A Pleasing Example of the Extremely Rare 827 Die Number on Truncation Gold Sovereign

BM044 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1863, variety with 827 on truncation of second larger young head left, date
below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms within wreath (Bentley 1017; Marsh 46A; MCE.524; S.3852F).
Toned, some light surface marks, almost very fine and extremely rare.
10,000
This intriguing variety first came to light in 1954 when an 827 numbered truncation with die number 22 reverse turned up in the
Hatton Hoard of gold found in Derbyshire. This initial coin ended up in the British Museum Collection.
This variety is termed the first variety of the 827 Sovereign coupled without a reverse die number. The first non-die number
variety will be offered for sale in part three next year. These are called the first variety as it is thought that this die numbered 827
Sovereign was produced and struck from an initial batch of re-melted scissel and scrap emanating from the Rothschild brittle
ingots delivered to the Mint circa November to December 1863 which were inventory numbered to include ingot number 827. For
further reading about the 827 Sovereigns see Spink Numismatic Circular, October 1977, page 421, article by G P Dyer.

BM045 Victoria, Australia type, Gold Sovereign, 1868, Sydney mint, variety alloyed with copper, second young
head left tied with a wreath of banksia, date below, rev australia at centre, crown above, wreath
of laurel surrounding, legend above, denomination below (Bentley 652; Marsh 373; McD 115a).
Some scratches and nicks, otherwise about very fine.
500

BM046

BM047

BM046 Victoria, Gold

Sovereign, 1871, die number 28, third young head left, ww incuse on truncation without
stops, date below, rev crowned shield of arms within laurel wreath, die number 28 below, emblems
below (Bentley 563; Marsh 55; MCE.531; S.3853). Toned, some light surface marks, otherwise good extremely
fine.
650
BM047 Victoria, Gold

Sovereign, 1887, by Joseph

Edgar Boehm, Jubilee

style bust left, with small Imperial

crown, wearing 13 pearl necklace, J.E.B. fully on truncation, angled J first type legend, rev St George
slaying dragon with sword, date in exergue, tiny B.P. to upper right (DISH L7; Bentley 323; Marsh 125,
MCE.547; S.3866). Some light bagmarks, otherwise extremely fine.
350

BM048 Victoria, Gold

Sovereign, 1887 M, Melbourne mint,
Jubilee style bust left, small j.e.b. fully on truncation with
hooked J, necklace of 13 pearls, first type legend further from crown, rev St George slaying dragon with
sword, M mintmark at centre of ground, date in exergue, b.p. complete to upper right (DISH M1; Bentley 788;
McD.175; Marsh 131A R; S.3867). Heavily surface marked, otherwise about very fine and rare.
600

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BM049 George V (1910-1936), Gold Sovereign, 1918 I, Bombay mint bare head left, b.m. on truncation, rev St George
slaying dragon with sword, I mintmark on ground, date in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right (Bentley 892;
KM.20; Fr.2; Marsh 228; S.3997). In NGC holder graded MS64, toned.
500

Extremely Rare Satin Finish Specimen Gold Sovereign of 1957

BM050 Elizabeth II (1952- ), Specimen Gold Sovereign, 1957, with a satin finish, young laureate head right, tiny
incuse m.g. on truncation, +elizabeth. ii. dei. gratia. regina. f: d:, finely toothed border both sides,
rev struck en mdaille, by Benedetto Pistrucci, St George slaying dragon with sword, horse with long
tail, broken lance on groundline to left, date in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right, edge finely milled
(Bentley -; Marsh 297; S.4124). Toned, better definition and a far superior finish to a currency piece, and a
lightly striated satin finish to the surfaces, seemingly some sort of VIP issue akin to the specimen Sovereigns of
1958 and 1959 in the Bentley Collection, the first we have ever encountered of this date, extremely rare.
8,000

Extremely Rare Satin Yellow Finish Specimen Gold Sovereign of 1958

BM051 Elizabeth II, Specimen Gold Sovereign, 1958, with a satin yellow finish, young laureate head right, tiny
incuse m.g. on truncation, +elizabeth. ii. dei. gratia. regina. f: d:, finely toothed border both sides,
rev struck en mdaille, by Benedetto Pistrucci, St George slaying dragon with sword, horse with long
tail, broken lance on groundline to left, date in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right, edge coarsely milled
(Bentley 1234; Marsh 298; S.4125). Toned, better definition and a far superior finish to a currency piece, and a
lightly striated satin finish to the surfaces, extremely rare.
7,500

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Extremely Rare Matt Textured Finish Specimen Gold Sovereign of 1959

BM052 Elizabeth II, Specimen Gold Sovereign, 1959, struck with a more uniform and textured matt red finish,
young laureate head right, rev St George slaying dragon with sword, date in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper
right (Bentley 370; Marsh 299; S.4125). As struck, the only other we have seen was in the Bentley Collection, of
the highest rarity.
5,000

Half-Sovereigns

Extremely Rare Proof Gold Half-Sovereign of King George III Dated 1817

BM053 George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Half-Sovereign, 1817, laureate head right, date below, rev crowned
quartered shield of arms with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover (WR 204; Marsh 400;
S.3786). In PCGS holder graded PR64 Deep Cameo, lightly toned, a few red spots, practically as struck
and very rare.
9,500
PCGS certification 206579.64/21474758
Ex Dr Jacob Y Terner, part 2, Goldbergs Auction 25, 31 May 2004, lot 1236
Ex Richlyn Collection, Heritage, New York, 3 January 2016, lot 31261

BM054

BM055

BM054 George III, Gold Half-Sovereign, 1820, laureate head right, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of
arms with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover (Marsh 402; S.3786). Lightly toned, good fine.
300
BM055 George IV (1820-1830), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1824, first laureate head left, rev crowned quartered shield
of arms, emblems below, date to right (Marsh 403; S.3803). Toned, good fine.
325

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BM056 George IV, Gold Proof Half-Sovereign,

1826, bare head left, date below, legend surrounding, rev inverted
die axis, crowned quartered shield of arms, legend surrounding (W.R. 249; Marsh 407; MCE.486; S.3804).
In NGC holder graded PF63 CAMEO, a few light hairlines, otherwise brilliant, practically as struck.
6,000
NGC Certification 4220200-043.

