A Sovereign holder in 9 carat gold, to hold two sovereigns, by A. L. Dennison date letter O, total weight 38.53 grammes, with 18-2-26 and a monogram within an ornate design on the lid, in excellent second-hand condition
A Sovereign holder in 9 carat gold, to hold a sovereign and a half sovereign, makers mark W.H.H William Hair Haseler, 25.40 grammes with date 1918 below a monogram within an ornate design on the lid, in excellent second-hand condition
Sovereign 1818 Fantasy Restrike by the Pobjoy Mint, 8 grammes of 22 carat gold, Lustrous UNC in the Pobjoy Mint box of issue with certificate stating only 100 minted
A Sovereign purse in the shape of a pocket watch 50mm diameter 1887 in brass, with 'Gothic' style head of Queen Victoria, crossed flags below, bearing the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 , the reverse THE JUBILEE PURSE / TRADE MARK REGISTERED / O.T. & S., in very good second-hand condition
A set of portable balance scales by Avery de Grave, London, scale complete (no weights) to weigh 1lb, the balance pans stamped with crowned EIIR monogram 1955 and 1959, in excellent condition, with label 'Borough of Boston' affixed to the inside of the lid and stamped on the balance arm, in a self-contained wooden carrying box, comes with books (5) European Coin weights for English Coins, by Gerard Houben (1978), Scales and Balances by J.T.Graham (1981), Sovereign Balances Part 1 - Standard Rockers. by Michael A. Crawforth (1984), Sacra Moneta Lead Weights - The David Rogers Collection by Norman Biggs and Paul Withers (Galata 2001), and an auction catalogue Christie's - Scientific Instruments, Tools and Other Apparatus July 1996, all in good second-hand condition
Balance Scales, a large brass set by W.& T. Avery, Birmingham, (c.1930s style), a set of Sovereign weights (3) by De Grave, Short & Fanner, of 100 Sovereigns, 50 Sovereigns, and 30 Sovereigns, a set of opera glasses in a leather case (circa early 20th Century), three sets of spectacles (c.1920-1930s style) in contemporary cases, one by Thomas Armstrong & Bro. Ltd. A spring balance scale by Salter to weigh 10lb by Half Ounce increments (face and hook only) and an incomplete balance scale with arm, one balance pan (5 inches diametyer) and attaching chain, in fair to good secondhand condition
A Sovereign holder, to hold a Sovereign and a Half Sovereign, oval shaped, Early 20th Century style, silver coloured, not hallmarked, in good secondhand condition
Weighing scale (c.1960s) with a set of apothecaries weights, inscribed 'Made in India' in a black carrying case with 15 weights, in good second-hand condition along with Balance Scales 19th Century in oval-shaped Japanned cases (2) the first with two weights 5 8 and 2 16, the second with a set of five weights, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, 7 S, 5 8, and 2 16, both complete, in fair second-hand condition, the cases with some rust
A Sovereign balance scale, in brass, by Harrison's as illustrated on page 238 (last picture) of the revised Marsh/Hill book, in good secondhand condition, in the card box
Mint Errors - Mis-strike Sovereigns 2022 King Charles III - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign (2) featuring the new portrait of the King by Martin Jennings, and an impressive new reverse design featuring the Royal coat-of-arms of Queen Elizabeth II. Both coins Lustrous UNC to BU with a die flaw on the obverse between the King's forehead and the second I of III, error coins in the gold coinage are very seldom seen, an unusual occurrence on such a recent new issue
FantasySovereign 1847 Gothic Head, Reverse: as the Gothic Crown of 1847, 22mm diameter, struck in 9 carat gold weighing 7.16 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
Accessories Lindner Trays (4), Display Trays (8) , Cabinet trays (10) with almost all felts present, Maundy Money boxes (38), a dated Maundy Money box 1903, Medal boxes (5) comprising 1897 Victoria Diamond Jubilee 56mm issues (2), and 1911 Prince of Wales 35mm (3), and two further boxes , the first to hold a 1953 Coronation set (10 coins), the second a box to hold 20 Half Sovereigns, CGS empty boxes (5), and Auction Catalogues Spink (5) each for the Patina Collection 11/7/2001, all in good second-hand condition. (Over 14 Kilos) For Collection from our offices only - NO POSTAL
Sovereign balance weights in brass (2) 97mm length, for weighing Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, one by Bourn, (John Bourn, Birmingham Brassfounder 1828-1850), the other unmarked, of similar style both in good second-hand condition, along with a Coin holder, to hold Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences and Threepences, this 67mm x 57mm x 14mm in good second-hand condition
Balance Scales (2) folding type, in wooden cases, the first with printed instructions inside for weighing Guinea, Half Guinea , 7 Shilling piece, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, by Stephen Houghton & Son, missing the hanging plate for the coin, the second by W. & T. Avery, makers, Birmingham, in good second-hand condition
Pennies 1926-1967 an almost complete date run (no 1950, 1951 or 1953) and Halfpennies 1915-1967 both in 'Sandles' folders (similar to Whitman) in mixed circulated grades, Great Britain 'Sterling Coin Collection' in a Photo frame (9 coins) Halfcrown 1950, Florin 1951, Shilling 1948E, Sixpence 1960, SilverThreepence 1941, Brass Threepence 1953, Penny 1917, Halfpenny 1967 and Farthing 1941 in mixed grades, cleaned, along with Accessories includes Whitman Folders (12), Sovereign cases each to hold 10 Sovereigns, includes some capsules, A small Abafil case includes 2x trays each to hold 6 flips, Westminster and London Mint boxes (10) various sizes, a storage tray to hold 35 coins, Books (4) 'The Battle of Britain - Their Finest Hour, by the London Mint Office (2), A Flying Springbok of Wartime British Skies : A.G.'Sailor' Malan by Professor Bill Nasson, An Iconic Design Remastered by Angela Pistrucci, a hand drawn portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Angela Pistrucci (number 4 of only 90) in folder, A hand drawn Battle of Britain Aircraft by Angela Pistrucci, a DVD The Battle of Britain 1940-2015 by the London Mint Office, and a plastic cabinet with 6 drawers, all in good second-hand condition, (over 12 Kilos), To be collected from our offices only - NO POSTAL SERVICE
A Sovereign holder in sterling silver (c.1904-1095) on a sterling silver chain, total weight 37.42 grammes, with a Sovereign 1911 light weight at 3.6 grammes gold content unknown
Fantasy Strikes and Replicas (26) Five Pounds (2) 2010, 2013, Sovereigns 1913, 1914 (5), 1937, 1957 and 1959, the 1937 marked 9ct on the edge but the design filed and showing a base metal core, all in base metal and weighing between 3.7 grammes and 5 grammes, EF to UNC and South Africa Krugerrand 2012 19.5 grammes , all presumed base metal EF to UNC, Sovereigns 1887 and 1891 these poorly struck imitations 4.47 grammes and 4.55 grammes, Fine to Good Fine, World Crown-sized replicas (12) GB Crowns 1935 (2), 1937, Strait Settlements One Dollar 1904 (2), South Africa Crown 1952, Hong Kong Dollar 1867, Bermuda Crown 1959, Isle of Man Crown 1976, Bahamas Two Dollars 1966, and New Zealand One Dollar 1977 Waitangi Day (2), all appear around NVF to VF and with the appearance of being 'as made'
Sovereign holders (2) the first with a lined pattern outer case, and will hold Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, the second in a pocket-watch type design with ornate cover, neither case is hallmarked, both in good used condition
Model/Toy Money (6) celebrating Victoria's birth, Marriage and Coronation, with values of 1, 10 (3) and 20 (2) EF, used as school reward tokens, in a brass tube with leather exterior, along with Model/Toy Money by Lauer 1902 (11) models for Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Crown, Double Florin, Halfcrown, Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence and Penny, EF to UNC and lustrous, all contained in a white metal Florin design box
