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BACK TO HAMMERED FOR SALE
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. WILLIAM I (The Lion)
[1165-1214].
Silver Cut-Halfpenny. S5029 |
SHORT CROSS, PHASE B, c.1205(?)-c.1230
A sound example.
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Size approx. 9.5x19 mm
Weight 11.9gn (.77g)
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HC2208-2203
SOLD MAY 2011
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£ 60 |
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ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH
[1649-1660].
Silver Sixpence. S3219 |
mm.sun, 1649.
A few surface marks and a little crimped, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 26.25-27 mm
Weight 44.4gn (2.88g)
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| Ref:
HC2168-2155
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 360 |
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ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH
[1649-1660].
Silver Halfcrown. S3215 |
mm.sun. 1653.
A little off round but all on and with an attractive tone - therefore
VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 34-35 mm
Weight gn (g)
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| Ref:
HC2111-2056
SOLD APRIL 2009
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£ 680 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Ten Shillings. S5493 |
SEVENTH COINAGE, 1593.
Well centred on a generous flan.
A REALLY GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 30-31.5 mm
Weight 92.1gn (5.97g)
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HC2090-2032
SOLD JULY 2009
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£ 225 |
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ENGLISH - HAMMERED. THE COMMONWEALTH
[1649-1660].
Silver Shilling. S3217 |
1651, mm.sun.
A little irregular with a few surface marks but an appealing, old tone.
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Size approx. 30.5-33.5 mm
Weight 92gn (5.96g)
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HC2064-2001
SOLD MARCH 2009
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£ 300 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Gold Halfcrown. S5469 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE. English arms in first and fourth quarters. mm.thistle.
Light crease but an attractive, full example all the same.
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Size approx. 18 mm
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HC1969-1863
SOLD JANUARY 2009
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£ 1200 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES V
[1513-1542].
Silver Groat. S5378 |
SECOND COINAGE (1526-39), type III......
Some softness in the legends but the portrait and shield are
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm
Weight gn (g)
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HC1928-1806
SOLD OCTOBER 2008
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£ 700 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES II
[1660-1685].
Silver Shilling. S3308 |
FIRST ISSUE, without inner circles or mark of value. mm.crown.
Neat and round and attractively toned.
A REALLY GOOD FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. mm
Weight gn (g)
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| Ref:
HC1926-1804
SOLD OCTOBER 2008
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£ 800 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Five Shillings. S5494 |
SEVENTH COINAGE - 1594.
Soft in part but with some strong details and a good head.
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm
Weight 46.4gn (2.98g)
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| Ref:
HC1904-1768
SOLD JANUARY 2009
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£ 275 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Groat. S5288 |
VI ISSUE (1484-1488). EDINBURGH. Annulet before bust.
A touch double struck with some flatness in the legend and chipped to the edge between 7 and 8 o'clock, otherwise an excellent example with a bold portrait.
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Size approx. 23-25 mm
Weight 43.8gn (2.84g)
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| Ref:
HC1855-1703
SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008
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£ 700 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. HENRY II
[1154-1189].
Silver Penny. |
SHORT CROSS COINAGE (1180-89). RHUDDLAN.
+hALLI.ON.RVLA Retrograde (mirror image)
Class iia, Brand 2110. RARE.
Light scratch to left of bust and a little frosty, otherwise
VERY FINE
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Weight 19.2gn (1.24g)
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| Ref:
HC1841-1684
SOLD AUG 2008
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£ 250 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. EDWARD I -
[1272-1307].
Silver Penny. S6247 |
EDWARD WAS LORD OF IRELAND FROM 1254- UNTIL HE BECAME KING IN 1272. SECOND ('EDW') COINAGE, (1279-1302). DUBLIN, Class 1b.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Seaby 1958).
Well centred on a generous flan.
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Size approx. 19-20 mm
Weight 21.4gn (1.39g)
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| Ref:
HC1787-1596
SOLD JULY 2008
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£ 65 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. EDWARD I
[1272-1307].
Silver Penny. S6254 |
EDWARD WAS LORD OF IRELAND FROM 1254 - UNTIL HE BECAME KING IN 1272. SECOND ('EDW') COINAGE, (1279-1302). WATERFORD, type 1b, trefoil of pellets on breast.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Seaby 1963).
Tiny edge split at 7 o'clock and flatness in the legend, otherwise a neat little coin.
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Size approx. 18.5-19.5 mm
Weight 20.8gn (1.35g)
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| Ref:
HC1786-1595
SOLD JULY 2008
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£ 90 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT II
[1371-1390].
Silver Groat. S5131 |
EDINBURGH. Star at base of sceptre, trefoils within treasure.
A few light scratches on the obverse but a broad flan with full legends and portrait.
