ScotlandThistleMerkJames VI 1602 Eighth Coinage, S.5497, 6.62 grams, VF the thistle fully struck, very minor weakness on the lion's head, the shield and legend with bold striking, a most attractive example
USA Commemorative issues (26) One Dollar (7) 1983S Los Angeles Olympics - Discus KM#209 SilverProof nFDC, 1991 Mount Rushmore 50th Anniversary Silver Proof UNC, 1991D Korean War 38th Anniversary Silver UNC with a light handling mark, 1993S James Madison, Bill of Rights Silver Proof nFDC, 1993W World War II 50th Anniversary, Silver Proof UNC, 1998S Robert F. Kennedy Silver Proof UNC, 2005P John Marshall Silver Proof nFDC, Half Dollars (19) 1982D George Washington 250th Anniversary of his Birth Silver UNC, 1986S Statue of LibertyCupro-Nickel clad Proof, nFDC, 1989S Bicentenary of the Congress Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC, 1991S Mount Rushmore Cupro-Nickel clad Proof, 1993S James Madison Silver Proof nFDC, 1994P Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC, 1995S Civil War Battlefield Preservation UNC, 1993P World War II 50th Anniversary UNC, 1996S Atlanta Olympics - Swimming Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC, 2001P Capitol Visitor Centre Cupro-Nickel clad Proof, 2013D Five Star Generals - Henry 'Hap' Arnold and Omar N. Bradley Cupro-Nickel clad UNC, 2014S Baseball Hall of Fame Cupro-Nickel clad Proof, nFDC, 2015D US Marshals service 225th Anniversary Cupro-Nickel Clad UNC, 2016S National Park Service Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC, 2019S 50th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC with a handling mark, 2021S National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC, 2020S Basketball Cupro-Nickel clad Proof with coloured reverse, nFDC, 2022S Baseball Negro Leagues Hall of Fame Cupro-Nickel Clad Proof, nFDC 2024S World War II Cupro-Nickel clad Proof nFDC
SixpenceElizabeth I 1561 S.2561, mintmark Pheon 2.84 grammes, approaching Fine/Fine, the obverse with some scratches, GroatEdward IV First Reign, Light Coinage, London Mint, Quatrefoils at neck, S.2000, 2.27 grammes, Fine with a scuff on the obverse, FarthingJames I Lennox S.2678 , VG corroded, mintmark not visible
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 (Struck) by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. Eimer 288a 53.42 grammes, GEF with grey tone and some edge nicks, now in an NGC holder UNC Details RIM DAMAGE Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
FarthingJames I Lennox (4) Type 3c, mintmark Grapes, Peck 77, Good Fine with green patina, Type 3c mintmark Key, Peck 79, Near Fine/Good Fine with green patina, Type 3c, Mintmark Lion Passant, Peck 80 Good Fine, Ex-Entwhistle, Ex-Westbrook, Lennox Type 3d, mintmark Mascle, Peck 105, Good Fine, unevenly toned, with an edge nick
World (196) comprising AustraliaPre-decimal issues (33) Florin 1946, Shillings (3) 1911 (holed), 1924, 1943S, Sixpences (5) 1925, 1942S, 1955, 1958, 1962, Threepences (8) 1921M, 1925, 1936, 1942S, 1944S, 1955, 1961, 1964, Pennies (14) 1919, 1922 (2), 1936 (3), 1943 Perth, 1944 Perth, 1948, 1951, 1951 PL, 1952, 1954, 1962 Perth, Halfpennies (2) 1943, 1951, VG to Good Fine, Decimal issues (66) Two Dollars (2) 1988, 2013, One Dollar (8) 1984, 1986, 1988 (3), 1994, 2007 2014 100 Years of Anzac, 50 Cents (50) 1966 Silver (10), 1970 Cook (3), 1971, 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (4), 1981 Royal Wedding (5), 1982 Commonwealth Games - Brisbane (12), 1983, 1988 Bicentennial (3), 1991 25th Anniversary of Decimal Currency (6), 1998, 2005 Commonwealth Games - Melbourne (2), 2015, 2016 50th Anniversary of Decimal Currency, 20 Cents (3) 1975, 1977, 2008, Ten Cents 1969, Five Cents 1996, Two Cents 1966, Canada Dollar 1981, Fiji 50 Cents 1981, New Zealand 50 Cents 1967, in mixed grades mostly VF to UNC, USA (42) One Dollar (9) 1974D (2), 1978, 2000D Sacagawea (2), 2007P John Adams, 2007P James Madison, 2009P William Henry Harrison, 2009P James K. Folk, One Dollar Fantasy - Facsimile 1865 VF, Half Dollar 1976, Quarter Dollar 1976, Ten Cents (2) 1936, 1975, Five Cents (9) 1912, 1916, 1930, 1963, 1985D, a Buffalo reverse, date worn, 2004P Louisiana Purchase (2), 2005P Buffalo, Two Cents 1864 Large Motto, One Cent (16) 1854 (Poor, holed), 1857 Flying Eagle, 1865, 1880, 1886, 1888, 1907, 1910, 1918, 1936, 1946 (2), 1949, 1955, 1969D, 1972D, and a further group of State Quarters (52) all different 1999-2010, in mixed grades earlier coins Fair to Good Fine, later dates in mixed grades to A/UNC
Shillings to Pennies (11) comprising Shillings (3) Elizabeth I mintmark worn, possibly Coronet, Fair, Charles I Group F, Sixth Large Briot Bust, S.2799, mintmark Star Fair/NVG with numerous scratches on the obverse, Charles I Group E or F (Bust worn) mintmark Triangle, Poor/Fair, SixpenceJames I 1607 S.2658 mintmark unclear, Fair, Groat Edward III, London Mint, Fair, clipped to the inner circle, Halfgroat Elizabeth I Sixth issue, mintmark Anchor, S.2579, Fair with a ragged edge, Pennies (5) Edward I or II, Durham Mint, NVG exact type unclear, Henry VIIISovereign type, London Mint, exact type and mintmark unclear, Near VG, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue mintmark A, S.2580, Fair/VG, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue mintmark Hand, Fair with a flan split, and Elizabeth I Fair, exact type unclear
Market Tokens and Checks (40) Market Tokens (33) includes Stratford (7) J.E.Martins 20 Shillings heart-shaped (2), G.H. Fennel & Sons One Shilling, H.R.Norman Two Shillings heart shaped, H.Wheat (3) Five Shillings (1), and Two Shillings (2), Billingsgate (5) Five Shillings H.E.Connelly (2), Five Shillings Gower and Shephard, lozenge shaped, Five Shillings Leleu and Morris, , Covent Garden (9), Threepence J.Bartholomew, One Shilling William Pibel, uniface, Three Shillings Major Bros. LNER Potato Market, Sixpence W.J Dennis & Sons Ltd. Two Shillings J. Edwards, Two Shillings H. & E. Edwards with diamond shaped cut-through, Shilling M.M.P. and Walker, (Proctor), Wm. Spittle Two Shillings and Sixpence, Sixpence H.T. Wooderson, Boro market Arnold, no denomination (2), Spitalfields Jas. Ruane and Sons (5) Ten Shillings, Five Shillings, Two Shillings and Sixpence, One Shilling, and Sixpence, St. Pancras (5) Five Shillings James Ruane & Sons (5) Five Shillings, Two Shillings and Sixpence, Two Shillings, One Shilling, and Sixpence, along with GWR Workman's Club rectangular brass check, J. Salmon & Sons octagonal 20 Shillings Token, Lanarkshire Steel Co. oval brass Pay Check, Pengam Labour Club, Fair View, uniface brass token, Sunderland River Wear Commissioners Pass, Kimberley-Clark Ltd, Maidstone, Kent Tool Check, Marleth Ltd Fish Salesmen One Shilling, in mixed grades, most Fine to Good Fine, a few VF to EF
James II 1685 Monmouth and Argyll Beheaded impressive 61mm in Silver Eimer 282James II as Roman general obverse with Neptune driving marine car across the sea, severed heads on blocks reverse, decapitated bodies beneath the feet of Justice. A seldom offered type Unc with hairlines under a deep tone, with the cud die error as always bottom of reverse edge
Touch piece in goldJames II 19mm diameter. Obverse: Ship IACO II D G M B FR ET HI REX, Reverse: St. Michael as angel, with spear, fighting dragon, SOLI DEO GLORIA, Plain Edge, Coincraft J2TP-005, NVF, holed
