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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1821 G.britain |
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NGC PF 64 |
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GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE IV, Laureate Head (Type I) GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1821
(S 3802).
The first half-sovereign for the reign of George IV was issued in 1821. It carried a magnificent laurate head bust of the King on the obverse, and its reverse featured an equally impressive design that displayed the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom beautifully garnished and surmounted by a crown.This is a splendid example of both engraving and design by Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Unrecorded.
RATING : R4.
1821 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 64
Beautiful bright proof, with rich orange-gold color, sharp strike, strong cameo appearence and mirrored fields.
NGC has certified a single coin at this level with none finer.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1826 G.britain |
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NGC PF 64 CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE IV, Bare head (Type III) GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1826 (S3804).
OBVERSE: Bare head of King facing left.
REVERSE: Garnished shield, surmounted by the royal crown, bearing the Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: Unrecorded.
RATING: R
1826 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 64 CAMEO
Beautiful bright cameo with excellent detailed strike and mirrored surfaces.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1831 G.britain |
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NGC PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, WILLIAM IV GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1831
(S-3830).
OBVERSE: Bare head of King facing right, engraved by William Wyon (1795-1851).
REVERSE: Beautifully garnished shield modelled and engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen (1769-1850).
DIAMETER: 17.9 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994g
FINENESS: 22 carat.
EDGE: Plain.
MINTAGE: 225
RATING: R3
KING WILLIAM IV, 1831 PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN
In 1831 only plain edge proofs were issued of both the sovereign and half sovereign. The half sovereign is considerably smaller than any other half sovereign previously struck during the modern era, and in fact measures 17.9 mm. It is though the same weight and fineness as previous issues (61.637 grains and 916.66 fineness).
KING WILLIAM IV
The Reign of King William IV (House of Hanover) 1830-1837.
Born: 21 August 1765.
Accession: 26 June 1830.
Married: Adelaide of Saxe-Coburg and Meiningen, 11 July 1818 after first meeting a week before.
A double wedding with his brother, Prince Edward the Duke of Kent.
Coronation: Thursday, 8 September 1831.
Children: two daughters who both died in childhood, ten illegitimate children previously.
Died: 20 June 1837, aged 71.
1831 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 62 ULTRA CAMEO
Beautiful and attractive proof with thickly frosted devices and mirrored fields.
ex Spink & Son Ltd.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1839 G.britain PLAIN EDGE |
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NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA Young (small) Head, Type A1 (without die number) GOLD PROOF 1/2 SOVEREIGN 1839 (S-3859).
OBVERSE: Young head bust of the Queen faving 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: Plain
MINTAGE: 1230.
RARIRY: R2
1839 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO
Beautiful bright proof, with rich orange-gold color, sharp strike, frosted devices and flashy mirrored fields.
NGC has certified three coins at this level with none finer.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1887 G.britain JUBILEE HEAD |
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NGC PF 63 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA, Jubilee head, GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1887 (S3869).
OBVERSE: The bust of the Queen facing left wearing a small crown, veiled and with ribbon.
REVERSE: The Ensigns Armorial of the United Kingdom 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: 797.
1887 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 63 ULTRA CAMEO
Beautiful choice proof with honey-gold color, sharp strike, thickly frosted devices and mirrored fields.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1816-1901 |
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1/2SOV 1893 G.britain |
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NGC PF 63 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, VICTORIA "Old Head" GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1893 (S3878).
OBVERSE: The bust of the Queen facing left, veiled and draped.
REVERSE: The design of St. George mounted with streamer flowing from helmet, slaying the Dragon with sword.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 773.
1893 GOLD HALF-SOVEREIGN PF 63 ULTRA CAMEO
Brilliant and attractive proof, with sharp strike, frosted devices and mirrored fields.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1902 G.britain |
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PCGS PF 63 MATTE |
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GT.BRITAIN, EDWARD VII GOLD PROOF MATTE HALF-SOVEREIGN 1902.
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: 15,123
RATING: C.
1902 1/2 SOVEREIGN PF 63 MATTE
A very strong example of this common proof. Unusual strike with undisturbed matte surfaces. ( Most of these matte proofs have been wiped at the Mint).
NGC report shows two PF63 with none higher.
PCGS report shows nine PF63 and two PF64 with none higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1911 G.britain |
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NGC PF 66 |
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Owner Comments
GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE V GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1911 (S4006).
OBVERSE: Bare head of King facing left.
REVERSE: St. George and the Dragon. Date in ex.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 3,764
RATING: S
1911 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN PF 66
Distruction free GEM with full solid strIke, perfect devices and mirrored fields, making for outstanding eye appeal. A glorious example of this proof coin.
NGC pop report shows only two PF66 with none graded higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1911 G.britain |
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NGC PF 67 CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, GEORGE V GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1911 (S4006).
OBVERSE: Bare head of King facing left.
REVERSE: St. George and the Dragon. Date in ex.
DIAMETER: 19.4 mm.
WEIGHT: 3.994 g.
FINENESS: 22 carat.
MILLESIMAL FINENESS: 916.66.
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 3,764
RATING: S
1911 GOLD 1/2 SOVEREIGN PF 67 CAMEO
Distruction free GEM with full solid strIke, perfect devices and mirrored fields, making for outstanding eye appeal. A glorious example of this proof coin.
NGC pop report shows only two PF 67 CAMEO with none graded higher.
ex Heritage Auction # 3022, lot 27139, 15 January 2013.
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GREAT BRITAIN 1902-70 |
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1/2SOV 1937 G.britain GEORGE VI |
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NGC PF 66 ULTRA CAMEO |
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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 6 graded PF66UC at NGC, with only two grading higher.
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL |
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1/2SOV 1980 G.britain |
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1980 (S4205).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 76.700.
RATING: C .
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GREAT BRITAIN - DECIMAL |
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1/2SOV 1980 G.britain |
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GT.BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1980 (S4205).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 76.700.
RATING: C .
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1/2SOV 1982 G.britain |
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NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO |
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GT.BRITAIN, ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1982 (S4205).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse : Arnold Machin. Reverse : Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 76.700.
RATING: C .
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1/2SOV 1983 G.britain |
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NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo |
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1983 (S4205).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNER: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 19.710.
RATING: C .
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1/2SOV 1984 G.britain |
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GT. BRITAIN, QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD PROOF HALF-SOVEREIGN 1984 (S4205).
OBVERSE: Bust of the Queen facing right and wearing a coronet.
REVERSE: St. George with streamer flowing from helmet, mounted and slaying Dragon with sword. Date below exergue line with small letters B.P. to right.
DESIGNERS: Obverse: Arnold Machin. Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci.
DIAMETER: 19.30mm
WEIGHT: 3.99g
ALLOY: 0.9167 Au
EDGE: Milled.
MINTAGE: 12.410.
RATING: C .
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