
Crown 1821 SECUNDO ESC 246, Bull 2310, UNC with even grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, the second finest known of 36 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 689
Sovereign 1823 Marsh 7, the 3 in the date appears double struck, Fine, a collectable example of this very rare date, missing from many Sovereign collections. Rated R3 by Marsh
Halfpenny 1732 Peck 842 Choice UNC with a hint of lustre, graded LCGS 85 and in their holder. A truly superb piece and worthy of a place in the finest copper collection. Superior to any of the examples of this date offered in the Nicholson Collection. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 985. The only piece recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Choice George II copper extremely hard to obtain and seldom offered in this quality. We note the PCGS Population Report records no examples in any MS grade, NGC records just a single example in MS65.
Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC PF64 BN this data recorded at the time of LCGS Encapsulation, (the ticket no longer with the coin), the second finest known of 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1858 close ccc in date ESC 816B, Bull 2839, Davies 731 UNC the obverse with olive and gold tone, the reverse with touched of blue and magenta tone. Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC MS64 (the NGC ticket no longer with the coin.) In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example of this date and type recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All Gothic Florins difficult to find in grades 80 and above, the LCGS Population statistics show only 22 currency coins of all Gothic dates have achieved grades above 80
Halfpenny 1748 Peck 878 UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. The Finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 997.
Farthing 1868 Bronze ProofPeck 1882, UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, very rare and missing from many advanced Farthing collections. Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Halfcrown 1745 Roses DECIMO NONO edge, ESC 605, Bull 1687 GVF/NEF with touches of gold toning and underlying mint lustre. A small edge crack barely detracts, Ex-Lord Stewartby Collection.
MaundyPenny 1689 GVIELMVS error legend on the obverse, LT for ET error on the reverse ESC 2299, no Bull equivalent, VF toned the date off-flan as with many Maundy Pennies of this date, with some adjustment lines, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 40, a very rare piece, these are always keenly sought after on the rare occasions they are offered, Ex-Harrington Manville collection
Farthing 1862 Thin 8 over Large 8, a choice UNC example, the obverse with a superb 'satiny' tone, the reverse with around 25% lustre, struck from different dies to the Cooke Collection Lot 160 coin, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, unlisted by Peck or Freeman, certainly a coin for the Farthing Variety specialist
Halfcrown 1897 ESC 731, Bull 2783 UNC and choice with a deep and original colourful tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63 (the NGC ticket no longer with the coin)
Farthing 1883 Perfect F in F:D: Choice UNC with around 90%/75% lustre, LCGS Variety 02, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, this date scarce in high grades, the joint finest known of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Sixpence 1901 ESC 1771, Bull 3294 Choice UNC with and attractive golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Sixpence 1696 Second Bust Pattern. Obverse: Fine work, a more finely engraved rendition of the Second Bust. MVS lower in GVLIELMVS, the final S lower still. Reverse: Small Crowns with Later harp, die axis inverted, 7 strings to harp. The lower bar of the E of REX very weak (appears RFX unless under magnification), the 9 of the date blocked. Bull 1304, Rarity 6, not listed in the 1992 ESC, but referred to in a footnote on page 148 thus 'There is a Second Bust Sixpence of much finer style in the National Collection. This is undoubtedly a pattern together with the Crown and Halfcrown (ESC 93 and ESC 540) of similar style. This example is the plate coin in the Bull 'English Silver Coinage' 2015 edition. Only 3 examples exist, only 2 being in private hands. This example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 30. A highly important piece and a rare opportunity to own such an important coin
Half Sovereign 1821 ProofS.3802 UNC retaining much original mint brilliance and touches of red toning in places, the obverse with some light tooling in the field between the King's forehead and D:G:, a true rarity and one-year type design. The reverse by Pistrucci is considered to be one of the classic and most beautiful 19th Century designs. We note the currency coin now lists at £5750, this being rated R5 by Marsh, (estimated 9-14 known) the Proof coin now listing at £8500, a considerably more rare and desirable coin, and seldom offered for sale. Our archive database shows that we have only offered one previous example, this was in November 2003. This type missing from many advanced Half Sovereign collections, one of a number of high grade and George IV gold pieces in this sale
Sovereign 1841 as Marsh 24 Unbarred A's in GRATIA Near Fine, an extremely rare date missing from many Sovereign collections, and seldom offered in any grade.
