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1 Anglo Saxon and Norman Extremely Rare Archbishop Aethelheard Penny with King Offa as Overlord AS001 Anglo-Saxon Middle Period ( ), Archbishops of Canterbury, Aethelheard ( ), with Kings of Mercia, Offa as Overlord, non-portrait Penny, second issue, with Archbishop title, Canterbury heavy coinage (792/3-96), legend in three lines with bar divisions, barred M with pellet in each curve, pellets in a triangle either side / :+:OFFA chevron barred A / REX, rev legend in three lines with plain bar divisions,.aedil / HEARD / ARCEPI 1.26g (Chick 247e this coin; Blunt 136; N.229; S.883). Chipped, toned, otherwise very fine and extremely rare. 3,500 Found, Crundale, near Wye, Kent, 28 th December Coin Register 1996, number 153 Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2002, item 1059 Professor G W De Witt Collection, F R Kunker auction 137, 11 th March 2008 Baldwin Auction 77, 27 th September 2012, lot 2525 AS002 Offa, King of Mercia ( ), non-portrait Penny, light coinage (780-92), London type, Moneyer Aethelwald, OF.FA / REX in two lines divided by beaded bar with bifurcated ends, outer beaded circle both sides, rev moneyer name in two lines divided by beaded bar with crescent ends,.edel. /.VALD 1.11g (Chick 12d this coin; Blunt 55pt.; N.287; S.904). Quite chipped, otherwise toned very fine and very rare. 1,950 Found Boxley, near Maidstone, Kent, July Coin Register 1989, number 74 recorded as found in Borley, Essex in error! ex Christies, 15 th May 1990, lot 159A AS003 Offa, King of Mercia ( ), non-portrait Penny, light coinage (780-92), Canterbury type, Moneyer Pehtwald, long cross with pellet either side of terminals, decorative quatrefoil with lobes in angles of cross, pellet either side of upper two lobes, pellet below only on lower lobes, legend surrounding +o ff ar ex rev ornate central cross and pellets, surrounded by quatrefoil with incurved sides, moneyer s name in angles, pe ht (ligatured) va ld 1.17g. (Chick 130; Blunt 73; N.277; S.904). A little ragged with residual dirt, otherwise very fine and very rare. 2,000 AS004 Coenwulf, King of Mercia ( ), non-portrait Penny, Canterbury, tribrach type, Moneyer Eoba, m and bar at centre linear circle around, initial mark pellet and wedge cross, COENVVL.F REX outer beaded border both sides, rev three lined tribrach Moline, +E OB A, 1.33g (cf.c.s.e. C14.1; N.342; S.914). Small rim chip, darkly toned, a bold very fine and rare. 1,950 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

2 Very Rare East Anglian Issue Coenwulf Portrait Penny of Moneyer Wodel AS005 Coenwulf, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, East Anglia type, Moneyer Wodel, diademed bust right to edge of coin, beaded circle around head, legend commences at top, +COENVVLF REX M outer beaded circle both sides, rev pellet in annulet at centre with four pellets around all within lozenge panel, long cross from each apex of lozenge giving a cruciform design, lettering in angles, PO D E L+ 1.24g (C.S.E. E13.3d this coin; N.370; S.920). Toned, very fine, with a pleasing portrait and very rare. 3,000 ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 1994, item 7880 Spink Coin Auction 111, 21 st November 1995, lot 54 Very Rare Rochester Type Portrait Penny of King Ceolwulf of Mercia AS006 Ceolwulf, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, Rochester type, Moneyer Eanwulf, diademed bust right to edge of coin, beaded circle around head, legend commences at lower left, CIOLVVLF REX M outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev chevron barred A at centre, wedge either side, linear circle surrounding, legend commences at bottom, +EANVVLF MONETA 1.35g (C.S.E. R7.2; N.376; S.924). Large chip with bend to rim, with bend on opposite side, otherwise toned very fine and extremely rare. 3,500 Extremely Rare East Anglia Type Portrait Penny of King Beornwulf of Mercia AS007 Beornwulf, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, East Anglia type, group II, Moneyer Eacga, head right within linear circle, legend commences at bottom, BEORHPVLF REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev cross with crosslet ends, linear circle and legend surrounding, +tvcgv MOnET followed by rhombus, 1.18g (C.S.E. E21; N.397; S.929). Some rim chips, dark tone with a great portrait, flan a little undulating, very fine and extremely rare. 3, winter@baldwin.co.uk

