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ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2954.
OXFORD MINT [1642-46]. Oxford horseman / three Oxford plumes above the declaration, 1643 below. Morr.D3, Bull IV 601/3a p121(this coin). Ex:- SNC 12/95 no.6962; DNW 28 9/06 LOT 619; Mark Rasmussen; Paul Christensen.
A little off centre and some of the legend weak but an exceptional example and otherwise
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE.
 
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Size Approx 33.5 -34.5 mm     Weight 15.1g.      
Ref: HC3159-3297    Enquire or Order    
£ 1700

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S3100.
WORCESTER MINT [1644-45]. Ex:- Lockett [Glens.26-27/4/1960,Lockett X, English part IV,lot 4223. 'Unpublished mule, Allan c/5,extremely rare']; Asherson lot 110; Selig lot 195; Paul Christensen. Also SNC June 1993 no.3510 & SNC June 2007 HC018.
cf.JCB 1145/1155; Bull 669/25(this coin). The obverse of this piece differs from JCB 1145 and the Allen obverse C by the additional I in the legend and the position of the sword.
A little small and light otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 33 -34 mm     Weight 13.5g.      
Ref: HC3158-3296    Enquire or Order    
£ 4200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2954 var.
OXFORD MINT [1642-46]. Oxford horseman / three Oxford plumes above the declaration, 1643 below. NT over VR(?)& M over A or upside down M in the reverse legend. Morr.-; Bull IV 597/3a p105(this coin). Ex:- Patrick Finn; Mark Rasmussen; Paul Christensen.
An interesting varient. Some flatness in the Kings name and Crown but a full and most attractive example and otherwise
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE.
 
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Size Approx 34.5 -36 mm     Weight 14.9g.      
Ref: HC3160-3298    Enquire or Order    
£ 1700

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S3065.
EXETER MINT [1643-6]. Round shield with five short and two long scrolls. Ex:- SNC March 1988[1206]; Colin Adams,(Spink auc. 1/12/05, lot 216); Paul Christensen. This is also the plate coin in the standard catalogue.
Slightly double struck but an exceptional example and
Approaching EXTREMELY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 34 -37 mm     Weight 13.8g.(214gn).      
Ref: HC3153-3291    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 2400

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2775
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group 111, type 3a2, mm.triangle.(1639-40).Ex:- Osborne; Alan Morris.
Weakness on the obverse but a neat round coin with good head details.
ALMOST VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 34 -35 mm     Weight 15g.(232gn).      
Ref: HC3157-3295    Enquire or Order    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2773.
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group III, type 3a1, mm.tun.(1636-8). The obverse mint mark may be an over mark. Ex:- Middleham Hoard; Alan Morris (bgt.Ivan Buck 1/97).
Weak in the centres but struck on a well spread flan and with excellent detail of both the horses and Kings faces.
VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 35 -37.5 mm     Weight 14.35g.(222gn).      
Ref: HC3156-3294    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2775.
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group III, type 3a2, mm.tun,(1636-8). Horse of finer style. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB).
Obverse slightly off centre but a full round coin all the same and
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 34 -35.5 mm     Weight 14.7g.(226gn).      
Ref: HC3155-3293    Enquire or Order    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2769.
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group II, type 2c, mm.harp (1632-3). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB).
A very neat full round example
VERY FINE or better.
 
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Size Approx. 34.25 -34.75 mm     Weight 15g.(232gn).      
Ref: HC3154-3292    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 350

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Gold Unite. S2685.
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group A, first bust in coronation robes, high double arched crown, mm.lis(1625). Ex:- COB HC2616-2711.
A few very light surface marks but with good eye appeal on a full round flan and at least
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 8.96g.(138gn).      
Ref: HC3148-3286    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 3000

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling. S2797.
TOWER MINT under THE KING [1625-42]. Group E, 'Aberystwyth' bust, type 4.1var. Sharp F5/1.
A little irregular and legends weak in part but main devices
VERY FINE or better.
 
