Two Hundred Pounds 2024 The Great Engravers Collection – The WaterlooMedal, Allied Leaders, two ounces of 999.9 gold, 62.42 grammes, 40mm diameter. The obverse with the crowned portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings, reverse after Benedetto Pistrucci’s celebrated Waterloo Medal, the conjoined busts left of the four Allied sovereigns: George, Prince Regent; Francis II, Emperor of Austria; Alexander I, Emperor of Russia; and Frederick William III, King of Prussia. The portraits are surrounded by an intricate series of classical and allegorical figures symbolising the peace achieved following the defeat of Napoleon, with Apollo driving his quadriga above and Iris and Zephyrus following. The design was reproduced from moulds taken from Pistrucci’s original dies, now preserve in the Royal Mint Museum. Proof FDC.
Two Hundred Pounds 2022 Harry Potter 25th AnniversaryGold Two Ounce, Reverse: Harry Potter portrait, a new design by Ffion Gwillim, showcasing the wizardry of modern minting techniques, S.HP17 Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 110 pieces minted, with just 100 in this presentation format
Sovereign 1924SA Marsh 288, S.4004, GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 65, an extremely rare date with a tiny mintage of just 2660 pieces, very seldom offered in any grade, Ex LCA 185 (June 2024) Lot 2118 realised £6,500
Five Pounds 2017 Platinum WeddingAnniversary, celebrating the 70th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the obverse by Etienne Millner with conjoined portraits of the Royal couple facing right, the reverse by John Bergdahl with the shields of arms of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, divided by a crowned helmet, with 70 YEARS OF MARRIAGE · 2017 · below, edge inscribed FELICES JUNXIT CONUBIALIS AMOR. Platinum ProofPiedfort, struck in .9995 platinum, 94.20 grammes, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate number 10 and booklet, a particularly low certificate number, maximum mintage 125.
Five Pounds 1984, Quintuple Sovereign, second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Arnold Machin, reverse St. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, date in the exergue, S.SE2, KM.924, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 1980, Quintuple Sovereign, second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Arnold Machin, reverse St. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, date in the exergue, S.SE1, KM.924, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 1981, Quintuple Sovereign, second crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Arnold Machin, reverse St. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, date in the exergue, S.SE1, KM.924, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 1985, Quintuple Sovereign, third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Raphael Maklouf, reverse St. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, date in the exergue, S.SE3, KM.945, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 1997, Quintuple Sovereign, third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Raphael Maklouf, reverse St. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, date in the exergue, S.SE7, KM.945, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 2026 Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II, the Fifth Effigy, the reverse featuring Jody Clark’s fifth and final definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, first introduced in 2015, remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, the portrait set against a field of radiating lines with PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 2015–2022, the obverse with the portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings. GoldProof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet, one of only 150 issued in this presentation.
Five Pounds 2026 Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II, the Fourth Effigy, the reverse featuring Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, first introduced in 1998, remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, the portrait set against a field of radiating lines with PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1998–2015, the obverse with the portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings. GoldProof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet, one of only 150 issued in this presentation.
Five Pounds 2026 Portraits of a Queen – Elizabeth II, the Third Effigy, the reverse featuring Raphael Maklouf’s third definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, first introduced in 1985, remastered by Gordon Summers, Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint, the portrait set against a field of radiating lines with PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1985–1997, the obverse with the portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings. GoldProof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet, one of only 150 issued in this presentation.
Five Pounds 2002 Golden Jubilee, Quintuple Sovereign, crowned shield of the Royal Arms within a laurel wreath reverse by Timothy Noad, S.SE9, KM.1024a, Gold Proof, in a PCGS holder and graded PR69 DCAM.
