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1911 Proof Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4011, ESC-3710, Davies 1660 (R). 14.17g. flat narrow rim. Reverse -It is almost identical to the 1902 design except for the absence of a beaded circle between the garter and legend. (modified De Saulles design with no initials as performed by the Mint) 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. Attractive blue and golden brown toning, FDC.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $650
1911 Proof Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4012, ESC-3756, Davies 1731 Dies 2 A (S). 11.33g. I of GEORGIVS to gap between denticles. Reverse - Four crowned shields (Royal Arms) in a cross pattern at the centre is the Star of the Garter. Four sceptres divide the angle between the shields. No designer initials as an internal (Mint) design. The legend reads between crowns ONE Florin with the date below. Attractive iridescent toning, brilliant FDC.
Estimate $450
SOLD $400
1911 Proof Shilling, George V, 1910-1936. S-4013, ESC-3800, Davies 1792 Dies 3 A (S). 5.61g. Reverse -Lion passant regardant standing upon the Imperial Crown with a decorated inner circle between the legend and now a denticular border instead of the plain 1902 version. No designer's initials (internal Mint modification of De Saulles Royal Crest) a copy of the 1902 design. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and ONE SHILLING below the decorative inner circle. Peripheral toning, FDC.
Estimate $300
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1911 Proof Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4014, ESC-3872, Davies 1863 Dies 2 B (S). 2.81g. Reverse - A modified version of the DeSaulles shilling design of the Royal Crest. As per the 1911 shilling. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and SIXPENCE below. Brilliant blue and grey iridescence, FDC.
Estimate $200
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1911 Proof Maundy Set, George V, 1910-1936. S-4016, ESC-3971, Davies 1970 (N). 4 coins with plain edge. 4d 1.85g, 3d 1.41g, 2d 0.95g and 1d 0.46g. Reverse - Merlen's modified design now 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. Lightly toned, nearly FDC. (4)
Estimate $500
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1911 Proof Short Set 2, George V, 1910-1936. S-PS12 Coronation. Sovereign to Maundy Penny. (10 coins) Official red Moroccan leather case (medium size with 3-4-3 roundel pattern). Mintage 952 sets issued. Very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
1911 Proof Sovereign, George V, 1910-1936. S-3996, W&R 416 (S). 7.98g. 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. Brilliant, virtually FDC and scarce.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,800
1911 Proof Half Sovereign, George V, 1910-1936. S-4006, W&R 418 (S). 3.99g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, for the first time in the proof set series, his initials B.P. appear on the right side of the coin's exergue. Brilliant FDC.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500
1911 Proof Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4011, ESC-3710, Davies 1661 (S). 14.17g. Chamfered rim. Reverse - It is almost identical to the 1902 design except for the absence of a beaded circle between the garter and legend. (modified De Saulles design with no initials as performed by the Mint) 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. Attractively toned, FDC.
Estimate $900
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1911 Proof Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4012, ESC-3756, Davies 1731 Dies 2 A (S). 11.33g. I of GEORGIVS to gap between denticles full neck. Reverse - Four crowned shields (Royal Arms) in a cross pattern at the centre is the Star of the Garter. Four sceptres divide the angle between the shields. No designer initials as an internal (Mint) design. The legend reads between crowns ONE Florin with the date below. Attractive iridescent brilliant tone, FDC.