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Size Approx. 29.5 -32 mm     Weight 5.8g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3149-3287    Enquire or Order    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling. S2862A
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE [1631-9]. HAMMERED ISSUES [1638-9]. Second issue, mm.triangle over anchor. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Surface marks
ALMOST FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 29.5 -30.5 mm     Weight 5.71g.(88gn).      
Ref: HC3150-3288    Enquire or Order    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES 1  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2861.
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE [1631-9]. HAMMERED ISSUES [1638-9]. Muled with a Tower reverse, mm.triangle over anchor/triangle. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB).
A couple of surface marks but for issue
GOOD FINE or better.
 
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Size Approx. 33.5 -34.5 mm     Weight 14.4g.      
Ref: HC3152-3290    Enquire or Order    
£ 825

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES 1  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2861.
NICHOLAS BRIOT'S COINAGE [1631-9]. HAMMERED ISSUES [1638-9]. mm.triangle over anchor. Ex:- Morrieson; Lockett; Asherson; Alan Morris (bgt.Studio coins 6/2000).
A good example of this rare issue [THE PURE BRIOT IS MUCH SCACER THAN THE MULE] and
Approaching VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 33.5 -34.5 mm     Weight 14.69g.      
Ref: HC3151-3289    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Gold Half-laurel. S2640.
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). First bust, mm.spur rowel(1619-20).
Spur rowel only appears on this bust coin - scarce
VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 27.5-28.5 mm     Weight 4.5g.(68gn).      
Ref: HC3144-3282    Enquire or Order    
£ 1750

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). WILLIAM I  [1066 - 1087].  Silver Penny. S1257
PAXS type of BRISTOL. COLBLAC. +COLBLIIC ON BRIC.
Obverse a bit weak but scarce.
 
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Size Approx. 19 - 19.25 mm     Weight 1.37g.(21gn).      
Ref: HC3147-3285    Enquire or Order    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Gold Laurel. S2638B
THIRD COINAGE(1619-25). FOURTH HEAD, mm.lis(1623-4).
An honest coin still with soil - appealing
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 33.5-35 mm     Weight 9.07g.(140gn).      
Ref: HC3143-3281    Enquire or Order    
£ 1950

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling. S2646.
FIRST COINAGE [1603-4]. Second bust, mm.lis (1604-5).
Some corrossion in the obverse legend otherwise
VERY FINE/rev better.
 
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Size Approx. 30-32 mm     Weight 5.9g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3146-3284    Enquire or Order    
£ 275

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Gold Quarter -laurel. S2642
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). mm.spur rowel(1619-20).
Slightly double struck but a scarce mark and otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 20-21.75 mm     Weight 2.3g.(36gn).      
Ref: HC3145-3283    Enquire or Order    
£ 650

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling. S2668.
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). SIXTH BUST, mm.trefoil.(1624).
Richly toned and
abt. GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 30.25-31 mm     Weight 5.9g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3142-3280    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF WINDSOR. GEORGE V  [1910 - 1936].  Silver Crown. S4036.
FOURTH COINAGE(1927-36). Modified Bare head / Crown and date in wreath, 1933.(only 7132 struck).
Toned
VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 38.7 mm     Weight 28.2g.      
Ref: MC720-3279    Enquire or Order    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Sixpence. S2889.
ABERYSTWYTH MINT (1638/9-42). mm.book(obv.only)./Small squat plume.
Reverse a little off centre otherwise with good eye appeal and
VERY FINE+/GOOD VERY FINE+.
 
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Size Approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 2.9gn.(44gn).      
Ref: HC3141-3278    Enquire or Order    
£ 1400

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Gold Unite. S2692
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, bust 5, mm.crown over bell(1635-6).
Very slight double striking otherwise fresh, full, round and very scarce with an over mark.
GOOD VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 32.5-33.5. mm     Weight 9.1g.(140gn).      
Ref: HC3140-3277    Enquire or Order    
£ 3250

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. VICTORIA  [1837 - 1901].  Silver Crown. S3921.
JUBILEE COINAGE, 1890.
With mint bloom.
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 38.7 mm     Weight 28.3g.      
Ref: MC719-3276    Enquire or Order    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF WINDSOR. GEORGE V  [1910 - 1936].  Silver Crown. S4036.
FOURTH COINAGE (1927-36). Modified Bare head / Crown and date in wreath, 1930. (only 4847 struck).
Toned
GOOD VERY FINE or better.
 