Five Pounds 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era Gold Proof with reverse frosting, S.L9, FDC uncased in capsule with no certificate, originally only issued as part of a set with four Victorian Sovereigns, and never issued as a single piece, so a rare opportunity to obtain this scarce issue as a single item
Penny 1869 Freeman 59 dies 6+G Choice and graded MS64 BN by NGC and the finest example we have so far offered beating Lot 1850 A144 (2014) described as GEF which realised £3,200
Five Pound Crown 2022 Queen Elizabeth II - Charity and Patronage. A new reverse design by P.J.Lynch features the Queen's signature and a display of Maundy Money. GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 52 of only 268 minted, with just 250 in this presentation format. Comes with booklet describing the Royal Patronages such as The Royal Maundy, The Mother's Union, Flora and Fauna International and the Women's Institute
Five Pounds 1990 The 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Gold Proof Crown, S.L1, obverse the diademed head of Queen Elizabeth II right by Raphael Maklouf, reverse a crowned royal cypher E within a wreath of roses and thistles, the dates 1900–1990 below, FDC in the blue Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 0008
Five Pounds 1997 Golden WeddingAnniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, commemorating the 50th anniversary of their marriage at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947, the obverse by Philip Nathan with conjoined portraits of the Royal couple facing right, the reverse by Leslie Durbin, modelled by Philip Nathan, with the crowned Royal Arms and the arms of Prince Philip flanked by an anchor, the dates 1947–1997 below. Gold Proof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Five Pounds 1998 50th Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales, the reverse by Michael Noakes and Robert Elderton featuring a portrait of the Prince facing left, with the dates 1948 and 1998 and a background inscription comprising words associated with the work and ideals of The Prince’s Trust, the obverse with the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. GoldProof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the red Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Five Pounds 2008 The 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I, GoldProof Crown, S.L19, obverse the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Ian Rank-Broadley, reverse a crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth I within a Tudor rose, the dates 1558–2008 and inscription ELIZABETH REGINA surrounding, FDC in the Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Five Pounds 2010 The 350th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy, GoldProofCrown, obverse the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Ian Rank-Broadley, reverse a crown above a spray of oak leaves with interlinked C monograms and the date 1660, by David Cornell, RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY above and FIVE POUNDS below, edge inscription A QUIET AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION, FDC in the Royal Mint case of issue with certificate
Five Pounds 2015 The 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir WinstonChurchill, GoldProofCrown, S.L38, obverse the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right by Ian Rank-Broadley, reverse a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill by Mark Richards with CHURCHILL to the right, edge inscription NEVER FLINCH, NEVER WEARY, NEVER DESPAIR, FDC in the Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet
Five Pounds 2017 The Sapphire Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating the unprecedented 65th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne, the reverse by Glyn Davies featuring a profile of the Imperial State Crown with the date 2017 and the legend MY WHOLE LIFE, WHETHER IT BE LONG OR SHORT, DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE, the obverse with the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, edge inscribed SHINE THROUGH THE AGES. GoldProof, 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold, 38.61mm diameter, FDC in the original Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet.
One Hundred Pounds 2020 400th Anniversary of the Voyage of the Mayflower, One Ounce .9999 Gold Proof in a NGC holder and graded PF70 Ultra Cameo FIRST DAY OF ISSUE
Guinea 1708 Queen Anne Second Bust with Elephant and Castle below S.3573 a metal detector find VF Details authenticated by NGC S.3573 NOT ENCAPSULATED ALTERED SERVICES (8.2 grams). An excessively rare type with the example from the Ellerby Area Horde NGC VF20 realising £20,000
