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, in a PCGS holder and graded Damage - AU detail, (PCGS certificate no. 37676209) struck on a full, slightly wavy flan the coin shows slight signs of mounting at the top of the obverse, barely visible in the holder, 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, the last one we sold was in 2004, since then we have offered numerous Triple Unites and two 1839 Una and the LionFive Pounds
AlderneyFifty PoundsGold 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria. Reverse: A modern rendition of the iconic Una and the Lion design originally used for the reverse for the legendary 1839 Gold Five Pounds. Struck in .999 gold by Hatton's of London, 142.61 grammes, FDC in the Hatton's box of issue with their certificate, Only 20 pieces minted, an extremely popular issue, and with this tiny mintage, demand is almost certain to outstrip supply. We note an example sold at London Coins Auction A172 March 2021 realised £20,000 hammer price
AlderneyTwenty Pounds 2019 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria. Reverse: A modern representation of the classic Una and the Lion design originally used for the reverse for the legendary 1839 GoldFive Pounds. Struck in .999 gold by Hatton's of London. 71.3 grammes. a few minor fleck of red tone, otherwise FDC in the Hatton's box of issue with their certificate, only 63 pieces struck. An extremely popular issue with demand almost certain to outstrip supply. At the time of minting, this was the World's first pure gold Twenty Pound coin. We note an example sold at London Coins Auction A174 in September 2021 realised £10,000 hammer price
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831, in an NGC holder and graded MS62. Very light friction to the highest points only, the obverse with extremely sharp hair detail, the reverse with only the most minor contact marks visible under magnification, a high grade and desirable example, would make an excellent coin for the type collector
South Africa Medal 1983 300 Years of Mining in South Africa 100mm diameter and 10mm thick, 20 Troy Ounces of .999 Fine Silver, issued by the Gold and Hard Asset Exchange, Johannesburg, South Africa, hallmarked on the edge, 622 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise and some contact marks
World in silver (74) 19th and 20th Century, comprising Australia (6) Florins (2) 1910 VG, 1927 Parliament House Good Fine/NVF, 1910 VG, Sixpence 1910 VG/Fine, Threepences (2) 1910 VG/Near Fine, 1940 Fine, Canada (3) 25 Cents 1918 Fine, Five Cents 1910 VG/Fine, NewfoundlandTen Cents 1917C VG/Near Fine, Straits Settlements (2) Five Cents (2) 1910 VG/Fine the obverse scratched, 1918 VF, IndiaTwo Annas (3) 1877 Calcutta Good Fine, 1886 Bombay, B Incuse Good Fine, 1894 Calcutta VF, France (2) One Franc (2) 1868A VG, 1918 Fine, Ethiopia Gersh 1891 South AfricaHalfcrown 1956 VF/GVF, Egypt (2) Two Piastres 1944 (2) VF and EF, New Zealand (4) Halfcrown 1934 VG/Near Fine, Sixpence 1937 Fine/Good Fine, Threepence (2) 1936 NEF, 1937 Good Fine/VF, Netherlands (11) Gulden (5) 1845 VG, 1863 Near Fine, 1915 Fine, 1929 GVF/NEF, 1940 Lustrous EF, 25 Cents (2) 1849 VG, 1912 VG, Ten Cents (4) 1885 Fine, 1893 VG, 1901 VG, 1918 GF, Belgium (4) 50 Franc 1950 Dutch Legend Good Fine with some hairlines, Two Francs (2) 1910 French Legend Near Fine/Fine, 1911 Dutch Legend Fine, One Franc 1912 French Legend Fine, Latvia (2) Two Lati 1926 Fine, One Lats 1924 Fine, Norway (2) 50 Ore 1916 VG/Near Fine, Ten Ore 1899 Fine, Denmark (7) 16 Skilling (4) 1856 (2) both VG one with surface residue, 1857 Near Fine, the obverse with some scratches, 1858 Fine, 25 Ore 1900 Good Fine, 10 Ore (2) 1899 Fine, 1919 EF, Bulgaria Lev 1913 Fine, Romania 50 Bani 1910 VG, British West AfricaShilling 1916H Fine, German States - Schleswig-Holstein Five Schilling 1797 VG, 2½ Schilling 1787 VG, Netherlands - Deventer Six Stuivers 1688 VG scratched, British GuianaFour Pence 1945 Good Fine/VF, Italian States - Sardinia Lire 1825 Fine, Essequibo & DemeraryQuarter Guilder 1833 VG/Near Fine, Hong Kong Five Cents 1889 Fine, Uruguay Ten Centesimos 1877A Fine, German States - Baden Three Kreuzer 1833 VG, Sweden (11) Two Kronor 1945 Good Fine/VF, Krona (6) 1916W Fine, 1924W Fine, 1936G VF, 1937G Fine/GF, 1938G Near Fine/Fine, 1939G Good Fine, 25 Ore (3) 1902EB NVF, 1918W VG, 1934G Near Fine, Ten Cents 1907EB Good Fine
South Africa Proof Sets (9) 1968, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985 (includes One Rand Parliament), 1986 (includes One Rand Johannesburg, 1987 (the 50 Cent is 1988), nFDC to FDC some with toning or light handling marks, in the blue cases of issue
George III and William IV (5) Coronation of William IV 1831 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram Obverse: Draped busts left, conjoined, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII AND HIS CONSORT ADELAIDE, Reverse: Crown within closed wreath of crossed flags, thistles and shamrocks above and below, Above: CORONATION Around: AT WESTMINSTER SEPTEMBER 8 1831, Above: BORN AUGUST 21 1765, Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65 YEAR OF HIS AGE, 49.03 grammes, BHM 1486, VF with some scratches, Death of William IV 1837 54mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII, Reverse: Britannia, with two allegorical figures mourning around a funerary urn, on a plinth inscribed, DIED JUNE 20 1837. BELOVED . REVERED . LAMENTED. Exergue: BORN 21 AUGt.1765, BHM 1726, 49.03 grammes, VF with some scratches, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in copper by N.Hyde, Obverse: Uniformed bust of George III wearing a short wig GEO.III.BORN 4th JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr.25th 1760. Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAROF HIS REIGN OCTr.25th. 1810, Reverse: Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Rays of Sun above, THE FIFTIETH YEAR, 51.636 grammes, BHM 686, GVF with some contact marks, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 42mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon. Snr. Obverse Bust right, cuirassed and draped, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT. 26 .1809 THE 50th YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D AND PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE LOYAL PEOPLE, BHM 653, 28.25 grammes, GVF, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 25mm diameter in copper by Kettle & Sons, Obverse: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE CELEBRATED OCT 25 1809 THE KING HAVING ENTERED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN, Reverse: An Imperial Crown above sword and sceptre intertwined with ribbon on which NATIONAL JUBILL OF GEORGE III, Below 50 K&S, BHM 648, 4.38 grammes, Good Fine
Halfcrown 1679 Edge with DECNS error, TRICESIMO PRIMO, ESC 483, Bull 485, Near Fine/Fine, the obverse with some colourful toning, listed as rare by Bull
GB and World (21) GB Florins to Threepences (12) Florin 1889 Davies 815 dies 3C NVF, Shillings (4) 1787 Hearts Good Fine, Ex-mount, 1887 Jubilee Head Fine/Good Fine, 1900 NEF/EF with some heavier contact marks on the obverse,1941S AU/GEF and lustrous, Sixpences (3) 1837 Near Fine, 1901 GVF with hairlines, 1911 A/UNC and lustrous, MaundyFourpences (2) 1852 Fine, 1854 Fine, Silver Threepences (2) 1926 Modified Effigy GVF/VF, 1937Lustrous UNC, World (9) Australia Threepence 1918M NEF/EF and lustrous, South Africa (4) Florins (2) 1926 VG, 1940 VG, Shilling 1936 VG, Threepence 1933 VG/Fine, Netherlands Ten Cents (2) 1905 worn, and 1918 Fair, Egypt Two Piastres 1917 Poor, Brazil 500 Reis 1863 Good Fine with metal attached to the reverse in an attempt to make a button
India Temple Token 35mm diameter undated, Near Fine, as part of a group of Mint Errors and Fantasies (12) GB Decimal Five Pence 2014 EF with obverse lettering weakly struck, MaundyTwopence 1838 with a large 'leaf-shaped' flan flaw on the reverse VF, Pennies (2) 1858 No WW, the reverse with a flan flaw and a 'strike-through' error on the R of BRITANNIAR, 1967 with planchet clip GVF cleaned, Halfcrowns 1818 and 1936 base metal contemporary counterfeits both VG, India Quarter Rupee 1945 Bombay EF with long lamination flaw on the obverse, British West Africa Penny 1952H with double struck central hole, GEF and lustrous, Fantasy issues (3) Crown 1936 Edward VIII EDWARD . VIII . KING . & . EMPEROR, Reverse George and the Dragon, Sixpence 1937 Edward VIII Reverse: Lion on crown left, GEF, Trade Dollar undated (2002) Trimetallic with United Kingdom Golden Jubilee / Beefeater with Union Jack flag coloured reverse EF
Sixpence 1965 Obverse: Second A of GRATIA points to a space, ESC 1838T, Bull 4551, Davies 2503 dies 1C, Fine, a very rare die pairing. We note the Peter Davies collection example sold in London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 was only VF and realised £45 hammer price, and a Fine example sold in our March 2024 sale for £110 hammer price
German States - Saxony (7) Saxony-Ernestine (4) Groschen (Zingroschen) (2) undated (1507-1523) MB#79 VF, undated (1507-1525T) MB#80 VF, Quarter Guldengroschen undated (1541-1547) MB#249 Fine, holed, Half Schwertgroschen undated (1489-1525) Frederick III (The Wise) Fine with some weaker areas, Saxony-Albertine (3) 1/6th Thaler 1691 IK Death of Johann Georg III KM#612 Near Fine/Fine, Rare, 1/12th Thaler (2) 1693 or 1694 (date worn) KM#638 VG/Fine, 1704 KM#683 EPH Good Fine, an interesting early group
Salop & North Wales Bank £5, Shrewsbury issue (2) for Price, Jones & Edwards, (Outing 1962), 1838 Fine but trimmed and 1840 B5924 Fine small part top left corner missing
The S.S. Maine Hospital Ship 1899, 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Crossed Union Jack and Stars and Stripes within a lifebelt inscribed S.S. MAINE within a roseate. Above: FOR THE AMERICAN LADIES HOSPITAL SHIP FUND, Below: CHAIRMAN, LADY R. CHURCHILL , HON. SEC. MRS. A. BLOW HON TRES. MRS. RONALDS, On a wide border around: FITTED AS A HOSPITAL SHIP BY MESSRS FLETCHER SON & FEARNALL LTD. LONDON, Reverse: Starboard view of the ship. Above: S.S. MAINE, Below: BERNARD N. BAKER ESQ. 1899. On a wide border around: -O- LENT TO BRITISH GOVT FOR USA IN TRANSVAAL WAR BY PRES. OF ATLANTIC TRANSPORT COY, 30.44 grammes, BHM 3650, Eimer 1831, EF and lustrous with a minor scratch by the ship
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
Medals (3) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 76mm diameter in oxidised White Metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA . DEI . GRA : BRITT : REGINA . FID : DEF : IND : IMP MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters above THE BRITISH EMPIRE within rays. A.D. 1897. Below: Clasped hands in cruciform within a circle, dividing PEACE/LOVE/AND/UNION within sprays. Around: Names of British Territories on 55 shields in two concentric circles, 133.20 grammes, GVF with some scratches and an edge knock, Queen Victoria Coronation 1838 48mm diameter in white metal by J. Davis Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, with hair in chignon HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned on decorated plinth, Scotia, Hibernia and Britannia around, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837 CROWNED JUNE 26 1838 34.10 grammes, VF, the reverse rim with some corrosion, holed, The Duke of Cambridge Visit to Birmingham 1857 55mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore, Obverse: Bust left, draped GENERAL H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, K.G., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, Reverse: Text in 19 lines: STRUCK AT THE WORKS OF G.R. COLLIS / TO / COMMEMORATE / THE AUSPICIOUS VISIT / OF / HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE / TO THE TOWN OF / BIRMINGHAM / ON THE OCCASION OF / THE OPENING OF / CALTHORPE PARK / A PLACE OF RECREATION FOR / THE PEOPLE / BY INVITATION OF / JOHN RATCLIFFE ESQr. / MAYOR / JUNE 1st. / 1857., 82.20 grammes, BHM 2594, VF with some spots and light surface marks
German States (10) Magdeburg (6) Denier Archbishopric issues 'Moritzpfennig' Bracteate Albrecht I von Käfenburg undated (1205-1232) Bonhoff 712 VF, Denier Archbishopric issue Otto III (983-1002) a later counterfeit believed struck in the 11th Century, Denier Archbishopric issues - Ludolf von Kroppenstein (1192-1203) a fragment of around 50% of the coin VG, 1/24th Thaler 1630 PS City coinage KM#253 VG, Three Pfennigs 1675 CP KM#239 Near Fine, Pfennig undated (1513-1521) hohl type VG, Regensburg (3) Light Denier Henry XII The Lion (1156-1180) About Fine with some weak areas, Two Kreuzer 1629 KM#46 Near Fine, One Kreuzer 1642 KM#93 VG holed, Saxony Pfennig William III Duke of Saxony hohl type (c.1475) VG with some edge cracks
USA (4) One Cent (3) 1802 Breen 1750, 1835 Breen 1862 VG, 1874 Breen 1988 VG, and Medal 1952 Boys Scouts of America, Obverse: George Washington, FREEDOMS FOUNDATION INC..VALLEY FORGE PA, Reverse: HONOR RECOGNITION 'GET OUT THE VOTE' CAMPAIGN , FORWARD ON LIBERTY'S TEAM 1952, 32mm diameter in aluminium? Fine
