Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 296

China, Qing Dynasty, Sycee gold Ingot from the Nanking shipwreck, c. 1750, cast as a bar in boat shape, stamped with a double gourd containing two ...

China, Qing Dynasty, Sycee gold Ingot from the Nanking shipwreck, c. 1750, cast as a bar in boat shape, stamped with a double gourd containing two Mandarin characters at its centre, the characters (trans. Treasure) at either end, rev. stamped twice, 365g. Light scuffs as usual for piece, otherwise very fine, accompanied by original auctioneers' Christie's The Nanking Cargo oak box numbered 102. The "Nanking" wreck subsequently proved to be the VOC Retourschip Geldermalsen. She was built in 1742 for the Zeeland chamber of the VOC, with a tonnage equivalent to 1,155 metric tonnes, one of the largest Dutch Eastindiamen. She foundered on a coral reef in the South China Sea in January 1752. The celebrated Amsterdam auction disposed of over 100,000 pieces of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain and 124 10-Tael gold sycees, eighteen of which were shoe-shaped and 106 of this rectangular shape. Provenance: Ex Nanking Cargo Auction, Christie's Amsterdam, 28th April to 2nd of May 1986, Lot 1859. Bought by A. H. Baldwin & Sons from Christie's Nanking Cargo Auction, 28th April to 2nd of May 1986. Ex Hong Kong Auction, A. H. Baldwin & Sons - Ma Tak Wo Auction 54, 4th April 2013, Lot 416.

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 185

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), cupro-nickel matte proof Crown, 1953, Coronation issue, Queen on horseback left, groundline below, GL initials to right f...

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), cupro-nickel matte proof Crown, 1953, Coronation issue, Queen on horseback left, groundline below, GL initials to right for designer Gilbert Ledward, crowned EIIR to the left and right of horse, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below with rose either side, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. BRITT OMN. REGINA. FIDEI. DEFENSOR, rev. crown at centre, cruciform emblems around, emblematic shields in angles, date either side of Welsh leek, toothed border and raised rim surrounding, edge inscribed with incuse English legend, +FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU, 27.76g (Bull 4334 R7; L&S 4; ESC 393J; S.4136). A superb example struck for experimental photographic purposes, graded by NGC as PF65 Matte, of the highest rarity. NGC Certification 6674851-005 The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith". From the advent of photography right up until digital cameras became the normality, the Royal Mint would produce limited quantities of matte proofs, not meant for the general public, but for the sole purpose of producing advertisements for their new releases. The issue that mint photographers faced was that brilliant proof coins were too reflective, and couldn't photograph well due to the flash of the old cameras used at the time. By producing a handful of matte coins, the mint was able to show off the designs of their coins in far greater detail. Provenance: Ex A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Auction 68, 28th September 2010, lot 3711.

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 119

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1853, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, initials ww incuse on truncation, ...

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1853, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, initials ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, Victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either side of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccliii, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. decimo septimo.", 28.31g (Bull 2584 R3; L&S 69; ESC 293; S.3884). Dappled toning on the obverse with toning spot in field, highly desirable and an extremely rare date, graded by NGC as PF61. NGC Certification 6674846-001 Made six years after the more common 1847 Gothic Crown (8,000 struck), the 1853 was struck in very limited number for that year's proof set. Quantity is unknown, but it seems proof sets of coins sold slowly, available to order through official agents of the time Hunt & Roskell as the public weren't permitted to deal directly with the Mint. 1853 sets weren't struck for an occasion but could be viewed as a vanity project of 1851's new Master of the Mint, astronomer Sir J.F.W. Herschel. On arrival he reorganised the Mint closing departments in favour of a centralised office with the Master in charge. By 1851-52 all older stock of 1839 proof sets had sold, so he insisted new sets of all denominations in proof quality be made for sale to the public on demand; sets were sold on a sporadic basis for years. The Gothic Crown was the key piece of silver and the largest physical coin in the set. One of the finest designs in the entire milled series, along with the 1839 Una & the Lion Five Pounds, it's one of the most coveted designs by Royal Academy Member William Wyon. 1,230 Gothic Crowns of all dates and varieties are graded by NGC and PCGS. Just 41 are 1853, less than 4%. Provenance: Ex St. James's Auctions, Auction 12, 5th November 2009, lot 611. Ex Saltford Coins, Bristol, purchased 12th October 2010.

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 118

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1847, UNDECIMO edge with roses and crowns, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust lef...

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1847, UNDECIMO edge with roses and crowns, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, initials ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, Victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either dies of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. undecimo.", 28.28g (Bull 2572 R6; L&S 60; ESC 342; S.3883). Mottled tone with proof brilliance, toning spot in obverse field, graded by NGC as PF64, one of only a few so finely graded. NGC Certification 1907793-001 The Latin legend translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse as "May God guard these united, in the year of our Lord 1847." The legend on the edge translates as "An ornament and a safeguard in the eleventh year of her reign." One of the most spectacular designs for a silver coin in the entire British Milled series, the Proof Gothic Crowns with lettered edge were limited to a mintage of only 8,000 pieces. William Wyon (1795-1851) was the Royal Academy engraver responsible and was at the peak of his career having also designed the equally impressive gold "Una and the Lion" Five Pound pieces dated 1839 also in Roman numerals. Provenance: Ex Hong Kong Auction 42, A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ma Tak Wo and Monetarium, 30th August 2007, lot 1139.

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 90

William IV (1830-37), silver Proof Crown, 1831, bare head right, initials W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and too...

