CaliBrit's Coin Album
Gothic' Florin, MDCCCLXXIX [1879], type D1, 'Gothic' bust left, no ww, 39 arcs, rev. crowned shields cruciform, national emblems in angles, edge milled, 11.37g, 6h (Spink 3898; ESC 2895 [852]; Pywell-Phillips 606[b]), attractive mint state, scarce, especially in this condition. Purchased Spink 367, Lot 287 (01-17-2021)
Farthing, 1822. Laureate head left. S-3822; KM-677. This dazzlingly delightful Gem radiates with a cobalt-brown hue and a great luster on each side. Purchased Stacks Bowers July 23, 2021.
Farthing, 1822. Laureate head left. S-3822; KM-677. This dazzlingly delightful Gem radiates with a cobalt-brown hue and a great luster on each side. Purchased Stacks Bowers July 23, 2021.
Sixpence, 1821. Laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield (ESC 2421 (1654); S.3813). Light cabinet friction to obverse, otherwise uncirculated. Toned. Purchased Baldwins 47, Lot 200 (part). August 2020. Harshly graded UNC Details - Cleaned.
Sixpence, 1821. Laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield (ESC 2421 (1654); S.3813). Light cabinet friction to obverse, otherwise uncirculated. Toned. Purchased Baldwins 47, Lot 200 (part). August 2020. Harshly graded UNC Details - Cleaned.
Sixpence, 1845, type A1, edge milled, 2.85g, 5h (Spink 3908; ESC 3179 [1691]), light golden-grey tone, much as struck. Purchased Spink 367, Lot 341 (01.17.2021)
Sixpence, 1845, type A1, edge milled, 2.85g, 5h (Spink 3908; ESC 3179 [1691]), light golden-grey tone, much as struck. Purchased Spink 367, Lot 341 (01.17.2021)
AR sixpence. 2.84 gm. 19 mm. 1853. Type A1/1a. Young head left / Crowned denomination within wreath. S. 3908. ESC 3189. Good Extremely Fine; lightly toned; lustrous; recut 8 and small die break through 5 of date. Scarce. Ex. The Frank Robinson Collection. Davissons 01-06-2021
AR sixpence. 2.84 gm. 19 mm. 1853. Type A1/1a. Young head left / Crowned denomination within wreath. S. 3908. ESC 3189. Good Extremely Fine; lightly toned; lustrous; recut 8 and small die break through 5 of date. Scarce. Ex. The Frank Robinson Collection. Davissons 01-06-2021
Sixpence, 1864, type A1/1b, die number 5, edge milled, 2.85g, 6h (Spink 3909; ESC 3211 [1713]), light tone overlying lustrous and frosty mint surfaces, much as struck. Purchased Spink 367, Lot 343 (01-17-2021)
Sixpence, 1864, type A1/1b, die number 5, edge milled, 2.85g, 6h (Spink 3909; ESC 3211 [1713]), light tone overlying lustrous and frosty mint surfaces, much as struck. Purchased Spink 367, Lot 343 (01-17-2021)
Shilling, 1817, unbarred h in honi (ESC 2146 [1232]; S 3790). Good extremely fine, attractively toned [slabbed CGS UNC 88]. Purchased DNW 185, Lot 255 (12-01-2020). Crossed from CGS.
Shilling, 1842, type A3, second head, ESC 2987 (1288); S.3904 , lightly toned, unc. Purchased Mark Rasmussen 11-21-2020 (List 34/225)
Shilling, 1842, type A3, second head, ESC 2987 (1288); S.3904 , lightly toned, unc. Purchased Mark Rasmussen 11-21-2020 (List 34/225)
Shilling, 1843 (ESC 2989 [1290]; S 3904). About as struck, toned [slabbed CGS UNC 82]. Purchased DNW 185, Lot 294 (12-01-2020).
Shilling, 1843 (ESC 2989 [1290]; S 3904). About as struck, toned [slabbed CGS UNC 82]. Purchased DNW 185, Lot 294 (12-01-2020).
Shilling, 1845, type A2/1b, second head, ESC 2991 [R] (1292); S.3904, a superb example, lightly toned, very scarce in this high grade, unc. Purchased Mark Rasmussen 11-21-2020 (List 31/M189).
Ex. Rasmussen (List 27/313), lightly toned, unc. Harshly graded by PCGS UNC Details (Scratch).
Gothic' Florin, MDCCCLXIV, [1864], type B5, 'Gothic' bust left, ww, die 34, rev. crowned shields cruciform, national emblems in angles, edge milled, attractively toned, choice near mint state. Purchased Colin Cooke 02-10-2022.
Gothic Florin, 1881 [MDCCCLXXXI], type E2, crowned bust left, rev. four crowned shields cruciform (ESC 2902 (856); S.3900), obverse proof-like, lightly toned, bagmarked, scratch to rev., good EF-Unc. Purchased Mark Rasmussen 11-21-2020 (List 33/83).