A brassSovereign weighing scale , along with a set of 4 brass weights, for 50 Sovereigns, 30 Sovereigns , 20 Sovereigns and 10 Sovereigns respectively , the 30, 20 and 10 marked Doyle & Son, London, in good used condition, with a group of Bank bags from Pre-Decimal times (14)
Coin Weights (8) Guineas (3) William and Mary undated, Good Fine with some adjustment lines, William III undated NVF with some light adjustment lines, George III undated Rev: 5Pw 8Gr Fine, Unite Charles I uniface Obverse: Crowned bust left Good Fine, the reverse blank with fine scratches, Half Guinea weight 1773 Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A Half Guinea weight 1773 NVF the obverse unevenly toned, Sovereign weight 1843 Royal Mint Fine, Portugal Gold Moidore Weight '27s' on either side Good Fine, France Pistole Weight Louis XIV undated Fine, along with a group of Apothecaries weights (10) five are octagonal as follows: Two Drams, One Dram, Half Dram, 60 Grains and Two Scruples, the remainder round issues (3)Two Drams, 3 Dwt Troy weight (Three Pennyweights) Two Scruples, and square issues (2) Two Dram and Two Scruples NVF to GVF
Accessories an accumulation, includes Albums with pages (5), Abafil trays (4), a selection of empty boxes for Proof singles and sets (46), promoters boxes (13), Whitman folders (18), Coin storage folders (6), a Sandhill album for Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns to Farthings, magnifying glasses (8), books (4) and storage boxes (2) in mixed condition, also includes a Proof Set 1973 UNC heavily toned and Florin 1962 GEF
Sovereign holder , in a fob type case, gold plated with interior wording MADE IN ENGLAND GOLD CASED GUARANTEED TO WEAR 20 YEARS, in very good condition an attractive item
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
Proof Set boxes (6) for 1887 set (11 coins), 1902 Long Set (2), 1902 Short set, 1927, 1951, a box for a set of 9 Edward VII Sovereigns, along with a large group of empty boxes for coins and medals, various sizes, many for sizes 50mm diameter or larger (108), in varied condition
Sovereign holder in brass, 32mm diameter, in the form of a small fob watch, the base of the interior with the Bust of Edward VII facing right, in the style of the De Saulles portrait of the King, with decorative lid, in good condition
Coin Weights (2) 1821 Royal Mint for Half Sovereign, Obverse: Lion on Crown, Reverse: 2Dw. 13 1/8 Gr: Near VF the obverse with some scratches, 1843 Obverse: Young Head of Victoria left, ROYAL MINT, Reverse 2Dw 13 1/8 Gr, GVF
Accessories a large group includes two aluminium cases, Lindner Trays (13) , and a quantity of mixed size coin capsules, along with some coin boxes including 10-Sovereign boxes (3), in good second-hand condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1898 NVF/GVF with part of the word FID and part of the edge of an additional coin visible on Victoria's face, very unusual to see mis-strikes on any of the gold series
USA World War II Escape and Evasion Kit "Barter Kit" containing GB Sovereign 1927 SA, Half Sovereign 1873 and 1902, France 20 Francs 1907 and 10 Francs 1857 mixed grades along with 3 x 9 carat gold rings. These sets were issued to US pilots and paratroopers to barter their way out of difficult situations that they may have found themselves in behind enemy lines during World War II. This original black case (now opened) has "IF FOUND RETURN TO COMNAVAIRLANT (CNAL 34) NORFOLK VIRGINIA" on the front. Fascinating piece of WW II military history and seldom offered, certainly the first we have seen
Coin Weights (22) a wide ranging group George III to Victoria includes Guinea, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Thirty-Six-Shilling types, in mixed grades some with lustre
Coin Weights (4) Guinea William III VG or better, Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint Good Fine, Half Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint NVF, Netherlands 1749 Ducat Weight Obverse Knight facing right, holds a bundle of arrows, Reverse: a lion facing right, on a plinth, C D below EF
