Two Hundred Pounds 2021 The Great Engravers - William Wyon - GothicCrown Reverse, 2oz. of .999 gold, Milled edge Proof , S.GE23, the reverse as the original 1847 Gothic Crown, a superb new rendition of the classic design, in an NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo
Crown 1847 Gothic, UNDECIMO edge, ESC 288, Bull 2571 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, the Gothic type continues to be extremely popular and sought after in all grades
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.
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
Crown 1847 Gothic, UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571, the obverse cleaned, with fine hairlines in the fields in places, very shallow depression are present in these areas, the fields now with a 'soft lustre' or 'satiny' appearance, the bust duller. EF and despite the aforementioned cleaning, not without eye appeal
Florin 1887 GothicESC 866, Bull 2913 VF the obverse with some slightly uneven, but not unpleasant tone, the reverse with some nicks to the top of the rim
Crown 1847 Gothic, UNDECIMO edge ESC 288, Bull 2571, VF/GVF with some edge nicks, the obverse cleaned the reverse with some scratches after the date at 3 o'clock
Florin 1881 ESC 856, Bull 2902, Davies 772, in an NGC holder and graded MS64, a choice and lustrous example, the joint finest known recorded by the NGC Census, PCGS have recorded 1 in MS65 and 2 in MS64+. One of a number of choice Gothic Florins offered in this sale
Florin 1863 ESC 822, Bull 2850, VG in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15 with all major details bold and clear, one of the key dates in the Gothic Florin series and seldom seen in any grade
Florin 1872 Top Cross overlaps border beads ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756 dies 3B, Die Number 86, in an NGC holder and graded MS63, one of a number of choice Gothic Florins offered in this sale
Florin 1887 Gothic with ni for m in date (second arch of m missing) type as ESC 866, Bull 2913, VF/GVF once cleaned with a scratch and hairlines on the obverse, the reverse with an edge nick
Crown 1847 Gothic, Undecimo edge ESC 288, Bull 2571, NEF cleaned, the obverse with some scratches, a series of hairlines and a shallow depression in these areas suggests attempted removal of the scratches
Crown 1847 GothicPlain edge with N over inverted N in UNITA, ESC 291, Bull 2577 EF with some edge nicks, the obverse with some hairlines and a scratch on Queen's hair, the reverse with a pleasing and attractive blue/green tone
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO edge, ESC 288, Bull 2571, GVF with some edge nicks, the obverse with some contact marks and thin scratches to the field, retaining much eye appeal and a pleasing and collectable example of this iconic design
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO edge, ESC 288, Bull 2571, VF the reverse slightly better, a pleasing middle grade and collectable example of this iconic type
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571 About EF the reverse displaying a pleasing blue/green tone in the legends, the obverse with some contact marks and hairlines
Florin 1862 ESC 820, Bull 2847 Good Fine/NVF the obverse with some pitting around the legend, Very rare, one of the key dates in the entire Gothic series
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO edge, ESC 288, Bull 2571, UNC with very light cabinet friction to the highest points only, the obverse with minor hairlines and some tiny rim nicks, the fields prooflike and reflective, the bust displaying considerable mint frosting, the reverse with a sharp and full strike, exhibiting flashes of gold, blue/green and magenta, a superb example with outstanding eye appeal
Crown 1847 Gothic, UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571, the obverse cleaned, with fine hairlines in the fields in places, very shallow depression are present in these areas, the fields now with a 'soft lustre' or 'satiny' appearance, the bust duller. EF and despite the aforementioned cleaning, not without eye appeal
Crown 1847 Gothic, UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571, NEF the reverse with a small rim flaw at the top, the obverse with some hairline scratches, the reverse with a pleasing subtle and colourful tone and overall with pleasing eye appeal
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO edge ESC 288, Bull 2571 NVF the obverse with brooch mount marks at 3 and 9 o'clock, the obverse field with a series of hairline scratches
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571 EF the obverse with some hairlines and contact marks under magnification, but with and attractive and colourful tone showing shades of blue, green gold and magenta, an eye-catching piece
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571 GVF with a gentle edge bruise by GRATIA, cleaned and retoning with scratches beneath the toning, still with some eye appeal
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.