Medals and Tokens (59) Medals (2) 1827 Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 BHM 1291 25mm in Brass VG holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria 25mm in Brass BHM 1858 Fine, holed, Costa Rica Coffee Token One Canasto Francisco Montealegre, undated 21mm in Brass Fine, as part of a group (59) comprising Gaming Counters (50), the majority are 'Good Old Days' and 'To Hanover' types, a mix of Guinea and Half Guinea sizes includes examples dated 1788, 1790, 1791, 1797, 1837, and a 1798 Scalloped edge type in mixed grades, some holed, Two pence Token 'Nulli Secundus with 418 countermark, Fine, Toy Money (3) and Two Pounds 1823 crude copies in base metal (2) Fine and Fair
Roman (3 ) Ae4 City Commemorative Rome Mint. Obverse: Bust of Roma left wearing visored and crested helmet and ornamental mantle VRBS ROMA, Reverse Wolf and twins left, Mintmark R wreath Q, 2.39 grammes, RIC Rome 354 GVF with good metal, SceatEanredStyca coinage (c.810-830) S.860/862 Fair, Roman Provincial 'Widow's Mite' Tiberius and Pontius Pilate (26-36AD) Obverse: Lituus, Reverse: LIZ within wreath 2.34 grammes, VG on an irregular flan
German States (39) Saxony-Albertine (12) 1/6th Thaler 1855 KM#1186 VG 20 Pfennigs 1856F KM#1160 VG, Ten Pfennigs (3) 1856F KM#1159 Fair, 1863B KM#1219 Fine, 1867B KM# 1221 VG/Fine, Five Pfennigs (2) 1855F KM#1158 Fine, 1867B KM#1218 Good Fine, Two Pfennigs (3) 1856 KM#1185 VG, 1865A KM# 1866B KM#1217 VG, One Pfennig (2) 1856F KM#1184 Fine/Near Fine, 1866B KM#1216 Fine, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach Two Pfennigs 1865A KM#206 Fine, Saxe-Altenburg One Pfennig 1861 KM#28b VG, Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (2), One Pfennig 1761 KM#62 VG, 1770 KM#93 VG, Three Kreuzer 1819S KM#128.3 VG, Saxe-Meissen Groschenundated Friedrich II 1428-1464 VG or better, Saxe-Coburg-Gotha 1½ Pfennigs 1834 KM#54 VG with a long scratch across the obverse, Six Kreuzer (2) 1830 EK KM#11 About Fine, 1836 KM#41.1 a large fragment VG holed with around a third of the coin cut off, Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg (2) One Heller (2) 1692 KM#122 VG, 1712 KM#163 VG or slightly better, Three Pfennigs 1761 LCK KM#305 Fair, 1½ Pfennigs 1759 LCK KM#285 VG, Saxe-Hildburghausen (4) Six Kreuzer 1818 KM#136 Fair, holed, One Kreuzer 1760 KM#70 Fine, scarce, One Heller (3) 1707 KM#5 Fair with date just visible, 1766 KM#46 unpriced by Krause, Fine, 1818 KM#133 About Fine, Saxe-Meiningen (9) Six Kreuzer (2) 1829L KM#124 VG, 1836K KM#139 Near Fine, Three Kreuzer (2) 1829L KM#127 VG, 1833 L KM#133 VG bent, One Kreuzer (2) 1829 L KM#123 Good Fine, 1834 KM#131 Near Fine, Half Kreuzer 1854 KM#162 VG, Two Pfennigs (2) 1867 KM#174 Fine/VG the reverse with some surface damage, 1870 KM#174 About Fine, One Pfennig 1860 KM#170 Fine with some staining
USAOne Dollar 1885 O Breen 5583, UNC, the obverse with even bronze tone with the lightest of cabinet friction to the high points, the reverse fully lustrous and choice, an eye-catching example
USA Hard Times Token 1836 Obverse: a female figure seated left holding a wreath, surrounded by Spinning wheel, ship, shield, Liberty Cap on pole, medicine and wheat, AMERICAN INSTITUTE, in exergue NEW YORK /H, Reverse: Text in 9 lines, COPY OF GOLD MEDAL / AWARDED TO / R&W ROBINSON / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1836, HT#155 VG/Near Fine, US Marine Hospital - Old Kentucky 38mm fob medal in silver plated bronze, Obverse: Man standing on right with horse SHE WAS BRED IN OLD KENTUCKY, Reverse: THE OFFICIAL WHISKEY OF THE US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE : HIGHEST AWARDS / PARIS 1900 / ST. LOUIS 1904 / LIEGE 1905 / PORTLAND 1905 Fine
World SilverCrown-sized (9) Greece Three Drachma 1833A KM#20 Near Fine/Fine, Egypt 20 Piastres 1917 KM#321 Fine, South Africa Crown 1947 KM#31 NEF/EF with some minor spots, Switzerland Five Francs 1922B KM#37 Near Fine/Fine, Belgium Five Francs 1868 KM#24 Fine, France Five Francs (2) 1816L Bayonne Mint KM#711.8 VG/Near Fine, 1876A KM#820.1 VF cleaned, Spain Five Pesetas (2) 1882 (Year 82) MS-M KM#688 Fine, 1891 PG-M KM#689 Fine
Sixpence 1965 Obverse: Second A of GRATIA points to a space, ESC 1838T, Bull 4551, Davies 2503 dies 1C, Fine, a very rare die pairing. We note the Peter Davies collection example sold in London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 was only VF and realised £45 hammer price
World a small group (4) Japan Bu (Ichibu) undated (1837-1854) C#16 Tempo Era, 8.75 grammes, Fine, South AfricaCrown 1947 VF, Spain One Real date not visible, Seville Mint, 3.34 grammes, Fair, France Quarter Ecu Henry IV (1589-1610)date and mintmark not visible, VG clipped and with the appearance of an ex-shipwreck piece
Roman (7) Ar Siliqua Julian II, Arles. 18mm, 1.91 g. Obverse: Bearded, pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust right DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG, Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX in four lines within wreath. Eagle in badge at top, Mintmark PCONST 1.91 grammes, RIC 309, NVF with some scratches, Ae Antoninianus (3) Allectus (287-296AD) London. Obverse: Bust right, cuirassed and radiate, IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, Reverse: , Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopiae, globe at foot, PROVID AVG, S-A across fields. Mintmark ML. RIC V-2, 35; Sear 13832. VG with much of the legend worn, Claudius II Rome mint. 269 AD. Obverse: Radiate head right, IMP CLAVDIVS AVG, Reverse: , Fortuna standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae. FORTVNA REDVX, Z in right field. 2.55 grammes, RIC 41;Sear 11337. Fair with much of the legend worn, Aurelian (270-275AD) Milan mint. Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust right, IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, Reverse: , Aurelian and Severina or priest standing facing each other, each holding short sceptre, sacrificing at altar between them. PIETAS AVG, Mintmark S. 2.82 grammes, RIC 138, Cohen 170, Sear 11583v. VG with a large edge chip, Ae3 (2) Crispus (306-325AD) Obverse: Bust left holding shield and spear, Reverse: VOT X MVLT XX within wreath, in 4 lines, 2.45 grammes, VG, Valens (367-370 AD) Obverse: Bust right, diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN VALENS PF AVG, Reverse: Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, No field marks. Mintmark TESA. RIC Thessalonica 18b, Cohen 47. 2.08 grammes, VG, along with Semis Tiberius (8-10AD) Reverse: Front view of Altar of Lugdunum ROM ET AVG below, 3.19 grammes, Fair
Halfpenny 1904 Freeman 383 dies 1+B UNC and lustrous with minor cabinet friction and some tone spots, this date becoming increasingly difficult to find in high grade
Saudi Arabia Four Pounds Gold undated (1945-1946) Obverse American eagle with wings spread U.S. MINT PHILADELPHIA U.S.A, Reverse: Three lined inscription : GROSS WEIGHT - 493.1 GRAINS / NET WEIGHT - 452.008333 GR. / FINENESS 916 2/3, GVF with some surface marks and an edge nick. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint for a concession payment for oil to the Saudi government. Of the 91,000 minted, most examples were melted
World cased items (8) Rhodesia Mint set a mixed date set comprising 25 Cents 1975, 20 Cents 1964, Ten Cents 1975, Five Cents 1975, Three Cents 1968, One Cent 1977 and Half Cent 1975 UNC, and lustrous with some toning in the soft case as issued, Ghana 100 Sika 2002 a 3-coin set in three different metals Prooflike UNC with some toning, in a John Pinches case, Gardiner's Island a 2-coin part set 1965 comprising Nicon X#PT3 and Silver Clad X#PT1 issues Prooflike UNC in the box of issue, Germany - Third Reich a 2-coin set comprising Five Marks 1939A VF and Two Marks 1937A NVF in a presentation box, Medallic covers (2) 1977 Test CricketCentenary by Birmingham Mint, in Silver Prooflike UNC in the green wallet of issue, 1978 25th Anniversary of the First ascent of Mount Everest Prooflike UNC in the wallet of issue, Spain Mint Set 1975 (Year 77) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA a 5-coin set comprising Dollars (2) 1883, 1976, Half Dollars (2) 1966, 1976, and Quarter Dollar 1993, in mixed circulated grades, in a Westminster tray, ChinaCash coins, a 10-piece set in bronze copies of coins from 1644-1911, 'as made' on the card of issue, Prize medals (17) most from Bury's Court school for athletics and swimming events, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, VF to GVF,a small group (8) of GB and World Banknotes 1960s to 1980s issues, in mixed grades, GB and World stamps and bonds with some GB George V stamps, The Royal Wedding Coin Collection a 14-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer with issues from GB, Isle of Man, Tristan da Cunha, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Bermuda, Tuvalu, Jersey, Mauritius, Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, St. Helena and East Caribbean UNC in a glass photo frame, and an Autograph Book containing the signatures of many 1930s actors and stage stars, also including the signature of cricketer Don Bradman
RomanSestertius (5) Claudius (41-54AD) Obverse Bust right laureate, Reverse: standing figure, legend and most detail worn, 19.41 grammes, VG/Poor, Faustina Junior, Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding serpent from patera, SC in exergue, RIC 1668, Cohen 200, 22.35 grammes, Near Fine/VG, Marcus Aurelius (161-180AD) Reverse: Salus standing left holding sceptre and patera, feeding serpent rising from the altar. RIC 836 or 843 (end of legend off-flan and unclear) Near Fine, the obverse with some encrustation, Otacilia Severa (244-249AD), Reverse: Pietas standing left holding box of incense, RIC 205a, Cohen 31, 16.48 grammes, VG, Herennia Etruscilla (249-251AD) Reverse: Pudicitia seated left drawing out veil and holding sceptre, RIC 136b, Cohen 22. 17.25 grammes, VG
Roman a mixed group (8) Siliqua Constantius II. (353-360AD) Arles. Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: VOTIS XXX MVLTIS XXXX within a wreath, mintmark SCON, RIC Arles 207S, 1.01 grammes, Fine with some edge chips, Antoninianus (3) Philip I (244AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate, draped and cuirassed IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, Reverse: Salus standing right, feeding snake held in her arms from patera, SALVS AVG, RIC 46b, RSC 209, 4.66 grammes, Fine, Carinus (283-285AD) Antioch. Obverse: Radiate and cuirassed bust right, IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C, Reverse: Carinus standing right holding sceptre and receiving Victory from Carus, standing left, E in lower centre, Mintmark XXI RIC 206E, 3.38 grammes, VG, Salonina (256-257AD) Rome. Billon, Obverse: Bust right, on crescent, draped and diademed, SALONINA AVG, Reverse: Salonina seated left, reaching down to two children standing before her, a third child at her side, PIETAS AVGG, RIC 35 Rome, RSC 84, 3.02 grammes, Fine or better with a flan crack on the edge, Ae4 Leo I (457-474AD) Constantinople or Alexandria, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, Reverse: Latin-style monogram of LEO, legends and mintmark off-flan, not unusual for this reign, 0.84 grammes, Fine, on an irregularly shaped flan, Caracalla and Geta Ae27 (c.198-217AD) Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior, Struck under Magistrate Flavius Ulpanus, Obverse: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Caracalla , facing laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Geta left, Reverse: Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopiae, Є (mark of value) to left.10.87 grammes, approaching Fine, with an attempted piercing in the centre of the obverse, Septimus Severus and Julia Domna Ae27 (173AD) Markianopolis, Moesia Inferior, Obverse: Facing busts of Septimus Severus and Julia Domna AY K Λ CEΠ CEYHΡOC IOVΛIA CEB, Reverse: Tyche standing left holding rudder and cornucopiae V ΦΛ OVΛΠANΩN MAΡKIANOΠOΛITΩN, Moushmov 411, 11.97 grammes, Near Fine, Ae4 Constantine I (330-335AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right draped and laureate, Reverse: Two soldiers holding shields and spears with two standards between them with pointed banners. Mintmark TRP, 0.85 grammes, designs Fine, legends VG
RomanSestertius (5) Trajan (104-107AD) Reverse: Dacia in attitude of mourning, seated left on a pile of arms SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI Cohen 534, RIC 564, 24.83 grammes, Fine with good surfaces, and some weak areas on the reverse, Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar (139-161AD) Reverse: Minerva standing left holding owl and spear, shield at side, TR POT VIIII [COS II] S-C, RIC 1321 (Ant. Pius) 1321; Cohen 678. 27.59 grammes, Fine, Maximinus (235-236AD) Reverse: Providence standing left with cornucopiae and wand over globe at feet, RIC 61, Cohen 80, 23.23 grammes, VG or better/VG with some corrosion, Gordian III (240AD) Fourth Issue, Reverse: Jupiter standing front, head right, holding long sceptre and thunderbolt, RIC 299a, Cohen 116, 19.96 grammes, Good Fine with good metal, Otacilia Severa (240AD) Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae, CONCORDIA AVGG S C in exergue, RIC 203a, Cohen 10, 14.29 grammes,
