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Click here to subscribeVictoria (1837-1901), silver Shilling, 1868, die number 36, third young head left, rev. ONE / SHILLING in two lines at centre of crowned laurel and oak wreath, date with die number 36 below (Bull 3036; Davies 896; ESC 1318; S.3906A). Toned, extremely fine.† This item is subject to 5% import duty.
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.
George III (1760-1820), silver Maundy Set, 1786, silver Fourpence, Threepence, Twopence and Penny, young laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned mark of value (Bull 2236; ESC 2418; S.3762). Colourful toning, the Fourpence a little weakly struck on obverse, very fine, the others extremely fine.† This item is subject to 5% import duty.
George III (1760-1820), silver Maundy Set, 1800, silver Fourpence, Threepence, Twopence and Penny, older laureate and draped bust right, rev. crowned mark of value (Bull 2239; ESC 2421; S.3764). Toned, almost extremely fine to extremely fine, the maundy Penny being the same obverse die punch as the octagonal countermark used on the Spanish dollars.† This item is subject to 5% import duty.
Victoria (1837-1901), copper Penny, 1856 plain trident, young head left, date below, rev. Britannia right with plain trident prongs, colon close to DEF: (Peck 1510 ER; S.3948). With considerable lustre, some uneven toning and spotting on reverse, othewise a superb example of this great rarity, good extremely fine, extremely rare. † This item is subject to 5% import duty.
George V (1910-36), bronze Penny, 1912 H, Heaton Mint, bare head left, rev. Britannia right, date in exergue, with H to upper left (Peck 2244; Fr.173; S.4052). With considerable lustre, light ghosting of obverse on to reverse as per usual, a couple of light nicks in hair, otherwise good extremely fine and very rare this well preserved.† This item is subject to 5% import duty.
Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots (1542-67), silver Ryal or Crookeston Dollar, 1567, fifth period, second widowhood, crowned Scottish arms, thistle either side, cross on crown breaks beaded inner circle, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MARIA. DEI. GRA. SCOTORVM. REGINA., rev. tortoise climbing crowned palm tree, banner motto across DAT GLORIA VIRES, date 15 67 either side, Latin legend and toothed borders surrounding, initial mark thistle, EXVRGAT. DEVS. &. DISSIPENT’. INIMICI, EI9, weight 20.67g (SCBI 58:1221; CF.Burns 1, fig 912; S.5429). A little weakly struck at part of outer border both sides, old mount mark at top of reverse and corresponding tool marks on obverse, othewise toned, good very fine, and rare, especially without the revaluation countermark of 1578.† This item is subject to 5% import duty.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Crown, 1707, Edinburgh Mint, E below 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:, all stops weak, edge inscribed in raised letters with star stops of upright orientation to obverse, * DECVS* ET* TVTAMEN* *ANNO* REGNI* SEXTO*, weight 30.04g (Bull 1352; ESC 103; C&R 567 R; S.3600; S.5707). Toned, with some light random adjustment marks around rim areas, otherwise good very fine / almost extremely fine, better than usually seen. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2000, item 186.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Crown, 1713, third draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, 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 upright orientation to obverse, + DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DVODECIMO., weight 30.05g (Bull 1349; ESC 109; C&R 572 R; S.3603). Toned, some spots and flecks mainly on obverse, nick by mouth and smaller one on top of chest, black imperfection at neck, otherwise good very fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1998, item 6940.
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.
George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1739, roses reverse, younger laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, thirteen 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 inverted orientation to obverse, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. DVODECIMO, weight 30.12g (Bull 1665; ESC 122; C&R 803; S.3687). Perhaps once cleaned on bust, now lightly toned, adjustment marks on cheek and hair, some other lighter ones around drapery and neck, some light spotting in obverse legend, small raised flaw on reverse by French arms, otherwise practically extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, Surrey, List number 21, item 194.
George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1746, LIMA below older laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, ten 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 30.18g (Bull 1668; ESC 125; C&R 806 R; S.3689). Old cabinet tone with mint bloom highlights in obverse legend, nick on neck, otherwise with a great portrait with problem free surfaces, extremely fine. Provenance: Ex B. A. Seaby Ltd, old stock ticket from 1944 priced at £4/10/-Ex Exceptional Collection of British Milled, Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1997, item 5631.