Shilling 1927 Second Reverse Matt ProofESC 1440A, Bull 3831 listed as 'not traced' by Bull who listed the rarity as R7 (one or two believed to exist). Stated by Krause to have been produced for photographic purposes only. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 91. As struck with very small tone spots, of the highest rarity and would enhance any high quality Shilling collection. Ex-Goldbergs Pre-Long Beach sale 85 May 31-Jun 2 2015 Lot 3924
Farthing 1675 Peck 528 A superb and choice piece in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A well struck example on both obverse and reverse undoubtedly contributing to the high grade. The finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing, 38 examples had been recorded, the next finest Charles II currency Farthing being graded 75, therefore this clearly a superior piece. A true mint state example with excellent detail and surfaces, very few extant in this high grade, would enhance any top quality copper collection, one of a number of high quality slabbed copper Farthings in this sale
Shilling 1727 George II Roses and Plumes ESC 1190, Bull 1695, a choice and sharply struck example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a stunning example and the finest of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This piece is markedly superior to the example formerly in the celebrated Roger Shuttlewood collection
Sovereign 1921S Marsh 281 one of the run of key date Sydney Mint Sovereigns from the George V series, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. Ex-PCGS MS63 Park House Collection. A Very rare date and type, even more so in this high grade, rated R3 by Marsh
Sovereign 1860 Inverted A for V in VICTORIA, 8 of date repunched over a weaker low 8, and with letter O for 0 in date. The date evenly spaced (date as Bentley Lot 1006) whereas the normal date type for this year shows a tall 0 closer to the 6. S.3852D, VF/NEF and superior to both the 'Inverted A' coins in the Bentley Collection, which both realised £1080 when auctioned in 2012-2013
Farthing 1896 Pattern with Small Veiled Head, the legend completely circling the head, Freeman 781, Peck 2070, (Freeman 1985 edition Plate XIV, illustrations H+M) a superb chocolate toned example in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. Of extreme rarity, rated R18 by Freeman (6-15 examples believed to exist). Would enhance any connoisseur Farthing collection, indeed we have only seen one other example offered
DecimalPennyTrial 1961 Obverse: 'Gillick' bust of Elizabeth II right, + ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . REGINA . F:D: as used on the Farthing 1954-1956, Reverse: E II R monogram ONE DECIMAL PENNY 1 CENT 1961 20mm diameter in bronze, 2.90 grammes, Freeman 793, (rated R19, 2-5 examples believed to exist,1985 edition plate XV), Peck 2530, KM#Pn139, EF with some spots and a trace of lustre, we note another example formed part of the Cheshire collection
Farthing 1730 Peck 854 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a superb piece with the King's portrait and Britannia sharp and attractive, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All George II Young Head Farthings very desirable in high grade and are seldom encountered, this piece would enhance any high quality copper collection
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673 About EF, the obverse with some contact marks on the Queen's hair, the reverse with a few small rim nicks visible under magnification, Ex-David Sellwood collection
Farthing 1849 as Peck 1570, 4 over lower 4, No stop after date, the B of BRITANNIAR with no serifs, LCGS variety 05, the only example of this die pair thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. A rare variety on an already rare date. Attractive chestnut brown colour with even fields and traces of mint lustre. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthing 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1389 KF17, Obverse with Portrait 1 with incuse side whiskers, Reverse with Britannia's hair waved on the top, the olive branch with 7 leaves, all attached, attractively toned and with very light friction, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Finchampstead Collection
Farthing 1825 the IIII with the third and fourth I's overstruck, the third I over a left tilted I, the fourth I over a lower I. A choice and superb example of this unusual type, displaying a rich, deep gold and magenta tone, over flashes of mint lustre. A truly beautiful example and would enhance any quality copper collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85
Farthing 1839 FID: DEF. (missing top colon dot), First A in GRATIA unbarred, LCGS variety 10. in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82. A highly lustrous example, the obverse with slightly subdued colour, the reverse with almost full mint lustre. No fewer than 13 varieties of 1839 currency Farthings have been recorded by the LCGS Population Report and of all coins recorded of all the types only one piece has graded higher. Very few Victorian Farthings offered with this much mint lustre, would enhance any quality copper collection
Farthing 1854 Peck 1580 a superb example with choice glossy fields, pleasing tone and traces of original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Colin Cooke collection Lot 190
Farthing 1879 Ordinary 9 in date Freeman 538, dies 5+C a sharply struck example with traces of original lustre and considerable eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this example superior to the Colin Cooke Collection example graded which only NEF/EF. It is interesting to note that PCGS have not graded any examples higher than MS64, also NGC records only 2 examples at MS65, so clearly an under-rated type.
