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BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anastasius I. 491-518. AV solidus. 4.36 gm. 20 mm. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck A.D. 507-518. His helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly to right, holding spear over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman attacking a fallen foe; D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG / Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left; VICTORIA AVGGG I around, CONOB in exergue. SB 5. DOC 7j. MIBE 7. Choice Extremely Fine; lustrous; crisply struck with fine detail visible, particularly on horseman on shield; small waviness in flan to right, and slight die shift on obverse at 8' (hand and start of legend).

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Phocas. 602-610. AV solidus. 4.42 gm. 20 mm. Constantinople mint, 10th officina. Struck A.D. 607-610. His draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown without pendilia, holding globus cruciger; d N FOCAS PERP AVC / Angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; VICTORIA AVϚЧ I around, CONOB in exergue. SB 620. DOC 10j. MIBE 9. Near Mint State; well centered; lustrous and quite brilliant.

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Philippicus (Bardanes). 711-713. AV solidus. 4.26 gm. 20 mm. Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck A.D. 711-713. His bust facing with short beard, wearing loros and crown with cross, holding globus cruciger and eagle-tipped scepter with cross above; ∂ N [FILЄPI]CЧS MЧLTЧS AN / Cross potent on three steps; VICTORIA AVςЧ A around, CONOB in exergue. SB 1447. DOC 1a. MIB 1. Mint State; lustrous; brilliant; of fine style and perfectly centered. Rare.

An Armenian general, Bardanes had a short and ineffective reign of 18 months between Justinian II and Anastasius II. He revived the Monothelete heresy, alienating the clergy, and failed to stop Arab and Bulgarian advances, angering the Byzantine army which blinded him. The notable thing about this amazing piece is the incredibly fine artistry for such a short reign. The emperor holds two devices from Roman times, the globus cruciger and scipio aquila (a scepter with eagle on top).

BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. AV/EL histamenon nomisma. 4.4 gm. 28 mm. Constantinople mint. Facing half-length bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; IC-XC flanking / Crowned facing half-length bust of Michael, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger; + MIX AHΛ RACIΛ Є. SB 1868. DOC 2d. Near Extremely Fine; attractive example; lightly toned and sharply struck with pleasing portraits on a large flan.

ENGLAND. A choice York issue: The introduction of the ryal to English coinage. Edward IV. First reign, 1461-1470. Gold half ryal. 3.82 gm. 29 mm. York. Sun i.m. W&B VI. Light coinage. 1464/5-1470. King standing in a ship, facing, E (Eboracum) in the waves below; E—DWARD DI GRA REXANGL S FRANG, trefoil stops. (W&B VII, Pl XI:10) / A rose at the center of a radiate sun; ✵ DOMINE t NE t IN AVRORE tt TVO ARGVASME (t = trefoil, tt=trefoil colon) (W&B Pl. XI:9). S. 1963. N. 1558. Blunt and Whitton VI. Cf. Schneider 425. Extremely Fine; choice example, well struck, lightly toned, full round flan. Rare. (High quality examples of this coinage are particularly rare, an observation supported by a review of published examples. And all York gold coins are rare in high grade.).