Florin 1859 with stop after date, ESC 817, Bull 2843 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, all Gothic Florins graded 80 and above very difficult to find, the finest known of 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A134 September 2011 Lot 1959 hammer price £460
Florin 1857 ESC 814, Bull 2835 UNC and nicely toned, the reverse especially so with blue/green and gold over original mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded 80, the second finest of just 7 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few currency Gothic Florins attain this high grade
Florin 1887 Gothic M in date broken on second arch as ESC 866, Bull 2913 A/UNC, the reverse retaining some lustre, with a very small minting flaw in the form of light flattening to the top crown band, Very scarce in high grades
Florin 1860 ESC 819, Bull 2845 UNC or very near so, a small edge nick by D:G: and very minor contact marks only prevent this from being choice. The obverse attractively toned, the reverse lustrous with a hint of tone and with plenty of eye appeal, the fields with only a fraction of the contact marks normally encountered on the Gothic series. Comes with old sales ticket from 1972
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
Crown 1847 Gothic, Plain Edge Proof with N over inverted N in UNITA ESC 291, Bull 291b, this overstrike recorded only on the pure silver .999 issue, 27.87 grammes, EF once cleaned and with some contact marks, a very rare type and seldom offered in any grade
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288, Bull 2571 NVF/VF the obverse once cleaned with some scratches, now retoned, in a London Mint Office box with certificate
Florin 1875 ESC 844, Bull 2883, Die Number 65 UNC the obverse with a few very minor contact marks, a very pleasing old original subdued mint lustre is present, very few examples of the Gothic Florin series now survive with this pleasing eye appeal
Florin 1875 ESC 844, Bull 2883, Die Number 74 UNC with original lustre, the reverse with a slightly speckled, but original toning, Gothic Florins seldom seen now in original condition such as this
CrownGeorge IVPattern Obverse (undated) in the style of Bull 2355, paired with the obverse missing the Gothic M below the motto, this piece however has the reverse legend A GIFT FROM THE THEATRE OF VARIETY CATHERINE STREET STRAND LONDON 36mm diameter, in White Metal (?), weight 12.84 grammes GVF/NEF with some contact marks, an unusual piece
Model Crownundated (1848) Bimetallic in Silver Copper and GiltVictoriaGothic Head, Obverse: Gothic Head left, VICTORIA REGINA, Britannia and Native supporters A & M in the exergue Reverse: THE NEW MODEL CROWN X#25 GEF and scarce
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge ProofESC 291, 27.97 grammes, UNC with minor cabinet friction, and with an attractive and colourful tone, with much eye appeal, the plain edge with some small scratches not visible from either obverse or reverse
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288 UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction and a few very light hairlines on the obverse, some tiny rim nicks visible under magnification barely detract, attractive with grey and gold tone and a most pleasing example of the Gothic type, comes with old collector's ticket statin g 'From Spinks St. James's Jan 1969 £115'
Florin 1877 WW with 48 arcs ESC 846 UNC and highly lustrous, the obverse with minor contact marks, an eye-catching example of the Gothic type, an excellent example for the type collector
Florin 1887 Gothic 46 Arcs ESC 866 UNC with light toning over original lustre, with a couple of small rim nicks. Light cabinet friction and a couple of small spots barely detract, overall a most pleasing example with much eye appeal
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO edge ESC 288 GEF with much eye appeal and with a pleasing grey tone, only a few hairlines and an attractive example for the grade
Florin 1853 No stop after date, ESC 808, CGS type FL.V1.1853.02, Lustrous UNC and choice, slabbed and graded CGS 82, the finest known of 8 examples thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, very few Gothic Florins of any date achieve grades 80 or above, Ex-Roland Harris Collection London Coin Auction A124 Feb 28 2009 Lot 325
Florin 1876 ESC 845, CGS type FL.V1.1876.01, Die Number 9, UNC and richly toned, slabbed and graded CGS 80, this the only example thus far recorded by the CGS Population Report, all Gothic Florins very hard to find in grades 80 and above
Florin 1887 Gothic 46 Arcs ESC 866, CGS type FL.V1.1887.01 UNC and lustrous with some contact marks, slabbed and graded CGS 78, the joint finest known of 3 examples thus far Recorded by the CGS Population Report
Crown 1847 Gothic UNDECIMO ESC 288 About UNC/UNC the obverse with some contact marks on the portrait, with a subtle and attractive tone, the fields though are pleasing and relatively free from the usual bagmarks with only a few hairlines, a pleasing example
Crown 1847 Gothic Plain Edge in .999 silver ESC 291A, m over inverted m in dom, rated R6, far rarer than the standard Plain edge Proofs, As struck attractively toned with some hairlines and a light scratch in the obverse field
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