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Size Approx. 38.8 mm     Weight 28.4g.      
Ref: MC718-3275    Enquire or Order    
£ 300

       
BRITISH CELTIC. UNINSCRIBED   Gold Stater. S28.
NORTH-EAST COAST TYPE.
An exceptional example being well centred and full.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 18.5-20.0 mm     Weight 6.1g.(94gn).      
Ref: ANC178-3274    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 1000

       
SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI  [1567 - 1625].  Gold Sword and sceptre piece(120s). S5460.
EIGHTH COINAGE, 1602.
Slightly crimped and a couple of hair lines otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 28.5-29.5 mm     Weight 4.9g.(76gn).      
Ref: HC3139-3273    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII  [1509 - 1547].  Silver Groat. S2369
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7). TOWER MINT, BUST THREE, mm.lis.
A most appealing piece - and was the plate coin in the standard catalogue when they illustrated the bust groups.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 2.5g.(38gn).      
Ref: HC3136-3270    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). WILLIAM I  [1066 - 1087].  Silver Penny. S1257.
PAXS type of WORCESTER. BALDRIC. +BALDRIC ON PIHR.
Some weakness in the legend but most appealing with a bold portrait - overall
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 19.5-19.75 mm     Weight 1.5g.(22gn).      
Ref: HC3137-3271    Enquire or Order    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). WILLIAM I  [1066 - 1087].  Silver Penny. S1257.
PAXS type of SHAFTESBURY. GODESBRAND.
Dark toned
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 19.5-20 mm     Weight 1.4g.(22gn).      
Ref: HC3138-3272    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I  [1558 - 1603].  Silver Crown S2582
SEVENTH ISSUE (1601-2). mm.1(1601).
Light scratch behind the Queens head and above the shield otherwise
ABOUT FINE/GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 41.5-43 mm     Weight 29.5g.      
Ref: HC3135-3269    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 1500

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR  [1042 - 1066].  Silver Penny. S1181
SOVEREIGN/EAGLES type (1056-9) of YORK. ULFCETEL THEGINGA. +VLFCETEL-DEGIOFRP.
Slight double strike on the obverse but sharp details and double name coins are very rare
 
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Size Approx. 19.25-19.5 mm     Weight 1.3g.(20gn).      
Ref: HC3134-3268    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I  [1558 - 1603].  Silver Threepence. S2565.
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77). 1561, mm.pheon.
Some minor double striking and a few light surface marks but an excellent portrait and overall
GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 19-19.5 mm     Weight 1.7g.(26gn).      
Ref: HC3133-3267    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 235

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - THE COMMONWEALTH.   [1649 - 1660].  Silver Shilling. S3217.
1653.
Some very light corrossion but overall
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 5.8g.(88gn).      
Ref: HC3132-3266    Enquire or Order    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling. S3148.
PONTEFRACT. 1648.
OBS a little weak but overall
Approaching VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30-32.5 mm     Weight 5.0g.(78gn).      
Ref: HC3131-3265    Enquire or Order    
£ 4500

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF LANCASTER (1399-1461). HENRY VI  [1422 - 1461].  Silver Groat. S1875
PINECONE-MASCLE ISSUE (1431-32/3) of CALAIS.
Dark toned otherwise
Better than GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 26-26.75 mm     Weight 3.8g.(58gn).      
Ref: HC3129-3263    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - PLANTAGENET KINGS (1154-1399). EDWARD III  [1327 - 1377].  Silver Groat. S1567
FOURTH COINAGE (1351-77). PRE-TREATY PERIOD (1351-61). Series E.

ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 26.5-27.5 mm     Weight 4.4g.(68gn).      
Ref: HC3128-3262    Enquire or Order    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling. S2655
SECOND COINAGE (1604 19). Fourth bust, mm.escallop(1606-7).
Weakness behind the Kings head and correspondingly on the reverse otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 30-30.5 mm     Weight 5.9g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3130-3264    Enquire or Order    
£ 175

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - PLANTAGENET KINGS (1154-1399). EDWARD III  [1327 - 1377].  Silver Groat. S1570
FOURTH COINAGE (1351-77). PRE-TREATY PERIOD (1351-61). Series G.
A full weight coin and
APPROACHING VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 26.25-27 mm     Weight 4.6g.(72gn).      
Ref: HC3127-3261    Enquire or Order    
£ 150

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE III  [1760 - 1820].  Silver Dollar. S3768
BANK OF ENGLAND ISSUE. Re struck from Spanish-American 8-Reales, (current for five shillings until 1811, revalued at 5s.6d until withdrawn in 1817). Dated 1804 but struck until at least 1811.
Pleasing tone
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 41 mm     Weight 27g.      
Ref: MC717-3257    Enquire or Order    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling. S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-49). Group D,fourth bust, type 3.1, mm.portcullis(1633-4).
A little double striking.
GOOD FINE/VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 32-33 mm     Weight 5.9g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3126-3260    Enquire or Order    
£ 175

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. 
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group III, type 3a1, mm.bell(1634-5).
A little irregular and some double striking but an incredibly bold equestrian portrait - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 33.5-35.5 mm     Weight 15g.      
Ref: HC3125-3259    Enquire or Order    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. CNUT  [1016 - 1035].  Silver Penny. S1157
QUATREFOIL type of THETFORD. EDWIN. +ED/PIN/-DIO/TFO. Cross in first quarter.
Fresh and bright
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 18 mm     Weight .86g.(13.3gn).      
Ref: HC3124-3258    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 425

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - PLANTAGENET KINGS (1154-1399). EDWARD III  [1327 - 1377].  Silver Farthing. S1636.
TREATY PERIOD (1361-69).
A neat well struck example of this very rare coin.
GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx.9.5-11 mm     Weight Approx. .5g.(8gn).      
Ref: HC3120-3253    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfgroat S2997
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Declaration type, 1644. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 12/94).

FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 15-16 mm     Weight Approx. .9g.(14gn).      
Ref: HC3121-3254    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). HENRY I  [1100 - 1135].  Silver Penny. S1263A.
PROFILE / CROSS FLEURY type of YORK.
A pleasing
GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 17-17.5 mm     Weight 1.4g.(22gn).      
Ref: HC3123-3256    Enquire or Order    
£ 1700

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). HENRY I  [1100 - 1135].  Silver Penny S1263
ANNULETS type of LONDON.
A most attractive example with golden tones.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 18.75-19 mm     Weight 1.4g.(22gn).      
Ref: HC3122-3255    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 2800

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. George III  [1760 - 1820].  Gold Half-Guinea. S3734.
FOURTH HEAD, 1775.
A few minor surface marks otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 20.25-20.5 mm     Weight 4.2g.      
Ref: MC716-3252    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 400

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - PLANTAGENET KINGS (1154-1399). EDWARD III  [1327 - 1377].  Silver Groat. S1616/S1637
TREATY / POST TREATY MULE of LONDON.
Slightly irregular but an excellent example of this very rare coin.
VERY FINE or practically so.
 
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Size Approx. 27-27.5 mm     Weight 4.5g.(68gn).      
Ref: HC3119-3251    Enquire or Order    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - PLANTAGENET KINGS (1154-1399). EDWARD III  [1327 - 1377].  Gold Noble. S1490
FOURTH COINAGE (1351-77). PRE-TREATY PERIOD (1351-61). Series G.(1356-61).
Double struck but bold and full - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE and better
 
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Size Approx. 34.25-35 mm     Weight 7.7g.(118gn).      
Ref: HC3118-3250    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 3500

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE III  [1760 - 1820].  Gold Guinea. S3728.
FOURTH HEAD / CROWNED SHIELD OF ARMS, 1775.