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Size approx. 27.5-28.5 mm
Weight 60.5gn (3.92g)
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| Ref:
HC1546-1316
SOLD JULY 2008
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£ 225 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5557 |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-1642). Type V - FALCONER'S ANONYMOUS ISSUE, mm.thistle, no.F.
A few light surface marks and edge split at 5 o'clock, otherwise a well centred example and
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 34.5-36.5 mm
Weight 218gn (14.12g)
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| Ref:
HC1796-1611
SOLD JUNE 2010
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£ 500 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Groat. (1s-2d). S5288 |
VI ISSUE (1484-1488). EDINBURGH. Annulet before bust.
Ex:- AHB 25/26 May '01, lot 1948 and the plate coin in the Standard Catalogue.
An excellent example with a full face, hair and eyes
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Size approx. 24-25 mm
Weight 46.8gn (3.02g)
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| Ref:
HC1794-1607
SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008
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£ 1850 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S6544 |
THE GREAT REBELLION - ISSUE of 1643-44, known as 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
Attractive, well struck example.
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 442.6gn (28.68g)
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| Ref:
HC1790-1600
SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008
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£ 1350 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. JOHN
[1199-1216].
Silver Penny. S6228 |
JOHN WAS LORD OF IRELAND FROM 1172 - AND COUNT OF MORTAIN FROM 1189 - UNTIL HE BECAME KING IN 1199. THIRD ('REX') COINAGE, (c.1207-1211). DUBLIN. ROBERD.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Seaby 1963).
Well centred and attractively toned.
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Size approx. 18.5 mm
Weight 20.8gn (1.35g)
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| Ref:
HC1785-1594
SOLD JUNE 2008
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£ 100 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S6557 |
CONFEDERATE CATHOLICS ISSUE, 'BLACKSMITH'S' MONEY. Cross on housings, mm.cross / harp.
Ex:- Panter(Sotheby, July 1929); Lingford; Alan Morris (bgt.Baldwins 5/95).
Reverse a touch off centre, otherwise an exceptional piece, being fully struck and attractively toned.
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Size approx. 34-35.5 mm
Weight 231.4gn (15g)
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| Ref:
HC1784-1593
SOLD JUNE 2008
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£ 3000 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. HENRY II
[1180-1189].
Silver Cut Halfpenny. |
Class i (c.1180-1190).
+ [hALLI] ON . RVLA (RHVDDLAN)
A super example of a cut halfpenny from the scarce and popular mint.
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Size approx. 10.25-21.25 mm
Weight 11.4gn (.74g)
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| Ref:
HC1781-1589
SOLD JUNE 2008
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£ 90 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Groat. |
THE GREAT REBELLION, 'ORMONDE MONEY' (1643-44).
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Seaby, 1962, £-14s-6d).
Worn but no problems.
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Size approx. 17.5-18.5 mm
Weight 30.2gn (1.96g)
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| Ref:
HC1738-1547
SOLD MAY 2008
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£ 110 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S6557a |
'BLACKSMITH,S'money, mm.harp. Ex:-snc Dec.1993; Spink auc.117 Nov.1996 iot 420; Alan Morris(bgt.Dawson 9/98).
The reverse very badly double struck but with a full equestrian portrait.
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Size approx. 35 - 37 mm
Weight 214.2gn.(13.88g.).
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| Ref:
HC1756-1565
SOLD MAY 2008
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£ 1600 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S6547 |
'ORMONDE MONEY' (1643-44).
A few surface marks with a dark uneven tone - but well centred and clear.
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Size approx. 20-21 mm
Weight 38.9gn (2.52g)
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| Ref:
HC1698-1493
SOLD APRIL 2008
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£ 225 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY (QUEEN OF SCOTS)
[1542 - 1567].
Billon Plack (4d). S5437 |
FIRST PERIOD (1542-58), before marriage. 1557.
Ex:- La Riviere (135).
An excellent example of this usually poor issue.
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. mm
Weight 1.45g
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| Ref:
HC1532-1295
SOLD MARCH 2008
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£ 180 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5557 var. |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42), type V, rough ground below horse, crowned thistle at beginning of obverse legend and two small crowns above crown on the reverse, no mint mark at the beginning of the reverse legend.
Ex:- SNC Oct. 1992 (6062). Davisson auc. June 1999 (416). Not in Burns.
Horse and King a little flat but a pleasant example of this rare variety all the same.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 35-37 mm
Weight 225.3gn (14.60g)
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| Ref:
HC1363-1089
SOLD FEB. 2008
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£ 250 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Groat. S5276 |
THIRD COINAGE, LIGHT ISSUE of 1475. BERWICK.
