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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1907 G.britain EDWARD VII (M.Marsh 510) |
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Owner Comments
MY NGC AWARDS, 2011 - 2022
Best World (2011, 2012) , Best Presented (2015,2017,2022) , Best Classic (2021,2022).
GT. BRITAIN, KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1907
(Marsh 510; S 3974B).
OBVERSE: Bare head of king facing right. The small letters De S (for De Saules) below the trancation in relief.
REVERSE: St. George mounted with streamer flowing from helmet, slaying the dragon with sword. Date is shown below the exergue line.
ENGRAVERS and DESIGNERS: WHJ Blakemore, George William De Saules (1862-1903). Benedetto Pistruchi (1784-1855).
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 4.233.421.
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
1907 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 66
4883672-004
An excellent example of King Edward half-sovereigns and conditionally rare at the GEM grade level.
Incredibly fresh, showcasing crisp highpoint detail and lustrus surfaces throughout.
The whole of the surfaces exhibits a high degree of quality that positions this gem as the finest certified across both NGC and PCGS to date.
NGC : A conditional rarity, the sole finest example certified by full two grades higher than the runner-up examples.
Ex Heritage Auction # 231914, Lot 61270, 4 April 2019.
EVENTS IN HISTORY
www.onthisday.com/events/date/1907
January 15, 1907 : Gold dental inlays first described by William Taggart, who invented them.
February 22, 1907 : 1st cabs with taxi meters begin operating in London.
February 26: 1907 : Royal Oil & Shell merge to form British Petroleum (BP)
March 15, 1907 : Finland is 1st European country to give women the right to vote.
May 31, 1907 : Taxis 1st began running in NYC.
July 25, 1907 : Korea becomes a protectorate of Japan.
July 29, 1907 : Event of Interest; Sir Robert Baden-Powell forms Boy Scouts in England.
August 1, 1907 : Event of Interest; Bank of Italy (later Bank of America) opens 1st branch at 3433 Mission Street, San Francisco.
August 13, 1907 : 1st taxicabs operate in New York City, imported by Harry N. Allen.
September 5, 1907 : Meeting of Interest; King Edward VII of Great Britain meets Russia's Foreign Minister Alexander Izvolski in an attempt to strengthen Russia's relationship with Britain.
October 1, 1907 : Plaza Hotel (5th Av & 59th Str, NY) opens.
October 17, 1907 : Event of Interest; Guglielmo Marconi's company begins the first commercial transatlantic wireless service between Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada and Clifden, Ireland.
November 9, 1907 : Historic Discovery; The Cullinan Diamond, the largest ever discovered, is presented to King Edward VII on his birthday.
November 16, 1907 : Oklahoma becomes the United States 46th state.
December 16, 1907 : As a gesture of the US's new presence as a world power, President Theodore Roosevelt sends the 'Great White Fleet' on a round-the-world cruise, visiting ports internationally.
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CYPRUS |
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45P 1928 |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
2011 NGC AWARD : Best World Set
Competitive Set : CYPRUS, PIASTRE COINAGE 1879-1949, Complete Circulation Issues.
NGC Expert Comments:
Cyprus was one of the cradles of civilization. The owner of this set provides a good background history of both the island and its coinage as part of the British Empire. All issues of the piastre, including both its fractions and multiples, are included in this amazing collection. Each coin is illustrated, and a fact sheet is accompanied by the owner’s commentary on its rarity. Like all great NGC Registry Sets, this one serves as an encyclopedia of its subject.
CYPRUS, SILVER 45 PIASTRES 1928
Commemorative coin, issued by the Royal Mint, on the 50th anniversary of British rule in Cyprus.
OBVERSE: Crowned bust of King George V facing left. B.M.(Bertram Mackennal) in relief on the truncation.
REVERSE: Two lions passant guardant, adopted from the badge of the Governor. K.G.(Kruger Gray) in relief below.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Edgar Bertram Mackennal. Reverse: Kruger Gray.
DIAMETER: 38.7mm
EDGE: Grained.
WEIGHT: 28.27g
FINENESS: 0.925 (Sterling Standard).
MINTAGE: 80,000
1928 45 PIASTRES MS 65
Brilliant and attractive GEM.
Features a full strike, superb, mark free surfaces and full shimmering luster.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1817 G.britain Ex ERWIN WARTH COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 65 |
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Owner Comments
2012 NGC AWARD : Best World Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN TYPE SET 1817-2017, Circulation Issue
NGC Expert Comments:
The presentation of this handsome collection begins with a detailed history of both the monarchs depicted on the half sovereign and details of the coins themselves. This whets one’s appetite for the listing of coins to follow, and these pieces do not disappoint. All fourteen types coined from 1817 to the present are included, each one a lovely Mint State specimen. Important pieces include 1821 grading NGC MS 64, 1835 (MS 62), 1852 (MS 65) and 2001 (MS 69).
GT. BRITAIN, GEORGE III GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817
(Marsh 400; 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: 2.080.197.
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
1817 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 65
An excellent example of the very first date of the New Coinage half-sovereign.
Brightly shimmering luster brings a full force of life to the surfaces of this impressive gem, with a clear expression of detail throughout the design indicating a bold, precision strike.
NGC: Pop 4 with one grading higher.
Ex Sonntag Auction # 37, Lot 192, Stuttgart 28 November 2022.
Provenance :
Sothby and Co. London.
Erwin Warth Collection, January 1971.
Erwin Warth (1912-1996) was a German collector, founder of the Erwin Warth Organization of "Flora and Fauna" in Stuttgart Germany. In 1995, Erwin received the EURONATUR award "Partner of the European Natural Heritage" for safeguarding large landscapes for people and nature.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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QUEEN VICTORIA, YOUNG HEAD (Small) Ex D. MOORE COLLECTION |
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1/2SOV 1844 G.britain VICTORIA YOUNG HEAD (Small), Ex D.MOORE COLLECTION (M.Marsh 418) |
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NGC MS 66 |
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Owner Comments
2015 NGC AWARD : Best Presented Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1838-1901, Circulation Issue, (VICTORIA)
NGC Expert Comments:
This collection features the gold half sovereign (ten shillings) series of Queen Victoria, who still holds the record as longest-reigning British monarch. The owner presents a history of the sovereign and its half unit as coins of the realm, as well as a biography of Victoria herself. Each coin is illustrated and described fully, including it aesthetic qualities and provenance, when known. While the collection is still a work in progress, some of its current highlights include 1847 (NGC MS 64), 1852 (NGC MS 65), 1863 without die number (NGC MS 64) and 1883 (NGC MS 64).
GT. BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1844
(Marsh 418; 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.
MINT: Royal Mint
MINTAGE: 1,127,007
RATING: R (M.Marsh).
1844 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN MS 66
NGC 2062769-007
A tremendously alluring example of this Victoria's Type A1 half-sovereign. This superb GEM reveals impeccable detail up to the highest point, with the whole of the surfaces sheathed in silk and a layer of anticked patination that delicately covers both sides. The portrait of Victoria is outstanding, with each wave of her hair fully rendered and crisp, and a quick rotation reveals ample reflectivity that shimmers throughout the fields. The reverse design is truly enviable in its boldness and intense luster, retaining an as-struck appearance. Choice so fine, and in a certified realm of its own making.
Definitely this coin is the crown jewel of this collection, for its pedigree, its quality and condition rarity.
Pedigree : D. Moore Collection. Assembled over four decades, the collector relied on atypical but precise criteria. To be considered for the collection, each coin needed to be the very best quality available for the issue and possess exceptional eye appeal. The results of his connoisseurship are remarkable in that each coin in the collection can be appreciated individually for its beauty and rarity.
Pedigreed to this world class collection adds to allure of this high grade piece.
NGC: One of the most significant condition rarity half-sovereigns; the sole finest example certified by full two grades higher than the runner-up examples.
NGC : Price Guide Plate Coin.
Ex. Heritage Auction # 3051, New York, 9 January 2017, lot 32195.
EVENTS IN HISTORY
www.onthisday.com/events/date/1844
February 27, 1844: Dominican Republic gains independence from Haiti (National Day).
June 6, 1844 : Event of Interest; Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) formed by George Williams in London.
June 15, 1844 : Historic Invention; Charles Goodyear patents the vulcanization of rubber.
September 28, 1844 : Oscar I of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Sweden.
November 6, 1844 : Spain grants Dominican Republic independence.
December 4, 1844 : Election of Interest; James Knox Polk elected 11th US President.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1914 G.britain GEORGE V Ex HADES COLLECTION |
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NGC MS 67 |
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Owner Comments
2017 NGC AWARD : Best Presented Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1817-DATE, COMPLETE CIRCULATION ISSUES.
NGC Expert Comments:
This impressive collection holds first place in its category and features two centuries of Britain's gold half sovereign coins. Lacking just a few pieces for completion, this is a splendid array of dates, all of them NGC certified. An extremely informative introduction lays out the series in detail, and each entry is presented with photos and commentary. Standout coins include 1821 (MS64*) and 1834 (MS65+),1844 (MS 66) and 1893 Veiled Head (MS 66). Among the modern issues is a significant grade rarity, 2012 (MS 69 DPL).
GREAT BRITAIN, GEORGE V, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN 1914
OBVERSE: The bare head of the King facing left. The small letters B.M. for Bertram Mackennal are shown in relief on the lower truncation towards the rear.
REVERSE: St. George mounted with streamer flowing from helmet, slaying the dragon with a sword. Date is shown below the exergue line with the small letters B.P. for Benedetto Pistrucci.
ENGRAVERS: Bertram Mackennal and Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.4mm.
WEIGHT: 3.9940g
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 7,251,124
RATING: C (M.Marsh).
George V’s reign witnessed the end of the sovereign’s life as a circulating coin. Gold in daily use had always been an expensive luxury but the demands of wartime finance during the First World War made a circulating gold coinage completely unfeasible. Within hours of the declaration of war in August 1914, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, David Lloyd George, made it clear that anyone who was hoarding gold was helping the enemy more effectively than if they were taking up arms to fight against Britain. Instead of sovereigns and half-sovereigns, banknotes with a value of £1 and 10 shillings were issued for use and the public were encouraged to hand over their gold to aid the war effort.
1914 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN MS 67
NGC 6321758-001
A superb and flashy example of this common coin.
The fields are pristine with strong and unimpaired luster.
The exceptional strike is complete and full and the eye appeal is elegant.
Represents a unique conditional rarity of this date, as being the single and highest example graded by NGC and PCGS.
It is also the highest graded of all the certified examples of King George V London half-sovereigns.
Total mintage of all London minted King George V half-sovereigns 1911-1915 : 27,716,583.
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.
Purchased July 2022.
Managed to upgrade my first 1914 half-sovereign MS66 after twelve years. ( bought in August 2010 ).
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United States |
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SILVER DOLLARS - MORGAN LIBERTY HEAD |
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$1 1881 S Award Winner |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
2020 NGC AWARD : Best Classic Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGNS 1821-1828, Circulation Issue, (GEORGE IV).
NGC Expert Comments:
Ranked Number One in its category by a hefty margin and absolutely complete, this set is notable for both the amount of information furnished by the owner and the outstanding condition of the coins, all of them NGC-certified. There are seven coins in all, no half sovereigns having been dated 1822. Far and away the most notable entry is the 1821 graded MS 64«, which combines rarity with near gem condition. The highest graded coin is the 1823 (MS 65), but the 1825 (MS 64+) comes in a close second. All are nicely illustrated and quite beautiful.
GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGNS 1821-1828, Circulation Issue, (GEORGE IV).
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1821 NGC MS 64* Ex Heyleigh Collection
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1823 NGC MS 65
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1824 NGC MS 64
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1825 NGC MS 64+
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1826 NGC MS 63 Ex Terner Collection
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1827 NGC MS 62
GREAT BRITAIN, 1/2 SOV 1828 NGC MS 64 Ex Thos.H.Law Collection
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United States |
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BULLION - SILVER AMERICAN EAGLES |
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S$1 2021 Eagle Eagle Landing T-2 Award Winner |
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NGC MS 70 |
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Owner Comments
2021 NGC AWARD : Best Classic Set
Competitive Set : GREAT BRITAIN, GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGNS, CIRCULATION ISSUES, 1817-1915
NGC Expert Comments:
Britain’s reform coinage that commenced in 1816 included gold sovereigns and half sovereigns the following year. Coinage of the latter denomination ended in Britain during 1915, due to wartime economic conditions. The fascinating history of both these “modern” coins and their pre-1817 ancestors is told in an excellent introductory essay. This amazing set is nearly complete for the 90 slots encompassed. Each is nicely illustrated and comes with very informative text about that date and the particular specimen displayed. There are far too many highlights to list here, but this is a set that’s worth studying in some detail.
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SILVER DOLLARS - PEACE LIBERTY HEAD |
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$1 1923 Award Winner |
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NGC MS 64 |
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Owner Comments
2022 NGC AWARD : Best Presented Set
Competitive Set : CYPRUS, MIL COINAGE,1963-1982, Complete Circulation Issue.
NGC Expert Comments:
We sometimes wonder about the day jobs of Registry participants. In the case of TMS coins, we would bet its director of tourism for the island of Cyprus. TMS, who hails from Cyprus, describes the history and beauty of the island, writing “Should there be any wonder why Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, made her home in this island?” The designs of the coins, issued by a new Republic after British rule, highlight the nation’s specialties. The 50 mils, with its bunch of plump grapes, has us wanting to travel to Cyprus for a glass of wine with Dionysus. TMS Coins’ fondness for these coins is readily apparent, having had them graded himself and writing the coins remind him of memories from high school, university, and life.
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