Pleasing Gold Rose Ryal of King James I of 30 Shillings

BH039 James I, Gold Rose Ryal of Thirty Shillings, second coinage (1604-19), King seated facing on throne
with orb and sceptre, pillar either side, portcullis below, tressure and beaded circle surrounding,
initial mark rose (1605-6) both sides, pellet and comma stops in legend both sides, IACOBVS. D; G;
MAG; BRIT. FRAN; ET. HIBER; REX., outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev die axis at 8 oclock,
quartered arms upon ornate rose, beaded circle surrounding, .A.DNO; FACTVM.
EST. ISTVD. ET.EST. MIRAB;
IN. OCVLIS. NRIS., 13.79g (Schneider II-6; N.2079; S.2613). A little weak on high points of portrait, with light
red toning, otherwise pleasing very fine / good very fine.
25,000
Ex Goldbergs Auction 84, 27 January 2015, lot 3428, when graded as AU53

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BH040 James I, Gold Angel, second coinage(1604-19), St Michael slaying dragon, both feet on striped dragon,
initial mark escallop (1606-7) both sides, iacobvs. d.g. mag. brit.fra. et.hi.rex., rev die axis at 2 oclock,
ship sailing right, angled bowsprit nearly touches beaded inner circle, .a.dno.factvm.est. istvd:, 4.60g
(Schneider II-15; N.2081; S.2616). Pierced and plugged, toned, almost extremely fine, rare.
3,000
Ex Spink, purchased 26 February 1998

BH041 James I, Gold Angel, second coinage(1604-19), St Michael slaying dragon, both feet on striped dragon,
initial mark trefoil (1613) both sides, iacobvs. d.g. mag. brit. fra.et. hi.rex., rev die axis at 3 oclock,
ship sailing, without bowsprit, I and rose more distant from mast, .a.dno.factvm.est. istvd:, very large
lettering, 4.47g (Schneider -; N.2081; S.2615). Creased with slight crack, otherwise very fine and rare, the
mark not present in the Schneider Collection.
5,000

BH042 James I, Gold Angel, second coinage (1604-19), St Michael slaying dragon, both feet on striped dragon,
initial mark book (1616-7) both sides, iacobvs. d.g. mag.brit. fra. et. hi. rex., rev die axis at 3 oclock,
ship sailing, without bowsprit, .a. dno. factvm. est. istvd., 4.39g (Schneider -; N.2081; S.2616). Pierced
and toned, good very fine, the mark not present in the Schneider Collection, very rare.
2,950
Ex Spink, purchased 19 October 1992

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Extremely Rare and Pleasing King James I Gold Spur Ryal of 15 Shillings

BH043 James I, Gold Spur Ryal of Fifteen Shillings, third coinage (1619-25), seated facing crowned lion behind
quartered shield of arms holding sceptre, value either side, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark spur
rowel (1619-20) both sides, pellet and comma stops in legend both sides, IACOBVS D: G: MAG: BRIT: FRA:
ET. HI: REX., outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev die axis at 2 oclock, quartered arms upon
ornate rose, beaded circle surrounding, .A.DNO; FACTVM. EST.

ISTVD. ET.EST. MIRAB; IN. OCVLIS. NRIS., 6.24g

(Schneider II-79; N.2109; S.2634). One light crease and slight undulation to flan, lightly toned, otherwise almost
extremely fine and a pleasing example of this very rare issue.
75,000
Ex Henry Platt Hall, Glendinings, 26 July 1950, lot 80, collection bought by Spink en bloc prior to sale
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, January 1974, item 184
Ex Spink Coin Auction 176, 30 September 2005, lot 467
Ex Paul Broughton Collection, Spink Auction, 22 March 2016, lot 453, front cover coin

BH044 James I, Gold Angel, third coinage (1619-25), St Michael slaying dragon, both feet on striped dragon,
value X in field, initial mark lis (1623-4) both sides, iacobvs d:g: mag: brit: fran. et hib. rex, rev die axis
at 7 oclock, three masted ship in full sail left, no stops in legend, a domino factvm est istvd, 4.39g
(Schneider -; N.2110; S.2635). Creased with light crack showing through, toned, good very fine and very rare,
the mark not in Schneider.
4,750
Ex Spink, purchased 27 October 1993

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BH045 James I, Gold Angel, third coinage (1619-25), St Michael slaying dragon, both feet on striped dragon,
value X in field, initial

mark
trefoil (1624) both sides, iacobvs d:g: mag: bri: fra: et hib: rex, rev die axis
at 3 oclock, three masted ship in full sail left, ships mainsail within inner beaded circle, .a. domino.
factvm. est. istvd., 4.09g (Schneider II-81; N.2110; S.2635). Die flaw in obverse legend, lightly toned, bold
very fine and very rare.
7,500
Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, English Collection (part II), Glendinings, 11 October 1956, lot 2118, sold for 85
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 1956, item 10441
Ex Mrs E M H Norweb, English Coins (part I), Spink Auction 48, 13 November 1985, lot 394
Ex Sheffield Collection, Spink-Noble Australia, 18 November 1993, lot 2717

BH046 Charles I (1625-1649), Gold Angel, Tower mint, St Michael slaying dragon, value X in left field, initial
mark rose (1631-2) both sides, carolvs d.g. mag. br. fr. et.hi. rex., rev die axis at 8 oclock, three masted
ship in full sail left, amor. popvli. prsidivm. regis, 3.79g (Schneider -; Brooker 4 this coin; N.2145; S.2684A).
Large piercing, dark tone, a weak very fine and rare, the mark not in the Schneider Collection.
1,950
Ex H W Taffs, Glendinings, 21 November 1956, lot 21, sold for 36
Ex John G Brooker Collection, dispersed by Spink from 1979
Ex Spink Auction 96, 31 March 1993, lot 129
According to Schneiders article on the gold Angels of Charles I published in the British Numismatic Journal from 1957, the total
amount of fine gold minted into Angels from 1625-42 was 12,658 which is a tiny portion of the 2,822,151 of normal currency 22
carat gold issued in the same period. He also says for every 15lb weight of bullion coined, one Angel should have been saved for
the pyx trial, and we have a record of the face value of coins for each pyx trial for each mint mark for Charles I. For the mint mark
of rose only 4 of face value was pyx trialled which represents 8 coins. This therefore represents a coinage of 120lb weight of Angels
for this mark if mint regulation was adhered to. If an Angel weighs an average of 4 grams this equates to 0.141 ounces, meaning
120lb weight of coins = 13,617 Angels approximately for rose mint mark, pyx trialled on 21 June 1632.

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BH047 Charles I, Gold Angel, Tower mint, St Michael slaying dragon, value X in left field, initial mark tun over
crown (1636-8) both sides, carolvs d.g. mag. bri. fr.et.hi. rex, rev inverted die axis, three masted ship
in full sail left, amor. popvli. prsidivm. regis, 3.95g (Schneider -; Brooker 8 this coin; N.2145; S.2684A).
Pierced, lightly toned, good very fine and rare.
3,500
Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, English Collection (part III), Glendinings, 4 November 1958, lot 3348, sold for 95
Ex John G Brooker Collection, dispersed by Spink from 1979
Ex Stacks, New York, 11 December 1986, lot 1105
Ex Spink Auction 124, 19 November 1997 lot 1753
According to Schneiders article for the mint mark of tun only 3/10 of face value was pyx trialled which represents 7 coins. This
therefore represents a coinage of 105lb weight of Angels for this mark if mint regulation was adhered to. If an Angel weighs an
average of 4 grams this equates to 0.141 ounces, meaning 105lb weight of coins = 11,915 Angels approximately for tun mint mark,
pyx trialled on 8 May 1638.