"Proof ""Gothic"" Florin 1871 PR63 NGC, KM746.2, S-3893, ESC-2875 (R4). Plain edge. Medal alignment. The perfect constellation of rarity and technical preservation, its R4 rating in English Silver Coinage suggesting only around 11-20 known, at the same time showing an ideal cabinet patina that pairs gunmetal surface tones on the obverse with gold device highlights while blush predominates on the reverse. The first such specimen we have seen, with few appearing to have become available in recent years. From the Abbeygate Collection. Purchased HA NYINC Signature Auction, Lot 32816 (Jan 22, 2021)." Crossed from NGC holder.
Halfcrown, second issue, 1819, small laureate head right, rev. crowned shield in Garter (ESC 2102 (623); S.3789), lustrous with attractive golden tone around peripheries, virtually as struck, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #4861254-008). Purchased Spink 19006, Lot 410 (Sept 2019). Crossed from NGC.
Halfcrown, 1825. Bare head left, rev. Crowned shield with crest. S.3809, KM 695. Pearly luster. About Uncirculated. Purchased Spink e-Auction 353, Lot 143 (November 2019). Graded AU Details (Cleaned)
Halfcrown, 1825. Bare head left, rev. Crowned shield with crest. S.3809, KM 695. Pearly luster. About Uncirculated. Purchased Spink e-Auction 353, Lot 143 (November 2019). Graded AU Details (Cleaned)
Halfcrown, Young head, 1842, type A4, (S.3885, ESC.2717). Light contact marks to obverse, almost full luster. Choice practically mint state, prooflike and exceptional. Purchased Colin Cooke April 2021.
Halfcrown, 1881. Young head, type A5. Choice virtually BU. Colin Cooke 06-07-2021.
Halfcrown, 1884. Young head, type A5. Choice practically mint state. Colin Cooke 06-07-2021.
Halfcrown, 1905 (ESC 3571 [750]; S 3980). A few tiny surface and rim marks, otherwise virtually mint state, lightly toned. One of the great rarities of the 20th Century, especially in this condition. Purchased DNW 187, Lot 109 (02-02-2021). Provenance : G. Freestone Collection DNW 165, Lot 237 (12-04-2019).
Crown, 1822 tertio, laureate head left, rev. St George and dragon (ESC 2320 (252); S.3805), lightly bagmarked, otherwise lustrous with areas of attractive golden tone, about extremely fine. Purchased Spink 19006, Lot 413 (Sept 2019)
Shieldback' Sovereign, 1872, die number 98, edge milled, 7.98g, 7h (Marsh 56; Spink 3853B), light rim nicks and scuff on neck, otherwise attractively lustrous, a pleasingly bold extremely fine, the reverse virtually 'mint fresh'. Provenance: Spink 223, 26-27 March 2013, lot 931 - £460. Purchased Spink 21124 - Numismatic e-Circular 9, Lot 5870, July 20, 2021.
Five Pounds, 1902, Matte Proof. Purchased DNW 188, Lot 199 (02-08-2021). Virtually as struck, original matte surfaces without the typical wiping hairlines or any other significant marks commonly seen with this issue. Strictly graded PR 63 by PCGS.
0.500 Silver, BU. Purchased fresh from the Royal Mint in 1986 and transferred directly from the Royal Mint capsule to the PCGS submission flip. Graded "UNC details - cleaned", it has never been cleaned or wiped. This was a unique BU issue from the Royal Mint struck in 0.500 silver and, like online images of other examples, has the appearance of extensive die polish hairlines.across the fields on both sides of the coin. One example graded by NGC as MS 68 that sold on Ebay has a similar appearance with hairlined fields. The TrueView images were taken with lighting usually used for proof issues, resulting in matte-like images. The coin is actually more like a glossy BU issue in hand as seen in the second photo.
0.500 Silver, BU. Purchased fresh from the Royal Mint in 1986 and transferred directly from the Royal Mint capsule to the PCGS submission flip. Graded "UNC details - cleaned", it has never been cleaned or wiped. This was a unique BU issue from the Royal Mint struck in 0.500 silver and, like online images of other examples, has the appearance of extensive die polish hairlines.across the fields on both sides of the coin. One example graded by NGC as MS 68 that sold on Ebay has a similar appearance with hairlined fields. The TrueView images were taken with lighting usually used for proof issues, resulting in matte-like images. The coin is actually more like a glossy BU issue in hand as seen in the second photo.
Misassigned as a Piedfort by PCGS, which it is not.
Little evidence of actual wear, but light contact marks dulling luster to obverse - more like an MS 62
William III Halfcrown, 1700 DVODECIMO, First laureate and draped bust right, rev. modified large crowned shields cruciform (ESC 1043 (561); S-3494), some faint haymarking on obverse, nonetheless a well struck example with luster and attractive iridescent tone in peripheries, extremely fine or better.