FINE or practically so.
 
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Size Approx. 224-24.5 mm     Weight 8.2g.      
Ref: MC715-3249    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 360

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE III  [1760 - 1820].  Gold Guinea. S3729.
FIFTH HEAD / 'SPADE'-SHAPED SHIELD, 1790.
A few very minor surface marks - lightly toned
VERY FINE.or practically so
 
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Size Approx. 24.25-24.75 mm     Weight 8.4g.      
Ref: MC714-3248    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR  [1042 - 1066].  Silver Penny. S1177.
EXPANDING CROSS [heavy issue] type (1050-53) of NORWICH. CENHELM. +CENHELM ON NOR-D.
A most attractive piece and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE.
 
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Size Approx. 20-20.5 mm     Weight 1.66g.(26gn).      
Ref: HC3117-3247    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 600

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF WINDSOR. GEORGE V  [1910 - 1936].  Silver Crown. S4036.
FOURTH COINAGE (1927-36). Modified Bare head / Crown and date in wreath, 1928.[only 9034 struck].
Slight rub on the Kings cheek and a few very minor bag marks but lustrous and
GOOD EXTREMELY FINE/reverse better.
 
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Size Approx. 38.75 mm     Weight 28.5g.      
Ref: MC713-3246    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 425

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - VIKING. ST.EDMUND   Silver Penny. 
Memorial coinage.
Minor scrape and slightly crimped otherwise
VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 18 mm     Weight 1.2g.(18gn).      
Ref: HC3116-3245    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 375

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Crown. S2946A.
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Shrewsbury die / 1643.
Two small pin head size dents on the obverse otherwise a most attractive
VERY FINE and better.
 
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Size Approx. 43.5 - 44 mm     Weight 29.3g.      
Ref: HC3115-3244    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 3000

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE II  [1727 - 1760].  Gold Guinea. S3680.
OLD HEAD, 1758.

GOOD FINE and better
 
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Size Approx. 24.6-25.25 mm     Weight 8.4g.      
Ref: MC712-3243    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 600

       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES IV  [1488 - 1513].  Gold Unicorn(18s). S5317.
Crown of five lis around Unicorns neck; mm.cross pattee.
A little double striking but an attractive, lightly toned
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 24-25 mm     Weight 3.7g.(56gn).      
Ref: HC3113-3241    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 4250

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF YORK (1461-1485). RICHARD III  [1483 - 1485].  Silver Groat. S2157.
LONDON MINT; RICARD, mm.sun and rose.
A little bowed and with some porosity but still
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 25-25.5 mm     Weight 2.6g.(40gn).      
Ref: HC3114-3242    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 1150

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. VICTORIA  [1837 - 1901].  Silver Shilling. S3926
PROOF ISSUE 1887 JUBILEE HEAD.

GOOD EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 23.6 mm     Weight 5.5g.      
Ref: MC711-3240    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. CNUT  [1016 - 1035].  Silver Penny. S1159
SHORT CROSS type (c.1029-35/6) of EXETER. THEGNWINE. +-DEGNPINE ON ECX:
A little crimped otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 17.5 - 17.75 mm     Weight 1.1g.(18gn).      
Ref: HC3112-3239    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 280

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown. S2965.
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman / Large central plume, lozenges in the field, 1644ox. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Very double struck.
 