William IV (1830-37), silver Proof Crown, 1831, bare head right, initials W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, rev. inverted die axis, quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, within Order of the Garter upon crowned robed mantle, date below, ANNO 1831, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, edge plain, 27.87g (Bull 2462; L&S 1; ESC 271 R2; S.3833). Attractively toned with some streakiness though with reflective surfaces, reverse better, graded by NGC as PF60, rare. NGC certification 6674846-002 The magnificent silver Proof Crowns of King William IV are the largest portrait coins readily available of him. William Wyon produced them to go towards the complete proof sets dated for the year of his Coronation of which some 120+ sets were produced. There were no doubt extra proof coins to sell singly at the time and the Crown exists in two main varieties, the first that had Wyon's name spelt out in full in raised letters on the truncation as Pistrucci had once done in the reign of George III. It seems this initial pattern was not accepted as the coin to go towards the proof set as the die was altered to read merely W.W. incuse on the truncation as we have herewith for the bulk of the coins that exist today. Some very rare transitional pieces show a trace of the W.WYON with lines ruled over the top to erase it on the struck coins and the W.W. incuse to the left, but most show merely the W.W. incuse. Provenance: Ex F. R. Kuenker, Auction 152, 12th March 2009, lot 5270. Ex Baldwin's Fixed Price List, Winter 2009, item BM062.

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 6

Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), gold Aureus, Rome, Aug.-Dec. AD 165, L. VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. TR P IIII ...

Lucius Verus (AD 161-169), gold Aureus, Rome, Aug.-Dec. AD 165, L. VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. TR P IIII IMP II COS II, Victory standing right, placing shield inscribed VIC AVG on palm tree, 7.27g, 5h (RIC III 525 [Marcus Aurelius]). Graded by NGC as Choice AU* 5/5 5/5 "Fine Style". NGC Certification 6674774-002 Provenance: Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 83, 17 June 2003, lot 990

Auction 10, 26 September 2023, Lot 1

Kings of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), gold Stater, early posthumous issue, Magnesia ad Meandrum, c. 319-305 BC, head of Athena right,...

Kings of Macedon, Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), gold Stater, early posthumous issue, Magnesia ad Meandrum, c. 319-305 BC, head of Athena right, rev. AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis, owl beneath left wing, monogram under right, thyrsus in right field, 8.51g, 11h (Price 1964 var [monogram as 1963]. Graded by NGC as Ch XF Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5, scarce with these field symbols. NGC Certification 6674843-001 Provenance: Ex Hong Kong Auction 42, A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ma Tak Wo and Monetarium, 30th August 2007, lot 836.

Auction 9, 6 June 2023, Lot 220

India, British India, East India Company, uniform series, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Mohur, 1841C, VICTORIA QUEEN, divided legend, head left, W.W. ...

India, British India, East India Company, uniform series, Victoria (1837-1901), gold Mohur, 1841C, VICTORIA QUEEN, divided legend, head left, W.W. on truncation, crossbar of 4 without serif, rev. EAST INDIA COMPANY, lion standing left, palm behind, in exergue ONE MOHUR, یاک اشرفی (yek ashrafi - one Ashrafi), 11.65g (SW 3.7; Pridmore 22). An appealing example with good residual lustre, graded by NGC as MS62. NGC Certification 6525740-001

Auction 8, 15 February 2023, Lot 202

Argentina, Río de la Plata, gold 8 Escudos, 1832/1, La Rioja mint, Incan Sol de Mayo centre, Spanish legend and beaded border surrounding, PROVINCI...

Argentina, Río de la Plata, gold 8 Escudos, 1832/1, La Rioja mint, Incan Sol de Mayo centre, Spanish legend and beaded border surrounding, PROVINCIAS DEL RIO DE LA PLATA, rosette at stop, rev. Seal of the Constitutional General Assembly of 1813 centre within laurel wreath, 4 draping flags surrounding, crossed canons and drum below, date at bottom with Spanish legend commencing left, EN UNION T LIBERTAD RA P 8S, edge grained, 27.28g (KM 21; Fr. 2; Onza 1556). A superb example of one of the rarest coins in all of Latin America, attractive orange toning around details with good lustre in fields, graded by NGC as AU58, one of only 5 known NGC Certification 6672762-001 The Spanish legend on the obverse translates as "Provinces of the River Plate," and on the reverse as "In Union and Freedom."

Auction 8, 15 February 2023, Lot 45

George II (1727-1760), silver Crown, 1736, young laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRA...

George II (1727-1760), silver Crown, 1736, young laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields with garter star at centre, roses and plumes in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., edge inscribed, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN ANNO. REGNI. NONO. (Bull 1664; ESC 121; S.3686). An exceptional example with attractive toning revealing good subdued mint lustre, graded by NGC as MS63, the highest graded example and rare. NGC Certification 6030729-005 The Latin legends translate to on obverse as "George the Second, by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector," and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire," additionally on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the tenth year of the reign."

Auction 8, 15 February 2023, Lot 40

James I (1603-1625), fine gold Rose Ryal of Thirty Shillings, Second coinage (1604-1619), King in robes seated facing on throne within tressure, ho...

James I (1603-1625), fine gold Rose Ryal of Thirty Shillings, Second coinage (1604-1619), King in robes seated facing on throne within tressure, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis below, initial mark escallop (1606-07), struck over rose on obverse, IACOBVS. D; G; MAG; BRIT; FRAN; ET. HIBER; REX., pellet and contraction mark stops, rev. quartered shield upon large rose, within beaded circle, .A. DNO. FACTVM. EST. ISTVD. ET. EST. MIRAB. IN. OCVLIS'. NRIS., pellet stops, 13.44g (Schneider -; Stewartby B/e; N 2079; S.2613). Toned, well struck with small flan chip into legend, otherwise good very fine, well preserved. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "James by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and on the reverse as "This is the Lord's doing and it is marvellous in our eyes" a Psalm from the Bible, which should read in full "A Domino Factum Est Istud Et Est Mirabile In Oculis Nostris". Such large gold coins were struck in 23 and a third carat "fine" gold. For further reference see Rose Ryals of James I 1605-17, by Lord Stewartby, British Numismatic Journal, Volume 71, 2005. The total gold output of fine gold for this mint mark of escallop which was in use from 11th July 1606 until 30th June 1607 was combined in the official accounts with the prior mint mark of rose to give a total of £8,916 which would also include output of fine gold Angels. Provenance: Ex Morton and Eden, Auction 64, 5th June 2013, lot 381. Ex A. H. Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Summer 2014, item BH063.