3 Extremely Rare Berhtwulf Penny Provenanced Back to the Trewhiddle Hoard of 1774 AS008 Berhtwulf, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, London type, Moneyer Brid, bust to edge of coin facing right, linear circle around head, legend commences lower left, BERHTVVLF REX the HT ligatured, outer beaded border both sides, rev chevron barred A within linear circle, +BRID moneta, 0.88g (C.S.E. L34.3a this coin; N.406; S.935). Rim a little ragged, dark tone, otherwise very fine and extremely rare, the only example of moneyer Brid from the hoard of 1774 and the only one recorded by Naismith. 5,000 ex Trewhiddle Hoard, Cornwall, one of 10 Berhtwulf coins in hoard of approx. 115, deposited c.868, found Jonathan Rashleigh (d.12 th April 1905) passing to his son Evelyn. Evelyn W. Rashleigh, Sotheby, 29 th June 1909, lot 63 sold for 5/2/6. P. W. P. Carlyon-Britton, first portion, Sotheby, 17 th November 1913, lot 285 sold for 8/15/- to A H Baldwin. Spink Numismatic Circular, March 1932, item sold for 3/10/-. Richard Cyril Lockett, English part IV, Glendining, 26 th April 1960, lot 3596, sold for 52 to A H Baldwin. The Clonterbrook Trust, Glendining, 7 th June 1974, lot 10 bought by A H Baldwin for 1,150 hammer. AS009 AS010 AS011 AS009 Burgred, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, lunette type, Moneyer Dudwine, bust to edge of coin facing right, linear circle around head, legend commences lower left, BVRGRED REX M linear outer circle both sides, rev complete lunettes top and bottom, legend commences across centre, continues in top lunette and ends in bottom lunette, DVDPINE / MON / ETA.:, 1.14g (BMC type A; N.423; S.938). Toned, hairline crack both sides across flan, small rim chip, otherwise very fine. 450 AS010 Burgred, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, lunette type, Moneyer Beagstan, bust to edge of coin facing right, linear circle around head, legend commences lower left, BVRGRED REX, linear outer circle both sides, rev complete lunettes top and bottom, legend commences across centre, continues in top lunette and ends in bottom lunette, BEAGSTA / N MON / ETA.:, 0.74g (BMC type A; N.423; S.938). Toned, some rim chips, otherwise very fine. 550 AS011 Burgred, King of Mercia ( ), portrait Penny, lunette type, Moneyer Guthere, bust to edge of coin facing right, linear circle around head, legend commences lower left, BVRGRED REX, linear outer circle both sides, rev complete lunettes top and bottom, legend commences across centre, continues in top lunette and ends in bottom lunette, GVĐHERE /.:MON:. /.:ETA.:, 1.27g (BMC type A; N.423; S.938). Patches of verdigris and light corrosion, uneven tone, almost very fine. 350 Extremely Rare Eadwald, King of East Anglia Penny AS012 Eadwald, King of East Anglia (c.798), non-portrait Penny, Moneyer Withred, legend in three lines with beaded line divisions, legend starts at centre, ending on top line, +EADVA /.:L.D:. /.REX. rev pellet with four pellets around all within lozenge panel with cruciform bifurcated ends, three pellets in each bifurcation, lettering in angles, WI HT RE d, 1.20g (C.S.E. E4; N.433; S.947). Chipped, toned very fine and extremely rare. 3,500 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

4 AS013 Eadmund, King of East Anglia ( ), non-portrait Penny, Moneyer Beaghelm, cross with pellet in each angle within beaded circle, same design both sides, legend and beaded circle surrounding, +EADMVND REX rev +DAETHELM MO. 0.89g (C.S.E. E61.3m this coin; N.456; S.955). Chipped, toned a bold very fine and rare. 1,000 ex Croydon Hoard, 1862 deposited c.872 only one of this moneyer and one of 18 of Eadmund out of circa 250 coins. W. Allen Collection not in his sale at Sotheby, 14 th March L. A. Lawrence, portion of collection sold to Lord Grantley Rt. Hon.Lord Grantley, second portion, Glendining, 22 nd March 1944, lot 914, sold for 3. Dr J. Lavertine, Baldwin Auction 18, 12 th October 1998, lot 1650 AS014 Viking Coinages (c ), Danish East Anglia (c ), St Edmund, memorial coinage, of good style, Penny, Moneyer Daegmund, large chevron type A within circle, +SCEADIMVND RE the S supine, outer circle surrounding both sides, rev large cross pattée, linear circle and legend surrounding +DAIEMOND NOI 1.40g (N.483; S.960). Toned, almost extremely fine. 1,000 Very Rare Viking Imitation of an Alfred the Great Londinia Monogram Portrait Penny AS015 Aelfred the Great, Southern Danelaw Viking Imitation ( ), portrait Penny, diademed bust right to bottom of coin, pellets above, and for decoration on bust, ÆLFRE D RE rev Londinia monogram, pellets in central bisected O, triangle of pellets to left and above monogram, linear outer circle at rim both sides, 1.33g (BMC 86; cf.n.463; S.964). Toned very fine for issue and very rare. 