BH048 Charles I, Gold Angel, Tower mint, St Michael slaying dragon, value X in left field, initial mark tun over
crown (1636-8) both sides, carolvs d.g. mag. bri. fr. et. hi. rex, die axis at 4 oclock, three masted
ship in full sail left, amor. popvli. prsidivm. regis, 3.89g (Schneider -; Brooker 8-9; N.2145; S.2684A).
Pierced, dark tone, a bold very fine and rare.
3,000
Ex Spink, purchased 30 January 1993
According to Schneiders article for the mint mark of tun only 3/10 of face value was pyx trialled which represents 7 coins. This
therefore represents a coinage of 105lb weight of Angels for this mark if mint regulation was adhered to. If an Angel weighs an
average of 4 grams this equates to 0.141 ounces, meaning 105lb weight of coins = 11,915 Angels approximately for tun mint mark,
pyx trialled on 8 May 1638.

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BH049

BH050

BH049 Charles I, Gold Crown of Five Shillings, Tower mint, group A, Class I, broader first crowned bust left,
jewelled outer arches on crown, value in field behind, linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial
mark lis both sides (1625), pellet stops in legend, CAROLVS. D. G. MA. BR. FR. ET. HI. REX, outer beaded
circle surrounding both sides, rev die axis at 5 oclock, crowned quartered rectangular shield of
arms, with light garniture, beaded circle surrounding, no punctuation, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT,
2.33g (Brooker 183; Schneider -; N.2179; S.2710). Toned, same dies as Brooker coin with the MA for MAG
legend, very fine and rare.
875
BH050 Charles I, Gold Crown of Five Shillings, Tower mint, group D, class I, bust 5, crowned bust left, value
in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark crown both sides (1635-6), pellet stops in
legend, CAROLVS. D; G; MA; BR; FR; ET. HI; REX., outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev die axis
at 7 oclock, crowned quartered oval shield of arms, with light garniture, crowned C to left, crowned
R to right, beaded circle surrounding, CVLTORES. SVI. DEVS. PROTEGIT., 2.22g (Brooker 210; Schneider II-246;
N.2185; S.2715). Flan flaw in metal at front of crown, struck on a broad flan, bold very fine.
875
Ex Irelands, Norwich, 12 October 1982, lot 66, sold for 195

BH051 Commonwealth (1649-1660), Gold Unite, 1653, English shield within laurel and palm branch, initial
mark sun, .the. commonwealth. of. england., rev die axis at 8 oclock, English and Irish shield, value and
pellets above within beaded circle, date above, .god. with. vs., 9.17g (Schneider 341; N.2715; S.3208).
Light tone, one small area of weakness in striking, some light raised die flaws in reverse shields, otherwise good
very fine.
10,000
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1942, item 16791
Ex Marshall Collection, Spink Auction 167, 31 March 2004, lot 27
Ex Paul Broughton Collection, Spink Auction, 22 March 2016, lot 453

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ENGLISH HAMMERED SILVER

Crowns

BH052 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Crown, seventh issue (1601-2), crowned ornate bust left with orb and
sceptre, four fingers on sceptre handle, initial mark 1 (1601) both sides, beaded inner and outer circles
and legend surrounding both sides, rev inverted die axis, quartered shield over long cross fourche,
29.69g (Cooper dies B/2; N.2012; S.2582). Toned, light metal striations both sides as usual for this issue,
otherwise a pleasing coin, bold very fine.
6,750
ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2006, item MS7403, illustrated on the front cover

BH053 Elizabeth I, Silver Crown, seventh issue (1601-2), crowned ornate bust left with orb and sceptre, four
fingers on sceptre handle, initial mark 1 (1601) both sides, beaded inner and outer circles and legend
surrounding both sides, rev struck en mdaille, quartered shield over long cross fourche, 29.88g
(Cooper dies D/6; N.2012; S.2582). Toned, very few light metal flecks or striations for this issue, otherwise a
pleasing coin with a good face, bold very fine.
6,500
Ex Roderick Richardson, c.2001, as bought from Seaby in the 1960s

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Very Pleasing Example of the Oxford Mint 1642 Crown with the Shrewsbury Obverse

BH054 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Crown, 1642, Oxford mint, Shrewsbury obverse die, King on horseback left
riding over arms and armour on ground line, Shrewsbury plume behind, initial mark pellet, beaded
inner and outer circles and legend surrounding, rev dies axis at 4 oclock, Declaration with colon
punctuation in two lines, three Oxford plumes and value .V. above, date below, initial mark colon,
30.00g (Brooker 869; N.2405; S.2946). Toned, a couple of light die flaws or metal striations, otherwise almost
extremely fine, a wonderful example.
9,750

BH055 Charles I, Silver Crown, 1645, Exeter mint, King on horseback left with flowing wavy sash, holding
upright sword, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark castle (1645) both sides,
rev die axis at 7 oclock, oval quartered shield of arms with scrolled frame, wide date before initial mark
in legend, 28.51g (Brooker 1043; N.2561; S.3062). Toned, usual uneven shape, slightly double struck on reverse,
some die striations visible as raised lines both sides, otherwise good very fine.
2,750
Lovely Example of the Commonwealth 1653 Silver Crown

BH056 Commonwealth (1649-1660), Silver Crown, 1653, English shield within laurel and palm branches,
initial mark sun, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev die axis at
11 oclock, shields of England and Ireland, with value above, all within beaded circle, date and
legend surrounding, 30.55g (ESC.6; Bull 6; N.2721; S.3214). Attractively toned, with some light flecks or
striations, otherwise almost extremely fine.
6,000
Ex Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin, April 1961, item LS55, priced at 22/10/-

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Halfcrowns
Very Rare La Rochelle Expedition Halfcrown Size Pattern

BH057 Charles I (1625-1649), Pattern of Halfcrown dimensions on a 35mm flan, 1628, struck in silver, by
Nicholas Briot, King on prancing horse right with sword upright on shoulder, stony ground below,
.n.briot.f. in exergue with beaded inner circle, initial mark flower, o rex .da. facilem. cvrsvm, lozenge
stops, outer beaded circle both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side, inner
beaded circle, atqve. avdacibvs. annve. coeptis., edge, plain, 15.36g (Brooker 1258; MIi 252/32; Bull 467;
N.2673). Toned, good very fine and very rare.
4,000
Ex H M Lingford Collection, portion purchased by A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, c.1951
The Latin legend literally translates as O King, give an easy course and nod with favour on bold undertakings finely engraved
by Nicholas Briot, there has been continued debate as to whether this coin is a pattern for a Halfcrown or if this is a medallion to
commemorate the La Rochelle Expedition of 1628.
This cataloguer favours the piece being a pattern for a Halfcrown as the weight is correct for that denomination and coupled with it being
struck with an inverted coin die-axis it leans toward being a pattern for coinage albeit with an unusual legend and date. In 1628 Nicholas
Briot held a monopoly on portraiture of the King by coin or medal and received a salary for this privilege of 250 a year.
The entry in Medallic Illustrations is based on the contemporary opinion of Evelyn who lived at the time (though he would have
been an 8 year old at the date of this medallion), that it commemorated the La Rochelle Expedition where the English intervened in
the disagreement between the French Royal forces of Louis XIII and the Huguenot stronghold of La Rochelle, essentially a Catholic
Protestant disagreement. However it hardly seems viable to commemorate the second (by the Duke of Buckingham) of two
unsuccessful expeditions to the city of La Rochelle whose inhabitants surrendered without a further fight by 28 October 1628.
Presumably the evidence in Evelyns time was further weighted toward it being a medallion by the fact that Briots name is spelt
out with his initial and F for Fecit as the maker a practice usually only seen on medals at this juncture.
However, proposed as a pattern for a coin it seems evident to the cataloguer that Briot no doubt wanted to show all and sundry
who the maker was and engraved his name in full a practice we do not see again till Thomas Simon upon his Crown proposals
c.1662-3 and then Benedetto Pistrucci with his Crown coinage of George III.
This piece seems much more viable than the Crown size patterns also the work of Briot listed as Brooker 1248-50 which are
accepted as proposals for coin patterns even though they are well under the weight of a silver Crown. In fact their weights are just
over half of that of a true currency crown and they are much more medallic in the nature of their design.