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 (6) 51mm in white metal, Borough of Croydon, by J. Moore, BHM 3261 NEF holed at the top, 45mm in white metal, by J. Carter BHM 3234, VF holed for suspension with suspension ring and ribbon, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, Reverse: Shield with Ostrich and Emu supporters, BHM 3319 VF/GVF, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, possibly by W.O. Lewis, Obverse: Two portraits of Queen Victoria, each in an oval medallion, one the young portrait, the other the Jubilee portrait, BHM 3315, EF holed for suspension, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, 39mm in bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within an open wreath , crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/ OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837 EF with some minor spots, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, BHM 3276 VF, along with Royal Jubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm in bronze by Heaton, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES May 3rd 1887 VF with contact marks, lightly cleaned
Roman a mixed group (9) Ae1 Julian II (360-363AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed, Reverse: Bull right, mintmark [-] CONS [-] unclear, Fine/VG with some pitting, Ae Antoninianus (3) Probus (279-280AD) Ticinum. Obverse: Bust right, radiate and cuirassed, IMP C M AVR PROBVS AVG, Reverse: Probus and Concordia standing face to face clasping hands, CONCORD MILIT, mintmark PXXT, RIC 332, Cohen 138, 3.72 grammes, Fine or better with some verdigris spots on the edge, Valentinian II (378-383AD) Siscia. Obverse: Bust right, draped, pearl-diademed and cuirassed DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe, raising woman kneeling right before him, REPARATIO REIPVB Mintmark BSISC RIC IX Siscia 26b, Bold Fine, Valentinian II (375-392AD) Lugdunum, Obverse: Bust right, draped, pearl-diademed and cuirassed DN VALENTINIANVS IVN PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory on globe, raising woman kneeling right before him, REPARATIO REIPVB Mintmark LVGP, RIC Lugdunum 28b 4.19 grammes, Fine, Ae20 Caracalla (198-217AD) Augusta Traiana, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, Reverse: Apollo (?) standing facing holding spear, 4.46 grammes, Fine with a dig on the portrait, Ae2 Magnentius (340-350AD) Obverse: Bust right, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed, A behind head, DN MAGNENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor on horseback, galloping right, no shield, wielding spear at a bare-headed enemy half-kneeling before the horse, broken spear and shield below the horse. Star in upper right field, mintmark R Epsilon, GLORIA ROMANORVM, RIC VIII Rome 197, 5.36 grammes, Fine with green patina, Ae18 Constantius II Obverse: Bust right, draped, cuirassed and pearl-diademed, Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman, FEL TEMP REPARATIO, 1.76 grammes, Fair, Ae3 Constantius I (316-320AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Laureate head right, IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, eagle with wreath in beak at foot. wreath/H/N to right, Mintmark ALE, 3.49 grammes, Good Fine, Quadrans Claudius (41-54AD) Obverse TI CLAVDIVS CAESAR AVG around hand holding a pair of scales, Reverse: SC PON M TR P IMP COS DESIT, much of the legend worn, 1.92 grammes, RIC 85, Cohen 71, Near Fine, cleaned
RomanSestertius (5) Julia Domna Reverse: Venus leaning on a column, nude to below waist, seen from behind standing right, holding branch and globe VENERI VICT S-C, RIC 842, Cohen 195, 26.59 grammes, Fine/VG, Lucilla Reverse: Venus seated left, holding Victory and sceptre, VENVS S-C, RIC 1773, Cohen 83, 22.92 grammes, Fine with an edge crack below the bust, Severus Alexander (233 AD.) Reverse: Sol standing left with raised hand and whip, PM TR P XII COS III S-C, RIC 535, Cohen 442, 22.39 grammes, VG/Fine with an edge cut at 9 o'clock, Maximinus I (235-238AD) Reverse: Pax standing left with branch and sceptre, [PAX] AVGVS[T] I, RIC 81, Cohen 38, 24.16 grammes, Fine/VG, the reverse with some corrosion areas, Gordian III (240AD) Reverse: Jupiter standing, head right, holding spear and thunderbolt, RIC 298a, Cohen 111, 20.11 grammes, Fine with even pitting, the obverse with some encrustation
Florins (3) 1887 Jubilee Head, Capital J in J.E.B. ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 810, dies 1A, UNC or near so and lustrous with minor cabinet friction, 1894 ESC 878, Bull 2964, Davies 833, dies 1B, Good Fine/VF, 1896 ESC 880, Bull 2966, Davies 840 dies 1A, VG/Fine, very few examples believed to exist, the rarest of the die pairings for this date with very few examples known, listed as 'to be confirmed' in the original 1982 Peter Davies book, our archive database stretching back to 2003 records only three examples better than Fine, the Peter Davies collection coin being VF
Europe (5) France - Genealogy of the Dukes of Lorraine , 48mm diameter in bronze, undated and unsigned, Obverse: A family tree with all names in ovals, Reverse: legend in 15 lines:- EBERHARDVS ALSATIAE COMES. HVGONIS ALSATIAE ET FERRETI COMITIS FILIVS. EADIVAM ANGLORVM SANGVINE REGIO ORTAM SOROREM EDGITAE OTHONI . I . IMPERATORI NVPTAE DVXIT VXOREM . AN . CMXXX. ET EX EA PROLEM SVSCEPIT ADHELEIDEM IMPERATORISCONRADI SALICI MATREM . GARARDVM METENSEM . C . ET AD ALBERTVM COMITEM ALSATIAE, VF holed at the top, Italy General Exposition, Torino 1884, 51mm diameter in White metal by Cravero E Cargnino, Obverse Umberto I left draped, UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA, Reverse: Classical male figure, emblems, City view, locomotive and statue behind, ESPOSIZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA TORINO 1884, GVF with some surface marks, Germany (2) Seven Years War 1757 - Battle of Prague, Obverse: Military cuirassed half-length bust in profile of Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia), facing right wearing laurel wreath FRIDERICVS MAGN. D. G. REX BORVSS. EL. BRAND. DVX SILES ET, Reverse: Victory hovering (with lightning bolts extending from her right hand behind) over a kneeling figure of Bohemia/Austria - kicking the crown off Empress Maria Theresa. Trophies of captured weapons below, a shield with lettering VICTORIA FRIDERICI MAGN. FAMA · PRVDENTIA · ET · VIRTVTE, Exergue: AVSTR · EXERC · PROPE · PRAG · FVNDIT CÆSO ET · PRAGA · OBSESSA ·VI · MAJI · MDCCLVII, Good Fine, holed twice at the top, 22nd meeting of German Naturalists and Doctors Bremen 1844, 48mm diameter by Wilkens, Obverse: Olbers and Treviranus heads facing left H.W.M.OLBERS 11 OCT 1758 GEST 2 MARCH 1840 G.R.TREVIRANUS 4 FEB 1776 GEST, 16 FEB 1837, Reverse: A still life from the Museum in Bremen DEN DEUTSCHEN NATURFORSSCHERN UND AERZTEN DAS MUSEUM IN BREMEN IM SEPTEMBER 1844, Good Fine with some verdigris, some surface marks and edge nicks, Netherlands Arts and Crafts Exhibition Amsterdam 1877 24mm diameter in White metal by S. De Vries, Obverse: Bust right KONING WILLEM DE DERDE BESCHERMHEER, Reverse: View of a building, KUNST NIJVERHEIDS TENTOONSTELLING, Exergue: AMSTERDAM JULIJ 1877 GVF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Local issues (5) Bideford 45mm diameter in white metal (2) by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Seal of the town of Bideford, PRESENTED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS/OF BIDEFORD/IN COMMEMORATION OF/QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/BY THE MAYOR/LEX G. DUNCAN/JUNE 20th 1887, Around - within a linear border IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 (2) 25.59 grammes and 23.03 grammes, BHM 3235, both VF with some edge nicks, both pierced at the top, Colchester 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, Veiled and crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887, Reverse: Arms of Colchester BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER EGERTON GREEN MAYOR, 27.77 grammes, BHM 3313, NEF with some verdigris spots, listed as rare by BHM, Sunderland 1887 38mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled, VCTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: City Arms and motto, a ribbon below with EDWIN RICHARDSON MAYOR on it. IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887 SUNDERLAND, 17.87 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF holed at the top, Dorchester 1887 36mm diameter in white metal by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837. Reverse: City Arms, draped, JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 IN CORDIBUS POPULI IMPERIUM, with BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER A.POPE MAYOR on the drapery, BHM 3277, VF holed at the top, along with Inauguration of the Statue of H.W.F.Bolckow, First Member of Parliament for Middlesborough 1881 35mm diameter in white metal, by A.Kirkwopod & Sons, Obverse: Statue of Bolckow . H.W.F Bolckow FIRST MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH, Reverse: Arms of Middlesborough within a linear circle TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF H.W.F BOLCKOW, Below: 6th OCT 1881. below the Arms: AND THE JUBILEE OF MIDDLESBOROUGH,13.81 grammes, BHM 3106, NVF with some surface marks, holed at the top.
South Africa One Rand Silver (4) 1969 Dr. Donges - Afrikaans Legend Proof KM#80.2 in an NGC holder and graded PF67 Ultra Cameo, 1981 Proof KM#88 in an NGC holder and graded PF66 Ultra Cameo, 1982 Proof KM#88 in an NGC holder and graded PF67 Ultra Cameo, 1983 Proof KM#88 in an NGC holder and graded PF67 Ultra Cameo
RomanAntoninianus (2) Carus (282-283AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate, draped and laureate, IMP CARVS P F AVG, Reverse: Spes walking left with flower and raising robes, Mintmark SXXI, RIC 82, Cohen 79, 3.99 grammes, Good Fine, Carinus (283-285AD) Lyons. Obverse: Bust right, draped, radiate and cuirassed, CARINVS NOBIL CAES, Reverse: Carinus standing right with globe and spear, D in right field, SAECVLI FELICITAS, Cohen 115, RIC 152, 4.27 grammes, Good Fine, the obverse with some scratches, the reverse with some pitting
Pennies to Farthings (50) Pennies (18) 1857 Plain Trident, 1861, 1865, 1874H, 1881H (2), 1882H, 1895 2mm, 1895 (2), 1902 Low Tide, 1912H (6), 1919H, Halfpennies (8) 1799 (2), 1806, 1826, 1854, 1858, 1867, 1933, Farthings (24) 1822 (2), 1826 Bare head (2), 1839, 1854, 1857, 1875H, 1882H (2), 1894, 1895 Veiled Head, 1903, 1916, 1921, 1929, 1931, 1939, 1941 (3), 1942, 1943, in mixed grades, most are VG to Fine, some cleaned, Crown 1972 EF in a mount, World (10) South Africa Threepence 1942 Belize 25 Cents 2015 GVF, New Zealand (3) 20 Cents (2) 1981, 1983 Five Cents 1994, Jersey 1/12th Shilling 1894, Cook Islands Two Dollars 2003, Bermuda 25 Cents 1987, East Caribbean States (2) Five Cents 1995, Two Cents 2000, in mixed circulated grades, Medals (4) Battle of Jutland 1916 Fair to Fine, with loop mount at the top, VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 39mm silvered and holed at the top, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Duckhams Q oil, , 45mm in base metal, USA US Navy USS Topeka, undated, enamelled in 7 colours, these in mixed grades, the last UNC
IranProof Set 1971 (SH1350) 2500 Years of the Iranian Monarchy, a 9-coin set (4 in gold and 5 in silver) comprising 2000 Rials Gold Proof KM#1192, 1000 Rials Gold Proof KM#1191, frosted field below pillared palace, 750 Rials Gold Proof KM#1190, 500 Rials Gold Proof KM#1189, 200 Rials Silver Proof KM#1188, 100 Rials Silver Proof KM#1187.2 with frosted field below pillared palace, 75 Rials Silver Proof KM#1186, 50 Rials Silver Proof KM#1185, 25 Rials Silver Proof KM#1184, each coin with the metal purity mark in the fields, no assayers marks in the fields, FDC or very near so, a superb and highly desirable set in the original blue box of issue with EMPIRE OF IRAN and Peacock design in gold on the lid, comes with certificate and leaflet from the Royal Canadian Mint, a seldom offered set. We note that a set offered in London Coins Auction A177 June 2022 Lot 683 (a similar 9-coin set with the assayers marks on each coin) realised £3400 hammer price
Half AngelEdward IV Second Reign (1471-1483) S.2093, North 1630, Schneider 477, mintmark Cross and pellet, pierced sun at end of reverse legend, VF, a full grade better than the example in London Coins Auction A179 (Lot 1342) which realised £1100 hammer price, comes with a certificate of authenticity dated Paris , 27 December 1973, a rare denomination and seldom offered, only the second such example we have offered in 20 years
Maundy Odds (19) Fourpences (4) 1670 VG/Near Fine, 1897 (4) NEF (2) and EF (2), Threepence 1679 VG with some minor haymarking, Twopences (7) 1838 (2) EF and Fine/Good Fine, 1897 (5) GVF to EF, Pennies (6) 1688 8 over 7 (appears more like 7 over 8) VF/NVF, 1838 GEF, 1897 (4) GVF to NEF, along with FarthingCharles I Richmond mintmark A on obverse only Fine/Near Fine with some corrosion and surface residue, all the 1897 Maundy coins with matching tone
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 53mm diameter by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P. THE FRIEND OF AFRICA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a dais, inscribed I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY and attended by Mercury, Prudence and Justice, is crowned by Victory, hovering above, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED MDCCCVII, BHM 627, Eimer 983, 58.42 grammes, GEF
Pennies (4) 1876H Freeman 89 dies 8+K, UNC, the reverse very near so with a tiny spot on the shield, some uneven, but not unpleasant tone, and minor friction to the high points only, 1880 Freeman 101 dies 9+L EF/GVF with some small rim nicks, 1882H Freeman 115 dies 12+N, UNC with some subdued lustre, the odd small spot barely detracts, 1883 Freeman 118 dies 12+N, EF
