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Sovereign Rarities Ltd. & The Royal Mint
Lot 110

George III (1760-1820), silver Bank Token of Eighteenpence, 1811, first laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX, toothed border and outer raised rim both sides, rev. denomination and date in four lines surrounded by oak and laurel wreath of 25 acorns, BANK / TOKEN / 1S. 6D. / 1811, weight 7.46g (Bull 2112; ESC 969; S.3771). Toned, small nick by 6 of value, a pleasing extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Croydon Coin Auction, sale 107, 31st January 1993, lot 264.

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Lot 115

Victoria (1837-1901), silver Shilling, 1864, die number 57, second young head left, plain truncation, legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR: REG: F: D:, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. ONE / SHILLING in two lines at centre of crowned laurel and oak wreath, date with die number 57 below, weight 5.64g (Bull 3024; Davies 886; ESC 1312; S.3905). Toned, extremely fine. Provenance: London Coin Auction, sale 149, 7th June 2015, lot 2553.

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Lot 119

Edward VII (1901-10), silver Shillings (2), 1903, 1906, bare head right, rev. crowned lion standing left on crown, date either side (Bull 3589, 3592; Davies 1551, 1556 dies 1+A; ESC 1412, 1415; S.3982). First coin perhaps once cleaned, good very fine, second lightly toned, extremely fine and the rarer Davies variety with shorter upper bar to E in DEI, rare. (2) † This item is subject to 5% import duty.

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Lot 12

Harold II (6th Jan-14th Oct 1066), silver Penny, Lincoln Mint, moneyer Garfin, crowned bust left with sceptre, legend and beaded outer circle surrounding, legend commences at top, +HAROLD REX AI, rev. PAX between beaded lines horizontal at centre, beaded circles and legend surrounding, legend commences at bottom +GEREFIN ON LOI, weight 1.32g (N.836; S.1186). Toned a little weak in parts, a bold to good very fine and a rare moneyer at Lincoln. Provenance: Ex Heritage, New York Signature Sale, 3rd January 2010, lot 21554. The reign of King Harold II was shorter than that of the modern British King Edward VIII who famously abdicated and produced no coins for British currency. The coinage of Harold II all have the same "Peace" type reverse and a head and neck bust on the obverse, which can sometimes face right or have the sceptre absent. As a type coin of the reign demand for King Harold remains strong, especially since 2016 marked the 950th anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, celebrated by the Royal Mint with the release of a Fifty Pence coin depicting Harold with the arrow in his eye as seen on the Bayeux Tapestry.

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Lot 131

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Penny, 1873, laureate "bun style" bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. Britannia seated right with trident and shield, denomination in words surrounding, date in exergue, weight 9.50g (Freeman 64, dies 6+G; S.3954). Dusky tone, streak of dark tone on reverse, otherwise with some lustre, good extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Coin Auction, 28th September 2005, lot 1566.

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Lot 140

George IV (1820-30), copper Farthings (2), 1826, second issue, bare head left, date below, rev. Britannia seated right with trident and shield, emblems in exergue, the second example with missing lower bar to first E of legend and some serifs on letters (Peck 1439; S.3825). First coin with short raised die flaw at front of neck to rim, second coin CGS variety 11, both graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS 70 and CGS 60 respectively. (2) CGS UK certification 32606 – FA.G4.1826.03. 37600 – FA.G4.1826.11 variety with broken E.

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Lot 143

William IV (1830-37), copper Farthings (2), 1831, first reverse with raised line on saltire cross of shield, 1837, second reverse with incuse line on saltire cross of shield, bare head right, W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, date below, rev. Britannia seated right with trident and shield, emblems in exergue (Peck 1466 rev. A, 1475 rev. B; S.3848). Both graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS AU 75 and CGS 60 respectively. CGS UK certification 21370 – FA.W4.1831.01. 34664 – FA.W4.1837.01. Provenance: First coin Ex London Coins Auction 137, 4th June 2013, lot 1433. Second coin Ex The Finchampstead Collection as per CGS UK label, bought directly from Finchampstead collector, apparently previously from an NGC MS62BN holder.

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Lot 146

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthing, 1860 TB/BB mule, with five berry obverse, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue, denomination in words and beaded border surrounding (Peck -; Fr.- dies 3+A R20; cf.S.3958). Toned, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS VF 40, of the highest rarity, the five berry obverse TB/BB mule unknown to Peck and Freeman, very few known, at the time of the Mangahas sale sited below only two were known to exist. CGS UK certification 21221 – FA.V1.1860.09 – Mule 5 Ber. Provenance: Ex Mangahas Collection, Croydon Coin Auction, 2005 sold as the finer of only two known. Ex The Oxford Collection, Colin Cooke Ltd, Manchester, April 2008, lot 140.

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Lot 147

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthing, 1860 TB, struck on a 2mm thick flan, with four berry obverse, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D:, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue, denomination in words and toothed border surrounding, weight 4.16g (Peck -; Fr.- dies 2+B; cf.S.3958). Toned, with a few light nicks and marks, good fine, the only example ever encountered by the cataloguer, highly unusual and extremely rare on a thick flan that is approximately 50% heavier than a regular currency Farthing. Provenance: Ex London Coin Auction 152, 6th March 2016, lot 2682.

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Lot 15

Henry I (1100-35), silver Penny, type XV (c.1125-35), Exeter Mint, moneyer probably Aelfwine, crowned and diademed three quarter facing bust with sceptre to bottom of coin, legend and beaded borders surrounding, +hENRICVS:, rev. quadrilateral with lis apexes on cross fleury, pellet in each inner angle, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, +A---- :ON: EXCES:, the first E of Mint name struck over an X, weight 1.27g (BMC type XV; N.871; S.1276). Well centred for this usually poorly struck issue, some weakness in parts of legend, good portrait, a bold very fine and rare with clear mint name showing the engraving error. Provenance: Ex Pimprez Hoard, Spink Coin Auction 170, 6th October 2004, lot 426. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 70, 21st September 2005, lot 1257. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 82, 16th September 2009, lot 1380

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Lot 150

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthings (2), 1863, second 1863 similar, a sub-variety with raised dot on ground below lighthouse, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, five berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue (Peck 1867, -; Fr.509, -; S.3958). Both toned, the dot variety with a little lustre, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS F30 and CGS EF70 respectively, a rare pair. (2) CGS UK certification 21228 – FA.V1.1863.01. 12423 – FA.V1.1863.02 labelled Dot var. Provenance: Second coin Ex London Coins Auction 129, 8th June 2010, lot 1294.

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Lot 155

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthings (2), 1867, second example with doubled 186 in date, both with low 7, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, five berries in wreath, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue (Peck 1878; Fr.516; S.3958). Both toned with much lustre, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS UNC 85 and CGS UNC 85 respectively, a scarce pair. (2) CGS UK certification 0000943 – FA.V1.1867.01. 32096 – FA.V1.1867.02 labelled 186 dbl.Lo7. Provenance: Second coin Ex The Cheshire Collection, Ira and Larry Goldberg Auction 31, 30th May 2005, lot 3155 part, when graded by NGC as MS64 RB. Ex Ira and Larry Goldberg Auction 41, 27th May 2007, lot 3445, when graded by NGC as MS64 RB. Ex The Finchampstead Collection, London Coins Auction 152, 5th March 2016, lot 2270.

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Lot 160

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthings (6), 1876 H, Heaton Mint (3), first two with broken E in REG, second with larger taller 6 in date over a 6, third normal 6 and E complete, all Heaton pieces with G of REG with extra burr of metal on serif, 1878, 1879 (2), normal and large 9 varieties, "bun" type laureate and draped bust left, four berry wreath, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, lighthouse to left, ship to right, date in exergue (Peck 1894, 1896, 1898; Fr.534, 534A, 536, 538, 540; S.3958, 3959). All toned, first and last three with considerable lustre, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS UNC 82, CGS F 20, CGS EF 70, CGS 82, CGS UNC 80, CGS 82 respectively. (6) CGS UK certification 2436 – FA.V1.1876.01 labelled H. RF.G. 22083 - FA.V1.1876.05 labelled H. Lg 6/6. 21230 - FA.V1.1876.06 labelled H.Sm.6. REG. 32437 - FA.V1.1878.01. 23282 - FA.V1.1879.01 labelled Ordinary 9. 32392 - FA.V1.1879.03 labelled Large 9. Provenance: Fourth coin Ex Colin Cooke, Manchester, List 69. Ex The Finchampstead Collection, London Coins Auction 152, 5th March 2016, lot 2284 when this coin was joint finest known with 10 others. Sixth coin Ex The Finchampstead Collection, London Coins Auction 152, 5th March 2016, lot 2285 when this coin was joint finest of only two pieces of this variety on their database.

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Lot 165

Victoria (1837-1901), bronze Farthings (11), 1895 (2), 1896, 1897 bright finish, 1897 dark finish, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901 dark finish, 1901 bright finish (2), older veiled type bust left, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, date in exergue (Peck 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966; Fr.571, 572, 574, 575 dies 1+B, 576, 577, 578, 579; S.3964). All with some toning, some lustre on the bright finish pieces, all bar first and last coins graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS UNC 85, CGS AU 78, yellow label scratched AU, CGS 80, CGS EF 60, yellow label Stained EF, CGS EF 65, CGS UNC 82, CGS EF 65, first coin lustrous extremely fine, last coin toned with bright finish extremely fine, the 1897 bright finish rare. (11) CGS UK certification 23891 – FA.V1.1895.02. 21266 – FA.V1.1896.01. 21268 – FA.V1.1897.01 yellow label Bright Fin. 34639 – FA.V1.1897.02 labelled Mint Dark. 21269 – FA.V1.1898.01. 21270 – FA.V1.1899.01 yellow label. 21271 – FA.V1.1900.01. 0018801 – FA.V1.1901.01. 21272 – FA.V1.1901.02 labelled Br. Finish. Fifth coin Ex The Finchampstead Collection as per CGS UK label, bought directly from Finchampstead.

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Lot 167

George V (1910-36), bronze Farthings (27), 1911 hollow neck, 1912, 1913, 1914, 1914 dies 2+A, 1915 dies 2+A, 1916, 1917, 1918 bright finish, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926 modified effigy, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, bare head left, rev. Britannia seated right on rock with trident and shield, date in exergue (Peck 2322, 2323, 2324, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2329, 2330, 2331, 2332, 2333, 2334, 2335, 2336, 2337, 2338, 2340, 2342, 2344, 2346, 2348, 2350, 2352, 2354, 2356, 2363; Fr.589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 607, 609, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619, 621, 623, 625; S.4059, 4060, 4061). The dark finish pieces toned, the bright finish pieces lustrous, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS UNC 80, CGS 82, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 82, CGS AU 78, CGS VF 55, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 82, CGS VF 50, CGS UNC 82, CGS AU 78, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 80, CGS UNC 82, a pleasing group of George V in one lot. (27) CGS UK certification 21775 – FA.G5.1911.01 labelled Hollow Nck. 28649 – FA.G5.1912.01. 21288 – FA.G5.1913.01. 21289 – FA.G5.1914.01. 21290 – FA.G5.1914.01 labelled Dies 2+A. 21291 – FA.G5.1915.01. 21839 – FA.G5.1916.01. 8873 – FA.G5.1917.01. 21295 – FA.G5.1918.02 labelled Bright Fin. 21783 – FA.G5.1919.01. 9262 – FA.G5.1920.01. 21299 – FA.G5.1921.01. 0017312 – FA.G5.1922.01. 19944 – FA.G5.1923.01. 21302 – FA.G5.1924.01. 6377 – FA.G5.1925.01. 21790 – FA.G5.1926.01. 001441 – FA.G5.1927.01. 7265 – FA.G5.1928.01. 21307 – FA.G5.1929.01. 19952 – FA.G5.1930.01. 0018496 – FA.G5.1931.01. 21310 – FA.G5.1932.01. 0018511 – FA.G5.1933.01. 21312 – FA.G5.1934.01. 0018514 – FA.G5.1935.01. 1760 – FA.G5.1936.01. Provenance: Fourth coin Ex The Oxford Collection, Colin Cooke Ltd, Manchester, April 2008, lot 53. Eleventh coin Ex The Cheshire Collection, Ira and Larry Goldberg Auction 31, 30th May 2005, lot 3162 part, when graded by NGC as MS64. Nineteenth coin Ex Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction 124, 1st March 2009, lot 1027 part. Final coin Ex Lockdales Auction 103, 18th May 2013, lot 1146.

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Lot 168

George VI (1936-52), bronze Farthings (19), 1937, 1937 Proof, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1950 Proof, 1951, 1951 Proof, 1952, bare head left, Elizabeth II (1952-), bronze Farthings (8), 1953 1+A, 1953 1+B, 1953 Proof 2+A, 1953 2+B, 1953 Proof 2+B, 1954, 1955, 1956, young laureate head right, rev. wren left, date above, denomination below (Peck 2456, 2457, 2459, 2461, 2463, 2465, 2467, 2469, 2471, 2473, 2475, 2477, 2479, 2481, 2483, 2484, 2485, 2486, 2487, 2520, 2520A, 2520B, 2521, 2522, 2523, 2525, 2527; Fr.628, 629, 630, 632, 634, 636, 638, 640, 642, 644, 646, 648, 650, 652, 654, 655, 656, 657, 658, 660 dies 1+A, 661 dies 1+B, 662A dies 2+A, 663 dies 2+B, 664 dies 2+B, 665, 667, 669; S.4116, 4119, 4156, 4159). All lustrous, graded and slabbed by CGS UK as CGS 80, CGS UNC 88, CGS 80, CGS UNC 91, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 85, CGS 82, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 90, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 82, CGS UNC 90, CGS UNC 85, CGS 85, CGS UNC 88, CGS UNC 85, CGS UNC 88, an impressive run of George VI and Elizabeth II Farthings including the highest graded coin in the collection at 91 level the 1939 Farthing. (27) CGS UK certification 33619 – FA.G6.1937.01. 14015 – FA.G6.1937.02 Proof. 32659 – FA.G6.1938.01. 0000306 – FA.G6.1939.01. 0000307 – FA.G6.1940.01. 0000308 – FA.G6.1941.01. 0015119 – FA.G6.1942.01. 0000309– FA.G6.1943.01. 32653 – FA.G6.1944.01. 0017303 – FA.G6.1945.01. 0015124 – FA.G6.1946.01. 7284 – FA.G6.1947.01. 13231 – FA.G6.1948.01. 13614 – FA.G6.1949.01. 0000316 – FA.G6.1950.01. 12933 – FA.G6.1950.02 Proof. 0000317 – FA.G6.1951.01. 13435 – FA.G6.1951.02 Proof. 0000318 – FA.G6.1952.01. 21215 – FA.E2.1953.01. 21216 – FA.E2.1953.02. 13437 – FA.E2.1953.04 Proof. 21217 – FA.E2.1953.05. 32089 – FA.E2.1953.06 2+B Proof. 6356 – FA.E2.1954.01. 21219 – FA.E2.1955.01. 21220 – FA.E2.1956.01. Provenance: 1950 Proof Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 70, 20th June 2006, lot 643 part.

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Lot 170

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Crown, 1703, VIGO. below first draped bust left, Latin legend and 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, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, weight 30.12g (Bull 1340; ESC 99; C&R 562 R; S.3576). Attractively toned, a couple of very light adjustment marks on obverse and the odd fleck, hairline digs on cheek, some haymarks on French arms, otherwise extremely fine and pleasing. Provenance: Ex Spink Australia, October 1985. Ex Inveruglas Collection, Spink Noble Auction 48, 11th June 1995, lot 4494. Ex Paul W. Karon, Spink Coin Auction 129, 17th November 1998, lot 112. The most intrepid of stories lays behind the capture of the Vigo treasure as opposed to the other companies or privateers who had their mark placed upon the coins in other reigns. The Battle of Vigo Bay occurred on 23rd October 1702 and it was after the Battle that the treasure largely of silver, with a tiny proportion of gold was captured and transported back to Southampton on the south coast of England. From there the treasure was brought with great pomp and ceremony to London, overseen by the Mint Master himself, one Mr Isaac Newton, to then be turned into coinage at the Royal Mint in the Tower of London. The treasure consisted of absolutely thousands of pounds in weight of silver, but a mere seven pounds and eight ounces of gold.

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Lot 171

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Crown, 1705, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, Welsh plumes in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .++ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. QVINTO, weight 30.06g (Bull 1341 R2; ESC 100 R2; C&R 563 R4-R6; S.3577). Very attractively toned, a couple of very light adjustment marks on shoulder of bust, otherwise a superb example of this key rarity in the Queen Anne Crown series, good extremely fine and of the highest rarity this well preserved. Provenance: Ex Agricola Collection (R. S. James), Spink Coin Auction 31, 12th October 1983, lot 340. Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 125, 3rd March 1998, lot 709, illustrated on colour plate. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from Wales. We are only aware of two examples in this sort of grade of preservation, the other is the front cover coin of the English Silver Coinage 6th revised edition by Maurice Bull. The coin offered here does seem slightly sharper of strike than that other example.

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Lot 172

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Crown, 1707, roses and plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, roses and plumes in alternate angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEXTO, weight 29.97g (Bull 1343; ESC 102; C&R 565; S.3578). Toned, with some small dark patches under bust, some light surface marks, otherwise good very fine / almost extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Dr David Rees Jones, Spink Coin Auction 117, 19th November 1996, lot 148.

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Lot 174

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Crown, 1708, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BRI: FR. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, + DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEPTIMO., weight 30.07g (Bull 1346; ESC 105; C&R 568; S.3601). Toned, with some light adjustment marks on cheek and toward obverse rim at 9 o’clock, otherwise good very fine / almost extremely fine, better than usually seen. Provenance: Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 125, 3rd March 1998, lot 712.

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Lot 175

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Crown, 1708, plumes reverse, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BRI: FR. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, + DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEPTIMO., weight 30.08g (Bull 1347; ESC 108; C&R 571 R2; S.3602). Steel grey tone, a bold very fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Coin Auction 140, 16th November 1999, lot 926. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.

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Lot 177

George I (1714-27), silver Crown, 1718, 8 struck over 6 in date, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eleven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN. ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, note use of letter U in edge wording, +.DECUS. ET. TUTAMEN+ ANNO. REGNI. QUINTO., weight 30.09g (Bull 1542 R; ESC 111A; C&R 691 R; S.3639). Toned, a number of small ticks and flecks, a few digs by eye and light adjustment marks on drapery, otherwise good very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Dr David Rees Jones, Spink Coin Auction 117, 19th November 1996, lot 157.

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Lot 178

George I (1714-27), silver Crown, 1723, South Sea Company Issue, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, initials SS and C in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, note use of letter U in edge wording, +.DECUS. ET. TUTAMEN+ ANNO./+ REGNI. DECIMO., note stop over cross after ANNO, weight 30.08g (Bull 1545; ESC 114; C&R 694; S.3640). Toned, a number of small ticks and flecks, some light digs around cheek and light adjustment marks on drapery, otherwise good very fine / almost extremely fine. The South Sea Company famously known for the economically disastrous "South Sea Bubble" of over-speculation which made the Company go bust, had previously supplied much silver bullion to the Mint in exchange for the right to export money overseas. The silver supplied up to 1723 produced a large coinage of Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences. Provenance: Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 126, 14th July 1998, lot 505.

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Lot 179

George I (1714-27), silver Crown, 1726, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., all stops weak, rev. crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, small roses and plumes in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN. ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., stops all weak, edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, all letter Ns inverted, large pellet stops, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. TERTIO., weight 30.05g (Bull 1548 R2; ESC 115A; C&R 695 R2; S.3639A). Toned, a few tiny spots, dig over eye, otherwise a very appealing extremely fine and the hardest date for this reign to find. Provenance: Ex Spink and Son Ltd, purchased 1988. Ex Dr Riccardo Ferrari, Spink Coin Auction, 27th June 2007, lot 84.

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Lot 180

George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1735, roses and plumes reverse, younger laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend surrounding, GEORGIVS.II DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, thirteen strings to Irish harp, 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 in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. OCTAVO, weight 29.93g (Bull 1663; ESC 120; C&R 801 R; S.3686). Toned, just a touch of wear to eye and high points of hair, nicks on neck, otherwise practically extremely fine and a scarce date. Provenance: Ex Myron Kaufman, Spink Coin Auction 124, 18th November 1997, lot 1920. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1998, item 1874.

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Lot 182

George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1743, roses reverse, older laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend with U in King’s name and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, ten strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses in 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 in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. DECIMO. SEPTIMO, weight 30.12g (Bull 1667; ESC 124; C&R 805; S.3688). Toned, a number of tiny nicks on cheek and a few in field, otherwise good very fine. Provenance: Ex Dr David Rees Jones, Spink Coin Auction 117, 19th November 1996, lot 171.

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Lot 195

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1793 IJ, struck in Lima, Peru, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. MAE. 8R.I.J., mint letter ligatured, weight 27.26g (Bull 1858; ESC 133; C&R 1069; S.3765A). Toned, coin and countermark good very fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2003, MS5337A. These emergency countermarked coins were struck in relation to a crisis with the silver coinage at the end of the 18th Century where the supply of silver in commerce and for the Mint had dwindled due to the wars with France after the Revolution. From March 1797 the Bank of England therefore released stocks of its Spanish dollars each with an oval countermark valued at 4s and 9d for currency. They did not really alleviate the problem of smaller change and were issued on an off with the oval countermark until a more complex larger octagonal mark replaced them from January to May 1804, as the oval pieces were being counterfeited. Eventually the octagonal replacements were also copied widely, and the ultimate solution was to have the Soho Mint totally overstrike the Spanish Dollars with the Bank of England design. The initials I and J at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers.

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Lot 196

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1794 FM, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 8R. F.M., mint letter with o above, weight 27.00g (Bull 1852; ESC 129; C&R 1069; S.3765A). Attractively toned, coin and countermark good extremely fine, seldom seen this well preserved. Provenance: Ex Spink Coin Auction 113, 5th March 1996, lot 65. The initials F and M at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Francisco Arance Cobos and Mariano Rodriguez.

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Lot 197

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1794 DA, struck in Santiago, Chile, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. S. 8R. D.A., mint letter with o above, weight 26.97g (Bull 1853 R3; ESC 134; C&R 1069; S.3765A). Lightly toned, with large chisel cut intruding bottom of countermark into drapery of host coin, a possible attempt at cancellation? Otherwise host coin almost extremely fine, countermark stronger, very rare. The initials D and A at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Domingo Eizaguirre and Augustin de Infante y Prado. Provenance: Ex Alan Barr Collection, Part Three, Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, Surrey, purchased 25th July 2005.

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Lot 198

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1795 PP, struck in Postosi, Bolivia, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTSI. 8R. P.P., mint letters as a cypher, weight 26.96g (Bull 1855; ESC 131; C&R 1069; S.3765A). Toned, some uneven black patches on obverse in toning, a couple of pits and hairline scratches, otherwise coin and countermark very fine, scarce. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2003, item MS5339. The initials P and P at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Pedro de Mazondo and Pedro Martin de Albizu.

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Lot 199

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1795 CN, struck in Seville, Spain, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. G., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, R to left for Reales over mint mark S for Seville, 8 to right over Mint Assayer initials C.N, legend and toothed border surrounding, .HISPANIARUM. REX, weight 27.13g (Bull 1851; ESC 135; C&R 1069; S.3765A). Toned, dig on chest of King probably a flan imperfection in manufacture, other light flan striations on obverse, otherwise coin and countermark good very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Australian Collector of British coins, M. R. Roberts, Sydney, January 2008, collection purchased en bloc by A. H. Baldwin. Bought from A. H. Baldwin and Sons Ltd. 1st July 2008. The initials C and N at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Carlos Tiburcio de Roxas and Nicolas Lamas.

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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. Provenance: Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 71, 28th September 2006, lot 550, sold for £24,000 hammer. This is an example of the earliest Half-Noble struck, dating from July 1344-46 with the reverse carrying a letter L for London at centre. The Noble and its fractions quickly became the most successful gold denomination not just in England but also for trade into Europe where the denomination was easily divisible into the European Mark.No example of this early Half-Noble was known, until the first was physically found in the ground during 1997. In lesser condition with large spade marks, this first coin has since found its way to the famous Schneider collection and is the example illustrated by Lord Stewartby. Therefore, no example languishes in any museum or institutional collection either, making the coin offered herewith the rarest and finest known of this great rarity. This is only the second time that this finer example of the coin has ever been offered for public sale.

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Lot 200

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1794 PR, struck in Potosi, Bolivia, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTSI. 8R. P.R., mint letters as a cypher, weight 26.76g (Bull 1871 R; ESC 139; C&R 1069A R; S.3766). Unevenly toned, some light nicks and spots on obverse, coin and countermark very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Rowley Butters Collection, St James Auction 9, 18th June 2008, lot 378. The initials P and R represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Pedro de Mazondo and Raimundo de Iturriaga.

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Lot 201

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1797 IJ, struck in Lima, Peru, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. MAE. 8R.I.J., mint letter ligatured, weight 26.98g (Bull 1872 R3; ESC 140A; C&R 1069A R; S.3766). Attractively toned, one short hairline scratch in obverse field, a couple of nicks, some light adjustment marks on drapery, otherwise coin and countermark good very fine and very rare. Provenance: Ex B.A. Seaby Ltd, Coin and Medal Bulletin, February 1984, item G93. Ex Noble Numismatics Auction 92, 24th November 2009, lot 3227. Ex A. H. Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Summer 2011, BM058. The initials I and J at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers.

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Lot 202

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1798 FM, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 8R.F.M. mint letter with o above, weight 27.01g (Bull 1868; ESC 138; C&R 1069A R2; S.3766). Attractively toned, old toned scratch on head of host coin, otherwise a very pleasing example, practically extremely fine. The initials F and M at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Francisco Arance Cobos and Mariano Rodriguez. Provenance: Purchased from Grantham Coins at the Cumberland Coin Fair, 14th September 1995.

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Lot 203

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1803 CN, struck in Seville, Spain, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.IIII. DEI. G., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, R to left for Reales over mint mark S for Seville, 8 to right over Mint Assayer initials C.N, legend and toothed border surrounding, .HISPANIARUM. REX, weight 27.00g (Bull 1867 R2; ESC 141; C&R 1069A R2; S.3766). Toned, coin and countermark extremely fine, reverse better, very rare especially this well struck and preserved. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2004, item MS6093. The initials C and N at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Carlos Tiburcio de Roxas and Nicolas Lamas.

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Lot 213

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1704, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, Welsh plumes in angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, weight 15.00g (Bull 1359 R2; ESC 570; C&R 580 R3; S.3581). Attractively toned, with a few black flecks both sides, otherwise practically extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Myron Kaufman, Spink Coin Auction 124, 18th November 1997, lot 1895. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.

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Lot 214

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1707, roses and plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEXTO, weight 15.00g (Bull 1362; ESC 573; C&R 583 R; S.3582). Attractively toned, with a few tiny black flecks both sides, otherwise extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Myron Kaufman, Spink Coin Auction 124, 18th November 1997, lot 1897.

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Lot 216

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Halfcrown, 1708, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, Welsh plumes in angles, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEPTIMO, weight 14.98g (Bull 1369 R; ESC 578; C&R 589 R2; S.3606). Toned, with light haymarking flecks across obverse, good very fine, reverse extremely fine, rare. Provenance: Ex Roger Shuttlewood Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2001, item MS0766. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.

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Lot 218

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Halfcrown, 1712, roses and plumes reverse, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. UNDECIMO, weight 15.06g (Bull 1374; ESC 582; C&R 593; S.3607). Toned, with light haymarking flecks on part of reverse, some light adjustment marks on obverse rim and field, otherwise almost extremely fine, reverse stronger. Provenance: Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 515.

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Lot 219

Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Halfcrown, 1713, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DVODECIMO, weight 15.07g (Bull 1376; ESC 583; C&R 595 R2; S.3604). Toned, with light haymarking flecks on obverse, otherwise practically extremely fine, reverse stronger.Provenance: Ex Arthur Pugh, Spink Coin Auction 22, 15th June 1982, lot 804. Ex Lt. Col. A. E. Bray, Glendining, 1st May 1985, lot 202. Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 126, 14th July 1998, lot 496.

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Lot 220

George I (1714-27), silver Pattern Halfcrown, 1715, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge plain, weight 15.40g (Bull 1549 R5; ESC 586 R5; C&R 701 R5; S.3641). Toned, tiny nick on neck, raised die flaws in obverse legend, otherwise almost extremely fine and extremely rare with a good provenance. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1989, item 3350. Ex Myron Kaufman, Spink Coin Auction 124, 18th November 1997, lot 1901. Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 523.

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Lot 222

George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1723, South Sea Company Issue, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, initials SS and C in alternate angles, retrograde Z type 1 in date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, note use of letter U in edge wording, .DECUS. ET. TUTAMEN. ANNO./+ REGNI. DECIMO., weight 15.03g (Bull 1557; ESC 592; C&R 706 R2; S.3643). Toned, small spot on drapery and some other tiny flecks, some raised die flaws in the crowns over the shields, otherwise practically extremely fine and rare this nice. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1955, item 18494. Ex J. M. Ashby, Spink Coin Auction 145, 12-14th July 2000, lot 2433. The South Sea Company famously known for the economically disastrous "South Sea Bubble" of over-speculation which made the Company go bust, had previously supplied much silver bullion to the Mint in exchange for the right to export money overseas. The silver supplied up to 1723 produced a large coinage of Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences.

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Lot 223

George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1726, small roses and plumes reverse, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, retrograde Z type 1 in date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding with very weak stops, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. TERTIO, weight 14.81g (Bull 1559 R5; ESC 593 R5; C&R 707 R5; S.3644). Toned, with light surface marks, dig on throat of bust, a couple of hairlines, a bold to good fine and extremely rare, rarest date for George I. Provenance: Ex Glendining, 1st October 1997, lot 199. Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 533.

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Lot 225

George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1736, roses and plumes reverse, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, twelve strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, 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 in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN ANNO. REGNI. NONO., weight 15.08g (Bull 1678 R; ESC 599 R; C&R 820 R3; S.3692). Toned with some residual mint bloom in legend, some light haymarking on obverse, extremely fine and a rare date. Provenance: Ex George Hamilton-Smith Collection, Glendining, 23rd May 1927, lot 491 part. Ex A. H. Baldwin and Sons, 1941 for £1/10/-.Ex Slaney Collection, Part One, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 195.

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Lot 229

George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1746, LIMA below older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, 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 in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. NONO., weight 15.08g (Bull 1688; ESC 606; C&R 826; S.3695A). Toned, good very fine, reverse stronger. Provenance: Ex Collection of English Coins Property of a Gentleman, Spink Coin Auction 126, 14th July 1998, lot 530.

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George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1751, older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, 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 in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. VICESIMO. QVARTO, weight 15.06g (Bull 1693 R2; ESC 610; C&R 829 R2; S.3696). Toned, almost extremely fine, reverse stronger and rare. Provenance: Ex B. A. Seaby Ltd, purchased 1945. Ex J. M. Ashby, Spink Coin Auction 145, 12-14th July 2000, lot 2445.

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Lot 234

George IV (1820-30), silver Halfcrown, 1824, first laureate head left, B.P. below for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, rev. second crowned quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, eight strings to Irish harp, all within crowned Order of the Garter with French garter motto, HONI* SOIT* QUI MAL* Y* PENSE*, legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNO 1824, weight 14.10g (Bull 2367; Davies 182; ESC 636; C&R 1175 R; S.3809). Toned, slight raised die flaw in 1 and 8 of date, extremely fine. Provenance: Purchased from Grantham Coins at the Cumberland Coin Fair, 14th September 1995.

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Lot 238

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1780 PR, struck in Potosi, Bolivia, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.III. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTSI. 4R. P.R., mint letters as a cypher, weight 13.33g (Bull 1891 R4; ESC -; S.3767A). Toned, countermark a little weak at rear from being a glancing blow of the hammer, otherwise good very fine, host coin very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Ex Glendining, 9th December 1992, lot 667. Ex W. J. Noble Collection of tokens, part I, Noble Numismatics, Auction 58B, 7-8th July 1998, lot 1514. Ex St James Auction 18, 27th September 2011, lot 276. These emergency countermarked coins were struck in relation to a crisis with the silver coinage at the end of the 18th Century where the supply of silver in commerce and for the Mint had dwindled due to the wars with France after the Revolution. From March 1797 the Bank of England therefore released stocks of its Spanish dollars each with an oval countermark valued at 4s and 9d for currency. They did not really alleviate the problem of smaller change and were issued on an off with the oval countermark until a more complex larger octagonal mark replaced them from January to May 1804, as the oval pieces were being counterfeited. Eventually the octagonal replacements were also copied widely, and the ultimate solution was to have the Soho Mint totally overstrike the Spanish Dollars with the Bank of England design. The initials P and R at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Pedro de Mazondo and Raimundo de Iturriaga.

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Lot 239

George III (1760-1820), octagonal countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1791 MF, struck in Madrid, Spain, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS IIII. DEI. G., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, R to left for Reales over mint mark crowned M for Madrid, 4 to right over Mint Assayer initials MF., legend and toothed border surrounding, HISPANIARUM. REX., weight 13.47g (Bull 1886 R5; ESC -; S.3767A). Toned, coin and countermark almost extremely fine, extremely rare. Provenance: Ex Spink Coin Auction 14, 19th March 1981, lot 398. Ex Herman Selig Collection, Part Two, Coins of George III, Spink Coin Auction 131, 2nd March 1999, lot 1094. The initials M and F at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Manuel de Lamas and Francisco Herrera.

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Lot 240

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1773 CF, struck in Seville, Spain, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS III. DEI. G., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, R to left for Reales over mint mark S for Seville, 4 to right over Mint Assayer initials C.F, legend and toothed border surrounding, .HISPANIARUM. REX., weight 13.19g (Bull 1875; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, coin and countermark almost extremely fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 557. The initials C and F at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Carlos Jimenez Almaraz and Francisco Lopez Amisa.

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Lot 241

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Eight Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1776 JR, struck in Potosi, Bolivia, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.III. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. PTSI. 4R. J.R., mint letters as a cypher, weight 13.41g (Bull 1880 R2; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, hairline scratch across obverse, coin about very fine, countermark good very fine, rare. Provenance: Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 561. The initials P and P at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Jose De Bargas Flores and Raimundo de Yturriago.

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Lot 242

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1778 DA, struck in Santiago, Chile, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.III. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. S. 4R. D.A., mint letter with o above, weight 13.47g (Bull 1878 R5; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, host coin very fine, reverse better, countermark good very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Ex Barry Pritchard Collection of Halfcrowns, Baldwin Auction 57, 23rd September 2008, lot 557. The initials D and A at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Domingo Eizaguirre and Augustin de Infante y Prado.

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Lot 243

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1791 MF, struck in Madrid, Spain, octagonal bust of George III from the maundy Penny die punch right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS IIII. DEI. G., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, R to left for Reales over mint mark crowned M for Madrid, 4 to right over Mint Assayer initials MF., legend and toothed border surrounding, HISPANIARUM. REX., weight 13.63g (Bull 1875; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, host coin almost extremely fine, countermark extremely fine, a pleasing example. Provenance: Ex A. H. Baldwin and Sons Ltd, purchased 1945 for £1/5/-.Ex Slaney Collection, part II, Spink Coin Auction 229, 14th May 2015, lot 517. Ex A. H. Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Winter 2015, BM090. The initials M and F at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Manuel de Lamas and Francisco Herrera.

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Lot 244

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles III (1759-88), 1789 FM, struck in Mexico City, Mexico, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below with stop either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS.III. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. M. 4R. F.M., mint letter with o above, weight 13.45g (Bull 1877; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, host coin very fine, countermark extremely fine, a pleasing piece. Provenance: Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 571. The initials F and M at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers who were Francisco Arance Cobos and Mariano Rodriguez.

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Lot 245

George III (1760-1820), oval countermark upon Spanish Four Reales of King Charles IIII (1788-1808), 1790 IJ, struck in Lima, Peru, small oval hallmark of George III right at centre of obverse, bust of Spanish King laureate and draped right, date below, legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLUS.IV. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, pillar with ribbon incuse motto either side PLUS VLTRA, legend surrounding, .HISPAN. ET IND. REX. MAE. 4R.I.J., mint letter ligatured, weight 13.36g (Bull 1881 R2; ESC 611; S.3767). Toned, flan flaw on reverse near edge, otherwise coin and countermark good very fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Davissons, Cold Spring, Minnesota, Auction 10, 30th April 1998, lot 266. Ex Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction 177, 1st December 2005, lot 572. The initials I and J at the end of the reverse legend represent the names of the Mint Assayers.

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Lot 247

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1702, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., first stop weak, rev. crowned cruciform Pre-Union shields, six strings to Irish harp, plumes in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1 and letter O type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., weight 5.97g (Bull 1386; ESC 1129; C&R 603 R2; S.3584). Attractively toned, black flaw on rear of neck, otherwise practically extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Slaney Collection, Part One, Spink Coin Auction 163, 15th May 2003, lot 178. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.

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Lot 248

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1702, VIGO. below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Pre-Union shields, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1 and letter O type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., weight 6.00g (Bull 1387; ESC 1130; C&R 604 R4; S.3585). Attractively toned, practically as struck, mint state, a superb example of the earliest coin struck from the Vigo treasure. Provenance: Purchased from A. H. Baldwin and Sons Ltd, vault stock, 22nd August 2008. The most intrepid of stories lays behind the capture of the Vigo treasure as opposed to the other companies or privateers who had their mark placed upon the coins in other reigns. The Battle of Vigo Bay occurred on 23rd October 1702 and it was after the Battle that the treasure largely of silver with a tiny proportion of gold, was captured and transported back to Southampton on the south coast of England. From there the treasure was brought with great pomp and ceremony to London, overseen by the Mint Master himself, one Mr Isaac Newton, to then be turned into coinage at the Royal Mint in the Tower of London. The treasure consisted of absolutely thousands of pounds in weight of silver, but a mere seven pounds and eight ounces of gold.

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Lot 25

Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), silver Groat of four pence, rosette mascle issue (1427-30), Calais Mint, facing crowned bust, within double tressure of nine arcs, fleur on each cusp, beaded circles and legend surrounding, rosette and mascle stops, initial mark cross patonce (1427-34), +hEnRIC'* DI'* GRA'* REX AnGL'* Z* FRAnC', rev. long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and double concentric legends surrounding, rosette and saltire stops, VIL LAxx CALI SIE*, outer legend initial mark pierced cross, +POSVI* DEVmxx A DIVTOR E'x mEVm, weight 3.86g (N.1446; S.1859). Toned good very fine. Provenance: Ex Bloomsbury Coin Auction, 12th September 2005.

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Lot 250

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Shilling, 1704, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Pre-Union shields, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1 and letter O type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., weight 6.06g (Bull 1389 R5; ESC 1132 R5; C&R 606 R5; S.3587). Toned, very fine and the hardest type to find in the Shilling series of Queen Anne, still the best example this cataloguer has seen in over 25 years of looking, extremely rare. Provenance: Ex Richard Margolis, Teaneck, New Jersey, purchased June 1959. Ex Harrington E. Manville, Milled Silver Collection, Spink Coin Auction 9, 4th June 1980, lot 216. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1994, item 378. Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Coin Auction 139, 16th November 1999, lot 294.

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