George III (1760-1820), silver Crown, 1818 LIX, laureate head right, PISTRUCCI below truncation, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:, rev. St George and dragon right, PISTRUCCI in exergue, Order of the Garter motto in French surrounding, .HONI . SOIT. QUI. MAL . Y. PENSE., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, DECUS ET TUTAMEN* ANNO REGNI LIX*, weight 28.30g (Bull 2009; Davies 4; ESC 214; C&R 972; S.3787). Toned with some very light hairlines evident on neck and one in obverse field, nick in field behind head, otherwise with just a hint of friction to highest points, good extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1997, item 180.
George III (1760-1820), silver Crown, 1819 LIX, laureate head right, PISTRUCCI below truncation, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:, rev. St George and dragon right, PISTRUCCI in exergue, Order of the Garter motto in French surrounding, .HONI . SOIT. QUI. MAL . Y. PENSE., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, DECUS ET TUTAMEN* ANNO REGNI LIX*, weight 28.38g (Bull 2010; Davies 5; ESC 215; C&R 973; S.3787). Nicely toned, with a few light hairlines, small short scratch near horse front hooves on reverse, otherwise extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1997, item 183.
George III (1760-1820), silver Crown, 1820 LX, laureate head right, PISTRUCCI below truncation, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIARUM REX F: D:, rev. St George and dragon right, PISTRUCCI in exergue, Order of the Garter motto in French surrounding, .HONI . SOIT. QUI. MAL . Y. PENSE., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, DECUS ET TUTAMEN* ANNO REGNI LX*, weight 28.46g (Bull 2016; Davies 11; ESC 219; C&R 977; S.3787). Attractively toned, good extremely fine, practically as struck.Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, March 1997, item 984.
George IV (1820-30), silver Proof Crown, 1826, bare head left, date below, rosette either side, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned and crested helmet over quartered shield of arms, with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, French language motto on banner below DIEU ET MON DROIT, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, DECUS ET TUTAMEN* ANNO REGNI SEPTIMO*, weight 28.32g (Bull 2336 R; L&S 27; ESC 257 R; Davies 151; C&R 1159 R; S.3806). Attractively toned with a blue colouration, hardly any imperfections at all with the only unevenness in the toning, practically as struck, FDC, rare this well preserved. Provenance: Ex B. A. Seaby Ltd, 1947. Ex Exceptional Collection of British Milled, Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1997, item 5642.
William IV (1830-37), silver Proof Crown, 1831, bare head right, W.W. incuse on truncation for engraver William Wyon, legend GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. inverted die axis, quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, within Order of the Garter upon crowned robed mantle, date below ANNO 1831, edge plain, weight 27.91g (Bull 2462 R2; Davies 300; L&S 1; ESC 271 R2; C&R 1293 R2; S.3833). Attractively toned, one tiny short hairline scratch on throat of King, nick on cheek, dark tone spot near start of legend, otherwise hardly any imperfections, practically as struck, good extremely fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1997, item 986.
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.
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.
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.
George III (1760-1820), silver Bank Token of Three Shillings, 1811, first laureate and cuirassed bust right, front leaf at top points to end of E of DEI, 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 26 acorns, BANK / TOKEN / 3 SHILL. / 1811, weight 14.75g (Bull 2065 type A1/12; ESC 408; C&R 1076; S.3769). Toned, almost extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, March 1997, item 1002.
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 7.41g (Bull 2112; ESC 969; C&R 1088; S.3771). Toned, a pleasing extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1996, item 4000.
Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1703, VIGO. below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, eight 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 14.99g (Bull 1358; ESC 569; C&R 579; S.3580). Toned with some flecking both sides and light hairline marks, otherwise almost extremely fine, reverse stronger. 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 goldProvenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1999, item 1506.