Farthing 1880 4 Berries, Open 8 in date, LCGS variety 02, Rare and unlisted by Peck, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke Collection. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80
Farthing 1888 Freeman 560 dies 7+F a superb and well struck piece, displaying around 80% original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the second finest known of 17 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, of comparable quality to the example in the Colin Cooke collection
Crown 1831 WW incuse on truncation Plain edge Proof, ESC 271, Bull 2462, die axis inverted, 27.34 grammes, nFDC with rich original gold and blue/green tone, a very rare and desirable type forming part of the Proof set of the year. All William IV Crowns are highly prized and this type is missing from many advanced Crown collections
Crown 1965 Satin Finish Specimen striking ESC 393O, Bull 4341, Davies 2301M. Excessively rare rated R5 by Bull and R6 by the 1992 ESC. This example in an NGC holder and graded SP67. The NGC Top Population coin, and the finest known example across three major grading companies. At the time of writing, our research has uncovered 11 examples graded by third party grading companies, some entries which may be duplicated. LCGS has graded 4 examples, in grades 82, 88 (2) and 90. PCGS has graded 3 examples, all SP65, and NGC has graded 4 examples SP62, SP64 (2) and this superb SP67 example. The fields display an even shimmering satin lustre, and displaying the die polish lines associated with this type under strong magnification, a key indicator of this excessively rare type. A wonderful example and would be a centrepiece coin in any advanced Crown collection. We note an example of this type sold in London Coins Auction A166 1/9/2019 described as 'nFDC with underlying brilliance' sold for £5500 hammer price
Sovereign 1832 Second Bust, Marsh 17 UNC and lustrous the reverse with the lightest of friction to the highest points only, a superior example, Ex-Charles Wander Collection
Halfcrown 1689 First Shields, Caul and Interior frosted, with pearls, Second L over M in GVLIELMVS UNC with a beautiful and original blue/green tone, light haymarks and very minor cabinet friction only, a truly superior example, would certainly enhance an advanced Halfcrown collection.
Sovereign 1850 with a 5 struck over the 8 of the date, a recently discovered type, NVF/Good Fine and extremely rare, the overstrike extremely bold and clear. This the same variety as the coin listed in the Bentley Collection (Lot 986), where it was stated 'the cataloguer has heard of only one other specimen extant' and that the Bentley collector waited 5 years to acquire his example. We note the Bentley example, described as 'Cleaned, Good Very Fine' realised £2520 in May 2013. In the light of this, there will be few opportunities to obtain this coin for any advanced Sovereign Collection, and it may be many years before another example is offered
Halfpenny 1720 Peck 795 UNC or very near so, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a superb example that would enhance any advanced Halfpenny collection. Must surely be among the finest known examples extant. In over 38000 coins graded since this, there have been no further examples submitted
Halfpenny 1775 Peck 908 UNC and choice with some remaining mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC MS65BN (no NGC ticket, this information recorded at the time of LCGS encapsulation) the joint finest of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1860 Beaded Border/Toothed Border muleFreeman 8, dies 1+D VG cleaned, in an LCGS yellow ticket holder 'Cleaned VG', Extremely rare and rated R18 by Freeman, both the mule types are extremely rare and are missing from many advanced Penny collections
Penny 1861 Freeman 22 dies 4+D Choice UNC and almost fully lustrous, slightly subdued on the reverse, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris collection London Coins Auction A124 28/2/2009 Lot 696, hammer price £220, the joint finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Penny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 10 dies 2+D Choice UNC toned, the reverse with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris collection London Coins Auction A124 28/2/2009 Lot 687 hammer price £100