Admiral Earl Howe NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 41mm diameter in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, RIC . COMES . HOWE . THALASSIARCHA BRITAN . PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN, Reverse: A Naval engagement, NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE. In Exergue: GALLOR . CLASSIS PROFLIG . DIE i JUNII MDCCXCIV in 3 lines, BHM 383, Eimer 855, 53.68 grammes, EF with some contact marks
USA Constellation Nova Copper 1783, Small U.S, Pointed rays, 24 pairs of leaves, Crosby 1-A, 8.27 grammes, (struck at 55 to the lb.) Breen 1107, VF, struck slightly off-centre, we note an example sold in London Coins Auction A140 (March 2013) for £300 hammer price, this coin has more reverse detail
Tokens, Medalets, Gaming Counters, Weights, Jetons a wide variety (126) includes Medal - Russia 300 Years of the Romanov dynasty 1613-1913 29mm diameter in brass VF with suspension loop, Communion Token Earlstown Kirk 1832 Fine/VF, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover' 22mm diameter (19) 1830, 1837 (11), 1849, 1853, 1862, 1867 (3), 1868, 'To Hanover' 18mm diameter 1837 (2), Gaming Counters George III 'Spade' Guinea style (14) 1701 (3), 1768, 1770, 1790 (7, one holed), 1797 (2), Gaming Counters George III 'Spade' Half Guinea style (17) undated (2), 1701, 1768 (2), 1788 (4, one with scalloped edge), 1790, 1794, 1794 Simcox, 1795 Simcox (3), 1789, 1799, Whist Counters Victorian (3), two with 'Keep Your Temper' legends George III Contemporary Counterfeits in base metal (11) Three ShillingBank Token 1812, Shillings (9) 1816, 1818 (2), 1819 (4), 1820 (2) and Sixpence 1818, Satirical Tokens (5) 1830 Earl Grey 'By Trampling on Liberty I Lost The Reins (2), 1831 William IV 'By Trampling on Liberty I Lost The Reins' (3), Death of George IV 1830 24mm diameter in brass (2), Death of Queen Caroline 1821 27mm diameter in brass (2), Rechenpfennig Token (2) William III undated 19mm diameter in brass by Weidinger, the reverse in thew style of a William and Mary Shilling, William and Mary 18mm diameter in brass, undated Obverse: William III, Reverse Mary II, Medalet, Marriage of Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, Victoria Counter Tokens (8) Obverse: Young Head of Victoria, Reverse Prince of Wales Feathers, three within a crown, one within a cartouche, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Double headed Eagle with shield on breast (4), Medalets (3), The Great Exhibition Building Opened 1862 (2), 1809 George III Reigns by Kettle 24mm diameter in copper, in mixed circulated grades, an interesting and wide ranging group
Guernsey and Jersey (32) comprising Guernsey Eight Doubles (7) 1834 VF cleaned and retoned, 1858 (2) NEF and Good Fine, 1864 About Fine, 1889H UNC with some subdued lustre, 1902H UNC and lustrous with some small spots, 1903H UNC, the reverse lustrous, Four Doubles (2) 1864 UNC with subdued lustre, 1902H Lustrous UNC, Two Doubles (2) 1885H EF with some subdued lustre, 1929 UNC and lustrous, One Double (2) 1902H Lustrous UNC, 1929H Lustrous UNC with minor cabinet friction, Jersey 1/12th Shilling (7) 1877H NEF/EF, 1881 GVF, 1888 UNC with traces of lustre, 1909 NEF, 1933 VF/GVF, 1937 VF/GVF, 1947 UNC and lustrous with some spots, 1/13th Shilling 1866 EF, 1/26th Shilling (2) 1858 GVF/NEF, 1861 NEF, 1/24th Shilling (9) 1877H EF, 1888 UNC/AU with traces of lustre, 1894 UNC and lustrous, 1909 UNC with traces of lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1913 EF, 1923 (2) the first GEF toned, the second UNC and lustrous with some verdigris, 1933 UNC/AU with traces of lustre, 1947 UNC with some lustre, along with a further group of Jersey and Guernsey (15) includes Crowns Guernsey 1972 (2) UNC with a group of mixed bronze types 1864-1925 these in mixed circulated grades, and CanadaOne Cent 1859 (2) NVF and VF
Canada Provincial (20) New Brunswick (2) Penny 1843, One Cent 1861, Newfoundland One Cent 1865, Nova ScotiaHalifax /Britannia Halfpenny token 1814, Halfpenny 1840, Lower Canada (7) One Penny Bank Token 1837, Halfpenny Bank Token 1837, Halfpenny Tokens (2) T.S. Brown Montreal, (2), Quebec One Penny Bank Token 1852, Quebec Half Penny Bank Token 1852, Halfpenny 1813 Wellington/ Commerce, Prince Edward Island (6) One Cent Tokens (5) 1855 Fisheries and Agriculture, 1855 Self Government and Free Trade, 1857 Self Government and Free Trade, undated Success To The Fisheries/Speed The Plough, undated Ships, Colonies and Commerce, One Cent 1871, Upper Canada Halfpenny Tokens (2) undated Speed the Plough/No Labour No Bread, Ontario Lesslie & Sons Kingston & Dundas, in mixed grades VG to Good Fine
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 53mm diameter in bronze by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P. THE FRIEND OF AFRICA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a dais, inscribed I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY and attended by Mercury, Prudence and Justice, is crowned by Victory, hovering above, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED MDCCCVII, BHM 627, Eimer 983, 66.03 grammes, EF with some residual dirt by the rims, boxed
Silesian Horse Racing Association, Breslau 50th Anniversary 1882 51mm diameter in silver by Weigand/Kullrich, Obverse: Busts left of Frederick William IV and Wilelm I, conjoined, 1832 1882, Reverse: Silesia seated left holding wreath, behind, a rider and a city view, 58.67 grammes, EF with some hairlines
Halfpennies (5) 1799 5 Incuse Gunports A/UNC with traces of lustre, the obverse with two verdigris spots, 1838 UNC with traces of lustre and very minor cabinet friction to the highest points only, 1854 UNC toned with a few small spots, 1855 EF with some contact marks, the reverse with a verdigris spot, 1858 About VF
USA Token Washington Cent 1783 Reverse UNITY STATES OF AMERICA , ONE CENT within wreath, 1/100 fraction below, Breen 1188, outer legend and date weakly struck, head and wreath both mainly bold, Fine/VG
Shilling 1914 ESC 1424, Bull 3803 UNC and fully lustrous, a most pleasing example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, Ex-London Coins Auction A127 Lot 1831 hammer price £46
RomanAntoninianusGordian III (238-244AD) Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, Reverse: Sol, radiate, standing left with globe, AETERNITATI AVG, 4.44 grammes, RSC 41, RIC 83, Bright VF with a small edge crack below the bust
RomanAntoninianusGordian III (Jan-Mar 240AD) Obverse: Bust right, draped and radiate, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, Reverse: Vitus in military dress, standing left holding branch and spear, shield on ground before, Sear 2466, RSC 383, RIC 39, 5.39 grammes, VF
GB and World a wide ranging group includes Pre-1920 Silver £2.87½ face, Pre 1947-silver £2.15 face, in mixed circulated grades, Halfcrown 1947 Fine, MaundyPenny 1834 Good Fine with some edge nicks. Penny 1806 Fair, Halfpennies (6) 1694, 1747, 1748, 177- (last date digit worn), 1799 (2), in mixed lower grades, Farthings (58) Victoria to George VI, in mixed grades, most Fine to VF includes 1946 EF, GB Decimal Issues (37) Five Pound Crowns (8) 1990 (2) UNC, 1996 (2) EF and UNC, 1997 UNC, 2001 (3) A/UNC and UNC (2), Two Pounds (17), Fifty Pence (12) a good mix of types, in mixed circulated grades, Crowns (5) 1935 GVF, 1965 A/UNC, 1972 UNC, 1977 GEF, 1981 A/UNC, Fantasy Crowns by INA (6) 1879 Reverse George and the Dragon left, a set of three in copper, golden alloy and silver, UNC, 1937 Edward VIII a set of three in copper, golden alloy and silver, Obverse: D.R.Golder head left, Reverse as the Double Florin type of 1887 Lustrous UNC, World in silver (6) Australia (2) Florin 1918M Fine, Sixpence 1940 Near Fine/Fine, India One Rupee 1890 Bombay, B incuse Fine, South Africa (2) Halfcrown 1940 VG, Two Shillings 1892 VG, France One Franc 1905 VG, World in base metal (15) 19st to 21st century in mixed grades generally in line with age, Medal RMS Lusitania 1917 A/UNC boxed with paperwork, Replica Shilling 'Daily Mail' 1914-1915 'The Kings Shilling' UNC in the blister pack of issue, all in an aluminium case, this with the catches broken
Cheques (83) includes 19th Century types (46) George Tubb & Henry Tubb, Bicester (1), Messrs. Tugwell, Brymer, Clutterbuck & Co. (1), Ulster Bank Limited (3), Union Bank of London (2), Union Bank of Manchester (4), The Union of London & Smith's Bank (5), The Union Bank of Scotland (4), United Counties Bank Limited (2), Messrs. Vere, Sapte, Banbury, Muspratt & Co. (1), The Wakefield & Bansley Union Bank (1), Messrs. Wakefield Crewdson & Co. (2), Messrs. John & William Walters (1), Messrs. Wells, Hogge & Lindsell Bankers, Baldock (1), The West of England & South Wales District Bank (1), The Western Bank of Scotland (2), Westminster Bank Limited (6), Whitchurch & Ellesmere Banking Company (1), Whitehaven Joint Stock Banking Company (3), Wigan Trustee Savings Bank (1), Mr. Robert Bird Wilkins (1), messrs. Wilkins & Company (2), Williams, Deacon & Manchester & Salford Bank Limited and related (9), Williams & Glyns Bank Limited (2), Messrs. R. & R. Williams, Thornton, Sykes & Co. (2), The Wilts. & Dorset Banking Company Limited (3), Messrs. Woodhead & Co. (1), Messrs. Woodhouse, Smythies & Woodhouse (1), Messrs. Woods & Company (1), The Worcester City and County Banking Company Limited (1), Worcester Old Bank (1), Yorkshire Banking Company and related (3), The Cumberland Union Banking Co. Ltd (1), York City and County Banking Company Limited (3), Yorkshire District Bank (1), The Yorkshire Penny Bank and related (3), The York Union Banking Company (4), Barclay and Company Limited (2), many different branches represented, all but one unwritten, in mixed high grades with counterfoils, along with associated banking ephemera (18) in mixed condition
Roman (17) Ae Sestertius - Severus Alexander (230AD) Obverse: Laureate bust right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG, Reverse: Sol standing left holding whip, P M TR P VIIII COS III P P, S-C in fields, RIC 500cf, 19.47 grammes, Fine, Denarius - Geta AD203 Reverse: Mars walking right holding spear and trophy, 2.35 grammes, RSC 76, RIC 103 Fair, Denarius - Scribonius, Obverse: head of Bonus Eventus, Reverse: Puteal of Scribonius decorated with garlands and lyre to left and right, on the base, a hammer, 3.52 grammes, Fine, Bronze Antoninanus - Carausius 287-293 Obverse draped and cuirassed Bust right, Reverse Pax standing left holding branch and sceptreRIC 880, London Mint, 3.44 grammes, Good Fine with an edge cut, Maxentius Follis. Ostia. (309-312AD), Obverse: Laureate head right, AD. IMP C MAXENTIVS P F AVG, Reverse the Dioscuri Castor and pollux stand facing each other, each holding a sceptre and holding a horse by the bridle. AETERNITAS AVG N with Mintmark MOSTT below, 5.48 grammes, RIC 35, Fine, Bronze Follis - Maximinus II as Caesar, (306-307AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB C, Reverse: Genius standing left, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopia S-F in fields GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Mintmark PTR RIC VI Trier 667b, 8.21 grammes, VG, Bronze Antoninianus - Carinus, Antioch Mint, Bust right, radiate and cuirassed IMP C M AVR CARINVS PF AVG, Reverse Emperor standing right holding sceptre receiving Victory on globe from Carus. H in lower centre, VIRTVS AVGG mintmark XXI RIC V-23.06 grammes, VG, Ae2 - Valentinian II. Siscia. (378-383AD) Obverse: Bust right draped cuirassed and pearl diademed, DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing left, holding Victory on a globe, raising woman kneeling right before him. Mintmark BSISC RIC IX Siscia 26b, 3.89 grammes, VG, Bronze Antoninianus. Tetricus I Trier. (272AD) Obverse: Bust right radiate, IMP C C TETRICVS PF AVG, Reverse: Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm branch VICTORIA AVG, RIC V-I Trier 140, 2.48 grammes, Fine/Near Fine on an irregularly shaped flan, Ae Follis - Constantine 323-324AD Obverse: Bust right, laureate, CONSTANTINVS AVG, Reverse: Victory advancing right with trophy, spurning captive seated on ground SARMATIA DEVICTA, Mintmark PTR, RIC VII Trier 429, 3.05 grammes, Good Fine with some surface dirt, Ae Follis - Maxentius Ticinium AD307 Obverse Laureate head right, MAXENTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Roma holding globe and sceptre seated front, looking left in hexastyle temple CONSERVATORES VRB SVAE, Wreath in pedament, Mintmark ST, 6.46 grammes, RIC TICINIUM 84a, Sear 15000, Fine, gilded, Ae Follis - Constantine Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG, Ae3 - Constantine Obverse Bust right laureate, CONSTANTINVS[---] NOB C, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them with thin pointed banners, GLORA EXERCITVS mintmark TR.P, 2.49 grammes, Fine, Hadrian - Ae Dupondius Obverse: Radiate head right, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS PP, Reverse: Hilaritas standing left, holding long palm and cornucopia, with small boy and girl to sides, HILARITAS PR S-C COS III in exergue, 11.99 grammes, RIC 974, Fair with much of the legend worn, Ae3 Constantine I, Obverse: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, CONSTANTINVS AVG, Reverse: Sol standing left chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe, SOLI INVICTO COMITI, T-F in fields, mintmark off-flan, 2.53 grammes, Fine with a flan crack, Ae Dupondius - Domitian (92-94AD) Rome. Obverse: Radiate head right IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XVI CENS PER PP, Reverse: Virtus standing right, with foot on helmet, holding spear and parazonium RIC 754, Sear 2798, 10.22 grammes, Fine with a flan flaw on the reverse, Lucilla Ae Sestertius Obverse: Draped bust right, LVCILLA AVGVSTA, Reverse: Hilaritas standing left holding long palm branch and cornucopiae, [HILARITAS] with S-C in field, RIC 1740, 22.81 grammes, VG/Fair with reverse legend worn, Ae3 3rd/4th Century bronze in low grade, along with a further group of Ancients (8) these in low grades, also a further group of Indian copper Dump coinage (5) VG to Near Fine