+VIL/LA:B/ERW/ICIh
Some flat spots but attractive and basically
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 24-24.5 mm
Weight 38.3gn (2.48g)
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| Ref:
HC1092-763
SOLD FEB. 2008
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£ 1250 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5504 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE, type II, Scottish arms in 1st and 4th quarters.
A little soapy but attractively toned and fully struck.
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Size approx. 35-37 mm
Weight 229.2gn (14.85g)
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| Ref:
HC1521-1283
SOLD FEB. 2008
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£ 325 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT II
[1371-1390].
Silver Groat. S5131 |
EDINBURGH. Star at base of sceptre, trefoils within tressure.
Weak in part but basically
FINE
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Size approx. 26-27 mm
Weight 56.8gn (3.7g)
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| Ref:
HC842-545
SOLD FEB. 2008
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£ 80 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I
[1406-1437].
Silver Groat. |
STIRLING. VILLA/AST~/REV/EVLI.
Ex:- Murray.
Very rare and
GOOD FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 24-24.5 mm
Weight 31.5gn (2.04g)
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| Ref:
HC1093-764
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 825 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. JOHN
[1199-1216].
Silver Penny. |
RHUDDLAN, Class IIIc (c.1205-10).
+SIMON.ON.RVLA
A little bit wooly but a superb example and about as struck with a touch of lustre.
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Size approx. 19 mm
Weight 1.4g
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| Ref:
HC1187-866
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 500 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II
[1329-1371].
Silver Groat. S5097 |
SECOND COINAGE (1357-67). CLASS B.
LARGE YOUNG BUST. EDINBURGH. D added in one quarter.
A little short of flan and flat on the nose - some double striking on the reverse, otherwise
GOOD FINE +
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Size approx. 25.5-27.5 mm
Weight 63gn (4.08g)
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| Ref:
HC734-429
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 200 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Halfgroat. S5278 |
III. LIGHT ISSUE OF 1475. BERWICK.
Ex:- Lucien Lariviere.
A little ragged at 3 o'clock otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 18 mm
Weight 16.50gn (1.07g)
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| Ref:
HC725-413
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 1000 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Twelve Shillings. S5562 |
THIRD COINAGE (1625-1642), FALCONER'S SECOND ISSUE, Type IV, thistle before legend and F and * over crown.
A few adjustment marks and a little irregular, otherwise
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 31-33 mm
Weight 91.7gn (5.94g)
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| Ref:
HC1522-1284
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 200 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S6544 |
THE GREAT REBELLION. 'Ormonde money'
A few surface marks and a little porosity but still a very presentable example.
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Size approx. 40 - 41 mm
Weight 454.16gn.(29.43g.).
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| Ref:
HC1590-1368
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 725 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I
[1406-1437].
Gold Demy (9s). S5190 |
Lion Rampant on lozenge, mm.crown / saltire cross flanked by two lis in fleured treasure of six arcs, large quatrefoils within each, I in the centre. CLASS II.
A tad off centre, otherwise a pleasant
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 21.5 mm
Weight 51gn (3.31g)
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| Ref:
HC1607-1386
SOLD JAN. 2008
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£ 1400 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Groat. S5287 |
VI MAIN ISSUE (1484-88). EDINBURGH. Annulet on inner circle before face.
Minor double striking in the obverse legend, otherwise
GOOD FINE/ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm
Weight 42.1gn (2.73g)
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| Ref:
HC1385-1120
SOLD JAN. 2008
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Enquire |
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£ 450 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY (QUEEN OF SCOTS)
[1542-1567].
Gold Twenty-two Shillings. S5396 |
FIRST PERIOD (1542-58) - CROWNED SHIELD DIVIDING IG(Iacobus Gubernator = James earl of Arran, regent and governor of Scotland) / MR monogram , cinquefoil each side. 1553.
Ex:- Lockett (308); Cochran-Patrick (62); Beresford-Jones (Spink auc.108 March 1995, lot 492).
A full coin with a touch of colour.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 21 mm
Weight 38.4gn (2.49g)
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| Ref:
HC1606-1385
SOLD JAN. 2008
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Enquire |
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£ 3000 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ALEXANDER III
[1249 - 1286].
Silver Penny. S5059 |
SECOND COINAGE (c.1280-), Type J as John Baliol's first issue.
Ex:- Cochrane Patrick; Lord Grantly; DNW 8/11/02.
A little irregular but very rare.
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Size approx. 17.5-19.5 mm
Weight 20.1gn (1.3g)
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| Ref:
HC1531-1294
SOLD DEC 2007
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Enquire |
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£ 150 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty shillings (2s 6d Eng) S5541 |
FIRST COINAGE (1625-1634). EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT OF JAMES I. mm.thistle.