Penny 1864 Plain 4 Freeman 49 Dies 6+G Unc the obverse perhaps 75% lustrous rare thus and in a NGC Holder at MS63 BN, the BN designation based on the reverse which has perhaps 10% lustre. This by fare the finest example we have seen beating Lot 1012 A159 (2017) which realised £1,900
The 1986 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set, Three-coin Set comprising Two Pounds Commonwealth Games, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Sovereign 1820 Open 2, Marsh 4 this coin is Choice Unc and Prooflike it is now in a NGC Holder UNC Details OBV REPAIRED we can see what looks like the gentlest of edge bruises by A of BRITANNIA and speculate that this is what the NGC graders have seen. Perhaps a £4,000 coin without this minor fault viewing recommended
Two Pounds 2025 RRS Discovery GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's box of issue with certificate and booklet. The discovery was purpose built for voyages into sub-zero temperatures and was considered to be the strongest wooden ship ever built at that time (1901)
Two Pounds 2023 Centenary of the Flying ScotsmanGoldProof, a new reverse design by John Bergdahl a fitting tribute to the iconic locomotive, FDC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and informative booklet. Only 300 pieces issued in this presentation format
Two Pounds 2025 200 Years of The Modern Railway GoldProof FDC Stephenson's Rocket Reverse in the Royal Mint's box of issue with certificate and booklet
Farthing 1860 Toothed Border/Beaded Border muleFreeman 498 dies 2+A Unc with a hint of lustre, in a NGC Holder at MS62 BN and their finest recorded, the best we have seen was an EF example in 2013 LCA 143 Lot 1741 which realised £900
Penny 1897 High TideFreeman 148 dies 1+C Lustrous Unc and graded MS64 RB by NGC perhaps the best example we have seen of this rare type way back in 2009 LCA 124 Lot 791 an example described as UNC with subdued lustre realised £1,000
MaundyThreepence 1765 ESC 2035 Good Fine/Fine, with grey tone, the 5 in the date with traces of an overstrike, extremely rare and rated R5 by ESC, we note the Coincraft catalogue lists a 5 over 4 overdate for this rare date Ex LCA 151 Lot 2765 realised £1400
Cupro-nickel issues including George VI some sorted into bags by date, mixed grades includes some mint state examples, such as old paper bank bags £5 of mint state Halfcrowns (over 120 KG will be over £1,100 face value), along with over 20 kilos of Bronze and Brass including Farthings these from circulation (Lot over 160 Kilos gross weight) must go so offered here without reserve
Halfpenny 1874 Freeman 315 dies 9+I, rated R14 by Freeman, NGC MS64 BN rare in this choice graded. We sold the Nicholson example in 2007 with a long provenance which including Michael Freeman LCA132 Lot 1408 which realised £1400
Silver Proofs Five Pounds 1990, 1993, 1996, 1997. 25p Crowns 1972, 1977. Two Pounds 1986 Games, 1989 (2 coin set), 1994, 1995 Dove (2) Piedfort and Standard, 1995 UN (2) Piedfort and Standard, 1996 Soccer (2) Piedfort and Standard
Five Pounds 2023 The Great Engravers – The Petition Crown, a two-coin set reproducing Thomas Simon’s celebrated pattern Crown of Charles II, comprising one coin depicting the laureate and draped bust of Charles II and the second bearing the crowned cruciform shields with the Garter Star at the centre, both designs remastered from Simon’s original work, the obverses with the portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings. Each coin with the remarkable double-banded raised edge inscription reproducing Simon’s petition to the King: THOMAS SIMON MOST HVMBLY PRAYS YOVR MAJESTY TO COMPARE THIS HIS TRYALL PIECE WITH THE DVTCH AND IF MORE TRVLY DRAWN & EMBOSS’D MORE GRACEFVLLY ORDER’D AND MORE ACCVRATELY ENGRAVEN TO RELEIVE HIM. Two Ounces of .999 fine silver, each 62.86 grammes and 40.60mm diameter, Silver Proof FDC, in the black Royal Mint case of issue with certificate and booklet, limited edition 3,250 sets, maximum coin mintage 3,260.
Five PoundsSilver Proof (3) 2021 95th Birthday Piedfort, 2022 Tutankhamun 100th Anniversary (2) Piedfort and Standard. Two Pounds Silver Proof (5) 2019 Wedgwood 260th Piedfort, 2020 Mayflower Voyage Piedfort, 2022 FA Cup 150th Piedfort, 2022 Graham Bell (2) Piedfort and Standard, FDC cased as issued with certificates some coins with light toning
Five Pounds 2026 Pink Floyd, Music Legends series, the reverse by Henry Gray featuring the iconic prism from the cover artwork of The Dark Side of the Moon, a beam of light entering from the left and emerging through the prism, with PINK FLOYD below, the obverse with the portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings. Two Ounces of .999 fine silver, 62.86 grammes, 40mm diameter, Proof FDC, one of only 500 issued in this limited-edition presentation, maximum mintage 506