Fifty Pence 2023 The Snowman, Reverse: The Snowman and James dancing, H.124 nFDC/FDC the obverse with a hint of toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 110 pieces issued, with just 100 in this presentation format
James II and Prince James, Legitimacy of Jacobite Succession 1699, 36mm diameter in silver by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, laureate IACOBVS . II . D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX, 1699 below, Reverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, IAC . WALLIAE . PRINCEPS, MI ii 202/515, Eimer 379, 12.94 grammes, NEF/GVF with some minor contact marks and scratches
Five Pound Silver Proof Crowns (11) comprising a 4-coin set Countdown to the London Olympics 2009-2012 Silver Proofs comprising 2009 3-Year Countdown Silver Proof, 2010 2-Year Countdown Silver Proof, 2011 1-Year Countdown Silver Proof, and 2012 London Olympics Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC with minor toning in the Royal Mint box of issue with all four certificates, Five Pound Crown 2013 The Christening of Prince GeorgeSilver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (6) 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipDiamond Wedding Silver Proof, 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton Silver Proof, 2012 London Olympics - Skyline Silver Proof with coloured Olympic logo S.LO55, 2012 Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee Silver Proof, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof, Reverse: James Butler portrait (The only Five Pound Crown to bear this portrait) nFDC to FDC, some with light toning, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates
Millionaires Collection modern reproductions of iconic and rare issues, Crown-sized and in silver (15) Coenwulf Penny, Edward IV Angel, Henry III Penny, Henry VII Sovereign, Henry VIII Crown of the Double Rose, Henry VIII George Noble, Henry VII Ryal, Charles II Unite, Elizabeth I Ryal, James I Spur Ryal, Queen Anne Five Guineas, Charles II Five Guineas, Cromwell Sixpence, all hallmarked on the edges, Lustrous UNC
George III - Recovery From Illness 1789 33mm diameter in white metal by C. James, Obverse Bust right GOD SAVE THE KING 1788 below, Reverse: WHEN WE FORGET HIM MAY GOD FORGET US, in 6 lines, Exergue: RESTRORED TO HEALTH MARCH 1789, BHM 302, 10.96 grammes, NEF with some small spots
Wisbech Bank £1 dated 16 Sept 1825 No.3416 for James Hill & Son (Outing 2384a), about Fine collectable thus and the first example we have offered since 2011
Battle of the Nile 1798 Davison's Medal, 46mm diameter in copper by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Peace standing on a rocky shore, holding in left hand a medallion with bust of Lord Nelson. EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY, Above: REAR-ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE, Reverse: A view of the British fleet going into action against the French, Above: ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS, In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE / AUGUST 1 . 1798. Edge: FROM ALEXr. DAVISON ESQr.ST.JAMES'S SQUARE = A TRIBUTE OF REGARD, BHM 447, Eimer 890, 39.60 grammes, Fine with some thin scratches
Books (49) Seaby's Standard Catalogue of Coins of Great Britain and Ireland (2) 1936 and 1945 Editions, Seaby Standard Catalogue of British Coins 1949, German Talers 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport, 1965 Edition, European Crowns 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport 1964 Edition, European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 by John S. Davenport 1964 Edition, with price list, The Coins of South Africa by Alec Kaplan 1964, A Catalogue of Copper Coins and Tokens of the British Isles by Seaby 1949, English Silver Coinage, 1649-1949 by B.A.Seaby Ltd, Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage, by Geoffrey M. Cope and P. Alan Rayner, 1975, with price list, A Catalogue of Roman Coins 1948 by B.A.Seaby (2 copies), The Coinage of Roman Britain by Gilbert Askew, Reading and Dating Roman Imperial Coins by Zander H. Klawans, Greek and Roman Coins and the Study of History by J.G. Milne, A Guide to the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum, 4th Edition, Anglo-Saxon Pennies, by Michael Dolley, A Brief Numismatic History of Bristol, by L.V. Grinsell, 1962, Speciale Catalogues van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1979, A Book of Greek Coins, Penguin Books 1952, Roman History from Coins by Maichael Grant 1958, Value in Coins and Medals by James A. Mackay 1968, Hawkin's Silver Coins of England 1887, Trade Tokens by Jim Newmark, Copper Coins of Europe Till 1892 by Frank C. Higgins, Deutche Taler von 1800 bis 1871 by Norbert Thun, Tranquebar, A Guide to the Coins of Danish India by John C.F. Gray, Coin Collecting by Milne, Sutherland & Thompson, Coin Year Book 1974, Another Period in Coin Collecting English Coins - Charles I to Edward III by Margaret Amstell, Historische Wertpapiere - Chinesische Anleihen und Aktien, Siegs Seddekatalog Slesvig zone I og II, Germany 1969, Old Securities by Drumm/Henseler/May 1978 (2 copies), The Official Guide of United States Paper Money by Theodore kemm 1971, English Banks Since 1700 (no cover) by Banking Information Service, British Cigarette Card Issues 1920-1940, Collecting Pot-Lids by A. Ball, Mining Welsh Slate - Candles To Caplamps by J.G. Isherwood, Ribbons and Medals by Dorling and Guille, Collecting Paper Money by Colin Narbeth, 1986, Bank of England Treasury Notes 1694-1970 by D.M. Miller, World War II Allied Military Currency by Raymond S. Toy, Picton's Priced Postcard Catagoue and Handbook, 1979, Collect British Cheques by James Douglas, Catalogue of Trade Card and Post-1945 Cigarette Card Issues by Ian A. Laker 1979, Coins and How To Know Them, by G.B. Rawlings, 1935, Modern Japanese Coinage 1870 to date by Michael J. Cummings, 1975, The Coinage of South Germany in the 13th Century, by D.M. Metcalf 1961, and A Catalogue of Roman Coins - The Collections of Frederick J. Woodbridge ofb New York and a European Private Collector, Sotheby's 1975, in Fair to Good secondhand condition. Must go zero as reserve
Sovereigns (57) a spectacular set COMPLETE QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD SOVEREIGN COLLECTION issued to mark the CoronationJubilee by Harrington and Byrne comprising 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1974, 1976, 1978 this all in high grades AU-BU then Proofs 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 500th Anniversary, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 these generally FDC , 2002 Shield BU, Proofs 2003, 2004 FDC, 2005 BU, Proofs 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 these generally FDC, 2012 BU, Proofs 2013, 2014, 2015 Rank-Broadley, 2015 Jody Clark both Proof FDC, 2016 Jody Clark Portrait BU, 2016 James Butler Portrait Proof FDC, 2017 Order of the Garter Proof FDC, 2017 Pistrucci 200th BU, 2018 65 in Crown Proof FDC, 2018 BU in Harrington and Byrn's three tray presentation box with certificate number 6
Fifty Pence 2023 The Snowman, Reverse: The Snowman and James dancing, S.H124GoldProof a small nick in the King's hair, otherwise FDC retaining full mint brilliance, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 110pieces minted, with just 100 in this presentation format, the first we have offered.
