Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

World Gold/Great Britain

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4445		Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1483; Fr-88. Edward III, 1327-1377. Third period, 1346-1351. Mint mark cross, chevron barred. Obv: Quartered shield, in tressure. Reverse: Detailed design with closed E in center. An extremely rare type of quarter noble in high grade. Very crisp. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 4446		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1490; Fr-89. Edward III, 1327-1377. Series G. Pre-Treaty period (1356-1361). King standing facing in ship, bearing sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends, e in center. One of the earliest of all gold Nobles, struck around 1354 AD, and a nice round specimen with a decent portrait and nicely struck up design and lettering. Some original luster as well. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 4447		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1490; Fr-89. Edward III, 1327-1377. Fourth coinage. Pre-treaty period, 1351-61. With French title. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. Sharply struck with attractive toning. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 4448		Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1498; Fr-91. Edward III, 1327-1377. Fourth coinage. Pre-treaty period, 1351-61. Shield. Reverse: Ornamental cross. Struck a little off center. PCGS graded AU-50. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 4449		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1499; Fr-92. Edward III, 1327-1377. Transitional treaty period, 1361. King standing in ship holding sword and shield. "Aquitaine" title added. A superb coin which was originally in the possession of two famous collections, and is quite a lot scarcer than the regular issue nobles of this period. A very sharp cameo portrait of the king. Lightly toned, crisp mint state example. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 4450		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1502; Fr-95. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty period, 1361-1369. King standing in ship holding sword and shield. Reverse: Royal floriated cross. This coin is another variety of early British noble, struck at the London mint between 1361 and 1369 AD. Rare to find in mint state. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 4451		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1503. Edward III, 1327-1377. London mint. Treaty period. Annulet before Edward. Obverse, King standing facing carrying sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with e in center. This is a delightful coin - struck on an unusually large and round flan, well centered with a superb portrait. All lettering is well defined and the coin shimmers with original luster. NGC graded MS-62. The background story is that this coin was recovered from a shipwreck, and was the best quality piece among those found. This would explain why there are no spade marks or any of the areas of damage which are often associated with gold coins of this period which have been discovered in the ground. The gold noble was introduced in 1344 and was valued at 80 pence or one third of an English Pound. The gold nobles of Edward III are not as rare as those of Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V, but they are rare in high grade. It is true to say that most of the Edward III nobles have weak portraits and an uneven shape, so this coin is exceptional. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 4452		Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1511; Fr-97. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty period (1361-69). Shield within tresaure, cross above. Reverse: Ornate cross within tressure. NGC graded VF-30. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 4453		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1516. Edward III, 1327-1377. Post Treaty period (1369-1377). London mint. Annulet before Edward. Signs of mounting, tooling or scratching around the edges. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 4454		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1657; Fr-100. Richard II, 1377-1399. London mint. King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. Type 1657 is one of the rarer types of Richard II London mint Noble and has a catalogue value of £2000 (around $3800) in only Very Fine condition. It is unpriced in any of the higher grades. NGC graded AU-58. * This reign is notorious for the production of badly struck, and often off-center gold coins with pitted or otherwise poor surfaces. But this specimen has none of these characteristics and remains truly one of the nicest Richard II coins one could place in a high quality British collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 4455		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1658. Richard II, 1377-1399. London mint. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. Nobles of Richard II are normally badly produced coins, but this is unusually well struck piece, with much original luster. Also, an exceptional portrait! PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 4456		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1799; Fr-112. Henry VI, First Reign, 1422-1461. London mint. Annulet issue. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. This London Noble is distinguished by the annulet by the sword arm of King Henry portrayed on the obverse of this magnificent coin. This coin has an incredibly sharp portrait and is well struck with lots of original luster. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 4457		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1799; Fr-112. Henry VI, First Reign, 1422-1461. Annulet issue, 1422-1427. King standing facing in ship with sword and shield. Reverse: Ornamental cross. This London Noble is distinguished by the annulet by the sword arm of King Henry portrayed on the obverse. Sharply struck example with an excellent portrait, nicely centered, and some original luster. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,600
