Catalogue
Isle of Man, Douglas, Atlas Fire Insurance Co., copper halfpenny, 1811, the word Douglas under the figure of Atlas (Pridmore 60; Mackay 122). Even dark grey brown very fine or better and excessively rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Jersey, proof silver three shillings (Bank) token, 1813 (D.2; Pridmore 1; KM.Tn6). Toned, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $950
Jersey, proof silver eighteen pence (Bank) token, 1813 (Pridmore 2a; KM.Tn5). Toned nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Jersey, Queen Victoria, copper one thirteenth of a shilling 1841, 1844, 1851, 1858 and 1861 (S.7001). Good extremely fine - red and brown, nearly uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Jersey, Jersey Bank, penny, 1813, laureate and draped bust of George III to right by Halliday, rev. Commerce seated left (Davis 5; Pridmore 61; McC.T3). Beautifully struck, proof-like with even brown patina and hints of red, virtually uncirculated and very rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,200
Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney, penny, undated, Druid's head left/legend, by Halliday and Turnpenny (Davis 7; Pridmore 65; McC.T5). Weakly struck in centre of the reverse, otherwise attractive medium to dark brown patina, good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $450
Channel Islands and non local, copper penny tokens, general circulation, George III, 1811-1814, mostly by Halliday, as per Davis nos 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 31, 39 and (Yorkshire) 136. Fine - good extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,180
Guernsey, bronzed proof copper four doubles 1830 and bronzed proof copper double 1830 (S.7201, 2; KM.2a, 1a). Choice chocolate brown patina, FDC and rare. (2)
Estimate $800
SOLD $900
French Fleet Defeated off Cape Finistere, 1747, in silver (43mm) (MH 345; Eimer 616), by T.Pingo, obverse, bust of Lord Anson left being crowned by Victory with her foot on the prow of a galley, reverse, Victory holding a wreath and trident and standing upon a sea monster, six laurel wreaths around with the names of the principal officers of Anson's ship, Centurion, on her world circumnavigation 1740-1744 (type with Campbel). Nicely toned, a few very minor edge nicks and a few marks in Anson's hair, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,500
Battle of the Nile, Davidson's Medal, 1798, in bronze (47mm), by C.H. Kuchler, Nelson's, bust on shield held by Peace, rev. British Fleet at Aboukir Bay, edge impressed 'From Alexr. Davidson Esq St James's Square Tribute of Regard' with blue ribbon as issued to ratings (Eimer 890; BHM 447). Attractive brown patina, extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Great Britain, Edward VIII Proposed Coronation and Abdication medals, 1936-37, also noted a proposed award medal, various issues in aluminium, white metal, bronze, gilt, silvered, silver, and some enamelled types, noted some duplicates. All in 2x2 holders, many with reference numbers particularly Giordano numbers, on coin pages in a high quality maroon coin album, mostly fine - uncirculated. (147)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of Art, sterling silver medallion set by John Pinches, contains one hundred medallions each depicting a famous work of art (51mm, 65.5g each); also, includes Bradman five dollars, PNC, 1997 and Haleys Comet Society base metal medalet, 1986. All housed in a purpose made timber cabinet with certificates, FDC. (102)
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,200
Celtic Britain, uninscribed base gold stater (5.52g), Norfolk wolf type (c65-45BC), obv. abstracted head of Apollo right, rev. crude wolf to left (S.31, Van A. 610-3; ABC 1396-9). Chipped on edge, otherwise good fine/good very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,100
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), first to fourth issues, 1559-78, half pound mm cross crosslet, 1560-1 (S.2520)(5.65g). A clear portrait, dent on C of SCVTUM, otherwise very fine or better and rare thus.
Estimate $9,800
Passed in
Anne, after the Union, guinea, third bust 1713 (S.3574). Attractive mint bloom, nearly uncirculated and well struck.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $11,500
George III, guinea, fifth head or spade type, 1792 (S.3729). Very fine/good very fine.
Estimate $750
SOLD $1,100
George IV, first issue, two pounds, large bare head left, 1823 (S.3798). Faintest rubbing, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $5,600
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereign, 1838 (S.3852). Fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $2,000
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereign, 1838 (S.3852). Nearly fine.
Estimate $600
SOLD $1,800
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1842, 1845 (S.3852). Good - very good. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,700
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1842 (S.3852), 1849 (S.3852C). Very good. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1842, 1843, 1844 (S.3852). Very good - nearly fine. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,900
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1842, 1845 (2) (S.3852). First coin with spot on obverse, good - very good. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1842 (2), 1845 (S.3852). Good - very good. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1843, 1844 (S.3852). Very good. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,800
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1843 (2) (S.3852), 1852 (S.3852C). Fair - good. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1845 (S.3852). Good. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,400
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1845 (S.3852), 1853 (S.3852C). Good - very good. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,250
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1845 (2), 1847 (S.3852). Very good. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Queen Victoria, young head, sovereigns, 1845 (S.3852), 1850, 1851 (S.3852C). Good - fine. (3)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700