Auction 8, 15 February 2023, Lot 38

Edward VI (1547-53), silver Crown of Five Shillings, 1551, Fine Silver issue, King on horseback right, date below in Arabic numerals, wire line and...

Edward VI (1547-53), silver Crown of Five Shillings, 1551, Fine Silver issue, King on horseback right, date below in Arabic numerals, wire line and beaded inner circles surrounding with legend and beaded border around both sides, initial mark tun both sides, :EDWARD': VI: D: G': AGL': FRAnCI'. Z: hIB': REX::, rev. quartered shield over long cross fourchée, large fleur de lis, wire line and beaded inner circles, :POSVI DEVm: A DIVTOR E':mEVm, 30.83g (Lingford dies Z/12; N.1933; S.2478). Toned, well struck with pleasing blue tone, good very fine, well preserved. The 1551 dated crown is the first English coin to have the date displayed in our modern familiar way rather than in Roman numerals as some of the preceding coins of Edward of 1547-50 had displayed. This is also the first occasion an English Crown had been issued in silver having been exclusively a gold denomination up to this time. The gold Crowns continue as a concurrent issue until the last hammered issue of Charles II in circa 1662. The dated silver Crowns of our familiar format continue until 1553 whereupon there is not another until the 1642 issues at the Provincial mints of Charles I at Shrewsbury and Oxford. Page 8 of the Herbert M Lingford Collection part I sale catalogue lists all the die varieties of this interesting series of silver crowns (Glendining, 24th October 1950). Provenance: Ex Heritage, Chicago signature Sale 3024, 18th April 2013, lot 24148. Ex Spink Coin Auction, 25th March 2015, lot 588.

Auction 7, 21 September 2022, Lot 230

Edward VIII (1936), nickel-brass dodecagonal pattern Threepence, 1937, bare head left, HP below for designer T. Humphrey Paget, Latin legend surrou...

Edward VIII (1936), nickel-brass dodecagonal pattern Threepence, 1937, bare head left, HP below for designer T. Humphrey Paget, Latin legend surrounding, EDWARDVS VIII D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP., rev. thrift plant within circle, value THREE above, PENCE below, date split either side, weight 6.08g (S.4064B). Some toning, scratches and hairlines commensurate with moderate handling, otherwise well-preserved and pleasing, of the highest rarity, graded by NGC as MS61. NGC Certification 4241976-007. Note: The NGC holder has split but the coin is still housed within. The Latin legends translate as on obverse "Edward the Eighth, by the grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". Provenance: Ex Penn Collection, Heritage Auctions, 21 January 2021, lot 31245

Auction 7, 21 September 2022, Lot 206

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1708, Edinburgh Mint, struck from local dies both sides, E* below draped Edinburgh bust left, Latin leg...

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1708, Edinburgh Mint, struck from local dies both sides, E* below draped Edinburgh bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union narrow shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, retrograde z type 1 and oval type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 5.99g (Bull 1441 R2; ESC 1151D R2; C&R 629 R3; S.3609A). Prooflike reflectivity beneath deep cabinet tone, sharply struck with no prominent flaws or adjustment marks, good extremely fine, very rare and likely the finest known example, in-hand viewing recommended for a full appreciation of its beauty. The Latin legends translate as "Anne by the grace of God" on obverse, and on the reverse "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." Not part of the Property of a Gentleman Collection, and never submitted for third-party grading.

Auction 7, 21 September 2022, Lot 186

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1853, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, tre...

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1853, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either dies of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccliii, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. decimo septimo." (Bull 2583 R3; L&S 69; ESC 293; S.3884). Amongst the finest examples known, some trivial dark spots to obverse, otherwise highly appealing with deep reflective fields and frosted devices, lightly toned, graded by NGC as PF63+ ULTRA CAMEO, the only 1853 Crown to have received a DCAM or UCAM accolade. NGC Certification 6318182-001. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse as "May God guard these united, in the year of our Lord 1853." The legend on the edge translates as "An ornament and a safeguard in the seventeenth year of her reign."

Auction 7, 21 September 2022, Lot 148

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 BC), gold Distater, lifetime-early posthumous issue, Amphipolis mint, c.336-320 BC, Athena fa...

Kingdom of Macedon, Alexander III, The Great (336-323 BC), gold Distater, lifetime-early posthumous issue, Amphipolis mint, c.336-320 BC, Athena facing right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with serpent, rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis, cantharus on left, 17.71g., 10h (Price 167c; Müller 192). Toned over rich lustre, a superb piece, graded by NGC as Ch XF, 5/5 3/5, edge marks. NGC Certification 6380505-001. Provenance: Ex. J. Desneux, Hess-Leu 49, 27-28 April 1971, lot 128

Auction 6, 28 June 2022, Lot 84

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1847, UN DECIMO edge, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on...

Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Gothic Crown, 1847, UN DECIMO edge, engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, victoria dei gratia britanniar. reg: f: d., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either dies of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. undecimo." (Bull 2571; Davies 472; L&S 57; ESC 288; S.3883). An outstanding example graded by PCGS as PR63 CAMEO, deeply reflective with a pale gold tone, light frost over Victoria's portrait giving a pleasing cameo contrast, premium even for the grade and one of the most sought-after coins of the British Crown series.