Fifty Pence 2023 The Snowman, Reverse: The Snowman and James dancing, S.H124GoldProof nFDC with some toning in the fields, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate number 8 and booklet, only 110 pieces minted, with just 100 in this presentation format
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea, REAR - ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS, In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD FROM ALEXr. DAVISON. ESQr. ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, 40.11 grammes, BHM 447, Eimer 890, GVF with some light corrosion and thin scratches in the fields
Market Tokens - Spitalfields (147) a vast array of issuers, F.G.Adkins, P. Arnold, Bennett & Hawes, Bradley & Sons, W. Bruce Ltd, R. Carter, Ben Clegg, T. Cornwell, E. Currie, T.S. Daniels, H.O. Day, W. Dennis, Dorset & Sons, Fryer, Giddens Barrett & Co., T. Goodew, J.N. Gunn, G.Harlow, Hartstoke Ltd, G.W. Heading, F. Hill, T. Hollington, Holmes & Hill, J. Hurst, Joseph Isaacs & Son, G. Isles, C&A Ivory, R.E. Jenkins, A. Joseph June, J.T. Kemsley, Key Bros. Killingback, B. Kirkman, Charles Knight, Thomas Levy, J.O. Lindell, A. Lynch, George Mann, Marshall & Partners, A.Q. May, A. May, W.G. Moor & Son, L. Myers, P. Oyler, Parrish & Faulkner, C. Rayner, J. Rhodes, A. Ridgewell, E.W. Roach, James Ruane & Sons, Sheffield, W. Shepherd, H.G. Smith, F.H. Smith, W.J. Soper, L. & H. Starns, W. Steel, J. Stratton, W. Stratton, F. Street, Sutton & Kirkman, Taylor & Lambert, E. Wakefield and Harry Warnold, many shapes and denominations included mostly Sixpence up to One Pound, all are attributed, in mixed circulated grades
Shillings (2) Charles I Fifth Aberystwyth bust, Group E, type 4.1var, Larger Bust with rounded shoulder, S.2797 mintmark Anchor, 5.94 grammes, NVF/VF with touches of golden tone on the reverse, a pleasing piece with much eye appeal, James I Second Coinage, Third Bust, S.2654, mintmark Lis, 5.58 grammes, VG/Near Fine, Sixpence Charles I Group D, type 3a, no inner circles, S.2813 mintmark Tun, 2.92 grammes, Fair/VG
World (5) France Ten Euros 2010 Silver Proof, Germany Ten Euros 2010 20th Anniversary of Unified Germany, Poland 20 Zloty 2010 Lesser Horseshoe Bat Silver Proof, Jersey (2) Two Pounds 2010 Revolution to Restoration Silver Proof, Five Pounds 2010 George and the Dragon Silver UNC, along with Medallic issues - Memories of Wartime Britain a 12-piece set 2008 Crown-sized and in .925 silver each with a different Wartime-themed reverse, Proofs nFDC to FDC by London Mint Office, Kings and Queens (3) undated Crown sized and in silver Edward I, Elizabeth I and James I issues nFDC to FDC all contained in a display box, no certificates
Halfcrowns and Shillings (7) comprising Halfcrowns (2) Charles I Group III, Third horseman, type 3a1, no caparisons on horse, scarf flies from King's waist, S.2773, mintmark crown, 14.68 grammes, VG/approaching Fine, Charles I Group III, Third horseman, no caparisons on horse, scarf flies from King's shoulder, S.2775, mintmark Anchor, 13.39 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with some scratches and corrosion, Shillings (5) Elizabeth I Second Issue S.2555 Mintmark Martlet, 5.53 grammes, portrait worn smooth, the obverse with some scratches, reverse VG, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue with ELIZB error legend, S.2577 mintmark Escallop, 5.61 grammes, Fair with some scratches, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue S.2577, mintmark Tun 5.62 grammes, Fair/VG, James I Second Coinage, Third Bust S.2654, Mintmark Rose, 5.62 grammes, VG or better/Fine, Charles I Group E, Fifth Aberystwyth bust, type 4.3, S.2796, mintmark Triangle, 6.00 grammes, Fine with some weaker areas, the obverse with some flan stress
Shillings (6) Edward VI Fine Silver Issue, S.2482, 5.58 grammes, Mintmark Tun, VG/Near Fine, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue, Bust 6B, S.2577 mintmark Hand, 6.07 grammes, Fine with bold portrait, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue, Bust 6B, S.2577 mintmark Woolpack, 5.79 grammes, VG with some scratches, the legends bold, Elizabeth I Sixth Issue, Bust 6B, mintmark Tun, 4.23 grammes, VG bent, clipped almost to the inner circle, James I Second Coinage S.2655, mintmark Rose, 5.69 grammes, VG or slightly better with some weak areas, Charles I group E, Fifth Aberystwyth Bust, Single arched crown, Large XII, S.2796 mintmark Anchor, 6.06 grammes, Fair/Near Fine with scratches and corrosion
World Fantasy Coins, almost all Crown-sized (356) comprising Somalia 25 Shillings 2001 (some undated), with various shipping themes (233), Pope John Paul II themed issues (7), 500 Shillings 2005 Square Pope John Paul II, One Dollar 2004 Guitar-shaped, Turkey 500,000 Lira 1998 Reverse Ataturk - 2 Euro (4), Tristan da CunhaFive Pounds 2006 (2) Fantasy Euro issues (9), Maldives 250 Rufiyaa 1996 Copper, Medallic issues (97) Hong Kong returns to China undated, Reverse: George and the Dragon (61), Hong Kong Returns to China Reverse in the style of the GB Trade Dollar (26), Modern copies of Dassier medals in bronze (5) Edward VI, Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I, Anne types, Charles II Dassier-style copy of the 1670 British Colonisation medal (5), and Blank Flans (30) EF to UNC many with coloured images of the subjects on the reverses
Sixpence 1686 First 6 over lower 6 and 8 over 8, unlisted by ESC, Bull 774 Good Fine with a flan flaw on the obverse, Rare, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare. Note : See Bull page 101 for pictures of this overstrike, examination of this coin shows the 8 to be struck over another 8, not a 6
James II Received by Louis XIV 1689 41mm diameter in copper by J. Mauger, Obverse: Bust right, LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIAN ISSIMUS, J.MAVGER F. below. Reverse: Gallia invites James II and mary, holding the Prince, into her tent. Shield of France and Britain on either side. PERFUGIUM REGIBUS, In Exergue: IAC . II . M . BR . REX . CUM . REG . / CONI . ET PR . WALLIAE / IN GALL RECEPTUS M . DC. LXXXIX, grammes, Eimer 304, the obverse with a contact mark in the field, GEF with traces of lustre
Sixpence 1688 Later Shields altered from Early Shields, stated by Bull to be B over R in BR, appears RR so more like R over B, an interesting overstrike, ESC 1528, Bull 780, approaching Fine/Fine, listed as R2 by Bull, all James II Sixpences scarce or rare
GB Fantasy issues - The Millionaires Collection a 12-coin set of Modern Replicas of iconic coins across the ages, all struck in .925 silver, some with gold plating, comprising replicas of Henry VII Testoon, Elizabeth I Four Testern Portcullis Money, Carlisle Three Shillings, Elizabeth I Pound, Queen Anne VIGO Five Guineas, Henry VIII George Noble, Coenwulf Penny, Charles I Oxford Crown, James I Spur Ryal, and Edward III Double Leopard, Lustrous UNC in the box of issue with all certificates
ShillingJames I, First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, S.2646, mintmark Lis, 6.06 grammes, Good Fine, on a full round flan, attractively toned with a thin scratch on the portrait
Shillings to Pennies (8) comprising Shilling Charles I mintmark Triangle, Sixpences James I (2) First Coinage 1603 mintmark Thistle VG creased, Second Coinage 1605 mintmark Rose VG with a large segment of the coin missing from 6 to 9 o'clock, Halfgroats (2) Charles I S.2828 no inner circles mintmark Crown VG, Charles I under Parliament S.2833 mintmark (R) VG bent, Pennies (3) Elizabeth I worn and clipped, James I S.2672A mintmark Two Pellets VG or better with grey tone, Charles I worn, along with Ireland Sixpence James I First Bust S.6514 mintmark Bell Fine/VG with some scuffs, on a ragged flan, all detector finds
Two Pounds 2020 a 3-coin set James Bond 007, comprising 2020 Aston Martin car - Bond, James Bond, 2020 Lotus Esprit underwater car - Pay Attention 007, and 2020 Dinner jacket - Shaken not Stirred, each One OunceSilverProofs nFDC to FDC with the odd small tone spot, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates and booklets, and the original Royal Mint boxes for the coins when issued as single pieces, Five Pound Crowns (3) 2020 Aston Martin car - Bond, James Bond, 2020 Lotus Esprit underwater car - Pay Attention 007, and 2020 Dinner jacket - Shaken not Stirred cupro-nickel issues UNC in the Royal Mint slip cases of issue, housed in the 3-coin box
Turks and Caicos Islands, "Silver Bank" (Spanish ship) medallion, by Crown Agents, 54mm diameter in silver, numbered 0221, struck in 1971, Similar in design to Eimer 285 "Spanish Ship Recovered" Obverse: Busts of James II & Mary, Reverse: Ship at sea. EF cased with certificate
World sets and Singles (14) comprising Sets (7) Cuba 1981-1990 Ships and Seafarers, One Peso a 7-coin set in gilded cupro-nickel, UNC boxed, New Zealand (3) 1983 50th Anniversary of Coinage, Lustrous UNC, 1987 National Parks Centennial , Lustrous UNC, 1994 (6 coins) Lustrous UNC, Bermuda 1970 (5 coins) First Decimal Set 50 Cents to One Cent UNC in a slide case, China 'Chinese Old Coins' (2 sets) each a 10-coin set of Cash coins from Shun-Chi to Shuen-tung 1644-1911 these in mixed grades, Singles (7) Samoa Ten Tala 1979 Captain James Cook - HMS Resolution SilverProof nFDC boxed with certificate, Isle of Man Crown 1982 Manx Maritime Heritage - HMS Victory, Silver Proof nFDC boxed, no certificate, Malta Fantasy Zecchino 1965 Proof in Silvered Cupro-Nickel X#404, nFDC in capsule, Isle of Man Crown 1990 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black stamp, Proof with black pearl finish UNC toned, boxed with no certificate, Poland 20 Zlotych 1979 International Year of the Child Y#99 UNC in a slide case, St. Helena Crown 1973 St. Helena Tercentenary UNC in a slide case, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1983 150 Years of the Falkland Islands UNC on the card of issue