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BH058 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Tower mint, group II, type 2c, king in armour on smaller horse left,
plume on horses head, cross on housing, MA for MAG in legend, initial mark portcullis (1633-34),
rev draped oval garnished shield, C to left, R to right, initial mark harp (1632-33), 15.03g (Bull 204a/
M20 (2-2) this coin; Brooker -; N.2207; S.2771). Weak on design, good fine / almost very fine and extremely
rare muling of mintmarks.
750
Ex R Carlyon-Britton, third collection, purchased by B A Seaby, 1959 (inventory number 15664)
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, September 1988, item 5529
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular 2001, HS0572
Ex Colin Adams Collection, Spink Auction 177, 1 December 2005, lot 96
The only other known example of this mule in private hands, is the one in similar grade of preservation from the Roger Shuttlewood
collection, Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2001, HS572, illustrated in Bull. Interestingly the obverse die of the example herewith
is from a different portcullis mint mark die, though the reverse die is shared (Bull 190/M20).

BH059 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Tower mint, group III, type 3a1, king on horse left with upright sword and
flowing sash, initial mark crown (1635-36) both sides, rev oval garnished quartered shield, reverse initial
mark struck over bell, 14.80g (Bull 256a/23 (a-10-12) this coin; Brooker 325; N.2209; S.2773). Weak on
design, almost extremely fine and a very pleasing piece.
850
Ex Dr E C Carter Collection, purchased by A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd 1950
Ex J M Ashby, Spink Auction 145, 14 July 2000, lot 2054
Ex Colin Adams Collection, Spink Auction 177, 1 December 2005, lot 104

BH060 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Tower mint, Nicholas Briots hammered issue (1638-39), king on horseback
left with upright sword and flowing sash, ground-line below, initial mark triangle both sides, struck
over anchor on obverse, group III Tower reverse rev oval garnished quartered shield, 14.95g
(Bull 471/23 (4-9); Brooker 734; N.2307/2209; S.2861/2773). Toned, dig under one hoof, double struck both
sides, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
2,500
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, May 2009, item HS3776
Ex Spink Auction, 6 October 2011, lot 240

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BH061 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Oxford mint, 1644, King on horseback left with raised sword and short
sash, rocky ground with coarse grass below, Oxford plume behind, mintmark Shrewsbury style plume,
legend with lozenge stops, rev inverted die axis, Declaration in two lines, three Oxford plumes above,
date below and OX in two lines below with lozenge stops, initial mark colon pellets either side of lozenge,
14.83g (Bull 617/1 this coin; Brooker -/908; N.2429; S.2958A). Irregular shape as usual for this issue, toned, a
little flatness in strike, almost extremely fine for issue and the plate coin in Bull.
2,250
Ex Format of Birmingham, Fixed Price List, October 1991
Ex Alan Morris Collection, dispersed gradually by Lloyd Bennett over the last decade

BH062 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Truro mint, King on horseback left with flowing sash, holding upright
sword, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark rose both sides, rev quartered
shield of arms with rectangular frame, C to left, R to right, 15.04g (Bull 670/21; Brooker 1151 this coin;
N.2595; S.3104). Lightly toned, weakly struck at head of King and corresponding part of reverse, free of the usual
die break on obverse otherwise a bold very fine for issue and very rare.
2,750
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, May 2009, item HS3784

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Extremely Rare Worcester Mint Silver Halfcrown of Charles I

BH063 Charles I, Silver Halfcrown, Worcester mint, King on horseback left with flowing sash, holding
upright sword, horse with long mane flowing in front, beaded circles and legend surrounding
both sides, initial mark helmet (1643) both sides, rev flat topped quartered shield of arms with
scrolled garniture, 14.21g (Bull 669/14 (101-35); Allen C-14; Brooker 1146; N.2593; S.3102). On
irregular shaped flan as usual, slightly double struck but with a good depiction of King and horse, otherwise
a bold very fine for issue and very rare.
4,750
Ex Robert Lyall Collection, DNW Auction 135, 21 March 2016, lot 73 (Mr Lyall bought this coin in 1968)
Only three examples known, the other two being Ryan lot 1301 (slightly lesser grade with attempted piercing in obverse field) and
Bridgewater House lot 295 (slightly sharper).

BH064 Commonwealth (1649-1660), Silver Halfcrown, 1653, English shield within laurel and palm branches,
initial mark sun, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of
England and Ireland, with value above, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding,
14.84g (ESC.431; Bull 28; N.2722; S.3215). Toned, very fine.
750

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Extremely Rare Thames Hoard Commonwealth Anchor Mintmark Halfcrown of 1660

BH065 Commonwealth, Silver Halfcrown, 1660, English shield within laurel and palm branches, initial mark
anchor, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of England and
Ireland, with value above, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding, 14.69g (ESC.442, R4;
Bull 61; N.2723; S.3216). Toned with a patina from the River Thames mud, slightly double struck with crease,
almost extremely fine and extremely rare.
3,500
For Further Reading see British Numismatic Journal, volume 69, 1999, New Hoards From the 17th Century by B J Cook.
Specifically Blackfriars Bridge, Thames Hoard where six 1660 dated Anchor mintmark Halfcrowns that were in this hoard and are
listed on page 166.

Shillings

BH066 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Shilling, second issue (1560-61), crowned bust left, bust 3C; beaded circles
and legend surrounding, initial mark martlet both sides, rev quartered shield of arms on long cross
fourche, toothed outer border both sides, 6.18g (N.1985; S.2555). Toned, bold very fine.
700

Very Rare Fine Work Shilling of King Charles I c.1634-35

BH067 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Shilling, Tower mint, fine work, group E, bust 2, crowned bust left, large
value behind, initial mark bell (1634-35) both sides, rev struck en mdaille, quartered oval shield of arms,
5.91g (Brooker 481; Sharp E2/2; N.2225; S.2787). Lightly toned, hairline scratch under value, a couple of nicks,
otherwise a bold very fine and very rare.
2,750
Ex Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin, November 1952, item 9894, very fine style, offered at 25 Shillings
Ex J M Ashby, Spink Auction 145, 14 July 2000, lot 2184

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BH068 Charles I, Silver Shilling, Bristol mint, 1644, crowned bust left, plumelet before face, value behind head,
no initial mark both sides rev struck en mdaille, Declaration in three lines, plumes above with small
plumelet either side, date below with BR monogram, 5.51g (Brooker 997; N.2501; S.3016A). Toned
with a patina from the River Thames mud, weak patches, almost very fine.
1,000
Ex A Commonwealth Find discovered 1995, Baldwins Auction 14, 13 October 1997, lot 411
For Further Reading see British Numismatic Journal, volume 69, 1999, New Hoards From the 17th Century by B J Cook.
Specifically Blackfriars Bridge, Thames Hoard where six 1660 dated Anchor mintmark Halfcrowns that were in this hoard and are
listed on page 165.

BH069 Charles I, Obsidional coinage, Silver Shilling, 1645, Newark besieged, on lozenge shaped flan, large
crown over value, C to left, R to right, beaded border both sides, rev struck en mdaille, inscription and
date, NEWARKE type, 5.93g (Brooker 1224; N.2640; S.3142). Toned, pierced at top, with some raised plate design
showing through, bold very fine.
875

Extremely Rare Thames Hoard Commonwealth Anchor Mintmark Shilling of 1658

BH070 Commonwealth (1649-1660), Silver Shilling, 1658, English shield within laurel and palm branches, initial
mark anchor, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of England
and Ireland, with value above, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding, 5.60g (ESC 998 R2;
Bull 161; N.2725; S.3218). Darkly toned with a patina from the River Thames mud, double struck, bold very fine
and very rare.
2,750
For Further Reading see British Numismatic Journal, volume 69, 1999, New Hoards From the 17th Century by B J Cook.
Specifically Blackfriars Bridge, Thames Hoard where six 1660 dated Anchor mintmark Halfcrowns that were in this hoard and are
listed on page 167.