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.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Halfcrown, 1708, Edinburgh Mint, E below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, 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, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, star stops on edge, **DECVS* ET* TVTAMEN* *ANNO* REGNI* SEPTIMO*, weight 14.86g (Bull 1383 R; ESC 576A; C&R 587; S.3605; S.5710A). Toned, some light surface marks, fine, reverse better, very rare with the z type 1 in date. Provenance: Ex Important Collection of Scottish Hammered and Milled Coins, Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2007, item SC0662.
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.
George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1720, 20 of date struck over 17, 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, nine 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, .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. SEXTO+, weight 15.03g (Bull 1555; ESC 590; C&R 705 R; S.3642). Toned, hairline ink mark at centre of obverse, dig on shoulder, a few tiny surface marks, a bold very fine, reverse good very fine, scarce. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1997, item 2838.
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.
George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1743, roses reverse, older laureate and draped bust left, legend with U in King’s name and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, eight 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. SEPTIMO. QVARTO, weight 15.09g (Bull 1684; ESC 603A; C&R 823 R; S.3694). Very attractively toned, tiny black spot above left side of crown over French arms, otherwise practically as struck, good extremely fine, rare so nice. Provenance: Ex Lt. Col. G. T. Pearce, Collection purchased by A H Baldwin 1978. Ex Roger Shuttlewood Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2001, item MS0773.
George II (1727-60), silver Halfcrown, 1745, LIMA below older laureate and draped bust left, legend with U in King’s name and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight 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 14.99g (Bull 1687; ESC 605; C&R 825; S.3695). Toned, almost extremely fine, reverse stronger. Provenance: Ex Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2002, item MS2966.
George IV (1820-30), silver Proof Halfcrown, 1825, second bare head left, date below, rosette either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, rev. third type with crowned helmet and crest over quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, ten strings to Irish harp, French banner motto below, DIEU ET MON DROIT, legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF:, weight 14.18g (Bull 2372; Davies 191; ESC 643; C&R 1184 R; S.3809). Toned a little unevenly, good extremely fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1998, item 5738.
William IV (1830-37), silver Halfcrown, 1834, engraved by William Wyon, bare head right, W W italic script incuse on truncation, legend GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. quartered shield of arms with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, seven strings to Irish harp, within Order of the Garter upon crowned robed mantle, date below ANNO 1834, weight 14.19g (Bull 2478; Davies 323; ESC 662; C&R 1308; S.3834). Attractively toned, extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2002, item MS2985.
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.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1707, Edinburgh Mint, E below third draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union narrow shields, five 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. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REG., weight 5.98g (Bull 1427 R; ESC 1143i; C&R 614; S.3609). Toned, a few light scratches and digs on obverse, good fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, October 2002, item MS3822.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1708, third draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union wide 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 BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 6.02g (Bull 1399; ESC 1147; C&R 624; S.3610). Attractively toned, a pleasing extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1995, item 5021.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1708, roses and plumes reverse, second draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union wide shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, 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 BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 5.97g (Bull 1398 R3; ESC 1146 R3; C&R 623 R4; S.3613). Toned, some digs and light hairline scratches on obverse, otherwise very fine, reverse better, very rare. Provenance: Ex Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, list 22, Winter 2011-12, item 203.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1709, Edinburgh Mint, struck from local dies both sides, E* below fifth “Edinburgh” draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union narrow shields, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, retrograde z type 1 and oval type zero, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 5.86g (Bull 1444 R; ESC 1152 R; C&R 630 R2; S.3615). Toned, fair to fine and rare. Provenance: Ex Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2002, item MS3200.