East Africa Currency Board (4) King George V portrait 5 Shillings Pick 20 dated 1st January 1933 serial number K/4 94597 3 signatures, King George VI portrait issues (3) including 1 Shillings Pick 27 dated 1st January 1943 serial number A/10 85413 4 signatures, 5 ShillingsPick 28a dated 1st July 1941 serial number T/6 53769 3 signatures and 20 Shillings = 1 PoundPick 30b dated 1st August 1951 serial number B/70 62009 4 signatures. All Thomas De La Rue printing VF - GEF
One PoundPageB322 issued 1970 very first run AN01 940276 AU (centre fold). The last high grade example we offered in 2024 LCA 185 Lot 266 graded by PMG at AU58 realised £260
Halfcrown 1908 ESC 753, Bull 3574 UNC Details and lustrous the reverse Choice but with some scratches obverse, perhaps a £1,000 coin if not for the scratches
IrelandNorthern Banking Company Limited 1 Pound Belfast Sept. 1892 Very Good S/N in red H26548, a problem free pleasing example for grade and a rare seldom offered type
Lincoln and Lindsey Banking Company Gainsbro' Branch Ten Pounds undated but has been hand signed AU and uniface, evidence of mounting adhesive in the four corners reverse, rare
One PoundBealeB269 issued 1950, very first replacement series S10S 722699 GVF inked number front, a seldom offered prefix the first we have seen for over 10 years
Rhodesia, Reserve Bank of Rhodesia, Five Pounds, 12 November 1964, Queen Elizabeth II at right, sable antelope at lower left, reverse Great Zimbabwe ruins, Pick 26a, Extremely Fine, with small light stains in places at the edges and two pinholes. A desirable QEII Rhodesia high-denomination issue
The United Kingdom Silver Proof Coin Set 2010 (13 coin set) Five Pounds down to Five Pence with two £2 and three £1 nFDC (toning) in the Royal Mint hard black presentation case of issue with booklet style certificate
Royal Mail Cased Coin and Stamp Covers Silver Proof (4) Fifty Pence (3) Pride, Birmingham 2022 and QE II 70th, Two Pounds VE Day nFDC-FDC along with Royal Mint BU Packs Fifty Pence some with colour (18), Two Pounds (4) Five Pounds (3) including James Bond 007 these all Unc as issued by the Royal Mint
Sudan Conservation Series 2 coin silver set Five Pounds AH1396 (1976) Hippopotamus and Calf KM#71, Two and a Half Pounds AH1396 (1976) Shoebill Stork KM#70 Unc with in the Royal Mint's red presentation box with certificates saying Silver uncirculated coin
One Pound (13) being three groups with matching prefixes numbers PeppiattB238 (5) 98B, 98D, 98J, 98O, 98Y these F-GVF. BealeB268 and B273 prefixes O99J 000465, J99B, R99J and E99J these generally VF or better the R99J with some stains. Mixed MahonB212 D98 994343 Fine, CatternsB225 (2) Prefix O98 EF and W98 Fine, Peppiatt Blue B249 L98D EF
Bristol Bank 5 Pounds cut-cancelled across signature dated 9th October 1807 number D506 for Miles, Vaughan, Miles, Baugh and Birch where Birch has been struck off, manuscript signatures for Entered Wm. Holmes and the other cut-cancelled (Outing 305b, Grant 468K), Very Good
Jersey (5) including 10 Pounds George Baird signature Pick 22 , 1 Pounds all different types (4) Clennett signature , QE2 with tiara and the Battle of Jersey. Ian Black signature (2) 800th Anniversary of Jersey (1204-2004) Pick 31 (BY JE16) 2004 special prefix and LOW serial number J8C 000259, Baird signature Commemorative example of the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Jersey Pick 25 and All UNC
GB and World an eclectic mix GB Halfcrown 1936 VF, West Germany 2 Marks 1951D VF, UK modern bi-metal (base metal) Two Pounds 2021 Walter Scott and 2022 Graham Bell these BU in Westminster presentation cards along with 2002 Games and 2016 WWI from circulation
Five Pounds 1937 ProofS.4074 in an NGC holder and graded PF66. We have not offered an example of this coin in a higher grade than 66 and lot 1439 in LCA 191 in PF66 CAMEO realised £19,000
Sovereign Mary 1553 Fine Sovereign of 30 Shillings, dated in Roman numerals. Obverse: Mary enthroned, double annulet stops with single after ANG' Reverse: Shield on a rose, S.2488, North 1956, as Schneider 704, the reverse with abbreviation mark and a double annulet stop at the end of the legend, mintmark Pomegranate, 15.34 grammes, AU detail, struck on a full, slightly wavy flan the coin shows slight signs of mounting at the top of the obverse, a tiny crack on the rim is evident between the I and N of REGINA. The workmanship of these large hammered coins shows an outstanding level of detail and intricacy. Being the flagship coin of the reign, all Mary Sovereigns were minted in .995 gold, the gold standard being restored to this traditional fineness in Mary's reign. Mary Sovereigns are rare and seldom offered. EX LCA 185 Lot 1714 realised £18,000
PoundElizabeth I sixth issue S.2534, North 2008, Schneider 799, mintmark Woolpack, a high grade example with choice details both sides, Ex Sincona Auctions 82-83 Lot 1576 (AU Details realised SF 14,000)
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