Halfpenny 1697 E over B in GVLIELMVS unlisted by Peck, we note there was no equivalent type in the Nicholson Collection, an unrecorded type VF and struck off-centre with around 2mm flan showing beyond the border between 10 o'clock and 3 o'clock on the obverse and correspondingly between 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock on the reverse
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, comes with Colin Adams collection ticket
Halfpenny 1699 Date in Legend with GVLIELMV . error, unlisted by Peck, similar to the example in the Nicholson Collection (item 115) and appears struck from the same dies, VG or better on a porous flan, the error very clear, with stop following GVLIELMV also clear
Farthing 1847 with Inverted 1 over normal 1 in date giving the appearance of a Roman 1, this in similar style to the similar Sovereign variety of this date (See Bentley sale Lot 408), Reverse B (no flaw by Britannia's arm) B of BRIT has no serifs top or bottom, date spacing 8 3/4 teeth, the date spacing as LCGS Variety 06. EF/NEF and presumably very rare, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms we have not previously offered this type. We note also that there was no corresponding type in the Colin Cooke collection
Penny 1909 Freeman 168 dies 2+D UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, Ex-T.Stone collection London Coins Auction A107 28/11/2004 Lot 1275, hammer price £34, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 1/3/2014 Lot 1880 hammer price £60
Crown 1718 8 over 6 Roses and Plumes QUINTO, ESC 111A, Bull 1542 NEF attractively toned with minor adjustment lines, Ex-London Coins Auction A155 Andrew Howells Collection, Lot 568
Halfpenny 1729 Peck 830 UNC evenly struck and a super example of the Young Head portrait type, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly part of the Andrew Wayne Collection, sold in London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 (Lot 980), this is one of the very early submissions to LCGS (UIN 0000030) and after a further 43,000 coins have been graded, is still the finest recorded example, thus proving the rarity of these early copper pieces.
Penny 1874H Freeman 76 dies 7+I GVF with field corrosion, we note that all previous examples we have offered have graded Fine or below, rated R17 by Freeman and very rare, we also note that there was no example of this type in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections
Farthing 1673 No Stops on Obverse Peck 525 Fine and bold, very few known examples, the listing for the Cooke collection states 'we know of none better than GF', this example certainly compares favourably with the Cooke collection example. Listed as Extremely Rare by Peck, we note we have only offered one previous example, London Coins Auction A151 6/12/2015 Lot 2310 described as 'better than Fine, bold and clear' which realised £200 hammer price
Sovereign 1937 ProofS.4076 in an NGC holder and graded PF66 an exceptional piece, Ex*- D.Moore Collection, the star designation only given to choice coins with exceptional eye appeal and quality for the given grade. Less than 1% of all coins receive this and many of these pieces are just short of Cameo designation
Shilling 1850 50 over 49 or 46 ESC 1297, Bull 2997/2998 About VF/VF and Very Rare. All 1850 Shillings very rare, with the overdate variety even more so. The second finest example of this type we have offered, only the Andrew Wayne Collection example was superior
Halfpenny 1672 Copper ProofPeck 509 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded PF62 BN, the NGC ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing, only the third example we have offered in 16 years
Penny 1860 Beaded Border/Toothed Border muleFreeman 8 dies 1+D, VG with all major details clear, Extremely Rare and seldom offered in any grade, both the 1860 mule types seldom seen and missing from many Victorian Penny collections
CrownGeorge IVundatedPattern (c.1829) ESC 265A, Bull 2353, struck in White Metal. Obverse similar in style to the 1821 crowns, with no B.P. below the bust. Reverse Royal Arms with supporters, with M (Merlen) below. Similar in style to the Whiteaves patterns of the period, No legend, 16.79 grammes, Near EF with a few surface marks, Extremely Rare, rated R6 by ESC (3 or 4 examples known). We note the example in the Maritime Collection (London Coins Auction A148 Lot 1782 realised £1500 hammer price as far back as September 2014
