British and World Coins and Medals
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# 1 - Continental Iron Age, Northeast Gaul, Suessiones Cast BI Potin, stylis... »
Continental Iron Age, Northeast Gaul, Suessiones Cast BI Potin, stylised head right, hair in thick S-shape above, two S-shapes...
£300 to £400
# 2 - Merovingia Francia, National Series (c. 600-675), Pale AV Tremissis,... »
Merovingia Francia, National Series (c. 600-675), Pale AV Tremissis, "Palate/Brio" Type [Uncertain North Eastern Frankish Min...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 3 - Early Anglo-Saxon England, Post-Crondall Phase (c. 655-675), Pale Gold... »
Early Anglo-Saxon England, Post-Crondall Phase (c. 655-675), Pale Gold Shilling, 'Two Emperors' type, in the style of an Imper...
£6,000 to £8,000
# 4 - Anglo-Saxon England, Continental Phase (695-740), AR Sceat, Series X,... »
Anglo-Saxon England, Continental Phase (695-740), AR Sceat, Series X, Type 31, Wodan head facing, single pellet above head, li...
£400 to £600
# 5 - Archbishops of Canterbury, Jaenberht (765-792), with Offa as Overlord... »
Archbishops of Canterbury, Jaenberht (765-792), with Offa as Overlord (c. 780-792), Penny, OF A RE X, in angles of ornat...
£6,000 to £8,000
# 6 - Anglo-Frisian, in the style of Louis the Pious (c. 814-840), Pale AV S... »
Anglo-Frisian, in the style of Louis the Pious (c. 814-840), Pale AV Solidus, c. 830, in imitation of Aix-la-Chapelle (A...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 7 - Mercia, Ludica (825-827), Penny, East Anglian Mint, Werbald, + LVDICA... »
Mercia, Ludica (825-827), Penny, East Anglian Mint, Werbald, + LVDICA REX ME, legend begins at 9 o'clock, diademed bust right,...
£10,000 to £14,000
# 8 - NGC UNC | East Anglia, Æthelstan I (c.825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portra... »
NGC UNC | East Anglia, Æthelstan I (c.825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portrait' Type, Ipswich [?], Torhthelm, + EDELSTA • N • I, around A...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 9 - East Anglia, Æthelstan I (825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portrait' Typ... »
East Anglia, Æthelstan I (825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portrait' Type, East Anglia [?], Eadnoth, + EDELSTAN, around Alpha, no inner ci...
£1,000 to £1,500
# 10 - Eric 'Bloodaxe', Second Reign (948-952), 'Sword' T... »
Eric 'Bloodaxe', Second Reign (948-952), 'Sword' Type, Penny, Jorvik [York], Radulf, ·: ERIC ·:· | | ◇ REX x :· in two lines,...
£50,000 to £60,000
# 12 - Eadred (946-955), 'Crowned Bust' Type, Penny, Uncertain Mint... »
Eadred (946-955), 'Crowned Bust' Type, Penny, Uncertain Mint, Æthelweard, + EADRED REX, legend begins at 8 o'clock, crowned an...
£1,400 to £2,000
# 13 - Eadgar (959-975), Circumscription Cross, Penny, "Midlands Group&q... »
Eadgar (959-975), Circumscription Cross, Penny, "Midlands Group", Northampton, Osweald, + EADGAR REX ANGLORVI, small cross pat...
£2,000 to £2,600
# 14 - Cnut 'the Great' (1016-1035/6), 'Short Cross' Type... »
Cnut 'the Great' (1016-1035/6), 'Short Cross' Type, Penny, c. 1029-1035/6, Canterbury, Winræd, + CNV • RECX, diademed bust le...
£240 to £300
# 15 - Edward 'the Confessor' (1042-1066), 'Pointed Helmet... »
Edward 'the Confessor' (1042-1066), 'Pointed Helmet' Type, Penny, 1053-1056, Norwich, Thorsteinn, + EDPERD D REX • draped bus...
£300 to £400
# 17 - William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Pen... »
William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Penny, 1083-1086, London, Ælfric, + PILLELM REX, crowned bust facing, with flat...
£800 to £1,000
# 18 - William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Pen... »
William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Penny, 1083-1086, Winchester, Æthelstan, + PILLELM REX, crowned bust facing, wi...
£800 to £1,000
# 19 - Stephen of Blois (1135-1154), Civil War Local/Irregular Issues, Southe... »
Stephen of Blois (1135-1154), Civil War Local/Irregular Issues, Southern Variant, Penny, c. 1141-1145, Southampton [?], Sanson...
£1,500 to £1,800
# 20 - "The Anarchy", Baronial Magnates of York, Robert III de Stut... »
"The Anarchy", Baronial Magnates of York, Robert III de Stuteville († 1186), Penny, struck c. 1148-52 [?], on dies designed by...
£3,000 to £5,000
# 22 - Henry III (1216-1272), 'Shortcross' Penny, c. 1216/17, Class... »
Henry III (1216-1272), 'Shortcross' Penny, c. 1216/17, Class 6c2/6c3 Mule, Canterbury, Iohan, hENRICVS R | EX, crowned bust fa...
£150 to £200
# 23 - Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, 'Pre-Treaty Period',... »
Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, 'Pre-Treaty Period', Series Gf, Noble, 1356-1361, Tower (London), E • | DWARD • DEI •...
£3,000 to £3,600
A HANDSOME 1817 PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN
(x) NGC PF64 UCAM | George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1817, laureate head right, rev. crowned shield, edge milled, 3.99g*, 6h (EGC II, 929 [R3]; D-M 135; MCE 467; Marsh 400A; W&R 204 [R4]; Fb. 372; S.3786), heavy hairlines to fields, otherwise with a handsome cameo finish, brilliant surfaces, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF64 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6318700-001)ProvenanceCT Collection https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6318700-001/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Half-Sovereign, 1817, laureate head right, rev. crowned shield, edge milled, 4.00g, 6h (Marsh 400; MCE 467; EGC II, 928; Selig 1083; S.3786), light contact marks and scuffed to shield, otherwise with lustre, very fine, the popular first year of issue typeProvenanceReeves Auction Rooms, May 1977 - £100Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC UNC | George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage' Crown, 1819 LIX, laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, edge lettered upwards, 28.30g, 6h (ESC 215; Bull 2010; S.3787), some pinmarks before face, nonetheless the devices with much eye-appeal, toned and lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, exceptionally harshly graded UNC Details ~ Cleaned (Cert. #6767996-011)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767996-011/NGCDetails/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Crown, 1818, LVIII, laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, edge lettered upwards, 28.30g, 6h (Bull 2005; ESC 211; S.3787), light surface marking, with a patchy and speckled tone atop flashy fields, extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage' Crown, 1819 LX, laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, edge lettered upwards, 28.16g, 6h (ESC 216; Bull 2013; S.3787), with some bagmarks, including nick to portrait, otherwise with a flashy lustre to toned surfaces, about extremely fineProvenanceGlendining, 28 April 1977, 246 - "Extremely fine" - £120 [with lot envelope]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63 | George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage' Halfcrown, 1816, Type 1, laureate bust right, rev. crowned shield in Garter, straight milled edge, 14.16g, 12h (Bull 2086; ESC 613; S.3788), well-toned, good extremely fine to near mint state, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8537604-001)ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3245 - "Toned. Mint state" - £65 [with Spink envelope] https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537604-001/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS62 | George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Halfcrown, 1817, Type 1, laureate bust right, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, 14.18g, 12h (ESC 616; Bull 2090; S.3788), some very minor contact marking, otherwise toned and lustrous, extremely fine, the reverse better, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8537604-003)ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3246 - "Extremely fine" - £45 [with Spink envelope] https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537604-003/62/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
George IV (1820-1830), Sovereign, 1821, Type 1, laureate head left, rev. St. George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.93g, 6h (Marsh 5; MCE 471; EGC II, 959; Bentley 12; Stratos 119-120; S.3800), lightly contact marked and rubbed to tops of devices, flash of lustre in legends, very fineProvenanceReeves Auction Rooms, January 1978, 1674 - £125Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS64 | George IV (1820-1830), 'Chantrey's' Sovereign, 1826, Type 2, bare head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, edge milled, 6h (Marsh 11; MCE 477; EGC 968; S.3801), light surface marking, largely to obverse, otherwise lustrous and with a hint of red tone, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #6644148-001) https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6644148-001/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF63 UCAM | George IV (1820-1830), Proof Half-Sovereign, 1821, by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head left, rev. crowned floral-garnished shield, edge milled, 3.99g*, 7h (EGC II, 989 [R3]; MCE 482; D-M 147; Fb. 378; W&R 244 [R3]; Marsh 403A; S.3802), hairlined and some scratches to brilliant fields, with a pleasing cameo definition and a marbling of red toning atop, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF63 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #2124460-010)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2124460-010/63/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC MS65 | *Top Pop* | George IV (1820-1830), Half-Sovereign, 1825, Type 2, London, laureate head left, rev. crowned shield, edge milled, 4.00g*, 7h (MCE 485; Marsh 406; EGC II, 994; S.3803), handsomely choice, the reverse brilliant, choice mint state, a lovely coin, in NGC 'Sweetnam' holder, righteously graded MS65 *Top Pop* (Cert. #5878636-011) [*Joint Finest Certified*]ProvenanceSir Rodney Sweetnam, Spink 21004, 17 January 2021, lot 69*https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5878636-011/65/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF66 UCAM | George IV (1820-1830), 'Chantrey's' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1826, bare head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, edge milled, 3.99g*, 7h (EGC II, 999 [S]; MCE 486; Marsh 407C; W&R 249; S.3804), some hairlining and contact marking to otherwise brilliant fields, with a pleasing cameo definition, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF66 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #2124460-016)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2124460-016/66/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
NGC MS64 | George IV (1820-1830), Halfcrown, 1825, bare head left, rev. crowned helm over shield, straight milled edge, 14.17g, 6h (Bull 2371; ESC 642; S.3809), an attractive and uncirculated proof-like example, mark free, lightly toned and with lustrous surfaces, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8222392-006)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 573Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 13 July 1898 - £0.5.0,Spink Numismatic Circular, July 1898 (P.2884, no. 46864) - "1825 (Last Type). GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA. 1825. Head to left. Rev...
NGC MS64 | George IV (1820-1830), Shilling, 1821, laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, straight milled edge, 5.67g, 6h (Bull 2396; ESC 1247; S.3810), extremely fine, toned and fully lustrous, scarce in this quality, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8222392-004)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, 568 Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 6 January 1899 - £0.7.6,Spink Numismatic Circular, January 1899 (P.3181, no. 51153) - "First issue, 1821. Rose, shamrock and thistle type. A beautiful designed and executed coin, by Pis...
NGC MS63 | George IV (1820-1830), Shilling, 1825, bare head left, rev. lion on crown, straight milled edge, 5.63g, 6h (Bull 2405; ESC 1254; S.3812), good extremely fine, toned and with some dark patches on the brilliantly lustrous surfaces, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8222392-007)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 574 Acquired privately, by April 1913 - £0.4.6https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222392-007/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63 | George IV (1820-1830), Sixpence, 1824, laureate head left, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, 2.83g, 6h (Bull 2425; ESC 1657; S.3814), small spots below the back of the neck otherwise almost extremely fine, toned and with some lustre, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8222392-005)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 572Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 2 June 1899 - £0.5.0,Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1899 (P.3419, no. 54581) - "Second type, 1824. Laureate bust to left. Rev. Square-topped shield crowned,...
George IV (1820-1830), Sixpence, 1825, laureate head left, rev. crowned arms in garter, edge milled, 2.82g, 6h (ESC 1659; Bull 2427; S.3814), some minor contact marks, otherwise toned and with a flashy lustre, extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS61 | George IV (1820-1830), Sixpence, 1826, bare head left, rev. lion on crown, straight milled edge, 2.82g, 6h (Bull 2433; ESC 1662; S.3815), with a dark cabinet tone and lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #8222392-008)Provenance,The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 575Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 7 June 1898 - £0.6.6,Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1898 (P.2832, no. 46284) - "1826. GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA. Bust to left. 1826 beneath, Rev. BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR. Lion (crowned) standing on the...
(x) NGC PF64 CAMEO | *Top Pop* | William IV (1830-1837), Proof Half-Sovereign, 1831, by William Wyon and Jean-Baptiste Merlen, bare head right, plain truncation, rev. crowned shield on mantle, ANNO - 1831 below, edge plain, 3.99g*, 6h (EGC II, 1038 [S]; Marsh 409E; W&R 267; S.3830), some minor surface marking atop otherwise brilliant fields, with a handsome cameo definition, pleasing extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded PF64 CAMEO *Top Pop* (Cert. #2134540-001) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2134540-001/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT o...
