We are very proud to include an outstanding collection of rare historic English gold and silver coins in their Two Day Specialist Auction Sale on 20th & 21st August.
One of the star lots is an Oliver Cromwell gold Broad of twenty shillings, dated 1656, lot 328. This was the first gold coin produced by the new machine made process with a milled edge. Previously coins were often reduced in size and value by clipping the edges for the precious metal. Only a very small number of the Cromwell gold coins were produced. A F Brock expect this coin to achieve between £6,000 and £10,000. Click HERE to read our full post about this.
The August sale also features medieval gold coins, including an Edward III half noble , Henry VIII Crown of the Double Rose and a half Sovereign, James I Laurel and Unite. The collection also comprises a superb example of a Charles I Unite. There is a silver Testoon produced towards the end of Henry VIII’s reign in very debased silver, this earned Henry VIII the nickname of “Old Coppernose”.
Edward III Half Noble, c.1360
The sale also features gold Guineas from Charles II to George III and most dates of gold Sovereigns issued after the great re-coinage of 1816 to the present day.
Earlier silver Crowns in the sale include Elizabeth I and three examples of the ornate Gothic portrait Proof Crowns of Queen Victoria, including one struck in pure silver of which only a few are known to exist. Other star items include proof £5 and £2 gold coins of 1826 and an immaculate proof gold £5 of 1887.
Charles II gold guinea,1679
Charles II gold guinea,1679
This is a unique opportunity for collectors of historic English gold and silver coins to purchase quality items.
This two day specialist sale has a range of other interesting items within their jewellery, silverware, ceramics, toys, coins, medals, banknotes, stamps, cigarette cards, postcards and collectables sections.
Highlights include a stunning pear shaped diamond ladies ring (post HERE), a rare medieval stirrup ring, a Naval GSM Medal of 1848, First Edition Beatles Albums, early Manchester United Football Programmes as well as coins from Celtic times to modern day some of which have already been mentioned.
Medieval stirrup ring, c. 14th Century
First edition Beatles Albums
Early Manchester United programmes,1957-58 season
Viewing days are open to the general public on 16, 17 and 19 August from 10.30am to 3.30pm. The auction on 20th August starts at 12.30pm and the sale on 21st August starts at 12pm.
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