8,500 AS016 AS017 AS016 Viking Coinages (c ), Kingdom of York (c ), Penny, Cunetti type, long cross, C N V and T at end of each limb of cross, R E X in between with three pellets either side of top letters, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev small cross pattée, pellet in two opposing angles, beaded circle and legend surrounding + CVN.:. NET.:. TI, 1.30g (N.499; S.990). Attractively toned, good very fine. 850 Most coins of this type emanated from the famous Cuerdale hoard found 15 th May 1840, this coin has the sort of patination usually associated with coins from this hoard. AS017 Viking Coinages (c ), Kingdom of York (c ), Penny, Cunetti type, Patriarchal cross, C N V and T at end of each limb of cross, R E X in between with four pellets between each, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev small cross pattée, pellet in two opposing angles, beaded circle and legend surrounding + CVN.:. NET.:. TI.:., 1.36g (N.501; S.993). Toned good very fine winter@baldwin.co.uk

5 AS018 AS019 AS020 AS018 Viking Coinages (c ), Kingdom of York (c ), Penny, Cunetti type, Patriarchal cross, C N V and T at end of each limb of cross, R E X in between with four pellets between each, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev small cross pattée, pellet in two opposing angles, beaded circle and legend surrounding + CVN.:. NET.:. TI.:., 1.38g (N.501; S.993). Toned good very fine. 850 AS019 Viking Coinages (c ), Kingdom of York (c ), Penny, Cunetti type, Patriarchal cross, C N V and T at end of each limb of cross, R E X in between with four pellets between each, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev small cross pattée, pellet in two opposing angles, beaded circle and legend surrounding + CVN.:. NET.:. TI.:., 1.26g (N.501; S.993). Toned a bold very fine. 750 AS020 Viking Coinages (c ), Kingdom of York (c ), Penny, Cunetti type, Patriarchal cross, C N V and T at end of each limb of cross, R E X in between with four pellets between each, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev small cross pattée, pellet in two opposing angles, beaded circle and legend surrounding + CVN.:. NET.:. TI.:., 1.31g (N.501; S.993). Toned good very fine. 850 AS021 AS022 AS021 Edward the Elder ( ), King of Wessex, non-portrait Penny, Moneyer Beahred, small cross pattée within linear circle, +EADVVEARD REX, outer beaded border both sides, rev three cross pattée across centre, legend in two lines, BEAH / RED MO+ tri-pellets above and below, 1.54g (N.649; S.1087). Toned, weak on high points of legend, rim chip, otherwise good very fine. 1,150 ex Vatican Hoard, Rome, Glendining, 13 th November 1930, lot 75 part. AS022 Edward the Elder, non-portrait Penny, Moneyer Landac, small cross pattée within linear circle, +EADVVEARD REX, outer beaded border both sides, rev three cross pattée across centre, legend in two lines, LAND / AC MO+ chevron barred A s, tri-pellets above and below, 1.66g (N.649; S.1087). Toned, patch of verdigris on reverse, residual dirt and some slight weakness, otherwise about very fine. 650 Superb Portrait Penny of King Aethelstan of the Winchester Mint AS023 Aethelstan ( ), King of all England, Penny, portrait type, Winchester Mint, Moneyer Aethelm, crowned and draped bust right to edge of coin, linear circle surrounding, legend surrounds commencing lower left +ÆĐELSTAN REX linear and beaded border surrounding, rev small cross at centre, additional small cross in field, linear circle surrounding, legend around +ÆĐELM MO VVINEI linear and beaded border surrounding, 1.57g (N.675; S.1095). Well struck with a super portrait, lightly toned and very pleasing, extremely fine and very rare. 9,500 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

6 AS024 Eadmund ( ), Penny, two line type, Moneyer Oswald, cross pattée with linear circle surrounding, legend around +EADMVND RE, linear and beaded border surrounding both sides, rev Moneyer name in two lines divided by three horizontal crosses, tri-pellets above and below, OSPA / LD MO, the L inverted, 1.23g (N.688; S.1105). Toned, with crack repair where large chip of metal restored, otherwise very fine. 450 A Pleasing Portrait Penny of King Eadmund AS025 Eadmund, Penny, portrait type, Moneyer Manticen, diademed and draped bust right to edge of coin, linear circle surrounding, legend surrounds commencing lower left +EADMVND RE, linear and beaded border surrounding both sides, rev small cross at centre, additional small cross in field, linear circle surrounding, legend around +MANTICEN MO NOPI, linear and beaded border surrounding, 0.90g (N.698; S.1106). Lightly