A few light surface marks and soft in the centre of the obverse - not toned
FINE GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 35 mm
Weight 229.6gn (14.88g)
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| Ref:
HC708-32
SOLD DEC 2007
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Enquire |
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£ 150 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S6545 |
COINAGE OF THE GREAT REBELLION, issue of 1643-4, 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
S above IIVI flat and correspondingly the right of the crown, otherwise dark toned, well centred and quite sharp in most parts.
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Size approx. 33.5-35 mm
Weight 226.7gn (14.69g)
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| Ref:
HC1534-1297
SOLD NOV 2007
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Enquire |
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£ 550 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Shilling. S6546 |
COINAGE OF THE GREAT REBELLION, issue of 1643-4, 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
C of C R flat, otherwise well centred.
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Size approx. 28.5-30 mm
Weight 86.9gn (5.63g)
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| Ref:
HC1535-1298
SOLD NOV 2007
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Enquire |
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£ 180 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixpence. S6547 |
COINAGE OF THE GREAT REBELLION, issue of 1643-4, 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
Not sharp but all there.
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Size approx. 21-22 mm
Weight 40.6gn (2.63g)
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HC1536-1299
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 160 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I
[1406-1437].
Gold Demy (9s) S5192 |
TYPE 3.
A decent example.
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Size approx. 21.5-22.5 mm
Weight 50.6gn (3.28g)
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| Ref:
HC1486-1243
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 1400 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JOHN BALIOL
[1292 - 1296].
Silver Halfpenny. S5070 |
FIRST COINAGE, CIVITAS SANDRE, St. Andrews.
Extremely rare - only one other known - see DNW auc.59, lot 982 (£975) and the same coin again DNW auc.69, lot 1677 (£1035).
This is actually clearer than the DNW piece and not split.
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Size approx. 14.5-16 mm
Weight 9.9gn (.64g)
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HC1530-1293
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 1000 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S6544 |
COINAGE OF THE GREAT REBELLION, issues of 1643-4; 'ORMONDE MONEY'.
Uneven tone but well centred and 85% fully struck.
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Size approx. 39.5-40 mm
Weight 449.7gn (29.14g)
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HC1533-1296
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 550 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT III
[1390-1406].
Silver Groat. S5164A |
HEAVY COINAGE (1390-c.1403). EDINBURGH.
First issue, fleur de lis in legend.
Some weak areas but a presentable example and overall
GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 26 mm
Weight 42.4gn (2.74g)
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HC1259-953
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 125 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY (QUEEN OF SCOTS)
[1542 - 1567].
Silver Half Testoon. S5421 |
SECOND PERIOD (1558-1560), FRANCIS AND MARY, type II, 1560, crown of five lis.
Tiny striking split at 8 o'clock (obv.), otherwise with a very attractive rich tone and
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm
Weight 46.5gn (3.01g)
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| Ref:
HC1529-1292
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 850 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II
[1329-1371].
Silver Farthing. |
FIRST COINAGE (? early 1330s)
+MONETA REGIS D. / +REX SCOTORUM
Ex:- La Riviere (bgt.Cordry/Format/L.B.), [apparently found in the Forest of Dean].
An exceptional little coin and this obverse/reverse legend combination not mentioned in Burns or Spink - as far as I am aware, this is the only recorded example.
GOOD VERY FINE/PORTRAIT BETTER
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Size approx. 10.5-11.5 mm
Weight .3g
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| Ref:
HC1176-856
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 2250 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5553 |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42), type 1, Briot's issue, flower and B on the obverse, B and thistle on the reverse. (London obverse die).
Slightly irregular at 5 o'clock and a couple of light surface marks but a good example of this scarcer type.
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Size approx. 35-36.5 mm
Weight 229gn (14.84g)
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| Ref:
HC1359-1085
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 450 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Silver Groat. S5289 |
VI. MAIN ISSUE (1484-1488) EDINBURGH. BUST HALF LEFT. Annulet on inner behind head. Ex:- P.Finn (list 18.2000[356]£1250); Alan Morris (bgt. Baldwins auc..10/04[457]).
One of the earliest Renaissance portraits - a bit light but better than usual with good eye and mouth details and a scarcer variety,
VERY FINE - PORTRAIT BETTER
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Size approx. 24-25 mm
Weight 40.6gn (2.63g)
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| Ref:
HC720-408
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 1000 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Twelve Shillings. |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42), type IV, Falconer's second issue, thistle before legend and F over crown.
Full with a rich, dark tone,
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm
Weight 91.7gn (5.94g)
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| Ref:
HC1362-1088
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 300 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Ryal or 'Sword dollar' (30s). S5472 |
FIRST COINAGE, Before Accesssion to English Throne. 1570. Countermarked with crowned thistle for revaluation of 1578 (36s-9d).
