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Sale 114
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Lot 535 |
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Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Gold Half Angel, Undated (2.55g)Charles II (1660-1685). Silver Medal, 1667. Peace with Holland. 56mm. 74.32g. By J. Roettier. London. 5th Issue (1578-82), mintmark Sword (1582). ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HI REGINA. The archangel Michael slaying the dragon. Rev. A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST. Ship holding shield, cross above, E and rose above (Fr. 201; North 1992/1 (rare); Spink 2526). About Extremely Fine, Extremely rare in this quality. Value $10,000 - UP
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Lot 536 |
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Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Gold Pound of twenty shillings, sixth issue (1583-1600). Crowned bust in ruff and elaborate dress left, Latin legend and outer beaded border on both sides, initial mark woolpack (1594-96), ELIZABETH; D; G; ANG; FRA; ET. HI; REGINA., Rev. crowned quartered shield, E to left, R to right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, annulet stops, SCVTVM. FIDEI. PROTEGET. EAM., weight 11.13g (Schneider 799; N.2008; S.2534; Fr.219; KM.D7). Copper red tone, some raised die flaws and nicks in field, short scratch on Reverse above R, otherwise practically very fine. Value $12,000 - UP
Ex. St James Auction 10, 6th November 2008, lot 689.
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Lot 537 |
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Commonwealth (1649-60), Silver Crown, 1656. Second 6 of date struck over 4, English shield within laurel and palm branch, legends in English language, initial mark sun.THE. COMMONWEALTH. OF. ENGLAND., Rev. English and Irish shields, value .V. above, beaded circle and legend surrounding, date at top, GOD. WITH. VS., 29.95g (cf.Bull 13; ESC 9; N.2721; S3214; KM.392). Toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS62, with only one piece currently graded a point higher out of a total of nine graded; for comparison PCGS have graded six examples all AU58 or below, therefore this is the second highest currently graded. Value $10,000 - UP
NGC certification 4862402-003. This coin does not have the inverted A for V on the reverse as per the Bull entry. The Commonwealth coinage was the only to have legends in English language until the 1953 Crown of Queen Elizabeth had an edge inscription in English.
Ex. Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auction 48, 14th September 2008, lot 2526.
Ex. A H Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Winter 2013, item BH078.
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Lot 538 |
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Gold Broad of Twenty Shillings. 1656, laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D. G. R. P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB. & PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date either side of crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, PAX. QVÆRITVR. BELLO. edge milled, weight 8.92g (Schneider 367; WR 39 R2; N.2744; S.3225; Fr.273; KM.Pn25). Toned with light surface marks, good fine. Value $25,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war".
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Lot 539 |
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Crown, 1658. 8 in date struck over 7, laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at early stage, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscribed in raised letters, *.HAS. NISI. PERITVRVS. MIHI. ADIMAT. NEMO. (L&S 1; Bull 240; ESC 10; S.3226; KM.D207). Attractively toned, with mint bloom both sides, just a few very light hairlines, a hairline thin die flaw only visible, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine. Value $8,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war," and additionally on the edge "Let no one remove these from me under penalty of death."
Purchased from A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, Summer 2006.
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Lot 540 |
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Halfcrown, 1658. Laureate and draped bust left, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. ET. HIB &c PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, edge inscribed in raised letters, +.HAS. NISI. PERITVRVS. MIHI. ADIMAT. NEMO. weight 15.02g (N.2746; Bull 252; ESC 447; S.3227A; KM.B207). Attractively toned, one light hairline on cheek, otherwise almost extremely fine, Reverse better. Value $7,000 - UP
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war," and additionally on the edge "Let no one remove these from me under penalty of death."
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Oliver Cromwell (d.1658), Silver Shilling, 1658. Laureate and draped bust left, raised die flaw at top of forehead, legend and toothed border surrounding, OLIVAR. D.G.R.P. ANG. SCO. HIB &c PRO, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms of the Protectorate, date above, PAX QVÆRITVR BELLO, weight 6.01g (Bull 254; ESC 1005; S.3228; KM.A207). Attractively toned, with proof-like mint bloom, a very slight hint of wear to the highest points only, good extremely fine, practically as struck, and rare this nicely preserved, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as MS63. Value $6,000 - UP
PCGS Certification 616009.63/37783226. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "Oliver by the Grace of God, Protector of the Republic of England, Scotland and Ireland," and on the reverse "Peace is sought by war."