Prize Medal 1924 Royal Tournament - Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy, R.N.B.P. Portsmouth to A.B.T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver, 15.63 grammes, EF boxed, along with Modern Medals (5) The Safe Return of The SS Great Britain to Bristol 19th July 1970 39mm diameter in silver, 32.20 grammes, GEF, Kings and Queens - William Iundated (c.1970) 44mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, 40.82 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, English Ships Attack The Spanish Armada undated (c.1971) 45mm diameter in silver, Lustrous UNC, Captain James Cook 200th Anniversary of his Death 1979, 44mm diameter in gilt silver by G.A.Holman/Pinches, 38.69 grammes, UNC and lustrous with some tone spots, Admiral Nelson, Victor of Trafalgar, 45mm diameter in silver 37.62 grammes, prooflike UNC with minor toning in places, total weight over 205 grammes
Turks and Caicos Islands, "Silver Bank" (Spanish ship) medallion, by Crown Agents, 54mm diameter in silver, numbered 0086, struck in 1971, Similar in design to Eimer 285 "Spanish Ship Recovered" Obverse: Busts of James II & Mary, Reverse: Ship at sea. EF cased
James, Duke of York, NavalVictory Against Holland 1665, 63mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . DVX. EBOR. ET. ALBAN. FRATER. AVGVSTISS. CAROLI. II. REGIS., Reverse: A classical trophy of arms, a naval engagement beyond, GENVS ANTIQVVM, 70.59 grammes, Eimer 229, Fine/Near Fine, holed at the top of the obverse, the edge with some file marks, only listed in silver by Eimer, rare
Shillings (2) James I Second Coinage, Third bust, S.2654, mintmark Lis, 5.24 grammes, VG or better with an edge cut and some old scratches, Charles I Group F, Sixth Large Briot bust, Tower Mint under Parliament S.2800 mintmark ( R ), 5.93 grammes, Near Fine/Fine with some weaker areas, on an irregularly shaped flan
World (18) USADollar 1883S VF/NVF, Canada (2) Dollar 1949 Fine/Good Fine, Five Cents 1916 GVF, Switzerland Five Francs (2) 1892 Good Fine, Ex-swivel mount, 1939B VF, South Africa (2) Halfcrown 1897 NVF/Fine with some hairlines, Two Shillings 1924 Good Fine, Peru Peseta Coinage Five Pesetas 1880 Fine, Iran 2000 Dinars KM#1332 Fine/Good Fine, France (2) 20 Francs 1933 Fine, Five Francs 1946C Aluminium EF, Panama 25 Centesimos 1904, Good Fine, Portugal 500 Reis 1888 NVF, Ceylon25 Cents 1920 EF, Jersey 1/26th Shilling 1851 Good Fine, ScotlandTwopenceundated Coinage of 1663 Fair, GB Threepence 1917 Fine with a lamination flaw on the obverse, along with a group of Tokens (12) Anglesey Penny 1788 VG, Halfpenny Cheshire - Macclesfield 1789 Near Fine, Halfpenny undated James Berry - Wolverhampton Queen's Hotel Uniface, Fine, Halfpenny Walthamstow undated Mercury/Britannia Fine, Bank of Upper Canada Halfpenny Token 1850 Fine, USA Portrait Medal undated - James Monroe 25mm diameter in brass-plated copper Near Fine, cleaned, Transport Token Buffalo One City Fare, undated, Fine, NAAFI Tokens (4) Green plastic 26mm For use in Egypt only, VF, Austria (3) Red Hexagonal 20 Groschen VF and GVF, Yellow Hexagonal Ten Groschen VF, and a China Amulet 53mm diameter in brass VG
Cheques (69) many perhaps the majority 19th century others early 20th century including USA State Bank 1815, Whitby Bank 1822, Charles Riber bank 1838, James Edaile 1799, Gosling and Sharpe 1843 mostly used with some unissued such as The London & Midland Bank LTS 189x, Bate and Robins 183x, Shrewsbury and Welshpool Bank 18xx
Medals (10) Battle of Lissa 1757 47mm diameter, Eimer 656var. Near Fine, The Elgin Medals 1820 48mm diameter in White Metal Reverse: A fragment from the frieze of the marbles, Fine, Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes 44mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine, holed, Robert Raikes 1880 Centenary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 39mm diameter Reverse: Legend in 10 Lines, unlisted by BHM Fine, holed, Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885, Obverse: Thomas Charles, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines, in Welsh, BHM 3201, Fine, holed, Edinburgh University Prize Medal 51mm diameter in bronze, 1880-81 for Moral Philosophy, awarded to Robert S. Simpson, Good Fine, Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, 64mm diameter in White metal, by Davis, Birmingham, VF pierced for suspension, Masonic Jewel in White Metal 50mm diameter RS & AB monogram, VF with suspension loop at the top, Belgium Fire Insurance Bronze Medal, 41mm diameter, unawarded, Fine cleaned with some edge knocks, Czechoslovakia 1946 Franta Anyz, Decorative modern artist, 60mm diameter by Beutler, EF, along with a small group of Hammered (3) GB Shilling Charles I heavily clipped beyond the inner circle now 19mm diameter, Fair, Scotland Twopence/Turner James VI, after Accession type, Fair, and a worn unattributed hammered bronze, no legend visible, on an irregular 15mm flan, Poor to Fair
Sixpence to Farthing (9) comprising Sixpence Charles I Group F, type 4.3, Reverse: Square topped shield, S.2817, mintmark Triangle in circle, 2.82 grammes, Fair, HalfgroatCommonwealth, S.3221, 0.87 grammes, VG or better, bent, Pennies (2) Charles I Inner circle on obverse only, weak areas prevent attribution of exact type,0.48 grammes, Fair, Commonwealth S.3222, 0.43 grammes, VG or slightly better, struck off-centre, Farthings (5) James I Harington, exact type unclear, 0.46 grammes, Fair, James I Lennox, Peck 56, Privy mark Flower, 0.42 grammes, Near Fine with some surface corrosion, Charles I Richmond, CARO-BRI legend with Eagle headed harp, Peck 180 Privy mark Large Lis, 0.45 grammes, VG with green patina, Charles I Maltravers 6 strings to harp, Peck 235, Privy mark Bell, 0.26 grammes, VG, Charles I Rose Privy mark Crescent on both sides, Peck 340, 0.91 grammes, Fine
Medals (2) Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast, 50mm diameter with plain edge) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTVAR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, VF, tooled in the fields, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II, Sir Walter Scott Laudatory Medal 1827 62mm diameter in bronze, by A.J. Stothard, after F. Chantrey published by S. Parker, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, with SCOTT in the field behind the head, Reverse: Female figure leaning on a column holding ribbon inscribed TO GREAT MEN. Exergue: MDCCCXXVII, Edge: BARDORUM CITHARIS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO, BHM 1312, VF
ShillingJames I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, S.2646, mintmark Lis. 5.84 grammes, Obverse with portrait VG with some scuffs and scratches, legends Fine, the Reverse Good Fine
ScotlandRyal (Sword Dollar) James VICountermarked issue 1571 revalued at 36 Shillings 9 Pence as of 1578 as S.5472, countermark EF and bold, host coin VF with even grey tone, a most attractive piece, and extremely sought after in high grades
Chad 3000 CFA Francs 2019 a 10-coin set in gold - The World's Greatest Explorers, the reverses depicting Leif Erikson, Vasco da Gama, David Livingstone, Roald Amundsen, Ferdinand Magellan, Alexander Von Humboldt, Captain James Cook, Charles Darwin, Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo, each 0.5 grammes of .999 gold Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate and booklet
ShillingJames I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, S.2646, mintmark Thistle, 5.95 grammes, Near VF weakly struck in places, the reverse with some flan stress, the shield weak at the top and on the lower right quarter
Paranumismatic, a varied group of items (28) A Victorian Snuff box with decorative pattern to base and lid, with extra folding lid inside, 24mm x 15mm x 7mm. in silver by David Pettifer, a cartridge magazine, six shells joined in silver, by P & Co.Ltd, a silver snuff box, with decorative edges to the lid 34mm x 25mm 14mm hallmarked on the base, a silver thimble inscribed ISLE OF MAN, with decorative pattern, by James Swann, early 20th Century, a miniature coin box made from two George III Halfpennies, cylindrical with 10 coins thickness, Sovereign holders (2) the first a cylindrical shaped 64mm long x 28mm across, second 31mm square, in a square folding pocket-watch style case, Match Case, in the form of a book 48mm x 36mm x 14mm, a folding postage stamp case, to hold four stamps 50mm x 33mm x 3mm, an oval silver-coloured locket (not hallmarked) 43mm x 35mm, a miniature weighing scale, in a brass case 55mm x 30mm, a Victorian Whist Marker, with rotating dial, a miniature vase charm with 4-coloured enamel, Zinc Ingot, Sydney Opera House 10th Anniversary 1973-1983, Medal - National Dahlia Society Affiliated Societies Medal 38mm diameter awarded to E.J. Jackson 14th Seept 1968 Best Dahlia Exhibit, UNC, a miniature Barss Weight Quarter Ounce, An Agricultural award medal, uninscribed 51mm diameter in aluminium? EF, Brass Token 30.5mm, numbered 1308, inscribed Eccles Protector Lamp & Lighting Co. Ltd. Fine, National Transports Tokens in aluminium, Five Pence (2) NVF to VF, Groat 1836 VF gilded, SilverThreepence 1916 Near Fine/Fine, A silver Threepence 1937 Fine in a ring, silver coloured, not hallmarked, a mesh coin purse with maker's mark R.S not hallmarked, presumed not silver, a miniature oriental style seated man 18mm, all items in good used condition