Auction 5, 15 March 2022, Lot 14

Brutus with L. Plaetorius Caestianus, silver 'Eid Mar' Denarius, c.43-44 BC, struck to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides o...

Brutus with L. Plaetorius Caestianus, silver 'Eid Mar' Denarius, c.43-44 BC, struck to commemorate the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, head right, BRVT [ ] L·PLAET·CEST, rev. Pileus between two mismatching daggers, EID. MAR. below (FFC 10. B. Iunia 52 and Plaetoria 13. Syd. 1301. C 15. Sear Imperators 216. Kent-Hirmer pl. 27, 98 [these dies], Cahn, EIDibus MARtiis, Q. Tic. 18, 1989, 10b and pl. 2, 108, Cr. 508/3); together on necklace with 12 Republic/Imperatorial Denarii including Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Scorpio, silver Denarius, 47-46 BC, Utica mint, struck during African campaign. An intriguing group, each coin darkened with saltwater porosity from their time in the sea, all later coated with silver plate, each holed two or three times, the Ides of March Denarius clearly identifiable with some good detail remaining, extremely rare and one of the most iconic numismatic issues of the ancient world. (13) 'Roman Coins Found at Joppa' – these coins, Spink Numismatic Circular XC, November 1982, p.306

Auction 5, 15 March 2022, Lot 2

Early Anglo-Saxon Period (600-775), gold Thrymsa, Substantive Gold Phase (c.630-50), London, type III.i, crude facing bust, crosses flanking, rev. ...

Early Anglo-Saxon Period (600-775), gold Thrymsa, Substantive Gold Phase (c.630-50), London, type III.i, crude facing bust, crosses flanking, rev. cross in central circle, O to left, c-shape to right, retrograde legend surrounding, LONDVNIV, 1.33g (SCBI 63 [BM], p. 87, note 27 [this coin cited]; Metcalf 52-5; cf. N.21; S.757). Crisply detailed with hints of red tone, an exemplary representative of this extremely rare type, graded by NGC as MS62.

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Edward VIII (acceded 20 January, abdicated 10 December 1936, died 25 May 1972), gold proof pattern Sovereign, 1937, bare head of King facing left, ...

Edward VIII (acceded 20 January, abdicated 10 December 1936, died 25 May 1972), gold proof pattern Sovereign, 1937, bare head of King facing left, HP initials below for engraver Thomas Humphrey Paget, Latin legend surrounding, EDWARDVS VIII D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP:, finely toothed border within twin concentric circles and raised rim both sides, rev. struck en médaille, St. George with flowing cloak and helmet with streamer, slaying dragon with sword, broken lance on ground to lower left, date in exergue, engraver initials B.P. to upper right for late Benedetto Pistrucci, edge finely milled, 8.04g (Bentley -; Marsh 296A R6; Dyer p.23-24 and plate D; WR 434 R6; Giordano P11; cf S.4063). One of just six examples available to commerce, extremely rare, graded by NGC as PF63 CAMEO.

Auction 4, 21 September 2021, Lot 240

James II (1685-88), silver Crown, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev....

James II (1685-88), silver Crown, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. . ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+, 30.17g (Bull 743; ESC 78; S.3407 – this coin). As struck, an exceptional example both in its production and preservation, so well-made as to appear to be some form of proof or specimen, handsomely toned, the finest known for the type.

Auction 4, 21 September 2021, Lot 239

Charles II (1660-85), gold Two Guineas, 1664, elephant below first laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. D...

Charles II (1660-85), gold Two Guineas, 1664, elephant below first laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, four interlinked Cs at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX., 16.77g (Schneider 430; EGC 204; MCE 32; S.3334). Softly struck on the highest points but with trivial evidence of handling, minor hairlines over reflective original surfaces, small edge nick on reverse at 3 o'clock, pleasing red toning around devices, extremely fine.

Auction 4, 21 September 2021, Lot 236

Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), gold Broad of Twenty Shillings, 1656, engraved by Thomas Simon, laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding...

Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), gold Broad of Twenty Shillings, 1656, engraved by Thomas Simon, laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D. G. R.P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB. &c PRO. rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date either side of top crown, .PAX. QVÆRITVR. BELLO., edge straight grained, 9.08g (Schneider 367; WR 39 R2; Lessen A2; N.2744; S.3225). The usual light hairlines in the field, otherwise almost as-struck, an exceptional representative of this coveted issue with handsome deep-red toning in the legends.

Auction 4, 21 September 2021, Lot 233

Charles I (1625-49), silver pattern Unite, 1630, by Nicholas Briot, elaborate bare bust of king left, with flowing hair and lace collar, legend and...

Charles I (1625-49), silver pattern Unite, 1630, by Nicholas Briot, elaborate bare bust of king left, with flowing hair and lace collar, legend and beaded border surrounding, CAROLVS. D: G. MAGN. BRITANN. FRANC. ET. HIB. REX., initial mark flower on obverse only, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, crowned C to left, crowned R to right, initial mark of St. George slaying the dragon, date above, legend and beaded border surrounding, AVSPICIIS. REX. MAGNE. TVIS 1630, terminal mark small B, 9.97g (cf. Brooker, 1242-in gold; N.-:S.-). As struck with only light surface marks, exceptionally well preserved, excessively rare, one of the only specimens in private hands, amongst the finest examples of Charles I's portraiture.

Auction 4, 21 September 2021, Lot 156

George IV (1820-30), gold proof Five Pounds, 1826, engraved by William Wyon, bare head left, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEO...