Estimate $500
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1911 Proof Shilling, George V, 1910-1936. S-4013, ESC-3800, Davies 1792 Dies 3 A (S). 5.61g. Reverse -Lion passant regardant standing upon the Imperial Crown with a decorated inner circle between the legend and now a denticular border instead of the plain 1902 version. No designer's initials ( internal Mint modification of De Saulles Royal Crest) a copy of the 1902 design. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and ONE SHILLING below the decorative inner circle. Brilliant attractively toned FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
1911 Proof Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4014, ESC-3872, Davies 1863 Dies 2 B (S). 2.81g. Reverse - A modified version of the DeSaulles shilling design of the Royal Crest. As per the 1911 shilling. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and SIXPENCE below. Blue iridescent tone, brilliant FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
1911 Proof Maundy Set, George V, 1910-1936. S-4016, ESC-3971, Davies 1970 (N). 4 coins with plain edge. 4d 1.85g, 3d 1.41g, 2d 0.95g and 1d 0.46g. Reverse - Merlen's modified design now 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. Gold and grey brown toned, nearly FDC. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
1911 Proof Silver Set Case, George V, 1910-1936. S-PS13 Coronation. Halfcrown to Maundy Penny. (8 coins) Official red Moroccan leather case with white silk and blue velvet interior. Lid stamped in gold with the imperial crown between SPECIMEN COINS at top and 1911 at the bottom, inside the silk lining is stamped with RM under the crown. Mintage 2,243 sets issued. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
1911 Specimen Set Case, The rims on these specimen coins are not as flat, smooth and wide as the proof strikes. However, the strike quality is comparable. Typically struck from new regular dies on polished planchets and collected from the presses via careful handling. George V, 1910-1936. 1911, S-PS13* Coronation. Halfcrown to Maundy Penny. (8 coins) Blue cardboard (white interior) shipper box fitted with ribbon ties. Nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $200
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1911 Proof Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4011, ESC-3710, Davies 1661 (S). 14.11g. Chamfered rim. Reverse -It is almost identical to the 1902 design except for the absence of a beaded circle between the garter and legend. (modified De Saulles design with no initials as performed by the Mint) 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. 1911 Proof Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4012, ESC-3756, Davies 1731 Dies 2 A (S). 11.29g. I of GEORGIVS to gap between denticles Reverse - Four crowned shields (Royal Arms) in a cross pattern at the centre is the Star of the Garter. Four sceptres divide the angle between the shields. No designer initials as an internal (Mint) design. The legend reads between crowns ONE Florin with the date below. 1911 Proof Shilling, George V, 1910-1936. S-4013, ESC-3800, Davies 1792 Dies 3 A (S). 5.64g. Reverse -Lion passant regardant standing upon the Imperial Crown with a decorated inner circle between the legend and now a denticular border instead of the plain 1902 version. No designer's initials ( internal Mint modification of De Saulles Royal Crest) a copy of the 1902 design. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and ONE SHILLING below the decorative inner circle. 1911 Proof Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4014, ESC-3872, Davies 1863 Dies 2 B (S). 2.81g. Reverse - A modified version of the DeSaulles shilling design of the Royal Crest. As per the 1911 shilling. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and SIXPENCE below. 1911 Proof Maundy Set, George V, 1910-1936. S-4016, ESC-3971, Davies 1970 (N). 4 coins with plain edge 4d 1.90g, 3d 1.43g, 2d 0.95g and 1d 0.47g. Reverse - Merlen's modified design now 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. Evenly matched, attractive blue grey tone brilliance, FDC. (8)
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,200