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Sixpences

BH071 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Sixpence, 1578, fifth issue, crowned bust left, large rose behind, linear
and beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark Greek cross both sides, rev struck en mdaille,
quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche, date above, 3.19g (N.1997; S.2572). Once cleaned, now
lightly toned, very fine.
200

BH072 Charles I (1625-1649), Obsidional coinage, Silver Sixpence, 1646, Newark besieged, on lozenge shaped
flan, large crown over value, C to left, R to right, beaded border both sides, rev struck en mdaille,
inscription and date, 2.96g (Brooker 1228; N.2642; S.3146). Toned, weak at bottom of obverse, slightly double
struck, otherwise very fine.
2,250
With old ticket stating the coin was bought for Helens birthday February 19th 1945

Groats
Extremely Rare Silver Groat of King Edward I, Fox Type 7 Variety d, the Rarest Type

BH073 Edward I (1272-1307), Silver Groat, London, facing crowned bust with large broad face and short hair,
crown with spread side fleurs, surrounding quatrefoil in two beaded and one thick linear lines,
drapery with rosette on breast, fleurs in spandrels, colon stops in legend, serif type X, initial mark
cross patte, rev long cross fourche, upon twin concentric legends, trefoil of pellets in each inner
angle, 5.44g (Brady -; Fox 7, variety d; SCBI.39:11; N.1009; S.1379D). Has been gilt on reverse, small edge
chip, scratch on obverse, some die flaws on obverse, otherwise toned, very fine and extremely rare.
9,500
Ex J Shirley Fox Collection, portion purchased struck en bloc by Raymond Carlyon-Britton
Ex Raymond Carlyon Britton, second collection purchased by B A Seaby Ltd consisting of c.8,000 hammered silver coins
With old tickets stating reserved 29th December 1949 at 10 from Seaby Bulletin perhaps a pre-list publication reservation as
we cannot find this coin listed in the SCMB of 1949 or 1950 though much of Carlyon-Brittons large second collection never made
it to publication.

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BH074 Edward III (1327-1377), Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class B (1351), London mint,
crowned facing bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on cusps, initial mark cross patte, Roman
M with open C and E in legend, annulet stops, reads EWARD for Kings name, rev long cross patte,
trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legend surrounding, 4.62g (N.1142; S.1563). Toned,
a little weak in parts, very fine.
600
Ex B A Seaby Ltd, purchased 1942
Ex E J Winstanley Collection, private transaction to G V Doubleday
Ex Gordon V Doubleday, Glendinings, 8 June 1972, lot 354
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 4

BH075 Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class C (1351-52), London mint, crowned
facing bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark cross patte, Lombardic M with
closed C and E in legend, R with wedge tail, annulet stops, rev long cross patte, trefoil of pellets in each
inner angle, twin concentric legend surrounding, 4.58g (Lawrence N.1147; S.1565). Toned, a little weak in
parts from slight die clash, good very fine with a great portrait.
500
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 7

BH076

BH077

BH076 Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class D (1352-53), London mint,
crowned facing bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark cross patte
1 broken, Lombardic M with closed C and E in legend, normal R, annulet stops, rev long cross
patte, trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legend surrounding, CIVITAS begins at
9 oclock, 4.63g (N.1152; S.1566). Toned, a little weak in parts from slight die clash, a bold very fine with
a pleasing portrait, rare reverse variety.
500
Ex B A Seaby Ltd, purchased 1965
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 10

BH077 Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class F (1356), London mint, crowned facing
bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark crown, rev long cross patte, trefoil of
pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legend surrounding, 4.60g (N.1174; S.1569). Toned, a little
weak in parts from slight die clash, good very fine with a pleasing portrait.
375
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BH078 Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class F/G mule (c.1356), London mint,
crowned facing bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, broken E and D at start of
legend, initial mark crown on obverse, rev long cross patte, trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, one
quarter with annulet at centre of pellets, twin concentric legend surrounding, initial mark cross patte,
4.37g (N.1174/1193; S.1569/1570). Toned, a little weak in parts from slight die clash, good very fine with a
pleasing portrait, rare.
450
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 18

BH079 Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class G (1356-61), London mint, crowned
facing bust, all within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, annulet under bust in bottom spandrel,
initial mark cross patte, rev long cross patte, trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, one quarter with
annulet at centre of pellets, twin concentric legend surrounding, Ns in legend reverse barred, 4.47g
(N.1193; S.1570). Toned, a little weak in parts of legend, good very fine with a pleasing portrait, rare.
425
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 19

Extremely Rare Light Coinage Silver Groat of King Henry IV

BH080 Henry IV (1399-1413), Silver Groat, light coinage (1412-13), type II, London mint, crowned facing bust,
annulet to left of crown, pellet on fleur to right of crown, trefoil on breast, all within tressure of ten
arcs, fleurs on cusps, initial mark cross, rev long cross patte, trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, twin
concentric legend surrounding, Ns in legend reverse barred, 3.75g (N.1359a; S.1727). Steel grey tone, weak
in parts of legend and on face, otherwise almost very fine for issue and extremely rare.
7,500
Ex F A Walters, Sothebys, 25 October 1932, lot 241, plate II, sold for 17
Ex C Anthony Collection, purchased by B A Seaby, 1948
Ex George R Blake Collection, part I, Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin, May 1956, item BL35, offered at 27/10/-
Ex Raymond Carlyon-Britton Collection, sold through B A Seaby Ltd, from 1958
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BH081 Henry VI, First Reign (1422-1461), Silver Groat, Calais mint, pinecone mascle issue (1431-32/3), crowned
facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, circles and legend surrounding, pinecone
and mascle stops both sides, initial mark cross fleury, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle,
twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, initial mark cross patte, 3.52g (N.1461; S.1875).
Toned, good very fine.
250
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 59

BH082 Henry VI, First Reign, Silver Groat, Calais mint, rosette mascle issue (1430-31), crowned facing bust,
within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, circles and legend surrounding, rosette and mascle
stops both sides, initial mark incurved pierced cross, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle,
twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, initial mark cross patte, 3.74g (N.1446; S.1859).
Toned, bold very fine.
225

Rare Heavy Coinage Silver Groat of King Edward IV

BH083 Edward IV, First Reign (1461-1470), Silver Groat, Heavy Coinage (1461-4), London mint, class II, crowned
facing bust, quatrefoils each side of neck, crescent on breast, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on
four cusps, initial mark rose (1464-5) both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin
concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.83g (N.1531; S.1972). Well struck on a broad flan, a
few weak spots, otherwise good very fine.
1,000
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, no.6414 offered at 4/10/-
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 88

BH084 Edward IV, First Reign, Silver Groat, Light Coinage (1464-70), London mint, crowned facing bust,
trefoils each side of neck, within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark crown (1468-69) on
obverse, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles
surrounding, initial mark sun, 3.02g (N.1577; S.2003). Toned, good very fine.
250
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BH085 Edward IV, First Reign, Silver Groat, Light Coinage (1464-70), London mint, crowned facing bust, trefoils
each side of neck, within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark long cross fitche (1469-70) on
obverse, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles
surrounding, initial mark sun, 3.10g (N.1577; S.2003). Toned, practically extremely fine, very pleasing.
750
Ex Spink Coin Auction 207, 23 March 2011, lot 104
Ex Nomos, Switzerland, Fixed Price List, Spring 2012, item 114
Ex Triton Auction XIX, Classical Numismatic Group, 5 January 2016, lot 956

BH086 Edward IV, First Reign, Silver Groat, Light Coinage (1464-70), London mint, crowned facing bust, trefoils
each side of neck, within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark long cross fitche (1469-70)
on obverse, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded
circles surrounding, initial mark sun, 2.88g (N.1577; S.2003). Toned, good very fine.
500
Ex B A Seaby Ltd, 1966 priced at 8
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 116

BH087 Edward IV, First Reign, Silver Groat, Light Coinage (1464-70), Bristol mint, crowned facing bust, B
below, quatrefoils each side of neck, within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on cusps, initial mark sun (1469-70)
on obverse, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles
surrounding, initial mark rose, 2.86g (N.1580; S.2004). Toned, short flan crack, good very fine.
650
Ex James Herbert Daniels (1864-1936), 12 Buxton Road, Brighton, East Sussex, 1917, priced at 8/-, same ticket later priced at 27/6d
and 3/10/- in future transactions
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 100