Ex. Stacks, Coin Galleries, New York, 12th December 2004, lot 1365.
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Charles II (1660-1685), Silver Medal, 1667. Peace with Holland. 56mm. 74.32g. By J. Roettier. Laureate, draped bust of Charles II right. Rev. FAVENTE DEO, Britannia seated left by the seashore reviewing her fleet, sun above piercing the clouds. Edge: CAROLVS*SECVNDVS*PACIS*ET*IMPERII*RESTITUTOR*AVGVSTVS (Eimer 241, MI i 535/186, MH 1919, 65; v. Loon II 522). Attractive lavender-gray tone with pearlescent and steely blue hues over some light old friction marks. About uncirculated. Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Ivor Noël Hume, OBE, Collection (Called the "Father of historical archaeology" by his peers, British-born archaeologist, Hume (1927-2017) was director of Colonial Williamsburg's archaeological research program and author of a number of important works.
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Charles II (1660-85), Gold Two Guineas, 1679. Second laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, Rev. crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, four interlinked Cs at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding.MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX., weight 16.75g (MCE 43; S.3335; Fr.284; KM.443.1). Attractively toned, nick in field by chin, a few other light hairline marks and flecks, otherwise good very fine. Value $15,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the second by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland."
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James II (1685-88), Silver Halfcrown, 1688. Second laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, Rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. QVARTO+ weight 15.03g (Bull 759; ESC 502; S.3409; KM.462). Toned, a little weakly struck in high points of hair, otherwise almost extremely fine, and hard to find this well preserved. Value $3,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "James the Second, by the grace of God," and on the reverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland," additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the fourth year of the reign."
Purchased from Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, April 2002.
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William and Mary (1688-94), Silver Halfcrown, 1691. Conjoined laureate and draped busts right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, Rev. crowned cruciform shields, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, WM monogram in angles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR. FR. ET HI. REX. ET. edge inscribed in raised letters.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+. weight 14.90g (Bull 850; ESC 516; MCE 798; S.3436; KM.477). Some light adjustment marks at centre on busts, some light toning, a pleasing extremely fine. Value $7,000 - UP
The Latin legend translate as on the obverse "William and Mary, by the grace of God," and on the reverse "King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland" additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign".
Ex. James Fox Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 94, 18th September 2013, lot 1967.
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William III (1694-1702), Silver Crown, 1696. Third laureate and draped bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, Lion of Nassau at centre, early harp, date either side of top crown.MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, +.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN.ANNO. REGNI. OCTAVO. (Bull 1004; ESC 94; S.3472; KM.494.1). Toned, a little weakly struck at the breastplate which helps define the third bust, extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS62 and incorrectly defined on the label with an ESC reference to the first bust. Value $3,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William III by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the eighth year of the reign."
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William III (1694-1702), Silver Crown, 1700. Third laureate and draped bust variety right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp of third type, Lion of Nassau at centre, date either side of top crown.MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX., edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DVODECIMO., weight 29.94g (Bull 1010; ESC 97; S.3474; KM.494.3). Attractively toned, proof-like underlying brilliance, darker patch of tone on cheek and central hair, otherwise extremely fine, Reverse good extremely fine, a very nice example indeed. Value $5,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William III by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the twelfth year of his reign."
Ex. Dr Erik Miller Collection, Spink Coin Auction 260, 26th March 2019, lot 30.
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George I (1714-27), Gold Guinea, 1717. Fourth laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F.D., Rev. crowned cruciform broad shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, ornamental sceptres in angles, 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., weight 8.37g (Schneider 547; MCE 249; S.3631; Fr.327; KM.546.1). Nice copper red tone, some flecking, otherwise good very fine and a rare date. Value $7,000 - UP
Ex. A H Baldwin and Sons Ltd, 1943 when priced at £7/10/-.