BM057 George IV, Gold Half-Sovereign,

1828, bare head left, date below, legend surrounding, rev crowned
quartered shield of arms, legend surrounding (Marsh 409; MCE.488; S.3804). Toned, bold fine.
275

BM058 William IV (1830-1837), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1834, small diameter, bare

head
right, rev quartered shield
of arms in crowned frame (Marsh 410; MCE.495; S.3830). In PCGS holder graded MS64, a few light marks,
toned, rare.
2,850
PCGS Certification 206604.64/90032090

BM059

BM060

BM061

BM059 William IV, Gold Half-Sovereign, 1834, small diameter,

bare head
right, rev quartered shield of arms in
crowned frame (Marsh 410; MCE.495; S.3830). Toned, good fine.
500
BM060 Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1859, first young head left, type A2, date below, rev crowned
quartered shield of arms (Marsh 426; MCE.581; S.3859A). Toned, a few light surface marks both sides, good
very fine.
500
BM061 Victoria, Gold Half-Sovereign, 1887, Jubilee type bust left, normal size J.E.B. on truncation, the J
imperfect like an I, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date below (Marsh 478C; S.3869). Toned,
extremely fine
225

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BM062 Victoria, Gold Half-Sovereign, 1887M, Melbourne mint, Jubilee type bust left, close J.E.B. on truncation,
with hooked J, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, mintmark and date below (Marsh 483A; S.3870A).
Toned with underlying brilliance, good extremely fine and very rare.
1,250

BM063 Victoria, Gold Half-Sovereign, 1901, older widow type bust left, rev St George and dragon right, date in
exergue (Marsh 496; S.3878). Toned, a few light marks, extremely fine.
275

BM064 George V (1910-1936), Gold Proof

Half-Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, rev St George slaying dragon

with sword, date in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right (WR 418; S.4006). In PCGS holder graded PR64CAM,
brilliant, as struck.
1,250
PCGS Certification 413097.64/32697027

BM065 George V, Gold

Proof Half-Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, rev St George slaying dragon with sword, date in
exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right (WR 418; S.4006). In PCGS holder graded PR64, brilliant, as struck.
1,100
PCGS Certification 206804.64/5383873

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BM066 George V, Gold

Proof Half-Sovereign, 1911, bare head left, rev St George slaying dragon with sword, date
in exergue, tiny b.p. to upper right (WR 418; S.4006). In NGC holder graded PF63, brilliant, as struck.
850
NGC Certification 4220200-046

BM067 George VI (1936-1952), Gold Proof

Half-Sovereign, 1937, bare head left, rev St George slaying dragon

with sword, date in exergue, b.p. to upper right, edge plain (WR 442; S.4077). In PCGS holder graded
PR66DCAM, brilliant, as struck.
1,250
PCGS Certification 389387.66/29462470

BM068 George VI, Gold Proof

Half-Sovereign, 1937, bare head left, rev St George slaying dragon with sword,
date in exergue, b.p. to upper right, edge plain (WR 442; S.4077). In NGC holder graded PR66 Cameo,
brilliant, as struck.
1,200
NGC Certification 3074778-001

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Proof Sets

BM069 George VI, Coronation Proof Sets (2), four coin gold set, and 15 coin silver and bronze coin set
(S.PS15, PS16). The four coin gold set one of 5,501 struck, some light handling marks otherwise as struck, the
silver and bronze set one of 25,000 struck, toned, practically as struck. (19)
12,000

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BM070 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Proof Set, 1955, Cupro-nickel, Halfcrown, Florin, English type Shilling,
Scottish type Shilling, Sixpence, Brass Threepence, Bronze Halfpenny, Farthing (S.4145, 4146, 4147, 4148,
4149, 4153, 4158, 4159). All in NGC holder graded PF66 (Halfcrown), PF68 (Florin), PF66 (English Shilling),
PF65 (Scottish Shilling), PF66 (Sixpence), PF67 (Threepence), PF64RB (Halfpenny), PF67RB (Farthing), all
practically as struck and extremely rare. (8)
19,500
This represents the only UK Proof Coins of 1955 graded by a third party service to-date.

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BM071 Elizabeth II, VIP Proof Set, 1956, Cupro-nickel, Halfcrown, Florin, English type Shilling, Scottish type
Shilling, Sixpence, Brass Threepence, Bronze Halfpenny, Farthing (S.4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149, 4153,
4158, 4159). All practically as struck and extremely rare. (8)
15,000

BM072 Elizabeth II, VIP Cupro-nickel Proof Set, 1958, Halfcrown, Florin, English type Shilling, Scottish type
Shilling, Sixpence (S.4145, 4146, 4147, 4148, 4149). All practically as struck and extremely rare. (5)
12,000

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BRITISH MILLED SILVER

Crowns

BM073 James II (1685-1688), Silver Crown, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic shields, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated TERTIO (ESC 78; Bull 743; S 3407). Usual
striking weakness at upper and lower parts of bust, and at corresponding parts of the reverse, with associated
adjustment marks, some small stains on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine, toned.
1,850

BM074 William III (1694-1702), Silver Crown, 1696, first laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic shields, lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of English shield, edge inscribed in raised
letters and dated OCTAVO (ESC.89; Bull 995; S.3470). In NGC holder graded MS61, haymarked on both sides,
with attractive toning.
3,500
NGC Certification 2673946-012

BM075 William III, Silver Crown, 1700, third bust variety right, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields,
lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of English shield, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated
DVODECIMO (ESC.97; Bull 1010; S.3474). In NGC holder graded MS62, old grey tone with underlying
iridescence.
3,250
NGC Certification 2771975-004

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BM076 Anne (1702-1714), Silver Crown, 1708E, Edinburgh, first draped bust left, rev Post-Union crowned
cruciform emblematic shields, garter star at centre, date either side of uppermost shield, edge inscribed
in raised letters and dated SEPTIMO (ESC.106; Bull 1356; S.3600). Uneven grey tone, adjustment marks on
bust and on reverse, about very fine.
550

BM077 George II (1727-1760), Silver Crown, 1734, young laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform
shields, roses and plumes in angles, garter star at centre, edge, inscribed in raised letters and dated
SEPTimo (ESC.119; Bull 1662; S.3686). In NGC holder graded MS62, toned.
4,250
NGC Certification 4224660-003

BM078 George II, Silver Crown, 1746, LIMA below older laureate and draped bust left in armour, rev crowned
cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date above, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated DECIMO
NONO (ESC.125; Bull 1668; S.3689). Perhaps once lightly polished, now re-toning, extremely fine.
3,250
Rare Proof Bank of England Dollar of 1804

BM079 George III, Silver Proof Bank of England Dollar, 1804, laureate and draped bust right, top leaf to centre
of E, rev Britannia seated left within crowned garter, raised K inverted under shield (ESC 154 dies C/2a;
Bull 1939; L&S 64; S.3768). Toned, practically as struck and very rare.
3,750

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Beautiful Pattern Garter Dollar of King George III with Good Provenance

BM080 George III, Silver Pattern Garter Dollar, 1804, laureate and draped bust right, top leaf to upright of D,
rev struck en mdaille, quartered shield within crowned garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover at
centre, date above (ESC 182 dies I/3; Bull 1963; L&S 91). Toned, a little unevenly in part, otherwise practically
as struck and very rare.
5,000
Ex S H Hamer Collection, Glendinings, 26 November 1930, lot 573 (part)
Ex Collection of Patterns and Proofs the Property of a Gentleman, Spink Auction 38, 10 October 1984, lot 106
Ex Herman Selig Collection, part II, Coins of George III, Spink Auction 131, 2 March 1999, lot 1244