RomanDenarius (5) Tiberius (14-37AD) Lyons. Obverse: Laureate head right TI [----] DIVI AVG F AVG[---], Reverse: Livia, as Pax, holding long sceptre and olive branch, seated right on throne with ornate legs, single line below, RIC 30, RSC 16a, 3.69 grammes, Fine/Good Fine, Nero (54-68AD) Obverse: head right, laureate, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Reverse: Hexastyle temple of Vesta with domed roof and statue of Vesta within, VESTA RSC 335, RIC 62, 3.16 grammes,VF with some stains and a small edge chip, Septimus Severus (194-195AD) Emesa. Obverse: head right, laureate IMP C AEL SEP SEV PERT AVG COS II, Reverse: Liberalitas standing left holding counting board and cornucopiae, Cohen 283, RIC 400, 2.62 grammes, Fine, Hadrian (117-138AD) Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Reverse: Concordia seated left, P M TR P COS III, CONCORD in exergue, holding patera and resting left elbow on statue of Spes, cornucopia below seat RIC 118a 3.42 grammes, Ae FollisConstantine the Great. Nicomedia Campgate with two turrets, 2.39 grammes, Near Fine/Fine
Medals and Tokens (10) comprising Medals (7) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, NEF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter by E.Fuchs Eimer 1870 EF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 39mm diameter in white metal by Heaton, BHM 3249 EF with lustre and some toning, Duke and Duchess of Albany - The Harris Public Library - Laying of the Foundation Stone - The Preston Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal pierced for suspension NEF, Anglo-French Working Class Exhibition 1865 Death of Richard Cobden 41mm diameter in bronze by E.Weigand, Eimer 1576, BHM 2839 VF with some edge bruises, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 25mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2396 GVF, The Reform Bill 1832 Obverse: Britannia stands holding a scroll crown above, and British lion to left, 45mm diameter by Gibson, 12-line inscription on shield, BHM 1584 GVF, Tokens (3) British Naval Halfpenny 1812 Obverse: Nelson left Good Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century (2) Invernesshire - Inverness 1794 Near Fine, edge not readable, Warwickshire 1791 Shakespeare left DH327 VG with edge damaged
World (26) an unusual group containing many seldom offered and interesting issues, comprising Ancient Coinage of Spain, Celiberians - Castilo (Province of Jaen) Ae26 undated (2nd Century BC) Obverse: head right, Reverse: Sphinx (2), 11.09 grammes and 11.14 grammes, Poor to Fair, Celiberians - Castilo (Province of Jaen) Ae32 (4) undated (2nd century BC) Obverse: Head right, Reverses worn 39.36 grammes, 25.42 grammes, 30.60 grammes, 23.61 grammes (this coin holed), Poor, Ae30 undated Obverse: Head right, Reverse worn, 19.84 grammes, Poor, Tobago 1 1/2 Pence (Black Dog) undated (1798-1825) TB countermark on a FrenchGuyana Two Sous 1782 Fair, India - Silver Sunga dynasty (1st to 2nd Century BC) ingot shaped, countermarked with standing figures and horse? 14mm x 9mm, 3.42 grammes, Fine, Libya - OttomanEmpire Para undated (AH1223 - 1808) Mahmud II KM#75 (2) Fine and VG, Libya Para Abdul Hamid I undated (AH1187) Tripoli. KM#46 struck off-centre, 3.69 grammes, VG, Ottoman Empire. Mahmud II (AH 1223-1255 / AD 1808-1839). Para, (AH1223), without regnal year. Tarabalus Gharb (Tripoli in Libya). Name. / Mint. AE. 21mm VG, Libya Para - Tripoli, Mahmud II, AH1223 (1808) 3.19 grammes, KM#115 Fine, Libya 20 Para AH1223/2 (1808) KM#176 Fine, 20 Para - Mahmud II (c.AH1223 - 1808), the reverse struck off-centre , exact type uncertain, 5.36 grammes, Fine, along with Libya Copper Para late 18th and early 19th Century issues a further six examples Poor to Fair with exact types not visible, India - Bombay Presidency 1/5 Rupee undated (1730-1796) KM#273 VF, Japan Sen 1945 in Baked Clay (reddish-brown) KM#110 EF, these only circulated unofficially for a few days in Central Japan, India - Madras Presidency Silver Fanam undated (1704) KM#294.1/294.2 Obverse: Bale mark with CC/E Good Fine, unpriced by Krause, SpanishAmerica2 Reales Cob 3.16 grammes, Shield VG clear on both sides, little detail of lettering visible, and another unattributed piece in silver or billon 14mm diameter, the obverse with a crude standing figure? the reverse a design of pellets and lines, with a small central x-shaped cross 4.49 grammes
Byzantine (19) Follis (12) Anastasius I 491-518AD (1), Justinian I 527-565AD (5), Justin II 565-578AD, (1), Maurice Tiberius 582-602 (1), Constans II 641-668AD (1), Leo VI 886-912 (1), Basil II 976-1025 (1), Anonymous issue 1020-1028 (1), Half Follis (7) Justinian I 527-565AD (1), Justin II 565-578AD (3), Phocas 602-610AD, Constans II 642-668 (1), Ae12 Nummi Constans II 642-668 (1) VG to Fine, along with Roman Ae4 Aelia Flaccilla. AE14mm. Thessalonica. 383-388 AD. Obverse: Draped bust right AEL FLAC-CILLA AVG, Reverse: Victory seated right inscribing a chi-rho on shield set on narrow column. Mintmark TESΔ. SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, RIC IX Thessalonica 46; Sear 20608. VF
RomanBronzes - Follis/Ae2 (11) Licinius I, (307-324AD) Obverse: Bust right, radiate, draped and cuirassed, IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, chlamys across shoulder, holding globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle at left with wreath in it's beak, captive right, in right field X-II Mu. Mintmark SMALB, 3.31 grammes, RIC VII Alexandria 28, Sear 15226, NVF, Magnentius (350-353AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed, IM CAE MAGNENTIVS AVG, Reverse: Magnentius standing left holding Victory and labarum. FELICITAS-REIPVBLICAE, A in right field, Mintmark TRP. 4.97 grammes, RIC VIII Trier 264, Cohen 5, Sear 18791, NVF/Good Fine with some surface stress marks, Constantine I (313-315AD) Obverse: Head right, laureate, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and leaning on sceptre, eagle at foot left with wreath in it's beak, Officina letter Γ in right field, mintmark SIS, 3.31 grammes, RIC Siscia 5, Good Fine/Fine, the reverse with some discolouration, Constantine I (310AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, and cuirassed, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Sol standing left holding globe, SOLI INVICTO COMITI T-F across fields, Mintmark PLN, 4.27 grammes, London RIC VI 121a, Fine/About Fine, Constantine I (309-310AD) Lyons. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Sol standing facing, chlamys hanging from left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand, F-T across fields, Mintmark PLG, 4.55 grammes, Sear 16065, RIC VI Lyons 310, NVF/Good Fine, Maximinus II (310AD) Antioch. Obverse: Head right, laureate, IMP GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG, Reverse: Genius standing left by altar, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae, Star-E across fields. Mintmark ANT, 6.80 grammes, RIC VI Antioch 133c, Near Fine, Constans (337-350AD) Cyzicus. Obverse: Bust left, pearl-diademed, globe in right hand, D N CONSTANS P F AVG, Reverse: Helmeted soldier, spear in left hand, walking right, leading a small bare-headed figure from a hut beneath a tree, Spear points downwards, between soldier's legs, Mintmark SMKΔ, 3.74 grammes, Cyzicus RIC VIII 79, NVF, Constantius II (351-355AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, D N CONSTANTINVS P F VG, Reverse: Soldier spearing fallen horseman, who is bare headed, bearded, reaching backwards, Γ in left field. FEL TEMP REPARATIO, Mintmark mostly off-flan, possibly an Alexandria issue, 5.90 grammes, Fine/Near Fine, Constantinius II (337-361AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust left, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, holding globe, D N CONSTANTIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing leftholding labarum, two captives kneeling before him, Mintmark ANZ, FEL TEMP-REPARATIO, 4.06 grammes, RIC VIII Antioch 125 GVF with two edge cracks, Gratian (375-383AD) Obverse: Bust rigght, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG, Reverse: Emperor, head left, standing facing, with right hand raising kneeling turreted woman and holding Victory on globe in left, [REPARATIO] REIPVB, RIC Rome IX 43a, 4.06 grammes, some legend off-flan Around Fine, Honorius (392-395AD) Cyzicus. Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN HONORIVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding globe and labarum, Mintmark SMKΓ, GLORIA ROMANORVM, 4.69 grammes, RIC IX Cyzicus 28c var, Fine
RomanBronzes (14) Follis/Ae3 (12) Constantine I (314-315AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG, Reverse: Sol standing left holding globe and raising right hand, A in left field, Mintmark RT, 2.89 grammes, RIC VII Rome 27, Sear 16097, VF, Constantine I, City Commemorative, Obverse: Helmeted bust of Roma left, VRBS ROMA, Reverse: She Wolf suckling twins Romulus and Remus, two stars above SLG below, 2.42 grammes, Fine, Crispus (321-324AD) Obverse: Bust right, cuirassed, CRISPVS NOBIL CAES, Reverse: Sol radiate, chlamys flying, advancing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand, Mintmark off-flan, CLARITAS REIPVBLICAE, A in left field, 2.66 grammes, RIC VI Rome 81-83, Fine, Constantius II (337-361AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed, [F]L IVL CONSTANTINVS NOB CAES, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears and shields with two standards between them, GLORIA E[XERCITVS] Mintmark TR[-], exact attribution not possible, 2.53 grammes, Fine, Constantine II (323-324AD) Trier. Obverse: Bust right, laureate, CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Reverse: Wreath enclosing VOT V, Mintmark PTR Crescent, 2.44 grammes, RIC VII, 441P, VG the reverse pitted in the centre, Constantius II (330-334AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust left, laureate, draped and cuirassed, PL IVL CONSTANTINVS NOB C, Reverse: Campgate with 10 layers, two beacons, star above, dot in doorway, PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Mintmark SMANT [ ], 3.52 grammes, RIC VII Antioch 73, Fine with light pitting, Crispus as Caesar (321-324AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, IVL CRISPVS NOB C, Reverse: VOT X in wreath, Mintmark ASIS Sunburst, 2.56 grammes, RIC VI Siscia 181, A, Fine with green patina, Licinius II (317-320AD) Antioch. Obverse: Bust left, laureate, draped and cuirassed, holding globe, sceptre and mappa, D N VAL LICIN LICINVS NOB C, Reverse: Jupiter standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, captive standing left in left field, Γ in right field, Mintmark SMANT, 2.49 grammes, RIC VII Antioch 29, Sear 15415, Fine, Valens (364-378AD) Thessalonica. Obverse: Bust right , pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN VALENS PF AVG, Reverse: Victory walking left holding wreath and palm branch, Left field: Star, mintmark off-flan, [SECVRITAS] REIPVBLICAE, 2.44 grammes, RIC IX Thessalonica18b/27 VG with green patina, Gratian (375-383AD) Siscia, Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN GRATIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Emperor walking right, head turned back, holding labarum, dragging bound captive behind him, C over P in right field, GLORIA ROMANORVM, 2.09 grammes, RIC Siscia 14c, Fine, the obverse with some scratches, Theodosius I (379-395AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, and draped, Reverse: corroded with little detail, 2.20 grammes, Fair, Honorius (395-401AD) Obverse: Bust right, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, DN HONORIVS [PF AVG], Reverse: Emperor standing front, looking right, holding spear and resting hand on shield, crowned by Victory standing left at his side, Mintmark unclear, [VIRTVS] EXE[CITI], 2.30 grammes, VG, Ae4 (2) Helena Obverse: Bust right, little legend visible, Reverse: standing figure cradling child, 1.20 grammes, Fair, Constantine II (337-348AD) Cyzicus, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, draped and cuirassed CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, Reverse: Two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them GLORIA EXERCITVS, Mintmark SMKA, 1.67 grammes, RIC VII Cyzicus 136, Sear 17361, GVF/VF