Lot 4458		Great Britain. Ryal or Rose Noble, ND. S.1950; Fr-132. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. London mint. King standing facing in ship holding sword and shield, rose on ship's side, banner inscribed E at ship's stern. Reverse: Rose upon a radiate sun in center of floriate cross, large fleurs in spandrels. This coin has reflective original luster and a superb portrait. Well struck on a good sized flan, there are no areas of weakness or any defects which detract from the strong eye appeal. The largest gold coin produced during this period, a specimen of this quality would be difficult to duplicate. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 4459		Great Britain. Ryal or Rose Noble, ND. S.1950. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. Light Coinage (1464-1470). London Mint. This coin is especially rare because it has the Mint mark (sun) both sides. A superb portrait and rare in this high grade. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 4460		Great Britain. Ryal or Rose Noble, ND. S.1950; Fr-132. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. London mint. King standing facing in ship holding sword and shield, rose on ship's side, banner inscribed E at ship's stern. Reverse: Rose upon a radiate sun in center of floriate cross, large fleurs in spandrels. Repaired and polished. Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 4461		Great Britain. Ryal or Rose-Noble, ND. S.1951; Fr-132. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. Light coinage. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. The gold noble had hardly changed in style, value or quality since the reign of Edward III and the increase in the price of gold during the 15th century resulted in a shortage of gold coins in England as they were taken to continental Europe for a profit. Eventually, during the early part of the reign of Edward IV, to stop the outflow from England, the value of all gold nobles in circulation was raised from six shillings and eight pence to eight shillings and four pence. A new coin-Rose Noble or Ryal-was introduced with a value of ten shillings. This coin was distinguished by the rose on the King's ship and a somewhat different reverse design. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 4462		Great Britain. Rose Noble or Ryal, ND. S.1951; Fr-132. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. Light coinage. London mint. Ruler standing in ship with sword and shield, rose on bow. Reverse: Radiate rose within royal emblems. Minor edge marks. NGC graded VF-20. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 4463		Great Britain. Ryal or Rose-Noble, ND. S.1952; Fr-133. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. Light coinage. Flemish imitative coinage. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. As England's European trade steadily increased during the 14th and 15th centuries large quantities of English coins which were known for their quality, good weight and metal fineness ended up in Europe, despite attempts to control their movement! Gold Nobles were so popular that they were imitated and produced in the Low Countries (now Belgium and Holland), but the style was quite different. This is an example of one of these interesting pieces. Struck on a large flan, with nice detail, this is a popular and desirable coin. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 4464		Great Britain. Angel, ND. S.2187; Fr-151. Henry VII, 1485-1509. Type 5. Mint mark pheon. St. Michael spearing dragon. Reverse: Ship with shield and cross, H to left and rose to the right. A very nice example with lots of original luster, pleasant color and sharply struck. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 4465		Great Britain. Angel, ND. S.2187; Fr-151. Henry VII, 1485-1509. Mint mark pheon. angel with foot on the dragon. Reverse: Ship with h and rose above quartered shield. Reverse: Ship with cross above, h and rose at sides. A pleasant round example on quite a large flan. All lettering clear and sharp and a decent portrait. Struck between 1505 and 1509 when the King died and was succeeded by his son Henry VIII. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 4466		Great Britain. Angel, ND. S.2265; Fr-155. Henry VIII, 1509-1547. First coinage. Mint mark, Portcullis crowned. Michael slaying the dragon. Reverse: Features ship holding shield. A nice portrait and a well struck example. Gold Angels of Henry VIII are very much a continuation from the reign of Henry VII. The main difference is the obverse legend, where Henry VII Angels read HENRIC DEI GRA etc. while Henry VIII issue reads HENRIC VIII (or 8) DI Graor DG. This is an exceptionally well struck coin which is in mint state. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 4467		Great Britain. Angel, Nd. S.2265; Fr-155. Henry VIII, 1509-1547. First coinage. St. Michael slaying dragon. Reverse: Cross and arms on ship. A little weak on angel face. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 4468		Great Britain. Crown of Double Rose, ND. S.2274; Fr-164. Henry VIII, 1509-1547. Mintmark, lis. Crowned double rose, at sides HK (Henry and Katherine of Aragon) on both sides. Reverse: Crowned arms. A slightly different variety of the denomination and exceptionally well struck with a pleasant old tone, this coin is worthy of a place in any collection of high grade English hammered gold coins. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 4469		Great Britain. Sovereign, Nd. S.2290; Fr-157. Henry VIII, 1509-1547. Second coinage. Tower mint. Mint mark, lis. King on throne. Reverse: Arms with supporters. Well worn example, however very presentable for this very rare type. NGC graded VG-10. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 4470		Great Britain. Half Sovereign, ND. S.2451; Fr-187. Edward VI, 1547-1553. Third period, Mint mark, tun. Half length figure of King facing right, holding orb and sceptre. Reverse: Crowned shield. This superb specimen is struck on a very large flan with good strong, detail and very sharply struck lettering. The mint mark is extraordinary well defined. Lots of original luster. This coin compares with the best the market has to offer today. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 4471		Great Britain. Sovereign, ND. S.2450; Fr-186. Edward VI, 1547-1553. Third period, 1551-3. London mint. Mint mark, Tun or barrel. Crowned half-length figure to right, sword and orb, in beaded circle, legends around. Reverse: Crowned arms supported by lion and griffin in beaded circle, legends around. Medium golden surfaces with a touch of iridescent toning. Rare. NGC graded VF-30. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 4472		Great Britain. 'Fine' Sovereign, of 30 Shillings, ND. S.2488; Fr-192. Mary, 1553-1554. Mintmark, pomegranate. Queen on throne. Reverse: Arms on large Tudor rose. The daughter of King Henry VIII who reigned for a brief five years before her premature death in 1558, all Mary's gold coins are rare. This, the largest of the gold coins of the period, is unusually nice for issue. Good portrait and detail. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $23,000 - 26,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $25,200
Lot 4473		Great Britain. Gold Quarter Angel, ND. S.2528; Fr-208. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Fourth issue. Mint mark sword. St. Michael standing slaying the mythical dragon. Reverse: Ship bearing shield and cross, E and rose at sides. Struck in 1582, six years before the appearance of the Spanish Armada and five years before the execution of Mary Queen of Scots, this tiny but extremely rare coin has great detail and a superb portrait of St. Michael. probably considerably rarer than the larger Angel and Half Angel coins. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 4474		Great Britain. Half Pound, ND. S.2520; Fr-217. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Mint mark, cross crosslet. Crowned bust of the Queen facing left. Reverse: Crowned shield. Normally a creased, weakly struck coin, this example has an abundance of detail (note the sharpness of the lettering and the lions within the reverse shield). A pleasant light red tone adds to the character of this coin. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 4475		Great Britain. Sovereign of 30 Shillings, ND. S.2529; Fr-209. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Fifth issue. Mint mark, tun (1591-5). Obv: Facing portrait of the Queen enthroned. Reverse: A gigantic Tudor rose, in full bloom, holding in its center the royal shield. Sharply struck with traces of luster. Most surviving fine sovereigns cannot approach this specimen in quality. A lovely coin! NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,900
Lot 4476		Great Britain. Pound, ND. S.2534; Fr-214. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Fifth coinage issue. Mint mark Key (1595-8). Old bust of Queen facing left with elaborate dress and profusion of hair. Reverse: Crowned shield, E R at sides. The Pound is perhaps the most attractive of all the gold coins of the Tudor period. Well struck with an abundance of luster. Very Rare this nice. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 4477		Great Britain. Gold Half Pound, ND. S.2535A; Fr-215. Elizabeth I, 1558-1603. Fifth issue. Mint mark, tun (1591-5). Bust of Queen facing left wearing, elaborate dress. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. This very ornate type of Elizabethan half pound is considerably rarer than the plainer style half pound (S.2520) and probably much rarer than the pound piece in the top grades. This specimen, struck in the period 1591-1595 has prooflike fields, an abundance of original luster and is (very sharply) struck on a larger than average flan. An examination of the detail evident in the heraldic lions of the second and third quarters of the reverse shield must lead to the conclusion that in parts this is as finely made as any English hammered gold piece. There is a tiny area of weakness on the obverse, which corresponds on the reverse, but this is not surprising in a coin of this period. What is surprising is the sheer beauty and great eye appeal of this late 16th century numismatic masterpiece. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $19,550
Lot 4478		Great Britain. Rose-ryal, ND. S.2613; Fr-230. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage. King enthroned holding orb and sceptre, with portcullis at his feet. Reverse: Square topped shield in center of elaborate Tudor rose, pellet stops and mint mark escallop both sides. This coin is more common in low grade (Fine to Very Fine) than the slightly smaller and more ornate James I third coinage rose ryal. But in high grade this second coinage piece is rarer. Surprisingly evenly struck on a large full flan, it shows no signs of the creasing, damage and weakness associated with this issue. Sharply detailed and with a good portrait, it is as nice as any example offered in recent years. A lovely example of this very rare coin, found in an almost unheard of grade. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,700