BM081 George III, Silver Pattern Garter Dollar, 1804, laureate and draped bust right, top leaf to upright of D,
rev struck en mdaille, quartered shield within crowned garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover at
centre, date above (ESC 182 dies I/3; Bull 1963; L&S 91). Toned, a myriad of light nicks and marks mainly on
obverse, otherwise extremely fine / good extremely fine, rare.
3,500

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BM082 George IV (1820-1830), Silver Crown, 1821, laureate head left, initials B.P. below and legend surrounding,
rev St George slaying the dragon, date in exergue, initials B.P. to upper right, edge inscribed in raised
letters and dated SECUNDO (ESC.246; Davies 131; Bull 2310; S.3805). Toned, a few light nicks and marks,
extremely fine.
675

PCGS Graded Proof Crown of King George IV Dated 1826

BM083 George IV, Silver Proof Crown, 1826, bare head left, date below, legend surrounding, rev crowned
quartered shield of arms, with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, motto on banner below, legend
surrounding, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated SEPTIMO (L&S.28; ESC.257; Davies 151; S.3806).
In PCGS holder graded PR63, attractively toned, tiny short scratch in obverse field near Kings name, otherwise
practically as struck and rare.
18,500
PCGS certification 206397.63/33164162

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Seemingly Unique Lead Reverse Striking of a Crown Design Proposed For Two Reigns

BM084 George IV / William IV, Trial striking in lead of a pattern reverse design for a Crown, unsigned but
thought to be by J B Merlen, undated but hand etched 1830 in two places, quartered shield of arms
within crowned ermine mantle and Order of the Garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover at
centre, toothed border surrounding, trial etchings of dating apparent in four positions, scratched out
ANNO in upper left, 1830 in upper right and lower right, ANNO in lower left, rev red wax adhered to
rear with remains of paper, where perhaps it was once stuck perhaps in an engravers design book,
3.68g (cf.L&S George IV 37-41, William IV 10; Bull George IV rev.4, William IV rev.2). Extremely fine, as
made and probably unique, extremely rare.
1,500
This intriguing trial piece was not recorded by Linecar and Stone, probably because it was not present in the Lingford Collection
of 1951, where a great number of lead trial pieces appeared that L&S picked up on when producing their book in the 1960s.
This coin design was most likely by J B Merlen who was responsible for most of the reverses on the coinage of George IV, and there
is a later signed version of this reverse with initials at the bottom under the St George on an undated pattern produced for William
IV (Linecar and Stone 8). This trial was obviously testing out the various positions to quote the date upon the reverse, however it
was obviously decided that the mantle robe extended too far towards the rim in the lower portion of this design, and the adopted
reverse then used for William IVs silver Crowns from 1831 had the design, we are all familiar with as demonstrated on the next
coin upon this list. This trial piece then has been stuck to something made with paper like a scrap book, perhaps even a portfolio of
Merlens work. This is all very intriguing as the design appears on pattern pieces of both the reigns George IV and William IV.

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Highly Unusual William IV Mule of 1834 Obverse Crown Die Mated with an 1831 Reverse

BM085 William IV (1830-1837), Silver Proof or Pattern Crown, 1831, an unsual striking struck with the obverse
usually seen for the 1834 dated Pattern, large bare

head
right, WW incuse on truncation, small rim cud
at 11 oclock indicative of this 1834 obverse, rev inverted die axis though slightly off-centre, quartered
shield of arms within crowned ermine mantle and Order of the Garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of
Hanover at centre, date to lower right, edge plain (ESC.275/271; Bull 2465/2462; L&S 6/1; S.3833). Some
wispy light hairline scratches on neck and cheek with a couple more hairlines in fields, otherwise attractively toned,
good extremely fine and extremely rare, the first we have offered for sale mating this obverse die with the reverse and
only the second time the cataloguer can recall seeing one.
22,500

BM086 Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Proof Gothic Crown, 1847, Gothic style crowned bust left, legend
surrounding, rev crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, date in legend in
Roman numerals, edge, inscribed in raised letters and dated undecimo (L&S.57; ESC.288; Davies 471;
Bull 2571; S.3883). Attractive tone, a few small nicks and marks on obverse, once polished with hairlined fields,
otherwise extremely fine.
2,950
Ex F H Fellows Auction, Edgbaston, 12 October 1965, lot 75, sold for 60

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BM087

BM088

BM087 Victoria, Silver Proof Gothic Crown, 1847, Gothic style crowned bust left, legend surrounding, rev crowned
cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, date in legend in Roman numerals, edge,
inscribed in raised letters and dated undecimo (L&S.57; ESC 288; Davies 471; Bull 2571; S.3883).
Perhaps once cleaned with artificial tone, hairlined fields, otherwise extremely fine.
2,750
BM088 George V (1910-1936), Proof Half-silver Wreath Crown, 1927, bare head left, BM on truncation, rev struck
en mdaille, large crown date above, emblematic wreath surrounding, KG below, edge milled (L&S.36;
ESC.367; Davies 1630; Bull 3631; S.4036). Lightly toned, as struck.
300
Total mintage 15,030 pieces

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Wreath Crown Dated 1932

BM089 George V, VIP Proof Half-silver Wreath Crown, 1932, bare head left, BM on truncation, rev large crown
date above, emblematic wreath surrounding, KG below, edge milled (L&S.41; ESC.372A; Davies 1635;
Bull 3642-3; S.4036). Attractive darker tone, just one tiny area of rub on cheek otherwise practically as struck and
extremely rare.
5,000
With a ticket in Michael Sharps handwriting stating the coin was a gift from L A Lawrence to Fred Baldwin.
L A Lawrence was a regular visitor to the Royal mint, and was a close confidant of Charles Barrett, Curator of the Royal Mint Museum.
Mr Lawrence was therefore gifted many VIP proof issue coins over the years, most significantly an example of the 1933 Penny.
The recent publication by Maurice Bull updating the English Silver Coinage has unfortunately caused some confusion over
designation of the extremely rare proofs of the Wreath Crown of 1928, 1932 and 1933 giving two proof versions for each date when
in fact in our experience there are only VIP proof issues for the dates of 1928-34 inclusive and 1936.

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Wreath Crown Dated 1933

BM090 George V (1910-1936), VIP Proof Half-silver Wreath Crown, 1933, bare head left, BM on truncation, rev large
crown date above, emblematic wreath surrounding, KG below, edge milled (L&S.42; ESC.373A;
Davies 1636; Bull 3645-6; S.4036). Attractive darker tone, very slight area of rub on cheek otherwise practically
as struck and extremely rare.
5,000
With a ticket in Michael Sharps handwriting stating the coin was a gift from L A Lawrence to Fred Baldwin.
See footnote to the previous lot.