BH088 Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1483), Silver Groat, London mint, type XVII, crowned facing bust,
within tressure of nine arcs, trefoil on seven cusps, trefoil on breast, initial mark pierced cross both
sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles
surrounding, 2.92g (N.1631 ; S.2096). Toned, bold very fine.
250

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BH089 Edward IV, Second Reign, Silver Groat, London mint, type XV, crowned facing bust, within tressure of
nine arcs, trefoil on cusps, rose either side of neck, initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, rev long cross
patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.95g
(N.1631 ; S.2097). Toned, very fine.
475
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 134

Rare Type 1 Silver Groat of King Richard III

BH090 Richard III (1483-1485), Silver Groat, London mint, type 1, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine
arcs, large fleurs on six cusps, initial mark halved sun and rose both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets
in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.11g (N.1679; S.2154).
Toned, a little ragged, a bold very fine and rare.
2,950
Ex Joseph Young, Sothebys, 5 February 1919, lot 147
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 148

Rare Type 1 Silver Groat of King Richard III

BH091 Richard III, Silver Groat, London mint, type 1, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large
fleurs on six cusps, initial mark halved sun and rose both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each
inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.80g (N.1679; S.2154). Dark tone,
good very fine and rare.
3,500
Ex James Herbert Daniels (1864-1936), 12 Buxton Road, Brighton, East Sussex, 1917 priced at 12/6d, same ticket later priced at 3
and 15 in future transactions
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Pleasing Type 2a Silver Groat of King Richard III

BH092 Richard III, Silver Groat, London mint, type 2a, in name of Edward, crowned facing bust, within
tressure of nine arcs, large fleurs on cusps, pellet in lowest spandrel, initial mark boars head 1 on
obverse, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded
circles surrounding, initial mark halved sun and rose, 3.01g (N.1672; S.2155). Dark tone, weakness in
striking on Kings crown and corresponding part of reverse, scratch on obverse, a little short of flan, otherwise
very fine and extremely rare.
3,750
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 146

BH093 Richard III, Silver Groat, London mint, type 2b, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large
fleur on six cusps, initial mark boars head 2 both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner
angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.77g (N.1679; S.2156). Darkly toned, edge
chip, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
2,500

BH094 Richard III, Silver Groat, London mint, type 2b, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large
fleur on six cusps, initial mark boars head 2 both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner
angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.15g (N.1679; S.2156). Darkly toned, some
light die clash, bold very fine and scarce.
2,850
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Rare Type 3 Silver Groat of King Richard III

BH095 Richard III, Silver Groat, London mint, type 3, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large
fleur on six cusps, initial mark halved sun and rose 3 both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in
each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.07g (N.1679; S.2157).
Darkly toned, flan slightly undulating, otherwise almost extremely fine and rare.
3,500
Ex E J Winstanley Collection, private transaction
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 157

Extremely Rare York Mint Silver Groat of King Richard III

BH096 Richard III, Silver Groat, York mint, type 3, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur
on six cusps, initial mark halved sun and rose 2 both sides, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner
angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.05g (N.1681; S.2159). Darkly toned,
uneven in shape, light scratch on obverse, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare, the first we have offered for
sale on our fixed price lists.
8,500
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 159

BH097 Henry VII (1485-1509), Silver Groat, London mint, first period, class 1a, crowned facing bust, within
tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, initial mark halved lis and rose both sides, rev long cross
patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.13g
(N.1703; S.2193). Dark tone, good very fine.
550
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BH098 Henry VII, Silver Groat, London mint, first period, class 1b, crowned facing bust, saltire either side of
neck, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, initial mark long cross fitche on obverse
only, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles
surrounding, saltire after first word, 2.96g (N.1703; S.2194). Dark tone, good very fine.
550
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 163

BH099 Henry VII, Silver Groat, London mint, regular profile issue, bust in profile right with triple banded
crown, beaded inner and outer circles, initial mark pheon both sides, rev long cross fourche over
quartered shield, legend and beaded circles surrounding, 2.97g (N.1747; S.2258). Dark uneven tone, a
bold very fine.
500
With ticket stating bought from B A Seaby Ltd in 1959 for 15/- in a deal with a coin cabinet

BH100 Henry VIII (1509-1547), Silver Groat, second coinage (1526-44), London mint, second crowned bust in
profile right, initial mark sunburst both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche, saltires
in forks, 2.71g (Laker bust type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Dark tone, good very fine, a rare mint mark.
850
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 221
It is thought the briefly used sunburst mintmark signified the birth of the future King Edward VI.

BH101

BH102

BH101 Henry VIII, Silver Groat, second coinage (1526-44), London mint, second crowned bust in profile
right, initial mark rose both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche, saltires in
forks, 2.35g (Laker bust type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Toned, surface marks and short scratches, otherwise
almost very fine.
200
BH102 Henry VIII, Silver Groat, second coinage (1526-44), London mint, second crowned bust in profile
right, initial mark rose both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche, saltires in
forks, 2.34g (Laker bust type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Toned, surface marks, creased and slightly bent, otherwise
very fine.
200

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BH103

BH104

BH103 Henry VIII, Base Silver Groat, third coinage (1526-44), Bristol mint, older crowned bust in profile threequarters right, bust 1, no obverse initial mark, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche,
quatrefoil of pellets in forks, initial mark WS, 2.00g (N.1874; S.2372). Toned, flan a little ragged, weaker on
obverse, good fine / almost very fine.
500
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 231

BH104 Edward VI (1547-1553), Posthumous Coinage in name of Henry VIII, Base Silver Groat, Tower mint,
older crowned bust in profile three-quarters right, bust 4, initial mark lis both sides, rev quartered shield
of arms upon long cross fourche, pellet in annulet in forks, 2.55g (N.1871; S.2403). Toned, some spots or
patches, weak in one part of legend both sides, bold very fine.
625
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 233

BH105 Edward VI, Posthumous Coinage in name of Henry VIII, Base Silver Groat, Durham House mint, older
crowned bust in profile three-quarters right, bust 6, initial mark bow both sides, rev quartered shield
of arms upon long cross fourche, pellet in annulet in forks, 2.02g (N.1873; S.2405). Toned, creased and
straightened with lamination, some spots and patches, otherwise good very fine and very rare.
975
Ex H W Taffs, Glendinings, 21 November 1956, lot 171, described as unusually fine sold for 16
Ex Raymond Carlyon-Britton Collection, purchased by B A Seaby 1958, inventory number 14129
Ex Motcomb Collection, Morton & Eden, 17 March 2016, lot 235

Extremely Rare Southwark Mint Silver Groat of King Edward VI

BH106 Edward VI, Silver Groat, Southwark mint, crowned bust right, legend surrounding, Roman style lettering
with lozenge stops both sides, rev quartered shield of arms over long cross fourche, initial mark E on
reverse only, 2.17g (N.1900; S.2456). Weak in parts, a little uneven in shape, bold fine to almost very fine for issue
and very rare.
2,500

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BH107

BH108

BH107 Mary (1553-1554), Silver Groat, crowned bust left, initial mark pomegranate in legend both sides,
rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche, 1.88g (N.1960; S.2492). Toned, has been creased in
two places and straightened, two rim nicks, otherwise a bold fine.
150
BH108 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Groat, second issue, crowned bust left within beaded circle, legend
surrounding, initial mark martlet both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourche,
1.82g (N.1986; S.2556). Punch mark on reverse, a little undulating, toned, good fine, almost very fine.
75

BH109

BH110

BH109 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Groat, Aberystwyth mint, larger crowned bust left with lace collar, banded
plume in front, value behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark book both sides, rev oval quartered
shield of arms, large plumes above, 1.78g (Brooker 760-763; N.2337; S.2891). Toned, metal flaw under value,
almost very fine / extremely fine.
250
BH110 Charles I, Silver Groat, Aberystwyth mint, larger crowned bust left with armoured shoulder, banded
plume in front, value behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark book both sides, rev oval quartered
shield of arms, large plumes above, 1.68g (Brooker 771; N.2339; S.2892). Toned, a little unevenly, metal flaw
on bust, almost very fine, a rare variety.
175

