PennyAethelred II Long Cross type S.1151, North 774, London Mint, moneyer Leofing, 1.67 grams, lustrous mint state with a peripheral gold toning and graded MS64 by NGC must be amongst the finest extant
Halfcrown 1817 Small Head ESC 618, Bull 2096 UNC with original mint lustre, and peripheral golden toning which further enhances the considerable eye appeal of this piece, in an NGC holder and graded MS62
USAQuarter Dollar 1893S, Barber or Liberty Head type, San Francisco Mint, KM#114, Breen 4135, obverse laureate head of Liberty right with thirteen stars surrounding and date below, reverse heraldic eagle with shield upon its breast, holding arrows and olive branch, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR around, S mintmark below the eagle, silver, EF, cleaned
USAQuarter Dollar 1903, Barber or Liberty Head type, Philadelphia Mint, KM#114, Breen 4179, obverse laureate head of Liberty right, IN GOD WE TRUST above and date below, reverse heraldic eagle with shield upon its breast, holding arrows and olive branch, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QUARTER DOLLAR around, silver, EF with a pleasing light tone, a small scratch on Liberty’s face
Half SovereignEdward VI Third Period S.2451 mintmark Tun, struck in 22 carat Crowngold, VF with a pleasing peripheral tone, the legend double struck in places and some scratches
Sovereign 1818 Marsh 2A, ascending colon after BRITANNIAR, and clear space between REX and F:D: Good VF with a pleasant peripheral orange tone and one gentle edge bruise
GermanyDeath of Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (1768–1834), German Protestant theologian and philosopher 1834 copper, 45mm diameter, weight 52 grams left facing bust and the legend FRIEDRICH SCHLEIERMACHER above and below GEB.D.21 NOV 1768 GEST.D.12 DEBR 1834 under the bust C.FISCHER F the reverse has an enthroned Goddess (religio/faith) with a chalice and bible an angle (Genius) on her the left and two children kneeling and with three books below SPINOZA PLATO HERAKIIT, AU
Monaco Principality 1943 by Pierre Turin copper , 69mm diameter, 153 grams the obverse has the City upon cliffs above harbour with the exergue legend PRINCIPAUTE DE MONACO the reverse has the heraldic coat of arms of Monaco and a map Unc and cased
Ancients (3) Ancient Greece (2) Carthage, Zeugitana Ae16, (c.4th to 3rd Century BC) Obverse: Head of Tanit right, Reverse: Horse right, palm tree behind, 2.14 grammes, Good Fine, comes with old collector's ticket, Kings of Thrace - Lysimachos (struck 306-281BC) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, Reverse: Lion charging right, spearhead below, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY (this largely indistinct), SNG Copenhagen 1149, Sear 6819, 5.22 grammes, Near Fine with green patina, Kingdom of Characene (Tigris Valley) Ae Tetradrachm Attambelos III (53-72AD) Obverse: Bust right, diademed and draped, with counterstamp on neck, Reverse: naked Heracles seated left on rock, resting club on knee, [BAC] AT TAM [B] [H CWTHR KAI] , GIC 5925, 15.03 grammes, Fine
Roman (4) Ae Sestertius, Trajan Decius (249-251AD) Rome. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, IMP C M Q TRAIANNVS DECIVS AVG, Reverse: Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by asses head, DACIA, S-C in field, RIC 112b, 13.45 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with green patina, Ae Follis (3) Crispus, as Caesar (318AD) Arles. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES, Reverse: Mars standing left in military dress, l chlamys over left shoulder, resting left hand on shield on ground, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand. PRINCIPIA IVVENTIS, Mintmark Q Star-in crescent A, RIC Arles 162, 3.42 grammes, NVF, Constantine I (312AD) Heraclea. Obverse: Bust right, Laureate IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle with wreath in beak at feet. CONSERVATORI AVGG, Delta in right field, RIC 71var. 2.27 grammes, Fine, Constantine I 18mm, (328-329AD) Siscia. Obverse: Head right, diademed, CONSTANTINVS AVG, Reverse: Campgate with two turrets, no doors, star above, Mintmark ΓSIS double crescent. 3.02 grammes, RIC Siscia 214, Good Fine
Queen Elizabeth II Golden JubileeCollection a 24-coin set of SilverCrown sized coins from around the world 2002-2003 some with the portrait in 22-carat Gold FDC (a pleasant hint of peripheral gold toning on some coins) boxed with certificates, in the velvet bag as issued
Britannia in Silver 4 coins silver proof sets (2) 1997 and 2003 FDC cased as issued with certificates both with traces of peripheral gold toning, Two Pounds Britannia 2001 BU issue in the Royal Mint card
AustraliaHalf Sovereign 1858 Sydney Branch Mint Marsh 383 AU pleasing brown gold peripheral toning small field nick on the Queen's neck, rare in this high grade
AlderneyFive Pounds 2009 Classic British Motor Cars an 18-coin set each reverse depicting Classic cars of the past, Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, Vauxhall Prince Henry, Austin Seve 'Baby Austin', Bentley 4½ Litre, MG TC Midget, Land Rover Series I, Morris Minor, Morgan Plus Four, Bentley R-Type Continental, Lotus Elite, Austin Healy Sprite Mark I, Triumph Herald, Mini, Jaguar E-Type series I, MGB Roadster Mark I, Aston Martin DB5, Hillman Imp and Rover P5B, nFDC to FDC with minimal toning, retaining almost full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with all certificates
AustraliaFlorin 1910 KM21 Edward VII one year type AU-Unc with subdued brilliance and eye catching peripheral toning and seldom seen in this high grade but with some moderate scratches in front of the king's face
USA Five Dollars 1805 Capped Bust to Right, Heraldic Eagle reverse PCGS AU 55 stunning example of this early iconic USA gold piece and in the early PCGS holder with the green card style attribution ticket. This coin certainly looks conservatively graded to us the reverse being particularly sharp and brilliant
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 2015 a 6-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service, comprising Duke of Wellington Gold medal 22mm diameter, 7 grammes of 14 carat gold, Proof FDC, along with Medal George Regent, a modern replica of the Waterloo Medal 36mm in gold-layered bronze BU, and Monarchs of the Napoleonic Wars (4) depicting Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, these 36mm in bronze and each with a reverse of the heraldic lion with WATERLOO below, all Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
Halfcrowns (6) 1882 ESC 710, Bull 2761, Davies 592A, dies 5C, Reverse: Small Cross with foliage near to legend, VG/Near Fine, the obverse with some minor green surface residue, Rare, this die pairing normally only found on Halfcrowns of 1880, 1889 ESC 722, Bull 2774, Davies 644 dies 2B, GVF/NEF, 1889 ESC 722, Bull 2774, Davies 644 dies 2B, GVF/NEF, 1896 ESC 730, Bull 2782, Davies 668 dies 2A, NVF/GVF, 1917 ESC 764, Bull 3716 A/UNC with some small rim nicks and touches of peripheral green and gold tone, 1918 as ESC 765, Bull 3717 the reverse displaying concave fields under the reverse legend, die axis shows a rotation of around 5-6 degrees NEF/GEF and lustrous
GB and World (13) comprising GB (6) Five Pound Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire JubileeSilver Proof Piedfort, 2017 Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Service Silver Proof Piedfort, both nFDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Twenty Pence a 3-coin set 2008 Tudor Rose, Royal Shield of Arms, these silvered NVF and undated S.G4A NVF with some surface residue, in a London Mint Office box with their certificate, Penny 1967 with gold and silver coloured plating, EF, Brass Threepence 1960 with gold and silver coloured plating, EF and World (5) Gibraltar Silver Sovereign 2021 .999 Silver nFDC in the London Mint Office box with their certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2009 One Tenth Ounce Platinum Proof FDC in a London Mint Office box with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2008 George and the Dragon in Gold-plated silver with Rhodium plating FDC with inset gemstones, boxed with certificate, Gibraltar Halfcrown 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill Silver-plated Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC in capsule, no certificate, Gibraltar Two Pounds 2015 Sir Winston Churchill - Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat, in bronze with gold layering BU in capsule with certificate, Gibraltar Ten Crowns 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 88mm 400 grammes Proof in Silver-layered bronze, FDC in the London Mint Office box of issue with their certificate, and Medallic (2) Magnae Britanniae series - The BrexitCommemorative, One Ounce of .999 Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate and Coin Portfolio Management Certificate of Provenance, The Duke of Wellington Medal 2015 Reverse: Heraldic Lion with right front paw upon a sphere, 45mm in platinum-layered bronze FDC in the Worcestershire Medals Office box with their certificate
