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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
1902 Proof Two Sovereigns, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3968, W&R 406 (N). 15.94g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Slightly toned, FDC.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $2,400
1902 Proof Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3969, W&R 408 (N). 7.93g. 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. Lightly toned, FDC.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,700
1902 Proof Half Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3974A, W&R 411 (N). 3.96g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, as per the 1893 issue, his initials do not appear on the coin's exergue. Has been handled, slightest bend and miniscule rim nick, nearly FDC.
Estimate $700
SOLD $550
1902 Proof Set Case, Official long set red Moroccan leather presentation case (no coins) with white silk and blue velvet interior. Roundels in 4-5-4 pattern, lid stamped in gold with the imperial crown between SPECIMEN COINS at top and 1902 at the bottom. Good very fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
1902 Proof Set Case, Mid-20thC. Long set red leatherette covered custom metal case (no coins) bronze clasps stamped with imperial crown centred with SPECIMEN COINS above and 1902 below. The Interior has blue velvet roundels in a 4-4-5 pattern fitted with black ribbon lifters and a plain white silk lining to the lid. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
1902 Proof Five Sovereigns, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3965, W&R 404, L&S 1. (N) 39.73g. High rims - the Royal Mint must have experimented with the matte five sovereign dies to improve their strike behaviour and quality. This resulted in variations in the height of the rims on these coins. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue, which contains the date. Well struck and unmarked and not rubbed, thus FDC.
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $7,000
1902 Proof Short Set Cases, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-PS10 Coronation. Short set Sovereign to Maundy Penny. (matt finish 11 coins). Official red Moroccan leather presentation case with white silk and blue velvet interior. Roundels in 4-3-4 pattern, lid stamped in gold with the imperial crown between SPECIMEN COINS at top and 1902 at the bottom. With very scarce red cardboard shipper box (white interior) tied with beige laces. Mintage 7,057 sets struck. Good very fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $400
Passed in
1902 Proof Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3969, W&R 408 (N). 7.94g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, script letters WWP in relief on ground line below broken lance, B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Original surface, FDC.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,800
1902 Proof Half Sovereign, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3974A, W&R 411 (N). 3.98g. 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 $1,000
SOLD $1,200
1902 Proof Crown, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3979, ESC-3562, L&S 2, Davies 1500 (N). 28.23g. Large lettered edge DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI II in relief, equivalent dies to the Five Sovereign though slightly larger - type 1 Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Uneven blotchy tone, nearly FDC.
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
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. Rubbed obverse, nearly FDC/FDC.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
1902 Proof Florin, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3981, ESC-3578, Davies 1530 (N). 11.30g. 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. Dark toned, obverse, FDC.
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
1902 Proof Shilling, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3982, ESC-3588, Davies 1550 (N). 5.66g. 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. Uneven light tone, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
1902 Proof Sixpence, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3983, ESC-3598, Davies 170 (N). 2.81g. 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. Lightly toned, FDC.
Estimate $250
Passed in
1902 Proof Maundy Set, Edward VII, 1901-1910. S-3985, ESC-3608, Davies 1610 (N). 4 coins with plain edge. 4d 1.89g, 3d 1.41g, 2d 0.93g and 1d 0.45g. 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. Well matched even grey toned, FDC. (4)
Estimate $350
SOLD $260
Coronation of George V, 1911, medallion in bronze (51mm) by B.Machennal (BHM 4022; Eimer 1922a) with smaller (than silver) case of issue. Dull brown matt finish, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Coronation of George V, 1911, medallion in silver (51mm) by B.Machennal (BHM 4022; Eimer 1922a) with case of issue. Matt white silver finish light grey tone, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
1911 Proof Long Set Case, George V, 1910-1936. S-PS11 Coronation. Five Sovereigns to Maundy Penny. (12 coins) Official red Moroccan leather case. Mintage 2,812 sets issued. No bronze or base metal coins were issued as part of these proof sets. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $240
1911 Proof Five Sovereigns, George V, 1910-1936. S-3994, W&R 414, L&S 17. (S) 39.92g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon small B.P. in relief below right of exergue, which contains the date. Miniscule obverse hairlines, choice, virtually FDC and scarce.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $35,000
1911 Proof Two Sovereigns, George V, 1910-1936. S-3995, W&R 415 (S). 15.94g. Reverse - Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the Dragon, small B.P. in relief below right of exergue. Minor contact marks and hairlines, nearly FDC and scarce.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $4,800
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. Choice 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. Choice FDC with slight orange tone, scarce.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,700