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BM091 George VI (1936-1952), Cupro-nickel VIP Proof Crown, 1951, Festival of Britain issue, bare head left,
denomination below, frosted design and lettering, rev St George and dragon, date in exergue, edge
inscribed in incuse letters and dated for the Centenary of the Great Exhibition (ESC 393D R4;
Davies 2020; Bull 4025; S.4111). Lightly toned on obverse, otherwise as struck and very rare.
1,000
With an old ticket in the hand of Peter Mitchell designating this coin an early or special strike the reverse stating Ex Evans 1992.

BM092 Elizabeth II (1952- ), Cupro-nickel VIP Proof Crown, 1960, struck for the New York International
Exhibition, obverse design by Mary Gillick, young head right, legend surrounding, denomination below,
rev struck en mdaille, designed by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, central crown, cruciform emblems
alternating with shields surrounding, frosted design with brilliant interiors, edge milled (L&S.10;
Davies 2290; Bull 4338; ESC 393M; S.4143). Brilliant as struck and very rare.
950

BM093

BM094

BM093 Elizabeth II, Cupro-nickel VIP Proof Crown, 1960, struck for the New York International Exhibition,
obverse design by Mary Gillick, young head right, legend surrounding, denomination below, rev struck
en mdaille, designed by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, central crown, cruciform emblems alternating
with shields surrounding, fully frosted design with shields totally frosted, edge milled (L&S.10;
Davies 2290; Bull 4338; ESC 393M; S.4143). Brilliant as struck and very rare, the difference in frosting not
yet noted in the reference books.
1,000
BM094 Elizabeth II, Cupro-nickel polished die Crown, 1960, struck for the New York International Exhibition,
obverse design by Mary Gillick, young head right, legend surrounding, denomination below, rev struck
en mdaille, designed by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, central crown, cruciform emblems alternating
with shields surrounding, edge milled (cf.L&S 7; Davies 2290; Bull 4337; ESC 393L; S.4143). Light
surface marks, and hairlines, otherwise good extremely fine.
50
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An Unknown VIP Proof Striking of the 1977 Jubilee Decimal Crown

BM095 Elizabeth II, Silver Proof Decimal Crown (pure silver?), 1977, of Twenty-Five Pence, silver Jubilee
issue, Queen on horseback left, legend surrounding, date below, rev struck en mdaille, ampulla and
anointing spoon in crowned linear circle, floral border surrounding, edge milled, 28.54g (S.4227).
Mottled tone especially around rim each side, housed in original Royal Mint red presentation box, Royal Mint
crest in silk lid lining, black pad interior, the only one we have ever seen of this ilk, extremely rare, sold with an
example of the regular sterling silver proof crown weighing 27.93g and the regular cupro-nickel Crown weighing
28.15g, all in as issued condition. (3)
1,000
This Crown is heavier than the regular sterling silver proof and has much more of a contrast in colour, brilliance and frosting
between the raised design, lettering and fields. Based on the heavier weight, we suspect this special presentation piece is pure
silver but test need to be conducted. The coins is sold with the regular sterling proof silver version and the currency cupro-nickel
piece for comparison. There is a good provenance with this piece which we are able to reveal to the eventual buyer.

Double-Florins

BM096

BM097

BM096 Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Double-Florin, 1887 Arabic 1, Jubilee bust left, J.E.B. on truncation, rev crowned
cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date above, Arabic 1 in date, edge milled
(ESC.395; Davies 541; Bull 2697; S.3923). Attractively toned, prooflike uncirculated.
200
BM097 Victoria, Silver Double-Florin, 1889, Jubilee bust left, rev crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles,
garter star at centre, date above (ESC.398; Davies 544; Bull 2701; S.3923). Attractively toned, good extremely
fine.
200

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Three-Shillings

BM098 George III (1760-1820), Silver Three Shilling Bank Token, 1811, dies A1/12, laureate and draped bust right
in armour, front leaf of laurel wreath points to end of E of DEI in legend, rev struck en mdaille, value
within wreath of oak leaves, 26 acorns in wreath (cf.ESC.408; Bull 2065; S.3769). Toned, good extremely
fine.
350

Very Rare Proof Three Shillings Bank Token Dated 1811

BM099 George III, Silver Proof Three Shillings Bank Token, 1811, dies A3/12, laureate and draped bust right in
armour, front leaf of laurel wreath points to upright of E of DEI in legend, rev struck en mdaille, value
within wreath of oak leaves, 26 acorns in wreath, edge plain, with raised witness line distinct where
edge retaining collar meets (cf.ESC.414B R4, Bull 2072; S.3769). Attractively toned, practically as struck and
very rare.
1,750

BM100 George III, Silver Three Shillings Bank Token, 1812, dies B1/2, large laureate head right, front leaf wreath
points between I and G in legend, rev struck en mdaille, value within wreath of oak and olive leaves
with acorns and berries (ESC.417; Bull 2079; S.3770). Toned, good extremely fine.
350

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Halfcrowns
A Very Nice Example of an Oliver Cromwell Silver Halfcrown

BM101 Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Halfcrown, 1658, laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned quartered
shield of arms of the Protectorate, edge inscribed in raised letters (ESC.447; S.3227A). Toned, extremely fine /
good extremely fine.
7,500
Hard to Find in High Grade 1663 Silver Halfcrown

BM102 Charles II (1660-1685), Silver Halfcrown, 1663, first laureate and draped bust right, crowned cruciform
emblematic shields,
interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre,
edge inscribed in raised letters
XV
(ESC.457; Bull 438; S.3361). A few light nicks, otherwise toned, almost extremely fine.
4,250

BM103 William III (1694-1702), Silver Halfcrown, 1696, laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic large shields, early harp in Irish arms, Lion of Nassau at centre, edge inscribed in raised letters
and dated OCTAVO (ESC.522; Bull 1016; S.3481). Toned, a few light surface marks, flan a little undulating so
wear on high points mainly around centre both sides, good very fine / almost extremely fine.
1,250
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BM104 Anne (1702-1714), Silver Halfcrown, 1708, draped bust left, rev Post-Union crowned cruciform
shields, garter star at centre, date above, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated SEPTIMO (ESC.577;
Bull 1370; S.3604). Old cabinet tone, some light flecking both sides, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine, and
lustrous.
2,250

BM105 George II (1727-1760), Silver Halfcrown, 1746, LIMA below old laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned
cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date above, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated DECIMO
NONO (ESC.606; Bull 1688; S.3695A). Toned, scratch on reverse, almost very fine.
125

BM106 George III (1760-1820), Oval Countermark of King on Silver Four Reales, 1781 PJ, Madrid mint, Spain
of Charles III (ESC.611; Bull 1875; S.3767). Toned, two hairline scratches on obverse, countermark good very
fine, host coin very fine, and scarce.
800