Medals, Tokens and Toy/Model Money (23) comprising Medals (5) 1739 Capture of Portobello 33mm diameter in Brass, Obverse : Half-length Bust, Reverse: 6 ships entering Portobello harbour VF, Frederick Duke of York 1827, 25mm diameter in brass EF, Australia 1901 Lord Hopetown, First Governor General Good Fine holed, Death of Princess Charlotte 25mm diameter in bronze BHM 944 by Kempsons EF, British Empire 1924 28mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, Unofficial Farthing Tokens (3) Norfolk - Norwich 1847 H Chamberlin & Sons VF, Norfolk - Lynn 1851 W.Roberts Tea Dealer NVF, Norfolk - Norwich undated Dyes Coffee and Dining Rooms Fine, Toy/Model Money (6) Half Sovereign 1854 Prince of Wales NEF, Pennies (2) undated Bimetallic by Joseph Moore both Fine, Half Farthing 1887 Gothic Head/Jubilee Model EF, One penny 1902 by Lauer EF, One Eighth Farthing 1848 GVF, To Hanover 1837 Tokens (2) both NEF, Direct Supply Stores Ltd Tokens (2) Williams Brothers both square Two Shillings VF and One Shilling EF, Gaming Token George III 1787 VF, undated HalfpennyNottingham John Player and Sons undated (c.1850) in bronze VF, Egypt token in bronze 1942 XMAS STOCKING/GOOD LUCK FROM FRIENDS IN EGYPT Fine, Masonic Penny undated Chapter No.1 R.A.M. named to J.Briggs, St. Johns EF, Staffordshire Street Railway brass oval Token 24mm x 18mm possibly a later reproduction VF
RomanFollis (5) Maximianus (300AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CMA MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Genius standing left, modius on head, standing naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera from which liquid flows, and cornucopiae, XXI B across fields, mintmark ALE, RIC VI Alexandria 30b, Sear 13282, 10.85 grammes, GVF/VF, Diocletian (c.300AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR. Mintmark AQS, RIC Aquileia 29a, 7.83 grammes, Good Fine/NVF, Diocletian (c.301AD) Alexandria. Obverse: Bust right, laureate IMP DIOCLETIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Genius standing left pouring libation from patera and holding cornucopiae. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Γ/XX-I in fields, Mintmark ALE, 9.14 grammes, RIC Alexandria 32a, Good Fine with some verdigris, Galerius Maximianus II (308-310AD) Obverse: Bust right, laureate, IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, Reverse: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia, K left and A over P right, GENIO IMPERATORIS, Mintmark ALE, 6.44 grammes, Near Fine/Fine, Galerius Maximianus II () Obverse: Bust right, laureate MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, Reverse: Genius standing left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae, C - Γ across fields, Mintmark TR, RIC Trier 213b, Sear 14345, 8.48 grammes, About Fine
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Medals (8) Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 42mm diameter in white metal by W.J.Taylor Obverse: Conjoined heads right, the Queen garlanded with roses, the Prince bare-headed, with torch in field to left, VICTORIA OF ENGLAND . ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, Reverse: Conjoined shields of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crowned and garlanded with roses, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST. JAMES' PALACE . FEB. 10. 1840, BHM 1918 EF and lustrous, Death of Henry II, Kings and Queens of England - Henry II (No.5) by J. Dassier 1731 Obverse: Bust of Henry II right, HENRICUS II D.G.ANG.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse: Mars seated among military trophies, leaning on the shield of England and holding Victory, Eimer 526, NVF/GF the obverse with some surface dirt, Winchester College Gymnastics medal, undated 38mm diameter in bronze GVF, Coronation of Edward VII Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras 39mm diameter in white metal EF holed for suspension, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover (2) the first 1837 the second with the date area damaged, Near Fine to Fine, Peace medal 1919 Borough of Southend-on-Sea 33mm diameter in base metal, GVF holed for suspension (2), and Holy Communion medal 40mm diameter in white metal, undated, EF holed for suspension
USAOne Dollar 1885O Breen 5583 UNC with minor cabinet friction, a stunning colourful tone displaying shades of magenta, gold and blue, a most eye-catching example
18th Century (44) a mixed group : SixpenceNottinghamshire - Arnold 1791 Davison and Hawksley's, Obverse: a fleece suspended from an apple tree, Reverse: a Roman fasces with an axe, a spear and cap of Liberty DH4 Good Fine, Halfpennies 18th Century (40) Sussex - Northiam 1794 DH34 NEF, Cheshire - Chester, Kempson (2) undated DH5 NEF and undated DH6 EF, Cheshire - Macclesfield, Kempson undated DH7 (2), NEF, Oxford - Banbury undated (2) DH1 VF and GVF the first with some graffiti, Lancashire - Lancaster 1794 John of Gaunt, Star under bust, DH41 EF with traces of lustre, Hampshire (3) Emsworth 1795 Earl Howe DH30 NEF, Emsworth undated Earl Howe DH17 VF, Gosport 1796 DH43 NEF, Lincolnshire - Spalding 1794 DH5 VF, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 DH17 (2) both VF, and Hull DH23 VF, Middlesex (23) Political and Social Series - Hardy, Reverse: Legend in six lines DH1027 EF, Coventry Street 1795 Obverse: A filtering stone DH292 EF with some lustre, Richardson's 1795 Obverse: A figure of Fortune standing between two lottery wheels, DH467 (3) VF and NEF (2), Davidson's 1795 (7) Sise Lane, Reverse: A crown upon a triangle, held by two hands, Br. CONSTITUTION radiated in the centre KING . LORDS . COMMONS, Cross touches IN of KING, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF T&R DAVIDSON'S, DH295 NVF to GVF, Foundling Fields 1795 (13) Obverse: A lamb within a circle FOUNDLING FIELDS 1795, Reverse: Cypher IB within a circle, PAYABLE ON DEMAND, stop after DEMAND obscured by die flaw, as normal with this issue, milled edge, DH305 NVF to EF, Farthings (3) Warwickshire 1792 John Howard DH481 (2) VF and NEF, Middlesex - The Lewisian System of Writing undated NEF, Farthing 19th Century, 19th Century Farthing Worcester 1813 John Knapp Junior Withers 1287 GVF and USA Hard Times Token 1838 AM I NOT A WOMAN AND A SISTER VG holed
Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals (c.1830) a 16-medal set by E.Thomason, each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237, comprising Astronomy, Chemistry, Crystallography, Electricity, Geology, Hydraulics and Hydrostatics, Mechanics , Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Mountains, Perkin's Engine, Optics, Phrenology, Slavery and Worcester's Engine, Watt's Single Engine, and Watt's Double Engine VF to GEF in the case as issued the case in poor condition, with magnifying glass, Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals a part set (11 of 16 pieces) each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237 VF to EF in the case as issued, this in poor condition (no magnifying glass), Thomason's Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures VF to EF some with oxidation
World mostly in silver (34) and along with World in base metal around 4.9 Kilos -18th to 20th Century, includes examples from South Africa, Canada, USA, Belgium, Scandinavia and others, in mixed circulated grades, a few VF or better, along with World in base metal around 4.9 Kilos (will be around 1150 coins), in mixed grades, and a further group of World base metal issues 19th and 20th Century (83) includes USA, India, Canada, South Africa, Channel Islands and more, in mixed grades, includes some useful pieces along with a bag of Islamic 18mm brass tokens (170) various non-regal types, in mixed grades (Total weight around 6 Kilos)
GB and World Tokens (22) a varied group as follows: Australia Penny Tokens (2) 1855 E.De Carle & Co. Melbourne, Victoria KM#Tn55 Good Fine, undated (1849) Annan, Smith & Co Melbourne, Victoria, No H&S on rock, KM#Tn16.2 Good Fine, New Zealand Penny Token undated S.Hague Smith Auckland, KM#Tn63 VG, GB SussexHalfpenny 1668 Thomas Godleman W48 Fair, Sussex - ChichesterShilling Token 1811 Davis 9 Fine, gilded, Halfpenny 19th CenturyWarwickshire - Wilkinson 1791 DH352 Fine, Halfpenny 18th CenturyMiddlesex Political and Social Series 1795 DH1018, Fine/Near Fine, Canada (6) New Brunswick Penny 1843 Near Fine/Fine, New Brunswick Halfpenny 1843 Fine, pitted, Quebec Halfpenny Bank Token 'Un Sou' 1852 NVF, Nova Scotia Halfpenny Token 1832 VG, Nova Scotia Halfpenny 1815 SUCESS TO NAVIGATION & TRADE Fine, Upper Canada - Bank of Upper Canada Penny 1857 Good Fine, Countermarked (2) Lloyds Weekly Newspaper Threepence (2) the first on a host coin Ireland Penny George III, the second on a GB Halfpenny 1807 both with countermark Fine, host coins both Poor, USA Cent - Hard Times Token 1837 Henry Anderson Boot and Shoe Store , Chatham Square, New York, VF and pleasing, Sixpence Token undated, IOSEPH ISAACS, FRUIT SALESMAN, SPITALFIELDS Fine, GB Model Penny Joseph Moore Bimetallic VG holed, Farthing Token 1897 BOVRIL - Souvenir of the Longest Reign, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, VF, Berry's Tea Warehouse, Chichester 'EIGHT OF THESE WILL BUY AN OZ OF TEA' Fine, holed, Brass weight undated, with 1 . 7 on either side, Fine, Ancient - Kings of Syria, Selukid bronze Ae4 VG, Medals (2) Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 25mm diameter in bronze, BHM 514 Fine, South Africa International Exhibition 1877 Prize Medal awarded to S.Allcock Coy Redditch 39mm diameter in bronze EF
Pennies to Third Farthing (8) comprising Pennies (4) 1862 Good Fine, 1882H NVF, 1951 (2) both UNC with practically full lustre, Halfpenny 1853 Italic 5 GVF cleaned and retoned, Third Farthing 1835 GEF/AU with a thin scratch on the obverse, along with Three ShillingBank Token 1811 Bust type brooch mounted, with blue enamelling on the obverse, and Spanish American 8 Reales 1815 Poor with worn legends
World (36) USA (4) Dollars (2) 1882 Good Fine/Fine, 1921 Good Fine, the obverse with some surface residue, Half Dollar 1964 UNC and lustrous with a hint of toning, One Cent 1887 VG, Belgium (3) Five Francs 1868 Good Fine, Ten Centimes 1832 Fine, One Centime 1878 Fine, Ireland (3) HalfcrownGunmoney 1689 OctR VG, Halfcrown 1928 VG, Halfpenny 1693 VG, the reverse better, South Africa (2) Two Shillings 1897 NVF, Shilling 1892 Fine, AustraliaSixpence 1936 Good Fine, CanadaFive Cents Near Fine/Fine, British West Africa Shilling 1913 Fine/VF, France (4) One Franc 1822A Near Fine, 50 Centimes (3) 1912 Fine, 1913 Good Fine, 1918 Good Fine, toned, Jersey (2) 1/12th Shilling 1877H Fine, 1/24th Shilling 1877H Fine with some surface marks and spots, GuernseyFour Doubles 1864 Fine, One Double 1830 Fine, India One Rupee 1862 VG holed, Germany (2) Five Pfennigs 1906A Fine, City of Duren Ten Pfennigs 1918 Iron, Fine, Italian States (2) Sardinia One Lire 1825 Near Fine, Kingdom of Napoleon Five Soldi 1813M Fine/Good Fine, Italy Two Centesimi 1867M Fine, Spain Two Centimos 1870 OM Fine, Netherlands One Cent 1901 Fine, Russia Half Kopek 1897 Good Fine, Morocco Four Falus AH1285 VG, Thailand 25 Satang Tin BE2489 VG, GB Model Sovereign 1851 Prince of Wales NVF, Token undated, J.Huskins King Street Darlaston, Genuine Flour & Bread Warehouse VF
GroatEdward IV Second Reign, London Mint, Fleurs on cusps, mintmark Pierced Cross and Pellet, S.2098, North 1631, 2.70 grammes, Fine or better, on a slightly irregularly shaped flan, Ex-Patrick Finn Baldwins 4/10/2004 Lot 283 (part)
South AfricaReserve Bank 10 Shillings Pick 82e last year for this issue dated 29th September 1947 serial number E/93 833711 signature de Kock, English and Afrikaans text. The note in dark brown on pink and pale green underprint featuring South Africa Coat of Arms on reverse and watermarked sailing ship and portrait J. van Riebeeck. VF Pinholes
Colombia - Medal of Honour, dedicated by the congress to Simon Bolivar 1825, upon the victories at Junin and Ayacucho, 54mm diameter in silver by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Victory, standing right, holding a palm in her left hand and crowning the Genius of Freedom (standing left and holding rod topped by a Phrygian cap) with a laurel wreath held in her right; between them, a bundle of facses, JUNIN Y AYACUCHO VI DE AGOSTO Y IX DE DICIEMBRE DE MDCCCXXIV Exergue: GAYRARD F. Reverse: text in 7 lines, A / SIMON BOLIVAR / LIBERTADOR DE COLOMBIA / Y DEL PERU / EL CONGRESO DE COLOMBIA / AÑO DE / MDCCCXXV within olive and laurel wreath, 93.23 grammes, GVF with some rim nicks, lightly cleaned, an extremely rare medal, believed to be one of around 6-12 struck in silver, previous examples sold at auction are as follows:- 1. Adolph Weyl (April 1899, Lot 2460) [not illustrated] 2. The Alejandro Rosa specimen (Numismática: Independencia de América 1904, pg. 47, No. 48), 3. The Oscar Salbach specimen (Jacques Schulman February 1911, Lot 1838), [not illustrated], 4. The Jose T. Medina specimen (Almanzar's April 1971, Lot 179). 5. The Alberto Lozano specimen (B&C Subastas, Bogota, July 2009, Lot 307), 6. The Fleury Heemsen specimen. Reportedly acquired from a private individual, who purchased it from Venezuelan collector Leopoldo Murillo, who in turn purchased it from an antiquarian in Santiago = Rodríguez-MYCC.14 Plate Piece. Certified AU55 by NGC.7. Künker Auction 349 (March 2021, Lot 6028). Certified SP65 by PCGS.8. Private Collection in Bogota. Illustrated on pg. 33 of Rodríguez's book (apparently a second example also exists in the same collection).