BH111

BH112

BH111 Charles I, Silver Groat, Aberystwyth mint, smaller crowned bust left, banded plume in front, value
behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark book both sides, rev oval quartered shield of arms, large
plumes above, 1.95g (Brooker 764-770; N.2338; S.2893). Toned, rim chip, double struck very fine.
225
BH112 Charles I, Silver Groat, Aberystwyth, Dovey Furnace mint, crowned bust left, plume in front, value
behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark crown both sides, oval quartered shield of arms, large plumes
above, 1.95g (Brooker 790; N.2354; S.2911). Toned, creased twice and straightend with surface flan crack,
otherwise good fine and rare.
375

BH113 Charles I, Silver Groat, Oxford mint, 1644, crowned bust left, plumes in front, value behind, lions head
on shoulder, initial mark floriated cross, rev Declaration in three lines, ruled line above and below,
lis either side of plumes above with pellet stops, date below with OX, legend surrounding, 2.01g
(Brooker 956; N.2462; S.2985). Weak in parts, toned, very fine and rare.
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BH114 Charles I, Silver Groat, Oxford mint, 1645, crowned bust left to bottom of coin, value behind, legend
surrounding starts lower left, no initial mark, rev Declaration in three lines, two scrolls and X within O
above, plumes above that, date below, 2.03g (Brooker 958; N.2466; S.2988). Toned, creased in two places,
bold fine and rare.
250

BH115 Charles I, Silver Groat, Bridgnorth on Severn mint, 1646, crowned bust left, plumes in front, value
behind, initial mark plumes, rev Declaration in three lines, ruled line below, two scrolls above with three
plumes above, date below, legend surrounding, 2.05g (Brooker 1133; N.2525; S.3042). Weak in parts, with
flan flaw surface crack on obverse, otherwise toned, bold very fine and rare.
650

BH116 Charles I, Silver Groat, Exeter mint, 1644, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark rose both sides,
date in legend, rev oval quartered shield of arms, legend surrounding, 1.49g (Brooker 1071; N.2579;
S.3088). Short flan crack, flat spots in legend both sides, otherwise toned, very fine.
400

Trade Coinage
Very Rare Silver Testern Trade Coin of Queen Elizabeth I

BH117 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), East India Trade Coinage, Silver Testern, crowned quartered shield of arms,
crowned E to left, crowned R to right, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark cypher O
both sides, rev crowned portcullis with chains, legend surrounding, 3.50g (S.2607D). Toned, good very
fine and very rare.
8,500
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Threepences

BH118

BH119

BH120

BH118 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Threepence, 1568, third and fourth issues, crowned bust left, large rose
behind, linear and beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark coronet both sides, rev quartered
shield of arms upon long cross fourche, date above, 1.44g (N.1998; S.2566). Weak in parts, toned, good
fine.
75
BH119 Elizabeth I, Silver Threepence, 1575, third and fourth issues, crowned bust left, large rose behind, linear
and beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark eglantine both sides, rev quartered shield of
arms upon long cross fourche, date above, 1.67g (N.1998; S.2566). Weak in parts, toned, very fine.
175
BH120 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Threepence, York mint, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark lion
both sides, MAG legend, rev flat topped quartered shield of arms on cross fourche, EBOR above, legend
surrounding, 1.21g (Brooker 1102-3; N.2323; S.2877). Toned, good very fine.
350

BH121

BH122

BH123

BH121 Charles I, Silver Threepence, York mint, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark lion both sides,
MA legend, rev flat topped quartered shield of arms on cross fourche, EBOR above, legend surrounding,
1.34g (Brooker 1104-9; N.2323; S.2877). Toned, practically very fine.
225
BH122 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Aberystwyth mint, smaller crowned bust left, larger banded plume in
front, value behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark book both sides, contraction mark stops,
rev oval quartered shield of arms, large plumes above, 1.46g (Brooker 772-775; N.2340; S.2894).
Toned, very fine, reverse better.
175
BH123 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Aberystwyth mint, smaller crowned bust left, smaller banded plume in
front, value behind, all within beaded circle, initial mark book both sides, double pellet stops, rev oval
quartered shield of arms, large plumes above, 1.48g (Brooker 776-777; N.2340; S.2894). Toned, almost
very fine, reverse better.
150

BH124

BH125

BH124 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Aberystwyth mint, larger crowned bust left breaking circle at top, banded
plume in front, value behind, initial mark book both sides, double pellet stops, rev oval quartered shield
of arms, large plumes above, 1.27g (Brooker 779; N.2341; S.2895). Toned, with small rim split and a couple of
flat spots, almost very fine.
125
BH125 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Oxford mint, 1646, last 6 struck over 4, crowned bust left breaks circle at
top, value behind, initial mark lis, rev Declaration in three lines, ruled line above and below, three lis
above, overstruck date below, legend surrounding, 1.38g (Brooker 963; N.2473; S.2995). Weak in parts,
toned, bold very fine and rare.
550

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BH127

BH128

BH126 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Bridgnorth on Severn mint, 1646, crowned bust left, plumes in front,
value behind, initial mark plumes, rev Declaration in three lines, two scrolls above with plumes above,
date below, legend surrounding, 1.40g (Brooker 1134; N.2526; S.3043). Weak in parts, otherwise toned,
very fine and rare.
675
Ex V J E Ryan, English (part II), Glendinings, 22 January 1952, lot 1218 (part), catalogued as Lundy Island mint

BH127 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Exeter mint, 1644, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark rose both
sides, rev flat topped quartered shield of arms on cross fleury, date above, beaded circle surrounding
with legend, 1.03g (Brooker 1072; N.2580; S.3089). Some flatness in legends and a little uneven in shape,
otherwise toned, good very fine.
600
BH128 Charles I, Silver Threepence, Worcester mint, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark lis both sides,
rev oval quartered shield of arms in scrolled frame, beaded circle surrounding with legend, 1.26g
(Brooker 1177-8; N.2624; S.3117). Pierced, creased and straightened in two places, otherwise toned, a
bold very fine.
500
Ex Herbert M Lingford Collection, purchased by A H Baldwin and Sons Ltd, 1951
Sold with Lingfords ticket stating he bought it from B (Baldwin) May 1949

Half-Groats
Very Rare Silver Half-Groat of King Richard III

BH129 Richard III (1483-1485), Silver Half-Groat, facing crowned bust in tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps,
legend surrounding, initial mark boars head 2 on obverse only, rev long cross patte, trefoils in inner
angles, twin concentric legends surrounding, 1.37g (DIG 2/2; N.1683; S.2161). Weak on face, toned, good
fine and very rare.
3,750
Ex F A Walters, Sothebys, 24 October 1932, lot 368, sold for 27/10/-
Ex V J E Ryan, part II, Glendinings, 22 January 1952, lot 963, sold for 16
Ex E J Winstanley Collection, early portion purchased by A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, 1959

BH130

BH131

BH130 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Half-Groat, Aberystwyth mint, crowned bust left, no inner circle either side,
initial mark book both sides, rev large plume, 0.98g (Brooker 780; N.2342; S.2900A). Toned, a little uneven in
shape with one light crease, about very fine rare.
150
BH131 Charles I, Silver Half-Groat, Aberystwyth mint, crowned bust left, value behind, with inner circle either
side, initial mark book both sides, rev large plume, 0.85g (Brooker 781-783; N.2343; S.2901). Toned, small
rim nick, about very fine, reverse better.
175
Ex V J E Ryan, English part II, Glendinings, 22 January 1952, lot 1147 (part)