Ex. Slaney Collection, part two, Spink Coin Auction, 14th May 2015, lot 391.
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George I (1714-27), Gold Quarter Guinea, 1718. Laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D.G. M.B.FE. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A.TH ET. EL. edge diagonally grained (MCE 277; S.3638; Fr.331; KM.555). Lightly toned with a few flecks, a pleasing extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS63. Value $800 - UP
NGC Certification 4439637-007, we note that of 127 examples graded across both PCGS and NGC this coin falls into the top 20% of the roster of the highest grades. The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse as "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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George I (1714-27), Gold Half-Guinea, 1725. Second older laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F.D, some stops weak or absent both sides, Rev. crowned cruciform broad shields, incorporating the Arms of Hanover, ornamental sceptres in angles, 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 obliquely grained, weight 4.21g (MCE 274; S.3637; Fr.329; KM.560). Toned, practically extremely fine. Value $3,500 - UP
The Latin legends translates as on the obverse "George, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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George II (1727-60), Proof Gold Half-Guinea, 1728. Young laureate head left, legend GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge plain with longitudinal striations (WR 75 R4; S.3681; KM.565.1). Toned with plenty of proof brilliance, otherwise practically as struck, and extremely rare; has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF63. Value $15,000 - UP
NGC certification 4219985-001. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
Ex. Spink and Son Ltd, London, purchased by J J Pittman November 1952, probably A Collection of Coins of the Reigns of George I, II & III, Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1952, item 10881 for £25
Ex. John Jay Pittman Collection, sold by David Akers Florida, 6th August 1999, lot 3889. Ex RichLyn Collection, Heritage, New York, 3rd January 2016, lot 31248.
Ex. Heritage, ANA Auction Denver, 3rd August 2017, lot 30286.
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George II (1727-60), Silver Proof Crown, 1746. Older laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., 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, 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, weight 30.20g (Bull 1669 R; L&S 7; ESC 126; C&R 807 R; S.3690; KM.585.2). Attractively toned, a couple of nicks in obverse field with a few hairlines, otherwise good extremely fine and rare. Value $15,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae ET Hiberniae REx Fidei Defensor Brun ET Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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George II (1727-60), Proof Silver Halfcrown, 1746. Older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, M.B.FE. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. edge inscribed in raised letter and dated, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. VICESIMO. (Bull 1691; ESC 608; S.3696; KM.584.2). Attractively toned with a few tiny specks and spots both sides, edge lettering struck weakly in parts, otherwise good extremely fine. Value $6,000 - UP
The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae ET Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun ET Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
Ex. Heritage, New York Signature Sale 363, 9th January 2005, lot 22123, when previously graded and slabbed by NGC as PF63.
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George II (1727-60), Proof Silver Shilling, 1746. Older laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. Rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, M.B.FE. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. (Bull 1727; ESC 1208; S.3704; KM.583.3). Attractively toned has been slabbed and graded by NGC as PF64. Value $4,000 - UP
NGC certification 1877409-006.
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George II (1727-60), Silver Crown, 1750. Older laureate and draped bust left, GEORGIUS.II. DEI.GRATIA. toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, legend M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T ET.E. edge inscribed in raised letters .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO REGNI. VICESIMO QVARTO, weight 30.08g (Bull 1670; ESC 127; S.3690; KM.585.2). Attractively toned, with underlying mint bloom enhancing the design, just a hint of wear to the highest points probably from light cabinet friction, good extremely fine and scarce, slabbed and graded MS61 and consequently the third highest graded by NGC. Value $7,000 - UP
NGC Certification 4628995-001. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae ET Hiberniae REx Fidei Defensor Brun ET Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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George II (1727-60), Gold Guinea, 1759. Old laureate head left, legend surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, abbreviated Latin legend, M.B.F.ET.H. REX. F.D.B.ET.L.D.S.R.I.A.T.ET.E edge grained (MCE.332; S.3680; Fr.344; KM.588). Toned, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as AU58. Value $5,000 - UP
PCGS certification 618047.58/34293611. The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George II by the Grace of God" and continues on to the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire".