BM107

BM108

BM107 George III, Silver Halfcrown, 1818, small laureate head right, large date below truncation, rev crowned
and quartered shield of arms over Garter surrounding, edge milled (ESC.621; Bull 2099; S.3789). Toned, a
pleasing extremely fine.
550
Accompanied with an old Seaby ticket dating from 1980

BM108 George IV (1820-1830), Silver Halfcrown, 1821, laureate head left, B.P. under truncation, first crowned,
quartered and lightly garnished shield of arms, emblems surrounding, date below (ESC.631; Bull 2360;
S.3807). Toned, a little streaky on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
675
Ex Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin, December 1945, item 8503, described as prooflike and priced at 13/6d
Ex Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Spink Auction 3, 3 March 1979, lot 526
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BM109 William IV (1830-1837), Silver Halfcrown, 1836, bare head right, WW in script on truncation, rev quartered
shield of arms within crowned ermine mantle and Order of the Garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of
Hanover at centre, date to lower right (ESC.666; Bull 2482; S.3834). Toned, good extremely fine.
750

BM110

BM111

BM110 William IV, Silver Halfcrown, 1836, S at end of Kings name struck over a higher S, bare head right,
WW in script on truncation, rev quartered shield of arms within crowned ermine mantle and Order of
the Garter, an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover at centre, date to lower right (ESC.666; Bull 2483 R3;
S.3834). Toned, extremely fine and a very rare variety recorded in Bull.
750
BM111 Edward VII (1901-1910), Silver Matt Proof Halfcrown, 1902, bare head right, DE S. below truncation,
rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date below, edge milled (ESC.747; Bull 3568; S.3980). Toned a little
unevenly, good extremely fine.
195
Extremely Rare VIP Proof Halfcrown Dated 1955

BM112 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Proof Cupro-nickel Halfcrown, 1955, young head right, legend surrounding,
rev crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, legend, denomination and date
surrounding, edge milled (ESC.798J; Bull 4358 R4; Davies 2321; S.4145). Lightly toned, as struck and
extremely rare.
2,500
Bull gives a dual listing for the proofs of this date when in reality the proofs were all issued for VIPs and have a brilliant field with
came contrast frosted design and lettering. Therefore Bull 4358 is the true number for the Halfcrown. Incidentally the matt finish
1955 maundy set mentioned in Bulls footnote is not a genuine Royal Mint product and should be deleted from this publication.
The 1955 matt Maundy set languishes in Baldwins Black Museum after being condemned by the Royal Mint.

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Florins
Highly Unusual Reverse Brockage Striking of a Victoria Gothic Florin

BM113 Victoria (1837-1901), Silver

Gothic Florin, reverse brockage, therefore undated, crowned cruciform
shields, emblems in angles, Gothic legend surrounding, rev with enlarged incuse impression of same
design, edge milled (S.3891-3901). Toned, about extremely fine, very unusual and much rarer to see a reverse
brockage as opposed to an obverse version.
2,500
Extremely Rare VIP Proof Florin Dated 1955

BM114 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Proof Cupro-nickel Florin, 1955, young head right, legend surrounding,
rev central rose, wreath of emblems around, legend, denomination and date surrounding, edge milled
(ESC.968I; Bull 4401 R4; Davies 2371; S.4146). Lightly toned, a blemish in obverse field, otherwise as struck
and extremely rare.
2,250

Eighteenpences

BM115 George III (1760-1820), Silver Eighteenpence Bank Token, 1811, first laureate and draped bust right in
armour, rev value within oak wreath, date below (ESC.969; Bull 2112; S.3771). Toned, good extremely
fine.
275

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BM116 G
eorge III, Silver Eighteenpence Bank Token, 1812, second laureate and draped head right, rev value
within oak wreath, date below (ESC.972; Bull 2115; S.3772). Toned, prooflike, good extremely fine.
300
Rare Proof Eighteenpence of King George III

BM117 G
eorge III, Silver Proof Eighteenpence Bank Token, 1812, second laureate and draped head right,
rev value within oak wreath, date below (ESC.973; Bull 2116; S.3772). Toned, a few blemishes, otherwise as
struck and very rare.
1,250

BM118

BM119

BM118 G
eorge III, Silver Eighteenpence Bank Token, 1813, second laureate and draped head right, rev value
within oak wreath, date below (ESC.976; Bull 2119; S.3772). Toned, prooflike, good extremely fine.
375
BM119 G
eorge III, Silver Eighteenpence Bank Token, 1814, second laureate and draped head right, rev value
within oak wreath, date below (ESC.977; Bull 2121; S.3772). Toned, prooflike obverse, good extremely
fine.
375

Shillings
Superb William III Bristol Shilling of 1696

BM120 William III (1694-1702), Silver Shilling, 1696B, Bristol mint, variety with small x on reverse, first laureate
and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, lion of Nassau at centre, small x in
legend (ESC.1081; Bull 1159; S.3498). Small patch of haymarking on obverse field, otherwise attractively toned,
extremely fine, and very pleasing, very rare this well preserved.
1,750
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BM121 William III, Silver Shilling, 1697, first laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform emblematic
shields, smaller lions in English shield, lion of Nassau at centre (ESC.1091; Bull 1117; S.3497). Uneven
perhaps artificial tone, adjustment marks at top of reverse and drapery of obverse, otherwise extremely fine, with a
clear variety.
650

BM122 William III, Silver Shilling, 1697, third laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic shields, lion of Nassau at centre (ESC.1091; Bull 1117; S.3497). Hairline raised die flaw down
bust, toned, pleasing extremely fine.
675
Ex A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, 1958.
Ex J M Ashby Collection, Spink Auction, 15 July 2000, lot 2494

BM123

BM124

BM123 William III, Silver Shilling, 1697, third bust variety right, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, lion
of Nassau at centre (ESC.1108; Bull 1132; S.3511). Adjustment marks and associated weakness on both sides,
attractively toned, otherwise extremely fine.
600
BM124 Anne (1702-1714), Silver Shilling, 1709, third draped bust left, rev Post-Union crowned cruciform shields,
Garter star at centre, date above in legend (ESC.1154; Bull 1402; S.3610). Pleasing old tone, underlying
brilliance, two small flaws in hair, otherwise bold extremely fine.
650

BM125

BM126

BM125 George II (1727-1760), Silver Shilling, 1734, young laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic shields, roses and plumes in angles, Garter star at centre, date above (ESC.1197; Bull 1706;
S.3698). Toned, bold very fine.
350
BM126 George II, Silver Shilling, 1739, young laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform emblematic
shields, roses in angles, Garter star at centre, date above (ESC.1201; Bull 1716; S.3701). Toned, almost very
fine.
150

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Rare Silver Proof Shilling of King George III 1787