Jersey St. Saviour's Bank 1 PoundPick S346 (McCammon JN 193) dated 12th May 1832 as of act from 17th January 1832 No. 169 ink cross cancelled across manuscript signature George Collas, Chief of Police and manuscript entered by Geo. Collas Junior, payable to a Mr Charles Hueb (?) of No. 3 Halkett Place, presentable Fine - VF few minor pinholes in body and very Scarce. Uniface in black and white featuring the St. Saviour's Parish church at upper left and a Lion supporting heraldic shield with 3 lions. Very seldom offered and interesting notes
Roman (7) BillonTetradrachmNero & Poppaea Year 11 (64-65AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Radiate head of Nero right, [NEΡΩ KΛ] AY KAIΣ ΣEB ΓEΡ AV, Reverse: Draped bust of Poppaea right LIA to right [ΠOΠΠAIA] ΣEBAΣTH, RPC 5282, Sear 2002, 12.40 grammes, some weakness to legends, otherwise Near Fine with some verdigris, Quadrans Claudius (c.42AD) Obverse: Hand holding scales TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG, PNR in field, Reverse: SC, with PON M TR P IMP PP COS II around, RIC 91, BMC 181, Near Fine with earthen surface, Ae25 Severus Alexander and Julia Mamaea (c.222-235AD) Markionopolis, Mosesia under Magistrate Tereventinus. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust of Severus Alexander right, facing draped bust of Julia Mamaea left, Reverse: Heracles standing facing, head left, holding transverse spear, E in left field, 11.05 grammes, Fair, Billon Antoninianus Severina (c.270-275) Antioch. Obverse: Bust right, diademed and draped, on crescent, SEVERINA AVG, Reverse: Concordia standing left with two standards, V to lower left, Mintmark XXI, RIC 20,V, 3.60 grammes, Fine, Ae As Antoninus Pius (struck 154-155AD) Obverse: Bust right, draped and laureate, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TRP XVIII, Reverse: Britannia seated left on rock, SC in exergue, RIC 934, 9.48 grammes, Portrait and Britannia design better than Fine, legends weak and partially off the flan, Ae Antoninianus Carausius (287-293AD) Camulodunum Mint. Obverse: Bust right, radiate, draped and cuirassed, [IMP] CARAVSIVS P AVG, Reverse: Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor, S-C, RIC Camulodunum 460var, 5.98 grammes, VG on an irregular flan, struck off-centre, Ae Antoninianus Allectus (293-296AD) London Mint. Obverse: Bust right, draped, cuirassed and radiate, IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, Reverse: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre, PAX AVG, S-P across fields, Mintmark M-L. RIC 28var., 3.33 grammes, Near Fine/VG
Ancient Greece - Macedonia (5) Alexander III The Great Ae17 Unit, uncertain mint, (c.325-310BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, Reverse: Club and bow case B A between. Sear 6742, 5.47 grammes, Fine, Koinon, Ae21 Autonomous Coinage, (c.185-168BC) Obverse: Horned head of the river-god Strymon right, with wreath of reeds, Reverse: Ornate Trident right, with monogram at upper left and below, BMC 41, CNG Copenhagen 1298, 7.58 grammes, VG/Fine, Philip II Ae Chalkous, 17mm, (359-336BC) Obverse: Head of Apollo right, laureate, Reverse: Horseman right, ΦIΛIΠΠOY above, E below horse, 5.84 grammes, SNG ANS 908, pleasing Fine, on an oval-shaped flan, Amyntas III Ae Tetrachalkon, 15mm, (89-60BC) Obverse: Herakles right, in lionskin head dress, Reverse: Eagle right with serpent in it's beak and claws, [AMY] NTA above, 4.50 grammes, BMC 17, SNG Copenhagen 518, Bold Fine/Good Fine, Ae Half Unit, 14mm, Anonymous issue, (323-310BC) Asia Minor Mint, Obverse: Macedonian shield with head of Herakles facing slightly right in the centre, surrounded by five double crescents, Reverse: Macedonian helmet with ear flaps, PHA monogram in lower left field, caduceus in lower right field , SNG Copenhagen 1134-1135, Price 2803, 3.52 grammes, Fine
Ancient Greece (5) Ionia, Chios, 1/3 Stater 11mm, Obverse: Sphinx seated left, amphora to left, Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square, 2.54 grammes, HGC6, 1126, About Fine, Cebren, Troas Ar Hemiobol, 7mm, (c.400-310BC) Obverse: Youthful head of Apollo right, Reverse: Ram's head right, BMC Troas 14, 0.38 grammes, NVF, Caria, Rhodes, Ar Hemidrachm (c.408-394BC) Obverse: Head of Helios facing, Reverse: Rose within incuse square, P-O, 1.6 grammes, SNG Copenhagen 725, Fine, Ionia, Miletos Ar Obol, struck under Hekatomnos (395-372BC), satrap of Caria, Obverse: Head of lion left, Reverse Stellate pattern within incuse square, BMC 37-41, 1.06 grammes, VG/Fine, Ar Obol Alexander III, uncertain mint, Obverse: Head of Heracles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated left, legs parallel, holding eagle and sceptre, ɅP below chair, 0.46 grammes, Fine, in two pieces, with a small fragment broken off between 3 and 5 o'clock obverse
Ancient Greece (6) Thyatira, Lydia, Ae15 (after 200BC) Autonomous issue, Obverse: Head of Apollo right, laureate, Reverse: Double axe, ΘYATE / ΡHNΩN, BMC 6-7, SNG Copenhagen 571, 3.07 grammes, About Fine, Ex-Lockett collection Lot 2909, Macedonia, Alexander III The Great Ae16 Unit Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, Reverse: Bow and bow case AɅEΞANΔP. Sear 6741, 5.11 grammes, Good Fine, Hierapolis-Kastabala, Cilicia Ae20 (2nd to 1st Century BC) Obverse: Turreted head of Tyche right, monogram behind head, Reverse: City-goddess seated left, eagle below seat, 6.04 grammes, Lindgren 1507, Fine with green patina, Macedonia, Philip V (220-179BC) Ae22, Pella Mint, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, Reverse: Two goats kneeling, BA in field above, Φ in field below. 8.82 grammes, SNG Copenhagen 1250 Fine, Macedonia, Koinon, Ae19 Autonomous Coinage (c.185-168BC) Obverse: Horned head of the river-god Strymon right, with wreath of reeds, Reverse: Ornate Trident right, with monogram at upper left and below, MAKE - ΔONΩN, BMC 41, SNG Copenhagen 1298, 6.95 grammes, GF/NVF, Dyrrachium, Illyria, Central Greece Ar Drachm (3rd to 2nd Century BC) Obverse: Cow standing right, looking back at calf suckling, Reverse: Double stellate square with magistrates name around, 18mm diameter, 3.35 grammes, Fine with some spots
Ancient Greece (4) Macedonia, Alexander III The Great, Ae Unit, 17mm on an irregular oversized flan, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: AΛEΞANΔΡOY between bow and bow-case, Δ above, bunch of grapes below, SNG Copenhagen 1036, 6.65 grammes, Good Fine/Fine with green patina, Macedonia, Philip II Ae16 (359-336BC), Obverse: Diademed head of Apollo right, Reverse: Youth on horseback right ΦIΛIΠΠOY above (partially off the flan), AV (AI) monogram in left field, bow below horse, 6.1 grammes, SNG ANS 901, Fine, Macedonia - Alexander III The Great, Ae17 Unit, (323-310BC) Uncertain mint in Western Asia Minor, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ in field, bow right in bow-case above, club with handle below the name, filleted torch with handle right below. Price 2799, 7.64 grammes, Fine, Macedonia - Pella, Ae18, (187-168BC) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, Reverse: Cow or bull grazing right, NA monogram below, ΠEΛ-ΛHΣ above and below, unlisted with this monogram, 6.74 grammes, Fine
Ancients (3) Ancient Greece (2) Ar DrachmAlexander III, (305-297BC) Magnesia Mint, Obverse: Head of Heracles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre, lion leaping in left field, A in wreath below chair, AΛEΞANΔΡOY , Price 1995, 3.93 grammes, Fine/Near Fine, Kings of Cappadocia, Ariobarzanes I (95-63BC) Ar Drachm, Obverse: Diademed mature head right, Reverse: Athena standing left holding Nike, spear and shield BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΡIOBAΡZANOY to right and left, ΦIΛOΡΩMAIOY below, TM monogram in left field, date worn in exergue, BMC 18, 4.07 grammes, Fine, Indo-Greek, Bactria, Greco-Bactrian Kings, Eucratides I (c.170-145BC) Ar. Obol, Balkh Mint ?, Obverse: Helmeted bust right, Reverse: Caps of the Dioskouri and palms before. Monogram below in field, MIG 181a, 0.54 grammes, About VF and pleasing
Ancient Greece (5) Crete, Phaistos Ae15 (c350-300BC) Obverse: Winged Talos advancing right, hurling stone, Reverse: Hound walking right, sniffing the ground, countermarked with star on the reverse BMC 27-28, SNG Copenhagen 520, 2.43 grammes, Fair, Thessaly, Phalanna, Ae20 (c.400-344BC) Obverse: Young male head right, Reverse: Head of Nymph right, BMC 5, 8.64 grammes, VG/Fine, Pergamon, Mysia Ae20 (2nd Century to 1st century BC) Obverse: Bust of Athena right wearing crested helmet, Reverse: Trophy of Armour, AΘHNAΣ NIKHΦOΡOY, Sear 3960, 4.57 grammes, Fine/Near Fine, Islands of Thrace, Thasos Ae15 (c.2nd century BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin head dress, Reverse: Bow and club, Amphora within bow, club above monogram, ΘΑΣION, SNG Copenhagen 1054var., 3.54 grammes, VG, Parthian Empire, Persia, Ae20 Dichalkon, Mithradates II (109-95BC) Obverse: Bust left, Reverse: Horse's head right, 2.89 grammes, Fine
