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Coronation of George VI, 1937, medallion in silver (57mm) by P.Metcalfe (BHM 4314; Eimer 2046a) with case of issue. Even light grey matt finish, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Coronation of George VI, 1937, medallion in yellow bronze (57mm) by P.Metcalfe (BHM 4314; Eimer 2046a) with case of issue. Gilt appearance, attractive tone, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
1937 Proof Gold Set Case, George VI, 1936-1952. S-PS15 Coronation Set. Official maroon leatherette covered metal presentation case gold embossed with the royal cypher and labelled specimen coins 1937. Interior is cream velvet roundels with white silk lining to lid stamped with the Royal Mint logo. Five sovereigns to half sovereign (4 coins). Mintage 5001 sets issued. The Mint deliberately left the edges plain on all the gold coins to signify their proof status (not for circulation). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
1937 Proof Five Sovereigns, George VI, 1936-1952. S-4074, W&R 435, L&S 1. (N) 39.93g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue, which contains the date. Deep cameo, miniscule field hairlines, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $20,000
1937 Proof Two Sovereigns, George VI, 1936-1952. S-4075, W&R 437 (N). 15.98g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, medium B P in relief below right of exergue with no stops. Semi cameo, FDC.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $5,200
1937 Proof Sovereign, George VI, 1936-1952. S-4076, W&R 439 (N). 7.94g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, ground line below broken lance is much reduced with no WWP present, B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Deep cameo, virtually FDC.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $7,500
1937 Proof Half Sovereign, George VI, 1936-1952. S-4077, W&R 442 (N). 3.97g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, his initials B.P. appear on the right side of the coin's exergue. With B.P., variations occur in its position and number of stops with this coin missing the last stop CHECK. Virtually FDC.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,600
1937 Proof Silver & Bronze Set, George VI, 1936-1952. S-PS16 Coronation Set. With official maroon presentation case, gold embossed with the royal cypher and labelled specimen coins 1937 with its associated outer cardboard mailer. The Interior has dark blue velvet roundels with a white silk lining to the lid stamped with the Royal Mint logo. Also included is the rare red cardboard box (blue cardboard roundels with white lining to lid) used to protect the coins during shipping. Crown to farthing including maundy set (15 coins). Mintage 20,901 sets struck. Cases (2) extremely fine; coins FDC as issued. (15)
Estimate $950
SOLD $600
1937 VIP Crown, George VI, 1936-1952. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown) 1937, S-4079. ESC- 4022, L&S-5, Davies 2010. Straight-grained edge. 28.14g 500 fine Ag (quaternary alloy) V.I.P. issue. R5. Obverse: by T.H. Paget (initials under truncation) Effigy of G.VI facing left. The legend reads GEORGIVS VI D:G BR : OMN : REX. Reverse: by G. K. Gray (initials between hind legs of lion and unicorn supporters) Crowned shield of arms above a scroll reading DIEU ET MON DROIT. Legend above arms reads FID: DEF: : IND IMP and below CROWN : 1937. This VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra frosted cameo appearance, particularly on the reverse and maybe struck in fine silver. Ultra cameo, FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,000
1950 Proof Set, George VI, 1936-1952. 1951, S-PS19 Mid-Century Set. With an official red cardboard case with the Royal Mint logo. The Interior has black fabric roundels fitted with ribbon lifters and a white pad under the lid. Half Crown to farthing (9 coins) Mintage 17,513 sets issued. Half-crown S-4106, ESC-4069. Rev. Uncrowned "war" shield with concave sides hung by a loop to a nail; Florin S-4107, ESC-4112. Rev. Crowned rose with the thistle of Scotland and shamrock of Ireland to left and right; English shilling S-4108, ESC-4197. Rev. Standing lion on the large crown; Scottish Shilling S-4109, ESC-4208. Rev. Seated lion on small crown flanked left by shield incorporating the saltire (cross of St Andrew) and right thistle; Sixpence S-4084, ESC-4219. Rev. Crowned Royal cypher G VI R; Threepence NiBr S-4113, Peck-2395. Rev. Thrift or Sea Pink plant in flower; Penny S-4117, Peck-2421. Rev. Modified Britannia with lighthouse; Half Penny S-4118, Peck-2451. Rev. Francis Drakes Golden Hind and Farthing S-4119, Peck-2484. Rev. A wren. Case extremely fine, coins as issued, FDC. (9)