George IV (1820-30), gold proof Five Pounds, 1826, engraved by William Wyon, bare head left, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, rev. quartered shield of arms with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover upon crowned ermine mantle, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO (WR 213 R3; L&S 27; Hill F6 S; S.3797; Fr.373; KM.702). Some light hairlines and nicks, has been graded by NGC in their early period circa 1989-92 as PF63, before any extra accolade to the grade number existed, becoming rare to see in European auctions and especially in such an impressive state of preservation. NGC certification 162062-005. Circa 400 pieces struck. The Latin obverse legend translates as "George the Fourth, by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith," and on the edge "an ornament and a safeguard, in the seventh year of the reign." Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2004, item MG1255.

Auction 3, 27 April 2021, Lot 234

Bermuda, Sommer Islands Company, 'Hogge Money' token or coin, c17th-18th century, potentially a near-contemporary tribute piece, boar facing left a...

Bermuda, Sommer Islands Company, 'Hogge Money' token or coin, c17th-18th century, potentially a near-contemporary tribute piece, boar facing left atop vegetation, no mark of value above, toothed border, rev. ship sailing left, four gunports, toothed border, 1.41g/21.76gr. Crude as is typical for this issue with green patina and minor surface corrosion, otherwise sharply struck with bold detail to the designs, about very fine, a potentially unique piece and unmatched offering within the Bermudian numismatic series, accompanied by NGC 'No Decision' insert. NGC Certification 5880765-001. Discovered by a metal detectorist in Kent, June 2019. PAS record ID 960656 – accessible at https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/960656 'Unique Bermuda Hogge Money "Penny" Discovered in Kent' - this coin, Coin News, March 2021 'Question marks over rare Bermuda coin up for auction in the UK' – this coin, The Royal Gazette, Bermuda, 15th March 2021

Auction 3, 27 April 2021, Lot 187

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Two Hundred Pounds, 2019, 2 Ounces of 999.9 fine gold, from the Great Engravers series, commemorating the Una ...

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Two Hundred Pounds, 2019, 2 Ounces of 999.9 fine gold, from the Great Engravers series, commemorating the Una and the Lion design by William Wyon, crowned head right, JC initials below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 200 POUNDS. 2019, rev. Queen Victoria as Una leading the British lion left, holding orb and sceptre, thick plain ground line, date in Roman numerals below, MMXIX, W. WYON R.A. curving below, legend around upper half, DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS., milled edge, 62.62g (S.GE2). Amongst the most popular modern coin designs, a flawless piece, graded by NGC as PF70 ULTRA CAMEO. NGC Certification 6135171-001. Mintage: limited edition of 225 coins issued Faithfully recreated by the Royal Mint with a 'soft' proof finish, the 2019 Una and the Lion design issued as part of the Great Engravers series has proved to be one of the most popular modern Mint issuances ever struck.

Auction 3, 27 April 2021, Lot 182

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof One Thousand Pounds, 2020, 1 Kilogram of 999.9 fine gold, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Th...

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof One Thousand Pounds, 2020, 1 Kilogram of 999.9 fine gold, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Three Graces Crown by William Wyon first struck in 1817, crowned head right, JC initials below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 1000 POUNDS. 2020, rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Ireland embracing with a harp, thistle and shield at their feet quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE (unbreakable league) around, W. WYON in the left field, milled edge, 1000.00g. As struck, has been graded by NGC as PF70 ULTRA CAMEO, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE, accompanied by its original Royal Mint box, outer packaging and with Certificate of Authenticity no.009. NGC Certification 6135167-001 Mintage: limited edition of 20 coins only

The New York Sale LIII, 14 January 2021, lot 3168

George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Pattern Two Pounds, 1820. Laureate head right by Benedetto Pistrucci, date below, legend and toothed border surr...

George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Pattern Two Pounds, 1820. Laureate head right by Benedetto Pistrucci, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:, rev. inverted die axis, St George and dragon right, initials W.W.P. raised on ground below broken lance for Mint Master William Wellesley Pole, B.P. to upper right of exergue, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN* ANNO REGNI LX*, weight 15.97g (Hawkins 134; WR 179 R3; S.3784). Some minor scratches in line with the grade, an otherwise immensely pleasing specimen graded by NGC as PF63 Ultra Cameo, the joint second highest certified by both NGC and PCGS.

The New York Sale XLIX, 15 January 2020, lot 1272

Edward VIII (Jan-Dec 1936), Silver Pattern Crown of Five Shillings, 1937. Struck on 0.500 silver, bare head left, HP below for designer T. Humphrey...

Edward VIII (Jan-Dec 1936), Silver Pattern Crown of Five Shillings, 1937. Struck on 0.500 silver, bare head left, HP below for designer T. Humphrey Paget, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VIII D: G: BR: OMN: REX, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, crowned lion supporter to left, unicorn supporter to right, K and G within legs of each supporter for reverse designer Kruger Gray, all on ground line with emblematic banner in three parts, DIEU /ET MON / DROIT, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, lower legend CROWN: 1937., upper legend FID: DEF: : IND: IMP, edge milled, weight 28.24g (Giordano P10a; Bull 4000 R6; Davies 2000; cf.L&S.p110; ESC -; KM.Pn131; S.4063). Toned, with some blemishes, very slight abrasion to small part at top of obverse rim, probably contemporary with manufacture, otherwise practically as struck, mint state and one of the key rarities to the Crown series, the only singular Crown currently available and an unrivalled opportunity for a collector, the only other Crown available is currently part of a complete set in the Tyrant Collection, of the highest rarity thus.

The New York Sale XLIX, 15 January 2020, lot 1263

Anne (1702-14). Silver Crown of Five Shillings, Pre-Union type, 1703, VIGO. Below draped bust left, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, AN...

Anne (1702-14). Silver Crown of Five Shillings, Pre-Union type, 1703, VIGO. Below draped bust left, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and outer toothed border surrounding.MAG BR. FRA. ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters.+. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, weight 29.85g (Bull 1340; ESC 99; KM.519.1; S.3576). Toned, well struck with just a few tiny flecks and spots with a hint of adjustment on reverse, good extremely fine and on par with the finest examples available, rare thus.