Lot 4479		Great Britain. Unite, ND. S.2619; Fr-234. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage (1604-19). Fourth bust. Mint mark, Tower. Crowned half-length bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms. One of the more common of the Jacobean gold coins this Unite is nevertheless remarkable for its high grade. Now practically unobtainable in mint state this MS 63 coin has original luster and a sharply detailed portrait of the King who united the thrones of England and Scotland. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 4480		Great Britain. Unite, Nd. S.2619; Fr-234. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage, 1604-19. Fourth bust. Mintmark, Trefoil. Crowned half-length bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms. NGC graded Fine-15. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 4481		Great Britain. Unite, ND. S.2620; Fr-234. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage. Fifth bust. Mint mark, Escallop. Crowned bust of King shouldering sceptre and holding orb. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. 1 R at sides. Superbly detailed and a much nicer example than is usually encountered. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 4482		Great Britain. Britain Gold Crown, Nd. S.2624; Fr-236. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage, 1604-19. Mint mark, grapes. First bust to right. NGC graded Fine-15. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 4483		Great Britain. Gold Crown, ND. S.2626; Fr-236. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage. Mint mark, Tun. Crowned bust right. Reverse: Crowned square shield. A virtually mint state example of a popular denomination which saw a lot of use as a circulating coin. Tough to find in this high grade. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 4484		Great Britain. Thistle crown or 4 Shillings, Nd. S.2627; Fr-238. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage. Mint mark, rose (struck 1605-6). Crowned rose, I - R at sides. Reverse: Crowned thistle with I - R at sides. NGC graded VF-35. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 4485		Great Britain. Laurel (20 Shillings), ND. S.2637; Fr-242. James I, 1603-25. Third coinage. Laureate armored bust left. Reverse: Long cross over square shield. Minor surface marks. NGC graded VF-20. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 4486		Great Britain. Laurel (20 Shillings), ND. S.2638A; Fr-242. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage (1619-1625). Mint mark, thistle. Laureate armoured bust left, value behind. Reverse: Long cross over square shield. A popular denomination - the new lighter 20 shilling coin which temporarily replaced the gold Unite. This has a strong portrait and is well struck, with handsome original mint luster. Rare in this grade. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 4487		Great Britain. Laurel, ND. S.2638A; Fr-242. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage. Mint mark Thistle (1621-3). Laureate armored bust left, value XX in field. Reverse: Long cross over square shield. Slight double striking on the obverse. Trace of luster in the devices. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 4488		Great Britain. Laurel (20 Shillings), ND. S.2638A; Fr-242. James I. third coinage (1619-25). Mint mark, thistle. Laureate armored bust left, value behind. Reverse: Long cross over square shield. A popular denomination - the new lighter 20 shilling coin which temporarily replaced the gold Unite. This has a strong portrait and is well struck if not uncirculated. It is also a rarer variety of Laurel. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 4489		Great Britain. Half Laurel, ND. S.2640; Fr-243. James I. Third coinage (1619-25). First bust. Mintmark, Spur rowel. Laureate armored bust left, value behind. Reverse: Long cross over square shield. A crisp portrait that would be almost impossible to find a more attractive example of this rare type of Half Laurel. The early half laurels were badly struck coins but this is a MS 61 example. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 4490		Great Britain. Half Laurel, ND. S.2641A; Fr-243. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage. Mint mark, Trefoil. Struck on a large flan with a great portrait. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 4491		Great Britain. Britain Gold Crown, Nd. S.2626 Fr-236. James I, 1603-1625. Second coinage, 1604-19. Mint mark, plain cross. Fifth bust to right. NGC graded VF-20. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4492		Great Britain. Half Laurel, ND. S.2641A; Fr-243. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage, Mint mark, Lis. Laureate head of King facing left. Reverse: Crowned shield. Nicely centered with a good portrait and pleasant surfaces, high quality examples of the fractional gold Laurels are difficult to obtain now, such is the popularity of English hammered gold coinage. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 4493		Great Britain. Quarter Laurel, ND. S.2642; Fr-244. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage. Laureate armored bust left, value V to right. Reverse: Crowned shield. Suspicious mark at top. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 4494		Great Britain. Quarter Laurel, ND. S.2642; Fr-244. James I, 1603-1625. Third coinage. Laureate armored bust left, value V to right. Reverse: Crowned shield. NGC graded VF-35. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891

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