Estimate $250
SOLD $460
1950 Maundy Set, George VI, 1936-1952. Cased set of 4 coins. Mintage 1,405 Sets. Maundy S-4096, ESC-4319, Davies 2271. (4d, 3d, 2d,& 1d) (4d xxx g, 3d xxx g, 2d xxx g,& 1d xxx g) Obv. INP:IMP removed and F:D extended as per the bronze coinage. Rev. Modified Merlen design with crowned value surrounded by oak branches; Although not part of the proof set, the maundy are included here for completeness as they were struck to proof quality. Light golden toning, FDC. (4)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
1951 Proof Set, George VI, 1936-1952. 1951, S-PS19 Festival of Britain Set. With rare official premium blue leatherette covered metal presentation case lid embossed with the royal mint logo. Interior has black velvet roundels fitted with ribbon lifters and a white silk lining (stamped in black with RM logo) Crown to farthing (10 coins) Mintage 20,000 sets struck. Case extremely fine, coins as issued, FDC. (10)
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
1951 VIP Crown, George VI, 1936-1952. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown) 1951, S-4111. ESC- 4025. L&S-11, Davies 2020. Incuse lettered edge *MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI. 28.07g. CuNi, V.I.P. issue. (R4, 11-20 estimated mintage) Type two with fully defined reverse features. Legend translates as: 1851 by the industry of the people the state flourishes 1951. Struck for the Festival of Britain in 1951 and commemorates the centenary of the Great Exhibition 1851 and the 400th anniversary of the silver crown; paradoxically, this was the first UK crown struck in base metal. Obverse: by H. Paget (initials under truncation) Effigy of G.VI facing left. The legend reads GEORGIVS VI D:G BR : OMN : REX F:D: above effigy with FIVE SHILLINGS underneath. Without IND IMP. Reverse: by B. Pistrucci (initials under the right side of exergue) St George slaying the dragon with no legend and date below - see detailed description for the 1887 issues. This VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra polishing treatments applied to both the flan and acid-etched dies and extra care in striking resulting in a deep frosted cameo appearance with mirrored fields. Ultra cameo FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $4,600
1951 Maundy Set, George VI, 1936-1952. Cased set of 4 coins. Mintage 1,468 Sets. Plain edge. S-4096, ESC-4320, Davies 2272. (4d, 3d, 2d,& 1d) (4d xxx g, 3d xxx g, 2d xxx g,& 1d xxx g) Obv. Legend terminating in REX FIDEI DEF (King defender of the faith). Rev. Modified Merlen design with crowned value surrounded by oak branches; Although not part of the proof set, the maundy are included here for completeness as they were struck to proof quality. Uneven toned, FDC. (4)
Estimate $500
SOLD $360
1953 Proof Set, Elizabeth II, 1952-. S-PS19 Coronation Set. With official maroon leatherette metal presentation case whose lid is gold embossed with the royal cypher above CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953. The Interior has burgundy plastic velour roundels and a white silk lining inside the lid (stamped in black with the RM logo). With associated cardboard mailer. Crown to farthing (10 coins) all struck in base metals. Mintage 40,000 sets struck.^As issued, FDC. (10)
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