Ancient Persia and Ancient Greece (6) comprising Ancient Persia Elymais, King Kamnaskires-Orodes, (c.180AD) Ae Drachm, Obverse: Facing bust of King, crescent moon and pellet above, anchor symbol to right, Reverse: Series of dashes, 3.96 grammes, Good Fine, Ancient Greece (5) North Africa, Cyrenaica Koinon, Ae24 (3rd Century BC) Obverse: Head of Zeus right, Reverse: silphium plant, Sear 6363, 11.38 grammes, Near Fine/Fair, Cilicia Obol (4th Century BC) Uncertain Mint, Obverse: Female head of (Arethusa?) facing slightly left, Reverse: Facing head of Bes, 0.67 grammes, SNG Levante 234, Fine, off-centre, Krannon, Thessaly (c.350-300BC) Obverse: Laureate head of Poseidon to right, Reverse: Horseman riding to right, legend worn, 6.13 grammes, VG, Macedonia Ae Quarter Unit, Philip II, 10mm, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin, Reverse: Club, 1.31 grammes, Good Fine and pleasing, Macedonia Ae Quarter Unit, Philip II, 10mm, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin, Reverse: Club, 1.44 grammes, VG/Near Fine
Ancient Greece (6) Lampsakos, Mysia, Ae10, Laureate head of Apollo right, Reverse: Forepart of Pegasus right, Ʌ before, Sear 3899var, 1.45 grammes, Near Fine, Macedonia, Cassandre, King of Macedonia (316-297BC) Ae17, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin head dress, Reverse: Youth on horseback right, A in upper right field, AT monogram below horse, Lysimachos, King of Thrace Ae23 Obverse: Head of Athena right, wearing Phrygian helmet, Reverse: A trophy of arms resembling Athena standing left with spear and shield, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY, 8.14 grammes, SNG Copenhagen 1164, around Fine with an edge chip and with even green patina, Abdera, Thrace, Ae13 Semi-Autonomous Coinage (c.360-347BC) Magistrate Hermon, Obverse: Griffin sitting right, on club, Reverse: Laureate head of Apollo right, within linear square. ABΔ-HΡI-TE-ΩN, BMC 81, 2.84 grammes, Near Fine/Good Fine with green patina, Thasos, Thrace Ar Obol, (c.400-350BC) Obverse: Satyr kneeling left, holding kantharos, barleycorn in left field, Reverse: Amphora, ΘAΣIΩN, 0.76 grammes, BMC 57, About VF, Rhodes, Caria Ae Chalkon, 10mm, (205-111BC) Obverse: Head of nymph right, Reverse: Rose, 1.47 grammes, SNG Copenhagen 750-751, Good Fine/Fine with green patina
Ancient Greece - Salamis, Cyprus (2) Ae12, Evagoras II (c.350-300BC) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left, Reverse: Forepart of Bull left, Sear 5828, BMC 75, 2.04 grammes, Fine, Ae12, Evagoras I (411-373BC), Obverse: Herakles seated left on rock, holding club and horn, bow behind, Reverse: Goat lying right, 4.79 grammes, Sear 5807, Near Fine, struck off-centre
Ancient Greece - Syracuse, Sicily (2) Ae23, Hiketas (287-278BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles left, Reverse: Eagle with wings spread, standing on thunderbolt, BMC 468, 9.13 grammes, Fine with green patina, Ae19 (c.375-344BC) Obverse: Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet, Reverse: Hippocamp left, 6.21 grammes, VG
Ancient Greece, HemidrachmAlexander III. Babylon. (struck 323-317BC), in the name and types of Alexander III. Obverse: Head of Heracles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated left, legs crossed, holding eagle and sceptre. M in left field, ɅY beneath chair. Price 3694, 1.93 grammes, Fine
Ancient Greece, Tarentum, Calabria Ar Diobol, (3rd century BC) Obverse: Head of Athena left, Reverse: Herakleswrestling with the nemean Lion.1.02 grammes, HN Italy 976, Good Fine with old collector's mark on the obverse
Ancient Greece (2) Argos, Argolis, Ae Dichalkon, 17mm, Obverse: Head of Hera right, wearing stephane, Reverse: Athena Promachos walking left, SNG Copenhagen 57, 3.89 grammes, Fine, Amisos, Pontos, Ae22, time of Mithradites VI (c.85-65BC), Obverse: Gorgon facing, Reverse: Nike walking right, holding palm tied, over left shoulder, AMI - ΣOY, monograms left and right, SNG Copenhagen 171, 7.13 grammes, About Fine
Byzantine (6) Ae Trachy Manuel I (1143-1180AD) Constantinople. Obverse: Christ seated facing, gospels in left hand (worn), Reverse: Manuel on left, being crowned by Mary, both standing facing, no lettering legible, Sear 1966, 1.91 grammes, VG/Fine, Ae Follis (4) Leo III and Constantine V (717-741AD) Constantinople. Obverse: Leo on left and Constantine on right, each crown and wearing chlamys LE [ON] SCONS, Reverse: Large M [XXX] to left, cross above, NNN to right, A below, Sear 1516, 4.31 grammes, approaching Fine for type with some weak areas, Constans II (641-668AD) Syracuse. Obverse: Bust facing, earing chlamys, holding cross on globe, [IhPER] CONST, Reverse: Large M in lower case, [AN] A to left, [NE] OC to right, large SCs, officina letter (off-flan) below, Sear 1103, 3.73 grammes, VG, on an irregularly shaped flan with much of the legend off-flan, Michael IV (1034-1041AD) Class C, EMMA [---] A around, IC-XC right and left of Christ, nimibate cross behind head, standing facing, three-quarter length, Reverse: IC-XC/NI-KA in the angles of a jewelled cross, with a dot at each end, Sear 1825, 9.32 grammes, Fine, Heraclius (610-641AD) Nicomedia. Obverse: Draped, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross, Reverse: Large M, ANNO to left, cross, II over I to right, Officina letter B below, mintmark NIKO, Sear 833, 10.58 grammes, VG, Ae Decanummium Justinian I (527-565AD) Antioch. Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, DN IN[STINIA] NVS PP AV [G}, Reverse: Large I, ANNO to left, cross above, XXς to right, mintmark in exergue illegible, Sear 337/339, 4.79 grammes, Fine with good portrait, on an irregularly shaped flan
Ancients (3) Ancient Greece (2) Carthage, Zeugitana Ae16, (c.4th to 3rd Century BC) Obverse: Head of Tanit right, Reverse: Horse right, palm tree behind, 2.14 grammes, Good Fine, comes with old collector's ticket, Kings of Thrace - Lysimachos (struck 306-281BC) Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, Reverse: Lion charging right, spearhead below, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛYΣIMAXOY (this largely indistinct), SNG Copenhagen 1149, Sear 6819, 5.22 grammes, Near Fine with green patina, Kingdom of Characene (Tigris Valley) Ae Tetradrachm Attambelos III (53-72AD) Obverse: Bust right, diademed and draped, with counterstamp on neck, Reverse: naked Heracles seated left on rock, resting club on knee, [BAC] AT TAM [B] [H CWTHR KAI] , GIC 5925, 15.03 grammes, Fine
Ancient Greece (4) Bithynia, Prusias II Ae20 (183-149BC) Obverse: Head of Dionysus right, laureate, Reverse: Centaur Chiron walking right, cloak over shoulder, playing lyre, ΠM monogram in lower right field, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠΡOYΣIOY, 7.27 grammes, S.1494, Fine, Bithynia, Heraclea Pontica Ae13 (mid 4th Century BC) Obverse: Bust left in lion skin, Reverse: Bow in case, 1.50 grammes, Good Fine/Fine, the obverse off-centre, Bithnyia, Sidon, Ae22, Obverse: Turreted and veiled head of Tyche, right, with countermark (unclear) on an oval flan. Reverse: Galley, 22mm x 19mm, 5.43 grammes, Near Fine, and Ae16 token?, Obverse worn, Reverse: Owl with countermark, 2.51 grammes, Fair
Roman (4) Ae Sestertius, Trajan Decius (249-251AD) Rome. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, IMP C M Q TRAIANNVS DECIVS AVG, Reverse: Dacia standing left, holding staff surmounted by asses head, DACIA, S-C in field, RIC 112b, 13.45 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with green patina, Ae Follis (3) Crispus, as Caesar (318AD) Arles. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, CRISPVS NOB CAES, Reverse: Mars standing left in military dress, l chlamys over left shoulder, resting left hand on shield on ground, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand. PRINCIPIA IVVENTIS, Mintmark Q Star-in crescent A, RIC Arles 162, 3.42 grammes, NVF, Constantine I (312AD) Heraclea. Obverse: Bust right, Laureate IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle with wreath in beak at feet. CONSERVATORI AVGG, Delta in right field, RIC 71var. 2.27 grammes, Fine, Constantine I 18mm, (328-329AD) Siscia. Obverse: Head right, diademed, CONSTANTINVS AVG, Reverse: Campgate with two turrets, no doors, star above, Mintmark ΓSIS double crescent. 3.02 grammes, RIC Siscia 214, Good Fine
One Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen's Beasts - The White Horse of Hanover One Ounce Gold Proof S.QBCGB8, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 435 pieces minted. the Heraldic White Horse symbol dates back to the times of KingGeorge I, and it's origins are first documented from the seal of Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhaben in 1361
GB and World Coins. Medals, Banknote Sets, Ingots and Covers a mixed group (37 items) comprising Medal Set 1973 The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips (6 pieces) nFDC with some toning, in the case of issue with certificate, Isle of Man Stamp Ingot Cover 1973 Inauguration of the Isle of Man Post Office comprising Stamp Ingot in silver UNC toned, and Ten Pence stamp, Isle of Man First Day Cover 1973 Centenary of the Isle of Man Steam Railway GiltSilver Ingot with 4x stamps 9p, 7p, 3p and 2½p, The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover comprising SterlingSilver Proof medal FDC and set of 4x stamps, 12p, 10p, 8p and 7p, on the commemorative envelope as issued, in the green vinyl folder, Coin and Banknote Debden Sets (3) Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday 1996 comprising Five Pounds Kentfield B364, HM70 003505 UNC and cupro-nickel Crown 1996 UNC, set C119, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Wedding 1997 comprising Five Pounds Kentfield B364 HM50 002449 and cupro-nickel Crown 1997 UNC, set C123, Prince of Wales 50th Birthday 1998 comprising Five Pounds Kentfield B364 PW50 000378 and cupro-nickel Crown 1998 UNC, set C130, all in the Royal Mint/Bank of England sleeves of issue, Coin, Banknote and Stamps Debden sets, (3) Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000 comprising Five Pounds Lowther B380, QM10 004816 UNC and cupro-nickel Crown 2000 UNC, with £5 Windsor Castle stamp, on the commemorative envelope UNC, set C152, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 (2 sets) comprising Five Pounds Lowther B380 QE50 004986 and QE50 002199 respectively each UNC both with cupro-nickel Crowns UNC, set C163, each set with First and second Class stamps on the commemorative envelopes as issued, World Proofs (2) Canada Five Dollars 2001 Maple Leaf One Ounce Fine Silver Proof with hologram reverse and Chinese Privy Mark, FDC in the red oval box of issue with certificate, Isle of Man Crown 1976 Centenary of the Horse Tram, Silver Proof nFDC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, Crown medals (3) 1976 Concorde London to Washington Silver Proof, 1976 Concorde London to Bahrain Silver Proof, 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee / RNLI Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Medals (3) 1974 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir WinstonChurchill 38mm diameter in silver, after I. Roberts-Jones, Reverse: St. Paul's, CENTENARY / CHURCHILL Toned UNC, numbered and hallmarked on the edge, boxed with certificate, UK Referendum 1975 Obverse : Bust of Harold Wilson right, Reverse: Britannia left, with globe behind, Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate, Shetland Islands 1990-1995 50th Anniversary of The Shetland Bus, Silver Proof nFDC boxed with certificate, Medallic Cover 1995 Centenary of the Birth of R.J.Mitchell, designer of the legendary 'Spitfire' aircraft comprising Medal 38mm in nickel-brass UNC and 4x First Class stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, Shetland islands Cutty Sark Races Shetland Kroner a 10-piece set 1999 Crown-sized and in silver with coloured reverses, UNC with coloured ships in the blue box of issue, Medals (2) Madame Tussauds, Marylebone Road 1994, 39mm in bronze UNC toned, Tower of London, The Herald's Museum 39mm in bronze UNC toned, both in slide cases, Denmark Fantasy Rheingulden a modern replica, UNC in a presentation folder, GB Year Set 1942 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing VF to A/UNC some with lustre, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, GB Crowns (2) 1980, 1981 both UNC on the cards of issue, Numismatic Covers (6) 1983 Introduction of the One Pound coin, comprising One Pound coin 1983 and One Pound stamp, 1984 First Scottish One Pound coin, comprising One Pound coin 1984 and One Pound stamp, 1985 First Welsh One Pound coin, comprising One Pound coin 1985 and One Pound stamp, 1986 Northern Ireland, comprising One Pound coin 1986 and One Pound stamp, 1987 England One Pound coin and One Pound stamp, 1988 One Pound Crown and One Pound stamp, all UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, First Day Covers (2) April 1964 Shakespeare Festival with 4x stamps 1/6, 1/3, 6d, 3d, (2 covers) on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Postcards (4) each with stamps designs (issued 1975) for the 150th Anniversary of the Railways, showing stamps displaying High Speed Train, Caerphilly Castle train (1923), Waverley class 91876) and Stephenson's Locomotive (1825) as issued
GB and World Promoters items, a varied group, comprising Windsor Mint Medallic - Civitas Vaticana a 6-piece set (2009-2013) each 70mm diameter weighing 110 grammes, each reverse with a coloured classical design and gold plated inlay of Vatican coins, each obverse with inset gemstones, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificates, Rugby League Centenary 1895-1995 a 22-piece set of pin badges, the designs based on the late Victorian era collector cards, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Pattern Euro Sets by INA Ltd. (6) 2002 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent (2 sets), 2003 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, the 50 Cent, 20 Cent and Ten Cent all with obverses featuring an Equestrian portrait of the Queen (2 sets), 2006 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, Patina Series Fantasy Double Florin sets by INA Ltd. (2) each a 6-coin set comprising Fantasy Pattern Double Florins of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI and Elizabeth II, the reverses similar to the 1887 original coins, all 36mm diameter in copper, Lustrous UNC in slide cases, GB and World Crown-sized Fantasy issues by INA Ltd. (6) 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II types comprising issues from GB (2) both with different reverses, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand, in Platinum coloured alloy, Lustrous UNC on the cards of issue, GB Fantasy Crown medals - Centenary of the Beginning of World War I by INA Ltd (2) Lustrous UNC in the wallets of issue, Medals - Buckingham Palace Opening (13) 39mm diameter in base metal by the Royal Mint, 1994 (2), 1995 (2), 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint folders of issue, Windsor Mint Medallic issues (10) Predecimalization Coins (6) in cupro-nickel with Gold-plated Pre-Decimal coin inlaid, Sixpence, Pennies (3), Halfpenny and Farthing, European Money - GB Cupro-Nickel with inlaid Decimal One Penny gold plated, British Banknotes (2) each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, Twenty Pounds Edward Elgar and Five PoundsElizabeth Fry, UNC with coloured notes on the reverse, British History Five Pounds 1839 Una and the Lion, a fantasy issue, all UNC many Prooflike, 8 with certificates, Fantasy Twopence 1797 a huge 118mm issue in copper Lustrous UNC, Medals in base metal (9) all but one are modern issues, includes Prize Medals (unawarded) (3) in mixed grades, Medallic First Day Covers (9) issued 1997, comprising Henry VIII and his Six Wives (7) Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, Jane Seymour, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr and Anne Boleyn 39mm diameter medals in cupro-nickel UNC each on the commemorative envelope with First Class stamp, World Wildlife Fund 1986 Tiger (Panthera Tigris) 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel and Russia 50 Rouble stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, St. Kitts & Nevis/East Caribbean States comprising East Caribbean States One Dollar 1981 UNC and St. Kitts Ten cent stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, text on reverse in German, First Day Covers (2) Henry VIII - The Great Tudor, issued 1997, 6x first Class stamps, one each with portrait of Henry VIII's wives, UNC on the commemorative envelope as issued, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 10th Anniversary 1979 postmarked Monday 2nd July 1979 (no postal services on Sunday 1st July) UNC as issued
