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Edward IV (Second Reign), Groat, London, Class XXI, mm. cinquefoil, with rose on breast, Half-Groats (2), both Canterbury (Royal), mm. rose with C on breast and Pennies (8), York (4) and Durham (4), various, some earlier issues [11]. Groat nearly very fine (polished), others mostly fair (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £230
Carausius (286-293), Antoninianii (13), LONDON and CLAUSENTUM, revs. Providence (2) (RIC 377), Laetitia (RIC 250), Fortuna (RIC 645) and Pax (9); ALLECTUS, Antoninianii (4), all revs. Pax, and Quinarii (3), revs. galley [20]. Fair to fine (£180-200)
18th Century, Wales, Anglesey (18), Parys Mine Co., Pence (4), 1787 and 1788, imitation Pence (2), 1790 and 1791, Halfpence (6) 1788, 1789 and 1791, mule Halfpence (2), imitation Halfpence (4) 1791, 1793 and 1794 (DH 11, 18, 31, 234, 254, 255, 324, 334, 359, 386 (2), 406a, 427, 433, 416, 436, 438b, 448a); North Wales (6), General circulation, Halfpence (3), 1793, imitation Halfpence (3), 1793 (DH 1b, 1d, 2, 4a, 6a, 6b); Glamorganshire (2), Glamorgan, W. Tait, R. Crawhay and S. Homfray,...
Miscellaneous, Sestertii (10), of CARACALLA, ELAGABALUS, JULIA MAESA, Severus ALEXANDER, JULIA MAMAEA, BALBINUS, GORDIAN III, PHILIP I, PHILIP II and OTACILA SEVERA [10]. Fine to very fine (£150-180)
Miscellaneous, Folles (30), CONSTANTINE period, mostly London [30]. Fair to very fine (£150-180)
France, Helen, a large uniface silvered bronze plaque, by René Gregoire, c. 1900, standing figure of a slender young woman in a diaphanous but elaborately decorated dress, her breasts exposed, and wearing a diadem and veil, gazing at naked man prostrate on his back at her feet among skulls and other human remains; antique ruins and monuments in the distance; ELENI in exergue, 175 x 118mm (cf. PBE 470, for a smaller format plaquette). Extremely fine but slightly discoloured, a powerful image...
India, Ancient India, bronze coins (210), many tribal issues [210]. Fair to fine, many better (£140-160)
17th Century, Kent, Farthings, unless otherwise stated, Canterbury, J. Cheever, Halfpenny, 1663, E. Fry, Halfpennies (3), J. Masterson, Halfpenny (Octagonal), S. Smith; Chatham, R. Jennman; Deal, J. Coston, P. Underwood; Depford, R. Jefry, Meallman; Dover, Town farthing, (16)68, I.M.C. at the Queene of Bohemia, T. Kite, 1656, T. Sharnal, 1658, R. Woodgreen, 1666; Eastchurch (Isle of Sheppy), W. Manyaring, Haberdasher, Halfpenny; Faversham, R. Hogben, Halfpenny; Gravesend, T. Hill, Grocer,...
17th Century, Oxfordshire, Farthings, unless otherwise stated, Banbury, M. Smith, Gardner, Halfpenny, 1669, T. Sutton at the Raindear (sic), Halfpenny, 1666; Chipping Norton, H. Fawler, R. Groves, 1659; Dorcester, W. Brock and R. Couldrey; Oxford, Town farthings (3), 1652, J. Bishop, Cutler, 1668, H. Bodicott, Vintner, J. Bowell, Mercer, 1657, R. Carter, Brewer, T. Combes neare the East Gate, T. Dennis at the 3 Kings, 1652, J. Fox at the Fox and Goose, A. Hall at the (Mermaid), L. Hine,...
Scottish Medallions Awarded for Sports, Games and Pastimes, Willowbank curling club, Cross brushes and stone above thistle, presented to mr willm craig, president 1852, won by mr jas. g. leadbetter, 1st March 1853, richly scrolled suspension loop, Glasgow hallmark, maker j.m. (j. mark), silver, oval, 46 x 71mm. Extremely fine (£150-200)
Hammer Price: £240
Scottish Medallions Awarded for Sports, Games and Pastimes, Curling medal, 1864 north woodside curling club (glasgow) presented by ronald johnstone president 1862. Won by john stirling on 9th January 1864 at points. Suspension formed by crossed brooms & curling stone with loop ring & ribbon, silver, 48mm, overall size, 75 x 55mm. Extremely fine (£130-180)
Miscellaneous, Denarii (15), Republican, M. SERGIUS SILUS (S 224); VESPASIAN, rev. Pax standing (RIC 90), TITUS, rev. dolphin on tripod (RIC 26a), DOMITIAN, rev. Minerva (RIC 156); NERVA (2), revs. Fortuna and sacrifical implements (RIC 4, 24), TRAJAN, rev. Pax (RIC 103), HADRIAN, rev. Genius (RIC 123 but gpr in exergue), ANTONINUS PIUS, rev. Genius (RIC 70a), DIVA FAUSTINA, rev. Ceres (RIC 382b), M. AURELIUS (as Caesar), rev. Minerva (RIC 444), FAUSTINA II, rev. Spes (RIC 497), Lucius...