Edward IV, first reign (1461-70), gold "Rose" Ryal of ten shillings, light coinage (1465-70), Norwich Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, mint letter n in waves below for Norwich, E on flag at stern, rose on hull, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, trefoil stops both sides, initial mark sun on reverse only (1465-66), ED .WARD'. DI: GRA'. REX. AnGL'. Z FRAnC'. DnS. I.B., rev. rose at centre on sunburst, over cross with floriate and lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, stop between I and B, *IhC'. AVT'. TRAnSIEnS: PER: mEDIVm: ILLORVm. I.BAT, weight 7.65g (Schneider 422; N.1552; S.1956). Nice broad striking, rim a little uneven otherwise a very presentable example, good very fine and extremely rare. Provenance: Ex Dix, Noonan and Webb, 28th September 2005, lot 574. Ex Property of a Gentleman, Mark Rasmussen List number 27, Spring 2015, item C16. The English coinage was devalued on 13th August 1464 in response to a decline in the Wool trade, and secondly a general shortage of coinage metal, due to the long-standing value of bullion in England being unchanged since 1412 compared to that in France. Extremely rare gold Nobles were struck in the low output times at the start of the reign until 6th March 1465. The light coinage of the new Ryal at ten shillings face value then commenced with increased output, the devaluation having placed the gold Noble value from six shillings and eight pence up to eight shillings and four pence. To deal with the increased output, branch mints were opened in the cities of York, Bristol, Coventry and Norwich, all opening from July 1465, but output apparently fell away quickly as by 1466 it seems more competitive terms for coining were offered in the Low Countries. The legacy of which is a small number of surviving coins of the branch mints of which Norwich and Coventry are the hardest to come by.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1711, fourth draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union wide shields, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1s, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 5.96g (Bull 1408; ESC 1158; C&R 636; S.3618). Toned, a few flecks, practically extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1997, item 4457.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Shilling, 1712, roses and plumes reverse, fourth draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform Post-Union wide shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, J type 1s, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BRI. FR ET. HIB REG., weight 6.02g (Bull 1410; ESC 1159; C&R 637 R; S.3617). Attractively toned, with full underlying mint brilliance, extremely fine and rare in such an appealing state of preservation. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1997, item 4460.
George I (1714-27), silver Shilling, 1720, first 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, garter star at centre, Z type 1 in date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, large lettering .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., weight 6.02g (Bull 1573; ESC 1169; C&R 719; S.3646). Toned, with a few light flecks, a little friction to high points only, extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1998, item 2007.
George I (1714-27), silver Shilling, 1723, South Sea Company issue, C over SS variety, first 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, initials SS and C in alternate angles, the DVX quarter with C over SS, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, 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., weight 5.94g (Bull 1590 R; ESC 1176A R; C&R 724; S.3647). Attractively toned, good extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, Surrey, List number 22, item 234, bought 27th January 2012. 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.
George I (1714-27), silver Shilling, 1723, South Sea Company issue, second 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, initials SS and C in alternate angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, 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., weight 6.03g (Bull 1591; ESC 1178; C&R 726; S.3648). Attractively toned, good very fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1999, item 1562.
George II (1727-60), silver Shilling, 1727, roses and plumes reverse, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, small lettering both sides, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., last stop weak, rev. 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, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., all stops weak, weight 5.98g (Bull 1695; ESC 1190; C&P 836; S.3698). Toned with some tiny flecks, almost extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Roger Shuttlewood Collection of British Milled Silver, Spink Numismatic Circular, April 2001, item MS0834.
George II (1727-60), silver Shilling, 1747, roses reverse, older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses in angles, 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., weight 5.98g (Bull 1728; ESC 1209; C&P 856; S.3702). Attractively toned, good very fine, reverse a touch stronger. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1998, item 2011.
George III (1760-1820), silver Shilling, 1763, so-called Northumberland type, young laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight 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., weight 6.00g (ESC 1214; Bull 2124; C&R 1004; S.3742). Attractively toned, just a few tiny flecks, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1995, item 228. The Northumberland Shilling is so called because the Earl of Northumberland as the new Lord Lieutenant of Dublin in 1763 distributed £100 worth of these new coins, some two thousand pieces whilst parading on the streets of Dublin in Ireland. An old ticket accompanies this piece written in the hand of one of the earlier generations of the Baldwin family (early 20th Century) mentioning the £100 worth given out, and falsely giving the impression that £100 worth was the sum total issued, when in fact the calendar year of 1763 represented an output of 2,629 pounds in weight of silver for coinage. The coinage of 1763 consisted of maundy denominations and shillings only, and probably means that circa 100,000 shillings plus would have been issued which is still a very small figure as annual mintage goes.