The War of the Roses was a Plantagenet affair. Edward IV was a teenager when he ascended to the throne, replacing the ineffective Henry VI. This was an era when gold was in short supply, so Edward, a "somewhat headstrong and extragavant young man," introduced the lighter "new noble of gold," a "light coinage" that came to be known as ryal of 10 shillings. Half ryals "are much rarer than the large pieces with the exception of London…type VII with the I.M. Crown, and some are seldom obtainable." (information from Blunt and Whitten, BNJ Vol XXV)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Aethelheard (Coenwulf as overlord). 792-805. Penny electrotype. 19 mm. Second issue. The British Museum piece weighs 21.3 grains (1.38 gm). (?-796). +ΛEDILHEΛRD ΛRC : C; EP, bar above / +O FF ΛR EX around, divided by arms of a cross patee; Μ, bar above, in center. BMC Vol I: 22 (Pl. XIII:3). N. 231. S. 886A. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made. The obverse of this piece was consistently shown upside down in Standard Catalog issues until the 2007 revision.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Cuthred (King of Kent). 796-807. Penny electrotype. 19 mm. First Series. The British Museum piece weighs 21.1 grains (1.37 gm). His bust right; +CVDRED REX CΛNT around / Large cross-crosslet in center; +BEORNFRED MONETΛ (Beornfrth). BMC Vol I; Cuthred 1. Plate XI: 3. N. 211. S. 877. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Aethelbearht. 858-865/6. Penny electrotype. 21 mm. BM Type i. Inscribed cross. The British Museum piece weighs 20.2 grains (1.31 gm). Circa 858-862/4. His portrait right; +ΛEDELBEΛRHT (elided) REX / +BΛDEM on a horizontal arm of a cross, VND MO bottom to top on the vertical arm; Λ N E T in the angles of the cross. BMC Vol II; Aethelbearht 1. N. 620. S. 1053. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Alfred the Great. 871-899. Penny electrotype. 20 mm. BM Type xv. "Edward the Elder" type. The British Museum piece weighs 16 grains (1.04 gm). (?-796). +ΛEL FRE DREX around / +ΛDEL +++ VLFMO in three lines. BMC Vol II; 444 (Pl. VI: 16). N. 620. S. 1053. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007) (The line image used in the earliest Seaby catalog editions is also of this piece). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Edward the Elder. 899-924. Penny electrotype. 21.5 mm. The British Museum piece weighs 19.3 grains (1.25 gm). His portrait left; +EΛDVVEARD RX around / BIORW ++++ VLDNO (Biornwuuald). BMC Vol II; 77. (PLATE VII: 6) N. 651. S. 1084. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Aethelstan I. 924-930. Penny electrotype. 21 mm. Type xiii. Northeastern mint. The British Museum piece weighs 25.6 grains (1.66 gm). His stylized head right; ÆD:ELSTΛN REX O around / Large cross-crosslet in center; +SMAVLΛ MONETA around (Smala). BMC Vol II; Plate X: 14. N. 686/1. S. 1104. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Eadwig. 955-959. Penny electrotype. 21 mm. Type i. The British Museum piece weighs 21.8 grains (1.41 gm). (?-796). +EΛDVVIG REX I around; small cross patee in center / ÆLFRED +++ EZMON in three lines, florette formed of seven pellets above and below. BMC Vol II; Eadwig 15 (Pl. XII: 1). N. 724. S. 1122. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD)

Electrotype of English hammered coinage. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. Penny electrotype. 21 mm. Type i (Stanford mint). The British Museum piece weighs 20.6 grains (1.33 gm). His bust left; +EΛDPΛRD REX ΛNGLONX / Small cross pattee in center; +ÆLFPΛLD M-O STΛNFOR (NF elided). BMC Vol II; Eadweard II: 21. N. 211. S. 877. (Seaby/Spink Standard Catalog plate coin, 1976 to 2007). As made. The spot of dark toning in the obverse legend at 4 o'clock also shows in the Standard Catalog plate coins for the many years this image was used.

All British electrotypes offered here are joined into a single piece.

Electrotypes of Anglo-Saxon and English coins in the British Museum

Used for the Standard Catalog prior to 2007

These double-thick electrotypes of British Museum Anglo-Saxon and English hammered coins have not had the prominence of the series of Greek coin electros we have been offering. But they are direct copies of pieces in the British Museum and many can be seen in the plates of the the two BMC volumes issued in 1887 and 1893: Keary & Poole, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume I. and Grueber & Keary, A Catalogue of English Coins in the British Museum, Anglo-Saxon Series Volume II.

These copies were used for the production of the reference that has become the standard for English coins, the Spink Standard Catalog.  (Prior to 1998 the publication was known as the Seaby Standard Catalog.) The pieces offered here are the actual pieces photographed for all the annual catalogs from the small format 15th edition in 1976 until the major revision in the 42nd edition 2007, when the catalog changed from black and white to color. (Prior to the larger size publications begun with the 16th edition in 1978, the earlier editions beginning in 1962 were smaller 5 by 7 ½ inch books. Earlier still, prior to 1962 the publications were larger and thinner with drawings rather than photographs illustrating the coins.)

They are apparently extremely rare if not generally unique. I have seen a very few examples of other types in this format being offered but never a duplication of any offered here. (AD) 

ANGLO-SAXON. Harthacnut, joint rule with Harold I. Nov. 1035 - early 1037. AR penny, English mint. 1.014 gm. 17 mm. Earlier Jewel Cross type in the name of Harthacnut. Stamford mint, Lifinc moneyer. Diademed bust left (North fig. 2); +HARDACNVT RE around (Same die as SCBI 40, Stockholm, 84; London, Leofred moneyer) / Jewel cross; +LIFNC ONN STANF around. S. 1166. N. 809. BMC Type i. Extremely Fine; essentially as made; typical slight waviness; single peck mark on obverse; attractive light blue gray toning over fresh surfaces; particularly clear strike. Extremely Rare.

The joint reign of Harthacnut and Harold I began after the death of Cnut in the autumn of 1035 and ended when Harold I assumed sole power in early 1037. During that period Harthacnut’s power was predominantly south of the Thames and Harold dominated to the north.

In an article in Anglo Saxon Monetary History (Leicester Univ. Press 1986, a festschrift for Michael Dolley) Tuukka Talvio shows that the distribution of mints for the jewel cross pennies of the era bore out this division of territory. Through careful analysis supported by charts of mints and moneyers, he points out that few coins of Harold came from southern mints during the era concluding “Clearly Harthacnut’s party had real power over their territory" though adding "but this cannot have lasted long to judge from the scarcity of their coins.”

There were other varieties of Harthacnut northern mint issues though all were rare as well “with the exception of Gloucester, a mint which seems to have sided with Harthacnut’s party,” but these were issues with right facing busts. Coins with a left facing bust, Talvio points out, ”are totally lacking in the north, and they are distinctly rare even in the south.”

This coin and a York coin (SCBI St. Petersburg 881) are two exceptions to the “totally lacking” conclusion. More to the point, they are “apparently ‘treaty breaching’ coins” to quote the collector and numismatic scholar who kindly first referred me to the Talvio article. The article is worth reading in its entirety because it demonstrates how we can gain insight into significant historical circumstances by careful study of numismatic data. (AD)

William I. 1066-1087. AR penny. 1.35 gm. 19 mm. PAX type. London mint, Britwine moneyer. His bust facing, holding a scepter (crown 2); +PILLELM REX / A cross patee with the letters P A X S distributed among the angles; BRIHTPINE ON LII. S. 1257. N. 849. BMC viii; Norman Kings 780. Good Extremely Fine; light old toning with multi-hued highlights over fresh surfaces; particularly well and fully struck. Superb example.

From an advanced collection assembled in England in the 1950s and not on the market until now.

Henry VI. First Reign, 1422-1461. AR groat. 3.79 gm. 27.5 mm. Rosette-mascle issue, initial crosses IIIa/V. London die obverse, Calais die reverse. 1430-1431. Facing bust, rosette stops, mascle after REX / Long cross; VIL mascle LA CALI SIE rosette in central quarters. S. 1859. N. 1446. Whitton 17a/38c. Extremely Fine.

Ex William R. Windsor Collection (Jackson's, 19 March 2002) lot 1324.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR groat. 2.69 gm. 24 mm. Second Coinage (1526-1544). Lis i.m on obverse, rose on reverse. London mint. His profile crowned bust right (Laker bust E) / Square-topped shield over long cross fourchée; saltires in forks. S. 2337E. N. 1797. Near Extremely Fine.

The images of Henry VIII busts shown in A. J. Laker's "The Portrait Groats of Henry VIII" clearly indicate this as the type E bust. The Standard Catalog does not provide a separate reference number for the bust.

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR groat. 2.6 gm. 25 mm. Second Coinage (1526-1544). Lis i.m. His profile crowned bust right (Laker bust D) / Square-topped shield over long cross fourchée; saltires in forks. S. 2337E. N. 1797. Good Very Fine; lightly toned.

Ex William R. Windsor Collection (Jackson's, 19 March 2002).

Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR testoon. 7.77 gm. 32 mm. Third Coinage (1544-1547). Lis/annulet i.m. Tower mint. Facing bust; HENRIC 8 / Crowned rose between crowned h and R. S. 2365. N. 1841. Very Fine; full flan, better than the typical quality silver; generally clear legends; portrait all in evidence though weak in center; striking cracks.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR shilling. 4.93 gm. 30 mm. Second Period (January 1549-April 1550). Second Issue (80 grains). Swan i.m. 1650. His young crowned bust right (Bust 4); EDWARD VI D G ACL FRA Z HIB REX / Oval arms, garnished; E— R on sides; TIMOR DOMINI ONS VITE MDL. S. 2466. N. 1919/1. Very Fine; full flan, generally well struck but for weakness at chin.

Edward VI. 1547-1553. Base issue shilling. 5.07 gm. 30 mm. Second Period (January 1549-April 1550). Arrow/y i.m. (muled dies). Southwark mint. His youthful crowned bust right (Bust 5) / Oval arms, garnished; E— R on sides. S. 2466 B. N. 1918/2. Good Very Fine; good quality metal for this issue.

Philip and Mary. 1554-1558. AR shilling. 6.24 gm. 31 mm. English titles only. 1555. Facing busts of Philip and Mary, crown above; PHILIP • ET • MARIA • D • G • REX • ET • REGINA •ANG / Crowned garnished arms of England and Spain; X II mark of value; POSVIMVS • DEVM • ADIVTOREM • NOSTRVM •. S. 2501. N. 1968. Extremely Fine; exceptional portraits on good metal with fresh surfaces, marvelous old cabinet toning with traces of irridescence, some strike weakness that does not affect the portraits, old scratches on the weak area above the portrait that appear to have been made at the time. This piece has the characteristic bluish tint that occurs naturally on Philip and Mary shillings that have been handled carefully and properly in the time since they were struck.

This coinage suffered from the unpopularity of Philip as well as from efforts to "improve" the portraits and other similar post-strike misadventures. Choice examples of this issue are rare. This is among the best I have handled.

Elizabeth I. 1558-1603. AR shilling. 6.07 gm. 32 mm. Second issue. Martlet i.m. (1573-78). Her bust left; Bust 3Cvi. ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HI REGINA / Long cross fourchée over shield; POSVI | DEV.'AS | IVTORE | M:MEV: Rev b3. S. 2555. N. 1985 (Exact die combination not noted in BCW). Near Extremely Fine; bold portrait.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR crown. 29.75 gm. 45 mm. Type 5. Tower mint under Parliament. Sun i.m. 1645-1646. King on horseback left, a tall spirited horse, holding sword upright; CAROLVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX (Fifth horseman, type 5) / Oval garnished shield; CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO. S. 2762. N. 2199. FRC XXVII/XXXIX. Cf. SCBI Brooker 275. Good Very Fine; handsome generous and full flan with rich tone; evenly centered; strong facial detail on Charles, good quality metal.

Ex Davissons Auction 6 (29 February 1996) lot 287.

(Superior to the example we sold in Auction 39, February 2019, for $5000.)

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR pattern twopence. 1.46 gm. 17 mm. His bust right, high ruff collar; CAR D G MAG BRIT FR AN ET HI R / Interlocked C's, crown above, small B below; FIDEI DEFENSOR. S. 2856 A. N. 2687. Good Extremely Fine; beautiful dark even tone over fresh surfaces. Choice.

Ex Bruce Lorich.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR shilling. 6.44 gm. 33 mm. Bristol; Br monogram i.m. on reverse only. 1644. Good style bust left, plume in front of bust; cruciform pellets with larger central pellet at beginning of legend / Declaration; Bristol plumes above, date 1644 below. S. 3015. N. 2499. Morr. C-1. As SCBI Brooker 996 dies (Brooker coin more worn). Good Very Fine; remarkably large flan; handsome and dramatic coin.

Ex Bridgewater House, the first 1972 sale.

Ex Clarendon. Bonham's. October 2006.

Charles I. 1625-1649. AR siege shilling. 3.6 gm. 30 mm. Pontefract; Type II. Round. C R crowned; DUM : SPIRO: SPERO around ("While I live I hope") / Castle, banner above, cannon protruding on right; CAROLVS SECVNDVS 1648 around; P C on either side of turret; OBS to left. S. 3150. N. 2648. Extremely Fine; attractive old toning—blue gray over iridescenet surfaces; exceptional detail.

Ex DNW March 2016 (Part of a series of sales that included some long off-the-market pieces that came from a professional source).

Charles II. 1660-1685. AR shilling. 5.8 gm. 31 mm. Second Issue. Crown i.m. Bust of Charles left, no inner circle, denomination behind / Square topped shield. S. 3314. N. 2763. ESC 1013 (R2). Very Fine; full intact flan with fully struck legends, well detailed portrait; digs in obverse field; rarest of the three Thomas Simon Charles II hammered shillings.

Ex DNW. 6 February 2013.

George II. 1727-1760. AR halfcrown. 15.08 gm. 33 mm. 1746 DECIMO NONO. His draped and laureate old bust left, LIMA below; GEORGIVS II DEI GRATIA / Arms in a cross pattern; plain angles. S. 3695 A. ESC 1688. Good Extremely Fine; virtually as struck; lustrous; beautiful irridescent toning over fresh surfaces.