Henry VIII, Posthumous Coinage (1547-1551), Tower Groat, mm. lis, obverse Bust 4, lozenge stops, reverse posvi legend, sleeve stops annulet with pellet in cross ends (a die of the Third Coinage, see Whitton, pl XVIII, 9, for a similar mule from the same reverse die) (N 1871/ 1844; S 2403/ 2369). Edge split (12 o’clock), good very fine, rare, the more so in this condition (£150-200)
19th Century, Warwickshire (19), County, Bust of George III, reverse Brittania seated., Penny, 1813 (D 27), Birmingham and Neath, Crown Copper Co., Penny, 1811 (D 51), Risca, Union Copper Co., Pence (2), 1811 (D 57, 61), Union Copper Co., Pence (2), 1812 (D 65, 67), Birmingham and Sheffield, Copper Co., Pence (3), 1811 and 1812 (D 79, 82, 84), Birmingham and South Wales, Pence (4), 1812 (D 86, 87, 89, 90), Birmingham and Swansea, Rose Copper Co., Pence (3), 1811 and 1812 (D 94, 97, 98),...
George II (1727-1760), Proof Halfcrown, 1746, regnal year vicesimo (ESC 608). Good very fine, toned (£250-280)
France, Douceur de vivre, a large uniface bronze plaque by René Gregoire, c. 1900, naked adolescent girl standing to right in an idealised rural setting, naked youth to her left laying on a bank holding her left hand and gazing upwards with an adoring expression, 184 x 134mm. Extremely fine, a little dusty; another charming softly modelled study, rare (£200-300)
Germany, World war one, Lt. Capt. von Hersing, U-Boat Commander, large unsigned bronze medallion in high relief, on the sinking of HMS Triumph and HMS Majestic, uniformed bust almost facing, reverse HMS Majestic sinking, 110mm. Extremely fine, rare (£40-50)
Edward I (1272-1307), Long Cross Penny, London, class 3bc; other Pennies (13), all class 3, various sub-classes (S 1388-93) [14].The first scarce, very fine, the others fine or better (£90-110)
Caracalla (198-217), Antoninianus, rev. Pluto standing, Cerberus at feet (RIC 261c); together with miscellaneous Denarii (18), of the Republic, COMMODUS, SEPTimus SEVERUS, JULIA DOMNA, CARACALLA (8), PLAUTILLA, JULIA MAESA, JULIA SOaEMIAS (2), JULIA MAMAEA and GORDIAN III [19]. Fine to very fine (£300-350)
Hammer Price: £250
Miscellaneous, Roman and English hammered coins, etc. (74), including Carausius, Antoninianii (2), and a Scottish silver Halfpenny of Robert the Bruce [74]. Mostly worn (£180-200)
Miscellaneous, Late Roman Bronze coins (202), many of Constantine I and family [202]. Fine to very fine (£100-120)
19th Century, Staffordshire (18), Burslem, I & R. Riley and Machin & Co., Penny, 1813 (D 74); Burton, J. Pardoe, Pence (2), 1814 and undated (D 75, 79), Cheadle, Copper & Brass Co., Pence (2), 1812 (D 81, 82); Darlaston, J. Wilkes, Penny, 1813 (D 86); Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cotton Worls, Penny, 1813 (D 89); Potteries, Penny, 1813 (D 92); Rugeley, E. Barker, Twopence, 1815 (D 93); Walsall, Fletcher & Sharratt, Penny 1811 (D 99), Halfpenny, similar (D 115), J. Parker, Pence (2), 1811 (D 110,...