toned, a little weak on lower part of King s face, otherwise a pleasing very fine. 4,500 AS026 Eadred ( ), Penny, two line type, Midlands and South Moneyer Thurfeth, cross pattée with linear circle surrounding, legend around +E.A.DRED. REXr., linear and beaded border surrounding both sides, rev Moneyer name in two lines divided by three horizontal crosses, tri-pellets above and below, ĐEOPH/ AER M, bar above last two letters,1.40g (N.706; S.1113). Toned with some verdigris both sides, otherwise about very fine. 600 AS027 Eadgar ( ), non-portrait Penny, York Moneyer Heriger, small cross pattée within linear circle, +EADGAR REX, outer linear and beaded circle surrounding, rev Moneyer name and legend in two lines, central line with annulet either side of central cross, tri-pellets above and below legend, HERIG / ER MO, HE ligatured, outer linear and beaded border surrounding, 1.36g (N.741; S.1129). Toned, very fine. 600 AS028 Eadgar, non-portrait Penny, North Eastern Moneyer Manan, small cross pattée within linear circle, +EADGAR RE.:., outer linear and beaded circle surrounding, rev Moneyer name and legend in two lines, central line with annulet either side of central cross, tri-pellets above and below legend, MAN/.AM. MO, outer linear and beaded border surrounding, 1.08g (N.741; S.1129). Toned, with a touch of verdigris and residual dirt both sides, good fine winter@baldwin.co.uk

7 AS029 Eadgar, non-portrait Penny, North Western Moneyer Manin, small cross pattée within linear circle, w below, +EADGAR REX, outer linear and beaded circle surrounding, rev Moneyer name and legend in two lines, central line with annulet either side of central cross, rosette of pellets above and below legend, MAN/ IN MO, outer linear and beaded border surrounding, 1.37g (N.744; S.1130). Toned, small v shape scratch on obverse, short scratch on reverse and dig, otherwise almost very fine. 500 ex John Dudman Jr. part I, Sotheby, 15 th -19 th December 1913, lot 235 part. Richard Cyril Lockett, English part I, Glendining, 6 th -9 th June 1955, lot 615 part. Dr A W Morrison, portion of collection purchased by B A Seaby Superb Quality Portrait Penny of King Edward the Martyr on a Full Flan Very Rare AS030 Edward the Martyr ( ), portrait Penny, Stamford Mint, Moneyer Wacer, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, legend commences at top, +EADPEARD REX ANGLO, rev small cross pattée, linear circle surrounding, +PACER M-O STANFO., 1.36g (S.C.B.I 9:429; N.763; S.1142). A couple of small green spots on reverse, lightly toned good very fine and very rare. 6,500 Another Nice Portrait Piece of Edward the Martyr From the Stamford Mint AS031 Edward the Martyr, portrait Penny, Stamford Mint, Moneyer Cnapa, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, legend commences at top, +EADPEARD REX ANGLORX, rev small cross pattée, linear circle surrounding, +CNAPA M-O STANFO, 0.96g (BMC type I, 26; N.763; S.1142). Rim chipped, toned very fine and rare. 4,500 ex A H Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Summer 2013, AS022. AS032 Aethelred II ( ), first hand type Penny (c ), London Mint, Moneyer Cynsige, draped and diademed bust right, within linear circle, legend commences at top +ÆÐelred rex anglorx, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Hand of Providence issuing down from clouds, letters A to left, W to right, both with bar above, pellet above wrist, linear circle surrounding, + CYNSIGE m-o LVNDONI, 1.52g. (N.766; S.1144). Toned a pleasing very fine. 500 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

8 Rare Barnstaple Mint Long Cross Penny of King Aethelred II AS033 Aethelred II, Penny, long cross type (c ), Barnstaple Mint, Moneyer Hunia, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left,.+.æđelræd REX ANGL., ligatured NG, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, +HV NIA M.Ω.O BARD. 1.38g (BMC type IVa; N.774; S.1151). Peck marks on reverse, toned good very fine and rare. 1,750 AS034 AS035 AS036 AS034 Aethelred II, Penny, long cross type (c ), Lydford Mint, Moneyer Goda, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGL., ligatured NG, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, pellet in one quarter, +GO DA.M.