BM127 George III (1760-1820), Silver Proof Shilling, 1787, with seme of hearts, laureate and draped bust right
in armour, all stops in legend, toothed outer border both sides, rev cruciform shields, with seme of
hearts in Hanoverian shield and without ermine, crowns in angles, date below, 7.36g (ESC.1241 R4;
Bull 2172; S.3746). Attractively toned, practically as struck and very rare on the heavier weight flan.
2,500
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1995
Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Auction 139, 16 November 1999, lot 420

Very Unusual Lead Squeeze of the Obverse for the George IV Shilling

BM128 George IV (1820-1830), Trial Striking in Lead of the obverse design for a Shilling, undated, uniface,
laureate head left, B.P. below, legend and border surrounding, on a thick flan, 16.79g (S.3810/3811). A lead
squeeze from an obverse die, toned, extremely fine and extremely rare, the first we have seen.
500

Extremely Rare Small Lion Reverse Pattern for the 1825 George IV Shilling

BM129 George IV, Silver Pattern Shilling, 1825, third bare head left, date below, rev smaller lion standing left
on crown over emblems, legend of differing arrangement to currency, edge milled (ESC.1264 R5;
Bull 2417; Davies 241). Attractively toned, practically as struck and very rare.
2,500

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BM130 George IV, Silver Proof Shilling, 1826, third bare head left, date below, rev lion standing left on crown
over emblems, usual legend surrounding, edge milled (ESC.1258; Bull 2411; Davies 232; S.3812).
Attractively toned, as struck and very rare.
1,000

One of the Rarest Dates in the Victorian Silver Series, the 1854 Shilling

BM131 Victoria (1837-1901), Silver

Shilling, 1854, second young head left, rev crowned value within wreath,
date below (ESC.1302 R2; Bull 3004; Davies 868; S.3904). In PCGS
holder graded MS62,

toned, an extremely
rare date.
4,000
PCGS certification 205230.62/33172423

BM132 Victoria, Silver Shilling,

1854, second young head left, rev crowned value within wreath, date below
(ESC.1302 R2; Bull 3004; Davies 868; S.3904). Toned, blemish on cheek and hairline mark down neck, otherwise
extremely fine, and an extremely rare date.
1,950

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Very Rare Weiner Pattern Shilling of Victoria Dated 1863

BM133 Victoria, Silver

Pattern Shilling, 1863, engraved by C H Weiner, coronetted young head left, initials
CH.W. on truncation, rev crowned value within wreath, date below (ESC.1374 R3; Bull 3086; Davies 964).
Toned, practically as struck and extremely rare.
2,750

BM134 Victoria, Silver

Shilling, 1872, die number 66, third young head left, rev crowned value within wreath,
date and die number below (ESC.1324; Bull 3042; Davies 900; S.3906A). Toned, good very fine.
75

BM135

BM136

BM135 George V (1910-1936), Silver Proof Shilling, 1911, bare head left, B.M. raised on truncation, rev struck en
mdaille, lion passant above crown, date beside, edge milled, chamfered rim (ESC.1421; Davies 1793;
Bull 3800; S.4013). Brilliant, practically as struck.
175
BM136 George V, Proof Half-Silver Shilling, 1927, modified bare head left, B.M. raised on truncation, rev struck
en mdaille, lion passant above crown, date below in legend, edge milled (ESC.1440; Bull 3830; S.4039).
Toned, good extremely fine.
50

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Shilling Dated 1955

BM137 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Proof Cupro-nickel Shilling, 1955, English type, young head right, legend
surrounding, rev crowned English shield of arms, date either side, legend surrounding (ESC.1475Q;
Bull 4455 R6; Davies 2411; S.4147). Brilliant with light gold overtone, as struck and extremely rare.
2,000

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Octorinos
Extremely Rare Pattern Eight Pence of 1913 Struck For Reginald Huth

BM138 George V (1910-1936), Silver Pattern Eightpence or Octorino, 1913, struck for Reginald Huth by Pinches,
draped bust left, legend surrounding, rev struck en mdaille,
crowned cruciform emblematic shields,
emblems in angles, Isle of Man triune at centre, EIGHT PENCE legend, edge milled (ESC.1481 R4;
Bull 3859). Toned, as struck and very rare.
1,850
Extremely Rare Pattern Octorino of 1913 Struck For Reginald Huth in Copper

BM139 George V, Copper Pattern Eightpence or Octorino, 1913, struck for Reginald Huth by Pinches, draped
bust left, legend surrounding, rev struck en mdaille,
crowned cruciform emblematic shields, emblems
in angles, Isle of Man triune at centre, OCTO RINO legend, edge milled (ESC.1482A R4; Bull 3869).
Toned, as struck and very rare.
1,850

Sixpences
Pleasing William & Mary Silver Sixpence

BM140 William & Mary (1688-1694), Silver Sixpence, 1693, conjoined laureate and draped busts right, rev crowned
cruciform emblematic shields, Lion of Nassau at centre, WM monogram in angles, date around centre
(ESC.1529; Bull 869; S.3438). Toned, extremely fine.
1,250

BM141

BM142

BM141 William III (1694-1702), Silver Sixpence, 1696, first laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform
shields, large crowns and early harp, lion of Nassau at centre, date above (ESC.1533; Bull 1202 S.3520).
Toned, weakly struck at centre, almost very fine / very fine.
60
BM142 William III, Silver Sixpence, 1696y, York mint, first laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform
shields, large crowns and early harp, lion of Nassau at centre, date above (ESC.1539; Bull 1296; S.3525).
Old cabinet tone, bold very fine.
175

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BM143

BM144

BM143 William III, Silver Sixpence, 1697, third laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform shields,
large crowns and later harp, lion of Nassau at centre, date above (ESC.1566; Bull 1233; S.3538). Old cabinet
tone, small flan crack, some flecking, otherwise extremely fine.
250
BM144 William III, Silver Sixpence, 1698, third laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned cruciform shields,
large crowns and later harp, lion of Nassau at centre, date above (ESC.1574; Bull 1243; S.3538). Old cabinet
tone, a little weak on hair and on French arms, otherwise about extremely fine.
350

BM145 Anne (1702-14), Silver Sixpence, 1703 VIGO below draped bust left, rev Pre-Union crowned cruciform
shields, garter star at centre (ESC.1582; Bull 1446; S.3590). Attractively toned, prooflike with some flecking,
good extremely fine.
600

BM146

BM147

BM146 Anne, Silver Sixpence, 1707 below draped bust left, rev Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, roses and
plumes in angles, garter star at centre (ESC.1586; Bull 1451; S.3594). Toned, very fine.
165
BM147 George II (1727-1760), Silver Sixpence, 1728, young laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform
shields, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in angles (ESC.1606; Bull 1740; S.3707). Slight bend in flan,
toned, bold very fine.
225

BM148

BM149

BM148 George II, Silver Sixpence, 1741, young laureate and draped bust left, rev crowned cruciform shields,
garter star at centre, roses in angles (ESC.1613; Bull 1751; S.3708). Toned, extremely fine.
475
Ex Slaney Collection, part II, Spink Auction 229, 14 May 2015, lot 501