Elizabeth I, Sixpences (9), included milled issues (5); other smaller denominations (12), including Milled Threepence, 1562 [21. Mostly about fair, some very worn or otherwise impaired, the Milled threepence rare but badly creased (£120-140)
Scottish Historical Medallions, Independant order of rechabites ‘presented to mr alexr aitchison as a mark of respect for his exertions as secretary. to the eastern district of the glasgow total abstinence society nov.1st 1841’, reverse plain except for birm. hallmark date 1840-1 maker H.M. Ornate border 10 to 15mm wide comprising roses, thistles, shamrocks and leeks in the centre gold oval 48x38mm with arms & motto below s. roberts button st.l.pool. around independent order of ...
Germany, German and other coins in silver (15), cupro-nickel (1), crown-size and smaller. Mostly fine or very fine (£60-80)
George III (1760-1820), Bank of england oval countermarked dollar, on Spanish Dollar of Charles IV, 1790 IJ, Lima (ESC 133). Coin and countermark about very fine, countermark scarce on a Dollar of Lima (£120-140)
France, The ocean Floor, a large uniface silvered bronze plaque by René Gregoire, c. 1900, view of the ocean floor with a monk fish in the centre, 156 x 109mm, curved at the top (cf. PBE 471; BDM p. 394). Extremely fine, very slight discolouration (£300-400)
Victoria, Copper Penny, 1856, far colon, ornamental trident (BMC 1512). A very pleasing example of this very rare date; close to mint state, with excellent virtually friction free surfaces and retaining much original red, particularly on obverse (£100-150)
Victoria, Copper halfpennies, 1846, 1848, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, 1859 (over recut 9) [7]. Mostly about extremely fine or better (£70-90)
Henry VIII, Second Coinage (1526-1544), Crown of the double rose, H K on obverse, mm. rose (N 1788). Very fine, but slightly creased and a little weak in centre, scarce (£250-350)
Hammer Price: £260
Relief of London, silver satirical medal, 1689, unsigned, bust of William III on a pedestal, reverse bust of Louis XIV on a pedestal, 45mm (MI 97/697). Extremely fine, deeply toned, rare (£100-150)
Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Second issue, Shilling, wire line and beaded inner circles, bust 5, mm. cross crosslet (N 1986; S 2549). Slightly buckled, otherwise good very fine, two tiny flaws on forehead (£120-150)
Cnut (1016-1035), Pointed Helmet Type, Shrewsbury, Penny, Godwine, obverse Style III c, helmet 6, cnv:-t recx a., reverse godpne on screo. Very fine (£150-180)
Austria, World war one, Observation Balloon Corps, uniface square silver plaquette, by R. Thiede, balloon tethered by ropes, observation basket below, 67mm. Extremely fine and toned, very rare (£100-150)
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Hammer Cross type Penny, Shrewsbury, Godwine,obverse eadpar_rd re, reverse godpine on scro (N 828; S 1182; FEJ 738). A little off-centre and crimped at edges in striking but good very fine, a rare type for the mint (£250-300)
United States of America, Washington, North Wales Halfpenny, stars or rosettes either side of harp (Baker [Rulau] 34). Fine, with good surfaces, very rare (£140-180))
George III (1760-1820), Bank of england octagonal countermarked dollar, on Spanish Dollar of Charles IV, 1801 FM, Mexico (ESC 138). Coin and countermark very fine, but struck from a fllawed flan, with damage to rim (obverse 12 o’clock and c. 5 o’clock), and srather rusty dies; countermark slopes slightly backwards (£120-140)
Miscellaneous, Greek Bronze coins, various [114]. Fair to fine, some better (£200-250)
Scottish Medallions Awarded for Sports, Games and Pastimes, carnwarth curling club. presented by alexr macdonald lockhart esq., to the carnwarth curling club 13th sept. 1832, reverse curling scene on duddingston loch 4 players taking part, 6 skaters in background motto above sic scot alii non aeque felices an applied border of thistles. Suspension loop, silver, oval 63 x 53mm. Extremely fine, extremely rare (£140-200)
Hammer Price: £270
19th Century, Yorkshire (15), Hull, I.K. Picard, Halfpence (2), 1812 (D 95, 98); Keighley overseers of the Poor, countermarked Penny tokens (2), 1811 and 1812 (cmk.d D 51 (2)); Malton, Farthing, 1815 (D 119); Sheffield, bust of George III, reverse Workhouse, Pence (2), 1812 and 1813 (D 139 (2)), Roscoe Mills, Pence (2) 1812 and 1813 (D 141, 144), Nelson Halfpenny, 1812 (D 150); 1813 (D 141, 144), Nelson, Halfpenny York, Farthing, 1814 (D 153) [15]. D 98 extremely fine and proof-like, others...
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