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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; KM.597). Attractively toned, just a few tiny flecks, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine. Value $2,500 - UP
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.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1995, item 228.
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George III (1760-1820), Copper Proof Halfpenny, 1770. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. III. REX. Rev. struck en medaille, Britannia seated on globe left holding olive branch and spear, shield to rear, date in exergue, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITAN NIA. edge plain (Peck 895; S.3770; KM.601). Attractively toned with hint of lustre and bluish colour, one tiny dig under breastplate, otherwise practically as struck, has been slabbed and graded by PCGS as PR65BN. Value $3,500 - UP
PCGS certification 610325.65/80844304. The Latin legends translate as "George III King" on obverse, and on reverse "of the Britains."
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George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Guinea, 1774. Fourth laureate head right, GEORGIVS .III DEI.GRATIA., Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. (WR 95 R; MCE 379; S.3728; KM.604). Attractively toned, just a few light hairlines, the more preferable earlier variety without the die flaw in the Rev.erse field, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as PF63CAM, none graded higher at PCGS. Value $12,000 - UP
PCGS certification 415680.63/15177769. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George III by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae REx Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire."
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George III (1760-1820), Silver Proof Shilling, 1787, struck in fine silver. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, legend surrounding with beaded outer border at raised rim both sides, GEORGIVS. III. DEI. GRATIA. Rev. struck en medaille, cruciform shields, with semee of hearts in Hanoverian arms, crowns in angles, garter star at centre, date at bottom without stops either side, legend surrounding commences lower left, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E. plain edge, weight 6.43g (Bull 2132; ESC 1226; S.3746; KM.607.2). Toned, a few light marks, good extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as PR62. Value $1,200 - UP
PCGS certification 34313088.
Purchased privately from Spink and Son Ltd. c.2005. This coin illustrated in "Coinage and Currency in Eighteenth Century Britain, The Provincial Coinage" by David W Dykes, page 38, number 32. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George III by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae ET Hiberniae REx Fidei Defensor Brun ET Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius ET Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." This issue of the Proof Shilling was struck exclusively in pure silver for the use of the Bank of England along with pure silver Sixpences, and fine gold Guineas and Half-Guineas as of September 1787. The order was approved by the Master of the Mint on the 19th September and Lewis Pingo went ahead and struck 168 four coin groups of which this coin would have been one of 168 shillings struck. A contemporary record (Mint 1/14 p.12)shows that 100 of the four coin sets were for the Directors of the Bank of England, 18 for higher ranking officers, 38 for Royal Mint officials and 12 for the Company of Moneyers. For further reading on the issue of 1787 Shillings and for a breakdown of some recipients of the sets of four coins see Appendix E in the article "The 1787 Shilling - A Transition in Minting Technique" by H E Manville and Prof. P P Gaspar, British Numismatic Journal, 2004, volume 74.
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George III (1760-1820), Gold Sovereign, 1820. The 0 over a tilted 0, second laureate head right with more wiry hair, date below with open 2, Latin legend commences lower left GEORGIUS III D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: Rev. St George and dragon right, incuse BP below broken lance at lower left for designer and engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, garter motto surrounding, buckle with incuse WWP for Master of the Mint William Wellesley Pole, French motto HONI. SOIT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE. (Bentley -; Marsh 4; S.3785C; Fr.371; KM.674). Lightly toned, some light surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as MS61, the variety with the 0 not present in the Bentley Collection who had a number of varieties of the 1820 Sovereign, therefore presumably very rare. Value $2,500 - UP
Calendar year mintage 931,994. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George III by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." The older Norman-French legend on the reverse translates as "Evil to him, who evil thinks" and is the motto of the chivalric Order of the Garter founded in 1348 by King Edward III.