Five Pound Crowns (7) 2017 Queen's Beasts - The Unicorn of Scotland, 2017 Prince Philip - A Life of Service, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Platinum WeddingAnniversary, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, 2017 Queen Elizabeth IISapphire Jubilee, 2020 Elton JohnS.L98, in the 'Dodgers Stadium' pack, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Two Pounds (5) 2018 RAFCentenary - Sea King Helicopter, 2019 260th Anniversary of Wedgwood, 2019 350th Anniversary of Samuel Pepys' Last Diary Entry, 2019 D-Day 75th Anniversary, 2019 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook' Voyage of Discovery a part set (the first coin in the 3-coin wallet), Fifty Pences (20) 2019 Sherlock Holmes, 2019 Innovation in Science - Stephen Hawking, 2019 Paddington Bear at the Tower, 2020 Brexit, 2020 Winnie the Pooh, 2020 Christopher Robin, 2020 Piglet, 2021 Winnie the Pooh and Friends, 2021 Owl, 2021 Tigger, , 2021 The Snowman, 2022 Kanga and Roo, 2022 Winnie the Pooh and Friends, 2022 Eeyore, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, 2022The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, 2022 Harry Potter 25th Anniversary, 2022 Harry Potter - Hogwart's Express, 2023 Harry Potter - Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, 2023 Harry Potter - Professor Dumbledore, all UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, many of the more recent issues still sealed, along with Daily Mail coin undated (2015) Crown-sized in base metal, Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch UNC in the blister pack as issued
Two Pounds (5) 2017 Queen's Beasts - The Lion of England One Ounce Silver Proof, 2018 Queen's Beasts - The Red Dragon of Wales One Ounce Silver Proof, 2020 James Bond - Bond, James Bond One Ounce Silver Proof, 2020 Elton John One Ounce Silver Proof with coloured reverse, 2020 David Bowie One Ounce Silver Proof the reverse with coloured background, all FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates
DecimalTen Pence (26) 2018 The Great British Coin Hunt A-Z issues, all in NGC holders, comprising 2018 A - Angel of the North MS64DPL, 2018 B - James Bond MS64 DPL, 2018 C - Cricket MS67 DPL, 2018 D - Double Decker Bus MS64 DPL, 2018 E - English Breakfast MS65 DPL, 2018 F - Fish and Chips MS65 DPL, 2018 G - Greenwich Mean Time MS64 DPL, 2018 H - Houses of Parliament MS64 DPL, 2018 I - Ice Cream MS65 DPL, 2018 J - Jubilee MD65 DPL, 2018 K - King Arthur MS64 DPL, 2018 L - Loch Ness MS64 DPL, 2018 M - Mackintosh MS66 DPL, 2018 N - NHS MS65 DPL, 2018 O - Oak Tree MS64 DPL, 2018 P - Post Box MS65 DPL, 2018 Q - Queuing MS64 DPL, 2018 R - Robin MS66 DPL, 2018 S - Stonehenge MS66 DPL, 2018 T - Tea MS65 DPL, 2018 U - Union Flag MS64 DPL, 2018 V - Villages MS66 DPL, 2018 W - World Wide Web MS64 DPL, 2018 X - X Marks the Spot MS66 DPL, 2018 Y - Yeoman Warder MS64 DPL, 2018 Z - Zebra Crossing MS64 DPL, along with the A-Z Completer Medal, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
World a wide ranging group (19) Cyprus - Crusades (6) Sixain James II (1460-1473) (2) the first Near Fine, the second Fair, holed, Denier Hugh III (1267-1284) Fine with some legend off-flan, Denier Peter II? Fair, worn, Billon Denier Janus undated (1398-1432) VG with green patina, Billon Denier Castle/Cross type, legends worn, Fair, Ragusa (3) Dubrovnik Grosso c.1452 mintmark R below arm, NVF with some weakness in places, Fallero (1462-1612) date not visible, Fair, Dalmatia Fallero undated (15th to 16th Century), Croatia - Split Bagatttino (1275-1357) 13mm diameter, 0.39 grammes, Fine, Italian States - Venice Denier Doge Geralamo Priuli (1559-1567) Fine, Italian States - Venice - Dalmatia and Albania (2) Gazetta (2 Soldi) 1684-1709 Poor, and Half Soldi undated (1626-1797) KM#1 Fair, Spain Billon Blanc Ferdinand and Isabella (1474-1504) Poor, Spain - Local (5) AragonCopper Dinero (2) Philip III Fair, Philip V (Date worn) Fair, Gerona Copper Dinero Philip III undated (1598) Fair with green patina, Navarre (2) 4 Cornados - Quarto (2) both date worn (1784-1785) KM#105 on octagonal flans Fair and Near Fine
Ten Pences (52) 2018 (26) and 2019 (26) Letters of the Alphabet - The Great British Coin Hunt, comprising A-Angel of the NorthS.F9, B-James Bond, S.F10, C-CricketS.F11, D-Double Decker Bus, S.F12, E-English Breakfast S.F13, F-Fish and Chips S.F14, G-Greenwich Mean Time S.F15, H-Houses of Parliament S.F16, I-Ice Cream S.F17, J-Jubilee S.F18, K-King Arthur S.F19, L-Loch Ness Monster S.F20, M-Mackintosh S.F21, N-NHS S.F22, O-Oak Tree S.F23, P-Post Box S.F24, Q-Queue S.F25, R-Robin S.F26, S-StonehengeS.F27, T-Tea S.F28, U-Union Flag S.F29, V-Villages S.F30, W-World Wide Web S.F31, X-X Marks The Spot S.F32, Y-Yeoman S.F33, and Z-Zebra Crossing S.F34, the 2018 coins UNC in capsules ,the 2019 coins UNC on Change Checker cards, along with the completer medal UNC, the currency issues for these coins seldom seen in circulation, and a key part of the Decimalcollections
Halfpenny18th CenturyNorthumberland - Newcastleundated, Obverse: A Sailor J. SPENCE . SLOP-SELLER . NEWCASTLE, in Exergue: JAMES, Reverse: Britannia seated right ROUSE BRITANNIA, Edge: Spence, DH6, EF with traces of lustre and a thin scratch in the obverse field
Farthings (10) James II Tin, with Laureate and Cuirassed bust, date and edge legend illegible, Fair, 1773 Obverse 1, Peck 911 VG, 1799 Peck 1279 Fine with an edge knock, 1806 Obverse 1, Peck 1396 Near Fine with some old scratches, 1823 Peck 1412 Good Fine with a gentle edge bruise, 1826 Bare Head Peck 1439 Fine, 1831 Peck 1466 Good Fine with some contact marks, 1840 Peck 1559 Good Fine, 1850 the 5 overstruck, the underlying figure unclear, unbarred A's in BRITANNIAR, Fine, 1853 WW Raised Peck 1575 Good Fine
World Crown sized (12) includes some on Numismatic covers, GuernseyFive Pounds (5) 1997 Castle Cornet UNC, 1999 Millennium UNC with an edge nick, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC, 2011 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, UNC with gold plated EP monogram on the reverse, 2013 CoronationJubilee UNC on card, cut from a set, Alderney Five Pounds 2003 Prince William 21st Birthday UNC toned on the card of issue, Isle of Man Five pounds 1992 Nigel Mansell UNC, Tristan da Cunha Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, UNC on the card of issue, along with World Numismatic Covers (4) Guernsey (3) Queen Mother 99th Birthday 1999 comprising Five Pounds 1999 and set of 10x 25p stamps, each with a different picture of the Queen Mother, 90th Anniversary of the RAF 2008 comprising Five Pound Crown 2008 Battle of Britain UNC and First Class stamp, The Cutty Sark 2009 comprising Five Pounds 2009 UNC with 50p stamp, Jersey 2009 The Captain James CookCommemorative Cover comprising Five Pounds 2009 UNC and Kiribati 50 Cent stamp, all cover UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued
Hammered a small group (6) Pennies (3) Commonwealth Near Fine with a large edge chip, Edward I/II Canterbury Mint, Fair, and a third possibly Edward I/II Fair, bent and straightened, HalfgroatEdward III Fair and clipped with some edge damage, and Scotland (2) Plack James V (1513-1526) Fair with surface cracks, Twopence (Turner or Bodle) Charles IIS.5625 VG with some surface residue
Scotland Half UnicornJames IV (1488-1513) Roman N in legend, No Stops on obverse, Six-pointed star stops on reverse, mintmark Lis, 1.88 grammes S.5321, Fine on a slightly irregular flan
UniteJames I Second Coinage, Fourth Bust S.2619, North 2084, mintmark Escallop VF the reverse with a weaker area on the crown band, some surface marks on the obverse, struck on a full round flan and overall of very pleasing appearance
Double CrownJames I Second Coinage, Fifth Bust S.2623, North 2088, mintmark Castle, 4.85 grammes, NVF/Good Fine the reverse with some thin scratches to the right of the crown and shield
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier The official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX. Reverse: A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven, A. MILITARI . AD . REGIAM .Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23 . AP. 1685, Eimer 273, 16.30 grammes, EF with minor hairlines in the fields, a superb portrait, exhibiting flashes of gold under a blue/green tone
Halfcrowns to Halfgroats (9) Halfcrowns (2) Charles I Group III, third horseman, no caparisons on horse, scarf flying from King's waist, S.2773 mintmark Crown, VG a detector find, Charles II Third hammered issue S.3321 mintmark Crown VG/About Fine with an edge clip at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock , Shillings (3) Edward VI Fine Silver issue S.2482 mintmark y approaching Fine with several scratches on either side, James I Third Coinage, Sixth Bust S.2668 mintmark Thistle, VG/Good Fine, creased, Charles I Group A, First bust in Coronation robes, mintmark Lis, Fine/Good Fine, waterworn, now with colourful tone in places, Sixpences (2) Elizabeth I 1569 Fourth issue, S.2652 mintmark worn, Fair, Elizabeth I Fifth issue S.2572 mintmark Sword, Groats (2) Henry VI Annulet issue, Calais Mint, S.1836 Fine, Elizabeth I Second issue, mintmark Cross Crosslet S.2556, VG with edge clip, along with Hungary 15 Krajczar 1711 design worn MARIANA [--] GRACIA, Reverse: NOVA [---] LARIENS, Fair