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Size Approx. 32.75 - 34.5 mm     Weight 14.8g.      
Ref: HC3111-3238    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY  [1554 -1558].  Silver Shilling S2498
FULL TITLES, UNDATED BUT WITH MARK OF VALUE.
Two small striking splits otherwise a neat round collectable example.
FINE AND BETTER/ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 31 - 31.3 mm     Weight 6.1g.(94gn).      
Ref: HC3110-3237    Enquire or Order    
£ 675

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling S2645
FIRST COINAGE (1603-4). First bust, mm.thistle.
A little double struck on the reverse and with surface marks and scratches on the obverse otherwise an exceptional example of this difficult type
 
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Size Approx. 31 - 32 mm     Weight 6.1g.(94gn).      
Ref: HC3109-3236    Enquire or Order    
£ 1000

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S3007
BRISTOL MINT (1643-5). Shrewsbury plume behind King / 1644, mm.BR monogram. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Slightly irregular and a tad double struck on the reverse but with a full declaration and equestrian portrait - overall
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 35.0 - 36.4 mm     Weight 14.46g.      
Ref: HC3108-3235    Enquire or Order    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, Sharp D3/1, mm.portcullis/over harp on the reverse.(1633-34). Ex:- David Holt; Alan Morris(bgt.M.Senior).
Scratch in front of face but very very rare with this over mark.
FINE/ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30.75 - 31.5 mm     Weight 6g.(92gn).      
Ref: HC3107-3234    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 180

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust, type 3.1, Sharp D1/1, mm.portcullis.(1633-4). Ex:- Alan Morris.
Extremely rare this bust mint mark combination
GOOD FINE and better
 
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Size Approx. 31.0 - 32.5 mm     Weight 5.8g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3106-3233    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Shilling S2789
TOWER MINT under THE KING (1625-42). Group D, fourth bust , type 3.1, Sharp D3/1, mm.harp(1632-3). Ex:- Alan Morris.
Scrape on Kings face, slight crimp and a little double struck but still with eye appeal and otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30.5 - 31.0 mm     Weight 5.8g.(90gn).      
Ref: HC3105-3232    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 150

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Crown S3058
EXETER MINT (1643-46). 1644 to left of date.
An exceptional equestrian portrait and therefore
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 41.00 - 43.00 mm     Weight 28.8g.      
Ref: HC3102-3229    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 1900

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I  [1558 - 1603].  Silver Groat S2556
SECOND COINAGE (1560-61). mm.martlet.
A neat round coin
better than VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 23.00 - 24.00 mm     Weight 2g.(30gn).      
Ref: HC3104-3231    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 375

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling S2655
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). Fourth bust, mm.rose(1605-6).
A neat round
GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30.25 - 31.00 mm     Weight 5.7g.(88gn).      
Ref: HC3103-3230    Enquire or Order    
£ 150

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. AETHELRED II  [978 - 1016].  Silver Penny S1151
LONG CROSS type of WINCHESTER. +BYR/HSIG/EM^0/PINT.
A couple of peck marks on the reverse and a light deposit / corrossion - otherwise
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 19.50 - 19.75 mm     Weight 1.7g.(26gn).      
Ref: HC3099-3226    Enquire or Order    
£ 425

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. CNUT  [1016 - 1035].  Silver Penny S1159
SHORT CROSS type (c.1029-35/6) of LINCOLN. +GODRIC OH LINCOL.
Attractive mid grey tone and
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 18.25 - 18.50 mm     Weight 1.2g.(18gn).      
Ref: HC3101-3228    Enquire or Order    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. CNUT  [1016 - 1035].  Silver Penny S1159
SHORT CROSS type (c.1029-35/6) of YORK. +R/EFEN ON EOFERPI.
Attractively toned
VERY FINE and better
 
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Size Approx. 17.25 - 17.75 mm     Weight 1g.(15.5gn).      
Ref: HC3100-3227    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - THE COMMONWEALTH.   [1649 - 1660].  Silver Sixpence S3219
1656.
Soft in parts otherwise much as struck full and round - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 26.75 - 27.25 mm     Weight 3g.(46gn).      
Ref: HC3098-3225    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 900

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE III  [1760 - 1820].  Gold Guinea S3728
FOURTH HEAD 1774.
Pleasing gentle tone
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 24.00 - 24.50 mm     Weight 8.4g.      
Ref: MC710-3224    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 650