Shilling 1838 ESC 1278, Bull 2973, UNC, the obverse with very minor cabinet friction to the high points only, excellent surfaces virtually free from contact marks further enhanced by an even gold and olive tone, a choice example
Halfcrowns and Florins (72) comprising Halfcrowns (61) 1818, 1844, 1849, 1877, 1878, 1880, 1883, 1884, 1885, 1887 Jubilee Head, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1906, 1910, 1913, 1914, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1928, 1933, 1938, 1939, Fair to NVF grades generally in line with age, and 1942-1967 currency issues a complete date run, in mixed grades, a handful of later dates NEF to GEF, Florins (11) 1887 Jubilee Head, 1890, 1891, 1899, 1903, 1912, 1916, 1918, 1944, 1945, 1947 in mixed grades Fair to VF, along with South Africa Halfcrowns (2) 1929 VG/Fair and 1941 VG
Ireland Penny Elizabeth I 1601 S.6510, mintmark Trefoil, 1.60 grammes, Good Fine, on an irregularly shaped flan, along with a group of Ireland copper Pennies to Farthings (19) comprising Pennies (4) 1805, 1822, 1823 (2), Halfpennies (14) 1752, 1760, 1766, 1805, 1822 (5) one NEF/EF, 1823 (4), Farthings (2) 1760, 1806, Fair to Fine unless stated, Ireland Halfpenny Evasion 1756 GEORGE RULES / NORTH WALES Fair, Isle of Man Halfpenny 1839 About Fine and a GB Penny 1944 Near Fine, silvered, also Ireland Farthings (5) James I Lennox, Fair, Charles IRichmond (3) mintmark Rose VF, mintmark Cross Fitchy Fine and mintmark Cross Patee Good Fine, struck off centre with part of the next coin visible on the edge of the flan
Sixpences to Fractional Farthings (56) comprising Sixpences (6) Elizabeth I 1569, small 69 in date, mintmark Coronet Near Fine, 1787 No Hearts VF, 1852 VF, 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, J.E.B. on truncation, ESC 1752B, Bull 3267, Davies 1150 dies 1A NEF lightly toned, Rare. 1887 Jubilee Head, Withdrawn type, Obverse with J.E.B below truncation GF, 1918 NEF, MaundyFourpences (2) 1706 Fine/Near Fine with two scratches on the obverse, 1855 Good Fine/Fine, SilverThreepences (7) 1872 , 1895, 1900, 1912, 1921, 1935 (VF), 1941 VG to Fine unless stated, Twopence 1797 Good Fine with surface residue from vinyl storage, the reverse with an attempted piercing, Threehalfpence 1834 VG, Pennies (13) 1797, 1854 Plain Trident, 1860 Toothed Border, 1864 Crosslet 4, 1864 Plain 4 (2), 1876H Narrow Date, 1881H, 1887, 1896, 1899, 1900, 1901, VG to Fine the 1864 Pennies all Near Fine, many with surface residue from vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care, Halfpenny 1841 DF.I for DEI, EF with traces of lustre, Farthing 1857 Fine with surface residue from vinyl storage, Half Farthing 1844 VF/NVF with surface residue from vinyl storage, Gaming Token in the form of a George III Spade Guinea 1797 THE OLDEN TIMES NVF, Brass Threepences (22) 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 VG to VF, World a small group (4) South Africa Threepence 1924 Near Fine/Fine, British Guiana Four Pence 1943 Good Fine/VF, Indian Princely States - Travancore Cashundated (1901-1910) Thick planchet 0.63 grammes KM#46 NVF, France Jeton Louis XVI undated 19mm in brass VF
Farthings (83) Charles I Rose, Charles I Richmond (2) mintmark Cross and mintmark Rose, 1672, 1673, 1674 (2), 1675, William and Mary Tin issue, date not legible, (Fair), 1694 (2), 1694 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA, 1695 second T in TERTIVS blundered (I over inverted T?), 1696, 1697, 1699 Date in Legend, 1699 Date in Exergue (2), 1700 Unbarred A's in BRITANNIA Peck 669, 1719, 1720, 1721, 1722, 1724, 1730, 1731 1 over lower 1, 1732, 1733, 1734, 1735, 1735 3 over 5, 1736 (2), 1737 Small Date, 1739, 1741, 1744, 1746 the 6 overstruck, the underlying figure unclear, 1749, 1750, 1754 (2), 1773 (2) on VF, 1775, 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit, 1806, 1807, 1821, 1822 (2, one gilded), 1823, 1825, 1826 First Reverse (2), 1826 Bare Head, 1827, 1828, 1829, 1830, 1831, 1836, 1837, 1840 , 1841, 1842, 1843, 1845, 1846, 1847, 1850, 1851, 1853 WW Incuse, 1853 WW Raised, 1854 WW Incuse (2), 1855 WW Incuse, 1855 WW Raised, 1856, 1857 and 1911 on a small flan, Fair to VF, most of the earlier dates Fair to VG
Pennies to Fractional Farthings (11) comprising Penny 1902 High Tide UNC with some lustre, Halfpennies (7) 1856 EF with some tone spots, 1874H Freeman 318 dies 10+J GEF/EF, 1901 AU/UNC with good lustre, 1904 UNC/AU with good subdued lustre, 1908 GEF/AU and lustrous, 1925 Modified Effigy AU/UNC the obverse with very light cabinet friction, 1944 Lustrous UNC with some contact marks, Farthings (2) 1835 Raised line on saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1473 AU/UNC and nicely toned, the obverse with a hint of lustre, scarce thus, 1881H EF cleaned, Third Farthing 1913 UNC with practically full lustre
Pennies, Farthings and Fractional Farthings (16) comprising Pennies (5) 1902 High Tide A/UNC, 1918KN VG, 1922 GEF, 1930 UNC of near so with good lustre, 1939 UNC with near full lustre, Farthings (6) 1881 EF with some lustre, 1890 UNC with good lustre, 1898 Dark Finish GEF/UNC with a small flan flaw on the obverse, 1920 UNC with around 75% lustre and minor cabinet friction, 1922 UNC with around 75% lustre and minor cabinet friction, scarce thus, 1936 AU/UNC with good lustre, Half Farthings (2) 1830 Reverse A, Peck 1450, GVF, 1847 GEF with traces of lustre, Third Farthings (2) 1844 Peck 1506 Good Fine, 1913 Fine
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
World a small group (4) Russia25 Kopeks 1835 CΠБ HΓ C#166.1 VF/About VF and attractively toned, TurkeyPiastre AH1187/2 (1776) KM#396 VF, NetherlandsGulden 1848 KM#66 Bright NEF with some hairlines, Denmark Rigsbankdaler 1849 FK/VS GF/NVF, one of only two Frederick VII issues, both are scarce
South Africa (10) South African Reserve BankOne Pound - Een Pond 3/9/1946 issue, serial number A/157 419859 signature Dr. M.H. de Kock, Pick 84f, About Fine, scarce, 20 Rand undated 1984-1993 issue, Fractional numbering system with security thread, signature de Kock, Pick 121c (2) both Fine. Ten Rand (6) undated 1978-1993 issue, EM 7483715 and EM 7483717 to 7483721 (5 consecutive notes), signature de Kock, Pick 120c, UNC, Five Rand 1990-1994 issue, signature C.L.Stals Pick 119e About UNC
Halfcrown 1683 Fourth Bust, TRICESIMO QVARTO edge, ESC 490, Bull 497 A/UNC with grey and gold toning, a superb example with original surfaces displaying very minor adjustment lines and the lightest of friction to the highest points only, a delightful and choice piece, Charles II Halfcrowns, especially those of the later bust types are incredibly difficult to find in the highest grades and are highly prized pieces
AfricaGeneral Service Medal with Somaliland 1920 clasp, awarded to K.22834 C.Fitzsimmons, Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Ark Royal. NEF with some hairlines, comes with copy of service record, showing that he joined the Royal Navy in July 1914, for 12 years, as Stoker 2nd Class, advancing to Stoker 1st Class in March 1917. He was invalided from the service in April 1921. H.M.S. Ark Royal was a seaplane carrier.
Maundy Set 1839 ESC 2448, Bull 3481, all with die axis inverted, the Fourpence with 183 double struck , the Threepence with the 8 double struck, UNC with an attractive matching tone, the Twopence and Penny with minor cabinet friction, the early Victorian sets becoming increasingly difficult to find
World (210) a variety of countries includes Australia (3) Shilling 1914 Fine, Threepences (2) 1919M GVF, 1942D VF/NEF nicely toned, British West Africa Two Shillings 1919H NVF, Canada (10) 25 Dollars 2007 - VancouverOlympics 2010 - Athlete's Pride SilverProof FDC with a crescent-shaped hologram area on the reverse, in the box of issue with certificate, 25 Cents (2) 1919 VG, 1937 VG, Ten Cents 1955H Fine, Five Cents (2) 1942 NEF/EF, 1956 VF, One Cent (4) 1915 Fine/VF, 1917 Fine, 1939 VF, 1951 NVF, India (21) One Rupee 1890 Bombay, B incuse Fine, Half Rupee 1944L Fine, Quarter Rupees (4) 1862 VG, 1894 Bombay, B incuse VG, 1914, VG 1916 VG, Four Annas 1919 NVF, Two Annas (5) 1901 Calcutta, C incuse, 1904 Near Fine, 1910 VG, 1916 Fine, 1918 Fine, One Anna (3) 1908 VG. 1917 Fine, 1943 Near Fine, Half Anna 1835 VG, Quarter Anna (4) 1835 (2) VG and Near Fine, 1910 VG, 1919 GVF, 1/12th Anna 1920 NEF/EF, India - Travancore (4) Eight Cashundated (1938-49) VG, Four Cash undated (2) Fine/Good Fine and VF, One Chuckram undated (1906-1935) Fine, Ceylon (11) Ten Cents (4) 1893 VG, 1894 VG, 1912 Fine, 1920 NEF, Five Cents (2) 1910 VG, 1920 GVF, One Cent (4) 1870 VG, 1908 VG, 1910 VG, 1912 VG, 1917 Fine, Straits Settlements (2) Five Cents 1935 Fine, One Cent 1919 VG, Malaya (4) Ten Cents (2) 1939 (2) GVF and EF, Five Cents 1941 I NEF, One Cent 1940 VF/GVF, Rhodesia Shilling 1964 VF, Switzerland (6) Half Franc 1952B EF, 1957B EF, Ten Cents (2) 1959B (2) GEF and EF, Five Cents (2) 1858B (2) both EF, Italy (13) 10 Lire 1952R Good Fine, Five Lire 1955R Fine, One Lire 1922R UNC, 50 Centesimi 1920R NVF, 20 Centesimi (3) 1913R GVF, 1919R NVF, 1921R GVF, 10 Centesimi (4) 1863 VG, 1893 B/I Near Fine, 1922R NEF, VF, Five Centesimi (2) 1861M Fine, 1922R GVF, France (68) includes One Franc (2) 1901 VG, 1916 VG holed, 50 Centimes (2) 1918 (2) both Good Fine, one toned, Norway base metal issues 19th and 20th Century (67) in mixed grades some later dates with lustre, and Medals (3) Trustees Savings Bank 1960 Dr. Henry Duncan, 1961 Charles Dickens, and 1970 Captain James Cook UNC and lustrous
GB and World Singles (10) AustraliaOne DollarKookaburras Silver One Ounce (3) 1997 UNC, 2002 and 2003, Lustrous UNC in capsules, USASilver Eagle 1987 Lustrous UNC with some gold toning, One Dollar (2) 1971S Lustrous UNC, 1979P Susan B. Anthony UNC, Half Dollar 1964 Lustrous UNC, AustriaThaler 1780 Maria Theresa Silver Restrike Lustrous UNC, GB Shilling 1946E GEF and lustrous, South AfricaThreepence 1959 Lustrous UNC, Proof Sets (4) Falkland Islands Proof Set 1980, GB Proof Set 1982, East Caribbean States Proof Set 1986, Guernsey Proof Set 1988 nFDC to FDC, some with toning, in the cases of issue, Mint Sets (6) GB (2) 1984, 1985, Guernsey 1986, Belgium 1980, Austria 1981, UNC in the wallets of issue Unofficial sets (6) Isle of ManCrowns 1981 International Year of the Disabled (4) all different reverse designs UNC in a plastic sleeve, GB Farewell to the £sd system (10 coins) Crown to Farthing a mixed date set 1954 to 1967 UNC in a slide case, UK/Jersey/Guernsey/Isle of Man One Pound 1983 a 4-coin set with a coin from each country UNC in a slide case, UK/St. Helena/Gibraltar/Tristan da Cunha/Guernsey/Falkland Islands 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday a 6-coin set comprising a Crown from each country UNC in a Danbury Mint wallet, Yugoslavia (2) 1982/3 (6 coins) UNC, and 1965-1981 (8 coins) mixed dates GVF to UNC, both sets in plastic wallets
Medals and badges an eclectic mix, National War Savings Committee badge with swastika, red and black enamel, VF, with letter from the Imperial War Museum, 14th September 2004, SAS pin badge with dark and light blue enamel EF boxed, Orders and Medals Research Society pin badge GVF, 'Defence Begins At Home' pin badge, VF, National Small-Bore Rifle Association (2) the first in bronze named 'News of the World A.C.F. 1969-70' EF boxed, the second shield-shaped with light and dark blue enamel GV F, A.S.L.E. & F. 30 Years lapel badge VF, Institute of Civil Defence Founded 1938 50mm diameter in bronze with blue enamel, 'awarded for services rendered' by Kenworthy's Ltd. NEF boxed, Germany - Membership badge for the Association of German culture abroad 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Submarine Holland I medal in lead, 'To Commemorate John Philip Holland' UNC in a slide case, Cap BadgeCanada Corps, Canadian General List, GVF, Miniature lapel badges (4) Navy League Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Naval Association these VF to NEF, Prize Medal ' South West District 1983 Section Competition Winners EF, Attendance Star Dorset County Council Education Committee, with 'Perfect Attendance 1914-15 clasp EF, Bronze Medal uniface 45mm diameter with R.W.A and dragon rampant, matt finish, EF boxed, Spoons (2) the first in silver Army Cadet Force hallmarked and boxed, the second not hallmarked, inscribed 'Junior Inter Service XL Match 1969' boxed
Half Sovereign 1908 Marsh 511, S.3974B VF as part of a mixed group containing Crowns (14) 1821 SECUNDO VG, 1889 VG, 1953 (3), 1965, 1977 (8) A/UNC to UNC, Halfcrowns (3) 1940, 1966, 1967, Sixpences (11) 1956, 1957 (2), 1961, 1962 (2), 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967 (2), in mixed circulated grades, SilverThreepence 1889 Fair, holed, Pennies 1967 (24), Halfpennies 1967 (2), Farthings (4) 1931 (3), 1932 Lustrous UNC, Tristan da Cunha Crown 2014 Lustrous UNC with coloured Royal Family group portrait on the reverse, a Boy Scouts 'Thank You' badge, boxed, Medals - National Rifle Association 1860 48mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1542 UNC boxed, Lusitania Medal 1915 GVF boxed with leaflet explaining the sinking of the Lusitania, World War I (2) 1914-1915 Star and Victory Medal both awarded to 83843 Gnr. G.H.Marsh R.A EF with ribbons, World War II (5) Africa Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal and Defence Medals EF, and an NCC cap badge
World mostly in silver (34) 18th to 20th Century, includes examples from South Africa, Canada, USA, Belgium, Scandinavia and others, in mixed circulated grades, a few VF or better, along with World in base metal around 4.9 Kilos (will be around 1150 coins), in mixed grades, and a further group of World base metal issues 19th and 20th Century (83) includes USA, India, Canada, South Africa, Channel Islands and more, in mixed grades, includes some useful pieces along with a bag of Islamic 18mm brass tokens (170) various non-regal types, in mixed grades (Total weight around 6 Kilos)
Sixpences to Fractional Farthings (43) Sixpences (11) 1817 Good Fine, 1887 Young Head GVF, 1910 NEF, 1911 GVF, 1923 VF, 1924 VF, 1925 Wide Rim EF, 1926 Modified Effigy NEF, 1927 First Reverse NEF/EF, 1937 EF/AU the reverse attractively toned, 1942 BU, SilverThreepences (2) 1886 VF/GVF, 1887 Young Head GVF/VF, Pennies (4) 1935 A/UNC and lustrous, 1936 Lustrous UNC, 1938 UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, 1940 A/UNC with traces of lustre, Halfpennies (13) 1901 A/UNC and lustrous, 1919 GVF, 1924 EF/GEF with some lustre, 1928 GEF, 1929 NEF, 1931 About EF with traces of lustre, 1932 A/UNC and lustrous, 1933 EF with traces of lustre, 1934 EF, 1935 A/UNC, 1944 (2) both UNC with around 80% lustre, 1950 Proof nFDC with some ribbon toning, retaining much original mint brilliance, Farthings (10) 1865 5 over 2 Large 8 in date Good Fine, 1918 (2) the first GEF, the second A/UNC and lustrous, 1924 UNC and lustrous with a light handling mark, 1930 (2) both UNC with practically full lustre, 1933 UNC and lustrous, 1936 (2) both UNC or very near so and lustrous, 1956 UNC with practically full lustre, Half Farthing 1843 GEF with traces of lustre, Third Farthings (2) 1835 VF with some dirt on the obverse and some edge nicks, 1902 NVF/VF
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
Isle of ManPenny 1839 S.7417, KM#14 GEF attractively toned with glossy surfaces, the reverse with some contact marks, Ex-John Roberts-Lewis collection, comes with old collector's ticket showing the purchase price of 20/-