NGC AU58 | William IV (1830-1837), Halfcrown, 1834, bare head right, W.W. incuse in script on truncation, rev. crowned shield on mantle, edge milled, 14.15g, 6h (Pywell-Phillips 536; ESC 662; Bull 2478; S.3834), hairlines, minute nicks to bust, toned and good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8537604-002)ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3254 - "Extremely fine" - £75 [with Spink envelope]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537604-002/58/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A MAJESTIC PATTERN PROOF 'GOTHIC' CROWN
NGC PF63 | Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Proof 'Gothic' Crown, MDCCCXLVII [1847] UNDECIMO, by W. Wyon, crowned 'Gothic' bust left, W.W. below truncation, rev. crowned shields cruciform, national emblems in angles, raised lettered edge, 6h (Pywell-Phillips 563; ESC 288; Bull 2571; S.3883), handful of faint wispy hairlines to obverse field, otherwise with a majestic ochre and dark purple tone atop field brilliance, good extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded PF63 (Cert. #6674853-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6674853-001/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please...
(x) Victoria (1837-1901), Pattern Proof 'Gothic' Crown, MDCCCXLVII [1847] UNDECIMO, by W Wyon, crowned 'Gothic' bust left, W.W. below truncation, rev. crowned shields cruciform, national emblems in angles, raised lettered edge downwards, 28.25g, 6h (Pywell-Phillips 563; ESC 288; Bull 2571; S.3883), wiped, contact marked to fields and brushmarked around shoulders, wisps of retoning, appraoching extremely fine, better to reverseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Victoria (1837-1901), 'Young Head' Halfcrown, 1844, with serifs, Type A4, young head left, rev. crowned shield in wreath, edge milled, 14.13g, 6h (ESC 677; Bull 2720; S.3888), 1 in date double struck, some friction in fields, otherwise with a mint bloom to lightly toned surfaces, about uncirculatedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Victoria (1837-1901), 'Young Head' Halfcrown, 1874, Type A5, of inferior workmanship, young head left, rev. crowned square-topped shield, edge milled, 14.15g, 6h (ESC 692; 2741; S.3889), some rub and minor surface marking, hairline die flaws to legends, with a residual lustre to somewhat dull-toned surfaces, extremely fine ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3256 - "Good extremely fine" - £60 [with Spink envelope]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC PF65 CAM-PF64 | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Golden Jubilee' Specimen Silver Proof Set, 1887 (7), Crown to Threepence, (S.PS6), colourfully toned and arrestingly brilliant as issued, generally as struck with only the deftest of cabinet friction, with beautiful bespoke 'R. L. Rennison' case, in NGC holders graded PF64 CAMEO [Crown] (Cert. #8537635-001); PF65 CAMEO [Double Florin] (Cert. #8537635-002); PF65 CAMEO [Halfcrown] (Cert. #8537635-003); PF64 [Florin] (Cert. #8537635-004); PF64 [Shilling] (Cert. #8537635-005); PF64 CAMEO [Sixpence] (Cert. #8537635-006); PF64 [Threepence] (Cert. #8537635-...
NGC MS63 | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Golden Jubilee' Crown, 1887, crowned 'Jubilee' bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 28.34g, 12h (ESC 296; Bull 2585; S.3921), the odd bagmark, otherwise sumptuously handsome and pearlescent mint-fresh, choice FDC, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8222392-003)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 597Acquired from general circulation, June 1887 - £0.5.0https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222392-003/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
Victoria (1837-1901), 'Golden Jubilee' Halfcrown, 1887, crowned 'Jubilee' bust left, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, 12h, 14.14g (ESC 719; Bull 2771; S.3924), obverse with some hairlines and small brushed area before neck, subsequently richly toned and with a flashy lustre, extremely fineProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3257 - "Good extremely fine" - £10 [with Spink envelope]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS63+ | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Old Head' Crown, 1893 LVI, crowned veiled or 'widow' head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge lettered upwards, 28.26g, 12h (ESC 303; Bull 2593; S.3937), a magnificent Crown, pearlescent, cabinet-toned and residually brilliant, truly struck like a proof, choice FDC, in NGC holder, graded MS63+ (Cert. #8222392-002)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 605Acquired from general circulation, 1893 - £0.5.0 https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222392-002/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
(g) NGC PF64+ MATTE-PF61 MATTE | Edward VII (1901-1910), Coronation 'Specimen' Matte Proof 'Long' Set, 1902 (13), Five-Pounds to Half-Sovereign, Crown to Sixpence and Maundy Penny (S.PS9), a fine sandblasted set, generally extremely fine to much as issued, with original box, in NGC holders graded PF61 MATTE [Five-Pounds] (Cert. #8537637-001); PF64 MATTE [Two-Pounds] (Cert. #8537637-002); PF62 MATTE [Sovereign] (Cert. #8537637-003); PF62 MATTE [Half-Sovereign] (Cert. #8537637-004); PF63 MATTE [Crown] (Cert. #8537637-005); PF64 MATTE [Halfcrown] (Cert. #8537637-006); PF64 MATTE [Florin] (Cert. #...
(x) NGC MS64 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1902, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1405; Bentley 346; MCE 621; Marsh 174; S.3969), some light contact marking, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #6381903-005)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6381903-005/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS62 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1904, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1409; Bentley 348; MCE 623; Marsh 176; S.3969), some light friction marking, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #5786040-006)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5786040-006/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS62 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1905, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1410; Bentley 350; MCE 624; Marsh 177; S.3969), some light contact marking, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #2116741-029)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2116741-029/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS62 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1906, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1411; Bentley 351; MCE 625; Marsh 178; S.3969), some light contact marking, otherwise with a minty lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #6381903-007)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6381903-007/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS62 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1907, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1413; Bentley 352; MCE 626; Marsh 179; S.3969), some light contact marking, otherwise lustrous, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #2116741-039)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2116741-039/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS63 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1908, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1414; Bentley 353; MCE 627; Marsh 180; S.3969), some light surface marking, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. 4632381-005)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/4632381-005/63/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS62 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1909, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1415; Bentley 354; MCE 628; Marsh 181; S.3969), surface marking, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #6066384-081)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6066384-081/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC MS64 | Edward VII (1901-1910), Sovereign, 1910, bare head right, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1416; Bentley 355; MCE 629; Marsh 182; S.3969), some minor surface marking, otherwise with a pleasing mint bloom, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #4834124-004)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/4834124-004/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF64 CAMEO | George V (1910-1936), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Five-Pounds, 1911, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 39.94g*, 12h (EGC II, 1430; Marsh F38; S.3994), faint wispy hairlines in fields, otherwise with a handsome cameo definition and with brilliant fields, choice uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded PF64 CAMEO (Cert. #2920068-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2920068-001/64/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF66 CAMEO | George V (1910-1936), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (W&R 416; Marsh 213A; Bentley 356; MCE 639; EGC II 1433; S.3996), light hairlines but otherwise with brilliant surfaces, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF66 CAMEO (Cert. #5781704-002)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5781704-002/66/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF66* | George V (1910-1936), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (W&R 418; Marsh 526A; MCE 647; EGC II 1443; S.4006), hairlined to otherwise brilliant fields, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF66* (Cert. #6104182-013)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6104182-013/66/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
NGC PF65-PF62 | George V (1910-1936), Fourth Coinage, Proof Set, 1927 (6), Crown to Threepence, edges milled, 12h (S.PS14), lightly toned with colourful hues, a lovely example of this set, FDC, with original box, in NGC holders graded PF63 [Crown] (Cert. #8537636-001); PF62 [Halfcrown] Cert. #8537636-002); PF65 [Florin] Cert. #8537636-003); PF65 [Shilling] Cert. #8537636-004); PF64 [Sixpence] Cert. #8537636-005); PF65 [Threepence] (Cert. #8537636-006) (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF65*-PF64 CAM | George VI (1936-1952), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Set, 1937 (4), Five-Pounds to Half-Sovereign, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edges plain, (S.PS15 = W&R 435, 437, 439, 442; S.4074-4077), the Five-Pounds with some wispy contact marks to otherwise brilliant surfaces, with a pleasing cameo definition, the rest all with some wispy contact marks, yet brilliant, all choice uncirculated, in NGC holders graded PF64 CAMEO [Five-Pounds] (Cert. #6944096-001); PF65 [Two-Pounds] (Cert. #6673058-002); PF65 [Sovereign] (Cert. #6674517-004); PF65* [Half-Sovereign] (Cert....
(g) NGC PF62-PF65 | George VI (1936-1952), Coronation 'Specimen' Gold Proof Set, 1937 (4), Five-Pounds to Half-Sovereign, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edges plain, 12h (S.PS15 = W&R 435, 437, 439, 442; S.4074-4077), faint cabinet friction in otherwise brilliant fields, good extremely fine or better, with original Royal Mint box, in NGC holders, graded PF63 CAMEO [Five-Pounds] (Cert. #8537634-001); PF64 CAMEO [Two-Pounds] (Cert. #8537634-002); PF62 [Sovereign] (Cert. #8537634-003); PF65 [Half-Sovereign] (Cert. #8537634-004) (4)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537634-001/63/https...
(g) NGC PF66 | George VI (1936-1952), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Five-Pounds, 1937, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge plain, 39.94g*, 11h (W&R 435; Hill F40; EGC II, 1454; S.4074), some minor surface marking, otherwise brilliant, the obverse with a pleasing cameo definition, choice uncirculated, in NGC holder, graded PF66 (Cert. #8220920-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8220920-001/66/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF66* | George VI (1936-1952), Coronation 'Specimen' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1937, bare head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge plain, 3.99g*, 11h (W&R 442; Marsh 543A; EGC II, 1457; S.4077), hairlines to otherwise brilliant fields, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF66* (Cert. #6055123-005)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6055123-005/66/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A PLEASING RUN OF GRADED MODERN PROOFS
(g) NGC PF69 UCAM-PF68 UCAM | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative Gold Proof Set, 1989 (4), "500th Anniversary of the Sovereign", Gold Five-Pounds to Half-Sovereign (4), by Bernard Sindall, (S.PGS10), orange-toned and brilliant fields, uncirculated and beautifully original and without conservation, with Royal Mint Black Case of issue, with Certificate of Authenticity (#0908), in NGC holders graded PF69 UCAM [Five-Pounds] (Cert. #8537633-001); PF69 UCAM [Two-Pounds] (Cert. #8537633-002); PF69 UCAM [Sovereign] (Cert. #8537633-003); PF68 UCAM [Half-Sovereign] (Cert. #8537633-004) (4)https://w...
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Platinum Jubilee' Five-Pounds, 2022, fifth crowned bust right, by Jody Clark, rev. crowned shield in Garter, edge milled, 39.94g*, 12h (S.SE16), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #5787415-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5787415-002/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1980, second crowned and draped bust right, by Arnold Machin, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD1), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6948421-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6948421-002/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1990, third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6672976-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6672976-002/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1991, third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6947665-010) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6947665-010/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1992, third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6029378-036) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6029378-036/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1993, third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6321012-006) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6321012-006/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1994, Double-Sovereign Error Mule, Commemorating "300 Years of the Bank of England", third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. Corporate Seal of the Bank of England featuring Seated Britannia, crowned monogram of William and Mary above, Bank of England in hand-written font below, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.K4), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #5841633-031) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5841633-031/70/Subject to 5% tax on Ham...