Penny 1860 Toothed Border/Beaded Border muleFreeman 9 dies 2+B, also with R over lower 'thin' R in VICTORIA and higher T in BRITT, VG and free from problems, very rare in any grade, both the 1860 mule types seldom seen and missing from many Victorian Penny collections
Threepence 1853 ESC 2060, Bull 3384 UNC or very near so with the lightest friction to the highest points, attractively toned, Very Rare, especially in this high grade, we note the example in the Andrew Wayne collection in UNC sold for £580 hammer price as long ago as June 2006
Crown 1821 Uniface trials or electrotypes for both sides of the coin, the reverse slightly convex, struck in silver; The reverse displays a small raised dot on the horse's breast, This ties in with ESC 262 (page 33 1992 edition) which states:- 'a small dot on the horse's body' which 'has not yet been removed' Rayner is referring to a plain edge coin minted the following year exhibiting the same characteristics as this piece. The reverse also missing the streamer, this also referred to in Linecar & Stone 6 on a copper trial (Page 57) where it is stated 'This would appear to be an artist's trial the check the erasion of the streamer' We also note some raised dots on the King's portrait, this would appear to be an intermediate pattern whose design was adopted, albeit with some changes, on the 1821-1822 Currency issues, Both sides NEF with matching dark grey tone, and both sides with full edge inscription as on the currency 1821 issue, an interesting insight into the progression on artists types 1820-1822. A coin of this description with the dot, but with full streamer and dated 1820 was present in the Forster, Marshall, Brice, Lingford, Clarke-Thornhill, Nobleman, Hamilton-Smith, Monagu and Murdochcollections
Sixpence 1911 ESC 1795, Bull 3871, Davies 1862 Dies 2A. Obverse: I of BRITT points to a space. Reverse: Colon of FID points to a bead, Choice UNC with Golden toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Peter J.Davies Collection, LCA A124 28/2/2009 Lot 1345
Threepence 1863 ESC 2070, Bull 3401 UNC and lustrous with some minor hairlines, superior to the examples in both the Andrew Wayne and Roland Harris collections, our archive database, stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the finest of this date we have handled
Halfpenny 1880 Freeman 341A dies 15*+P in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB, rated R12 by Freeman, we note that there was no example in the Andrew Wayne collection
Penny 1861 Freeman 18 dies 2+D Fine, rated at R13 by Freeman, probably rarer than Freeman suggests, we note there was no example in either the Andrew Wayne or Roland Harris collections
Sovereign 1929M Marsh 247 GEF/AU the obverse with a heavier contact mark in the field, rated R3 by Marsh and of comparable quality to the Ex-Park House Collection example, which later sold in London Coins Auction A154 September 2016 for £2000 hammer price
Halfcrown 1743 Roses ESC 603A, Bull 1684 EF/GEF with scattered light haymarks, and some light adjustment lines, a very sharply struck piece, very desirable with superb eye appeal, comes with old Glendining's ticket 'The Willis Collection Sale 7 October 1992, Lot 362, and another ticket stating 'Ex-Glen July 31/44 Lot 149 cost £2/15/-' the reverse of this ticket saying Proof
Crown 1663 Reddite Electrotype VF the scarcer electrotype companion to the Petition, and not represented in the Maritime Collection offered in London Coins Auction A147 7/12/2014
Farthing 1700 B in BRIT broken at it's base and resembling an R, Small T's in TERTIVS, extra large E and V, Large V's in GVLIELMVS, as Cooke Collection No.514, as Peck 667, VF/NVF, a very high grade for this poorly-struck issue, and vastly superior to the example in the Cooke collection, comes with Farthing Specialist envelope
Sovereign 1853 WW Raised, the date figures with 8 over lower 8, the underlying 8 broken at it's base, the 1 and 5 also with traces of double striking under magnification Marsh 36, S.3852C, NEF/EF with small edge nicks, we note there was no similar type in the extensive Bentley collection