George III (1760-1820), silver Shilling, 1787, variety with no stop over head, laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. III DEI. GRATIA., rev. cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, without semée of hearts in Hanoverian arms, crowns in angles, garter star at centre, date at bottom with stops either side, legend surrounding commencing lower left, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., weight 6.02g (Bull 2133; ESC 1218; C&R 1006; S.3744). Toned with some streaking, otherwise extremely fine and scarce. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 1997, item 5897.
George III (1760-1820), silver Shilling, 1787, variety with no stops at date which has 7 struck over 6, laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. III . DEI. GRATIA., rev. cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, without semée of hearts in Hanoverian arms, crowns in angles, garter star at centre, date at bottom without stops either side, 7 over a 6, legend surrounding commencing lower left, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., weight 6.05g (Bull 2128; ESC 1222; C&R 1006; S.3745). Toned, with just a few tiny spots, good extremely fine and rare this well preserved. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1991, item 393. Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Coin Auction 139, 16th November 1999, lot 412.
George III (1760-1820), silver Shilling, 1798, so-called “Dorrien and Magens” type, older laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, large lettering both sides, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA., rev. cruciform emblematic shields, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, crowns in angles, date at bottom with stop either side, Latin continuous legend and toothed border surrounding, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., weight 6.02g (ESC 1227 R5; Bull 2139 R5; C&R 1011 R5; S.3747). Attractive even toning, light short scratch on cheek with hairlines, otherwise practically as struck, good extremely fine and very rare, one of the key coins in the currency Shilling series. Provenance: Ex Spink and Son Ltd, purchased 1988. Ex Herman Selig Collection, part II, Coins of George III, Spink Coin Auction 131, 2nd March 1999, lot 1223 and colour plate page 12. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1999, item 2454. The story of the “Dorrien-Magens” Shilling has been more fully written up in the past in volumes like John Craig’s “The Mint” and a specific article by G P Dyer and P P Gasper in the British Numismatic Journal in 1982, volume 52 from which this footnote is sourced. Silver had been in short supply during the years of the Napoleonic Wars, and the Mint price that was paid to coin silver supplied was 62 Shillings for each pound of weight, with bankers and others having the right to bring silver in to sell at this level. As the price of silver generally remained higher than this coinage rate naturally no silver came in to the Mint, but around January to February of 1798 the price of silver fluctuated and dipped as low as 60 shillings a pound; so a group of bankers decided to exercise their right, and 9,895 pound weight of silver was physically presented to the Mint in tranches over the next few months, enough to produce over 600,000 shillings. The vociferous spokesperson of the group was Mr Magens Dorrien-Magens of 22 Finch Lane, who was a partner of the banking firm Dorrien-Magens, Mello, Martin and Harrison; who also sent some silver (perhaps in a private capacity) with the banker Mr Hoare. Other bankers that sent in silver were Barclay, Binn, Wood, Barnett, Robarts, Devaynes, Prescott and Hankey. Work started at the Mint to convert the bullion to silver Shillings dated 1798, as per the coin offered herewith; however the activity did not go un-noticed by the Committee on Coin, and a stop on more silver bullion coming in was made, with the issue of the coins effectively embargoed as of the 9th May 1798, when some 4,500 pound weight of the 9,895 pound total was still un-assayed. The exact reasons for stoppage are not specifically recorded, but Lord Liverpool the head of the committee and others were worried about the impact of a release of the shillings upon the flow of gold, which would no doubt be exchanged for the new silver to then be melted down as gold bullion, and leave the country at this difficult time of war. The bankers protested with Magens Dorrien-Magens as their spokesman in a petition of 28th June 1798, (Dorrien-Magens was in fact the earliest to deposit silver of the group of bankers), and payment was eventually granted as exchequer bills after the 20th July 1798 by which time the bankers were out of pocket from the loss of interest on the money tied up in the embargoed silver, with eventual payment of the same settled later by the 24th August 1798. As to the silver, the un-assayed portion was melted, along with perhaps as many as 34,000 of the coins and reformed as bars, but did not find its way to the Bank of England vault until an instruction of June 1799, with physical delivery in July. Dyer and Gaspar estimate that as much as 550 pounds weight of the silver may have been available as finished coin (c.34,000) by the 9th May 1798 but probably less (their estimate c.30,000). The quantity of this coin survived in the care of the Mint for up to 12 months before eventual melting to bars and sending to the Bank of England. There is a record MINT 9/212 dating from 1799 highlighting a discrepancy in the quantity of inferior silver that is equivalent to 4 pounds, 7 ounces and 8 penny weights of standard silver, compared to what it was on the 9th May 1798, indicating that perhaps up to 285 pieces had gone astray of the coins in the months the coins had laid idle. This would be a maximum number that escaped, and survival rates till present time are usually a very small percentage of what was available contemporarily at the time. When Dyer and Gaspar wrote their article in 1982 they traced only 14 examples which would indicate a survival of 5% of the maximum that could have escaped (still a high number compared to other currency coin survival rates). Today we can add some more to this number and there are perhaps just over twenty examples now known, eight being institutionalised in museums. This Shilling represents what is the ultimate currency Shilling date for the reign if not the series, with such an interesting story of economic and social history for an issue that was to be circulated in great quantity, subsequently embargoed and then the vast majority melted.