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1996, third crowned bust right, by Raphael Maklouf, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6944755-012) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944755-012/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 1999, Rugby World Cup, by Ian Rank-Broadley, fourth crowned bust right, rev. rugby ball and goal posts, by Ron Dutton, edge lettered, 15.97g*, 12h (S.K10), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, only 311 issued in this metal, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #5841286-096) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/5841286-096/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Golden Jubilee' Proof Two-Pounds, 2002, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. crowned shield in wreath, by Timothy Noad, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD5), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6030460-004) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6030460-004/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF69 UCAM | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative Proof Two-Pounds, 2005, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, by Timothy Noad, edge milled, 15.97g*, 11h (S.SD6), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6029378-021)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6029378-021/69/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 2007, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD4), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6944775-018) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944775-018/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 2010, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD7), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, chip to plastic slab, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6946094-001) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6946094-001/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF69 UCAM | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 2016, crowned bust right, by James Butler, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD10), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF69 UCAM (Cert. #6317955-003)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6317955-003/69/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Sapphire Anniversary' Proof Two-Pounds, 2018, fifth crowned bust, by Jody Clark, rev. St George and Dragon, with privy mark, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD9A), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6672141-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6672141-002/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Two-Pounds, 2020, with George III Royal Cypher, fifth crowned bust right, by Jody Clark, rev. St George and Dragon, cypher in exergue, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD9B), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 (Cert. #2907959-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2907959-002/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Platinum Jubilee' Proof Two-Pounds, 2022, fifth crowned bust, by Jody Clark, rev. crowned shield with supporters, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD12), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6319103-001) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6319103-001/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Diamond Jubilee' Proof Sovereign, 2012, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, by Paul Day, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (S.SC8), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6644286-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6644286-002/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Diamond Jubilee' Proof Sovereign, 2012, fourth crowned bust, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (S.SC8), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6946438-004) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6946438-004/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Proof Half-Sovereign, 1989, '500th Anniversary of the Sovereign', by Bernard R. Sindall, Elizabeth II seated in King Edward's chair, rev. shield of Our Royal Arms ensigned by Royal Crown, double rose behind, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (Marsh 544H; S.SB3), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6030636-014) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://pro.coinarchives.com/w/lotviewer.php?LotID=7767190&AucID=9207&Lot=1832Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Diamond Jubilee' Proof Half-Sovereign, 2012, fourth crowned bust, by Ian Rank-Broadley rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB8), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6946438-005) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6946438-005/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Diamond Jubilee' Proof Half-Sovereign, 2012, fourth crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, by Paul Day, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB8), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6674476-018) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6674476-018/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | First Releases | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Platinum Jubilee' Proof Half-Sovereign, 2022, fifth crowned bust right, by Jody Clark, rev. crowned shield, flanked by supporters, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB12), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in 'First Releases' NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. 63191760-027) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6319176-027/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Diamond Jubilee' Proof Quarter-Sovereign, 2012, crowned bust right, by Ian Rank-Broadley, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 1.99g*, 12h (S.SA2), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6946438-006) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6946438-006/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | First Releases | Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Commemorative 'Platinum Jubilee' Proof Quarter-Sovereign, 2022, crowned bust right, by Jody Clark, rev. Royal Coat of Arms, edge reeded, 1.99g*, 12h (S.SA6), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC 'First Releases' holder, graded PF70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6319176-045) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6319176-045/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Five-Pounds, 2023, by Martin Jennings, crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 39.94g*, 12h, with a crisp cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6944697-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944697-002/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | First Releases | Charles III (2022-Present), Commemorative 'Elizabeth II Memorial' Proof Two-Pounds, 2022, bare head left, by Martin Jennings, rev. crowned shield with supporters, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD13), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC 'First Releases' holder, graded PF70 UCAM (Cert. #6673606-002) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6673606-002/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC MS70 MATTE | *Top Pop* | SOTD | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation 'Struck on the Day' Matte Sovereign, 6 May 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge plain, 7.98g*, 12h (S.SD14), choice matte surfaces, as struck, in NGC holder, graded MS70 MATTE (Cert. #6674824-009) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6674824-009/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Two-Pounds, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD14), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6944697-003) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944697-003/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | First Releases | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Two-Pounds, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 15.97g*, 12h (S.SD14), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC 'First Releases' holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6675120-001) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6675120-001/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Sovereign, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 7.99g*, 12h (S.SC14), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6944697-004) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944697-004/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Commemorative 'Elizabeth II Memorial' Proof Half-Sovereign, 2022, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, first bare head left, rev. crowned shield with supporters, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB13), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6673175-020) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6673175-020/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Half-Sovereign, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB14), handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6944697-005) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944697-005/70/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | First Releases | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Half-Sovereign, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (S.SB14), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, in NGC 'First Releases' holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6943930-044)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6943930-044/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC PF70 UCAM | *Top Pop* | Charles III (2022-Present), Coronation Proof Quarter-Sovereign, 2023, Llantrisant, by Martin Jennings, second crowned bust left, rev. St. George and Dragon, edge milled, 1.99g*, 11h (S.A8), with a handsome cameo definition, brilliant as struck, one of only 1,750 issued, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6944697-006) [*Joint Finest Certified*]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6944697-006/70/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A SELECTION OF UNITES FROM THE 'CHIPPING NORTON HOARD'
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1607, Tower (m.m.) IACOBVS D .' G .' MAG .' BRIT .' FRAN . ET . HIB .' REX •, crowned and armoured fourth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM •, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.89g [152.63grns], 3h, m.m. grapes (Schneider II, 25; North 2084; S.2619), touch of rub and some light scuffs, obverse struck from lightly rusted die, otherwise about very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes, 9 June 2009, lot 8*Chipping Norto...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1613, Tower (m.m.) IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MAG '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fourth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 10.00g [154.32grns], 4h, m.m. trefoil (Schneider II -; North 2084; S.2619), weakly struck to portrait and doubling to legend, scratched to reverse field, about very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes, 9 June 2009, lot 18*Chipping Norton Hoard...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1613, Tower (m.m.) IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MAG '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fourth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.99g [154.17grns], 10h, m.m. trefoil (Schneider II, -; North 2084; S.2619), double struck on obverse and with some die rust, yet with a hint of reddish toning and generally well-struck to a full flan, very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes,...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1613, Tower (m.m.) . IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MA '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fourth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.83g [151.70grns], 11h, m.m. trefoil (Schneider II -; North 2084; S.2619), some weakness to the portrait and graffiti to reverse field, otherwise on a near full flan and with hints of pink toning, fine or slightly betterProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1613-1615, Tower (m.m.) • IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MA '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fifth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM : EOS : IN : GENTEM : VNAM •, colon stops in reverse legend, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.94g [153.40grns], 3h, m.m. cinquefoil (Schneider II, 28; North 2084; S.2619), some scuffs and pock-marked flan to face, yet pleasing strike to shield and with a hint of lustre, very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1613-1615, Tower (m.m.) . IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MA '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fifth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM •, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.90g [152.78grns], 2h, m.m. cinquefoil (Schneider II, 28; North 2085; S.2620), obverse weakly struck and die rust to legend, the reverse better, with a hint of tone, fine / very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes, 9 June 2009, lot 29*...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1615-1616, Tower (m.m.) . IACOOBVS '. D '. [...] RI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX, crowned and armoured fifth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM •, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.81g [151.39grns], 6h, m.m. tun (Schneider II -; North 2085; S.2620), areas of weakness and partially short of flan, some doubling to reverse and to legends, good fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes, 9 June 2009, lot 33*Chipping Norton Hoard...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1615-1616, Tower (m.m.) . IACOBVS '. D '. G '. MA '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fifth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM •, single stops in reverse legend, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 10.08g [155.56grns], 10h, m.m. tun (Schneider II, -; North 2085; S.2620), some minor die rust to reverse and portrait partly soft of strike, on a mostly full flan, about very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Ban...
James I (1603-1625), Second Coinage, Unite, 1615-1616, Tower (m.m.) . IACOBVS '. [D '. G '.] MA '. BRI '. FRA '. ET '. HI '. REX ., crowned and armoured fifth bust right, holding orb and sceptre, rev. (m.m.) • FACIAM • EOS • IN • GENTEM • VNAM •, single stops in reverse legend, crowned and lightly garnished shield, dividing I-R, 9.85g [152.01grns], 7h, m.m. tun (North 2085; S.2620), faint crease through flan and double struck, more apparently so to obverse, hint of tone in legends, fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, Ancient, Islamic, British and World Coins Historical Medals and Banknotes, 9 June 20...
James I (1603-1625), Third Coinage, Halfcrown, 1621-1623, Tower (m.m.) IACOBVS D : G : MAG : BRI : FRA : ET HIB : REX •, king on horseback riding right, crowned rose on caparison, plain ground-line, rev. (m.m.) QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET, plume over square-topped garnished shield, 14.83g, 10h, m.m. thistle, (North 2123; S.2667), metal weakness in centres but a full round coin, very fineProvenancePurchased Spink, September 1978Baldwin's, 1968Dr E C Carter, purchased en bloc by Baldwin's, 1950 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
James I (1603-1625), Third Coinage, Shilling, 1621-1623, Tower, sixth crowned and armoured bust right, XII behind, rev. square-topped shield, six strings to bird-headed harp, 5.94g [91.67grns], 5h m.m. thistle (North 2124; S.2668), patch of porosity and verdigris to edge, otherwise darkly toned, very fineProvenancePurchased Spink, £100Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Charles I (1625-1649), Group C, Class IIa, 'Fine Work' Unite, 1630-1631, Tower (under King), CAROLVS • D .' G .' MAG .' BRIT .' FR .' ET • HIB .' REX •, wire line inner circle within beaded circle both sides, crowned draped bust 3a left, wearing ruff, value behind, rev. • FLORENT • CONCORDIA • REGNA • (m.m.) •, crowned oval quartered coat of arms, pellets in field, C-R flanking either side, six strings to Irish harp, raised die flaw after legend, 8.94g [137.9grns], 1h, m.m. plume (cf. Brooker 68; cf. Schneider II, 137; cf. Slaney II, 302; North 2150; S.2690), small edge bruise on obverse at 7...
Charles I (1625-1649), Briot's Second Milled Issue, Sixpence, 1638-1639, Tower (London), (m.m.) CAROLVS • D : G • MAG • BRIT • FR • ET • HIB • REX • Briot's crowned and draped bust left, with falling lace collar, value behind, rev. (m.m.) CHISTO • AVSPICE • REGNO • [sic], square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 2.85g [43.98grns], 6h, m.m. anchor [flukes right with mullet] (Brooker 730; North 2306; S.2860), adjustment marks to shield and some carbon spotting, otherwise toned strictly fine, the peripheries bolderProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20%...
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Royalist York, Threepence, 1642-1644, crowned bust in scalloped lace collar, III behind, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, EBOR above, 1.36g [20.99grns], 9h, m.m. lion (Brooker 1104-08; North 2323; S.2877), obverse struck off-centre, otherwise with pleasing cabinet tone, extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Royalist Devon, Commemorative Halfcrown, '1642' [struck July 1644], Exeter, under Sir Richard Vyvyan, to Commemorate the Raising of the Royal Standard at Nottingham, 22 August 1642 (m.m.) CAROLVS • D • G • MAG • BR • FR • ET • HI • REX, King on spirited horse, holding Marshal's baton, galloping over arms which include a pistol, rev. (m.m.) • CHRISTO • AVSPICE • REGNO • scroll garnished oval shield with lion's paws at sides, 1642 in cartouche below, [Spink XRF: 91.8% Ag; 7.03% Cu; 0.447% Au], 14.443g [222.89grns], 5h, m.m. rose (Lockett 1; Liddell and R...
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Royalist Newark Besieged, 'Lozenge' Shilling, 1646, smaller crown with pearls and jewels on band, dividing cypher, value below, rev. OBS : | NEWARK | 1646 in three lines, 6.01g [92.74grns], 12h (Brooker 1225; North 2640; S.3143), with light ghosting and some contact marking, very worn to K, toned, very fine and an iconic and popular Civil War issuesProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English CoinsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Royalist Newark Besieged, 'Lozenge' Shilling, 1646, high-arched crown with jewelled band, dividing C-R, rev. OBS: | NEWARK | 1646 in three lines, 2.94g [45.37grns], 12h (Brooker 1228; North 2642; S.3146), pierced and plugged, reverse double-struck and with light contacting across fields, dark silver tone, very fineProvenanceAndrew Howitt [History in Coins], by private treaty, May 2010Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Charles I (1625-1649), Civil War Issues, Third Siege of Pontefract (June 1648 - March 1649), 'Octagonal' Shilling, 1648, on a lightweight flan, DVM : SPIRO SPERO, large lettering, crowned large C•R, rev. castle gateway with flag dividing P-C, brandished arm and sword in right field, OBS upwards in left, 3.93g [60.65grns], 12h (Nelson, Fig. 44; Hird 272-274; Brooker 1231; North 2646; S.3148), some porosity to the metal and a bend in the flan at bottom of coin, other full and toned, about very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Bu...
NGC AU | Cromwell, as Lord Protector (1653-1658), Shilling, 1658, Drury House (London), OLIVAR • D • G • R P • ANG • SCO • ET • HIB &c PRO, laureate and draped bust left, rev. PAX • QVÆRITVR • BELLO, crowned and garnished shield of the Protectorate, edge straight milled, 5.95g, 6h (ESC 1005; Bull 254; S.3228), cleaned but with some residual original tone about legends, very fine, in NGC holder graded AU Details ~ Cleaned (Cert. #8537638-002)ProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English Coins https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537638-002/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pr...
