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1893 Short Proof Set Case - Silver coins only, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-PS8 Crown to Threepence (6 coins). Official dark red shagreen style leather covered timber presentation case. The case is smaller than the long set version in accord with the absence of the four gold coins. It shares the same stepped lid design and is stamped with the royal arms in gold leaf. The lid has an incuse perimeter line in the leather at the top of the step with a similar line but this time in gold at its base. The rectangular-shaped case is fitted with a brass push-button lock at the front. Inside comprises dark blue velvet roundels in a 3-3 pattern with white silk lining to the lid. Mintage 556 sets struck. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
1893 Proof Crown, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3937, ESC-2594, L&S 109, Davies 480 (S). 27.96g. Lettered Edge, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI LVI in relief equivalent dies to the Five Sovereign though slightly larger Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue This die variety reveals the horse's mouth is toothless. Contrasting blue grey brilliant tone, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $4,500
SOLD $7,500
1893 Proof Half Crown, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3938, ESC-2779, Davies 663 (Dies 2 B) (S). 14.21g. Edge straight-grained. Reverse - A crowned spade-shaped Royal shield of Arms with Order of the Garter suspending a miniature St George and the Dragon pendant. The ribboned shield partly obscures the Collar of the Order of the Garter, whose design is taken from the 1887 half-crown. Outside this is a decorative beaded circle above which is the legend . FID . DEF . IND . IMP . The base reads HALF 18 (pendant) 93 CROWN. Light tone, brilliant FDC and scarce.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,800
1893 Proof Florin, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3939, ESC-2963, Davies 831 (Dies 2 A) (R). 11.30g. Edge straight-grained. Reverse - Three shields representing the Royal Arms within the Garter. The shields are separated by floral emblems for the three kingdoms and are fixed by two crossed sceptres and topped with the Imperial crown. A beaded circle supports the outer legend, which reads . ONE . FLORIN (crown and sceptres) TWO . SHILLINGS . 1893 is split the at the base by the garter. Dark blue grey brilliance, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,400
1893 Proof Shilling, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3940, ESC-3155, Davies 1011 (Dies 2 A) (R). 5.62g. Edge straight-grained. Reverse - Heraldic design similar to the florin with the three shields now individually crowned within the garter with floral emblems in between. Crosses form the stops in the legend . + ONE + SHILLING + . and are made from five beads, and the lower date + 18 (garter) 93 + Attractive blue grey brilliance, FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $600
1893 Proof Sixpence, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3941, ESC-3286, Davies 1181 Dies 2 A. 2.82g. Edge straight-grained. Reverse - The Mint retained the modified Merlen "value within the wreath" design which rapidly replaced the square-topped shield in the Garter design used for the 1887 sets. Imperial Crown above SIX PENCE surrounded by a spray of laurel and oak leaves tied by a ribbon into a wreath, with 1893 below. Blue grey toned brilliance, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $380
1893 Proof Threepence, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3942, ESC-3445, Davies 1350 (Dies 2 A) (S). 1.41g. Plain Edge Reverse - Imperial crown above numeral 3 (mark of value) which splits the date; near the rim two oak branches form a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. Dark blue grey brilliance, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $600
Passed in
1893 Regular Maundy Set, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3943, ESC-3551. (C) Plain edge. Reverse - Merlen's original design modified with Imperial crown above numeral value, which splits the date; near the rim, two oak branches form a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. 4d 1.89g, 3d 1.42g, 2d 0.93g and 1d 0.47g. Well matched, toned brilliance, choice uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $300
1893 Regular Maundy Set, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3943, ESC-3551. (C) Plain edge. Reverse - Merlen's original design modified with Imperial crown above numeral value, which splits the date; near the rim, two oak branches form a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. Encapsulated by NGC 4d MS 65, 3d MS 66, 2d MS 65 and 1d MS 65. Dark tone, uncirculated, (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
1893 Proof Shilling - Obverse Die Variety, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3940, ESC-3155, Davies 1011 (Dies 1 A) (VR). 5.64g. Edge straight-grained. Obverse - Old veiled bust by Thomas Brock with veil partially covering a coronet, T.B. below truncation. The legend has the 1st I of VICTORIA to denticle. Reverse - Heraldic design similar to the florin with the three shields now individually crowned within the garter with floral emblems in between. Crosses form the stops in the legend . + ONE + SHILLING + . and are made from five beads, and the lower date + 18 (garter) 93 + Lightly toned, brilliant semi cameo, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $700
1893 Proof Shilling, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3940, ESC-3155, Davies 1011 (Dies 2 A) (R). 5.66g. Edge straight-grained. Obverse - Old veiled bust by Thomas Brock with veil partially covering a coronet, T.B. below truncation. Large letters 1st I of VICTORIA to gap between denticles. Reverse - Heraldic design similar to the florin with the three shields now individually crowned within the garter with floral emblems in between. Crosses form the stops in the legend . + ONE + SHILLING + . and are made from five beads, and the lower date + 18 (garter) 93 + Beautiful golden iridescence, gem FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $750
1893 Proof Sixpence, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3941, ESC-3286, Davies 1181 Dies 2 A. 2.82g. Edge straight-grained. Reverse - The Mint retained the modified Merlen "value within the wreath" design which rapidly replaced the square-topped shield in the Garter design used for the 1887 sets. Imperial Crown above SIX PENCE surrounded by a spray of laurel and oak leaves tied by a ribbon into a wreath, with 1893 below. Grey and olive brilliance, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $400
1893 Proof Threepence, Victoria, 1837-1901. S-3942, ESC-3445, Davies 1350 (Dies 2 A) (S). 1.41g. Plain Edge. Reverse - Modified version of Merlen's original Maundy design. Now with Imperial crown above numeral 3 (mark of value), which splits the date; near the rim, two oak branches form a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. Blue grey brilliance, FDC and scarce.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, medallion in silver (56mm) by G.W. de Saulles after T.Brock/W.Wyon (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817) in mint case of issue. Attractively toned uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $420
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, medallion in bronze (56mm) by G.W.de Saulles after T.Brock/W.Wyon (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817a) with case of issue. Attractive light red brown patina, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, medallion in silver (56mm) by G.W.de Saulles (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871a) with mint case of issue. Light grey tone uncirculated.