Shilling 1921 ESC 1431, Bull 3813, Davies 1807 dies 4E Obverse: Low relief head with I of GEORGIVS pointing to a space between two rim teeth, Reverse: Tuft on lion's tail in closer to the M of IMP, the right leg of the N of IND points to a space between two rim teeth, the second scarcest die pairing of the five pairings known for this date EF/GEF, we note the example in the Peter Davies collection described as toned A/UNC realised £250 hammer price way back in our Auction A124 in February 2009
Crown 1658 8 over 7 CromwellESC 10, Bull 240, GVF/NEF with a few old thin scratches in the obverse field visible under magnification, the die crack at it's later stage, Ex-Alan Jordan Collection
Shilling 1666 Guinea Head with Elephant below ESC 1027, Bull 509, Fair/NVG the obverse with scratches, the reverse with some weak areas, however a key rarity with very few pieces in exisence, rated at R4 by Bull and ESC, this type missing from all but the most advanced Shilling collections, our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows that this is the first we have offered
Sovereign 1881M Shield Reverse, the portrait with rounded truncation, see notes in McDonald (Page 59) NVF/VF, we note there was no example in the Bentley Collection
Halfcrown 1853 ProofESC 687, Bull 2736 UNC the obverse with some very minor contact marks and the coin has been cleaned. 14.12 grammes. Further research shows that PCGS and NGC have graded just 17 examples of this coin. Only issued as part of the 1853 Proof sets, which are of extreme rarity, this is a rare opportunity to obtain a key coin in the Victorian Halfcrown series. This last such coin offered by us was in February 2009.Our archive database indicates we have only previously offered one example, this being sold twice by us, as part of the Andrew Wayne and Roland Harris collections.
Penny 1863 Die Number 2, Freeman 45, dies 6+G (Rarity 19), Gouby BP1863C, Satin 47, pleasant Fine with some old scratches consistent with a Fine grade, this is the first example we have offered. As a relative guide to rarity, in the past we have offered one Die Number 3 and five Die Number 4 Pennies and 6 1877 narrow dates the last of which realised £5500. We also note the Laurie Bamford example of this die number 2 described as VF sold for a hefty £4000 way back in 2006 since when many coin prices have risen by multiples. There was no example in the Workman 1, Workman 2, Alderley, Crocker or Roland Harris Collections
Penny 1860 60 over 59 Copper, Peck 1521, UNC with traces of lustre in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the date shows complete figures 6 and 0, and traces of both the 5 and 9 of the underlying 59, this feature rarely seen and as clear an overstrike as we have seen for this rare type, the finest known of 5 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Spink Auction 68 23/3/1989, Ex-Hopetoun House Collection
Halfpenny 1745 Peck 875 UNC an extremely choice example, attractively toned with small traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113, 5/6/2006 (Lot 994). One of the first coins encapsulated by CGS (UIN 0000035). LCGS has now recorded over 42000 coins on its Population report and only one other coin of this date has been recorded. We note only 4 George II currency Halfpennies of all dates have attained the 85 grade, with none recorded higher, therefore a choice coin for the type collector
Halfcrown 1908 ESC 753, Bull 3574 UNC and lustrous in an NGC holder and graded NGC MS64, Ex-Cheshire Collection, the NGC Census shows this to be the joint finest thus far graded
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B, Freeman 288 dies 7+E, Fine or slightly better for wear, with some contact marks and some verdigris to the left of the lighthouse, Very rare, we note there was no example in the Nicholson, Norweb or Andrew Wayne collections
Halfpenny 1861 Freeman 269 dies 3+E UNC and lustrous, rated R17 by Freeman, comparable to the example in the Andrew Wayne and latterly the Roland Harris collection, we note that we have only offered two previous example in 15 years
Halfcrown 1875 ESC 696, Bull 2745 GEF/AU with a subtle light golden tone, a most pleasing example with considerable eye appeal, Ex-Andrew Wayne Collection, London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 Lot 932
Halfpenny 1697 GVLILMVS error, with stop after BRITANNIA, similar obverse die to Peck 649, however this with stop on the reverse and unlisted as such by Peck, 10.53 grammes, we note also there was no example without the reverse stop in the Nicholson collection, where it is also quoted that Peck recorded only one example of this spelling error