NGC XF | Cromwell, as Lord Protector (1653-1658), Shilling, 1658, Drury House (London), OLIVAR • D • G • R P • ANG • SCO • ET • HIB &c PRO, laureate and draped bust left, rev. PAX • QVÆRITVR • BELLO, crowned and garnished shield of the Protectorate, edge straight milled, 5.95g, 6h (ESC 1005; Bull 254; S.3228), lightly contact marked and some tooling to edge at 7 o'clock, otherwise toned, very fine, in NGC holder, graded XF Details ~ Reverse Rim Repair (Cert. #8537638-001)ProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English Coins https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537638-001/NGCDetails/S...
AN ATTRACTIVE 1853 PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN
(g) NGC PF64 ULTRA CAMEO | Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Half-Sovereign, 1853, "Small Date", young diademed head left, with two plain fillets, no initials on truncation, rev. crowned and lightly garnished shield, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (EGC II, 1249 [R4]; MCE 575; W&R 346; Marsh 427A; S.3859), small tone spot in the obverse field, otherwise virtually as struck, in NGC holder, graded PROOF 64 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #6947690-001).ProvenanceMorton & Eden 129, 20 November 2024, lot 226https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6947690-001/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please vi...
(x) NGC PF62 CAMEO | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Shieldback' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1839, by W. Wyon, young diademed head left, with two plain fillets, no initials on truncation, rev. crowned lightly garnished shield, edge plain, 3.99g*, 5h (EGC II, 1232 [R6]; W&R 345; MCE 561; Marsh 414C; S.3859), hairlined and scratch before nose and forehead, otherwise with brilliant fields and cameo definition, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF62 CAMEO (Cert. #6135033-003)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6135033-003/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) PCGS XF40 | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Young Head' Half-Sovereign, 1862, Type A2, second larger 'young' head left, rev. crowned shield, edge milled, 3.99g*, 7h (MCE 583; EGC II, 1260 [R5]; Marsh 436; S.3859A), lightly contact marked, hairline scratches, otherwise residual lustre, good very fine, an excessively rare date, in PCGS holder, graded XF40 (Cert. #80507300)ProvenanceEzen Collection, Heritage CSNS Signature Sale 3115, 8 May 2024, lot 30077*https://www.pcgs.com/cert/80507300 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC PF66 UCAM | Victoria (1837-1901), 'Old Head' Proof Half-Sovereign, 1893, by Thomas Brock and Benedetto Pistrucci, old head left, rev. St George and Dragon, edge milled, 3.99g*, 12h (W&R 363; Marsh 488A; EGC II, 1390 [S]; S.3878), some hairlines, including hairline scratch in obverse legend and small patch of tooling before R in VICTORIA, otherwise brilliant uncirculated and with a pleasing cameo definition, only 773 pieces struck, in NGC holder, graded PF66 ULTRA CAMEO (Cert. #2119524-008)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/2119524-008/66/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to...
AN UNPUBLISHED ERIC 'BLOODAXE' PENNY
Eric 'Bloodaxe', Second Reign (948-952), 'Sword' Type, Penny, Jorvik [York], Radulf, ·: ERIC ·:· | | ◇ REX x :· in two lines, divided by sword right, rev. + RADVL : F : ALZ, small cross pattée, cross pattée, pellets in quarters, 1.464g [22.59grns], 5h (SCBI 6 [Scotland], 80 [RADVLF MONE]; SCBI 65 [British Museum], 65 = EMC 2001.0643 [RADVLF ALE]; BMC -, cf. 1111-1112; North 550; S.1030), colourfully cabinet toned with minor flan flaws, otherwise of excellent fabric, especially for this storied Viking issue, practically extremely fine, of superlative quality and extreme rarity being the most ce...
Eadred (946-955), 'Crowned Bust' Type, Penny, Uncertain Mint, Æthelweard, + EADRED REX, legend begins at 8 o'clock, crowned and draped bust right, breaking solid inner circle, rev. ADELVERÐ MONETA around small cross pattée in solid inner circle, 1.354g [20.895grns], 3h (CTCE 235; SCBI 34 [British Museum, Part V], 695; EMC 2024.0056 this coin; North 713; S.1115), the present third known specimen of this moneyer, with occasional field scuffs to a broad, full round planchet, approaching extremely fine, a delightful and charming portrait specimen for this King!Provenance,Found near Ipswich, 3 Febr...
Eadgar (959-975), Circumscription Cross, Penny, "Midlands Group", Northampton, Osweald, + EADGAR REX ANGLORVI, small cross pattée, rev. +-OSPAL•D MONETA HAT, NE ligate, small cross pattée, 1.160g [17.90 grns], 6h (Hawkins 201; W C Wells [BNJ, 1931-33], pp. 51-52, no. 15 and Fig. 20 this coin; CTCE, Pl. XXI, 261 this coin; BMC III, -), richly cabinet toned, otherwise of excellent fabric, a pleasing very fine, UNIQUE, and with an exemplary pedigree back to an early 19th Century trove of Viking-era coins unearthed at Derrykeighan (Co. Antrim)Provenance~ Spink Numismatic Circular (May 1983), "A Nu...
Cnut 'the Great' (1016-1035/6), 'Short Cross' Type, Penny, c. 1029-1035/6, Canterbury, Winræd, + CNV • RECX, diademed bust left, sceptre before, rev. + PINRED ON CENTRA, voided short cross arms extending from central annulet, 1.12g [17.28grns], 12h (SCBI 66 [Norway, Part II], 3439, same dies North 790; BMC XVI; S.1159), richly cabinet toned, on a neat round flan, of excellent metal, practically extremely fineProvenanceSNC, September 1976, no. 6928 - "EF" - £90Duke of Argyll, collection purchased en bloc by Spink, 1949 [his distinctive ticket, now sadly wanting]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pr...
Edward 'the Confessor' (1042-1066), 'Pointed Helmet' Type, Penny, 1053-1056, Norwich, Thorsteinn, + EDPERD D REX • draped bust right, wearing pointed helmet, lys-tipped sceptre before, rev. + ÐVRSTAN ON NOR : voided short cross with triple-crescent terminals 1.33g [20.53grns], 6h (Freeman 166; SCBI 26 [East Anglia], 1314; North 825; BMC VII, 1100; S.1179), some carbon-staing and peripheral striking softness across an otherwise richly cabinet toned and broad, full flan, nevertheless a most pleasingly bold very fine, with wonderful fiery hues in deepest recesses, arresting thusProvenanceSpink,...
William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Penny, 1083-1086, London, Ælfric, + PILLELM REX, crowned bust facing, with flat band and arches, sceptre in right field, rev. + IELFRE ON LIINDN, short cross potent, P A X S in lobes in angles, commencing in third quarter, 1.36g [20.99grns], 9h (North 848; BMC VIII, 768; S.1257), of excellent fabric on a neat round flan, with a vibrant cabinet tone overlying residual lustre in recesses of key devices, a most pleasing and wholesome good very fine, the portrait better stillProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 1979 - £120 [with this ticket]Subject to...
William I, 'the Conqueror' (1066-1087), 'PAXS' Penny, 1083-1086, Winchester, Æthelstan, + PILLELM REX, crowned bust facing, with flat band and arches, sceptre in right field, rev. + IEST[II]N ON PINCC, NC ligate, short cross potent, P A X S in lobes in angles, 1.40g [21.61grns], 12h (Winchester Mint 2002, dies Ca [4 Recorded]; SCBI XII [Ashmolean], 163 same dies; SCBI XXIV [West Country], 998 same dies [listed as dies Hg in error]; SCBI XXVI [East Anglia], 1401 same dies; SCBI XXXVI [Berlin], 901 same dies; Lockett I, 959 [VII/VIII], same reverse die; Doubleday 865 same reverse die; North 848;...
Stephen of Blois (1135-1154), Civil War Local/Irregular Issues, Southern Variant, Penny, c. 1141-1145, Southampton [?], Sanson [?], + ST[IEFNE : R]EX, crowned and draped bust right, with annulet collar, sceptre before, rev. + S[....]: ON SAS, first S recumbent, voided cross moline with inward fleurs, annulet at centre, 0.92g [14.20grns], 9h (Mack 207-213; North 905; S.1295), a trace off-struck with resulting flan splits, otherwise with a richer field patina and bolder for issue, technically fine, but rather better for type and with a mysterious legend readingSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premi...
"The Anarchy", Baronial Magnates of York, Robert III de Stuteville († 1186), Penny, struck c. 1148-52 [?], on dies designed by Continental Engravers [?], + RODBERT[VS D S |] TV Knight on horseback right, brandishing sword, mantling (lambrequin) flying from conical helmet, rev. fine 'ornamental' legends with D I interspersed among spoked-wheels, cogwheels, cross pommée in quatrefoil and other devices, escarbuncle fleury at centre, 0.641g [9.89grns] (PAS LVPL-EE2868 this coin; Allen [2016], 'Phase 4', dies Bb, and pp. 309, no. 64 same dies; Mack [1966], no. 228c same dies; Lockett -; North 932;...
Henry III (1216-1272), 'Shortcross' Penny, c. 1216/17, Class 6c2/6c3 Mule, Canterbury, Iohan, hENRICVS R | EX, crowned bust facing, sceptre in left field, 'ornamental' letters in obverse legend, rev. + IOHAN ON CANTE, voided short cross pommée, cross pommées in angles, 1.45g [22.38grns], 10h (SCBI 56 [Mass] 1803; North 976; S.1355A), peripheral striking softness, otherwise toned and with a pleasing portrait, good very fineProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 1979 - £70Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, 'Pre-Treaty Period', Series Gf, Noble, 1356-1361, Tower (London), E • | DWARD • DEI • GRA • REX • ANGL • Z • FRANC • D hY B, saltire stops, King facing in ship, holding a sword and shield of arms, rev. (m.m.) IhE • AVTEM • TRANCIENS : P • MEDIVM • ILLORVM • IBAT, saltire stops, floriate cross with lys at ends, small E in centre, surrounded by crowns and lions, additional pellets flanking lys of top limb, 7.70g, 12h, m.m. cross 3 (Schneider I, cf. 50; Doubleday 122; North 1183; S.1490), soft of strike to portrait, otherwise on a mostly pleasing full f...
Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage, Treaty-Period, Quarter-Noble, 1361-1369, London (m.m.) EDWARD : DEI : GRA : REX : AnGL, double saltire stops, shield in tressure of eight arcs, rev. (m.m.) EXALTABITVR : In : GLORIA, double saltire stops, lys in centre of floriate cross in tressure of eight arcs, lions and lys in angles, 1.43g [22.07grns], 2h, m.m. cross 3 (Schneider I, 83-84; North 1243; S.1510), slightly clipped and some scratches to reverse, creased through flan and with a couple of resulting daylight spots, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
Edward III (1327-1377), Pre-Treaty Period, Series C, Halfgroat, Tower (London), crowned bust facing, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets, 2.17g [33.49grns], 10h, m.m. cross pattée (North 1148; S.1574), light ghosting through a full round flan, fineProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Henry V (1413-1422), Groat, Class Cb, Tower (London), with quatrefoil after hENRIC, crowned 'frowning' bust facing, mullet on right shoulder, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 3.63g [56.02grns], 2h, m.m. pierced cross (North 1387(b); S.1765), drilled at 12 o'clock for suspension, and with an historic scuff on mouth, otherwise richly toned and a fuller flan, with underlying hints of colourful tone, almost very fineProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
(x) "Henry VI, First Reign" (1422-1461), Flemish Imitation Annulet Issue, Group I, Noble, h-ENRIC (m.m.) DI . GRA . REX . AnGL . Z . FRAn .' DnS . hY, trefoil stops, king standing in ship, holding sword and shield, annulet by wrist, rev. (m.m.) IhE * AVT .' TRANSIENS . PER . MEDIVM . ILLORV .' IBA, annulet stops, floriate cross, crowned leopards in angles, annulet in first spandrel of second quarter and trefoils in other spandrels, pellet in central h, 6.31g [97.37grns], 7h, m.m. lys (Schneider I, 828; North -; S.1801), surfaces lightly brushed and previously mounted, smoothed and rounded to e...
Henry VI, First Reign (1422-1461), Annulet Issue, Halfgroat, 1422-1427/30, Calais, crowned bust facing, annulets by neck, rev. annulet after POSVI, VILLA CALIS, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, additional annulets in second and third quarters, 1.66g [25.62grns], 12h, i.m. pierced cross [on obv. only] (North 1429; S.1840), pierced and expertly plugged, with otherwise rich dark field tone, almost very fine but of somewhat waterworn appearanceProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Cond...