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George III (1760-1820), Silver Pattern Crown, undated (struck circa 1820). Obverse designed by Thomas Webb, Rev.erse by George Mills, commissioned by medallist James Mudie, laureate head right, italic script below of initials of designer and maker in two off-set lines, J M .D. / T W .F., beaded outer border and legend surrounding, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA., Rev. struck en medaille, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, Order of St George at centre, buckle with motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, italic script at rim of rose quadrant, Mills Fecit (Bull 2055; L&S 214; ESC 221; KM.PnB80). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF61. Value $2,500 - UP
NGC Certification 4861605-002.
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Lot 563 |
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George III (1760-1820), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1820. Engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, laureate head right, date below, legend GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA raised rim both sides, Rev. crowned shield of arms, dot below, REX FID: DEF: BRITANNIARUM (Marsh 402; S.3786; Fr.372; KM.673). Lightly toned practically has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS63 and what with the lowest calendar year mintage, rare. Value $1,500 - UP
PCGS certification 206575.63/81401512. Calendar year mintage 35,043. The Latin obverse legend translates as "George the Third, by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
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Lot 564 |
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George IV (1820-30), Gold Half-Sovereign, 1821. First laureate head left, B.P. for Benedetto Pistrucci below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: Rev. first crowned quartered shield of arms, with a crowned escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, emblems surrounding, ANNO to left, 1821 to right, weight 4.00g (Marsh 403 R5; S.3802; Fr.378; KM.681). Lightly toned, good extremely fine and very rare. Value $4,000 - UP
The first year for the coinage of King George IV; the one year only type Half-Sovereign has a reported Calendar year mintage of 231,288. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "George IV by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith," and on reverse as "in the year 1821."
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Lot 565 |
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George IV (1820-30), Gold Sovereign, 1821, first laureate head left. B.P. for Benedetto Pistrucci below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: Rev. die axis slightly off-centre, St George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue for designer and engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, raised WWP on ground line below lance for Master of the Mint William Wellesley Pole, weight 8.01g (Bentley 12; Marsh 5; S.3800; Fr.376; KM.682). A few tiny marks, nick on cheek, toned with underlying brilliance, good extremely fine. Value $3,500 - UP
Calendar year mintage 5,356,787. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the Fourth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
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Lot 566 |
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George IV (1820-30), Silver Shilling, 1824. First laureate head left, B.P. for Benedetto Pistrucci below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: Rev. second crowned quartered shield of arms, with an escutcheon of the Arms of Hanover, garter motto surrounding, cinquefoil stops, HONI* SOIT* QUI MAL* Y* PENSE***, ANNO 1825 below (Bull 2400; Davies 221; ESC 1251; S.3811; KM.687). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS64, we note they have graded 22 examples of which only 4 are higher; for comparison NGC show 54 examples graded of which only two are higher, rare this well preserved. Value $600 - UP
PCGS certification 205173.64/60039732. The Latin obverse legend translates as "George IV by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." and on the reverse the French motto as "Evil to him, who evil thinks."
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Lot 567 |
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George IV (1820-30), Gold Sovereign, 1825. Second bare head left, date below neck, legend and toothed border surrounding.GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA. Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: edge milled, weight 8.01g (Bentley 18; Marsh 10; S.3801; Fr.377; KM.696). Light surface marks and hairlines, lightly toned, otherwise extremely fine. Value $3,000 - UP
Calendar year mintage 4,200,343. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George IIII by the Grace of God", continuing on the reverse as "King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
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Lot 568 |
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William IV (1830-37), Gold Proof Half-Sovereign, 1831. Struck on the small size flan, bare head right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D: Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, ANNO 1831 below, edge plain, weight 4.00g (WR 267 R3; S.3830; Fr.383a; KM.716). Lightly toned, just a few wispy surface marks, tiny short nick on neck, otherwise practically as struck and rare. Value $4,000 - UP
The Latin legend translates as "William the Fourth by the grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
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Lot 569 |
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William IV (1830-37), Gold Sovereign, 1832. Second bare head right, nose points to second I in legend with flat top ear, W.W. incuse on truncation, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D: toothed border around rim both sides, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, ANNO 1832 below, weight 8.02g (Bentley 28; Marsh 17; S.3829B; Fr.383; KM.717). A pleasing example, toned good extremely fine. Value $3,500 - UP
The calendar year mintage of Sovereigns for 1832 totals 3,737,065. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "William IV by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse "In the year 1832."