George IV (1820-30), silver Shilling, 1826, second bare head left, date below with rosette either side, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, rev. crowned lion standing left on large crown over emblems, legend commences lower left, BRITANNIARUM REX FIDEI DEFENSOR, weight 5.66g (Bull 2409; Davies 232; ESC 1257; C&R 1208; S.3812). Attractively toned, practically extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1995, item 237.
William IV (1830-37), Silver Shilling, 1836, bare head right, W.W. incuse on truncation, legend and toothed border surrounding, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, rev. ONE / SHILLING in two lines at centre of crowned laurel and oak wreath, date below, weight 5.64g (Bull 2494; Davies 345; ESC 1273; C&R 1326; S.3835). Lightly toned, a pleasing extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, Surrey, List number 7, Winter 2004, item 272.
Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Sixpence, 1703, VIGO. below draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, four 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., weight 3.03g (Bull 1446; ESC 1582; C&R 645; S.3590). Toned, with some flecking and light streaking both sides, small hairline die flaw in reverse field, tiny rim split on reverse, otherwise almost extremely fine. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1998, item 6982. 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.
Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Sixpence, 1705, plumes reverse, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform early shields, five strings to Irish harp, 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., weight 3.00g (Bull 1448; ESC 1584; C&R 647 R2; S.3592). Toned, extremely fine and rare this well preserved. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1994, item 448. Ex Martin Hughes Collection, Spink Coin Auction 139, 16th November 1999, lot 320. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.
Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Sixpence, 1705, plumes reverse, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform later shields, five strings to Irish harp, 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., weight 2.98g (Bull 1449 R; ESC 1584A R; C&R 648 R3; S.3593). Toned, extremely fine and very rare this well preserved. Provenance: Ex B. A. Seaby Ltd, Coin and Medal Bulletin, July 1949, item 8726. Ex Lord Hamilton of Dalzell, Spink Coin Auction 3, 21st February 1979, lot 365. Ex Exceptional Collection of British Milled, Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1997, item 5686. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales.
Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Sixpence, 1705, roses and plumes reverse, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform later shields, five 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., weight 3.00g (Bull 1450; ESC 1585; C&R 649 R; S.3594). Toned, some hairline marks, otherwise almost extremely fine and rare this well preserved. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1998, item 6983.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Sixpence, 1707, with Pre-Union reverse legend, draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, eight 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., weight 2.90g (Bull 1452 R2; ESC 1587A R2; C&R 651 R2; S.3619). Toned fine and extremely rare, the only example we have seen. Provenance: Ex Alfred Bole Collection, Dix Noonan and Webb, 29th September 2010, lot 1712. Ex A. H. Baldwin Fixed Price List, Winter 2010, item BM082.
Anne (1702-14), silver Post-Union Sixpence, 1708, Edinburgh Mint, E* below draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., all stops weak, rev. struck from local dies, Post-Union crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, retrograde z type 1 in date, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REG., weight 3.04g (Bull 1468 R; ESC 1593 R; C&R 658 R3; S.3621). Toned, a few very light adjustment marks and light hairlines, an appealing very fine and very rare. Provenance: Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2007, item HS2953
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