Henry VI, First Reign (1422-1461), Leaf-Pellet Issue, Groat, 1445-1454, Tower (London), crowned bust facing, leaf on neck, fleur on breast, crown flanked by pellets, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 3.77g [58.18grns], 2h, i.m. cross patonce (North 1505; S.1917), struck softly to peripheries otherwise richly toned with attractive underlying lustre and a strikingly bold portrait, a pleasingly bold very fine, but truly much as issued, rare thusProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information plea...
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, 1488-1489, Class IIa, Tower (London), crowned bust facing, with two plain arches, and nothing by truncation, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 2.65g [40.90grns], 8h, no m.m. (Potter and Winstanley 3/5; Stewartby p. 435, IIA; North 1704; S.2195), with attempted piercing above crown, and with light clipping, otherwise subtly toned, a bolder fineProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in Kent Treaty of Medina del Campo - Anglo-Spanish Alliance against FranceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please...
Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1482), Groat, 1480-1483, Type XXI, Tower (London), crowned bust facing, rose on breast, rev. CIVITAS LOnDOn, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 2.81g [43.36grns], 11h, m.m. heraldic cinquefoil (B&W XXI; North 1631; S.2100), flan split at 4 o'clock, otherwise of stable fabric on a irregular but full flan, lightly toned, very fineProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Henry VII (1485-1509), Halfgroat, 1504-1509, York, Episcopal Issues ~ "Sede Vacante", crowned facing bust, double-arches, no tressure, ornate lettering, rev. CIVITAS EBORACI, long cross with pellets in angles, 1.50g [23.15grns], 4h, m.m. martlet (North 1717; S.2217), some ghosting to portrait, on a full flan and toned, good fineProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 1979 - £60Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second Coinage, Groat, Tower (London), (m.m.) hENRIC 'x VIII 'x DI 'x G : R 'x AGL 'x Z : FRAC 'x, Lombardic lettering, closed Cs, crowned and draped bust right, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 2.56g [39.51grns], 6h (Whitton (i), 3; North 1797; S.2337C), nibbled at 9 o'clock, and with minor graffito before portrait, otherwise toned, a uniformly bold fine, scarceProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in Kent A H Baldwin, by private treaty, 1973 [with this ticket]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Te...
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second Coinage, Groat, 1526-1532, Tower (London), crowned and enrobed "Greek" bust right, with pointed nose, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, saltires in forks, 2.46g [37.96grns], 10h, m.m. rose (Laker bust B; Whitton 1; North 1797; S.2337D), small stiking splits and with historic scuffing to legends, otherwise cabinet toned, strictly fine, the bust variety scarceProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second Coinage, Groat, 1526-1532, London (m.m.) hENRIC .' VIII ' DI .' G .' R .' AGL .' Z . FRAnC .', single saltire stops, smaller crowned and enrobed "Greek" bust right, with pointed nose, rev. (m.m.) POSVI DEV : ADIVTORE : MEV ', double saltire stops, square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, saltires in forks, 2.44g [37.65grns], 7h, m.m. rose (Laker bust B; Whitton 1; North 1797; S.2337D), some minor metal stressing in legend, and with darker speckled field tone, otherwise a most pleasing and well balanced specimen with an exemplary 'Greek' portrait, a really w...
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second Coinage, Groat, 1526-1530, York, Archbishop Thomas Wolsey (m.m.) hENRIC ?x VIII ?x D x' G x' R 'x AGL x Z . FRANC ', saltire stops, crowned and draped bust right, rev. (m.m.) CIVITAS . (mitre) . EBORACI :, saltire stops, square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, dividing T-W, saltires in forks, cardinals hat below, 2.77g [42.75grns], 11h, m.m. voided cross (North 1799; S.2339), somewhat flat, otherwise toned on a full flan, good fine, the reverse betterSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC XF45 | Edward VI, struck in the name of Henry VIII (1547-1551), Posthumous Issue, Transitional Period, Groat, 1550-1551, Tower, crowned bust 6 three-quarters facing right, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 2.44g [37.65grns], 12h, m.m. martlet (North 1871; S.2403), uneven to edge and flawing behind bust, yet pleasing detail to beard, near very fine, in NGC 'Parkinson Collection' holder, graded XF45 (Cert. #6769940-005)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/6769940-005/45/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Edward VI (1547-1553), First Period, Groat, 1547-1549, Tower, EDWARD.' 6: D.' G.' AGL.' FRA.' Z HI.' REX, crowned bust right, rev. POSVI DEV.'AD IVTOR E.' MEV.', shield over long cross fourchée, 1.84g [28.40grns], 8h, m.m. arrow (Stewartby, p. 526; North 1897; S.2454), porosity throughout the flan, as typical for issue, worn to the central devices but legends boldly struck, very rare, fine/very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Edward VI (1547-1553), Third Period, Fine Silver Issue, 'Horseman' Crown, 1551, Southwark (Under-Treasurer, Sir John Yorke) (m.m.) : EDVVARD ': VI : D ': G ': AGL ': FRANC ': Z : hIBER ': REX •, armoured boy King on horseback right, brandishing sword, rev. : POSVI : DEVM : A DIVTOR E ': MEV .' (m.m.) : square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 30.53g [471.15grns], 11h, m.m. y (North 1933; S.2478), minor striking splits to edge, otherwise a well-centred and uniform obverse strike, toned, a most pleasing very fineProvenanceEx Aventine Coins & BullionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in...
Edward VI (1547-1553), Third Period, Fine Silver Issue, Sixpence, 1551-1553, Southwark, Sir John Yorke (m.m.) : EDWARD .' VI : D .' G .' AGL .' FRA .' Z : hIB .' REX ., crowned and draped facing bust, Tudor rose to left, VI to right, rev. POSVI : DEV .' ADIVTORE .' MEV .' (m.m.), square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 3.17g [48.92grns], 6h, m.m. y (North 1938; S.2483), rubbed, yet toned and on a full flan, good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Mary, Solus (1553-1554), Groat, Tower (London), crowned bust left, wearing simply-jewelled plain bodice and pearl necklace, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 1.98g [30.56grns] (North 1960; S.2492), lightly creased with resultant weakness, otherwise toned, fine or marginally betterProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Mary and Philip (1554-1558), Shilling, Undated [1554], Tower (London), PHILIP • ET • MARIA • D • G • R • ANG • FR • NEAP • PR • HISP • busts vis-à-vis, crown dividing date above, rev. POSVIMVS • DEVM • ADIVTOREM • NOSTRVM • crowned and garnished oval shield, dividing X-II above, 6.00g [92.59grns], 7h, no m.m. (North 1967; S.2498), historic graffito in reverse fields and scuffs between portraits, otherwise attractively cabinet toned and on a neater round flan, the Marian visage deliberately rubbed by a Protestant iconoclast, the effigy of the 'Singed Spaniard' wholesomely bold, struck details...
Mary and Philip (1554-1558), Sixpence, 1557, Tower (London), English titles, busts vis-à-vis, crown dividing date above, rev. crowned garnished shield, dividing value, 2.44g [37.65grns] 3h, m.m lys (North 1971; S.2506), chipped at 12 o'clock, and with bands of softness across flan and through portraits where once crimped, otherwise the legends better, toned, strictly fair to a bolder fine in parts, scarceProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentA H Baldwin, by private treaty [with ticket in hand of Mitchell]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please...
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second Issue, Shilling, 1560-1561, Tower, large crowned and draped bust 1A left, with pearls to bodice, rev. long cross fourchée over square-topped shield, 6.46g [99.69grns], 4h, m.m. cross crosslet, (North 1985; S.2555A), small irregularity to flan, nonetheless a pleasing portrait, cabinet toned, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Sixth issue, Shilling, 1592-1595, Tower, crowned and draped bust 6B left, rev. square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 6.39g [98.61grns], 1h, m.m. tun (North 2014; S.2577), face lightly brushed, '92' graffitied to obverse field and other light scratches, otherwise richly toned to legends, about very fine, reverse betterProvenancePurchased Spink, £80Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS
NGC MS63 | *Top Pop* | Peace of Westminster between England and Holland, AR Medal, 1654, by J. Pool, REDINTEGRATIO EST AMANTIVM IRA AMICITIÆ, Neptune with an English and Dutch shield sits in shell chariot pulled by Biga, rev. fifteen line inscription, edge plain, 59.9mm, 62.97g (Eimer -; MI i 416/53; van Loon II, 371,4; Saunders/Vanhoudt 1654-6), edge bruise to reverse, nonetheless lustrous and richly cabinet toned, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #2182177-006) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British MedalsKünker 92, June 2004, lot 741htt...
NGC AU55 | Peace of Westminster between England and Holland, AR Medal, 1654, by S. Dadler, MENTIBUS UNITIS PRISCUS PROCUL ABSIT AMAROR , PILEA NE SUBITO PARTA CRUORE RUANT, Britannia and Holland, seated, jointly holding the cap of liberty, CONCL : XV/XXV D . APRIL . A° . M . DC . LIV. in exergue, rev. LUXURIAT GEMINO NEXU TRANQVILLA SALO RES . EXCIPIT UNANIMES TOTIUS ORBIS AMOR, British and a Dutch frigate sailing together upon a tranquil sea, edge plain, 61.2mm, 68.15g (Eimer 191a; MI i 415/52; van Loon II, 371,3; Saunders/Vanhoudt 1654-5), with edge bruises and some bagmarks, yet lustrous an...
NGC AU58 | Charles II, Naval Victory against Holland, AR Medal, 1665, by Roettier, CAROLVS . SECVNDVS . D . G . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX., laureate and draped bust right, rev. PRO . TALIBVS . AVSIS., King stands viewing a naval engagement from the sea-shore, edge plain, 62.4mm, 95.30g (Eimer 230; MI i 503/139; van Loon II, 504; Saunders/Vanhoudt 1665-1), with some pin and bagmarks, otherwise with a near brilliance to vibrantly blue-grey toned surfaces, pleasing and intricate detail to reverse, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #2182177-007)ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer...
Security of Britain, AR Medal, 1689, by P. H. Müller, GVILIELMVS ET MARIA REX ET REGINA BRITANNIAE, conjoined and draped busts right, William III with laureate and armoured, rev. AUREA FLORIGERIS SUCCRESCUNTPOMA ROSETIS •, Britannia, holding a cross, scales, cornucopia and staff with the cap of Liberty, seated left, upon a rock under the shadow of a united rose and orange tree, amid whose branches is a crown, and tramples upon emblems of tyranny and anarchy, SECURITAS BRITAN NIAE RESTITUIA • 1689 • in exergue in three lines, * EXTERNO MALE PRESSA IUGO BRITANNIA PRIDEM, IN PRISCAS ITERUM RESPIR...
NGC MS64 | *Top Pop* | Death of Mary II, AR Medal, 1695, DIE EINE DISER ROSEN IST VERBLICHEN, two standards decorated with a rose, MARIA . K . VON ENGELLAND STIRBT D . 7 . IAN . 1695. in exergue, rev. DEN ABER WIRD DIE WELT NOCH LANGE RICHEN, crowned Garter with orange suspended at centre, edge plain, 38.2mm, 14.41g (Eimer -; van Loon III, -; MI ii 120/363), some light hairlines, otherwise patchy toning to near mirror like surfaces, a most pleasing extremely fine, attractive and highly unusual commemorative medal, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8537649-004) [*Single Finest Certified*]Prove...
PCGS MS62 | *Top Pop* | Prince James (III), Peace Negotiations at Gertruydenberg, AR Medal, 1710, by Nicholas Roettier, CVIVS •:• :•: EST :•:, laureate, draped and armoured bust right, rev. REDDITE on banner, map of Great Britain and Ireland, marked BRIT, SCOT and HIB, ships around the coast, 38mm (Eimer 449A; MI ii, 312/133; van Loon 98), wispy hairlines to otherwise darkly toned obverse, ink marked below truncation, otherwise lustrous and pleasing detail to devices, extremely fine, in PCGS holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #48418717) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceHeritage 3118, 15-17 August...