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Lot 570 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Halfcrown, 1845. 5 of date struck over 3, young filleted head left, date below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, within laurel wreath, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF: edge inscribed with incuse letters and star stops, weight 14.14g (Bull 2723; ESC 679A; cf.Davies 568; S.3888; KM.740). Attractively toned, one hairline raised die flaw on neck, otherwise good extremely fine and extremely rare. Value $1,500 - UP
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God," and on the reverse "Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith."
Ex. Colin Adams, Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink, 1st December 2005, lot 668 (overdate not noted).
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Lot 571 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Gothic Silver Crown, 1847. Engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, "Victoria dei gratia britanniar. Reg: f: d." Rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either dies of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, "tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii", edge inscribed in raised letters "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. undecimo." (Bull 2571; L&S 57; ESC 288; S.3883; KM.744). In NGC holder graded PF61. Value $5,000 - UP
NGC Certification 4861605-001.
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Lot 572 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Gothic Silver Crown, 1847. Engraved by William Wyon, crowned gothic style bust left, small ww incuse on truncation, trefoil and arc border, legend in lower case Gothic lettering both sides, "Victoria dei gratia britanniar. Reg: f: d." Rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblems in angles, garter star at centre, w incuse on inner border either dies of top crown, date in roman numerals in lower right of legend which commences in upper left quarter, "tueatur unita deus anno dom mdcccxlvii", edge inscribed in raised letters "decus. et. tutamen. anno. regni. undecimo." (Bull 2571; L&S 57; ESC 288; S.3883; KM.744). Toned with one spot in obverse field, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as PR58. Value $3,000 - UP
PCGS certification 206439.58/31976844. One of the most spectacular designs for a silver coin in the entire British Milled series the Proof Gothic Crowns with lettered edge were limited to a mintage of only 8,000 pieces. William Wyon (1795-1851) was the Royal Academy engraver responsible and was at the peak of his career having also designed the equally impressive gold "Una and the Lion" Five Pound pieces dated 1839 also in Roman numerals. The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse as "May God guard these united, in the year of our Lord 1847." The legend on the edge translates as "An ornament and a safeguard in the eleventh year of her reign."
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Lot 573 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Medal,1873. Nasr-Ed-Din (King of Persia, 1848-1896), Visit to the City of London. Uniformed bust of Shah wearing Persian fez, three quarter bust left. Rev. Londinia standing between shields of London and Persia, with a view of St Paul's and the Tower of London. Bronze. 77 mm. By A. B. Wyon (BHM 2951; Eimer 1623). In PCGS holder graded Specimen 63. Very Scarce. Value $1,700 - UP
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Lot 574 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Five Pounds, 1887. Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. initials on truncation, VICTORIA D: G: BRITT: REG: F: D: Rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue (S.3864; Fr.390; KM.769). Some light surface marks and hairlines, a pleasing extremely fine, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS62+. Value $3,500 - UP
NGC certification 4600778-006. The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." Calendar year mintage of 53,844.
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Lot 575 |
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Victoria (1837-1901). Gold Five Pounds, 1887. Crowned and veiled Jubilee type bust left. Rev. St. George slaying dragon (S 3864; Fr 390; KM 769). Brilliant Uncirculated. A few faint hairlines mentioned otherwise a crisp sharply struck example with full mint brilliance and great eye-appeal. Value $3,000 - UP
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Lot 576 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Silver Proof Shilling, 1887. Smaller crowned and veiled Jubilee type bust left, angled J type J.E.B. on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT: REGINA F: D:, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, within Garter motto HONI. SOIT. QUI MAL. Y. PENSE. date either side of strap-end at bottom, weight 5.69g (Bull 3138; Davies 982 dies 1+C; ESC 1352; S.3926; KM.761). Attractively toned, practically as struck. Value $250 - UP
The Latin legend translates as "Victoria by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith." on the reverse. Struck for the fiftieth anniversary, Golden Jubilee of the reign.