The New York Sale XLIX, 15 January 2020, lot 1250

Henry VII (1485-1509), Silver Testoon of Twelve Pence, profile issue, type 1. Crowned bust facing right, all within linear and beaded circle only b...

Henry VII (1485-1509), Silver Testoon of Twelve Pence, profile issue, type 1. Crowned bust facing right, all within linear and beaded circle only broken by cross atop ornate crown, legend and outer beaded border surrounding, initial mark small lis, hEnRIcvsx DI'x Grax REX, AnGliex Zx FR', rev. quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, lis in each fork of cross which extend to outer border, legend with inner and outer beaded borders surrounding, initial mark small lis, POSVI DEV'x A DIVTO' E'x mEV'x, weight 9.07g (P&W dies 1/1; S.C.B.I. 23:759-760; Stewartby 1a, page 430; N.1740; S.2251). Traces of contemporary gilding both sides with associated surface marks, otherwise very fine with a great portrait, the key initial rarity to the Shilling series, with an excellent provenance, very rare.

Auction 2, 24 September 2019, Lot 198

Charles II (1660-85), silver Pattern "Reddite" crown, 1663, engraved and signed by Thomas Simon, struck from the same dies as the famed "Petition" ...

Charles II (1660-85), silver Pattern "Reddite" crown, 1663, engraved and signed by Thomas Simon, struck from the same dies as the famed "Petition" crown, "fine work" laureate and draped bust right, Simon italic below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS II. DEI. GRA, rev. struck en medaille, crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, St. George and dragon in ruled Garter in centre, French inscription in garter, HONI. SOIT. QVI. MAL. Y. PENSE, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, last two words half size font, REDDITE . QVÆ . CÆSARIS . CÆSARI & CT. POST, followed by depiction of the sun appearing out of a cloud, weight 31.39g (L&S 7; Bull 431 R5; ESC 73 R5; S.3354B). Peppered with light surface marks, some nicks both sides, short scratch from eyebrow along junction with hair, toned, more attractive on reverse, otherwise about very fine / a bold very fine, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as SP35, extremely rare.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 88

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Five Pounds, 1839, young filleted head left, front fillet with six full scrolls cresting to right, rear hair fillet with...

Victoria (1837-1901), gold Five Pounds, 1839, young filleted head left, front fillet with six full scrolls cresting to right, rear hair fillet with eleven leaves, W WYON. RA. raised on truncation for engraver and designer William Wyon, legend and ornamental toothed border surrounding both sides, VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F: D:, rev. The Queen as Una leading the British lion left, holding orb and sceptre, thick plain ground line, date in Roman numerals below, MDCCCXXXIX, W. WYON R.A. curving below, legend around upper half, DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS. edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, wire line raised border above and below, rose stops, DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI TERTIO *, weight 39.26g (L&S 17 dies 2AW; W&R 278; S.3851). Toned with a light red colour, number of light handling marks and hairlines in the fields both sides, small dig on neck, two light hairline scratches in obverse field behind head, the raised design both sides, relatively problem free, tiny black spot on reverse field below second G of legend, otherwise in UK grading terms good extremely fine and rare; has been graded and encapsulated by NGC as PF62 Cameo. NGC certification 4697969-001. Provenance: Ex Spink Coin Auction 141, 22nd March 2000, lot 351. Illustrated on front cover. The Latin legend upon this coin translate as on the obverse "Victoria, by the grace of od, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse as "May God direct my steps," a Psalm from the Bible. The edge inscription translates as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign," a reference to safeguarding the coin from the then defunct illegal practice of edge clipping gold coins. The gold "Una and the lion" Five Pounds of 1839 represents the pinnacle of the modern milled British gold coin series. Amongst the most classic of the coin designs in the entire British series, engraver William Wyon's master work at the height of his career, was produced as the key coin for the anticipated proof set of all the young head denominations that are dated 1839. Royal Mint record shows that some 400 sets were issued, which were sold gradually over the following decade or more, though undoubtedly single coins like this were available too. The obverse design depicts the young Queen then only around 20 years of age with her hair bound and filleted, the leading front fillet ornamented with six full scrolls like cresting waves passing to the right; the rear fillet with ten pairs of leaves pointing upwards along a stem, with an extra one at the lower extreme and a partial extra pair at top. The Wyon name is displayed prominently raised on the truncation of the neck, with his credentials as a member of the Royal Academy of Art. The reverse depicts a classical scene of the Queen as Una leading the British lion which is based on one of the longest poems ever written "The Faerie Queene" by the Tudor poet Edmund Spenser (1553-99). The Queen as "Una" represents Truth, as truth is one, and is depicted in book one of the fable upon adventures with the Patron Saint of Great Britain, St George. They are driven by a storm into the "Wandering Wood" where they shelter in Hypocrisy's cell together. Once the storm has passed, St George then leaves Una behind, who is then attended to by the lion and leads her onwards in her quest to ultimately reunite with St George.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 72

Anne (1702-14), gold Five Guineas, 1711, second draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform...

Anne (1702-14), gold Five Guineas, 1711, second draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union emblematic dimidiated shields, ten strings to Irish harp, emblematic sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET.HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters, .+. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO., weight 41.86g (Schneider 531; M.C.E. 202; S.3568). Lightly toned with underlying brilliance, small nick on shoulder, some other light marks, otherwise extremely fine, reverse better, rare, in NGC holder graded MS61, the highest graded by NGC, only one graded higher by PCGS. NGC certification 4829505-006 Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2007, item MG1801.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 70

William III (1694-1702), gold Five Guineas, 1699, elephant and castle below first laureate bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIE...