USA One Dollar (20) 1923 GEF, 1971S UNC, and Commemorative issues (18) 1984S Los AngelesOlympics Silver Proof, 1986S Statue of Liberty Silver Proof, 1987S 200th Anniversary of the Constitution Silver Proof, 1989S Congress Bicentennial Silver Proof, 1990P Eisenhower Centennial Silver Proof, 1991P Korean War 38th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1991P Mount Rushmore 50th Anniversary UNC, 1992W 200th Anniversary of the White House Silver Proof, 1993S James Madison - Bill of Rights Silver Proof, 1994S World CupFootball Silver Proof, 1994W National Prisoner of War Museum UNC, 1994W Vietnam Veterans Memorial UNC, 1995P Atlanta Olympics - Athletics Silver Proof, 1995P Atlanta Olympics - Cycling Silver Proof, 1995W World War II 50th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1996P Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1996P Atlanta Paralympics - Wheelchair Racer Silver Proof, 1998S Robert F. Kennedy UNC, UNC to FDC in a Westminster box, The History of the United States Silver Coin Collection a 21-coin set comprising One Dollar (14) 1921 Morgan VF, 1923S VF, 1983S Los Angeles Olympics Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1984S Los Angeles Olympics Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1986S Statue of Liberty Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1987S Bicentennial of the Constitution Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1988S Seoul Olympics Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1989S Congress Bicentennial Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1990W Eisenhower Centenary of his Birth UNC, 1991S 50th Anniversary of the United Services Organisation Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1991P Korean War Memorial Silver Proof, 1991S Mount Rushmore Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1992P ColumbusQuincentenary Silver Proof UNC toned, 1993S James Madison - Bill of Rights Silver Proof UNC, Half Dollars (7) 1893 Columbian Exposition Good Fine, 1935S VG, 1946S Booker T. Washington VF, 1948D Fine, 1952 Washington/Carver GVF,1982S George Washington Silver Proof nFDC toned, 1993S James Madison - Bill of Rights Silver Proof, all in the Franklin Mint album
Prince James (III) Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 (2) the first 38mm diameter in silver, by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right draped CVIVS . EST. Whose (image) is this? Reverse: Map of the British Isles marked BRIT SCOT and HIE with ships around the coast, the Capital cities marked by their initial letters, L, D and E, REDDITE on a banner above, 20.53 grammes, Fine with old gilding, The second similar but 38mm diameter in bronze, 16.43 grammes, EF with some spots and a darker area of toning on the reverse, we note Eimer lists only a 30mm medal of this type
Fifty Pences (36) 2013 Benjamin Britten, 2014 Commonwealth Games - Glasgow, 2015 Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary, 2016 Olympic Team GB, 2016 Battle of Hastings 950th Anniversary 2017 Isaac Newton, 2017 Peter Rabbit, 2017 Mr. Jeremy Fisher, 2017 Tom Kitten (2), 2018 Paddington - At The Palace, 2018 Representation of the People Act, 2018 The Snowman 40th Anniversary, 2018 The Tailor of Gloucester, 2018 Flopsy Bunny, 2018 Peter Rabbit, 2019 Peter Rabbit, 2019 The Gruffalo 20th Anniversary, 2019 Sherlock Holmes - 160th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 2019 50th Anniversary of the 50p coin, 2019 Wallace and Gromit, 2019 The Snowman with James, 2019 Paddington - At the Tower, 2019 Paddington - At St. Paul's, 2020 Peter Rabbit, 2020 Brexit, 2020 Rosalind Franklin, 2021 John Logie Baird - Television Pioneer, 2021 The Snowman, 2021 100 Years of Insulin, 2021 Charles Babbage, 2022 50 Years of Pride, with coloured reverse, 2022 Harry Potter 25th Anniversary, with coloured reverse, 2022 Hogwart's Express, with coloured reverse 2023 Albus Dumbledore, with coloured reverse, 2023 Hogwart's, with coloured reverse, all UNC still sealed in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Fifty Pences 2019 British Culture Set a 5-coin set comprising 100 Years of Girl Guides, 250th Anniversary of Kew Gardens, 100 Years of Scouting, First Four-minute mile, and Britannia reverse, all previously released reverse types, each now dated 2019, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue
Birth of Prince James 1720 43mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined and draped, he armoured and she wearing a bandeau IACOB . III . R. CLEMENTINA . R . Reverse: Providence, leaning against a column, indicates to an infant the territories of England, Scotland and Ireland, on a globe, marked ING. SC. and IR. respectively PROVIDENTIA OBSTETRIX, In Exergue: CAROLO . PRINC . VALLIAE. NAT . DIE . VLTIMA . A : MDCCXX:, MI ii 452/60, Eimer 488, 30.70 grammes, GVF/VF
Sixpences James I (5) 1605 Second Coinage, Third Bust, S.2657 mintmark Lis, 1.97 grammes, VG/Fine, creased and clipped. 1605 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust, S.2658 mintmark Rose, 2.70 grammes, VG a detector find with two small edge cracks. 1606 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust, S.2658 mintmark uncertain (Rose or Escallop) NVG clipped. 1608 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust, S.2658 mintmark Coronet, 2.92 grammes, the obverse legend a little crude, VG or better/Near Fine. 1613 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust, S.2658 mintmark Trefoil, 2.76 grammes, some weakness in parts, legends bold, overall Fine
AlderneyFive Pounds 2007 History of the Monarchy a 12-coin set in gold plated silver, the reverse depicting Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, James II, William and Mary, William III and Queen Anne respectively, Gold plated SilverProofs,
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 51mm diameter in silver, by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, Lettered Edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE, 54.04 grammes, MI i 622/37, Eimer 288a, VF or better, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in bronze, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 42.12 grammes, a heavy contact mark on the reverse, otherwise GVF or better
Two Pounds 2020 a 3-coin set James Bond 007, comprising 2020 Aston Martin car - Bond, James Bond, 2020 Lotus Esprit underwater car - Pay Attention 007, and 2020 Dinner jacket - Shaken not Stirred, each One OunceSilverProofs nFDC to FDC with the odd small tone spot, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates and booklets, and the original Royal Mint boxes for the coins when issued as single pieces, Five Pound Crowns (3) 2020 Aston Martin car - Bond, James Bond, 2020 Lotus Esprit underwater car - Pay Attention 007, and 2020 Dinner jacket - Shaken not Stirred cupro-nickel issues UNC in the Royal Mint slip cases of issue, housed in the 3-coin box
AlderneyFive Pounds 2004-2005 an 8-coin set in silver, EnglandFootballers, comprising 2004 David James, 2004 David Beckham, 2004 Sol Campbell, 2004 Nicky Butt, 2005 Michael Owen, 2005 Wayne Rooney, 2005 Frank Lampard, 2005 Steven Gerrard SilverProofs with coloured England logo on the reverses, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate cards
Proof Set 2011 the 14-coin set all struck in silver comprising Five Pound Crown 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday, Two Pounds (3) Mary Rose, King James' Bible, Bimetallic, One Pound Cardiff, One Pound Edinburgh, One Pound Royal Shield of Arms, Fifty Pence WWF and Fifty Pence to One Penny nFDC to FDC some coins with toning, in the large Royal Mint box of issue with booklet-style certificate
Death of Charles James Fox 1806 54mm diameter in bronze by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust Right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP.XIII MDCCCVI Reverse Victory standing facing upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS . HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX BHM 604, Eimer 979, 67.65 grammes, approaching EF with some contact marks and small spots
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
Shillings to Penny (13) Shilling Charles I worn, clipped to the inner circle, Sixpences (6) Elizabeth I (6) 1569 mintmark Coronet Fair/VG, 1572 mintmark Ermine, Poor, 1573 mintmark Ermine, Fair, 1573 mintmark not visible, Poor, holed, 1588 mintmark Crescent, Fair with a loss of flan from 10 to 12 o'clock, 1591 Fair, clipped to the inner circle, Halfgroats (5) Henry VIICanterbury MintS.2210 mintmark Tun/Lis VG/Near Fine, holed, CommonwealthS.3221 VG creased, James I (2) both S.2659 mintmark Rose, the first Fair and bent, the second VG, Charles I Group A, without inner circles, S.2823 mintmark Heart, VG creased with an edge split, Penny Charles I S.2847 Reverse: Rounder shield with scroll garniture, Mintmark: None, Fair
Charles James Fox 1800, 53mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock Obverse: Bust right CHARLES JAMES FOX, Born January 13 1749 Reverse: Legend in 11 lines WITH LEARNING ELOQUENCE AND ZEAL HE MAINTAINS THE RIGHTS OF A FREE AND LOYAL PEOPLE 1800 all within a wreath. 69.62 grammes, BHM 488, EF
Royal Mint Trial Piece undated (c.1962-63) Obverse draped figure of Britannia, seated on a stool, striking a coin on a pedestal BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: Small 10 , no legend, 11.14 grammes, UNC, the reverse with a minor handling mark. Similar to ESC P.D.S.3. Trial coins of this series were struck for the 'Decimal Currency Committee' which had been appointed in December 1961 to advise on the most convenient and practical form that a Decimal currency might take. The Trial coins were circulated at a series of meetings by the Deputy Master of the Mint Mr. J.H.James CB.