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Lot 577 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Two Pounds, 1893. Crowned, veiled bust left, T.B. initials below truncation for engraver Thomas Brock, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP. Rev. St. George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue (S.3873; Fr 395a; KM.786). Has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as Proof 65 Deep Cameo. Value $10,000 - UP
PCGS certification 505268.65/38092737. Mintage of only 773 in proof.
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Lot 578 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Two Pounds, 1893. Crowned, veiled bust left, T.B. initials below truncation for engraver Thomas Brock, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA· DEI· GRA· BRITT· REGINA· FID· DEF· IND· IMP· Rev. St George and dragon right, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right of exergue (S.3873; Fr.395; KM.786). Toned with just a few very light marks, has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as MS62. Value $1,700 - UP
PCGS certification 207286.62/37941128. Calendar year mintage of 52,212. The abbreviated Latin legend translates as "Victoria, by the grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India."
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Silver Halfcrown, 1893. Older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. initials below truncation for designer Thomas Brock, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REG., Rev. crowned quartered spade shaped shield of arms, within Order of the Garter, date at bottom, legend surrounding.FID. DEF. IND. IMP. in upper half, HALF CROWN in lower half (Bull 2779, ESC 727, Davies 663, S.3938; KM.782). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF64. Value $750 - UP
NGC certification 4862865-001.
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Lot 580 |
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Silver Florin, 1893. Older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. below for designer Thomas Brock, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP., first I of legend to bead, Rev. crown over three emblematic shields over crossed sceptres, emblems interspaced with garter motto HONI. SOIT. Q MAL Y. PENSE., outer legend surrounding, ONE. FLORIN. TWO. SHILLINGS, date at bottom (Bull 2963; Davies 831 dies 2+A; ESC 877; S.3939; KM.781). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF63. Value $500 - UP
NGC certification 4862865-002 The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India" with the French Garter motto on reverse as "Evil to him who evil thinks."
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Silver Shilling, 1893. Older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. below for designer Thomas Brock, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP., first I of legend to bead, Rev. individual crowned emblematic shields, with emblems and garter around, date below, outer legend surrounding ONE SHILLING (Bull 3155, ESC 1362, Davies 1011 dies 2+A, S.3940; KM.780). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF64+. Value $300 - UP
NGC certification 4862865-003 The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India" with the French Garter motto on reverse as "Evil to him who evil thinks."
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Victoria (1837-1901), Proof Silver Sixpence, 1893. Older crowned and veiled bust left, T.B. below for designer Thomas Brock, legend and toothed border surrounding, VICTORIA. DEI. GRA. BRITT. REGINA. FID. DEF. IND. IMP., first I of legend to bead, Rev. crowned mark of value in words within wreath, date below (Bull 3286, ESC 1763, Davies 1181 2+A, S3941; KM.779). Attractively toned, has been graded and slabbed by NGC as PF65. Value $200 - UP
NGC certification 4862865-004 The Latin legends translates on obverse as "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the Briton's, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India" with the French Garter motto on reverse as "Evil to him who evil thinks."
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Edward VII (1902-1910), Gold Coronation Medal, 1902 (17.2g). 31 mm. By G. W. De Saulles, manufactured by the Royal Mint. Crowned, draped bust of King right, above laurel branch. Rev. Crowned, draped bust of Queen Alexandra, right, above rose branch. With original red case (BMH 3737; Eimer 1871b). In PCGS holder graded Specimen 63 Matte. Value $1,800 - UP
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Edward VII (1901-1910), Matt Proof Gold Five-Pounds, 1902. Coronation year, bare head right, De S. below truncation for engraver George W De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: IND: IMP:, Rev. St George slaying the dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, tiny B.P. in exergue for engraver Benedetto Pistrucci, edge milled, 39.89g (WR 404; S 3966; Fr.398a; KM.807). Toned, with the usual striations from the matt surfaces, some reside in hair, otherwise practically as struck. Value $3,000 - UP
Calendar year mintage of 8,066. The Latin legend on the obverse translates as "Edward the Seventh, by the grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
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