Ω.O L YDA. 1.38g (BMC type IVa; N.774; S.1151). Dark tone a bold very fine. 750 AS035 Aethelred II, Penny, helmet type (c ), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Aethelnoth, large armoured bust left with helmet, legend surrounding commences lower left, +EĐELRED REX ANG, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, pyramid in each angle with trefoil apex, +EĐELNOĐ M LIN, 1.21g (BMC type VIII; N.775; S.1152). Toned, with an unusually large portrait, good very fine. 750 AS036 Aethelred II, Penny, helmet type (c ), Thetford Mint, Moneyer Osulf, large armoured bust left with helmet, legend surrounding commences lower left, +EĐELRÆD REX ANGLO, rev long voided cross with tricrescent terminals, pellet at centre, pyramid in each angle with trefoil apex, +OS. ULF: MO ĐE OĐF, 1.45g (BMC type VIII; N.775; S.1152). Toned, a bold very fine. 550 AS037 Aethelred II, Penny, last small cross type (c ), Norwich Mint, Moneyer Hwateman, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, legend surrounding commences at top, + EĐELRED REX. ANGLOI, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev cross pattée, linear circle surrounding, +HPATEMN M-O NORĐP, 1.29g (BMC type I; N.777; S.1154). A few pecks each side, toned a bold very fine. 550 ex Gordon V Doubleday, Glendining, 6 th October 1987, lot 384. AS038 Canute ( ), Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Leofinc, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at bottom, +CNVT REX ANGLORV, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +LE OFIN C MO LINC, last two letters ligatured, 0.86g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Toned a bold very fine. 400 This coin struck from dies of the late Lincoln style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used at Lincoln winter@baldwin.co.uk

9 AS039 AS040 AS041 AS039 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), London Mint, Moneyer Leofwine, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at lower left, +CNVT REX ANGLO:, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +LE O FPIN E MO LVN, 0.85g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Toned with a couple of pecks, a little weaker on reverse side with one slight perforation, otherwise very fine. 225 This coin struck from dies of the London early C style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used at London. AS040 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), London Mint, Moneyer Wulfnoth, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at lower left, +CNVT REX ANGLORV, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +PV LFN OĐ L VND, 1.30g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Toned with some verdigris on reverse, flan crack, otherwise very fine. 225 This coin struck from dies of the London middle A style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used at London. ex Richard Cyril Lockett, English part IV, Glendining, 26 th -27 th April 1960, lot 3750part. AS041 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), London Mint, Moneyer Wulfstan, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at lower left, +CNVT REX ANGLORV, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +PV LFS+ TAN LVN, 1.04g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Toned with a couple of peck marks both sides, otherwise very fine. 300 This coin struck from dies of the London late A style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used at London. AS042 AS043 AS044 AS042 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), London Mint, Moneyer Wulfstan, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at lower left, +CNVT REX ANGLO., outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +PV L FST: O LVND, last two letters ligatured, 0.99g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Dark tone good very fine. 400 This coin struck from dies of the London early C style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used at London. AS043 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), Sudbury Mint, Moneyer Branting, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at bottom, +CNVT REX ANGLORV, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +BR NT I NE M SVĐ, N and E ligatured, 1.53g (BMC type VIII; S.C.B.I. 15:3718; N.781; S.1157). Toned very fine and rare. 650 This coin struck from dies of the Norwich style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut in Norwich and used in Sudbury. ex Glendining, 26 th November 1970, lot 892. Baldwin Auction 77, 27 th September 2012, lot AS044 Canute, Penny, quatrefoil type (c ), Winchester Mint, Moneyer Oda, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at bottom, +CNVT REX ANGLORV, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet centre and tri-crescent terminals, over quatrefoil with pellet on each cusp, +OD A ON PIN CST, 1.11g (BMC type VIII; N.781; S.1157). Lightly toned, with surface crack each side, otherwise very fine. 300 This coin struck from dies of the early Winchester style as defined by Blackburn and Lyon in their article Regional Die-Production in Cnut s Quatrefoil Issue chapter 13 of Anglo-Saxon Monetary History. These dies therefore cut and used in Winchester. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