SixpenceJames I 1607 Second Coinage, Fourth Bust, S.2658 mintmark Grapes, 2.62 grammes, approaching Fine, on a slightly misshapen flan, the mintmark clear and bold on the obverse, our archive database shows that this is only the second example we have offered in 17 years
George III preserved From Assassination 1800 38mm diameter in bronze, by P. Kempson, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE. Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION below: MAY 15 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow with a shield GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.54 grammes, BHM 486, GVF/NEF. The assassin was James Hadfield a member of a millennialist group who believed that if he himself was killed by the British Government the second coming of Christ would follow. Hadfield was acquitted of treason for reasons of insanity leading to major additions to in British statutory law namely Criminal Lunatics Act 1800 and Treason Act 1800 which resulted in Hadfield being detained till he died in 1841 in Bedlam.
Wisbech Bank £1 dated 16 Sept 1825 No.3416 for James Hill & Son (Outing 2384a), about Fine collectable thus and the first example we have offered since 2011
LaurelJames I Third Coinage, Fourth Head, with very small ties, S.2638B, Mintmark Lis, 9.02 grammes, GVF with excellent portrait, the obverse with minor hairlines, parts of the legend slightly weak in places, overall a most attractive example with much eye appeal
CrownJames I Third Coinage, Reverse: Plume above shield, S.2665, mintmark Thistle, 29.67 grammes, Near VF with some very light tooling marks in the fields
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.30 grammes, GVF, the obverse with some light adjustment lines, signs of old light cleaning now with colourful toning in the legends, and retaining good eye appeal
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea. REAR - ADMIRAL LORD ELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS. In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD = ALEXR. DAVISON. ESQR. ST.JAMES SQUARE (incuse), BHM 447, Eimer 890, 39.92 grammes, EF
Scotland (17) Merk 1670 S.5611 NVG/Near Fine, Ten Shillings 1705 S.5700 VG/Near Fine, holed, Five Shillings James VI Seventh Coinage 1594 S.5494VG/Fine, bent and straightened, EightpenceGroat James VI Eighth Coinage, after accession to the English throne, No inner circles, S.5512 Fine, Bawbee (2) Mary, First Period, (1542-1558) Fine, plugged, James V Third Coinage S.5383 VF with a flan chip at 3 o'clock, TurnerCharles I Earl of Stirling coinage 1632-1639 (6) Fair to Fine, Turner (Coinage of 1642/16441648/1650) (4) Poor to VG (one holed), PennyAlexander III First Coinage, Bust to left, Long Cross and Stars Roxburgh Mint, moneyer Adam S.5047, VF
James II undated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Britannia seated left ИVLLVM ИVMEИ ABEST, 29mm diameter in silver, 9.88 grammes, MI i 607/11, Eimer 283, Good Fine with traces of underlying golden tone in places
Scotland (15) Quarter ThistleMerkJames VI Eighth Coinage, Fair, One Eighth Thistle Merk Jemes VI (1601-1603) (2) both Fair and clipped, Plack (2) Mary 1557 S.5437 VG, Eightpence James VI S.5513 Fair, James VI S.5511 Fair with some flan loss, Sixpence (2) Mary (1542-1558) Fair, Mary (1542-1558) Reverse: Voided Cross S.5433 VG with some flan loss, Lion Mary (1½d) (2) the first with Dolphins to left S.5450 VG, the second worn, Hardhead Twopence James VI S.5518, Twopence Turner (3) James VI S.5521undated (1597) Fair, James VI Lion rampant with pellets behind (2) S.5523 the first Fair, holed, the second Poor, along with a Twopence Earl of Stirling Coinage Fair, this possibly a contemporary counterfeit
ShillingJames I Third Coinage, Sixth (Large) Bust S.2668, mintmark Lis, 5.74 grammes, reads IACOB followed by 9-shaped with apostrophe stop and HIB : REX at end of legend, no stops by obverse mintmark, a scarcer obverse die type, Near Fine/Fine with bold legends
Ingots - Royal Palaces - a 12-ingot set in sterlingsilver by the Birmingham Mint each ingot depicting a different palace - Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Brighton Pavilion, Hampton Court Palace, The Queen's House, Greenwich, St. James's Palace, The Dutch House, Kew Palace, Holyrood house, The Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and Caernarvon Castle, Lustrous UNC with some toning, in the wooden box of issue with certificate
James II and Maryundated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Bust of Mary right MARIA . D.G. MAG BRI . FRИ . ET . HIB . REGIИA , MI I 608/12. Eimer 284, 10.30 grammes, Fine
Decimal Coinage (£103.90 face) Two Pounds (45) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1989 Tercentenary of the Bill of Rights, 1995 Peace Dove (2), 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary (2), 1996 Euro 96 Football, 1998 Technology, 1999 RugbyWorld Cup, 2000 Technology, 2001 Marconi, 2003 Technology, 2003 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the DNA Double Helix, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II, 2005 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, 2006 Brunel - The Man, 2006 Brunel - His Achievements, 2006 Technology, 2007 300th Anniversary of the Act of Union, 2007 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade, 2008 Technology, 2008 100th Anniversary of the 1908 London Olympics, 2008 Beijing to London Olympic Handover, 2009 Robert Burns, 2009 Charles Darwin, 2010 100th Anniversary of the Death of Florence Nightingale, 2011 The Mary Rose, 2011 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible, 2012 London Olympics, 2012 Charles Dickens, 2013 350th Anniversary of the Introduction of the Guinea, 2013 150th Anniversary of the London Underground - Underground Train, 2013 150th Anniversary of the London Underground - Underground sign, 2014 Technology, 2014 World War I - Lord Kitchener, 2014 500th Anniversary of Trinity House, 2015 Technology, 2015 World War I - The Navy, 2015 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta, 2015 Britannia, 2016 350th Anniversary of the Great Fire of London, 2016 World War I - The Navy, 2016 Shakespeare - Histories, 2016 Shakespeare - Comedies, One Pound (11) 2002 England, 2007 Gateshead Millennium Bridge, 2010 Belfast, 2013 Floral Emblems - Wales, 2014 (2), 2016 Bimetallic, 2017 Bimetallic (2), 2018 Bimetallic, 2019 Bimetallic, Ten Pences (23) 1968, 1968, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1992 Small size, 1997, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, Five Pences (12) 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1987, 1988, 1989, mostly in mixed circulated grades, some of the Ten Pence and Five Pences EF to UNC, along with World One Pound issues (4) Gibraltar (2) 2003, 2013, Isle of Man 1997 and Guernsey 1983 these in circulated grades
ShillingJames I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, S.2646, mintmark Lis. 5.84 grammes, Obverse with portrait VG with some scuffs and scratches, legends Fine, the Reverse Good Fine
Coin Weights (2) James I Angel Weight, Obverse: Angel and Dragon, reverse: XI and S Crowned, VF with some adjustment marks and some edge cracks, Royal Mint 1821 Sovereign Weight, Obverse: Lion on Crown ROYAL MINT 1821, Reverse: CURt. WEIGHT SOVEREIGN, Good Fine
William III Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A Radiate Sun, Partially eclipsed, above a calm sea CLARIOR . E . TENEBRIS 1697 in exergue, Eimer 374 About Fine, Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A mine exploding within a confined fortification QVO . COMPRESSA . MAGIS Fine, pitted
Ten Pounds 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch 5 oz. GoldProof, Obverse with James Butler Portrait, S.M6 FDC in the box of issue with booklet and certificate No.23 of just 180 minted, with just 170 in this presentation format, the only date with the James Butler portrait
Two Hundred Pounds 2022 British Monarchs - James I, Two OunceGoldProof, the reverse design a stunning new representation of the profile portrait of James I used on the original Unites introduced in the early 17th Century, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