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. ANNE  [1702 - 1714].  Gold Guinea S3572
SECOND BUST 1711.
Thin metal fault through G of REG otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 25.00 mm     Weight 8.4g.      
Ref: MC709-3223    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 1100

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2962
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman / large central plume, 1643, Morr.I-22. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format).
A bit small and porous on the obverse otherwise
FINE / GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 31.50 - 34.50 mm     Weight 14.31g.      
Ref: HC3097-3222    Enquire or Order    
£ 360

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2965
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman / large central plume, 1644 ox, lozenges in the field by plumes and date, Morr.G6. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Format,June '88).
A little clipped otherwise
GOOD FINE and better
 
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Size Approx. 31.50 - 33.50 mm     Weight 14.07g.      
Ref: HC3096-3221    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 400

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Lead? Crown 
A BM ELECTROTYPE COPY OF THE RAWLINS CROWN IN LEAD [illustrated] + A RATHER CRUDE CAST COPY (dnw auc.7/05 lot 466 part). Ex:- Alan Morris.
The two pieces
 
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Size Approx. 41.00 - 41.50 mm     Weight 23.88g.      
Ref: HC3095-3220    RESERVED Enquire or Order    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2964
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman / large central plume, 1643 ox, rosettes by ox, Morr.J-29. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB.4/96).
A little small but good weight and
ALMOST VERY FINE / VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 32.00 - 34.00 mm     Weight 14.87g.(229.47gn).      
Ref: HC3094-3219    Enquire or Order    
£ 800

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2963
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman / large central plume, 1643 ox, Morr.J-27. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.R.Richardson 2/97[Spink auc.117,11/96,lot 335]).
Some corrossion on the obverse and a little off centre on the reverse but an exceptional horseman for this type and overall
GOOD VERY FINE / VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 33.50 - 35.00 mm     Weight 14.41g.(222.37gn).      
Ref: HC3093-3218    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2956
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman / three Oxford plumes, 1643. CAROLLVS, Morr.H-20. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Some flat parts but well centred and quite full - overall
GOOD FINE+
 
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Size Approx. 33.50 - 35.50 mm     Weight 14.66g.(226.23gn).      
Ref: HC3092-3217    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - SAXON. EDWARD THE CONFESSOR  [1042 - 1066].  Silver Penny S1177
EXPANDING CROSS TYPE (1050-53) of LONDON. HEAVY ISSUE. +LEOFRED ON LVNDE.
A most attractive piece
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 19.50 - 20 mm     Weight 1.7g.(26gn).      
Ref: HC3090-3215    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 565

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - NORMAN (1066-1154). WILLIAM I  [1066 - 1087].  Silver Penny S1257
PAXS type of BRIDPORT. +/ELFRIC ON BRIPVT. Ex:- GLENS 24/5 1972 lot 640 £190; ELMORE-JONES lot 1310.
VERY RARE
VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 19.75 - 20 mm     Weight 1.4g.(22gn).      
Ref: HC3089-3214    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 1800

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY  [1554 - 1558].  Silver Shilling S2501
1555 with mark of value.
A little double struck and some weakness in the shield but twe decent portraits and overall
A REALLY GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30.50 - 31.50 mm     Weight 6.1g.(94gn).      
Ref: HC3091-3216    Enquire or Order    
£ 900

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF YORK (1461-1485). EDWARD IV  [1461 - 1470].  Silver Penny. S1983.
HEAVY COINAGE (1461-4). LONDON Type 1. Lis on breast, pellets by crown and extra pellets in two qtrs.
A little weak on the nose and reverse of centre but an incredible example of this very rare coin and overall
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 17.5 - 18 mm     Weight .9g.(14gn).      
Ref: HC3088-3213    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 1200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II  [1660 - 1685].  Silver Shilling S3308
FIRST HAMMERED ISSUE.
Very slightly double struck and a small dig in the field but with much eye appeal and overall
GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 29.75 - 30.50 mm     Weight 6.1g.      
Ref: HC3087-3212    Enquire or Order    
£ 2250