William & Mary Crown, 1692. Conjoined busts right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked WM in angles, edge QVARTO, (S.3433, ESC.822). Attractively toned, slightly softly struck on the higher points of the hair as usual due to the shallow relief of the busts, the reverse strong with some original brilliance, overall nearly extremely fine. Weakly struck at 9 o'clock to obverse legend and corresponding location to reverse, otherwise well struck for issue with minimal adjustment marks or haymarks.
William & Mary Crown, 1692. Conjoined busts right, rev. crowned cruciform shields, interlinked WM in angles, edge QVARTO, (S.3433, ESC.822). Attractively toned, slightly softly struck on the higher points of the hair as usual due to the shallow relief of the busts, the reverse strong with some original brilliance, overall nearly extremely fine. Weakly struck at 9 o'clock to obverse legend and corresponding location to reverse, otherwise well struck for issue with minimal adjustment marks or haymarks.
William III Shilling, 1700. Fifth draped bust right, rev. Crowned cruciform Arms, Lion of Orange at center. S.3516, KM 504.1. Toned. Choice About Uncirculated. Harshly Graded PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned).
George I Shilling, 1723 SSC. Laureate, first draped bust right, rev. Crowned cruciform Arms, SS-C in angles, 6 strings, 6 hearts. S-3647, ESC 1586 (1176). Toned. Obverse die crack. About Uncirculated. Graded PCGS AU Details (Cleaned).
Graded AU Details (Cleaned). Provenance : The Archer Collection
Extremely rare I of "DEI" to space proof variety obtained by chance through a raw 1953 set purchased on eBay. Most of the few PCGS certified examples are actually the common I of "DEI" to bead variety since the variety identification in the Spink catalog is recent, with the more common variety then gaining a different catalog number (S-4137A). This can be seen in current set registries claiming this rare variety .
George II Halfcrown, 1741 over 39 DECIMO QVARTO, young laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, 15.07g, 7h (Bull 1682; ESC 601A; Adams 545; Spink 3693), a truly sublime example with only the faintest trace of die wear to highest points and a small die break through O of GEORGIVS, otherwise delightfully toned and handsomely balanced, lustrous and much as struck, rare thus. Purchased Spink 21006, July 7, 2021, Lot 346. Ex. Roderick Richardson - Choice BU (£5750). Conservatively graded MS 62 by PCGS.
George II Halfcrown, 1741 over 39 DECIMO QVARTO, young laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, rev. crowned shields cruciform, seven strings to harp, 15.07g, 7h (Bull 1682; ESC 601A; Adams 545; Spink 3693), a truly sublime example with only the faintest trace of die wear to highest points and a small die break through O of GEORGIVS, otherwise delightfully toned and handsomely balanced, lustrous and much as struck, rare thus. Purchased Spink 21006, July 7, 2021, Lot 346. Ex. Roderick Richardson - Choice BU (£5750). Conservatively graded MS 62 by PCGS.
Halfcrown, 1820, laureate head left, rev. crowned garnished shield (ESC 2357 (628); S.3807), attractive cabinet tone, a most pleasing extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded AU58 (Cert. #4861254-010). Purchased Spink 19006, Lot 415 (Sept 2019)
Bank of England, Three-Shillings, 1811, leaf to end of E, five berries, 26 acorns, edge plain, 10h (ESC 2065 [408]; S.3769), some scattered bagmarks, otherwise bright and lustrous, a bold extremely fine, in NGC 'Minnesota' Holder, graded MS63+ (Cert. #5880393-002). The Minnesota Collection of English Silver Coins. Spink e-Circular 4, Lot 1654 (Oct 7, 2020). Submitted to PCGS : DNC
Bank of England, Three-Shillings, 1811, leaf to end of E, five berries, 26 acorns, edge plain, 10h (ESC 2065 [408]; S.3769), some scattered bagmarks, otherwise bright and lustrous, a bold extremely fine, in NGC 'Minnesota' Holder, graded MS63+ (Cert. #5880393-002). The Minnesota Collection of English Silver Coins. Spink e-Circular 4, Lot 1654 (Oct 7, 2020). Submitted to PCGS : DNC
Bank of England, Three-Shillings, 1815, edge plain, 11h (ESC 2084 [423]; S.3770), choice mint state, in NGC 'Minnesota' Holder, graded MS65+ (Cert. #5880393-008). Purchased Spink e-Circular 4, Lot 1658 (Oct 7, 2020).
Bank of England, Three-Shillings, 1815, edge plain, 11h (ESC 2084 [423]; S.3770), choice mint state, in NGC 'Minnesota' Holder, graded MS65+ (Cert. #5880393-008). Purchased Spink e-Circular 4, Lot 1658 (Oct 7, 2020).