Auction Catalogue

8 & 9 December 2014

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Medallions and Books

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 2708

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8 December 2014

Hammer Price:
£240

Engraved coins: George III, Twopence, 1797, stamped (Joe Smith Born May 1866, Robt. Rusl. Smith Born March 28 1868), Pennies (2), both 1797, engraved (J.G., Dec. 29 1797, Dec. 29 1803; Charles Holmes Died Augt. 28 ‘99); Halfpence-sized flans (4), variously engraved (J.M., Sacred to Friendship, 1787; Peter Cheetham; G.A.K., Elizth. Keagle 1783; Wm. Norton At 21, 1791); Victoria, Penny, 1875, obv. engraved with a shield, Halfpenny, 1861, engraved with an elephant and a crest, Pennies (2), one 1898, engraved (Fred; February 23rd 1898), Halfpenny [1895-1901] engraved MW below floral pattern; Edward VII, Pennies (2), both 1902, one low horizon, engraved with hats, pipes and cravats, an imitation Penny, 1902, the obverse extensively reworked, Halfpence (3), one 1907, engraved with hat, others with revs. planed flat and finely engraved with the head of a dog, ‘Medley 1820’, the other with FW in centre of floral pattern; George V, Halfpenny [1911-25], rev. planed flat and engraved (Ich Dien, Rex) [19]. Varied state, an interesting group £100-200