Guernsey and Jersey 2014-2016 Fifty Pence World War ICentenary (36) comprising Guernsey (18) and Jersey (18) all with different reverses, in gold-plated base metal UNC in a Westminster box, Jersey 1966 Proof set a 4-coin set Threepences (2) and Pennies (2) FDC boxed, Isle of Man Crowns a 5-coin set 1979 Millennium of the Tynwald, Reverses all depicting ships, UNC boxed, GB/France Medallic issues a 2-piece set D-Day 1944 oval 78mm x 55mm in brass UNC in the box of issue, Guernsey Two Pounds 2004 D-Day 60th Anniversary UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Coinage Plate 2008 250th Anniversary of the Birth of Lord Nelson in Gold plated NickelSilver UNC cased, along with a group of fantasy coins (17)mixed types Roman to Modern Ecu types, , and a First Day Cover 1984 Heraldry 4x stamps 31p, 28p, 20½p and 16p on the commemorative envelope as issued, GB Numismatic Cover 2016 William Shakespeare comprising Two Pounds (3) Histories, Comedies and Tragedies, UNC with 10 x First Class stamps all with different quotations, on the commemorative envelope as issued
Ancient Greece - Macedonia, TetradrachmAlexander III (336-323BC) Tarsos Mint, Mint, Lifetime issue, Obverse: Head of Heracles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated holding eagle and sceptre, Legs parallel, Officina letter B below throne, 16.8 grammes, Good Fine with some old scratches in the reverse field
Medallic First Day Covers (6) The TurnerBicentenary 1975 - 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Joseph Turner (3 covers), each comprising Medal 39mm diameter and 4 x stamps 10p, 8p, 5½p and 4½p, UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issue, in the brown folders, World Wildlife Fund 30th Anniversary 1986 (3) Dama Gazella 38mm diameter medal UNC and Senegal 15 Franc stamp, Polar Bear 38mm diameter UNC and Russia 5 Rouble stamp, Panthera Onca 38mm diameter medal and Belize 5 Cent stamps, all UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Medallic issues (5) Royal Mint World Savers Medals (4) 1989 Jaguar, 1990 Elephant, 1991 Golden Eagle, 1992 Black Rhino, each 39mm diameter on the NatWest/Royal Mint cards of issue, Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee 2002 - Chaucer Community Primary School Centenary 1902-2002 38mm diameter in base metal A/UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee a 5-medal set 1977 each 38mm diameter, the reverses depicting, The Coronation 1953, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, Wedding of Princess Anne 1973, Visit to America 1976 and Silver Jubilee 1977, UNC in the blue folder of issue, GB First Day Covers (3) Turner, each comprising 4 x stamps 10p, 8b, 5½p and 4½p, on the envelopes as issued, with a similar set of stamps, these sealed in a pack, GB and World Medals (5) British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd 1856-1956 38mm diameter, 25.16 grammes, not hallmarked, EF cleaned, France Direction Du Commissariat de L'Armee de Terre awarded to Lieutenant Francois Pelletier (1977-1994) 69mm diameter in silvered bronze, UNC boxed, France Honneur Au Champion Prize medal 1938 46mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Fisherman in a boat, awarded to Montry Guignon 11-9-38 UNC boxed, France - Official Opening of Eurotunnel 1994 72mm diameter in bronze, by Rene Durrbach UNC in Monniae de Paris box with certificate, GB Prize Medal National Chrysathemum Society 45mm diameter, undated and uninscribed, EF boxed
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Obverse: Head of Victoria left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a wide border: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838, 83 grammes, BHM 1807, NEF with some surface marks and thin scratches
Roman (6) Claudius II Gothicus Ae Antoninianus (269-270AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust right, draped and radiate, IMP C CLAVDIVS AVG, Reverse: Isis standing left, holding sistrum and basket, mintmark G, SALVS AVG, RIC 217 var (Officina letter), 3.65 grammes, Near Fine with scratches and brown patina, City Commemorative (330-333AD, and 335AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing laureate and crested helmet, necklace and ornamental mantle over shoulder, holding sceptre, [CONSTAN] TINOPOLIS, Reverse: Victory standing left, foot on prow, holding transverse sceptre and resting left hand on shield, No Legend, mintmark SMANI, RIC Antioch 92, Sear 16480, 2.39 grammes, Fine with green patina, struck off-centre, some of the legend off the flan, Claudius II Gothicus PotinTetradrachm Year 2 (269AD) Alexandria, Obverse: Bust right, laureate and cuirassed, AYT K KΛA-YΔIOC CEB, Reverse: Nike walking right, holding wreath and palm, LB in right field, Alexandria Milne 4235, 9.74 grammes, Good Fine, Probus Potin Tetradrachm Year 4 (278-279AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Bust right, laureate and cuirassed, A K M AVΡ ΠΡOBOC CEB, Reverse: Eirene standing left holding olive branch and sceptre, LΔ in left field, Milne 4575, 7.06 grammes, Fine, Constantine II Ae Follis (317AD) Heraclea. Obverse: Bust left, laureate, holding sceptre and mappa D N FL CL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, Reverse: Campgate with three turrets, no door, two stars above, PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Mintmark MHTЄ, RIC Heraclea 20E, 3.67 grammes, Fine, scratched, some of the scratches over the two stars on the reverse, Constantine I Light Follis (310-313AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, Laureate, draped and cuirassed, seen from the back, CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Bust of Sol right, radiate and draped, seen from the back, SOLI INVICTO COMITI, No Mintmark, RIC Trier 894, 3.25 grammes, VG/Fine with some corrosion and green patina
Malay Peninsular - Malacca Half Bazaruco undated (c.1641) Dutch Issue, 13-15mm diameter on an irregularly shaped flan, in tin? Obverse: Heraldic Shield, Reverse: Cross within a beaded border, 1.04 grammes, unlisted by Krause, Fine
Roman (18) Antoninianus (13) Gallienus (245-255AD) Rome. Obv: Bust Right, Radiate and cuirassed, Reverse: Jupiter standing left with thunderbolt held horizontally and sceptreRIC 143, RSC 351 Near Fine/Good Fine, Gallienus (253-268AD) Reverse: Pax VG, Gallienus (253-268AD) Rev: Horse, Fair, Gallienus (253-268AD), Obv: Bust right radiate, draped and cuirassed, Reverse: Emperor standing raising right hand and holding globe in left hand RIC 550 Fine or better, Gallienus Sole Reign Obv: Radiate Head right, GALLIENVS AVG, Reverse: Antelope walking right DIANAE CONS AVG Mintmark XI RIC Rome 181aproaching Fine, Gallienus. Milan Sole Reign Obv: Radiate head right, Reverse Pietas standing left by altar, both hands raised and outspread PIETAS AVG, mintmark below unclear, possibly MP, RIC Milan 507 Victorinus (269-271AD) Trier 270/271AD, Obv: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed, Rev: Virtus standing right, holding spear and shield, RIC 78, Cohen 131, Sear 11185 Fine with some verdigris spots, Victorinus (269-271AD) RIC 118 Good Fine, Tetricus I (270-273AD) Reverse: Victory standing left RIC 56 Fine with green patination, Billon Antoninianus Postumus (267-268AD) Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, Reverse: Salus, Komin hoard 767var. Good Fine with uneven green patina, Septimius Severus Reverse: Victory walking right VG or near so with much of the legend illegible, Tetricus I (270-273AD) struck 273/274AD Obv. Bust Right, radiate and cuirassed, Rev: Hilaritas standing left holding long branch and cornucopiae RIC 80 Good Fine/Fine, Tetricus I Obv: Bust right draped, laureate and cuirassed Reverse: Salus standing left holding patera and rudder, SALVS AVGG RIC 128var Good Fine, Ae3 (3) Magnentius Aquileia Obverse: Bust right, bare-headed, draped and cuirassed DN MAGNEN-TIVS AVG with A behind head, Reverse: Two Victories facing one another, between them a wreath inscribed VOT-V-MVLT-X VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES, Mintmark Dot over Star in lower centre, AQP, RIC Aquileia 173, Fine/Good Fine, Constantine II as Caesar (324-325AD) Obv: Bust right laureate, draped and cuirassed CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Rev: Campgate with six layers, two turrets and star above, Mintmark PLON RIC 296 About Fine/Fine, Constantius II Obv. Bust right, draped and cuirassed, Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman FEL TEMP REPARATIO RIC Lyons 183 VG, Constantius II (330-333AD) Obv: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, Ae Follis Constantine Bust right, sectioned-diademed, draped and cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG Rev: two soldiers flanking two standards, mintmark dot SMH delta GLORIA EXERCITVS RIC Heraclea 116 Good Fine, Ae Follis Constantine I Rev: Sol Standing half left, looking left, mintmark unclear VG/Fine
Threepence 1885 ESC 2092, Bull 3431 UNC choice and lustrous, the obverse with touches of golden tone and traces of original mint bloom, the reverse with peripheral golden tone, in an LCGS holder and graded L CSG 88