Edge hammered to make round and pin holes either side for use in a swivel mount.
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Size approx. 41 mm
Weight 28.56g
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| Ref:
HC1544-1314
SOLD NOV 2007
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£ 250 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Halfcrown. S6557 |
'Blacksmith's' Halfcrown. Crude copy of a London issue, cross on housing, mm.cross / [harp].
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Much flatness as usual but sharp in parts.
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Size approx. 32.5-35 mm
Weight 226.5gn (14.68g)
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| Ref:
HC1503-1263
SOLD - OCT. 07
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£ 900 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Twelve Shillings. S5562 var. |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42), FALCONER'S SECOND ISSUE, Type IV. Legend reads MAG BRIT instead of BRITAIN and on the reverse SEPARE(T) T ommited. VERY RARE.
Creased, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm
Weight 88.3gn (5.72g)
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| Ref:
HC1523-1285
SOLD - OCT. 07
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£ 150 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Crown. S6544 |
THE GREAT REBELLION, 'ORMONDE MONEY' (1643-4), Crowned C R / Vs. Coincraft plate coin.
Ex:- Glens.auc.9/82 lot 338; L.B.5/86; and L.B. again 10/88; Alan Morris.
A few light scratches and s of Vs flat, otherwise well centred and a pleasing tone.
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Size approx. 40-41 mm
Weight 452.3gn (29.31g)
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HC1500-1260
SOLD - OCT. 07
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£ 1000 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VIII
[1509-1547].
Silver Groat. S6472 |
HARP COINAGE, FIRST ISSUE (1534-40) mm.crown. h A (Henry and Anne Boleyn, 1534-5).
Weak in the crown, otherwise well centred and clear
A REALLY GOOD FINE +
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Size approx. 24 mm
Weight 41gn (2.66g)
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| Ref:
HC1290-987
SOLD - SEPT. 07
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£ 100 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VIII
[1509-1547].
Silver Sixpenny Groat. S6482 |
HARP COINAGE, FOURTH ISSUE (1544), mm.lis, h R (Henricus Rex).
Edge a touch ragged in part, otherwise
BETTER THAN GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 24.5-26 mm
Weight 35.3gn (2.29g)
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| Ref:
HC1286-982
SOLD - SEPT. 07
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£ 100 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Sixty Shillings (5s). S5501 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE (1603-25). Shield with arms of England in 1st and 4th quarters. QVAE DEVS etc.
Attractively toned
VERY FINE
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Weight 463.3gn (30.02g)
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| Ref:
HC1343-1066
SOLD SEPT. 2007
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£ 1000 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY
[1542 - 1567].
Silver Testoon. S5416 |
SECOND PERIOD(1558-60), FRANCIS AND MARY, Crowned arms of Francis(as Dauphin) and Mary over cross potent. / Large FM monogram crowned, Lorraine cross each side,1559. Ex:- Robert Wilson.
Small dig in the monogram otherwise an attractive and richly toned example and better than
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 30 mm
Weight 92.1gn.(5,97g.).
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| Ref:
HC1454-1206
SOLD SEPT. 2007
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£ 850 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY
[1542 - 1567].
Silver Two-Thirds Ryal S5426 |
FOURTH PERIOD(1565-67), with HENRY DARNLEY, 1565, crowned shield etc. / crowned palm tree, tortoise climbing trunk, scroll - DAT GLORIA VIRES. Ex:- Robert Wilson(bgt.P. Finn,1999,list 15,no.389).
Once cleaned? but now attractively toned and with some very good details.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 38 - 39.5 mm
Weight 314.8gn.(20.4g.).
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| Ref:
HC1455-1207
SOLD SEPT. 2007
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£ 850 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Ryal or 'Sword dollar'. S5472 |
FIRST COINAGE, 1570, countermarked for revaluation in 1578 (36s 9d).
Slight double striking, otherwise
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 43-44 mm
Weight 467.7gn (30.31g)
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| Ref:
HC1467-1221
SOLD - SEPT. 07
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£ 650 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. MARY (QUEEN OF SCOTS)
[1542 - 1567].
Silver Ryal (= 30s). S5425 |
FOURTH PERIOD (1565-67), MARY and HENRY DARNLEY, crowned shield etc. / tortoise climbing a palm tree, DAT GLORIA VIRES on a scroll.1566. Countermarked for the revaluation of 1578 (36s-9d).
A nice example and
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 41.5-42.5 mm
Weight 467.1gn (30.27g)
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HC1468-1222
SOLD - SEPT. 2007
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£ 700 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV
[1488-1513].