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BH133

BH134

BH132 Charles I, Silver Half-Groat, Oxford mint, 1644, crowned bust left, value behind, with inner circle either
side, initial mark lis both sides, rev Declaration in three lines, ruled line above and below, large central lis
with two flanking smaller lis above, date and OX below, legend surrounding, 0.89g (Brooker 964; N.2475;
S.2997). Toned, about very fine, reverse better.
375
BH133 Charles I, Silver Half-Groat, Bristol mint, crowned bust left, value behind, with inner circle either side,
no initial mark, rev Declaration in three lines, ruled line above and below, BR monogram below, legend
surrounding, 0.86g (Brooker 1007; N.2510; S.3026). Toned, pierced, good fine, reverse better, rare.
250
BH134 Charles I, Silver Half-Groat, Worcester mint, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark lis both sides,
rev oval quartered shield of arms in scrolled frame, beaded circle surrounding with legend, 0.82g
(Brooker 1179; N.2625; S.3118). Pierced, with some flatness in striking, otherwise toned, a bold very fine and
rare.
650

Pennies
Very Rare Pattern Pledge Penny of Queen Elizabeth I Dated 1601

BH135 Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Pattern Pledge of a Penny, 1601, struck in silver, crowned bust of Queen facing
three-quarters left in ornate dress and ruff, legend commences upper right, +THE .*.. PLEDGE * OF+, beaded
circle surrounding, rev inverted die axis, crowned Elizabeth monogram, date and pellet either side of
crown, legend surrounding with beaded circle, .A. PENNY., edge plain, 2.23g (Peck 3 VR; N.2051). Toned
unevenly, small scratch to left of bust in field, otherwise almost extremely fine, very rare.
5,000
Ticket with coin says A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, 1928, sold for 6, later bought back and repriced at 21.

BH136 Charles I (1625-1649), Silver Penny, Exeter mint, 1644, crowned bust left, value behind, initial mark
rose, rev large rose, date in legend, beaded circle surrounding with legend, 0.48g (Brooker 1075; N.2583;
S.3092). Well struck for this diminutive issue, toned, almost extremely fine, very rare.
1,250
Ex B A Seaby Ltd. June 1985
Ex Studio Coins, March 1994
Ex Alan Morris Collection, dispersed over the last decade by Lloyd Bennett

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Halfpennies
Rare Henry IV Silver Halfpenny of the Heavy Coinage

BH137 Henry IV (1399-1413), Silver Halfpenny, heavy coinage, London mint, smaller facing crowned bust
within circle, legend surrounding, rev long cross patte, tri-pellets in inner angles, legend around, 0.63g
(Withers type 4; N.1352; S.1723). Some flatness in striking, from a rusty die, otherwise about very fine, rare. 675

Rare King Richard III Silver Halfpenny

BH138 Richard III (1483-1485), Silver Halfpenny, London mint, facing crowned bust within beaded circle,
legend surrounding, initial mark halved sun and rose on obverse, rev long cross patte, trefoils in angles,
legend surrounding, 0.33g (Withers 1a; N.1688; S.2171). Toned, good fine / very fine., rare
1,000
Ex D W Grey, London, 10 December 1969, lot 94

BRITISH MILLED GOLD

Guineas

BM001 James II (1685-1688), Gold Guinea, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed
border surrounding, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, date either side of
top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding (MCE.128; S.3402). Once cleaned, with surface marks,
and nicks, almost very fine.
2,500

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BM002 William & Mary (1688-1694), Gold Guinea, 1693, conjoined busts right, rev crowned quartered shield
of arms, date either side of crown, later harp in Irish arms (MCE.157; S.3426). Lightly toned,
some flecking,
otherwise very fine.
3,250

BM003 Anne (1702-1714), Gold

Guinea, 1708, second draped bust left, rev Post-Union crowned

cruciform
emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter

star at centre (MCE.218; S.3572). A few light surface marks,

light red tone, almost extremely fine.
6,500

BM004 Anne,
Gold Guinea, 1714, third draped bust left, rev Post-Union crowned

cruciform emblematic shields,

sceptres in angles, garter

star at centre (MCE.226; S.3574). A few light surface marks, light tone, almost
extremely fine.
3,500
Ex St Jamess Auction 4, 8 May 2006, lot 472

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Rare and Pleasing Proof Gold Guinea of King George III Dated 1774

BM005 George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Guinea, 1774, engraved by Thomas Pingo, fourth laureate head
right, rev struck en mdaille, crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, edge plain
(Schneider -; Eimer 74; W.R. 95; S.3728). In PCGS holder graded PR64, brilliant, with light red tone, die flaw in
reverse field, otherwise practically as struck and rare.
10,000
PCGS certification 171226.64/28572362
Ex A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, Fixed Price List, Summer 2013, BM018, sold in raw state

BM006 George III, Gold Guinea, 1789, fifth laureate head right, rev crowned quartered spade shaped shield of
arms, date below (
MCE
.393; S.3729). Toned, about very fine.
600
Ex Lord Hylton, Glendinings, 3 September 1975, lot 21

BM007 George III, Gold Guinea, 1795, fifth laureate head right, rev crowned quartered spade shaped shield of
arms, date below (
MCE
.399; S.3729). Toned, extremely fine.
1,250

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BM008 George III, Gold Guinea, 1799, fifth laureate head right, rev crowned quartered spade shaped shield of
arms, date below (
MCE
.403; S.3729). Toned, extremely fine, a rare date.
1,850

BM009 George III, Gold Military Guinea, 1813, sixth laureate head right, legend and toothed border
surrounding, rev struck en mdaille, quartered shield on crowned garter, date below, legend surrounding
(
MCE
.404; S.3730). Light hairline marks below bust, toned, almost extremely fine.
4,500

Half-Guineas

BM010

BM011

BM010 George I (1714-1727), Gold Half-Guinea, 1718, first laureate head right, legend and toothed border
surrounding, rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, legend
and toothed border surrounding (
MCE
.266; S.3635). Toned, light scratches on face, about very fine, reverse
better.
700
Ex Glendinings, 4 February 1976, lot 53

BM011 George I, Gold Half-Guinea, 1725, second laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding,
rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, legend and toothed
border surrounding (
MCE
.274; S.3637). Toned, some light flecking, almost extremely fine.
2,250

BM012 George I, Gold Half-Guinea, 1725, second laureate head right, legend and toothed border surrounding,
rev crowned cruciform emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, legend and toothed
border surrounding (
MCE
.274; S.3637). In NGC holder graded AU58, lightly toned, some light flecking, almost
extremely fine.
2,250
NGC certification 4220200-002

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Very Rare and Well Preserved Gold Lima Half-Guinea of King George II

BM013 George II (1727-1760), Gold Half-Guinea, 1745, LIMA below intermediate laureate head left, letter U in
Kings name, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown (Schneider 602;
MCE
354;
S.3684). Lightly toned, good extremely fine, and very rare this well preserved.
19,500

Very Rare and Well Preserved Proof Half-Guinea Dated 1787

BM014 George III (1760-1820), Gold Proof Half-Guinea, 1787, fifth laureate head right, engraved by Lewis Pingo,
rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date below, edge plain (WR.130 R3; Eimer 89; S.3735). In NGC holder
graded PF65 Ultra Cameo, a few tiny red spots, otherwise mint state and very rare.
11,500
NGC certification 4220201-004, as of May 2016, one of only 12 examples of the proof graded by NGC tied with two others as finest
graded but this is the only one with the ultra cameo accolade.
Ex Richlyn Collection, Heritage, New York, 3 January 2016, lot 31258

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BM015 George III, Gold Proof Half-Guinea, 1787, fifth laureate head right, engraved by Lewis Pingo,
rev crowned quartered shield of arms, date below, edge plain (WR.130 R3; Eimer 89; S.3735). A few
very light surface marks both sides, some rubbing to high points, otherwise good extremely fine, and very
rare.
5,750

Third-Guineas
Rare King George III Pattern Gold Third-Guinea Dated to the Year of the American War of Independence

BM016 George III (1760-1820), Gold Pattern Third-Guinea, 1776, laureate head right, rev lion standing on crown
left, date in legend above, B over R in bri, edge plain (WR.137; Selig 1154). Lightly hairlined both sides with
trace of light crease, otherwise extremely fine and scarce.
3,500
Ex London Coins, Auction 134, September 2011, lot 2480
Ex A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, Fixed Price List, Winter 2011, BM012