William III (1694-1702), gold Five Guineas, 1699, elephant and castle below first laureate bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, six strings to Irish harp, emblematic sceptres in angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET.HIB. REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, inverted As for Vs in error, +. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. UNDECIMO., weight 41.72g (Schneider 479; M.C.E. 170; S.3455). Attractively toned with red copper colouration, underlying brilliance, very light adjustment at centre of head, otherwise extremely fine and very rare this well preserved, in NGC holder graded MS62, the highest graded by NGC or PCGS. NGC certification 4829505-005 Provenance: Ex A Collection of Five Guinea Pieces 1668-1753, Morton and Eden, Auction 6, 11th December 2003, lot 381. The elephant and castle is the badge of the African Company that supplied gold bullion to make this coinage. The "Samuel King" Survey, "The Rarity of Five Guinea Pieces – An Analysis" co-authored by this cataloguer revealed a total of only 29 examples of the elephant and castle below bust passing through the British market place in a 45-year period up until 2005, the most seldomly encountered Five Guineas of King William III.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 65

Charles II (1660-85), gold Five Guineas, 1675, elephant below first laureate bust right similar style with shorter ribbon ties, legend and toothed ...

Charles II (1660-85), gold Five Guineas, 1675, elephant below first laureate bust right similar style with shorter ribbon ties, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, eight strings to Irish harp, emblematic sceptres in angles, four interlinked C's at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET.HIB. REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, .*.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. VICESIMO. SEPTIMO.*, weight 41.84g (Schneider -; M.C.E. 11; S.3329). Very attractively toned with underlying mint brilliance, a pleasing extremely fine and as good as you would expect to see for a Charles II Five Guineas, superb, in NGC holder graded MS62+, the highest graded by NGC or PCGS. NGC certification 4829505-002. The elephant mark is the badge of the African Company that supplied gold bullion to make this coinage. The "Samuel King" Survey, "The Rarity of Five Guinea Pieces – An Analysis" co-authored by this cataloguer revealed a total of only six examples of the elephant below bust passing through the British market place in a 45 year period up until 2005, one of the lowest numbers generated for Charles II in this survey. Based on the survey findings the date of 1675 is the fourth rarest for Charles II. The coin offered here being the one from the Samuel King collection and others as defined below. Provenance: Ex Glendining, 26th June 1963, lot 4. Ex Lady Duveen, Glendining, 29th September 1964, lot 87. Ex R. Strauss, Sotheby, 26th May 1994, lot 171. Ex Samuel King, Spink Coin Auction 173, 5th May 2005, lot 98.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 34

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold George Noble of six shillings and eight pence, second coinage (1526-44), initial mark rose (struck November 1526-29) bot...

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold George Noble of six shillings and eight pence, second coinage (1526-44), initial mark rose (struck November 1526-29) both sides of coin, ship sailing right with large Tudor rose on mast, h and K above for Henry VIII and Katharine of Aragon, linear circle and abbreviated Latin legend surrounding which reads in Gothic lettering, hEnRIC'x DI'x G'x R'x AGL'x Zx FRAnC'x DnS'x hIBERnI, rev. St George in armour on rearing horse slaying the dragon with a long lance, linear circle and abbreviated Latin legend surrounding which reads in Gothic lettering, TALIxx DICA'xxSIGoxx mES'xx FLVCTVRIxx nEQVIT, weight 4.51g (Whitton p.187, plate XII, No.14; cf.Schneider 576; North 1785; S.2270). Slightly finer than the Schneider example and the finest example we know of for this denomination, with a lengthy provenance from some of the most well-known collections of the past, well struck on a full flan, good very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Ex James Dodsley Cuff, Sotheby, 8th June 1854, lot 986. Ex Lord Hastings (Jacob Astley, 16th Baron, died 1859), sold as "Nobleman" Sotheby, 15th November 1880, lot 287. Ex James Edward Moon, Sotheby, 7th May 1901, lot 95. Ex Thomas Bliss (1849-1914), Sotheby, 22nd March 1916, lot 256. Ex Alexander Mann (1857-1916), Sotheby, 29th October 1917, lot 266. Ex Dr Ernest Christison Carter (1865-1950), collection sold en bloc to A H Baldwin, 1950. Ex Gordon Vincent Doubleday (1914-93), Glendining, 20th November 1961, lot 90. Ex R. Duncan Beresford-Jones (1903-2000), Spink Auction 29, 2nd June 1983, lot 32. Ex "Danny Arnold" Collection, sold as anonymous, Spink Auction 97, 13th May 1993, lot 6. Ex Lucien M La Riviere (1922-2012), Spink Auction 124, 18th November 1997, lot 1729. Ex Samuel King, Spink Auction 173, 5th May 2005, lot 29. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Henry by the Grace of God, King of England and France and Lord of Ireland"; and on the reverse "Consecrated by such a sign the mind cannot waver:" taken from the 4th Century hymn "Hymnus Ante Somnum" by Prudentius. The George Noble was a new denomination in the reign of King Henry VIII and appears on the indenture for the second coinage of 5th November 1526 at a value of six shillings and eight pence and a weight of 71.1 grains (4.607g) in 23 carat 3 ½grains fine gold probably to meet the demand for a coin equivalent to half the continental mark. The indenture occurred in response to Cardinal Wolsey being commissioned on 24th June 1526 authorising him to make whatever adjustments were necessary to bring English coins into parity with the principal Continental currencies and therefore encourage bullion into the Mint for coining. The Tower pound of weight of 5,400 grains (349.914g) was also abandoned this year in favour of the Troy pound of 5,760 grains (373.242g). These coins also feature the initial K of Queen Katharine of Aragon as is seen on the Crowns of the Double Rose that also date from this coinage. The George Noble was apparently never struck in large quantity nor for very long and the surviving sample of coins we have today is minuscule, as is the Half George Noble of the highest rarity with only three examples known. The George Noble offered herewith is perhaps the finest survivor in private hands with a wonderful provenance trail.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 31

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower Mint, type IIa, struck at a 23 carat gold standard on a small module, initial ...