Gold Unicorn. S5315 |
Type 1, mm.lis.
Attractive example with a light tone.
VERY FINE
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Weight 58.5gn (3.79g)
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HC1336-1051
SOLD AUG. 2007
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£ 2750 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Twenty Shillings. S5489 |
FOURTH COINAGE, 1582.
Toning a little uneven on the reverse but basically a no problems
GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 33-34 mm
Weight 233.5gn (15.13g)
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| Ref:
HC1337-1052
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 425 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. JOHN
[1199-1261].
Silver Penny. |
RHUDDLAN (local issue), SIMOND, Class iiic, Brand 3335, SIMON.ON.RVLA. Found Llanfaes, Angelsey (No.297).
A neat, round, well centred example,
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 18.5 mm
Weight 22.13gn(1.434g)
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| Ref:
HC1360-1086
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 300 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ALEXANDER III
[1249-1286].
Silver Farthing. S5063 |
SECOND COINAGE (c.1280). R. SCOTORUM.
A neat little coin and
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+
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Size approx. 13-13.5 mm
Weight 7.2gn (.47g)
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| Ref:
HC510-328
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 725 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Twelve Shillings. S5561 |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-1642), type IV, Falconer's second issue, F after obverse legend.
Light adjustment marks but full and
ABOUT GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 31.5-32.5 mm
Weight 90.9gn (5.87g)
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| Ref:
HC1361-1087
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 280 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Ryal or 'Sword dollar'. |
FIRST COINAGE, 1569. Countermarked with a crowned thistle for revaluation in 1578 (36s-9d).
Attractively toned, full example.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 43-44 mm
Weight 30.21g
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| Ref:
HC1383-1117
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 1000 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Twelve Shillings. S5558 |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-1642). Briot's first issue, bust to edge of the coin, B at ends of legends.
Reverse a little unevenly toned but with an exceptional portrait.
ABOUT EXTREMELY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm
Weight 91gn (5.90g)
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| Ref:
HC1395-1146
SOLD JULY 2007
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£ 400 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5541 |
FIRST COINAGE (1625-1634)as James I last coinage with him on horseback. mm.thistle. CAROLVS.
A couple of scratches behind the King - but still an attractive example and
GOOD FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 35-36.5 mm
Weight 230gn (14.9g)
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| Ref:
HC1364-1090
SOLD JANUARY 2010
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£ 225 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VIII - POSTHUMOUS COINAGE
[1547- c1550].
Silver Sixpence. S6488 |
TYPE IV. LAKER BUST H. mm.harp (rev. only), DUBLIN.
Some weakness in the legend but with a very good portrait and an unusually excellent surface
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Weight 33.4gn (2.16g)
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HC700-296
SOLD JUNE 2007
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£ 300 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II
[1329-1371].
Silver Penny. S5088 |
SECOND ISSUE (after c.1333). Small lettering -
REX/SCO/TTO/RVM
A really super portrait.
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Size approx. 18.5 mm
Weight 16.8gn (1.09g)
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| Ref:
HC1326-1034
SOLD JUNE 2007
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£ 175 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES V
[1513-1542].
Silver Groat. S5378 |
Class III, trefoil of pellets behind head on inner circle.
A little bit short of flan but good weight.
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 25 mm
Weight 41.7gn (2.7g)
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| Ref:
HC1323-1031
SOLD 24/05/2007
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£ 475 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. DAVID II
[1329-1371].
Silver Penny. S5088 |
FIRST COINAGE, SECOND ISSUE (after c.1333). EDINBURGH. Small lettering. REX SCOTORUM.
Fractionally double struck on the reverse and a touch off centre, otherwise with a strong portrait - overall
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Weight 18.2gn (1.18g)
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| Ref:
HC1339-1054
SOLD 24/05/2007
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£ 120 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Thirty shillings(5s.English). S5503 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO THE ENGLISH THRONE.
Rev. SHIELD WITH ENGLISH ARMS IN THE FIRST AND FOURTH QUARTERS.
Ex:- Lucien Lariviere (bgt.Spink auc.6th Oct.1979[223]).
A little unevenly toned but attractive all the same and centrally and fully struck with some good details - overall
GOOD VERY FINE +
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Size approx. 35.5-36 mm
Weight 226.4gn (14.67g)
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HC727-415
SOLD AUGUST 2009
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Enquire |
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£ 420 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VIII
[1509-1547].
Silver Groat. S6473 |
HARP COINAGE, FIRST ISSUE (1534-40), mm.crown. h I (Henry and Jane Seymour, 1536-7).
A couple of old scratches on both sides, otherwise neat and clear.