One Pound 2003-2004 Gold Proof Pattern Collection an 8-coin set in Gold, comprising the Bridge Pattern set from 2003 (4 coins) and the Heraldic Beasts Pattern set from 2004 (4 coins) FDC or very near so with some small hints of toning in places, in the Royal Mint blue velvet box with engraved brass plate (this detached), certificate and booklet, the box has an additional brass plate stuck to the lid
Guernsey Fifty Pences a 5-coin set 2020 The Christmas Card Collection, the five coins depicting 'Hark The Herald Angels Sing', 'We Three Kings', 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', 'While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks', and 'Away In A Manger', Silver Proofs each with a coloured reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2017 Christmas Penguins Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with their certificate
GroatEdward IV Second Reign, London Mint, Rose on breast, S.2100, mintmark Heraldic Cinquefoil, 2.81 grammes, Fine with an edge crack at 8 o'clock, a small area of brighter metal below the bust within one tressure suggests possibly once expertly repaired
One Pound Silver Pattern Sets (3) 2003 a 4-coin set depicting bridges, 2004 4-coin sets (2) depicting Heraldic Beasts, nFDC to FDC some coins with minor toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (4) 2003, 2004 (in the 4-coin box), 2010 London and 2010 Belfast, One Pound Silver Proofs (3) 2005, 2010 London, 2010 Belfast, Britannia Silver Twenty Pence 2005 One Tenth Ounce Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, along with One Pound 2004 Forth Rail Bridge (2) NEF
Ancient Greece - MacedoniaTetradrachmAlexander III. Pella mint, struck under Antigonos II Gonatas (c.285-275 BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. / Reverse: Zeus seated left, right leg drawn back, holding eagle and sceptre, bunch of grapes beneath chair, AΛEΞANΔΡOY, 16.27 grammes, Price 566, Good Fine/Fine
Byzantine (12) Follis (8), Anastasius I, Justin I, Justin II, Justin II and Sophia, Maurice Tiberius (2), Phocas, and Constans II, Half Follis (2) Maurice Tiberius and Heracles, Decanummion Justin I, and 12 Nummi Maurice Tiberius, Fair to Fine
Ancient GreeceTetradrachm, Thasos - Thrace (after 148BC), Obverse: Head of Dionysus right, wearing ivy wreath, Reverse: Herakles standing to left, holding club and lion's skin; ΗΡΔKΔΕΟ∀Σ (partially inverted) to right, ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ to left, monogram to inner left, ΘΑΣΙΩΝbelow, 16.31 grammes, Fine
Ancients (20) Indo-Greek - Kushan Empire Ae Tetradrachm Obverse: King holding ankush and seated on elephant standing right, Reverse: Lunar deity Mao standing left with lunar crescents on his shoulders, holding sword hilt and holding out hand in blessing, 10.44 grammes Fine on an irregularly shaped flan, India Sultans of Delhi 1/16th Paisa 16th Century (8) (7-10mm diameter) many with off-centre or off flan designs, and a group of three pieces on square 6-8mm flans, worn and unattributed, Ceylon Ae Massa (2) Queen Lilavati 1197-1200AD (2), Parakrama Bahu II, both around Fine with green patination, Ancient Spain - Ae20 (200-100BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles, Reverse: Two Tunny fish, VG/Near Fine, Ancient Greece - Phoenicia, Tyre, Obverse: Turreted and veiled head of Tyche right, Reverse: Astarte standing left on war galley, 5.52 grammes, VG, Indo-Greek Tetradrachm or Unit Kanishka Ae24, 13.13 grammes, Fair, Ayyubids bronzeDirham Al-Ashraf Musa Ae30 (1210-1220AD) 10.94 grammes, VG or better, and an unattributed bronze 33mm each side with a pattern of incuse countermarks of three leaves, joined at their bases (9 countermarks on one side, 4 on the other), Fine, a wide ranging group worthy of further research
ByzantineGoldSolidusHeraclius and Heraclius Constantine (c.610-641AD) struck c.613-616AD, Constantinople, Obverse: Facing bust of Heraclius, with short beard and tufts of hair at ears, at left, and Heraclius Constantine (bust much smaller) beardless to the right, both wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet, with cross above in field, between their heads, dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVG, Reverse: Cross potent on three steps, VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter I and Θ. Sear 742, GVF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 50
ByzantineGoldSolidusHeraclius and Heraclius Constantine (c.610.641AD) Obverse: Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above. dd NN hERACLIUS ET hERA CONST PP AVG, Reverse: VICTORIA AVGU and officina letter, CONOB in ex; Cross potent set upon three steps. Sear 738. VF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 40
Marriage of Princess Louise to Marquis of Lorne 1871, 64mm diameter in bronze, by J.S.Wyon, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, H.R.H. PRINCESS LOUISE MARQUIS OF LORNE, Reverse: Heraldic shields dividing 1871 21 MAR on a field decorated with roses and thistles, within an ornamental quatrefoil, BHM 2916, Eimer 1613, 160.17 grammes, GEF/AU
Ancient Greece - Thrace, Island of Thasos SilverTetradrachm (2nd to 1st Century BC) Imitative series, Danube Celts, Obverse : Head of young Dionysus right, Reverse: Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club in right hand, lion skin draped over left arm, M in left field, in an NGC holder and graded Choice VF
Ancient Greece - Pamphylia, Perga SilverTetradrachm Year 26 (c.196/5 BC) Struck in the name of Alexander the Great Obverse: Bust of Herakles right wearing lion-skin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and sceptre, in an NGC Ancients holder and graded VF
Celts, Lower Danube SilverTetradrachm, imitative series (2nd to 1st Century BC) Obverse : Head of young Dionysus right, Reverse: Herakles standing facing, head left, holding club in right hand, lion skin draped over left arm, M in left field, About Fine, repaired at the top, comes with an NGC repaired label
Tristan da CunhaGoldLaurel 2022 Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Reverse: Heraldic shield, in a modern day representation of the original design from the 17th Century, Gold Proof FDC in the Harrington & Byrne box as issued with their certificate
Ancient Greece - MacedoniaAlexander IIISilverTetradrachm, Aradus (c.328-320BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles right wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated left holding eagle on extended arm, legs parallel. AR monogram below chair, AΛEΞANΔΡOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Price 3309, 16.33 grammes, Good Fine/Fine with some pitting, comes with old collector's ticket
RomanDenarius (4) Domitian Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII, Reverse: Minerva standing right on capital of rostral column, brandishing spear and holding shield, owl before, RSC 284, RIC 174 3.26 grammes, GVF, Vespasian (69-79AD) struck 74AD, Rome, Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CAESAR VASPASIANVS AVG, Reverse E,peror seated right on curule chair, feet on low footstool, holding branch and sceptre, RIC 702, RSC 364, 3.40 grammes, Fine, Hadrian (117-138AD) Obverse: Laureate head right HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P, Reverse: Pietas standing left, hands raised with altar at foot, PIETAS AVG.3.328 grammes, RIC 257c Good Fine with some edge nicks, Trajan (98-117AD) Obverse : Bust right, laureate IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC TR P, Reverse: Trophy of arms mounted on a stump, COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, 3.60 gammes, RSC 98, RIC 147, Fine, Ae FollisConstantine the Great, Heraclea, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears, 2.91 grammes, Good Fine
Two Guineas 1720 over 17 George I S3627 brilliant EF with some peripheral orange tone, so choice eye appeal NGC AU53, a seldom offered date certainly the first example we have offered and the over date rarer than the standard state
Corporation of London - New Council Chamber, Guildhall London 1884 77mm diameter in bronze Obverse: A detailed interior view of the Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL OF LONDON. OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884. In Exergue: The City of London shield. Reverse: Londinia standing before the Civic Chair, attended, right, by Mercury and Commerce addressing her Council, standing and seated before her. In Exergue: City Sword and Mace entwined by a ribbon bearing the city motto. Eimer 1705, BHM 3177 UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction
Ancient Greece - Macedonia, Tetradrachm, Alexander III, Macedonia Mint, lifetime issue (323-317BC), struck under Antipater (320-319BC) Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress, Reverse: Zeus seated left , legs parallel, holding eagle and sceptre BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY, with AMT monogram in left field, as Price 119 (monogram), 24-25mm diameter, 17.11 grammes, NVF
Byzantine 12 Nummi Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine (610-641AD) (12) Fair to Fine, along with Ancient bronzes Ae3 (4) these in low grades, and an Anglo-SaxonSceattaS.791 Obverse Plumed bird, Reverse: Geometric symbols, About Fine
Ancient Greek Elis-Olympia Achaean League Ae18 Obverse Laureate Head of Hera right, Reverse An eagle standing, facing left with wings open, 3.57 grammes, Near Fine/Fair
AngelEdward IV Second Reign S.2091 Mintmark Heraldic Cinquefoil, 5.07 grammes, some roughness to the edge at 4 o'clock, Fine with a tiny crack below the shield
AlderneyFive Pounds 2009 a 4-coin set Classic British Cars each coin with a different reverse, depicting Triumph Herald, Morris Minor, Mini and Hillman Imp respectively, Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue, with incorrect certificate
Duke of Connaught, Governor-General's Medal 1911 51mm diameter in silver by F.Bowcher. Obverse: Busts left conjoined and uniformed, the Duchess wearing a diadem, THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT. Reverse: A Heraldic shield, with supporters, PRESENTED BY H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. K.G. GOVERNOR. GENERAL. CANADA. 69.52 grammes, GEF
One Pound 2003-2004 Gold Proof Pattern Collection an 8-coin set in Gold, comprising the Bridge Pattern set from 2003 (4 coins) and the Heraldic Beasts set from 2004 (4 coins) FDC in the Royal Mint blue velvet box with certificate and booklet, comes with the original red box that held the Bridges collection
One Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen's Beasts - The White Lion of Mortimer One Ounce Gold Proof S.QBCGB7 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 005 of only 445 minted, with just 390 in this presentation format, the accompanying booklet describes the White Lion of Mortimer Statue at Kew Gardens, and the White Lion in heraldry
Gibraltar - The Battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945 a 6-coin set comprising GoldTen Pounds 2016 In Gratitude to The Royal Navy 3.11 grammes of 0.999 gold, Twenty Pounds 2016 Silver FOR ALL SEAFARERS , Halfcrowns 2016 (4) Attack From Above, Horrors From Beneath, The War Sailor and The Fatal Voyage, all struck in .999 silver recovered from the wreck of the SS Gairsoppa, Proofs FDC in the folder of issue with all certificates, The Battle of Waterloo a 6-piece medal set by Worcestershire MedalService comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue, Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 2015 a medallic 7-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising a Gold medal Supermarine Spitfire 6.4 grammes of 9 carat gold Proof FDC, and 6 additional medals in bronze layered in silver, these depicting Sir Hugh Dowding, Sir Douglas Bader, Lord Beaverbrook, Watson Watt, Sir WinstonChurchill and the Anniversary Medal, Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
Middle EastIran (12) & Kuwait (1) a small group in mixed grades mostly about UNC comprising Bank Melli Iran (7) - 10 Rials Pick 33Aa SH1317 Reza Shah Pahlavi and Alborz mountains, 50 Rials Pick 66 SH1333 Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and Koohrang dam, 100 Rials (2) a consecutively numbered pair Pick 67 SH1333 series 74/6 85188 & 74/6 85188 Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & Oil refinery Abadan, 200 Rials (3) Pick 70 SH1337 series 16/319434, 16/319467 & 16/319699 Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & Lockheed Constellation C-69 at Mehrabad Airport, Teheran; Bank Markazi Iran - 100 Rials (2) Pick 86a Dark Panel - series 113/140490 & Pick 91a Light Panel - series 188/276632, both signed Mehdi Samil & Dr. Jamshid Amouzegar & featuring Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & Oil refinery Abadan, 100 Rials Pick 98 2500th Anniversary of the Persian Empire SH1350 series 1/209699, 500 Rials Pick 104a ND (1974-1979) signed Mohammad Yeganeh & Hushang Ansari series 8/497817 Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & Relief of the Marlik goblet (winged bulls flanking a tree), 1.000 Rials Pick105a ND (1974-1979) signed Mohammad Yeganeh & Hushang Ansari Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi & Tomb of Hafez, Shiraz; Central Bank of Kuwait 1 DinarPick 8a L.1968 Sheikh Sabah Ibn Salim al-Sabah & Oil refinery
Proof Set 1911Short Set (10 coins) Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Maundy Set, bordering on Choice (nFDC to FDC with a few minor hairlines and the Half Sovereign with a hint of orange tone) the silver with pleasing peripheral gold and orange highlights, in the Royal Mint hard red case of issue
Corporation of London - New Council Chamber, Guildhall London 1884 77mm diameter in bronze Obverse: A detailed interior view of the Council Chamber, flanked by two heraldic panels, THE NEW COUNCIL CHAMBER. GUILDHALL OF LONDON. OPENED 2ND OCTOBER 1884. In Exergue: The City of London shield. Reverse: Londinia standing before the Civic Chair, attended, right, by Mercury and Commerce addressing her Council, standing and seated before her. In Exergue: City Sword and Mace entwined by a ribbon bearing the city motto. Eimer 1705, BHM 3177 Bright GEF, comes in a different Corporation of London box, The box lid states - Presented to the Burgomasters and Aldermen of Belgium to commemorate their visit to the City of London 14th May 1888 --- The Right Hon. Polydore de Keyser, Lord Mayor, Sheriffs: Major Horatio David Davies, William Alpheus Higgs Esq.. The medal which was intended for this box was commissioned but never issued, so the box extremely rare and sought after by collectors of this series
Coal Exchange Opened 1849, 89mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1435, BHM 2357, Welch 6, Obverse: Central portrait medallion of Victoria, surrounded by those of Prince Albert, The Prince of Wales and The Princess Royal, NEW COAL EXCHANGE OPENED OCT 30th 1849 BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. Reverse: Interior of the Coal Exchange, with heraldic devices on either side, Below: City of London Shield and motto, THE Rt Hon'ble SR JAMES DUKE LORD MAYOR JOHN WOOD ESQre CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITEE - JAMES B. BUNNING ESQre ARCHITECT, UNC or near so with a few scattered spots, in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 350 issued
Medallic Gold 2015 The Royal Baby Gold Commemorative Obverse: Heraldic Royal Arms, Reverse: Title and Birth Date of Princess Charlotte, with hallmark, Gold Proof 8 grammes of 22 carat gold, FDC in the Harrington & Byrne box of issue with certificate
Ancient Greece - MacedoniaSilverDrachmAlexander III (310-301BC) Kolophon Mint, Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin head-dress, Reverse: Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre, AΛEΞANΔΡOY legend to right of Zeus, N in field to left, symbol below chair unclear due to irregular flan shape, 16mm diameter, 4.13 grammes, Fine on an oval-shaped flan
One Hundred Pounds 2020 Queen's Beasts - The White Lion of Mortimer One Ounce Gold Proof S.QGC7 FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 377 of only 445 minted, with just 390 in this presentation format, the accompanying booklet describes the White Lion of Mortimer Statue at Kew Gardens, and the White Lion in heraldry
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, I over Arabic 1 in FID, LCGS Variety 12, the variety unlisted by ESC or Bull, UNC and beautifully toned, the obverse with peripheral blue/green toning over original lustre, the reverse displaying a deep blue/green and magenta tone giving a stunning eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
GB and World comprising GB Five Pound Crowns (2) 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Gold-plated Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Royal Mint Year Sets (2) 1999 (8 coins) Two Pounds to One Penny, 2012 (8 coins) Five Pound Crown and One Pound to One Penny, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Cook Islands $25 2013 The Royal Line of Succession - The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and Prince George of Cambridge 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Jersey - The Heraldry of the Coronation 11-coin set in silver comprising Five Pounds 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary Silver Proof, the reverse with gold highlighting, and Fifty Pence (10) each piece a segment of a circle, the reverses depicting The Lion of England, The Unicorn of Scotland, The Griffin of Edward III, The Yale of Beaufort, The Falcon of the Plantagenets, The Black Bull of Clarence, The White Greyhound of Richmond, The White Lion of Mortimer, The White Horse of Hanover and the Red Dragon of Wales, all Silver Proofs FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Canada Twenty Dollars Christmas issues a 2-coin set 2012 Reindeer and 2013 Santa Claus both in .999 silver nFDC to FDC the 2013 coin lightly toned, in the box of issue with certificate, Russia One Rouble 1977 MoscowOlympics UNC in a slide case