A 9 carat gold bracelet with Sovereigns (7) 1891, 1906, 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, and Half Sovereigns (6) 1893, 1903, 1909, 1912, 1913, Fine to VF, all attached by loop mounts, total weight 92.5 grammes
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1851 Marsh 34 slightly off-centre, thus having a raised rim on the reverse between FID and the BRI of BRITANNIARUM, Fine/Good Fine, rare to find mis-strikes of the gold coinage
A small aluminium case approximately 290mm x 210mm x 95mm containing 6 trays, includes some empty capsules Half Sovereign and Sovereign size, in excellent condition
Toy Money (36) 1848-1902 Half Sovereign to One Sixteenth Farthing, includes medallic Victoria's Children issues (around 8mm diameter) in mixed grades to UNC, contained in a small black box and with Toy Money boxes (5) along with 'To Hanover' Gaming Tokens 1837 EF and GB SilverThreepence 1940 Fine
Coin holders (4) 1) a locket type holder for two sovereigns, in silver (1899) with ornate outer casing, makers mark W&H (Walker and Hall?) in good condition, 2) a locket type holder in gilt, for a sovereign and half sovereign, 3) a 5-coin holder for Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence or German origin, 4) a sixpence holder thimble sized inscribed on the base 'Christmas 67 to remind you of 'OLIVER!' from John Woolf in silver, makers mark SJR (S.J.Rose, Birmingham) all in good condition
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeSovereign 1967 Marsh 305 with a large minting flaw on the reverse similar in shape to a lion's head UNC and lustrous, this sort of error rarely seen on gold coinage
Books a large selection includes English Hammered Coinage by J.J.North Volumes 1 and 2, Coins of the British Commonwealth of Nations Volume 4 by F.Pridmore, India, a Sovereign balance scale and many other useful publications, in mixed second hand condition (total weight over 22 Kilos)
Books (3) Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins 5th edition, a Krause Publication, Krause World Coins 2005 edition, 1901-present (32nd Edition), The Sovereign a History and Price Guide by Bonhams, all in good second hand condition, along with coin boxes similar in style to Westminster boxes (2) and a Lighthouse 10x magnifier
Sovereign 1861, die 29, contemporary gold plated platinum forgery with large X scratched through portrait, two test cuts to rim and gold plating weak in places, otherwise VF. Four examples known with die number 29, rare,
Hand Crafted SovereignCollection Boxes (2) one with George and the Dragon Sovereign reverse design the other with Sovereign Shield reverse design both containing one velvet tray with Sovereign sized inserts for 35 coins quality hard wood manufacture and a sophisticated way to house a Sovereign collection, we are told made in Germany with an original purchases price of £200, and offered here without reserve
Books and Accessories Michael Gouby (3) Bronze Coinage 1860 - 69, Bronze Penny 1860 - 1970, Bronze Penny 1860 - 1901 Specialised Edition, Peck Copper Tin and Bronze 2nd Edition, Marsh Sovereign and Half Sovereign, Linecar Coin Designs, The Sovereign, The Soho Mint, Retrographic Grading British Coins and Collectors Coins 2008, Coin Yearbooks 2005/07/08/10/14, Porter The English Crown, Collectors Coins 1991, Spink Coins of England (8) 2007 - 2014 complete Freeman 2006 Edition, Rayner ESC, Zoom Digital Microscope, Electronic Pocket Scales and Spink Jigsaws (3) all very good second hand
Proof set and Maundy cases for following sets: 1911 £5 to1d (gold embossed excellent condition) 1902 short set card (2), 1927 silver deluxe, EII Maundy Set (2) 1937 Gold Sovereign and Half Sovereign, 1937 Proof Crown to Farthing, in mixed conditions
Antique coin holders/dispensers (2) one is silver, the other for sovereigns offered as brass, (possibly gold but no apparent hall mark) viewing recommended and bought as seen