NGC AU58 | *Top Pop* | On the Ratification of the Peace of Utrecht, Satirical AR Medal, 1714, by Christian Wermuth, an Englishman (saying: I AM PLEASE), a Frenchman (saying SI VOUS PLAIT), and a Dutchman, smoking a pipe (saying IK MAEK MEE), all partially undressed, defecating over a wall, CONCORDIA RE PARVAE CRESCVNT., NOOT BREKT ISEN . PAX OU TREC . 1713. in exergue, rev. the same three men, now fully dressed, throwing faeces at each other; the Englishman (saying FIE, WHAT IS THAT!); the Frenchman (saying: SANS REGARD); and the Dutchman, still smoking his pipe (saying: WAT! BEHAEGT U DAT?),...
NGC AU58 | Accession of George I, AR Medal, 1714, by G. W. Vestner, GEORG LVD . D . G . M . BRIT . FR . ET HIB . REX DVX B X L . S . R . I . ELEC., laureate and draped bust right, rev. REGNORVM ALBIONIS NVNC IVRA GEORGIVS INTRAT . ANNO MDCCXIV . D . XII . AVGVSTI., the constellation Leo, edge plain, 44.2mm, 29.83g (Eimer 464; MI ii 421/4; Brockmann 812; Bernheimer 65), some contact marks and touch of softness to hair, otherwise with a handsome flashy lustre with golden-ochre tone, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8537649-005)ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British...
NGC MS63 | *Top Pop* | James (III), Failure to Recover the Throne, AR Medal, 1716, NIHIL EFFICIENS, bust of Prince James right, laureate, armoured and draped, rev. BIS VENIT VIDIT NON VICIT FLENSQVE RECESSIT, map of Great Britain and Ireland; marked SCOTIA 1708. M. MART. 1716. M. FEBR. BRITANNIA, HIBERNIA; ships about the coast, edge plain, 32.6mm, 14.65g (Eimer 477; MI ii 436/35), couple of light surface marks to obverse, toned and with a flashy lustre, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 *Top Pop* (Cert. #8537649-002) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection...
Royal Academy of Arts, AR Award Medal, instituted 1768, awarded 1810 to Lewis Vulliamy, by T. Pingo, GEORGIVS III D . G . MAGN . BRIT . FR . ET HIB . REX, bust right, hair in fillet, rev. STVDY, torso seated, R . AC . INSTITVTED 1768, in exergue in two lines, GIVEN TO LEWIS VUILLAMY FOR THE BEST DRAWING IN ARCHITECTURE, DEC. 1810. on edge, 55mm, 93.75g (Eimer 724; BHM 133), previously cleaned and with some silver residue to the recesses, with light bagmarking, nonetheless subsequently retoned, nearing extremely fineThe architect Lewis Vulliamy (15 March 1791- 4 January 1871) is best remembered...
NGC MS61 | Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Lord Nelson, Gold Medal, 1805, by I. Porter, LORD . VISCOUNT . NELSON., uniformed bust left, rev. THE . MEMORABLE . BATTLE . | OF . | TRAFALGAR | 21t. OCTR. | 1805., edge plain, 17.5mm, 2.61g (Eimer -; BHM 587), some light contact marks and small edge bruise, yet lustrous and with toning to reverse, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #8537650-005)ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British MedalsA. Ringberg 31 (Galerie für Numismatik, Dusseldorf), May 1987, lot 632https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537650-005/61/Subject to 20% VAT...
NGC AU58 | *Top Pop* | George, Prince of Wales, appointment as Prince Regent, AR Medal, 1811, by Thomas Wyon, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES., bust left, below a spray of rose, thistle and shamrock, rev. REGENT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, Prince Regent enthroned, attended by Justice and Britannia, FEBRUARY VI MDCCCXI in exergue in two line, edge plain, 49.1mm, 47.47g (Eimer 1015; BHM 706), with excess metal to the rim and some light contact marking, otherwise lustrous and toned, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded *Top Pop* (Cert. #2182177-004) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceFrom...
NGC UNC | Coronation of George IV, AV Medal, (1821), by Jean-Baptiste Merlen, GEORGIUS IV D . G . BRITANNIARUM REX F . D., bare bust left, rev. GOD SAVE OUR BELOVED KING, radiant crown within wreath, edge plain, 9.7mm, 1.00g (Eimer -; BHM 1177), small scratch to reverse, otherwise lustrous and with a charming golden-red tone, of charming and minute detail, extremely fine, in original case of issue, in NGC holder, graded NGC UNC Detaild ~ Reverse Scratched (Cert. #8537650-004)ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British Medalshttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537650-004/NGCDetails/Subjec...
NGC MS61 | *Top Pop* | Laudatory or Tribute Medal, formerly known as The Naval Aid to Greece Medal, AR Medal, 1824, by B. Pistrucci, bust left, hair bound with ribbon, Greek text around, rev. ornamental upright trident, flanked by two dolphins, dividing the date, edge plain, 60.3mm, 125.03g (Eimer 1171; BHM 1221), light contact marking to the obverse, otherwise with an underlying brilliance to vibrantly toned surfaces, extremely fine and rare, in NGC holder, graded *Top Pop* (Cert. #2182177-003) [*Single Finest Certified*]ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British Medalshttps://www.ngc...
NGC UNC | Death of George IV, AV Medal, (1830), by J. Merlen, GEORGIUS IV D . G . BRITANNIARUM REX F . D., bare bust left, rev. BORN AUGUST 12 1762; DIED JUNE 26 1830. ALL THE NATION LAMENTS HIS LOSS., edge plain, 10.2mm, 1.00g (Eimer -; BHM 1389), light surface marking, lustrous, extremely fine, with case of issue, in NGC holder, graded UNC Details ~ Obverse Scratched (Cert. #8537650-001)ProvenanceFrom the Baumhauer Collection of British Medalshttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537650-001/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions f...
Coronation of William IV, Official Gold Medal, 1831, by W. Wyon, WILLIAM THE FOURTH - CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. bare head right, rev. ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831., tiara'd head right, edge plain, 33mm, 27.60g, 12h (Eimer 1251; BHM 1475), cleaned and contact marked, yet with residual blue tones in the recesses, very fine and rare with only 965 medals issued in this metalSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) Coronation of Victoria, Official Gold Medal, 1838, by Benedetto Pistrucci, VICTORIA D. G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F. D., diademed bust left, rev. ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, Queen enthroned, receives crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, in exergue in three lines, 37mm, 30.69g (Eimer 1315; BHM 1801), small edge bruise to reverse and filemarked to obverse edge, hairline scratches to otherwise brilliant fields, pleasing detail to tops of this handsome high-relief design, extremely fine, with case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For mor...
Victoria and Prince Albert, Royal Visit to Jersey, AR Medal, 1846, by J. Le Gallais, Victoria and Albert, mounting steps of the quayside, greeted by women bearing floral tributes, VICTORIA HARBOUR on canopy above, VICTORIA & ALBERT LANDED AT ST HELIERS JERSEY 3RD SEPTR. 1846, in exergue in three lines, rev. EN COMMEMORATION DE L'ARRIVEE DE SA MAJESTE LA REINE VICTORIA ET DE SON ILLUSTRE EPOUX SARLE PRINCE ALBERT A ST HELIER ILE DE JERSEY LE 3 SEPTR 1846, in 11 lines, within floral wreath, 51mm, 48.53g (Eimer 1410; BHM 2224), previously cleaned and with polish residue, with occasional contact m...
Diamond Jubilee of Victoria, Official Gold Medal, 1897, by G. W. de Saulles after T. Brock for the Royal Mint, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLADVIT XX, draped and diademed bust left, rev. LONGITVDO SIERVM ET IN SINISTRA EIVS GLORIA, young head left, dividing inscription, 1837 below, edge plain, 26mm, 12.86g, 12h (Eimer 1817b; BHM 3506), lightly scuffed in the fields from contact, otherwise pleasing honey gold surfaces, about extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
ENGLISH HAMMERED COINS
Continental Iron Age, Northeast Gaul, Suessiones Cast BI Potin, stylised head right, hair in thick S-shape above, two S-shapes joined together before face, rev. pellet-in-ring in centre, boar facing right with ring behind, torc below surmounted by six globules, 3.46g [53.39grns], 10h (ABC 85; DT 530; LT 7905), a most attractive example, some deposits but a bold strike, very fine and extremely rare as a British findSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Merovingia Francia, National Series (c. 600-675), Pale AV Tremissis, "Palate/Brio" Type [Uncertain North Eastern Frankish Mint], + PALATE + in retrograde commencing at 8 o'clock, diademed and cuirassed bust left, rev. blundered outer legends surrounding short cross pattée, B | R | I | O in angles, 1.33g [20.53grns], 7h [Spink XRF: c. 44% AV] (Belfort -; Prou -; EMC 2026.0041 this coin), lightly scuffed to peripheries otherwise on a fuller, paler fabric planchet, a pleasingly bold very fine, a previously unrecorded and intriguing varietyProvenance~ Found at Chelmsford (Essex), November 2025 ~...
Early Anglo-Saxon England, Post-Crondall Phase (c. 655-675), Pale Gold Shilling, 'Two Emperors' type, in the style of an Imperial 4th Century Solidus, VAE | N, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust right, cross-on-step before, rev. Victory (or Angel) spreading wings over two seated Emperors, 1.30g [20.06gns], 12h (SCBI 4 [Copenhagen, Part I], 19-21; SCBI 20 [Mack], 308; North 20; S.767), with a light scuff to chin and resulting furl to edge of flan and stressing besides, otherwise with a glorious honey-golden tone, overlying uniform and extremely sharp devices, a most pleasing extremely fine, a su...
Anglo-Saxon England, Continental Phase (695-740), AR Sceat, Series X, Type 31, Wodan head facing, single pellet above head, line-beaded border, rev. monster right, single pellet below head, line-beaded border, 1.01g [15.59grns], 2h (SCBI 69 [Abramson], cf. 345; North 116; S.797), reverse struck off-centre, otherwise a bolder striking, lightly toned, very fine, the reverse betterSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Archbishops of Canterbury, Jaenberht (765-792), with Offa as Overlord (c. 780-792), Penny, OF A RE X, in angles of ornately decorated Celtic cross, rev. + IENB | +ERHTA | REP, the NB and the HT ligate, in three lines divided by two plain bars with botonnée ends, 1.25g [19.29grns], 1h (EMC 2019.0208; Chick 150b; North 225; S.883), slightly porous and wavy flan, otherwise very fine, very rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Frisian, in the style of Louis the Pious (c. 814-840), Pale AV Solidus, c. 830, in imitation of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), +DVVNNIVIIVIIII, some letters retrograde, laureate, draped bust right, with incised hair and trefoil of pellets for eye, rev. DIVINIVIIVIIVZ, cross pattée in 'suspended wreath', 4.28g [66.05grns], 11h (cf. Prou 1076; cf. BMC Carolingians 78; MEC -), cracked through but together, with porosity and details blundered, a rare example of the fledgling 'English' gold specie, struck details about very fine, albeit much as struck, and of numismatic importanceProvenanceFound i...
Mercia, Ludica (825-827), Penny, East Anglian Mint, Werbald, + LVDICA REX ME, legend begins at 9 o'clock, diademed bust right, the beaded inner circle following the shape of the plain square truncation, rev. PER | BALD MONE in three lines, 1.19g [18.36grns], 6h (Naismith E28, the third documented specimen; EMC 1994.0183 [Bradenham] = Spink 106, 12 October 1994, lot 385 = Allan Williams I, 35 same obverse die; North 398; S.931), chipped coin with flan splits and a near break in flan, incomplete and delicate, otherwise of good metal, toned, bold details, very fineProvenanceFound by S McEvoy in M...
NGC UNC | East Anglia, Æthelstan I (c.825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portrait' Type, Ipswich [?], Torhthelm, + EDELSTA • N • I, around Alpha, flanked by two pellets all contained within linear circle, rev. + TORHTHELM, with stylised M, around cross pattée, with wedges in angles within linear circle, 1.38g [21.30grns], 12h (cf. SCBI 67 [BM], 850, 859, 872; cf. EMC 1982.0004, 2018.0089, 2021.0335 this coin, 2025.0025; Naismith E40.2 variant with inner circle on obverse; North 441; S.950), fully centred bold strike on good metal, lightly toned, about extremely fine for issue, a new variant, excessively rar...
East Anglia, Æthelstan I (825-845) Penny, 'Non-Portrait' Type, East Anglia [?], Eadnoth, + EDELSTAN, around Alpha, no inner circle, rev. + EADNOD (N reversed), around beaded inner circle containing cross pattée, pellets in angles, 1.15g [17.74grns], 1h (SCBI 2 [Glasgow], 415; cf. SCBI 30 [America], 229; cf. SCBI 67 [BM], 849; EMC 1995.0141; EMC 2026.0019 this coin; Naismith E36.2; North 441; S.950), occasional weakness to the flan, slight lip to the edge, otherwise toned and very fine, an uncommon moneyer compared to the more widely seen Torhthelm for this issueProvenance~ Found at Thelnetham...