Penny 1877 Narrow date, Freeman 90 dies 8+H (Rarity 18) one of the rarest and most sought after currency types in the entire Bun Penny series, almost always encountered in low grade, this example around Fine, and considerably superior to the example sold in London Coins Auction A129 (Lot 2034) graded LCGS 20 which realised £7020 inclusive of buyers premium. The variety beyond dispute and this example quite possibly one of the finest examples in existence, we note we have handled only 5 other examples since 2003, we also note this is superior to the example in the Laurie BamfordCollection sold in 2006 described as 'Fair', hence a rare opportunity for the advanced collector of the key varieties in this series
Sovereign 1874 Shield Reverse, Marsh 58, S.3853B, Die Number 28 VF/GVF the obverse with some heavier contact marks, overall superior to the example sold in the Bentley Collection 27/9/2012 Lot 624 which realised £6480 inclusive of buyers premium, one of a trio of 1874 Die Number Sovereigns offered in this sale, all extremely rare
Sixpence 1848 8 over 6 ESC 1693A, Bull 3183, UNC with prooflike fields, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, a superb piece and the only, and therefore finest example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. When this date does show up it is usually in lower grades, a key date rarity missing from many collections
Penny 1861 Freeman 18 dies 2+D Fine, rated at R13 by Freeman, probably rarer than Freeman suggests, we note there was no example in either the Andrew Wayne or Roland Harris collections
Florin 1853 ProofESC 809, Bull 2827 UNC to nFDC in an LCGS holder and graded 85, retaining much original mint brilliance, very seldom seen, we note there was no example in either the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections, indeed our auction archive stretching back to 2003 indicates this is the first example we have offered
Sovereign 1825 Laureate Head Marsh 9 GEF/AU with some light contact marks on prooflike fields, sharp and with much eye appeal, an extremely rare coin one of the key pieces in the entire Sovereign series and difficult to find in high grade, of similar quality to the example in the Bentley Collection Part 3, Ex-London Coins Auction A145 1/6/2014 Lot 2213 hammer price £6435, now in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Octorino 1913 Pattern by Huth, an Iron Piedfort, Bull 3866, 6.96 grammes, struck by John Pinches, GEF with minor spots, rated R7 by Bull, possibly unique, Ex-Norweb collection, Spink Auction 56 19/11/1986 Lot 1139, Ex Glendining 4/10/1962 (lot 315), Ex-Huth collection (Sotheby 1927), comes with collector's ticket
Penny 1876H Freeman 89 dies 8+K, Close date, Choice UNC with practically full lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 740, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfcrown 1848 8 over 7 in date Davies 572 Ex-Colin Adams Collection near Fine and graded 15 by CGS and in their holder, a rarity with this only the second example recorded on the LCGS database
Penny 1860 Beaded Border Proof, 9.6 grammes, Thick rim, portrait with large 'bulging' eye, Gouby Obverse A1, Reverse a, (R of REG rotated slightly forwards, and the foot of the R does not touch the E), Reverse Shield with double raised lines, LCW below shield, no rock to left of lighthouse, die axis inverted, Gouby states 3 known, UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-Laurie Bamford Collection, DNW 20/6/2006 Lot 168 (£1412), Ex-B.Workman collection (by exchange) this an extremely rare opportunity to obtain this type seldom seen on the market
Halfcrown 1673 A of FRA over R ESC 473A, Bull 464, ESC rates at R3, Bull rates at R5, Good Fine with a couple of areas of discoloration, superior to the example in the Colin Adams Collection (Spink 2005)
Shilling 1879 No Die Number Davies 912, Dies 7C. Chignon end tapers to a faint circle. Cross on crown points to a space. Ex-Eric P.Newman collection NGC MS63 (this ticket no longer with the coin, information collected at the time of LCGS slabbing) UNC and colourfully toned, in an LCGS holder, slabbed and graded LCGS 78
Sovereign 1920M Marsh 238, S.3999 , in a PCGS holder and graded MS62+, Ex-Bentley collection Lot 833, Ex Winsor and Sons, Jamberoo, NSW Australia, purchased c.2004 (realised £6240 in the Bentley Sale)