One Pound 4-coin sets (3) 2003 Bridges Silver Proof Pattern Sets (2), 2004 Heraldic Beasts Silver Pattern Set lightly toned, nFDC to FDC each set in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Halfcrown 1899 ESC 733, Bull 2785 Lustrous UNC with a choice and colourful peripheral tone, an eye-catching piece. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A140 3/3/2013 Lot 1976
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, BHM 1807, Head of Victoria left, garlanded with Roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a raised band: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838 GVF/NEF
GB and World Singles (7) comprising GB Five Pound Crown 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Five Pound Crowns (2) 2009 3-Year Countdown to the London Olympics, UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, (this torn), 2010 2-Year Countdown to the London Olympics UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB One Pound 1985 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Alderney Five Pound Crown 2010 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Cook Islands One Dollar 1997P Diana Princess of Wales One Ounce .999 Silver Proof FDC with Perth Mint certificate, Czech Republic 200 Korun 1994 50th Anniversary of D-Day KM#12 Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue (many were later melted), and Sets (14) GB Premium Proof Set 2018 (14 coins plus medal) FDC in the box of issue, Panama Proof Set 1976 (9 coins) 20 Balboas to One Centesimo FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Cayman Islands Proof Set 1976 (8 coins) FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Gibraltar - The Beatrix Potter Coin Collection 1995 Crowns a 6-coin set comprising Jemima Puddle-Duck, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Mr. Jeremy Fisher and Peter Rabbit issues UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha - 350th Anniversary of the First Guinea/200th Anniversary of the Last Guinea 2013 Guineas in silver an 8-coin set with each reverse featuring Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III, Anne, George I, George II and George III respectively, struck in .999 silver with selective gold layering 38mm diameter, 12.5 grammes each, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Ancient Silk Road Civilisations a 20-coin Bronze coin collection with coins from 2nd-4th Century BC up till the 19th Century in mixed grades boxed as issued with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crowns 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary - Heraldic Beasts a 4-coin set Silver Proofs each 12 grammes of .999 silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Liberia - Tanks of World War II Crowns 2008 Proofs a 5-coin set in .999 silver each reverse with a different tank, shown against a colour background, featuring tanks from Russia, Great Britain, USA, Germany and Japan, FDC in the shell-shaped box of issue with certificate, Ingots a 3-piece set (issued 2012) each ingot gold plated UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Cover Ascension Island - 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing comprising Crown 2019 Silver Proof in high relief 62.21 grammes of .999 silver, with GB First Class Stamp and USA Ten Cents Moon Landing Stamp, UNC on the envelope of issue with certificate in presentation wallet, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2016-17 The Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth II, a 12-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC with certificates, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds The Photographic Five Pounds Collection 2015 a 4-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse, in gold-plated copper Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Numismatic Covers in an album (11) comprising issues from Isle of Man (2), Guernsey, GB (3), Marshall Islands, Jersey (3) and Gibraltar UNC on the envelopes of issue, GB - Queen Elizabeth II - 90 Coins for 90 Years a collection from 1926-2016 includes Halfcrowns to Farthings, and Decimal issues Five Pound Crown to Half New Penny, in mixed grades, a few silver minors included, in the London Mint Office box with two books, along with Silver Threepences (4) 1875, 1916, 1918, 1919 VG to Near Fine. (Total weight around 15 Kilos)
One Pound 2003 Silver Proof Pattern Collection, the reverses depicting the Forth Bridge, Telford Bridge, Egyptian Arch and Millennium bridges respectively, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate, One Pound 2004 Silver Pattern Set depicting Heraldic Beasts Unicorn, Red Dragon, White Hart and Lion, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate, Two Pounds 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder PlotSilver Proof Piedfort nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (4) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts 4-coin sets (2) 2000-2003 FDC and 2004-2007 nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound Silver Proofs (3) 1998, 2008 Royal Shield of Arms, 2008, FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound Silver Proofs a 4-coin set 1999-2002 nFDC to FDC, One Pound Silver Proofs a 5-coin set 2003-2007 nFDC to FDC, both sets in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Guernsey One Pound 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday nFDC with a hint of toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Ancient Greece - Messembria, Thrace Tetradrachm (2nd Century BC) Civic issue in the types and name of Alexander the Great, Obverse: Head of Heracles, right, wearing Nemean Lion-skin, Reverse: Zeus seated left on throned, legs crossed, holding sceptre and eagle, small helmet below eagle, monogram below throne, BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞAN∆POY, maximum diameter 32mm, 16.49 grammes, GVF, and scarce in this grade
Ancient Greece - Kingdom of MacedoniaTetradrachmAlexander the Great (336-323BC) posthumous issue, Obverse: Head of Heracles wearing Lion-skin right, Reverse: Zeus seated left, monogram within wreath in left field, detail below throne not clear, 16.63 grammes, Fine/Near Fine for wear with a deep vertical scratch on the reverse
One Thousand Pounds 2021 The Queen's Beasts - The Griffin of Edward III, One Kilo of .999 Gold and 100mm diameter, this impressive heraldic design seems to be even more imposing and well suited to the larger diameter coin. The Gold Kilos are the flagship issues to the Queen's Beasts series. Comes with certificate number 09 of just 13 pieces issued, with just 10 in this format, would be a much prized coin in any collection of large gold pieces. Proof FDC in the deluxe Royal Mint box with booklet detailing the origins of the Griffin back to the times of The Romans and its subsequent influence on Medieval Britain, a spectacular piece
Five Hundred Pounds 2021 Queen's Beasts - The White Greyhound of Richmond 5oz. Gold Proof in a large NGC holder and graded PF69 Ultra Cameo, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet detailing it's heraldic origins back to the time of Henry VI. Certificate number 3 of just 69 pieces minted, with just 4 in this 'First Release' slabbed presentation format. An incredibly small issue and will undoubted become a series where demand will outstrip supply.
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Bronzed Copper Peck 1153 KH6 nFDC toned, with traces of lustre, the reverse with peripheral blue/green tone, a most attractive example and rare thus
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by C. Davis, Obverse: Head of the Queen left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, on a raised stage, being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; to the left she is attended by Justice and Industry, a winged herald and cherub above, with a lion and cornucopia below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORA . BORN MAY 24th 1819 . ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838. Signed DAVIS BIRM. to the right of the design, BHM 1807, 81.66 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous with a few small spots, Rare
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817a The official Royal Mint issue in silver 56mm diameter, 83.09 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA. Below: 1837 upon a branch tied with ribbon, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC with peripheral blue toning, in the official red dated box of issue
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