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 23.5 mm
Weight 35.5gn (2.32g)
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| Ref:
HC1291-988
SOLD 20/05/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 100 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. HENRY II
[1154-1189].
Silver Penny. |
RHUDDLAN. Group 1 (c.1180-c.1205). HALLI.
Class i. +hALLI.ON.RVLA
Lightly frosted surface with some pitting, otherwise
ABOUT VERY FINE
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Size approx. 21 mm
Weight 20.1gn (1.3g)
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| Ref:
HC1325-1033
SOLD 15/05/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 200 |
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WELSH - HAMMERED. RICHARD I
[1189-1199].
Silver Penny. |
RHUDDLAN. Group I (c.1180-c.1205). THOMAS.
Class iid. +TOMAS.ON.RVLA.
Apparently found at Wisbech, East Anglia.
Lightly frosted surface but a good example and basically
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 19 mm
Weight 22.13gn(1.434g)
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| Ref:
HC1324-1032
SOLD 15/05/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 250 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT II
[1371-1390].
Silver Penny. S5145 |
EDINBURGH, star on sceptre handle.
Darkish tone, otherwise
VERY FINE OR PRACTICALY SO
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Size approx. 18-18.5 mm
Weight 14.5gn (.94g)
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| Ref:
HC1282-978
SOLD 15/05/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 200 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VIII - POSTHUMOUS COINAGE
[1547-c.1550].
Silver Sixpence. S6488 |
DUBLIN. Small late 'tower' style bust. mm.harp.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Legends a little patchy but an exceptional portrait.
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Size approx. 25-26 mm
Weight 34,9gn (2.26g)
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| Ref:
HC930-642
SOLD 20/04/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 600 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ALEXANDER III
[1249-1286].
Silver Farthing. S5063 |
Rev:- SCOTORVM, four mullets of 6 points.
A little oval shaped and therefore some off the flan, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE
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Size approx. 12-13.5 mm
Weight 6gn (.39g)
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| Ref:
HC1122-797
SOLD 20/04/2007
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Enquire |
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£ 320 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. HENRY VII
[1485-1509].
Silver Halfgroat. S6467 |
LATE PORTRAIT ISSUES (c.1496-1505). DUBLIN.
Inverted V below bust.
An exceptional portrait piece for this rare issue and full weight.
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Size approx. 19 mm
Weight 16.2gn (1.05g)
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HC919-630
SOLD 20/04/2007
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£ 2500 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5487 |
FOURTH COINAGE, 1582.
With obvious wear but still a collectable example.
FINE/FINE+
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Size approx. 36.5 mm
Weight 348.1gn (22.56g)
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HC1256-949
SOLD 24/03/2007
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£ 380 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5487 |
FOURTH COINAGE, 1582.
Multiple faint scratches on the obverse, especially behind the bust; the reverse is sharp and fresh - overall
GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 37-38 mm
Weight 348.8gn (22.6g)
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HC1246-936
SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008
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£ 1600 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Sixty Shillings. S5552 |
THIRD COINAGE (1637-42). BRIOT'S ISSUE. mm.B above thistle and B after reverse legend.
Ex:- Whetmore (Glens.14/7/61, lot 44), (Christies 1/5/84, lot 369); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Small striking split at 6.30, otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 43 mm
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HC1156-835
SOLD 07/02/2007
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£ 800 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. |
FIRST COINAGE (1625-34). James on horseback.
CAROLVS. Ex:- La Riviere.
Attractive full coin - overall
GOOD FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 36+ mm
Weight 226.5gn (14.68g)
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HC1084-755
SOLD 23/01/2007
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£ 225 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES II
[1437-1460].
Silver Groat. S5236 |
SECOND COINAGE(1451-60). EDINBURGH. CLASS III; Saltires by neck. Ex:- Douglas(Spink auc. 3/97 [341]) and Alan Morris(bgt.L.B.[Spink auc.11/03]).
A very slight bounce in the striking otherwise an exceptional portrait piece -
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER
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Size approx. 26 mm
Weight 54.2gn (3.51g)
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| Ref:
HC715-402
SOLD 23/01/2007
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£ 1200 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Thistle merk (13s.4d). S5497 |
EIGHTH COINAGE. 1601.
Badly double struck, otherwise full weight and
BETTER THAN FINE
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Size approx. 33.5 mm
Weight 105.2gn (6.83g)
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HC841-544
SOLD 20/01/2007
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£ 80 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1830-1837].
Silver Thirty shillings (2s 6d English). S5504 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE (1603-25). SCOTTISH ARMS IN FIRST AND FOURTH QUARTERS. Horse with large head and thicker hind legs than usual - the whole equestrian portrait is in higher relief.