ENGLISH MILLED COINS
Charles II (1660-1685), First Hammered Issue, Sixpence, 1660-1662, Tower (London), crowned 'Coronation' bust left, no mark of value or inner circles, rev. square-topped shield over cross moline, 2.97g [45.83grns], 3h (ESC 1507; Bull 274; North 2765; S.3309), once love-tokened and straightened with graffito and scuffing in obverse field, otherwise naturally toned on a neat round flan, struck details very fine, the reverse pleasingly so with underlying lustrous accentuations in recesses, scarceProvenance>R>From the Cabinet of a Distinguished Lady in KentSNC, July-August 1975, no. 6780 - "scratch...
William and Mary (1688-1694), Crown, 1691 TERTIO, conjoined laureate and draped busts right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, eight strings to harp, edge lettered downwards, 29.58g, 12h (Pywell-Phillips 143; Bull 820; ESC 82; S.3433), hairline die flaw to portrait, rubbed to hair and with the occasional contact mark, yet with a pleasing purple tone, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Half-Guinea, 1695, second laureate bust right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, narrow crowns, four strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 4.07g, 5h (EGC I, 429; MCE 189; S.3466), wiped, lightly contact marked and haymarked, with a underlying residual lustre, near very fineProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English CoinsBt Steve Burkinshaw, by private treaty, 4 November 1983- £200 Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC AU53 | William III, Solus (1694-1702), Half-Guinea, 1701, first laureate head right, rev. large crowned shields cruciform, six strings to shapely later harp, edge obliquely milled, 4.18g, 6h (MCE 196; Schneider II, 522; EGC 442 [Type D/7]; S.3468), softness through the hair and with some light contact and flecking marks, otherwise with lustre to a richly toned surfaces, good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU53 (Cert. #8536703-002)ProvenanceGEF CollectionBaldwin's, by private treaty, 2 November 2011 - £2,500https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8536703-002/53/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer P...
(x) NGC MS61 | William III, Solus (1694-1702), Crown, 1695 SEPTIMO, first laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, wearing curved breast-plate, rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to early harp, upwards lettered edge, 29.40g, 7h (ESC 86; Bull 990; S.3470), obverse struck from lightly rusted dies, small metal flaw below the ties, otherwise with a pleasing lustre to evenly dark-silver toned surfaces, a most attractive extremely fine, in NGC holder, strictly graded MS61 (Cert. #6767996-003)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767996-003/61/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition t...
NGC MS62 | William III, Solus (1694-1702), Shilling, 1697, third laureate and draped bust variety right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 5.99g, 6h (ESC 1108; Bull 1132; S.3511), lightly toned, some residual lustre, about extremely fine in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8537638-003)ProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English Coins https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537638-003/62/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC AU | William III, Solus (1694-1702), Shilling, 1699, fifth laureate bust, rev. crowned cruciform shields, 5.98g, 5h (ESC 1117; Bull 1147; S.3516), small graffiti on reverse 'FLI', otherwise deeply and evenly toned, little wear, good very fine, in NGC holder graded AU Details ~ Rev. Graffiti (Cert. #8537638-004)ProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English Coinshttps://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537638-004/NGCDetails/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
William III, Solus (1694-1702), Sixpence, 1696, first laureate and draped bust right, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, large crowns, early harp, edge obliquely milled, 3.11g, 6h (ESC 1533; Bull 1202; S.3520), lustrous and toned, extremely fine to much as struckSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Anne (1702-1714), Post-Union, Half-Guinea, 1714, third draped bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 4.11g, 6h (MCE 237; EGC II, 494; S.3575), small edge bruise at 12 o'clock and some hairline scratches, otherwise with a residual lustre and a rich orange-gold tone, very fineProvenanceGEF CollectionBaldwin's, by private treaty, 28 October 2010 - £2,000Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Anne (1702-1714), Post-Union, Crown, 1707 SEPTIMO, second draped bust left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to harp, edge lettered upwards, 29.86g, 6h (ESC 104; Bull 1345; S.3601), rubbed to portrait, lightly contact and haymarked, otherwise with toning and some lustre to fields, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS61 | Anne (1702-1714), Post-Union, Halfcrown, 1708, SEPTIMO, second draped bust left, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, downwards lettered edge, 15.04g, 6h (ESC 577; Bull 1370; S.3604), haymarked both sides, otherwise a spellbinding example, with full mint bloom, overlying light cabinet tone, choice FDC, a true connoisseur's cabinet piece, rare thus, in NGC holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #8222392-001)ProvenanceThe Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941), Spink, 24014, 17 December 2024, lot 492Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 3 July 1901 - £0.12.6,Spink...
Anne (1702-1714), Post-Union, 'Roses and Plumes' Halfcrown, 1710 NONO, draped bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, roses and plumes in angles, seven strings to harp, edge lettered upwards, 14.94g, 6h (Bull 1372; ESC 581; S.3607), cleaned and with adjustment marks to reverse, otherwise with the faintest lustre to peripheries, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC AU | George I (1714-1727), Half-Guinea, 1719, first laureate bust right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, five strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 4.16g, 6h (MCE 267; EGC 535; S.3635), some light hairline scratches to the reverse, otherwise with a handsome lustre and mostly pleasing to hair, about extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU Details ~ Cleaned (Cert. #8536703-001)ProvenanceGEF CollectionBaldwin's, by private treaty, 2 November 2011 -£1,950https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8536703-001/NGCDetails/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
George I (1714-1727), Quarter-Guinea, 1718, laureate bust right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, emblem-adorned sceptres in angles, edge obliquely milled, 2.05g, 6h (EGC 550; MCE 277; Schneider II, 554; S.3638), previously mounted and with smoothing to rim, scratch to obverse and reverse and soft to hair, near very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
George II (1727-1760), 'Old Head' Half-Guinea, 1756, older laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield, six strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 4.20g, 5h (EGC 658; MCE 364; S.3685), bruised and contact marked, some very slight warping to the flan but otherwise with sharp details, well struck, near extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) NGC UNC | George II (1727-1760), 'Roses' Crown, 1741 DECIMO QVARTO, larger obverse lettering, young laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, roses in angles, eight strings to harp, seven hearts, large lettered edge downwards, 29.99g, 6h (ESC 123; Bull 1666; S.3687), some scratches behind bust, otherwise uniformly darkened and glossy surfaces, barring small spot below bust, reverse better, near extremely fine, a lovely coin!, in NGC holder, erroneously graded NGC UNC Details ~ Cleaned (Cert. #6767996-007)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767996-007/NGCDeta...
(x) NGC AU58 | George II (1727-1760), 'Lima' Crown, 1746 DECIMO NONO, old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, LIMA below, rev. crowned shields cruciform, ten strings to harp, angles plain, edge lettered downwards, 30.10g, 6h (Pywell-Phillips 313; ESC 125; Bull 1668; S.3689), light flecking, with a pleasing blue tone to residually lustrous fields, most pleasing to reverse devices, extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #6767996-008)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767996-008/58/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
NGC AU58 | George II (1727-1760), 'Lima' Halfcrown, 1746 DECIMO NONO, V in GEORGIVS, old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, LIMA below, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, nine strings to harp, seven hearts, downwards lettered edge, 15.03, 6h (Bull 1688; ESC 606; S.3695A), attractive toning with flashy blue hues in the recesses, good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8537638-005)ProvenanceThe Oriole Collection of Gold and Silver English Coins https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537638-005/58/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and C...
George II (1727-1760), 'Lima' Halfcrown, 1746 DECIMO NONO, V in GEORGIVS, old laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, LIMA below, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, seven hearts, downwards lettered edge, 15.03g, 6h (Bull 1688; ESC 606; S.3695A), obverse struck from a lightly rusted die, touch of softness to hair, otherwise richly toned, good very fine / extremely fineProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3242 - "Toned. Extremely fine" - £85 [with Spink envelope]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
George II (1727-1760), 'Roses' Shilling, 1739, young laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, roses in angles, seven strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 6.00g, 6h (ESC 1201; Bull 1713; S.3701), touch of rub to portrait and small scratch to reverse field, otherwise with a flashy lustre to toned surfaces, good very fine Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
George III (1760-1820), Third-Guineas (2), 1804; 1806, Type 2, second laureate head right, rev. crown, obliquely milled edge, 2.79g, 12h; 2.75g, 12h (EGC 876; MCE 456, 457; S.3740); and Quarter-Guinea, 1762, laureate head right, rev. crowned and garnished shield, seven strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 2.07g, 6h (Schneider II, 627; MCE 463; EGC I, 886; Stratos 25-26; S.3741), the quarter guinea bent in two places with light wear, the third-guineas unbent but worn, one with a countermark 'IR F I R', fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
(x) NGC MS62 | George III (1760-1820), Bank of England, Dollar, 1804, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, leaf to upright of E in DEI, rev. Britannia seated with crowned, oval band, plain edge, 26.78g, 11h (ESC 144; Bull 1925; S.3768), touch of softness to Britannia, otherwise the hair pleasing, richly toned and with brilliance to the fields, pleasing extremely fine, in NGC holder, very strictly graded MS62 (Cert. #6767996-010)https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6767996-010/62/Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Sovereign, 1817, laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, edge milled, 7.98g, 6h (Marsh 1; MCE 464; EGC 895; Stratos 114; S.3785), wiped and scratched in parts, with a hint of tone, about very fine and the ever popular first year of issue typeProvenanceReeves Auction Rooms, May 1977, s3041 - £135Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Sovereign, 1820, 'Closed 2', "Wilted Leaf" Die Flaw, laureate head right, rev. St. George and Dragon within Garter, edge milled, 8.00g, 6h (MCE 466; Marsh 4B; Schneider II, 630; Bentley 8; Stratos - [cf. 118]; S.3785C), removed from a solder mount at obverse 6 o'clock, the fields lightly polished but residually lustrous, struck details bolder than very fine, albeit for contact scuffs, and with the overt die flaw emanating from laurel wreath to give the 'wilted leaf' variety, rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
(g) George III (1760-1820), 'New Coinage', Sovereign, 1820, 'Large Date', 'Open 2', laureate head right, rev. St George and Dragon within Garter, edge milled, 7.91g, 6h (Marsh 4; MCE 466; Stratos 116; S.3785C), removed from a ring mount and thus lightly polished and contacted marked, otherwise struck details bolder than very fine / about very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IRISH COINS
Great Rebellion of the Three Kingdoms, Irish Confederate Wars (1641-1653), Lord Justices "Money of Necessity", Issue of 1643, 'Dublin Money' Crown, Vs both sides, within beaded border, 29.00g [447.53grns] (D&F 286; S.6542), general contact marking and hairline scratches, otherwise the counterstamps mostly well struck, very fine for type and rareProvenanceThe John Noel Simpson Collection of English, Irish and Hiberno-Norse CoinsSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
THE BROADHEMBURY RING
The Broadhembury Ring | A Late Renaissance Amethyst and Enamel Ring (c. 1585-1620), large, ornate bezel set with a deep purple, oval faceted amethyst (~3.20ct), thought to be an early Taille en Seize cut, held in place by six claws, the setting richly decorated with petal-like cells containing complex enamel enamelwork, now almost wholly black but traces of white and possibly blue suggest the ring was once polychrome, below the bezel the ornamented shoulders feature pellets and swirling figure-of-eight motifs tapering into leaf-shaped forms that then meet the slender, plain, D-shaped band, dia...
WORLD COINS
NGC PF64 BN | Gold Coast, George III (1760-1820), Bronzed Proof Ackey, 1796, Birmingham, Soho Mint, Crowned GR royal cypher, date above, wreath below, rev. FREE TRADE TO AFRICA . BY ACT · OF PARLIAMENT . 1750 ., coat of arms, edge plain, 15.66g, 6h (KM Pn7), die flaw to obverse edge at 7 o'clock, otherwise with handsome chocolate brown surfaces, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF64 BN (Cert. #8537603-001)ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3783 - "Brilliant. About FDC" - £225 [with ticket and Spink envelope] https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537603-001/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
NGC PF63 BN | Gold Coast, George III (1760-1820), Bronzed Proof Quarter Ackey, 1796, Birmingham, Soho Mint, Crowned GR royal cypher, date above, wreath below, rev. FREE TRADE TO AFRICA . BY ACT · OF PARLIAMENT . 1750 ., coat of arms, edge plain, 3.84g, 6h (KM Pn3), small spot of verdigris to obverse and hairline die flaw through legend at 6 o'clock, otherwise with handsome chocolate brown surfaces, toned to glass-like fields, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded PF63 BN (Cert. #8537603-002)ProvenanceSNC, April 1977, 3785 - "Brilliant. About FDC" - £75 [with tickets and Spink envelope]https://...