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I   [1603 - 1625].  Silver Crown S2664
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). mm.trefoil (1624).
Full round attractive example - overall
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 42.5 - 43 mm     Weight 30.2g.      
Ref: HC3086-3211    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 3500

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES II  [1660 - 1685].  Silver Sixpence S3382
1677.
Attractive with a light tone
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 21.25 - 21.76 mm     Weight 3g.      
Ref: MC708-3210    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 525

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF LANCASTER (1399-1461). HENRY VI  [1422 - 1461].  Gold Noble S1799
ANNULET ISSUE (1422-c.1430). LONDON. Ex:- Horsted-Keynes hoard (Sussex). Jan.1929.
A full neat round coin and
APPROACHING EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 33.5 - 34 mm     Weight 7g.(108gn).      
Ref: HC3085-3209    Enquire or Order    
£ 6000

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Gold Unite S2618
SECOND COINAGE (1604-19). SECOND BUST, mm.rose (1605-6).
Soft orb and correspondingly on the reverse otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 37.5 - 38.25 mm     Weight 9.8g.(150gn).      
Ref: HC3084-3208    Enquire or Order    
£ 3200

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Penny S3000
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Rawlins die / small plume. Ex:- Alan Morris.
Pierced otherwise
GOOD FINE
 
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Size Approx. 12.5-13.5 mm     Weight .52g.      
Ref: HC3083-3207    Enquire or Order    
£ 160

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Threepence S2995
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). 1646/4. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.MCF.10/95).
Metal flaw before Kings head otherwise
VERY FINE+
 
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Size Approx. 17.50-19.25 mm     Weight 1.51g.      
Ref: HC3082-3206    Enquire or Order    
£ 225

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Threepence S2994
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Three lis over declaration, 1644. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.LB.8/95).
Pierced and plugged otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 18.50-19 mm     Weight 1.45g.      
Ref: HC3081-3205    Enquire or Order    
£ 135

       
ENGLISH MILLED - HOUSE OF HANOVER. GEORGE III  [1760 - 1820].  Copper Penny 
SECOND ISSUE - SOHO MINT, BIRMINGHAM, 'CARTWHEEL' COINAGE, 1797.
A few minor rim bumps otherwise with a touch of colour and
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 36 mm     Weight 28.30g.      
Ref: MC707-3204    Enquire or Order    
£ 270

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2956
OXFORD MINT (1642-46). Briot horseman / three oxford plumes, 1643, morr.K19. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Davisson's auc.11/99).
Kings head a little soft and clipped otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 31-35 mm     Weight 13.85g.      
Ref: HC3080-3203    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. CHARLES I  [1625 - 1649].  Silver Halfcrown S2965
OXFORD MINT (1642-6). Briot horseman / Large central plume, 1644 ox, lozenges in the field, morr.C8. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.T.Owen).
Horses head flat and correspondingly a flat spot on the reverse otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 33-35 mm     Weight 14.76g.      
Ref: HC3079-3202    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 500

       
SCOTTISH HAMMERED. JAMES V  [1513 - 1542].  Silver Groat S5378
SECOND COINAGE (1526 - 39). Class III.

VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight 2.43g.      
Ref: HC3078-3201    SOLD DEC 2011 Enquire or Order    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling S2668
THIRD COINAGE (1619-25). SIXTH BUST, mm.lis (1623-4).
As found with a little surface deposit and slightly crimped but with a superb portrait.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE / ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 29.75-31.5 mm     Weight 5.79g.      
Ref: HC3077-3200    SOLD JAN 2012 Enquire or Order    
£ 325

       
ENGLISH HAMMERED - HOUSE OF STUART. JAMES I  [1603 - 1625].  Silver Shilling S2646
FIRST COINAGE (1603-4). SECOND BUST, mm.lis(1604-5).
Weak spot in the legend both sides and a tad off centre - otherwise attractively toned and
A REALLY GOOD FINE / GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 30-31.5 mm     Weight 6.0g.      
Ref: HC3076-3199    Enquire or Order    
£ 225

 

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