BM149 George III (1760-1820), Silver Pattern Sixpence, 1787, laureate and draped bust right, rev cruciform
shields, crowns in angles, with seme of hearts in Hanoverian shield, border of dots each side, edge
plain (ESC.1640; Bull 2212). Toned, a little unevenly, as struck and rare.
750

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BM150

BM151

BM150 George III, Silver Pattern Sixpence, 1790 by J P Droz, crowned GR cypher within laurel wreath, toothed
border both sides, rev Britannia seated left, blank exergue, date in legend, edge plain (ESC.1645; Bull 2219).
Toned, good extremely fine and scarce.
450
BM151 George III, Silver Pattern Sixpence, 1790 by J P Droz, crowned GR cypher within laurel wreath, toothed
border both sides, rev Britannia seated left, blank exergue, date in legend, edge milled (ESC.1646;
Bull 2219-2221). Toned, good extremely fine, and scarce.
450
In his book, Bull has confused the metals and edges in his listings of these patterns for 1790, perhaps it should be 2221 but ignore gold.

Very Unusual Lead Squeeze of the Obverse for the George IV Sixpence

BM152 George IV (1820-1830), Trial Striking in Lead of the obverse design for a Sixpence, undated, uniface,
laureate head left, B.P. below, legend and border surrounding, 2.64g (S.3813/3814). A lead squeeze from
an obverse die, toned, extremely fine and extremely rare, the first we have seen.
350

Very Unusual Lead Squeeze of the Reverse for the George IV Sixpence

BM153 George IV, Trial Striking in Lead of the reverse design for a Sixpence, 1821, uniface, crowned garnished
quartered shield of arms, emblems and date surrounding, on a thick flan, 7.15g (S.3813). A lead squeeze
from a reverse die, toned, extremely fine and extremely rare, the first we have seen.
350

BM154

BM155

BM154 William IV (1830-1837), Silver Sixpence, 1831, bare head right, rev crowned value within wreath, date
below (ESC.1670; Davies 360; Bull 2499; S.3836). Toned, good extremely fine.
350
Ex Slaney Collection, part II, Spink Auction 229, 14 May 2015, lot 534

BM155 William IV, Silver Proof Sixpence, 1831, bare head right, rev crowned value within wreath, date below,
edge plain (ESC.1672; Davies 360; Bull 2501; S.3836). Toned, as struck.
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Extremely Rare Proof Silver Sixpence of William IV Dated 1834

BM156 William IV, Silver Proof Sixpence, 1834, bare head right, rev dies axis slight off-set inverted, crowned
value within wreath, date below with flat top 3 (ESC.1674B R3; Davies 361; Bull 2506; S.3836). Attractively
toned, practically as struck, extremely rare.
1,950
Ex Thomas Bliss Collection, Sothebys, 15 May 1916, lot 632 (part)

BM157 Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Proof

Sixpence, 1853, first young head left, rev crowned value within wreath,
date below, edge milled (ESC.1699 R2; Davies 1050; Bull 3190; S.3908). Toned, practically as struck,
rare.
1,250

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Sixpence Dated 1955

BM158 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Cupro-nickel Proof Sixpence, 1955, young head right, legend surrounding,
rev cruciform emblems with entwined stalks, legend and date surrounding, F and D of FID to border
bead (ESC.1838J; Davies 2491; Bull 4530; S.4149). Brilliant as struck and extremely rare, the die variety not
recorded in Davies.
1,500

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Sixpence Dated 1960

BM159 Elizabeth II, VIP Cupro-nickel Proof Sixpence, 1960, young head right, legend surrounding, rev cruciform
emblems with entwined stalks, legend and date surrounding (ESC.1838O; Davies 2497; Bull 4542; S.4149).
Uneven tone, otherwise practically as struck and extremely rare.
950

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Threepences

BM160

BM161

BM162

BM160 George II (1727-1760), Silver Threepence, 1740, young head left, rev crowned 3 (ESC.2027; Bull 1799;
S.3713B). Toned, extremely fine.
85
BM161 George III (1760-1820), Silver Threepence, 1762, young head right, rev crowned 3 (ESC.2033; Bull 2254;
S.3753). Die flaw on face, toned, extremely fine.
45
BM162 George VI (1936-1952), Brass Threepence, 1946, bare head left, rev thrift plant, date below (Peck 2388;
S.4112). Obverse covered in surface marks, almost very fine, reverse much better, very rare.
50

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Brass Threepence Dated 1946

BM163 George VI, VIP Proof Brass Threepence, 1946, bare head left, rev thrift plant, date below (Peck 2389;
S.4112). Toned, practically as struck and extremely rare.
1,250

Extremely Rare VIP Proof Brass Threepence Dated 1955

BM164 Elizabeth II (1952- ), VIP Proof Brass Threepence, 1955, young head right, legend surrounding, rev
crowned portcullis with chains, date below (Peck 2495; S.4153). Toned, practically as struck and extremely
rare.
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Half-Groats

BM165

BM166

BM165 William III (1694-1702), Silver Half-Groat, 1701, laureate and draped bust right, rev crowned 2
(ESC.2209; Bull 1325; S.3551A). Toned, extremely fine.
100
BM166 Anne (1702-1714), Silver Half-Groat, 1704, draped bust left, rev crowned 2 (ESC.2211; Bull 1509; S.3597).
Toned, about extremely fine.
75

Maundy Sets

BM167 Charles II (1660-1685), Silver Maundy Set, 1679, Fourpence to Penny (ESC.2375; Bull 602; S.3392).
Toned, very fine to good very fine.
475

BM168 Charles II, Silver Maundy Set, 1681, Fourpence to Penny (ESC.2377 R2; Bull 604; S.3392). Toned, about
extremely fine, and a rare date.
650

BM169 George III (1760-1820), Silver Maundy Set, 1800, Fourpence to Penny (ESC.2421; Bull 2239; S.3764).
Toned, extremely fine or better.
400

BM170 Victoria (1837-1901),

Silver
Maundy Set, 1849, young head, Fourpence

to Penny (ESC.2459; Bull 3492;

S.3916). Good extremely fine and rare.
550

BM171 George VI (1936-1952), Half-silver Maundy Set, 1937, Fourpence to Penny (ESC.2554; Bull 4304; S.4086).
Toned, good extremely fine.
150
Bull has assigned two different numbers to the Maundy set of 1937 when the footnote says there is no way of distinguishing
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BRITISH MILLED COPPER & BRONZE