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower Mint, type IIa, struck at a 23 carat gold standard on a small module, initial mark small lis both sides, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, slipped trefoil type stops, hEnRIC; 8; DI; GRA; AnGL', FRAnCIE; Z; hIBERn'; REX;, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, HR ligatured on banner below, Latin legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, error A absent in third word, slipped trefoil stops, IhS; AVTEM; TRnSIEnS; PER MEDIVM; ILLORVM; IBATxx, weight 12.88g (Schneider 608; N.1824; S.2290). Toned, just a couple of slight striking weaknesses evident, otherwise good very fine for issue, very rare indeed to be struck in fine gold at this weight standard.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 30

Henry VII (1485-1509), fine gold Sovereign of twenty shillings, group III (issued c.Spring 1493-Autumn 1495), crowned robed figure of King sitting ...

Henry VII (1485-1509), fine gold Sovereign of twenty shillings, group III (issued c.Spring 1493-Autumn 1495), crowned robed figure of King sitting facing on throne, holding orb and sceptre, greyhound and dragon supporters on throne pillars, ten fleur de lis around throne, Latin legend with inner and outer beaded borders surrounding, initial mark dragon both sides, mullet colon stops both sides, hENRICVS: DEI: GRACIA: REX: ANGLIE: ET: FRANCIE: DNS: IBAR, rev. quartered shield of arms upon blooming rose, within ten arc double tressure of beaded and linear makeup, lion and lis alternation within each arc, Latin legend with inner and outer beaded border surrounding, *IhESVS* AVTEM* TRANSIENS: PER: MEDIVM: ILLORVM: IBAT: :, weight 15.34g (SCBI 23:78; Schneider 549; P&W III; N.1691; S.2174). Flan a little undulating, some surface marks and light wear to high points, otherwise good fine to almost very fine and very rare.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 20

Edward III (1327-77), gold Half-Noble of Three Shillings and Fourpence, second period (1344-46), London Mint, King standing with sword and quartere...

Edward III (1327-77), gold Half-Noble of Three Shillings and Fourpence, second period (1344-46), London Mint, King standing with sword and quartered shield in ship sailing right, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, small saltire stops, ED WARD'x GRA'x REX'x AnGL' z FRAnC'x DnSx HyB, rev. L for London at centre of ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark cross pattée with pair of small saltires either side, +xx DOmInEx nE In x FVRORExx TVOxx ARGVASxx mExx, weight 4.41g (Schneider 1A; North -; Stewartby p.196, plate 19 no.213; S.1479A). Brilliant and crisp, super example of the greatest rarity in the Half Noble series, one slight scrape from soil recovery on hull of ship, one light crease, otherwise good very fine and of the highest rarity, one of only two known examples, none in museums.

Private treaty

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 77

William and Mary (1688-94), gold Two Guineas, 1694, the 4 of date struck over 3, conjoined busts right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. D...

William and Mary (1688-94), gold Two Guineas, 1694, the 4 of date struck over 3, conjoined busts right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms with scalloped frame, date either side of crown, MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB . REX. ET. REGINA., weight 16.73g (cf.Schneider 463-4; MCE 146; S.3424). Attractive light red tone with underlying brilliance, good surfaces with just a few light flecks, practically extremely fine with just the slightest wear to the high points both sides, rare this well preserved.

Auction 1, 25 September 2018, Lot 36

Edward VI (1547-53), fine gold Angel of ten shillings, third period (15th December 1550-6th July 1553), Tower Mint, St Michael slaying dragon right...

Edward VI (1547-53), fine gold Angel of ten shillings, third period (15th December 1550-6th July 1553), Tower Mint, St Michael slaying dragon right, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding on both sides, initial mark ostrich head (1st January to 30th June 1551) both sides, saltire stops, EDWARD9x VIxx Dxx Gxx AGLxx FRAxx Zx hIBxx REXx, rev. ship sailing, large quartered shield at centre, E and rose above with cross, PER'x CRVCE'x TVAMxx SALVAxx nOSxx XPE'x REDxx, weight 4.97g (Schneider 702-703; N.1931; S.2448). A little creased in parts with slight short surface crack on reverse at start of crease by mint mark, some other very light marks otherwise very fine, stronger in parts, of the highest rarity, perhaps the only example available outside of the Schneider Collection.

The New York Sale XLIII, 10 January 2018, lot 1090

Charles I (1625-49), silver Pound, 1644. Oxford Mint, armored King on horseback left with raised sword and flowing scarf, spirited horse trampling ...

Charles I (1625-49), silver Pound, 1644. Oxford Mint, armored King on horseback left with raised sword and flowing scarf, spirited horse trampling over arms and armor, Oxford plume in field behind, all within beaded circle, legend and outer beaded circle surrounding, initial mark Oxford plume, CAROLVS D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRA: ET HIBER: REX, rev. Declaration in three lines in lion headed cartouche, RELIG: PROT / :LEG: ANG: / LIBER: PAR: value and Oxford plumes above, date and OX below, beaded circles and legend surrounding.EXVRGAT. DEVS. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI smaller lettering than obverse side, weight 118.92g (Brooker 865; Morrieson A-1; N 2402; S 2943). Toned. Some raised die striations on reverse, as is typical of this issue but a strong crisp striking of both obverse & reverse. A beautiful example of this extremely rare & desirably important piece which is among the finest known. in PCGS holder graded AU 53, the reverse better and practically as struck, Pop 1; the only example graded at PCGS.