An Abafil carrying case with 6 small trays, good condition, Books Spink/SeabyStandard Catalogues 1986, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, The Gold Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh, English Coins by George C.Brooke 1942, Celtic Coinage in Britain by Philip de Jersey, Coin Yearbook 2013, A Handbook of Coins of the British Isles by Howard W.Bradley, Thomas Simon His Life and Work 1618-1665 by Alan J.Nathanson all in good condition
A decorative box with 17th and 18th Century CounterfeitThalers on the lid (15) containing two coin weights each for 100 Sovereign these unusual and seldom offered
Model Coins Victoria (11) Farthing to Half Sovereign, also 'Prince Alberts Snuff Box' and 'The Queen's Scent' two tiny round boxes each containing a model Halfpenny, in mixed grades to EF
Imitations/Counterfeits George II to Elizabeth II Decimal half Sovereign to Penny (51) a wide variety some with planchet clips, in various metals in mixed grades to VF
Books (17) World Paper Money Eighth Edition by Pick, Volumes 2 and 3 (General issues and Modern issues) , World Paper Money 10th Edition by Pick Volume 3 (Modern issues), Standard Catalogue of Provincial Banks and Banknotes by G.L.Grant, 1000 Years of the British Monarchy by Sir Arthur Bryant, World Coins by Krause/Mischler 1901-present 2006 edition, World Coins 2001-date 3rd edition with DVD, Spink Standard Catalogues (4) 2006, 2008 and 2010 (2), British Copper Coins and Their Values (2) 1965 and 1967 editions, The GoldHalf Sovereign by Michael A.Marsh Second edition 2004 (2 copies), Royal Mint Collector Coins - The Story behind the 2007 Collection (2 copies) in good to excellent condition
Gold Fantasies/Imitations Charles I Unite a cast copy, George VI Half Sovereignfantasy strike, George V 1911 wafer thin fantasy George and dragon reverse and stamped 22K plus 2 USA fantasies one or both possibly brass
Gold Jewellery items (7) Sovereign 1889M on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 29.5 grammes, Half Sovereign 1914 on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 18.8 grammes, Pendant on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 46.8 grammes, Bracelet in 9 carat gold with heart-shaped charm total weight 32.8 grammes, Rings (3) two in 18 carat and one in 9 carat
Weights an interesting and varied collection (77) many early types included of various denominations, Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, Guineas and fractions includes many early square types, portrait types back to James I, also William and Mary and William III, plus Apothecaries weights and a Sovereign balance in a metal case, in mixed grades some in VF-EF
Victoria Toy Money by Lauer (25) comprising 5 Sovereign (2), 2 Sovereign (2), Sovereign (2), Half Sovereign (2), Crown (2), Four Shillings (2), Halfcrown (2), Two Shillings (2), Shillings (2), Half Shillings (2), Threepences (2), Pennies (3) a high grade group AU-UNC most if not all with good lustre, comes in a miniature tin with a White £5 signature May on the top and inscribed on the back with a rider on horseback jumping a fence, an interesting lot
Books Coincraft (2) English and Irish, Scottish, Channel I., Brooker Charles I (2), ESC (5), Dalton and Hamer, Kruase World Coins 1601 - 1700 and 1801 - 1900 The GoldHalf Sovereign (2nd edition) Marsh (2), Peck English Copper Tin and Bronze, The Bronze Penny by Gouby, Sear Roman Coins and Their Values 280 BC - AD 96 Mlllennium Edition (2) and AD 96 - 235 (2) Volume 2, Schneider English Gold Coins 1257 - 1603 (2), Spink 2007 (3), The Soho Mint
FantasySovereigns (2) 1847 and 1936, the 1847 with Gothic Head Obverse, the Reverse in the style of a Trade Dollar and the 1936 bearing the Edward VIII portrait both nFDC
Weights (6) Three Pound Twelve Josephus I GF with edge knocks, Half Guinea (2) George II GF, William III About Fine, Half Sovereign 1821 Royal Mint (2) VF, plus another uniface in base metal presumably French depicting a crowned shield with three fleur-de
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