Imperial British East Africa Company, Mombasa, Victoria (1837-1901), Quarter Rupee, 1890 H, Birmingham, crowned sun, scroll reading LIGHT AND LIBERTY beneath, rev. value within wreath, MOMBASA above, edge milled, 2.91g, 12h (KM 3), brushed, yet with some lustre, very fine and single year of issue, only 12,000 struck; East Africa & Uganda Protectorates, Edward VII (1901-1910), 25-Cents, 1906, crowned and draped bust right, rev. lion walking right in front of mountain, edge milled, 2.92g, 12h (KM 3), speckled toning, extremely fine; 25-Cents, 1910 H, edge milled, 2.92g, 12h (KM 3), speckled toni...
NGC MS64 | Imperial British East Africa Company, Mombasa, Victoria (1837-1901), Half Rupee, 1890 H, Heaton, Birmingham, IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY, crowned sun, scroll reading LIGHT AND LIBERTY beneath, rev. MOMBASA, value within wreath, date below, edge milled, 5.87g, 12h (KM 4), light hairline scratch to reverse, otherwise cabinet toned, good extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8537604-004)ProvenanceSpink, by private treaty, 1977 [with envelope]https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537604-004/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Ter...
East Africa, George VI (1936-1952), Shilling, 1937 H, Birmingham, crowned bust right, rev. lion walking right in front of mountain, edge milled, 7.79g, 12h (KM 28.1), extremely fine; Shilling, 1949 H, Birmingham, as before, edge milled, 7.67g, 12h (KM 31), uncirculated (2)Provenancei) SNC, November 1977, 11736 - "Brilliant, toned. Practically mint" - £25 [with ticket and Spink envelope] ii) SNC, November 1977, 11739 - "Brilliant. Practically mint" - £3 [with ticket and Spink envelope]Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC AU58 | German East Africa, Wilhelm II (1888-1918), Gold 15-Rupien, 1916 T, Tabora, DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA * 15 RUPIEN * crowned Imperial eagle over value, rev. roaring Elephant facing right with raised trunk in front of Kilimanjaro, •1916• T, edge plain, 7.17g, 12h (Fb. 2; AKS 627; KM 16.1), edge knock at 1 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8537601-001)ProvenanceSNC, April 1976, 3249 - £275 [with ticket and two Spink envelopes] https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537601-001/58/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and C...
(g) NGC AU58 | Bulgaria, Ferdinand I (1887-1918), 10-Leva, 1894, Kremnica, head left, rev. coat of arms, 3.22g, 7h (Fb. 4; KM 19), light contact marks and areas of residue, but otherwise good very fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #8536738-003)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
PCGS AU53 | China, Qing Dynasty, Kwangtung Province (Guangdong / Canton), AR 50-Cents of 3-Mace and 6 Candareens, Undated [1890-1905], Kwangtung Mint, Dragon winding left, rev. Chinese ideograms, edge milled, 11h (W&R 108; Kann 27; L&M 134; WS-0943; KM Y202), faint bagmarks in fields, and with a touch of rub to Imperial Dragon, otherwise a splendid survivor with a natural and rich cabinet tone with appealing underlying lustre, a pleasingly good very fine, a perennially popular issue, particularly in this straight numerical grade, in PCGS holder, strictly graded AU53 (Cert. #55968319)Provenance...
PCGS XF | China, Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]), AR Dollar, Year 3 [1911], "Without Dot and Extra Flame" Variety, Tientsin, Dragon winding left with pearl near base, extra flame in clouds, two Chinese ideograms at centre, ONE DOLLAR below, no stop thereafter, edge milled, 12h (L&M 37; Kann 227; WS-0046B; KM Y31), lightly cleaned and with historic bagmarks to otherwise original fields, with a radiating die flaw to reverse, a pleasing and bolder very fine, and independently assessed by both grading firms, in PCGS holder, harshly graded XF Details ~ "Repaired" (Cert. #55968316)ProvenanceSCMB, Janu...
PCGS XF | China, Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]), AR Dollar, Year 3 [1911], "Without Dot or Extra Flame" Variety, Tientsin, Dragon winding left with pearl near base, extra flame in clouds, two Chinese ideograms at centre, ONE DOLLAR below, no stop thereafter, edge milled, 12h (W&R 37; Kann 227; L&M 37A; KM Y31), chopmarked and with an unusual delamination striking flaw to reverse field, otherwise with a uniform light grey cabinet tone, a most pleasingly bold very fine, in PCGS holder, graded XF Details ~ Chopmarked (Cert. #55968318)ProvenanceSCMB, May 1959, C383 - "almost EF" - £1.5.0 [with this...
PCGS AU | China, Qing Dynasty, Kwangtung Province (Guangdong / Canton), AR 20-Cents of 1 Mace and 4.4 Candareens, Undated [1890-1908] (2), "Guangxu Yuan Bao", Dragon winding left, rev. Chinese ideograms, edge milled, 11h; and 12h (L&M 135; Kann 26; Hsu-319; KM Y.203), light hairlines in otherwise naturally toned and originally lustrous fields, both about extremely fine and with documented pedigree, seldom met with for the Imperial Chinese specie, in PCGS holders, *very strictly* graded AU Details ~ Cleaned (Cert. #55968321); and AU Details ~ Harshly Cleaned (Cert. #55968320) (2)Provenancei), S...
France, Cosimo II de Medici and his wife Maria Magdalena of Austria, Two Uniface Bronze Medals, by Guillaume Dupré, 1613, COSMVS • II • MAGN DVX • ETRVRIÆ • IIII, armoured and cuirassed bust right, 93mm, 111.11g (Jones 42; Smolderen 22), pierced and with some edge bruising, weak incuse impression to reverse, an early cast and very fine; and, MAR • MAGDALENÆ • ARCH • AVSTR • MAG • D • ETR, draped bust left, 92.7mm, 192.26g (Jones 44; Smolderen 23), touch of softness to highest points, with a uniformly dark patina, an old cast, good very fine (2)ProvenanceMorton & Eden, 29-30 November 2011, lot...
France, Marie de Medici, Uniface Bronze Medal, (1624), by G. Dupré, draped bust left, with lace collar, legend in retrograde around, 101mm, 107.96g (Jones 59; Mazerolle 696; Kress 568), pierced, two minor casting holes near base, ink marked 'S.597' to reverse', a pleasingly well-struck up old cast, good very fineProvenanceMorton & Eden, 9-10 June 2011, lot 177 Lady Charlotte Schreiber Collection (1812-1895), her son-in-law the 8th Earl of Bessborough and by family descent. Lady Charlotte Schreiber was an important figure in the study of Welsh literature and the Welsh language, as well as being...
NGC AU | France (Royale), Louis XIV (1643-1715), Louis d'Or ' juvénile lauré' aux huit L, 1660-X, Amiens (Mint relocated from Paris), • LVD • XIIII • D • G • FR • ET • NAV • REX • laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. CHRS • REGN • VINC • IMP • crowned cruciform double L monogram, fleur-de-lys in angles, X in cartouche at centre, edge plain, 6.65g [102.6grns], 6h (Fb. 421), creased, nicked and scuffed, otherwise residually lustrous with traces of flecking in reverse fields, struck details very fine, the reverse bolder, excessively rare, in NGC holder, graded AU Details ~ Obverse Dama...
France, Pierre Séguier, Bronze Medal, 1663, by J. Warin, PET • SEGVIER • FR • CANCEL • DVX VILLEMORT, draped and capped bust right, rev. HIC • OMNIA • IVRE • RESOLVIT • on banner, lamb reclining on the Gospels on a table covered with a fringed carpet decorated with fleurs-de-lis, date below, 54mm, 53.52g (Jones 272), pitted to obverse and with darker toning spots, very fineProvenanceBertolami Fine Arts, Auction 7, 20 May 2013, lot 1507Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) PCGS MS61 | France, Second Empire, Napoléon III (1852-1570), gold 100-Francs, 1869 A, Paris, laureate bust right, rev. crowned shield on mantle, edge raised lettered downwards, 6h (Le Franc 551.12; Gad 1136; Fb 580; KM 802.2), some light bagmarks, yet with lustre, about extremely fine, rare, only 28,872 struck, in PCGS holder, graded MS61 (Cert. #36122213)ProvenanceThe Esseight Collectionhttps://www.pcgs.com/cert/36122213Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Schaumberg-Lippe, Adolf Georg (1860-1893), Vereinsthaler, 1865 B, Hanover, bare head left, rev. XXX EIN PFUND FEIN EIN VEREINSTHALER | 1865, square-topped shield flanked by winged supporters, edge incuse lettered upwards, 18.51g, 12h (Jaeger 16; Thun 390; AKS 19; Kahnt 527; KM 47), some light hairlining in the fields and minor rim bruising, otherwise with an attractive lilac tone and lustre, extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(g) India, Princely States, Jaipur, Ram Singh (1835-1880), gold Mohur, Sawai Jaipur, ry.37 (1872), in the name of Ram Singh and Queen Victoria, 10.86g (KM 125), punch marked to edge, overwise bold very fineProvenanceRoyal Mint, Collector Services (ref. HISVJGM), by private treatySubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS64 | Poland, Commemorative Gold 20-Zlotych, 1925, Warsaw, '900th Anniversary of Poland', crowned head left, rev. crowned eagle, 6.449g, 12h (Parchimowicz 126; Fb. 115; KM Y33), light fingermarks in otherwise lustrous fields, a pleasing and bolder extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS64 (Cert. #8536738-001)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8536738-001/64/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS63 | Poland, Commemorative Gold 10-Zlotych, 1925, Warsaw, '900th Anniversary of Poland', crowned head left, rev. crowned eagle, 3.22g, 12h (Fb.116), light fingermarks in otherwise lustrous fields, a pleasing and bolder extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8536738-002)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8536738-002/63/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS62 | (Tsarist) Russia, Alexander II (1855-1881), Gold 3-Roubles, 1874 CHB, St Petersburg, edge centre engrailed, 3.92g, 12h (Bitkin 36; KM Y26; Fb. 164), some minor scratches to fields, otherwise lustrous with a hint of tone overlying original fields, extremely fine, scarce, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8222399-010)https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222399-010/62/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
NGC MS66 | (USSR) Russia, Gold 10-Roubles [Chervonetz], 1976, Leningrad, incuse lettered edge, 12h (Fb, 181a; KM Y85), with a full and pleasing mint bloom, much as struck, in NGC holder, graded MS66 (Cert. #3980065-026)ProvenanceRoyal Mint, Collector Services (ref.HIS10RC), by private treaty https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/3980065-026/66/Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) South Africa, George VI (1936-1952), Proof Set, 1952, Gold Pond and Gold Half-Pond, Crown to Farthing (11) (KM PS24), minor cabinet friction to the gold, otherwise the silver lightly toned and with full cartwheel lustres, Penny to Farthing with handsome red surfaces and full cartwheel lustres, much as struck, in case of issue (11)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa, Elizabeth II (1952-2022), Coronation Proof Set, 1953, Gold Pond and Gold Half-Pond, Crown to Farthing, Threepence missing from set (10) (KM PS26), with some light cabinet friction, otherwise with minty fresh surfaces, much as struck (10)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sweden, Queen Charlotte (1759-1818), Bronze Medal, by G. Guglielmada, undated, REGINA CHRISTINA, draped bust right, rev. • NE • MI • BASTA • G•D • NE • MI • BISOGNA, globe, 61mm, 78.64g (Vannel Toderi Bargello II/152; De Bildt p.114, 119), contact marked and light edge bruise, with a pleasing brown patina, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(g) NGC MS63 | Switzerland, Confederation, Gold 100-Francs, 1925 B, Bern, by Fritz Ulysse Landry, Helvetia left, rev. arms of Switzerland dividing value and date, wreath below, edge lettered, 32.23g, 6h (Schon 34; Fb. 502; KM 39), light scattering of contact marks to tops of surfaces, otherwise with a pleasing lustre, extremely fine, an ever sought after single year of issue type, only 5,000 struck, thus rare, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8537640-001)Out of the limited run of 5,000 pieces struck 1,200 were subsequently melted. https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8537640-001/63/Subject to 2...
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