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Edward I, (1272-1307), silver farthing, Class 2, London Mint, (S.1444, N.1052). Fine - nearly very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
Edward III, (1327-1377), fourth coinage (1351-77), pre-treaty period (1351-61), silver groat, class E (1354-5), London mint, mm cross 2 (4.45 g), (S.1567); Henry V, (1413-1422), silver penny class G, Durham, mullet and annulet by crown and in one quarter of the reverse, (0.81 g), (S.1784); another York mint, quatrefoil in centre, with mullet and trefoil by crown, (0.86 g), (S.1788). Fine - very fine all housed in a described glass frame, unusual and interesting. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $380
Henry VI, first reign (1422-1461), silver groat (3.88g, 2h), Calais mint, annulets at neck and in two quarters on reverse. Small die break by hair, attractive cabinet tone, good very fine/ nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,100
Passed in
Henry VII, (1485-1509, silver groat (26mm, 3.01g, 7h), Tower mint, obv. crowned facing bust within double polylobe with fleurs at cusp, two jewelled arches in crown, rev. long cross pattee, triple pellets in quarters (North 1705b, S.2198A). Toned, deposits, a few minor marks, very fine.
Estimate $800
Passed in
Henry VIII (1509-1547), second coinage, silver groat (25mm, 2.79g, 12h), Tower mint, struck 1526-44, crowned bust right, coat of arms over long cross fourchee (North 1797, S.2337E). Edge split, slight double strike on reverse, iridescent toning with traces of lustre, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $800
Passed in
Mary, (1553-1554), groat, mm pomegranate (S.2492). Chipped and scratched, otherwise fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $120
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), third or fourth issue, silver sixpence, 1571, mm castle (S.2562). Toned, slight flan crack at 6, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), fifth issue, threepence, 1579, mm Greek cross, (S.2565); sixth issue, penny, mm anchor, (S.2580). Surface roughness, fine. (2)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), fifth issue, 1578-82, threehalfpence, 1578, mm Greek cross (S.2574). Toned, some corrosion as a Thames find, nearly very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), sixth issue 1582-1600, halfgroat, mm A (S.2579). Toned, nearly fine - fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603), milled coinage 1561-71, silver sixpence, 1562, mm star (S.2596). Obverse die break at 9, toned good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $550
Elizabeth I - George III, a selection of worn examples, Elizabeth I, threepence, date worn (S.2565?); Charles I, silver penny, minted c1631 (S.2828); George III, maundy silver penny 1779 (S.3759); cartwheel pennies, 1797 (4) (S.3777); Bank token, three shillings, 1811 (S.3771); Queen Victoria, silver fourpence or groat, 1838 (2) (S.3913); also, Queen Victoria, modern fantasy piece dated, 1879; Bolivia, two reales, 1816 (KM.83). Good - FDC. (12)
Estimate $80
SOLD $240
Elizabeth I, (1558-1603) to Elizabeth II, silver three farthings 1575 (S.2471), silver three halfpence, 1575 (S.2569); copper quarter farthings 1839, 1852, 1853; copper third farthings 1827, 1835, 1844 (S.3952), bronze 1866, 1868, 1878, 1881, 1884, 1885, 1902, 1913; copper half farthings 1828, 1830, 1837, 1839, 1842, 1843, 1844, 1847, 1851, 1852, 1853; farthings, James I (S.2679); Charles I (S.3183,89,90,3203,4,6,7) 1672-4 (S.3394); tin 1692 (S,3451); 1694, 1695, 1697, 1699, 1700, 1714 Anne (fine only)(S.3625); 1720-4, 1730, 1732-7 (both), 1739, 1744, 1746, 1749 (2), 1750, 1754 (both); 1773, 1774, 1775 (S.3775), copper 1799-1859 (42); bronze 1860-1956 (105), also Norwich town token 1667, described in 2x2 holders in a binder album. Very good - uncirculated. (215)
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $2,100
Charles I, (1625-1649), Tower Mint, silver halfcrown, mm portcullis, 1633-4, type 2C (S.2771). Minor obverse scratches, toned, fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Charles I, (1625-1649), electrotype Oxford Mint silver pattern crown 1644, by T. Rawlins (21.58g) (cf S.2948). Even light grey tone, good very fine.
Estimate $800
SOLD $750
Charles I, (1625-1649), Newark besieged 1645-6, shilling 1645 (S.3142) lozenge shaped. Toned good very fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $4,000
SOLD $5,000
Oliver Cromwell, silver crown by T. Simon, 1658/7 (S.3226). Blue grey toned, dent and scratch on the obverse, die break extends rim to rim, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,400
Charles II, pattern 'Petition' crown, 1663, by Thomas Simon, with two line edge inscription, a quality British Museum electrotype (cf S.3354A). Toned, good extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,200
Charles II, pattern 'Petition' crown, 1663, plain edge (38.43g) cast. (cf S.3354B). Very fine/ good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Charles II, silver crown, second bust, 1666 elephant below (S.3356). Very good and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $600
Charles II, maundy set, silver fourpence, twopence, and penny, 1979 (S.3392), missing threepence. Nearly extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Charles II - Elizabeth II, 1672 - 1970, collection of copper and bronze halfpennies 1672, 1673 (S.3393), 1690, 1691 tin issue (S.3448,9); 1694, 1697, 1698 (S.3555), 1699 (2), 1700 (S.3556), 1717-1724, 1729-40, 1742-1753, 1770-1775, 1799-1859 (29); bronze 1860-1970, plus tokens (12), all in binder album, each described and priced by the collector, noted 1845 (rare), 1848/7 brockage. Fair - FDC. (213)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,400
William and Mary - George V, halfcrowns, 1692 (S.3436) ex brooch mount; 1816, 1817 (S.3788); 1835, 1836 (S.3834); 1889 (S.3934); 1902 (S.3979); 1916 (S.4011). All worn, good - good fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
George I, sixpence, 1723 SSC (S.3652). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $160
SOLD $200
George II, young head, shilling, 1741/39 roses (S.3701). Attractive golden grey tone, extremely fine.
Estimate $600
Passed in
George II - George VI, silver twopence, 1746 (S.3716), 1838 (S3914E); threepence, 1887 (S.3934) maundy set, 1944 (S.4086) (missing case). Very fine - nearly uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
George III, emergency issue, silver dollar, Charles IIII, 1792 D.A., Santiago mint, Chile, with oval countermark (S.3765A). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $750
George III, emergency issue, oval countermarked silver dollar on Charles IIII eight reales, Potosi Mint, 1795PP (S.3765A, ESC 131). Toned, minor obverse scratches, host coin nearly very fine, countermark nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $550
SOLD $440
George III, emergency issue, silver dollar, Charles IIII eight reales, 1797 F.M., Mexico City mint, with octagonal countermark (S.3766). Toned very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $800
George III, emergency issue, half dollar, Charles IIII four reales, 1792 MF, Madrid mint, with oval countermark (S.3767). Toned, good very fine and very scarce.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,100