BM017 George III, Gold Third-Guinea, 1799, first type, first laureate head right, legend and toothed border
surrounding both sides, rev large crown, date in legend below (
MCE
.451; S.3738). Dig on neck toned,
almost very fine and a very rare date.
650

BM018

BM019

BM018 George III, Gold Third-Guinea, 1803, second type, first laureate head right, rev large crown, date below,
legend surrounding (
MCE
.455; S.3739). Toned, very fine.
350
BM019 George III, Gold Third-Guinea, 1803, second type, first laureate head right, rev large crown, date below,
legend surrounding (
MCE
.455; S.3739). Toned, good fine.
250

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Quarter-Guinea

BM020 George I (1714-1727), Gold Quarter-Guinea, 1718, laureate head right, rev crowned cruciform
emblematic shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, edge, obliquely grained (
MCE
.277; S.3638).
Toned, good fine.
250

Five Pounds

BM021 Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Five Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. on truncation, rev St George
slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right (Schneider 653;
S.3864). Some hairlining both sides, otherwise good extremely fine, has been graded MS62 as part of the Zompos
Collection.
3,500
Ex Zompos Collection, Heritage, Chicago, 14 April 2016, lot 30116

Two Pounds

BM022 Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Two Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. on truncation, rev St George
slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right (Schneider 654;
S.3865). A few light marks, otherwise good extremely fine.
1,350

BM023 Victoria, Gold Two Pounds, 1887, Jubilee type crowned bust left, J.E.B. on truncation, rev St George slaying
dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P to upper right (Schneider 654; S.3865).
Quite scuffed with surface marks, otherwise extremely fine.
950

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Sovereigns

BM024 George III (1760-1820), Gold Sovereign, 1817, first laureate head right, date below, rev St George slaying
dragon right with broken lance, trace of upper left serif to I of honi (Bentley 4; Marsh 1; MCE.464; S 3785).
Toned, surface marks and nicks, fine.
400

BM025

BM026

BM025 George III, Gold Sovereign, 1818, laureate head right, second legend type with ascending colon between
Rs, date below, rev St George and dragon, within ruled garter (Bentley 384; Marsh 2A; S.3785A). A few light
hairline scratches and nicks, otherwise a bold fine and rare.
850
BM026 George III, Gold Sovereign,

1820, closed 2 in date, second laureate head right, with tighter curls, date
below, rev St George slaying dragon right with broken lance, trace of upper left serif to I of honi
(Bentley 8; Marsh 4; MCE.466; S 3785C). Toned, a few light surface marks, good fine.
500

BM027 George III, Gold Sovereign, 1820, open 2 in date, second laureate head right, with tighter curls, date
below, in curving arc, 18 close, 20 wider spaced, rev St George slaying dragon right with broken lance,
trace of upper left serif to I of honi (Bentley 942; Marsh 4; MCE.466; S 3785C). Lightly toned, reverse rim
nick extremely fine.
1,500

BM028

BM029

BM028 George IV (1820-1830), Gold Sovereign, 1821, first laureate head left, initials below and legend
surrounding, rev St George slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P.
to upper right (Bentley 12; Marsh 5; MCE.471; S.3800). Toned, surface marks, about very fine.
750
Ex Glendinings, 4 February 1976, lot 20

BM029 George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1822, first laureate head left, initials below and legend surrounding,
rev St George slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right
(Bentley 13; Marsh 6; MCE.472; S.3800). Toned, once cleaned, peppered with surface marks, very fine. 600

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BM031

BM030 George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1824, first laureate head left, initials below and legend surrounding,
rev St George slaying dragon with sword, broken lance to lower left, date in exergue, B.P. to upper right
(Bentley 15; Marsh 8; MCE.474; S.3800). Toned, almost fine.
275
BM031 George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1826, second bare head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of
arms (Bentley 19; Marsh 11; MCE.477; S.3801). Surface marks and scuffs, scratch on neck, good fine.
400

BM032 George IV, Gold Sovereign, 1829, second bare head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of
arms (Bentley 22; Marsh 14; MCE.480; S.3801). Surface marks and scuffs, bold fine.
600

BM033 William IV (1830-1837), Gold Sovereign, 1832, second bare head right with coarse hair and flat topped,
deeply engraved ear, w.w. fully incuse on truncation, nose points to second I in BRITANNIAR, coarse
border teeth, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon, date
below, finer border teeth (Bentley 28; Marsh 17; MCE 490; S 3829B;). A few light surface marks mainly in
fields both sides, toned, good very fine.
1,450

Seldom Seen King William IV Gold Sovereign with N Struck in the Shield

BM034 William IV, Gold

Sovereign,

1836, extra letter N in shield variety, second bare head right, w.w. incuse on
truncation, first W meets field, coarse border teeth, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with the arms
of Hanover as an escutcheon, extra letter N struck in lower left of shield frame, date below (Bentley 31;
Marsh 20A R3; MCE.493; S.3829B). Toned, fine and extremely rare.
7,500

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A Second Example of the Seldom Seen King William IV Gold Sovereign with N Struck in the Shield

BM035 William IV,

Gold Sovereign,

1836, extra letter N in shield variety, second bare head right, w.w. incuse
on truncation, first W meets field, coarse border teeth, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with
the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon, extra letter N struck in lower left of shield frame, date below
(Bentley 31; Marsh 20A R3; MCE.493; S.3829B). Toned, good fine with some surface marks, both sides,
extremely rare.
7,500

BM036 William IV, Gold Sovereign, 1837, second bare head right with coarse hair and flat topped, deeply
engraved ear, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with the arms of Hanover as an escutcheon,
date below (Bentley 32; Marsh 17; MCE 490; S 3829B). A few light surface marks mainly in fields both
sides, toned, good fine.
675
Ex Sothebys, 15 July 1976

BM037 Victoria (1837-1901), Gold Sovereign, 1842, normal closed 2, first young head left, w.w. raised on
truncation, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms within laurel wreath, emblems below
(Bentley 42; Marsh 25; MCE.502; S.3852). Toned, scuffed with light surface marks, otherwise almost extremely
fine.
850

BM038

BM039

BM038 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1845, closer date, first young head left, date below, rev crowned quartered
shield of arms within wreath (Bentley 48; Marsh 28; MCE.506; S.3852). Scuffed with surface marks, dig on
forehead, toned, good fine.
375
BM039 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1847, first young head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms
within wreath (Bentley 53; Marsh 30; MCE.508; S.3852). Almost fine.
275

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BM040 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1848, second larger young head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield
of arms within wreath (Bentley 56; Marsh 31; MCE.509; S.3852C). A few light surface marks, toned, extremely
fine.
1,750

BM041 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1849, second larger young head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield
of arms within wreath (Bentley 57; Marsh 32; MCE.510; S.3852C). Toned, heavy surface marks, almost very
fine.
375

BM042 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1850, second larger young head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield
of arms within wreath (Bentley 59; Marsh 33; MCE.511; S.3852C). Toned, heavy surface marks, almost very
fine.
375
A Pleasing Example of the Ansell Gold Sovereign Dated 1859

BM043 Victoria, Gold Sovereign, 1859, Ansell with extra line to rear ribbon in hair, second larger young
head left, date below, rev crowned quartered shield of arms within wreath (Bentley 426; Marsh 42A R4;
MCE.520; S.3852E). Toned, extremely fine and very rare.
8,000
Mintage 167,539
Ex A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, Fixed Price List, Summer 2011, BM029
In 1859 this quantity of coin from the regular mintage was found to be of inferior brittle quality and on melting found to have
been annealed with quantities of antimony, arsenic and lead. Mr G F Ansell employed in the Rolling Room at the Mint and with a
scientific background, was given permission to experiment with this inferior batch of sovereigns. He was successful in adjusting
the alloy mix to reproduce them in a much stronger form resulting in the whole quantity being re-coined and denoted with the
extra line in the hair fillet. Today they are very rare indeed, especially in the upper grades like we have offered here.

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