Catalogue
George V, halfcrowns, 1930, 1931 (2), 1932, 1934, 1935, 1936 (S.4037). The first very fine, others extremely fine or better. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
George V - Elizabeth II, crowns, 1935 (S.4048) specimen striking in box of issue (S.4049); George VI, proof crown, 1937 (S.4079); Festival of Britain crown, 1951 (S.4111); Elizabeth II, second issue crown, 1960 (S.4143). Lightly toned, uncirculated - nearly FDC. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops, 1688 in silver (51mm) by G.Bower, (Eimer 288b; MI i, 622/37), also Edward VI in bronze (41mm) by J.Dassier (Eimer 30); Queen Victoria, crowned, 1838 in white metal (64mm) by Davis Birm. The first cast and chased, very fine; second poorly struck; third nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Anne, Coronation, 1702, in gold (35mm) by J.Croker (M.1ii, 228/4i; Eimer 390). Slight adjustment marks in the centre both sides, slightest tooling under bust mentioned for accuracy, otherwise nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $9,000
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Thomas Banks, (1735-1805), bronze medal by L.C.Wyon, AE 55, with obverse after G.Dance, as part of Art Union of London series, struck 1858, as a Laudatory medal, obv. Thomas Banks bust draped to left, rev. Part of Banks decoration of Sir Eyre Coote's tomb (a naked Hindu seated upon a pedestal) (BHM 2633; Eimer 1523; Beaulah 10 [p.183]; Pudd. 858.1). Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Board of Trade, Sea Gallantry Medal, bronze medal by B. Wyon, AE 58, struck 1855, obv. Queen Victoria laureate head to left, 'AWARDED BY THE BOARD OF TRADE FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE' around, rev. three men and a woman with infant, upon a raft in rough seas, (MH 1919, 815; Eimer 1503a, Brettauer 3925). Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Lord Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant, 1897 in bronze (37mm) (Eimer 1813); Calendar medal, 1807 (39mm); Prince of Wales Empire Day, 1931 in white metal (38mm); Coronation medalet, 1911 (33mm); Northampton, official Silver Jubilee medal 1935; Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper countermark on 1806-7 penny; To Hanover, 1837, jeton; Railway and Tramway Association of Australia, also silver medal (25mm). Fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Buckinghamshire, agricultural medal in silver (51mm) stamped 990 '1914' to 'W.C. & A.J. Flowers'; Cheshire, Chester 'Case/Horse Shoes/1876', to 'Abell & Williams' in bronze (38mm); Swimming and Life Saving Victoria in silver plate (51mm) by Stokes Melbourne, edge 'Rose Wilkinson 1928.29'; also gold plated bronze coin replica medallions with milled edges (89mm) in cases of issue circa 2005. Very fine - FDC. (5)
Estimate $300
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Cigarette case, sterling silver (H.92mm, W.63mm, D.16mm, 78g), hallmarked H.C.F. (Henry Charles Freeman) Birmingham, 1889, engraved monogram HCD on front; back of case engraved 'Horace C.Davis/From/Colonel Colville Frankland/(late Royal Dublin Fusiliers)/In Grateful Recognition/of his having/saved his son's life from drowning/Off Eastbourne Pier/9th August 1893'. Some dents on case, very good.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
British Empire Exhibition, 1925, in bronze (51mm) (BHM 4203; Eimer 1997), obverse, crowned bust of George V left, reverse, three stylised figures standing and holding objects symbolising food, transport and housing. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90