1911 Specimen Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4011, ESC-3710, Davies 1661 (S). 14.09g. Chamfered rim. Reverse -It is almost identical to the 1902 design except for the absence of a beaded circle between the garter and legend. (modified De Saulles design with no initials as performed by the Mint) 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. 1911 Specimen Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4012, ESC-3756, Davies 1731 Dies 2 A (S). 11.31g. I of GEORGIVS to gap between denticles. Reverse - Four crowned shields (Royal Arms) in a cross pattern at the centre is the Star of the Garter. Four sceptres divide the angle between the shields. No designer initials as an internal (Mint) design. The legend reads between crowns ONE Florin with the date below. 1911 Specimen Shilling, George V, 1910-1936. S-4013, ESC-3800, Davies 1792 Dies 3 A (S). 5.65g. Reverse -Lion passant regardant standing upon the Imperial Crown with a decorated inner circle between the legend and now a denticular border instead of the plain 1902 version. No designer's initials (internal Mint modification of De Saulles Royal Crest) a copy of the 1902 design. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and ONE SHILLING below the decorative inner circle. 1911 Specimen Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4014, ESC-3872, Davies 1863 Dies 2 B (S). 2.82g. Reverse - A modified version of the DeSaulles shilling design of the Royal Crest. As per the 1911 shilling. The legend reads FID: DEF: IND: IMP: with the date split by the crown and SIXPENCE below. 1911 Specimen Maundy Set, George V, 1910-1936. S-4016, ESC-3971, Davies 1970 (N). 4 coins with plain edge 4d 1.89g, 3d 1.42g, 2d 0.95g and 1d 0.47g. Reverse - Merlen's modified design now 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. Choice toned FDC. (8)
Estimate $2,000
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Investiture of Edward, Prince of Wales, 1911, medal in silver (35mm) by W.Goscombe John (BHM 4079; Eimer 1925) with case of issue. Iridescent tone, uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $180
1927 Proof Set Cases, George V, 1910-1936. S-PS14 New Coinage. Official maroon leatherette covered metal presentation case embossed with the G V coat of arms. The Interior has a white silk lining and black velvet roundels fitted with black ribbon lifters; George V, 1910-1936. S-PS14 New Coinage. With official maroon leatherette covered metal presentation case embossed with the G V coat of arms. The Interior has a bare white silk lining and black velvet roundels fitted with black ribbon lifters. Crown to three pence (6 coins) Brilliant Set Mintage 15,000 sets struck. Also the red cardboard box (white interior) used to protect the coins during shipping. Crown to three pence (6 coins). Attractively toned Mintage 15,000 sets struck in quaternary silver alloy. Very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $300
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1927 Proof Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4036, ESC-3631, L&S 36, Davies 1630 Dies 1 A (N). 28.25g. Reverse - Large central crown surrounded by garnished wreath comprising the floral emblems- shamrocks, roses and thistles. K.G. (with stops) below left of W in CROWN. Legend broken by flowers reads *FID * DEF* *IND* *IMP* with CROWN at the base. Deep blue tone on reverse, partly toned on obverse attractive, FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $720
1927 Proof Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4037, ESC-3732, Davies 1700 (N). 14.13g. Reverse - Uncrowned shield of the Royal Arms scalloped to position crowned Royal Ciphers on both sides. Legend FID* DEF IND* IMP at the top, HALF* CROWN* 1927 at base - incorporates thistle, rose, and shamrock at 9,12 and 3 o'clock positions. K G initials are spaced across the bottom of the shield. Attractive blue grey tone matching the crown, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $440
1927 Proof Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4038, ESC-3779, Davies 1770 (N). 11.33g. Reverse - Central G is crossed by four crowned sceptres forming quadrants occupied by shields of the royal arms. K.G. initials are present across the base of the lowest crown. Legend is interrupted by crowns and reads FID * DEF IND*IMP and 1927* ONE FLORIN at the bottom. Attractive deep blue to match crown and halfcrown, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
1927 Proof Shilling, George V, 1910-1936. S-4039, ESC-3830, Davies 1831 (N). 5.65g. Reverse - Royal crest with crowned lion passant regardant standing on a large tilted crown. The lion's tail separates K G initials. Legend inscription is broken by the lion's head and tail FID*DEF IND*IMP* and at the base ONE*SHILLING* 1927. Golden tone, nearly FDC.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
1927 Proof Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4040, ESC-3901, Davies 1891 (N). 2.83g. Reverse - Numismatically interesting as this design is the first to present a natural history subject instead of heraldry. Overlapping oak branches terminating in six pairs of leaves and acorns. K G initials in the centre. The acorns divide the legend * SIX PEN CE * and at the base *A * 1927 *D*. Golden tone, nearly FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
