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George V - Elizabeth II, farthings, 1931-1955 (68) mostly George VI issues and all with some or full mint red; first decimal coins mint rolls, two new pence, 1971 (S.4235) and one new penny, 1971 (S.4237). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (68 + 2 rolls)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
George VI, crown, 1937, frosted VIP proof (S.4079). FDC and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $950
George VI, proof set, five shillings to farthing, 1937 (S.PS16). In case of issue, nearly FDC. (15)
Estimate $500
SOLD $370
Elizabeth II, first issue, Maundy set, 1953 (S.4126). In fitted felt and red card case of issue, blue toned underlying brilliance, nearly FDC and rare. (4)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,000
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1970-1976; proof sterling silver crown, 1977; mint crown, 1977. Uncirculated - FDC. (9)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Elizabeth II, Maundy money set cases, red with bordered gold blocked title on lid, 'MAUNDY MONEY', black felt fitted coin compartment inside and white satin lined lid. Mostly with foxing or toning on lid lining, otherwise very fine. (9)
Estimate $50
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Seventeenth Century Tokens, London, The King's Head Tavern, Chancery Lane by Thomas Kent innkeeper 1630-1660, farthing undated (2) with obverse bust of Henry VIII, (D.510); The Golden Lion Tavern, in the Strand, farthing issued by Francis Jeffrey, (D.2986); The Fox and Goose, at Mark Lane (of Fenchurch Street), farthing, undated, (D.1867). Fine - very fine, all scarce, these with described details and extracts from Samuel Pepys' diary entry of April 2, 1868 with reference to the King's Head Tavern, December 28 1666 with reference to the Golden Lion Tavern and November 28, 1661 and to the Fox and Goose Tavern, included. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Coin and scale weights, 18th and 19th century, includes half guinea, thirty six shillings and various penny-weights. Mostly fine - very fine. (14)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Seal Matrix, a copper seal matrix, English 12th-13th century, in the shape of a pointed oval, with ridge and loop handle lug on back, 15x25mm (3.54 g), central area arms, legend around, probably from the Wiltshire area, with uncertain name around the field edge area. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Scotland, James III, (1460-1488) main issue, 1482-8, groat (1s 2d) annulet before bust, Edinburgh Mint (S.5288). Toned, very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock, merchant countermarked dollar, John McKelvie & Son, four shillings and sixpence on a Ferdinand VII, Guatemala Mint eight reales, 1821, countermarked J.McK.&Son Greenock around 4/6 in a sunken circle with indented edge on the obverse. Attractive deep toned, extremely fine, probably the finest known.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $8,000
Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, halfpenny, 1722 (S.6600) (Martin dies 4.1/Bb.2). Glossy brown patina, usual flat strike on Hibernia's head, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $1,000
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Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, farthing, 1723 (S.6604) (Martin dies 3.5/Ba/1) die combination not noted by Martin. Glossy red brown patina with traces of original mint red, good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $750
Passed in
Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, halfpenny, 1723 (S.6601) (Martin dies 4.91/frond touches left foot of N, 3 level with elbow, die not published). Red brown patina, nearly extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, halfpenny, 1723 (S.6601) (Martin dies 4.27/Gc.6). Brown patina, good very fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, halfpenny, 1723 (S.6601) (Martin dies 4.26/Ga.1). Later die state, light red brown from old cleaning, evidence of tooling, nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Ireland, George I, William Wood's coinage, 1722-4, halfpenny, 1724 (S.6601) (Martin dies 4.67/K.2). Later die state, brown patina, good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
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Ireland, shillings set, 1928-1937 (KM.6) (6), 1939-1942 (KM.14) (4), 1951-1966 (KM.14a) (8). The 1942 toned with some mint bloom, overall very good - good extremely fine. (18)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Ireland, Irish Free State and Eire, farthing, 1933; halfpennies, 1928, 1940-3, 1949, 1953; pennies, 1933, 1940, 1942, 1949, 1952; threepence, 1933; sixpences, 1939, 1940; shillings, 1937, 1954; two shillings, 1951, 1959; two shillings and sixpence, 1954, 1955 and 1961 (S.6638A) (mule variety), all described in 2x2 holders on a Lighthouse tray. Fine - uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $140
SOLD $110
Jersey, proof 1/48th shilling, 1877, proof only issue (S.7008). Nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $460