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New Stock October 2024

We're delighted to unveil our latest stock for October, meticulously curated to bring fresh and invigorating options to your collection.

This month's highlights include, George III, Bank of England Issue, Eighteen Pence, Bank Token 1811, Uncirculated. During the Napoleonic Wars, the Bank of England ordered the production of silver tokens which were issued as legal tender. These One Shilling and Sixpence (Eighteen pence) silver tokens were struck in 1811, featuring the armoured bust of George III. Take this opportunity to own a historically important piece from the Napoleonic War era.

We also have the Victoria Sixpence 1887 Wreath Choice Uncirculated,the third different sixpence of 1887, issued to stop people gold plating the sixpence and passing them off as gold coins. The reverse shows a wreath with the value spelled out, to try and stop the practice.

Furthermore, we have the Charles III, £2 2024, The Lion & The Eagle One Ounce, following on from the recent collaboration between the Royal Mint and the US Mint combining Britannia and Liberty on a one ounce coin, this new 2024 release features The Lion and The Eagle, two national icons harmoniously brought together on a new UK coin. Struck in .999 fine silver and in Brilliant Uncirculated condition straight from the Royal Mint.

In addition to these exciting new coins, we also invite you to explore our wide range of collectables, including British, world, medieval, hammered, and ancient coins, books, medals, wedding covers, tokens and pocket watches.

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Czechoslovakia, 50 Koruna, 1949, Stalin 70th Birthday

In 1949 Czechoslovakia issued 2 silver commemoratives to mark the 70th birthday of Joseph Stalin and we are offering these coins almost 100 years since his rise to power in the Soviet Union. The obverse of the 50 koruna coins bear the dictator’s image facing left, while the reverse side has the Czech lion and the double cross shield of Slovakia. The coin comes in Uncirculated condition.

£14.95

Edward VIII Pair of French Wedding Covers

In 1937, Edward, The Duke of Windsor, formerly King Edward VIII, finally married Mrs. Wallace Simpson. They married in a chateau in France, we know because we bought the archives of that chateau. The only things made to commemorate that wedding some 87 years ago, were two photographic covers with French stamps. The British Royal Family shunned the wedding and no one was allowed to go. Many years ago, we bought a supply of these covers from a stamp dealer in New York City. Now, some 45 years later, we are about to run out of our supply of covers. We have seen they are priced much higher elsewhere, but we are still keeping our old price.

£49.50

Eukratides I Silver Obol Diademed Bust EF

Eukratides I ‘The Great’ was perhaps the most important Greco-Bactrian king in history. He reigned from 171–145 BC, conquering large parts of northern India and minting a vast and prestigious coinage, suggesting a rule of considerable importance and prosperity. We have just bought a small group of these delightful silver Obols from his reign, representing two different obverse types. The first type shows his diademed and draped bust on the obverse (Extremely Fine). The reverse shows the caps of the Dioskouri with palm fronds above and a monogram below with the legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ / EΥKΡATIΔOΥ vertically at the sides. Our records show that we have only ever handled four of these scarce coins!

£175.00

Eukratides I Silver Obol Helmeted Bust VF

Eukratides I ‘The Great’ was perhaps the most important Greco-Bactrian king in history. He reigned from 171–145 BC, conquering large parts of northern India and minting a vast and prestigious coinage, suggesting a rule of considerable importance and prosperity. We have just bought a small group of these delightful silver Obols from his reign, representing two different obverse types. This shows his helmeted bust (Very Fine). The reverse shows the caps of the Dioskouri with palm fronds above and a monogram below with the legend BAΣIΛEΩΣ / EΥKΡATIΔOΥ vertically at the sides. Our records show that we have only ever handled four of these scarce coins!

£115.00

First Responder Medallion

This medallion was issued to honour The First Responders, Doctors, Police and Fire Fighters. You have three representative figures highlighted in gold against a red, white and blue background on one side. The other side also highlighted in red, white and blue shows a symbol for each of the professions. Full crown-sized in a protective capsule. The lettering is gold against a black background. Makes an excellent gift for anyone you know who is a First Responder.

£6.95

Florin, 1937, Choice Uncirculated.

The coinage of King George VI was the last ones for everyday use to be struck in silver. They started in 1937 for his Coronation and ended just after World War Two in 1946. We offer the first and the last date of the most difficult denomination to get, the Florin, and we offer them in Choice Uncirculated condition. These are important British coins and the end of an era in numismatics.

£40.00

French Polynesia Uniface Euro Pattern Collection

In 2003, ICB (International Currency Bureau) struck a set of Pattern Euro coins for French Polynesia. The designs were not accepted, but they are very collectable. This is very important only 50 sets were ever made of each type! That means in the entire world only 50 lucky collectors can ever own one of these collections. You could be one of the lucky 50! Each Proof-like Uncirculated piece is struck uniface on an oversized planchet, that means for each coin you have two pieces, one obverse and one reverse. Each piece is marked ‘trial Prueba Muster Essai’ to show that it is a pattern. There are a total of 16 pieces in each collection but only 50 collections of each were ever made. The interest in numismatic patterns is strong all over the world, but only 50 collectors in the entire world can ever hope to own one and perhaps you can be one. Let me tell you when the European dealers heard we had this set, they all wanted one. But I turned them down, my collectors come first!

£59.50

Gallienus Gazelle

Gallienus ruled as sole emperor from A.D. 260-268 during one of the most difficult times in the history of the empire. Not only was the empire facing natural disasters and invasions on all sides but he had to face at least 8 rebellions from his own governors and generals! He issued a fantastic group of bronze Antoniniani coins to honour the Gods, asking for their protection against these troubles. Though made in Europe, these coins were used in Britain and are a large part of the Mildenhall Hoard in the British Museum. Depicted on these coins are a variety of animals, some real and some mythical, each linked to one of the Roman deities. We offer from this series the Gazelle, identified as different to the antelope by the numbers ‘XI’ or ‘XII’ underneath and the straight horns. These are designed to honour Diana, the sister of Apollo and the goddess of the hunt. This is likely to bring luck to hunting and like her brother, for plagues and disease. The coins are at least Very Fine but because of the chaos at the time remember they may be a little weakly struck. As always the first to order will get the best.

£24.50

George III, Bank of England Issue, Eighteen Pence, Bank Token 1811, Extremely Fine.

In 1811, George III became too unstable to rule, so he signed the Regency Bill which meant his son, George (later George IV) would act as Prince Regent. Silver was in relatively short supply for much of George III’s reign, together with the Royal Mint’s archaic equipment at the Tower, it was impossible to produce coinage at a profit. As a result, before the recoinage Act of 1816, only gold coinage was produced on a regular basis. During the Napoleonic Wars, the Bank of England ordered the production of silver tokens which were issued as legal tender. Two denominations were made – the 3 shillings and the 1 shilling and sixpence (or eighteen pence), they were dated 1811 to 1816. These tokens were minted to a slightly lower silver standard (89%) to allow a profit to be made. Production ended after the end of the Napoleonic War and victory in the Battle of Waterloo, followed by the introduction of the ‘new coinage’ of 1816. We’re pleased to offer you the One Shilling and Sixpence (Eighteen pence) silver token struck in 1811 featuring the armoured bust of George III, we offer them in Extremely Fine condition. We’ve been putting these aside for a few years and they always fly out, take this opportunity to own a historically important piece from the Napoleonic War era. Dates of our choice.

£195.00