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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1937 G.britain |
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PCGS PF 66 Ultra Cameo |
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Owner Comments
GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE VI GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1937 (S-4077).
OBVERSE: Head of the King facing left.
REVERSE: St. George slaying the Dragon.
DESIGNERS: Wilson Parker and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Plain.
MINTAGE: 5001.
1937 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN PF 66 ULTRA CAMEO
Bright, distraction free GEM with frosty CAMEO devices contrasting deeply mirrored, haze free, fields. Gorgeous eye appeal. One year coin from the Coronation Proof Set with mintage of 5001.
Of this small mintage only 3 graded PF66UC at PCGS with none grading higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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ex TERNER COLLECTION |
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1/2SOV 1820 G.britain ex TERNER COLLECTION |
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PCGS MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, GEORGE III GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1820
(Marsh 402; S 3786).
OBVERSE: Laureated head of King George III facing right. Date below.
REVERSE: An angular shield surmounted by the royal crown, bearing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom. The Hanoverian arms within an escutcheon surmounted by the royal crown in the centre of the shield.
ENGRAVER: William Wyon.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 35,043
RATING: R2 (M.Marsh).
1820 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
A beautiful and very choice UNC coin having smooth satiny luster and more than a little eye appeal.
Provenance given on the grading insert as having been from the Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
Ex Heritage Auction # 3014, Rosemont, April 2011, lot 24149.
NGC Census pop 1 with none graded higher.
PCGS Census pop 3 with none graded higher.
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Great Britain GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2 SOV 1841 |
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PCGS MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1841
(Marsh 415, KM735, S-3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 508,835
RATING: R2 (M.Marsh).
1841 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 64+
PCGS 17231941
Admirably toned over, lending a matte-like finish to the well-kept surfaces, which reveal no meaningful distractions. Scarce in this quality and exceeded in grade by only a single specimen, certified MS65 by NGC.
PCGS : Single finest.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1851 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF- SOVEREIGN 1851
(Marsh 425; S 3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 773,575
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1851 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65+
PCGS Gold Shield 27942078
An absolute GEM, features a solid strike and immense luster radiating throughout.
Highest graded across both NGC and PCGS.
Stacks&Bowers Auction - Section A, Lot # 20321, 15 January 2021.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1860 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) head, Type A2 (without die number) 1860 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN
(Marsh 434; S 3859A).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen to the left engraved by William Wyon.
REVERSE: Ornate garnished shield containing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom, engraved by J.B.Merlen.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1,131,500
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1860 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS65+
This tremendous GEM is premium in all regards, with nearly-pristine surfaces that glow intensely with lightly-toned golden luster and devices that are equally pleasing in both technical and stylistic quality. With the aid of magnification, the reverse appears to have been struck with clashed dies, with faint evidence surrounding the shield motif. As a whole, this small yet alluring selection is absolutely pleasing and exceedingly impressive.
The finest example of the date across both companies.
Ex Stacks & Bowers Auction, 18 August 2021.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1871 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young Head Type A2, with die number, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1871 (Marsh 446; S 3860).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2,217,760
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1871 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS63
Beautiful coin with full strike and satiny luster. Die# 52.
PCGS Pop 2 with none grading higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1874 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) Head, Type A3 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1874 (Marsh 449; S-3860D).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 1,883,872.
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1874 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS62
A solid and attractive coin for the grade, with very good strike .
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1875 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (large) Head, Type A3 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1875 (Marsh 450, S-3860D).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 516,240
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1875 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
Beautiful coin with strong strike and proof-like surfaces.
PCGS : Single finest.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1876 G.britain Ex TERNER COLLECTION |
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PCGS MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA, Young (large) head with narrow hair ribbon, Type A4, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1876
(S 3860E).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial witin a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 2.804.187
RATING: N (M.Marsh).
1876 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 63
A nice example of this type, with a strong strike and considerable luster.
Provenance given on the grading insert as having been from the Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
Dr Jacob Y. Terner (1934-2017) born in NY City. A collector with an instinct for value and trained his discerning eye at various times on fine art, coins, stamps rare books, hunting shotguns e.t.c. He owned one of the most comprehensive and valuable collections of sovereigns and half-sovereigns. Auctioned in March 2003.
PCGS Pop 3 with none finer.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1880 G.britain WITH DIE NUMBER |
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PCGS MS 63 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA, Young head Type A5, 1880 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN, in very low relief with die number. (S3860F).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Not known
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1880 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN (with die number 110) MS63
An exceptional example of this type (with die number).
Attractive with bold strike for the issue and considerable remaining luster.
PCGS: The single finest example of the date.
ex Atlas Numismatics, Brooklyn, NY, Feb.4 2017.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1880 G.britain WITH DIE NUMBER |
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PCGS MS 62 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA, Young head Type A5, 1880 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN, in very low relief with die number. (S3860F).
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Die number below shield. No dot.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Not known
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1880 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN (with die number 103) MS62
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A good example of this type (with die number).
Attractive with bold strike for the issue and considerable remaining luster.
The second finest example of the date, NGC and PCGS.
ex Atlas Numismatics, Brooklyn, NY, Jan 21 2019.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1884 G.britain |
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PCGS MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young head Type A5, 1884 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN.
OBVERSE: Young head of Victoria facing left.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by a crown. Cross on crown buried in border. Legend and rosettes very close to heavy border. No die number below shield.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
RATING: C (M.Marsh)
1884 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 64
A beautiful coin with detailed strike and flushy luster on semi proof-like fields.
ex Heritage Auction #3072, January 16 2016
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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WITH JEB |
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1/2SOV 1887 G.britain JUBILEE HEAD |
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PCGS MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Jubilee Head, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1887
(Marsh 478; S 3869).
OBVERSE: The bust of the Queen facing left wearing a small crown, veiled and with ribbon and Star of the Garter and the Victoria and Albert order. Boehm's initials J.E.B. are shown in relief at the bottom rear of the bust.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom within a garnished shield surmounted by an imperial crown.
DESIGNER: Joseph Edwar Boehm (1834-1890).
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 841,200
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1887 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 66
PCGS 15873600
Gloreous example of this common coin, common in AU and baggy Unc, but this piece is amazing.
Fully struck with gorgeous satiny luster, perfect surfaces, and best of all deep iridescent gold colour, creating elegant eye appeal.
Ex Guilford Courthouse Collection.
ex Heritage Auction # 3010, Boston, 13 August 2010, lot 21211.
NGC: Pop 5 with none grading higher.
PCGS: Pop 6 with two grading higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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VICTORIA, JUBILEE HEAD WITH NO JEB |
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1/2SOV 1890 G.britain ex KAIROS COLLECTION |
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PCGS MS 67 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Jubilee Head, high shield with no JEB initials, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1890
(Marsh 479B; S 3869D).
OBVERSE: The bust of the Queen facing left wearing a small crown, veiled and with ribbon and star of the Garter and the Victoria and Albert order. The JEB initials standing for J.E.Boehm, the engraver of the design, are absent in this variety.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial within a garnished shield surmounted by an imperial crown.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Not known.
RATING: S (M.Marsh).
1890 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 67
PCGS 26559637.
A superb coin, fully struck and fully lustrus.
Preserved beyond what should be possible for a coin of this age and beauty.
To find an example as beautiful as this, as pristine, and perfect, is beyond rare. Surfaces alive with intense satiny luster, obverse field flashy and reflective. Even the edge is beautiful; each letter is remarkably crisp and high-relief, the space between them brilliant. It should go without saying that MS67 is the highest certification awarded to any coin of this type. Quite extraordinary, a piece whose near-unparalleled quality and visual appeal destines it for an elite collection of British gold.
ex Kairos Collection.
ex Heritage Auction # 3021, New York, lot 21037, 6 January 2013.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1893 G.britain VEILED HEAD |
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PCGS MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Veiled Head GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1893
(Marsh 488; S 3878).
OBVERSE: Old veiled head of the Queen facing left.
REVERSE: St. George slaying the Dragon. Date in ex.
ENGRAVER: Obverse: Thomas Brock. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4,932,418
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
1893 VICTORIA Veiled head GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 66
Stunning coin with bright and beautiful gold colour.
A full strike on perfect surfaces and frosty luster make an outstanding eye appeal.
Purchased from ebay 11 January 2011.
PCGS Census (pop): There are a mere 2 coins in MS66 with none finer.
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