Books (19) a useful selection, comprising 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum' by C.W.Peck (Second Edition 1970), 'Montagu's Copper Coins of England' 1893, 'The British Bronze Penny 1860-1970' by Michael Gouby, with set of corrections used at the printing stage. Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK coins 1066-date (1997 edition), Seaby Standard Catalogue 1971, The English Silver Coinage from 1749 by H.A.Seaby and P.A.Rayner Fourth Edition (1974), 'The Royal Maundy' by Dr. B. Robinson, (1977), 'British Copper' by Henry Garside (1920), 'The Early British Bronze Bun Penny 1860 to 1865 and Their Varieties' by John Jerrams (2 copies) accompanied by four smaller different trial copies, 'British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1967), 'Buying and Selling Coins' by Michael Freeman (1983), 'Collecting Coins' by Frank Purvey (1966), 'Coins of the World' by Richard Doty (1976), 'A Guide Book of English Coins' by K.E.Bressett (Second Edition 1962-1963), and 'How To Arrange and Write-Up A Stamp Collection' by Stanley Gibbons, all in good second-hand condition
Ancient Rome. Denarius (5) Marcus Aurelius (171-172AD) Obverse: Laureate Head right M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI, Reverse: Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopia, 3.07 grammes, RSC 307 NVF with some small edge cracks, Diva Faustina I (c.141AD) Obverse: Bust right, draped AVG-VSTA, Reverse: Ceres, veiled, standing left, holding torch and raising robe, 3.47 grammes, RSC 104, RIC 362, Good Fine, Domitian (93-94AD) Obverse: Laureate head right IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII, Reverse: Minerva standing left, holding thunderbolt and spear, shield on ground to right IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P, 3.09 grammes, RSC 283, RIC 763 Good Fine, Trajan (103-111AD) Obverse: Laureate head right IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TRP, Reverse: Felicitas standing left holding caduceus and cornucopia, COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINC, 3.34 grammes, RSC 81a, RIC 121 VF, Hadrian (c.119-122AD) Obverse Laureate head right IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, Reverse: Spes advancing left holding flower and raising skirt, PMT R P COS III, 3.27 grammes, RSC 1153a, RIC 100 Fine/Good Fine
GB and World a varied group comprising GB Executive Proof Set 2010 nFDC in the box of issue, Five Pounds Crowns (3) 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine MiddletonSilver Proof Piedfort, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof Piedfort, 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Five Pounds Crowns 2005 a 2-coin set Nelson and Trafalgar Silver Proof Piedforts nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint box of issuer with certificate, Five Pounds Crowns a 2-coin set 2005 Nelson and Trafalgar Cupro-Nickel UNC, Britannia Silver Two Pounds (3) 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 UNC on the cards of issue the 2004 and 2006 coins colourfully toned, Crowns (2) 1951 UNC in the boxes of issue, Coin and Medal Sets (2) comprising Two Pounds 2005 UNC and Nickel Brass Medal - 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II UNC in the wallets of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (4 sets) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Alderney Five Pounds (3) 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding Anniversary hexagonal Silver Proof FDC in the card envelope of issue with certificate, 2008 World War I Remembrance Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 2010 Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, ST. Helena & Ascension Five Pounds 2008 History of the RAF - The Spitfire Silver Proof with coloured RAF logo on the reverse nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Guernsey Five Pounds 2004 D-Day 60th Anniversary, with coloured poppy on the reverse UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Gibraltar Crowns a 6-coin set 1993 'Crown of Crowns' each with a different reverse depicting Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Elizabeth II FDC in the folder of issue with certificate, New Zealand Mint Sets (2) 1965 (7 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny, 1967 (7 coins) One Dollar to One Cent, UNC and lustrous in the plastic envelopes of issue, Jersey Mint Set 1983 (7 coins) includes the St. Helier One Pound, UNC in the wallet of issue, Medallic Covers 2008 90th Anniversary of the End of World War I comprising Medal Crown-sized in Cupro-Nickel UNC with 'antique-style' finish and a set of 3x First Class stamps (3 covers) on the envelopes of issue, Medals in base metal (8) Tower Mint issues (6) Carisbrooke Castle, Cardiff Castle, Winchester Cathedral, Castell Coch, Rochester Cathedral and Castell Caernarfon UNC, in the boxes of issue, and undated Worcester Cathedral gold plated cupro-nickel UNC, 1970 SS Great Britain Safe Return (1843) by the Royal Mint UNC in a slide case, and a set of modern replicas of 18th Century French coins (3) in a presentation wallet as issued, along with four additional unrelated presentation boxes two from the Royal Mint, Stamps (16) a mix of types, Banknotes (5) Guernsey One Pound 1980 issue Fine, Jersey One Pound 1976 issue VF, Greece 100 Drachma 1978 issue (2, consecutively numbered) A/UNC, and a modern replica USA Ten Dollars Richmond issue UNC with certificate
GB and World Proof and Mint items a varied group comprising GB Proof Sets (7) 1970 (5), Red Leather Deluxe Sets 1992 (2) both include the EU Presidency Fifty Pence, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint cases of issue GB Five Pounds Crowns 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proofs (5) FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, One Pound 1983 Silver Proof nFDC boxed with certificate, the capsule cracked, Crowns (4) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday Silver Proofs (2), 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proofs (2) nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Crowns (13) 1951 (2) boxed UNC, 1977 (3), 1980 (7), 1981 (1) A/UNC to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (2 sets) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, The Coinage of Great Britain 1992 a 9-coin set Fifty Pence to One Penny, includes the EU Presidency Fifty Pence, UNC in a slide case, GB Medals (3) The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter, numbered 1975 on the edge UNC boxed, 1979 Margaret Thatcher - Britain's First Lady Prime Minister, 45mm diameter by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC, boxed, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012 30mm diameter in Nickel-plated Steel UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue, South Africa One Rand (3) 1974, 1985 75 Years of Parliament, 1986 Johannesburg Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, Rhodesia History Medallion C.W.Dupont - First President of Rhodesia 1975 (2) each 42mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificates, Rhodesia Medal Independence 1965 38mm diameter in bronze, UNC boxed, Zimbabwe Medal 1994 Centenary of Bulawayo 36mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC boxed with certificate, only 500 struck, Canada Dollar 1975 Calgary Prooflike UNC boxed, USA Silver Eagle 2000 UNC, Austria 50 Schillings 1973 Dr.Theodor Korner Lustrous UNC with some toning, Medal set undated a 5-piece set in Nickel silver each 45mm diameter Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace, The Abbey and Palace of Holyrood house, Osborne House and Caernarfon Castle UNC boxed
Medal - Imperial Service Medal awarded to Joseph Samuel Land, GEF boxed with ribbon, Medal 1902 Coronation of Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC toned, Five Pound Crowns (2) 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding the second UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Crowns (12) 1935 (5), 1951, 1953, 1960, 1977 (2), 1981 (2) EF to UNC, Pre-1920 Silver Issues Halfcrowns to Sixpences comprising Halfcrowns (2), Florin (1), Shillings (7), Sixpences (8) £0.90 face, in mixed circulated grades, Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head Withdrawn type A/UNC, Groats (2) 1839 Fine, 1849 VG, Silver Threepences (11) 1898, 1913, 1914, 1916, 1920, 1921 (2), 1935, 1936, 1937, 1940 in mixed circulated grades, Royal Mint Year Set 1983 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue, South Africa Crown 1948 VF, GB and World coins (176) includes Sweden all but one Silver issues (20) One Krone (8) 1926, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950 (2), 1966 (2), 50 Ore (2) 1945 (2), 25 Ore (4) 1932, 1939, 1943, 1947, 10 Ore (6) 1924, 1934, 1949 (2), 1950 (2), in mixed grades, Ireland (26), France (36), GB and World (94) includes some medallic and token issues, in mixed grades, Banknotes (6) GB Ten Shillings Hollom 64L 953463 Fine and France (5) Ten Francs and Five Francs 1940-1945 issues VG to Near Fine
Shilling 1838 ESC 1278, Bull 2973 UNC the obverse with very light cabinet friction to the highest points only, excellent choice surfaces add to the eye appeal of this superb example
Shilling 1839 Second Young Head, No WW on truncation, ESC 1283, Bull 2979 UNC with very light cabinet friction on the obverse, displaying original mint lustre and touches of golden tone
Halfcrown 1826 Good Fine, Shilling 1826 Good Fine, Penny 1831 .W.W Fine, Medals (2) 1897 VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 26mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue GVF, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue NEF, as part of a group, includes Halfcrowns (2), Florin (1), Shillings (7), Sixpences (24), Groat (1), SilverThreepences (26), Brass Threepences (4), Pennies (12), Halfpennies (22), Farthings (32) includes some Victorian issues, in mixed grades, Crowns (53) 1951 (4) UNC in the boxes of issue, 1953 (4), 1960 (4), 1965 (11), 1977 (8), 1980 (6), 1981 (16), A/UNC to UNC, GB Crown 1895 LIX VG, Plastic Set 1953 (9 coins) UNC in the plastic wallet, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (6) UNC in the blue wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2000 Millennium UNC in the Silver wallet of issue, Sixpences (77) cupro-nickel issue in mixed grades, Decimal issues £11.26 face some are the larger earlier issues, in mixed grades, some EF to UNC, Sovereign holders (2) one to hold a single Sovereign, the other to hold a Sovereign and a Half Sovereign, USA Quarter Dollars to One Cent (37) comprising Quarter Dollars (2), Ten Cents (7), Five Cents (4), and Cents (24) mostly modern issues, some in lustrous grades, Vietnam a 12-coin set 1954-1974 20 Dong to 10 Xu a mix of issues in base metal, in mixed grades, British West Africa (25) Threepences (2) 1938KN, 1940H, Pennies (20) 1919H, 1920H, 1936H Edward VIII (7), 1936KN (10), Halfpennies (3) 1916, 1935, 1936 Edward VII, in mixed grades to EF, France (58) Five Francs to Five Centimes base metal issues, and a One Euro Cent 2004, in mixed grades, Banknotes (15) GB (7) One Pound Somerset (3), One Pound Page (2), Ten Shillings Fforde (2), in mixed circulated grades, Vietnam (8) 100,000 Dong to 500 Dong, in mixed grades, along with Books (2) Collector's Coins 1995, Check Your Victorian Change, and a pamphlet 'Coins of the Realm' by Barclays Bank, in good used condition
Death of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827 60mm diameter in bronze, by Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / 23-line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. 109.79 grammes, EF with a few small spots on the obverse, with an impressive high relief portrait
Books an interesting and wide ranging selection from a retired Dealer's Library (31) many useful titles included :- British Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum, Second Edition (1970) by C.Wilson Peck, The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th century by R.Dalton and S.H.Hamer (Second Printing 1977), English Pattern, Trial and Proof Coins in Gold by Alex Wilson and Mark Rasmussen (2000), The Victorian Bronze Penny (1860-1901) by Michael J. Freeman (includes quantities from the author's original study), Roman Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear (2) Revised Edition 1970 and Third Revised Edition 1981, Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens by Siegfried E. Schwer, USA Red Book 65th Edition 2012 by R.S.Yeoman, USA Blue Book 72nd Edition 2015 by R.S.Yeoman, Seventeenth Century Tokens of the British Isles And Their Values by Michael Dickinson, Coincraft's Standard Catalogue of English and UK Coins 1066 to Date (1996 Edition), by Richard Lobel, Mark Davidson, Allan Hailstone and Eleni Calligas, The Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage in Silver, Copper and Bronze 1662-1972 by Geoffrey M. Cope and Alan Rayner, The Standard Catalogu of Orders, Decorations and Medals by E.C.Joslin (Third Edition 1976), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558-Present Day by Daniel Fearon (1984), British Copper Coins and Their Values by Seaby (1969-70), Foster's Catalogue of New Zealand Coins and Tokens (1965), The Standard Australian Coin Catalogue 8th Edition (1980) by John Gartner, Price Catalog of United Stated Hard Times Tokens by Hewitt Bros., The Pocket Guide to New Zealand Tradesmen's Tokens by A.H and A.W Reed (1966), Japanese Coinage by Norman Jacobs and Cornelius Vermule III (1972), British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby (1984), Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby (1970), The Guide Book To The Coinage of Ireland 995AD to Present Day by Spink & Son (1969), Standard Catalog of Belgian Coins 1832 to date by Renie Van Bergen (1982/1983), Scottish Coins by Adam B.Richardson (1977 Reprint), British Coins Market Values 2018, Spink Standard CatalogueDecimal Issues (2019), Canadian Coins - The Charlton Standard Catalogue 43rd Edition 1989, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands by Seaby 1984, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1981 by Jihan Mevius, Renniks Australian Coins and Decimal Notes by Dion H.Skinner, all in good second-hand condition a valuable source of Numismatic information covering many areas (total weight over 17.5 Kilos)
GB and World mostly 20th Century base metal issues, include a group of South Africa base metal issues Pennies (100), Halfpennies (3) and Farthings (16), Republic issues One Cent and Half Cent (16) in mixed grades, and a GB medal set 100 Years of Football 1872-1972 (30 medals in base metal) UNC in the folder of issue, Great Britain Pre-Decimal Currency a display set comprising Banknotes (2) One Pound Page, and Ten Shillings Fforde, along with Halfcrown to Farthing issues George VI to Elizabeth II these cleaned in mixed grades, in a glass Photo Frame, GB base metal Shillings to Halfpennies (173) comprising Shillings (35), Sixpences (20), BrassThreepences (26), Pennies (53), and Halfpennies (30), Decimal issues (9) in mixed circulated grades, GB Two Pounds 1989 Bill of Rights UNC in a Scotch promotional folder, One Pound 1983 UNC in a Raffles cigarettes promotional folder, One Pound 1988 UNC and One Penny 1929 Fine in a Branston Pickle promotional wallet, and a further group of GB and World 19th and 20th Century issue in base metal (265), includes France, Portugal, Switzerland and more, in mixed circulated grades, along with a small group of empty boxes and empty Royal Mint set wallets
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