Twopences

MC001 George III (1760-1820), Copper Proof Twopence, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, K.: on shoulder,
legend on raised border both sides, some stops blocked, rev inverted die axis, Britannia seated left on
rock with shield, holding trident and olive branch, ship to left, SOHO on rock to right, three rows of
waves below, date on raised rim below, BRITANNIA. above (Peck 1069; S.3776). A few tiny nicks, digs and
surface marks, streaks of tone on reverse, otherwise good extremely fine.
1,250
Ex Gregory Collection (Part I), Baldwins Auction 44, 2 May 2006, lot 377

MC002 George III, Copper Twopence, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, ten leaves on wreath, K.: on
shoulder, legend on raised border both sides, rev inverted die axis, Britannia seated left on rock with
shield, holding trident and olive branch, ship to left, SOHO on rock to right, waves below, date on
raised rim below, BRITANNIA. above (Peck 1077; S.3776). A few tiny nicks, digs and surface marks, otherwise
extremely fine.
325

MC003 George III, Copper Twopence, 1797, laureate and draped bust right ten leaves on wreath, K.: on shoulder,
legend on raised border both sides, rev inverted die axis, Britannia seated left on rock with shield, holding
trident and olive branch, ship to left, SOHO on rock to right, waves below, date on raised rim below,
BRITANNIA. above (Peck 1077; S.3776). A few tiny nicks, digs and surface marks, rim bruise, otherwise good
very fine.
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Pennies

MC004 George III (1760-1820), Copper Penny, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, ten leaf wreath, K on
shoulder, legend incuse on raised rim surrounding on both sides, rev Britannia seated left, with olive
branch trident and shield, ship sailing right on left horizon, SOHO on rock to right, waves below, date on
raised rim below (Peck 1133; S.3777). Some lustre, with some toning, good extremely fine.
875

MC005 George III, Copper Penny, 1797, laureate and draped bust right, ten leaf wreath, K on shoulder, legend
incuse on raised rim surrounding on both sides, rev Britannia seated left, with olive branch trident and
shield, ship sailing right on left horizon, SOHO on rock to right, waves below, date on raised rim below
(Peck 1133; S.3777). Some lustre, with light toning, good extremely fine.
875

MC006 George III, Copper Penny, 1806, late Soho, laureate and draped bust right, incuse hair curl, K on shoulder,
rev Britannia seated left, with olive branch, trident and shield, ship sailing right on left horizon, SOHO on
rock to right, edge grained (Peck 1343; S.3780). Some lustre, with some toning, good extremely fine.
250

MC007

MC008

MC007 George IV (1820-1830), Copper Penny, 1825, laureate head left, date below, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield bearing saltire of arms, plain saltire (Peck 1420; S.3823). Toned, extremely
fine.
325
MC008 George IV, Copper Penny, 1826, laureate head left, date below, rev Britannia seated right with trident and
shield bearing saltire of arms, thin line raised on saltire (Peck 1425; S.3823). Toned, light hairline scratches
in obverse field and some speckling, otherwise good very fine.
125

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MC009 George IV, Copper Penny, 1826, laureate head left, date below, rev Britannia seated right with trident and
shield bearing saltire of arms, plain saltire (Peck 1422; S.3823). Toned, almost extremely fine.
225

MC010 Victoria (1837-1901), Copper Penny, 1848, 8 over 7, young head left, date below, w.w on truncation
rev Britannia seated right with ornamental trident and shield (Peck 1495; S.3948). Considerable lustre,
mainly on obverse, slightly uneven tone, with some small spots, good extremely fine.
375

MC011

MC012

MC011 Victoria, Copper Penny, 1853, young head left, date below, w.w. in truncation, rev Britannia seated
right with ornamental trident and shield (Peck 1504; S.3948). Toned, good extremely fine.
250
MC012 Victoria, Copper Penny, 1858, young head left, date below, w.w incuse on truncation, rev Britannia
seated right with ornamental trident and shield (Peck 1518; S.3948). Some marks on obverse, uneven toning,
underlying lustre on legend, good extremely fine.
250

Extremely Rare 1860 Copper Penny with 60 Struck Over 59

MC013 Victoria, Copper Penny, 1860, 60 struck over 59, ornamental trident, young head left, date below,
rev Britannia seated right with trident and shield (Peck 1521; S.3948). Toned, surface marks and nicks
otherwise extremely fine, and very rare.
4,500

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MC015

MC014 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1860, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.10 dies 2+D; Satin 10; Gouby 1860J; S.3954). With a little
lustre around the legend on obverse, dark toning, otherwise good extremely fine.
250
MC015 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1860, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.10 dies 2+D; Satin 10; Gouby 1860J; S.3954). With some
carbon spots on obverse, toned, with underlying lustre, good extremely fine / extremely fine.
200

MC016

MC017

MC016 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1860, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.13 dies 3+D; Satin 12; Gouby 1860L; S.3954). Toned with
considerable underlying lustre, good extremely fine.
250
MC017 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1860, N over Z in ONE on reverse, bun style laureate head left, toothed
borders, rev Britannia seated right with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.10 dies 2+D; Satin 11;
Gouby 1860JA; S.3954). Toned, with some residual lustre, a few light nicks and knocks, extremely fine,
very rare.
750
Ex James Workman Collection (part I), Colin Cooke Ltd, Manchester, 4 October 2010, lot 7

MC018

MC019

MC018 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1861, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.29 dies 6+D; Satin 33; Gouby 1861K; S.3954). Toned, about
extremely fine / extremely fine.
80
MC019 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1861, second 1 struck over a lower 1, bun style laureate head left, toothed
borders, rev Britannia seated right with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.33 dies 6+G; Satin 36;
Gouby 1861N; S.3954). Darkly toned, with a hint of lustre on obverse legend, good extremely fine.
150
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MC021

MC020 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1861, second 1 over 1 showing to left, bun style laureate head left, toothed
borders, rev Britannia seated right with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.33 dies 6+G; Satin 36;
Gouby 1861N; S.3954). Some light marks on obverse, a little lustre, toned, good extremely fine.
325
Ex James Workman Collection (part II), Colin Cooke Ltd, Manchester, 25 November 2010, lot 19

MC021 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1862, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.39 dies 6+G; Satin 40; Gouby 1862C; S.3954). Some green spots
on reverse otherwise, toned, good extremely fine.
125
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MC022

MC023

MC022 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1862, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.39 dies 6+G; Satin 40; Gouby 1862C; S.3954). Dark tone, some
light marks, extremely fine.
75
MC023 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1862, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.39 dies 6+G; Satin 40; Gouby 1862C; S.3954). Toned, extremely
fine.
75

MC024

MC025

MC024 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1862, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.39 dies 6+G; Satin 40; Gouby 1862C; S.3954). Some lustre
around lettering and design, toned, good extremely fine.
250
MC025 Victoria, Bronze Penny, 1862, bun style laureate head left, toothed borders, rev Britannia seated right
with trident and shield, date in exergue (Fr.39 dies 6+G; Satin 40; Gouby 1862C; S.3954). Some lustre
around lettering and design, streaky tone, good extremely fine.
250

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