1927 Proof Threepence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4042, ESC-3946, Davies 1951 (N). 1.44g. Plain Edge. Reverse - Similar design to the sixpence, except it, now comprises only three oak sprigs. The K is missing in the designer's initials, leaving a solitary G at the centre. The legend reads THREE . . PENCE . with 1927 at the base. Deep golden red toned, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $170
1927 Cased Regular Maundy Set, George V, 1910-1936. S-4027, ESC-3987, Davies 1986 (S). 4 coins with plain edge. 4d 1.89g, 3d 1.43g, 2d 0.95g and 1d 0.49g. 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. Case square, very fine, coin lightest of tone, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
1927 Proof Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4036, ESC-3631, L&S 36, Davies 1630 Dies 1 A (N). 28.35g. Reverse - Large central crown surrounded by garnished wreath comprising the floral emblems- shamrocks, roses and thistles. K.G. (with stops) below left of W in CROWN. Legend broken by flowers reads *FID * DEF* *IND* *IMP* with CROWN at the base. 1927 Proof Half Crown, George V, 1910-1936. S-4037, ESC-3732, Davies 1700 (N). 14.15g. Reverse - Uncrowned shield of the Royal Arms scalloped to position crowned Royal Ciphers on both sides. Legend FID* DEF IND* IMP at the top, HALF* CROWN* 1927 at base - incorporates thistle, rose, and shamrock at 9,12 and 3 o'clock positions. K G initials are spaced across the bottom of the shield. 1927 Proof Florin, George V, 1910-1936. S-4038, ESC-3779, Davies 1770 (N). 11.31g. Reverse - Central G is crossed by four crowned sceptres forming quadrants occupied by shields of the royal arms. K.G. initials are present across the base of the lowest crown. Legend is interrupted by crowns and reads FID * DEF IND*IMP and 1927* ONE FLORIN at the bottom. 1927 PROOF Shilling George V, 1910-1936. S-4039, ESC-3830, Davies 1831 (N). 5.68g. Reverse - Royal crest with crowned lion passant regardant standing on a large tilted crown. The lion's tail separates K G initials. Legend inscription is broken by the lion's head and tail FID*DEF IND*IMP* and at the base ONE*SHILLING* 1927. 1927 Proof Sixpence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4040, ESC-3901, Davies 1891 (N). 2.85g. Reverse - Numismatically interesting as this design is the first to present a natural history subject instead of heraldry. Overlapping oak branches terminating in six pairs of leaves and acorns. K G initials in the centre. The acorns divide the legend * SIX PEN CE * and at the base *A * 1927 *D*. 1927 Proof Threepence, George V, 1910-1936. S-4042, ESC-3946, Davies 1951 (N). 1.43g. Plain Edge. Reverse - Similar design to the sixpence, except it, now comprises only three oak sprigs. The K is missing in the designer's initials, leaving a solitary G at the centre. The legend reads THREE. .PENCE. with 1927 at the base. Untoned, brilliant FDC. (6)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $750
George V Silver Jubilee, 1935, medals in silver (57mm) and (32mm) by P.Metcalfe (BHM 4249; Eimer 2029a & b) with cases of issue. The first white silver, second toned, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
1935 Silver Jubilee Crown, George V, 1910-1936. Proof 5 Shillings (Crown), S-4050, ESC- 3655, L&S-46 and Davies-1651. (R) The coin's borders have denticles on both sides. The reverse die axis struck en Medaille. Lettered edge in relief (raised) DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV. With the official red cardboard box of issue, the lid has a printed imperial crown, and the interior is a blue card with a roundel lined with white felt. The Mint struck the United Kindom's first commemorative crown specifically to mark King G.V.'s silver jubilee. In addition to sizeable regular issue, 2,500 were struck in sterling silver (this coin) and issued at a half-crown premium in the red cardboard box. Metcalfe's striking "rocking horse" art deco St George and the dragon design was controversial to the public accustomed to seeing Pistrucci's classical rendering. This coin is encapsulated by PCGS as PR 66 cameo. Obverse: by Sir B. McKennal (initials on truncation) Effigy of G.V facing left. The legend reads GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP: Reverse: by P. Metcalfe (initials under dragons tail) St George and the dragon. Legend above the design reads CROWN 1935 split by St Georges sword. Case extremely fine, coin brilliant FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,600
Coronations of Edward VII, 1902, George V, 1911 and George VI, 1937, small size medals in silver (31mm) also 1937 small size in bronze (31mm), with cases of issue. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $120