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Click here to subscribeA collection of Royal Mint silver Proofs consisting of Two Pounds, 1986, 1989 (two coin set) 1994, 1995 x 2 (50th Anniversary of UN and WWII commemoration) 1996, 1998, 2001, 2008, 2012, Piedfort Two Pounds 1997, 1998 (uncased, no COA), 2001 and 2008, and 2007 Piedfort Collection 50p - 5. All in cases of issue with COA unless otherwise stated.
A Cayman Islands proof silver fifty dollars 1975, a Bahamas proof silver two ten dollars two coin set 1978, a Bahamas proof nine coin set 1976, a Jamaica proof silver twenty-five dollars 1978 and two silver proof crowns, comprising; Silver Jubilee 1977 and Charles and Diana 1981, with cases.
A gold, seed pearl and pale blue gemstone set bar brooch, in a scrolling design, eight further brooches, two charm bracelets, a gilt metal oval hinged bangle on a snap clasp, a gilt metal circular pendant locket, two further pendants, a watch chain with a coin fob, a silver gilt and filigree necklace set with three tigers eye stones, detailed 925, an imitation pearl necklace on a 9ct gold clasp, two rings, three pairs of earstuds, a shell snuff box, a pencil, a cork bottle mount with a moose finial, detailed 800 and sundry.
Two George V silver vesta cases and a collection of coins, one plain, and one with engraved initials, dented, together a silver plated vesta and several coins including an 1889 crown in pendant mount with chain, a Morgan Head style coin in mount on yellow metal chain, and other loose Victorian and later coinage (parcel)
A group of silver proof and other commemorative coins and medallions, including several issued by the Royal Mint such two 90th Birthday Crowns, a silver £5, a 1983 peidfort £1, a 1994 three coin silver proof collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of the allied invasion of Europe, a 1992 two coin 10p set, a 1990 two coin 5p set and a 1991 rugby five dollar coin (8)
A late 19th century silver chatelaine, London 1891 by Julius Rosenthal & Samuel Jacob, with pendant silver perfume bottle, silver pencil holder, silver handled scissors, letter shaped silver stamp case, silver chain link coin purse, silver heart shaped lady’s fob watch, and silver pail shaped pin cushion, approx. 8ozt.
An unusual group of coins, containing a post-medieval Charles I style coin weight (F) for half a crown(S II & D VI), a Birmingham Union Copper Company copper one penny token ‘For Public Accommodation’ overstruck for the ‘Bradford Workhouse’ some rubbed George III coinage, and some world silver coinage including an 1898 Rubel, and a 1902 Barber half dollar (11)
Charles I, triple unite, Oxford mint, mm. plume with bands on obverse only, 1643, crowned taller bust l., holding sword and olive branch, no scarf, rev. Declaration on continuous scroll, three plumes above with mark of value, wt. 26.6gms. (S.2727; N.2384 [VR]; Schneider 295, same dies and die-state), good very fine on an excellent flan, consistently sharp details on each side, bold legends and outer beaded rims, remarkably free from abuse, with pleasing reddish gold toning. *ex Dominic Mitchell, Glendinings, 27 April 1949, lot 20. ex St. James’s Auction 33, 20 May 2015, lot 113 In ordinary times throughout England’s thousand-year recorded history no cause ever occurred calling for such a massive and high-purity gold coin as the triple-unite, worth 60 shillings in its day. Consider that, three centuries later in the early 20th century, a pint of beer cost an average of one farthing, and the buying power of this coin in 1643 becomes staggering. The only reason to create it was war, to pay for mountains of supplies at King Charles’s tentative quarters as he was pursued by Oliver Cromwell’s army. Once he escaped London, his principal holdout was at Oxford, where this fabulous coin was minted. The fortress and mint operated from 1642 to 1646, and the money issued from Oxford varied from ‘small change’ to pay soldiers to large gold. It might be claimed that the king’s visage on many of his coins, so crudely minted in the main, was one of fright. On his triple-unites his armoured body is best represented. We see him fully armed, crowned, holding a long sword out before him but also carrying the olive branch for peace over his shoulder. Surely Charles would have preferred to see peace return, and himself returned to his throne in London. The jewel he wears on a heavy chain around his neck has not been identified but it may be an artistic version of the fabled Alfred Jewel, lost for three centuries and only rediscovered in 1693, but associated with the king’s power for a thousand years. The reverse of this massive coin is even more intriguing. Strewn in three lines upon a flowing banner is the Latin abbreviation of Charles’s famous Declaration made at Wellington in 1642 in which he proposed renewal of the Protestant religion, the retention of the laws of his kingdom with him as king, and the liberty granted to his subjects as protected by himself and his parliament. This in fact became a declaration of war when Cromwell rejected his offer. Oxford and the other regional mints were quickly assembled to produce money from what precious metal could be found, often the plate of colleges or aristocrats. These coins are not technically siege pieces but most met the same fate, melting, after war was concluded. They were destroyed. So, too, was King Charles I. Within six years of the minting of this most impressive, kingly coin, Charles was captured and executed. With him perished the ancient divine right of kings, for upon the Restoration the powers of governing differed greatly, most of the monarch’s ancient authority being placed in the hands of Parliament. The king’s son, Charles II, assumed the position of figurehead even though he was still revered by monarchists and the majority of his subjects. Coinage would continue to be issued in the monarch’s name with his image predominant, but the ‘kingdom’ would never again be the same, nor would any coin ever again be struck with such ‘declarative’ authority as produced Charles Stuart’s huge triple-unites.
†- Julius Caesar, denarius (44 BC), CAESAR PARENS PATRIAE (fragmented), laur. veiled hd. r., lituus below chin, priest’s bonnet behind, rev. COSSVTIVS MMARIDIANVS in form of cross, A A A FF (Aere argento auro flanfo feriundo) in angles, wt. 3.49gms. (Syd.1069), very fine, surface damage to upper parts of obverse and reverse. First coin with the complete title of the moneyer
G - Victoria, proof five pounds, 1893, veiled bust l., rev. St. George and the dragon (S.3872), authenticated and graded by NGC as Proof 65* Ultra Cameo, an exceptional example of this largest coin issued in the proof sets of this year, featuring the mature portrait, here displayed dramatically in frosted contrast to the brilliant mirror-like quality of the surrounding field
†- Edward VII, sixpence, 1905, bare head r., rev. value within wreath (S.3983; ESC.1791), grey tone, virtually mint state and a wonderful Olympics association item. The coin comes with a printed card from Burghley House Stamford, stating ‘To commemorate the birth of David George Brownlow Cecil, Lord Burghley, 9th February 1905.’ David George Brownlow Cecil KCMG (1905–1981), later the 6th Marquess of Exeter, won the gold medal in the 400 metre hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.
China, Kwangtung Province, proof Empire dollar, Heaton mint, undated (1890-1908), Chinese characters indicating issuer, value and era, rev. English legends, including value or denomination, around curled and facing imperial dragon (KM.Y203; L&M.133; Kann 26), authenticated and graded by PCGS as Specimen 65, boldly detailed and with rich, multi-hued grey toning, fully original and possessing truly delightful surfaces; clearly one of the finest known examples of this classic issue, and very rare as a Proof or Specimen strike as designated by PCGS. An ancient province, Kwangtung (or Guangdon) occupies much of the southeast region of China, ranging from the river valleys to the coast and close to both Macau and Hong Kong on the South China Sea. Its name literally means ‘the eastern expanse’ and it has long had a large population and rich resources. Because it was remote in ancient times from the centre of power (on the North China Plain), its inhabitants indulged in concepts and trade that were often at odds with those held by the royal elites. This attracted European colonials, who sought to trade for Chinese goods; the French and English influences are seen in the legend of this coin’s reverse. The coin’s design suggests its appeal as a trade ‘dollar’, and indeed most known examples of this type indicate strong commercial use; the vast majority of mintages perished. The province was the homeland of Sun Yat-Sen, the founder of modern China. In the last decade of the twentieth century, Kwangtung became the economic powerhouse among China’s various provinces. This wonderful coin - only 2 other examples are graded SP65 or higher by NGC or PCGS - survives as a graceful symbol of modern China.
†- Comoros, Sultan Said Ali, 5 francs, AH.1308A (1890), crossed flags of France and Comoros, legend in Arabic above and below, all within wreath, rev. weapons (KM.9), authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 63. *ex R. L. Lissner collection, St. James’s Auction 29, Chicago, 1-2 August 2014, Only 2050 specimens struck and one of the finest examples of this one-year only type coin to be offered in a long time.
Great Britain, Elizabeth I period, coin weight for a French gold écu au soleil, obv. crowned French shield of arms, rev. crowned VI S (six shillings), wt. 3.45gms. (cf. Withers 361), good very fine, a very rare coin weight. This piece is not listed in British Coin Weights by Paul and Bente Withers but is far superior in quality to the one illustrated.
†- Germany, Mainz, Friedrich Karl Josef, thaler, 1794, IA-IL, thaler, bust three-quarters r., rev. inscription in five lines within wreath (Dav.2431), authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 65. Superb gem uncirculated and one of the two highest ever graded, both MS65. A true museum quality coin with very light patina overall.
G - German New Guinea, 10 mark, 1895A,, authenticated and graded by NGC as Mint State 65, Bird of Paradise, rev. denomination and date within wreath (KM.8; Fr.2); Jaeger.708. A one-year type - only 2000 specimens struck - and only 5 other examples graded MS65 or higher by NGC or PCGS. This very rare classic colonial issue of Imperial Germany was engraved and struck in Berlin, the famous Bird of Paradise being the work of Otto Schultz. Its artistry has been admired worldwide, and the two years of issue of the gold, silver and bronze pieces bearing this image are among the most sought by collectors of worldwide issues. This beautiful example is boldly struck, with unusually choice surfaces and rims as well as appealing golden yellow colour. Only a few exist at this grade level. A great coin!
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