Estimate $400
SOLD $480
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, medallion in bronze (56mm) by G.W.de Saulles (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871a) with mint case of issue. Light brown and golden toning, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
1902 Proof Long Set Case, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-PS9 Coronation. Long set (matt finish 13 coins) comprising Five Sovereigns to Maundy Penny. This is the first official proof set to include the Maundy which last appeared in the 1853 "from the engraver" set. Given the regular 3d and Maundy 3d have the same designs these coins are not duplicated here. Official red Moroccan leather presentation case, this includes a piece of "TarnO" tissue supplied by H.N. Smith described as reducing the risk of these coins being tarnished. Case with white silk and blue velvet interior, lid stamped in gold with the imperial crown between SPECIMEN COINS at top and 1902 at bottom. With very rare white carboard shipper box. Mintage 8,066 sets struck. No bronze or base metal coins were issued as part of these proof sets. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
1902 Proof Five Sovereigns, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3965, W&R 404, L&S 1. (N) 39.88g. low rim. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue, which contains the date. Has been rubbed giving some coppery tone, nearly FDC.
Estimate $7,000
SOLD $8,000
1902 Proof Two Sovereigns, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3968, W&R 406 (N). 15.97g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, small B.P. in relief below right of exergue Attractive mint bloom, FDC.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $6,200
1902 Proof Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3969, W&R 408 (N). 7.97g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, script letters WWP in relief on the ground line below broken lance, B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Has been lightly rubbed, nearly FDC.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,500
1902 Proof Half Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3974A, W&R 411 (N). 4.01g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, as per the 1893 issue, his initials do not appear on the coin's exergue. FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $700
1902 Proof Crown, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3979, ESC-3562, L&S 2, Davies 1500 (N). 28.27g. Large lettered edge DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II in relief, equivalent dies to the Five Sovereign though slightly larger. Differences in the microcrystalline texture in the fields support it being struck from a different die pair to the previous crown - lot XXX. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of the exergue. Medium even tone, FDC.
Estimate $900
SOLD $2,000
1902 Proof Half Crown, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3980, ESC-3568, Davies 1510 (N). 14.08g. Reverse - A central crowned Shield of the Royal Arms scalloped and cusped with Garter and Collar. The miniature St George and dragon pendant at the base of the garter is replaced with floral decoration. There is a beaded circle between the Garter and legend, finishing with a plain border. Light white silver colour, FDC.
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
1902 Proof Florin, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3981, ESC-3578, Davies 1530 (N). 11.27g. Reverse - De Saulles helmed and cloaked figure of Brittania with trident and shield bearing the union flag. She is looking right and standing on the prow of a small boat surrounded by waves. Legend interrupted by the trident and helmet reads ONE FLORIN TWO SHILLINGS with the date underneath in relief on the boat's prow. The standing figure of Britannia was drawn by De Saulles from life using the daughter of the then Master of the Mint as his model. Light tone, FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
1902 Proof Shilling, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3982, ESC-3588, Davies 1550 (N). 5.62g. Reverse - This is very similar to Merlen's third reverse GEORGE IV shilling. Lion passant regardant standing upon the Imperial Crown with a decorated inner circle between the legend and plain border. No designer's initials The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date divided by the crown and ONE SHILLING below the decorative inner circle. Toned, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
1902 Proof Sixpence, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3983, ESC-3598, Davies 170 (N). 2.80g. Reverse - The Mint retained the modified Merlen "value within the wreath" design for this issue. Imperial Crown above SIX PENCE surrounded by a spray of laurel and oak leaves tied by a ribbon into a wreath, with 1902 below. Toned, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
1902 Proof Maundy Set, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3985, ESC-3608, Davies 1610 (N). 4 coins with plain edge. 4d 1.86g, 3d 1.40g, 2d 0.94g and 1d 0.47g. Reverse - Imperial crown above numeral value, which splits the date; near the rim, two oak branches form a wreath tied by a ribbon at the base. This set is atypical for the series in that it is readily distinguished from the regular maundy of the year due to its enhanced matte finish. The penny dark grey toned, others untoned, nearly FDC. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
1902 Proof Gold Set Case, Edward VII, 1901-1910. Coronation. Five Sovereigns to half-sovereign. Gold only set (matte finish four coins). Custom red Moroccan leather presentation case stamped in gold with EDWARD VII SPINK. Spink coin dealers ordered proofs direct from the Royal Mint and on-sold these in their custom cases. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $300
SOLD $150
1902 Proof Five Sovereigns, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3965, W&R 404, L&S 1. (N) 39.87g. Medium rim. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue, which contains the date. Unmarked, original matt finish intact, FDC.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $10,000