Sovereigns (6) The Six Gold Sovereign Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II comprising Sovereigns (6) 1967 Marsh 305, S.4125 Lustrous UNC, 1980 Marsh 311, S.SC1, Lustrous UNC, 1985 ProofMarsh 313D a hint of toning and a thin hairline, otherwise FDC, 2014 Marsh 339, S.SC7, Lustrous UNC, 2016 James Butler Portrait, Marsh 346, S.SC10 Proof, a few minor flecks of toning, otherwise FDC, 2018 Marsh 351, S.SC9 Lustrous UNC with the odd small contact mark, in the Bradford exchange box with their certificate
One Hundred Pounds 2022 British Monarchs - James I, One OunceGoldProof, the reverse design a stunning new representation of the profile portrait of James I used on the original Unites introduced in the early 17th Century, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Britain CrownJames I Second Coinage, First Bust, S.2624, mintmark Rose, 2.44 grammes, Good Fine/Fine lightly creased with some scratches in the obverse field
Numismatic Cover 2020 James Bond - Q Branch, comprising Twenty Five Pounds 2020 Gold Quarter Ounce 'Pay Attention 007' the reverse featuring the Lotus Esprit underwater car, Proof FDC and set of 4x stamps, 2x First Class and 2x £1.55, Proof FDC on the envelope of issue, in a Harrington & Byrne folder with their certificate stating only 50 issued
USAProof Set 1983S Presidential Set a 6-coin set One Dollar to One Cent UNC to nFDC toned, in the box of issue with booklet, The History of the United States Coin Collection a 20-coin set comprising One Dollar (3) 1888 NEF/GVF, 1923 GVF, 1976 Eisenhower A/UNC, One Dollar Commemorative issues (6) 1983S Los AngelesOlympics Lustrous UNC with some toning, 1986S Statue of Liberty Lustrous UNC, 1987S Constitution Bicentennial Lustrous UNC with some toning, 1988S Seoul Olympics Lustrous UNC with some toning, 1989S Congress Lustrous UNC, 1990 Eisenhower Centennial Lustrous UNC, 1993D James Madison/Bill of Rights. Lustrous UNC with some toning, Half Dollars (4) 1899O Fair, 1944S Fine, 1948D Near Fine, 1976S UNC and lustrous, Half Dollars Commemorative issues (5) 1893 Columbian Exposition VF, 1946 Booker T. Washington NEF, 1952 Carver/Washington Fine, 1982S George Washington 250th Anniversary of his Birth UNC toned, Quarter Dollars (2) 1897 VG, 1929 VG, USA Silver Eagle 1997P One Ounce Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, no certificate, USA Proof Set 1995 nFDC to FDC in the green card wallet
ShillingJames I Second Coinage, Fifth Bust, longer hair and single-arched crown, S.2656, mintmark Trefoil, 5.69 grammes, Fine with toning in the legends
ShillingJames I First Coinage, Second Bust, beard appears to merge with collar, S.2646, mintmark Lis, 6.00 grammes, NVF, Ex-London Coins Auction A138 Lot 1836
GB and World includes GB Crowns (5) 1887 Fine, cleaned, 1937 EF, 1951 A/UNC, 1953 UNC (2), Gibraltar Crown 1967 Lustrous UNC, Australia (9) 50 Cents (6) 1966 (4) EF (2), GEF and A/UNC, 1970 Captain James Cook (2) UNC in slide cases, Five Dollars 1988 Opening of Parliament House (2) UNC in the sealed packs of issue with certificates, Medal 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II , Lustrous UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with GB and World miscellaneous base metal issues from circulation, includes some silver minors, in mixed circulated grades
Australian 5 shilling uniface Vignette of 1946 RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. NOTE PRINTING BRANCH. CRAIGEBURN VICTORIA (2) numbers 1242 and 1243 both Unc as issued and in the outer AUSTRALIAN NOTE VIGNETTE brown on white envelope. Along with THE LANDING AT BOTANY BAY Vignette paper green on white drawing of James Cook at Botany Bay in Note Printing Australia presentation pack
IrelandSixpenceJames I First Coinage S.6514 mintmark Bell, 2.15 grammes Fine, weak on the King's chin and body, and correspondingly so on the left of the harp
Rose RyalJames I 2nd coinage S.2613, North 2079, Coincraft J1RY-005 mint mark rose 13.93 grams, Obverse: King enthroned holding orb and sceptre portcullis at feet, Reverse: Shield on rose, sharp EF with sceptre and detail of side pillars fully struck desirable thus
UniteJames I Second Coinage S.2618, Mintmark Lis, North 2083, 10.04 grammes, EF or near so, a little weak on the King's face, the armour with superb fine detail, reverse with weakness below the crown, the shield with superb detail and striking quality, overall practically 'as struck' with little trace of actual wear, an exceptional example
Two Pounds a 3-coin set in gold 2018-2020 James Cook's Voyage of Discovery, comprising Two Pounds 2018 Map of Plymouth Sound S.K48, 2019 Tahiti, S.K58 and 2020 A Māori canoe and Cook's ship Bark Endeavour, all Goldproofs FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with the respective booklets for each coin, no certificate. The first set we have seen in this multi-coin format
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 49mm diameter in silver by J.Smeltzing MI.671/43, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: Bust of King William alone, right GULIELM : III D.G. BRITANN : R. RELIG : LIBERTATISQ : RESTITUT. Reverse: Royal Arms suspended from an orange tree, fleeing figures from left and right, James II removing the crown and dropping the sceptre, and Father Petre, carrying a pyx ITE MISSA EST. In exergue, in 4 lines INAUGURATIS MAIESTATIBUS EIECTO PAPATU EXPULSA TYRANNIDE BRITANNIA FELIX 1689. 51.26 grammes, EF and Very Rare in Silver
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in silver, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 51.53 grammes EF
Marriage of James (III) to Princess Clementina 1719, 48mm diameter in silver by Otto Hamerani, Obverse: Bust of James, right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. III. D.G. M.B.F. ET. H. REX. Reverse: Bust of Princess Clementina left CLEMENTINA . MAGNAE . BRITANNIAE . ET . C . REG, MI ii 446/52, Eimer 485, 57.27 grammes, EF with touches of underlying colourful tone, much scarcer than the other medal commemorating the marriage
Quarter LaurelJames I Third Coinage, Second Bust, with two loose tie-ends, Reverse: mintmark Lis to right of crown. S.2642, 2.25 grammes, Good Fine, we note the vast majority of examples are found with the reverse mintmark after REGNA
GoldThistleCrownJames I Second Coinage, IR on both sides, S.2627 mintmark Rose, 1.89 grammes, scratch in the legend at 5 o'clock on the reverse, some flattening to the rim in places, Good Fine
Treaty of Ryswick 1697, Fortunes of Prince James, 45mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . WALLIAE . PRINCEPS, Reverse: A ship in stormy seas, it's stern decorated with a sun, and flying the cross of St. George, 1697 . IACTATVR NON MERGITVR VNDIS MI ii 192,50, Eimer 373, 34.83 grammes, About EF/EF the obverse with some contact marks in the fields, comes with ticket stating 'Ex-St. Mary's College, Oscott, collection'
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.45 grammes, GVF/VF
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in bronze, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 42.83 grammes, EF or better with a hint of lustre on the obverse, a most attractive example
Lady Arabella Stuart (c.1615) 50mm diameter, cast, in pewter, Obverse: half-length figure, three-quarters left, IN THAT I SVFFER VRANG * O. GOD . GRANT . PATIENCE. Reverse: NOVRT . NOT . THE. ♥ . QVHOIS . IOY . THOV . ART, around an inner legend in 6 six lines, QVHO / CAN.COMPARE/ VITH . ME . IN . GREIF/ I . DIE . AND . DAR . NOCHT . SEIK . RELEIF , MI i 207/41, 33.09 grammes, Good Fine. Note: Lady Arabella Stuart was an English noblewoman of Scottish descent, a great-great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England and considered as an heir to the English throne of Elizabeth I, before her cousin KingJames VI of Scotland was given preference by Elizabeth's ministers. Her very existence was thought by King James to be a danger, and any marriage was an additional threat to his safety. Her marriage to William Seymour who himself had a claim to the throne led to her arrest and imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she starved to death at the age of 40.
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