Reverse a little off centre -
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE/VERY FINE
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Size approx. 34-35 mm
Weight 227.8gn (14.76g)
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HC629-231
SOLD APRIL 2010
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£ 550 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. PHILIP AND MARY
[1554-1558].
Base Silver Groat. S6501B |
1557.
A good example of this usually weak issue - fresh surfaces and sharp in parts.
GENERALLY VERY FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 27 mm
Weight 47.1gn (3.05g)
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HC928-640
SOLD 19/12/2006
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£ 275 |
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IRISH - HAMMERED. EDWARD IV
[1461-1483].
Silver Groat. S6330 |
TYPE VI. LIGHT 'cross and pellets' COINAGE,
(1473-78?). mm.sun. DUBLIN, G below bust (Germyn Lynch).
A good centrally struck example with a strong portrait.
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Size approx. 24-25 mm
Weight 33.3gn (2.16g)
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| Ref:
HC1072-738
SOLD 19/12/2006
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£ 275 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES III
[1460-1488].
Copper. Penny. S5311 |
'BISHOP JAMES KENNEDY of ST. ANDREWS' COINAGE. TYPE III. Rosette in centre of orb.
A very good example of this rare little coin - attractive, chocolate brown colour and overall
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 19.5-20.5 mm
Weight 29.5gn (1.91g)
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| Ref:
HC1071-737
SOLD 19/12/2006
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£ 300 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. CHARLES I
[1625-1649].
Silver Thirty Shillings. S5555 |
FALCONER'S SECOND ISSUE, mm.thistle, F in front of the horse's hoof.
Ex:- Bullowa - Moore collection (Spink auc.151, March 15th 2001, lot 532).
Richly toned and well struck
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 35-37 mm
Weight 229gn (14.84g)
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| Ref:
HC1003-163
SOLD 19/12/2006
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£ 625 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT II
[1371-1390].
Silver Halfgroat. S5138 |
EDINBURGH. Star at base of sceptre, trefoils within tressure, nothing behind head.
Quite a nice portrait, though overall only
NEAR FINE
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Size approx. 21.5-22.5 mm
Weight 29.6gn (1.92g)
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| Ref:
HC843-546
SOLD 10/12/2006
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£ 90 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Gold Unit or Sceptre piece. S5463 |
AFTER ACCESSION TO ENGLISH THRONE (1603-25).
ENGLISH ARMS IN FIRST AND FOURTH QUARTER.
mm.thistle. Ex:- Lord Grantley 166.
A little water worn especially the reverse but superb with a magnificent bust.
EXTREMELY FINE/REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
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Size approx. 36.5-37 mm
Weight 153.1gn (9.92g)
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HC1046-712
SOLD 17/11/2006
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£ 3500 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES VI
[1567-1625].
Silver Ryal or 'Sword dollar' (=30s). |
1570. revalued in 1578 with a crowned thistle countermark (36s-9d).
A well used coin but collectable all the same,
FINE OR BETTER
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Size approx. 43.5-44.5 mm
Weight 461.3gn (29.89g)
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| Ref:
HC1052-718
SOLD 15/11/2006
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£ 350 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES II
[1437-1460].
Silver Groat. S5236 |
SECOND COINAGE (1451-60), EDINBURGH. SECOND ISSUE, type III, saltires at neck.
Rather worn but an identifiable example.
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Size approx. 25 mm
Weight 53.7gn (3.49g)
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| Ref:
HC830-181
SOLD 15/11/2006
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£ 95 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES IV
[1488-1513].
Gold Half unicorn (9s). S5322 |
TYPE I. Ex:- (Locket,873) and (Clonterbrook Trust - Glens. June '74-lot 324).
A little double struck, otherwise
VERY FINE
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Size approx. 20.5-21 mm
Weight 28.1gn (1.82g)
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| Ref:
HC987-663
SOLD 06/11/2006
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£ 1800 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. ROBERT III
[1390-1406].
Gold Lion (crown). S5155 |
HEAVY COINAGE (1390-c.1403), SECOND ISSUE, small crowned shield / St. Andrew on short cross.
Ex:- (S.N.C. Sept.93-£1200).
A neat round coin - toned and
GOOD FINE
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Size approx. 27.5 mm
Weight 15.6gn (3.86g)
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| Ref:
HC985-661
SOLD 06/11/2006
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£ 1800 |
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SCOTTISH - HAMMERED. JAMES I
[1406-1437].
Gold Demy (9s). S5190 |
TYPE II, large quatrefoils with open centre in arcs.
Just a touch off centre on the reverse, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
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Size approx. 22-23 mm
Weight 51.7gn (3.35g)
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| Ref:
HC986-662
SOLD 06/11/2006
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£ 1800 |
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