Halfpenny 1731 Peck 840 Toned UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 984
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter C Freeman 288A dies 7+F VG , very rare and seldom offered, we note there was no example in the Norweb, or Andrew Wayne collections
Third Farthing 1844 RE for REG Peck 1607, struck on a thin flan, Peck states, probably all late mint strikings and therefore not issued for currency GEF/EF toned with a small dig to the left of the trident Ex-C.R.Tyler collection, Ex-Farthing Specialist
Halfpennies (2) 1675 5 over 3 type as Peck 528, now listed by Spink under S.3393, Good Fine and bold, Very Rare, we note that of the 5 examples recoded in the Nicholson collection, this is different to all of them, comes with old collector's tick et stating 'Seaby June 1967 £8-10-0' where it was recorded as a 1673 coin, 1694 Peck 602 GF/NVF, comes with old collector's ticket stating 'Mayfair Coin Co, Regent St. London June 1968 £5-10-0'
Sixpence 1707 After Union ESC 1587AS.3619 with BR.FRA as on the Pre-Union coins, also, Nearer VF than Fine with gold tone, Ex-P.Cattermole collection, only the second and by far the finest example we have offered, superior to the example in the Alfred Bole collection, listed as R2 by ESC, this seems conservative in view of the numbers seen, indeed the accompanying old Spink collector's ticket states 'First ever seen', now listed at £450 by Spink in Fine with no prices given for higher grades
Sixpence 1850 5 over 3 ESC 1695A About UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 75, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 912
Halfcrown 1915 ESC 762 Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, Ex-Cheshire collection NGC MS64, the second finest known of 52 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Farthing 1867 Freeman 516 dies 3+B UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Michael Freeman collection 1984, Ex-Farthing Specialist April 1986
Sixpence 1911 ESC 1795Davies 1862 Dies 2A. Obverse I of BRITT points to a space. Reverse Colon of FID points to a bead, Choice UNC and with a deep golden tone, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Peter.J.Davies Collection London Coin Auction A124 28 Feb 2009 Lot 1345
Halfcrown 1697 E over B below bust, and TVTAMEN with inverted A for V ESC 548C, VF with a slight adjustment mark on the French shield, rated R4 by ESC, (11-20 examples believed to exist), an extremely rare type with plenty of provenance, Ex-Spink Auction 21 14/1/1982, Ex-Spink Numismatic Circular July 1995 Lot 4242, Ex-Colin Adams Collection Spink 1/12/2005 Lot 462, Ex-DNW 5/12/2012 Lot 485, comes with two old tickets
Halfcrown 1678 ESC 480, Bull 479, No stop after BR, no stop after HIB NVF with some old scratches, Very Rare rated R4 by ESC, (11-20 examples thought to exist) Ex-Colin Adams collection, Spink 30/11/2005 Lot 340
Farthing 1880 4 Berries ProofFreeman 542 dies 5+D, listed in the 1985 Freeman catalogue as 'No Specimen known', listed by Peck as Peck 1900, Peck states the only location as 'B' (Fred Baldwin), Ex-Norweb collection (part 3), Spink Auction no.56 19/11/1986 Lot 1114, Ex-Farthing Specialist, a minor streak of discolouration on the reverse otherwise nFDC with much lustre
Halfpenny 1843 Peck 1527 UNC and attractively toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1033
Farthing 1866 Bronze ProofFreeman 515 dies 3+B, nFDC and lightly toned, Very Rare, only 2 recorded locations, Ex-C.W.Peck collection, Ex-Farthing Specialist, whose envelope states 'First seen in 25 years'
Penny 1874H Freeman 76 dies 7+I rated R17 by Freeman, seldom seen in any grade, NF/VG with all major details clear, Ex-London Coins Auction A130 5/9/2010 Lot 1894, we note that there was no example in the Roland Harris or Andrew Wayne collections
Sixpence 1864 Small Date, serif 4 Davies 1066 Die Number 31 Choice UNC and lustrous, slabbed and graded LCGS 85, the only example thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1426
Sixpence 1857 ESC 1704 Lustrous UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1419
Half Farthing 1868 Cupro-Nickel ProofPeck 1604 UNC with some contact marks, Very Rare, our archive database shows that since 2003 this is only the third example we have offered Ex-C.R.Tyler Collection, Ex-Farthing Specialist
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