1953 VIP Crown, Elizabeth II, 1952-. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown), S-4136. ESC- 4333. L&S-3, Davies 2280. Incuse lettered edge *FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU. 28.01g. CuNi V.I.P. issue. R3. Obverse: by G. Ledward (initials behind rear hoof) QEII on horseback (Winston) separating a pair of royal cyphers. The legend reads ELIZABETH . II. DEI. GRATIA. BRITT. OMN. REGINA.FIDEI. DEFENSOR * FIVE SHILLINGS* Reverse: by C. Thomas (initials under Irish Shield) and E. Fuller (initials under English Shield) comprises four shields in saltire pattern bearing arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and England radiating from a central crown. The shields are separated by the floral emblems of all four constituent kingdoms and principality, with the Welsh leek separating the date. This VIP issue is distinguishable from proof coins by the extra polishing treatments applied to both the flan and acid-etched dies and extra care in striking resulting in a deeper frosted cameo appearance with mirrored fields. Deep cameo, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,000
1953 Maundy Set, Elizabeth II, 1952-., S-4126, ESC-4559, Davies 2520. Set of 4 coins. Mintage 1,025 Sets. Fine silver, Plain edge. (4d xxx g, 3d xxx g, 2d xxx g,& 1d xxx g) Obv. Legend terminating in BRITT : OMN : REGINA F : D : (All the Britains Queen defender of the faith). Rev. Modified Merlen design with crowned value surrounded by oak branches; Although not part of the proof set, the maundy are included here for completeness as they were struck to proof quality. For maundy type set collectors, this is the only year that BRITT:OMN: was included in the obverse legend. Includes general issue square case. Case extremely fine, coins untoned, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
1960 VIP Crown, Elizabeth II, 1952-. Proof "V.I.P." 5 Shillings (Crown), S-4143. ESC- 4338. L&S-10, Davies 2290. Straight-grained edge, CuNi V.I.P. issue. R4. Est. Mintage: 30-50. The first time currency crowns were struck since 1953, and the first time the effigy by M. Gillick (initials on truncation) was the same as the other denominations. Obverse: Modified Gillick Effigy of Elizabeth II facing right. Given its large size and a reduction in the Queens titles to ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F?D? FIVE SHILLINGS the obverse legend incorporates the more readable Albertus font and a different form of beaded decoration to other issues. Reverse: by C. Thomas (initials under Irish Shield) and E. Fuller (initials under English Shield) is identical to the 1953 crown excluding the 1960 date and comprises four shields in saltire pattern bearing arms of England, Scotland, Ireland and England radiating from a central crown. The shields are separated by the floral emblems of all four constituent kingdoms and principality, with the Welsh leek separating the date. This VIP issue is distinct from the coins struck using polished dies, by the extra polishing treatments applied to both the flan and acid-etched dies and extra care in striking resulting in a deep frosted cameo appearance with mirrored fields set off by high, squared-off rims. An example of the crown struck from polished dies (ESC-4337, L&S 7) is included for comparison. Deep cameo, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $15,100
1970 Proof Set, Elizabeth II, 1952-. 1970, S-PS20 "Last Sterling" Set. In as supplied plastic case with associated cardboard outer sleeve and booklet. Half-crown to halfpenny (8 coins) plus rectangular medallion. All struck in base metals with a very large mintage of 750,000 sets struck Half-crown S-4145, ESC-4350, Davies 2311. Rev. Crowned garnished shield between E. R. with a square top; Florin S-4146, ESC-4394, Davies 2361. Rev. Central double English rose within a circlet of thistles, shamrocks and leeks; English shilling S-4147, ESC-4443, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing three leopards; Scottish Shilling S-4148, ESC-4447, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing single Scottish heraldic lion in a rampant pose; Sixpence S-4149, ESC-4522, Davies 2280. Rev. garland of interlaced floral emblems for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; Threepence NiBr S-4153. Rev. Royal coronet above a chained portcullis; Penny S-4157. Rev. Modified Britannia with lighthouse and Half Penny S-4158. Rev. Francis Drakes Golden Hind. The bronze medallion Obv. Royal crown above Elizabeth R and the year. Rev. Royal Mint logo. FDC. (8)
Estimate $40
SOLD $50