10 AS045 AS046 AS047 AS045 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Wulfbeorn, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +cnv t: rex A outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +PVLBREN ON LINC last two letters ligatured, 1.07g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned very fine and scarce. 350 AS046 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Aegelfric, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +cnv t recx AN outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +ÆCFRYG ON LVNDE 0.85g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, a pleasing very fine. 300 AS047 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Aethelward, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +cnvt recx A outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +ÆLPERD ON LVND 1.05g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, a pleasing very fine. 300 AS048 AS049 AS050 AS048 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Brihtric, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +c.nvt recx A: outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +BRIHTRIC ON LVND 1.04g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, a pleasing very fine. 300 AS049 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Eadric, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +c.nvt recx A outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +EDRICC ON LVNDE.: 1.06g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, peck marks both sides, very fine. 275 AS050 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Etsige, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +c.nvt recx AN: outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +ETSIGE ON LVNDENE: 1.03g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, uneven colour to reverse, otherwise a pleasing very fine. 300 ex Glendining, 11 th February 1965, lot 617. AS051 AS052 AS051 Canute, Penny, helmet type ( ), London Mint, Moneyer Leofstan, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +.cnvt recx.: outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +L.EOFSTAN ON LVND: 1.02g (BMC type XIV; N.787; S.1158). Toned, very fine. 300 ex William Charles Wells Collection, purchased by A H Baldwin in Gordon V Doubleday, Glendining, 6 th October 1987, lot 508. AS052 Canute, Penny, short cross type ( /6), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Godwine, diademed bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +CNV T RECX:. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, within linear circle, +GODPINE ON LINCO: 1.08g (BMC type XVI; N.790; S.1159). Toned, good very fine winter@baldwin.co.uk

11 AS053 AS054 AS053 Canute, Penny, short cross type ( /6), London Mint, Moneyer Swan, diademed bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +CNV T RECA outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, within linear circle, +SPAN ON LVNDE: 1.15g (BMC type XVI; N.790; S.1159). Toned, weak on part of legend otherwise very fine, unusual moneyer name. 400 AS054 Canute, Penny, short cross type ( /6), Stamford Mint, Moneyer Leofwine, diademed bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +CNV T REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, within linear circle, +LEOFPINE ON STA 1.08g (BMC type XVI; N.790; S.1159). Toned, very fine, some residual dirt on reverse. 250 Very Rare Portrait Penny of King Harthacanute With His Full Name AS055 Harthacanute ( ), Penny, jewel cross type (Spring-Autumn 1036), Southwark Mint, Moneyer Duninc, diademed bust right, legend commences at top, +HARĐA CNVT RE, rev cross of four lobes joined at bases by two circles with central pellet, +DVNINC ON SVĐEEP 1.15g (BMC type Ia; N.809; S.1167). Toned very fine and very rare. 5,000 AS056 Edward the Confessor ( ), Penny, expanding cross type (1050-3), heavy coinage, London Mint, Moneyer Godwine, diademed bust left, with sceptre, legend commences at top, +edpe rd rex rev short voided cross with expanding limbs and pellet centre within twin annulet, all within linear circle, +GODPINE ON LVND 1.57g (Freeman 495; BMC type V; N.823; S.1176). Toned good very fine and pleasing. 700 AS057 Edward the Confessor, Penny, pyramids type (1065-6), Leofwine of Rochester Mint, crowned bust right with sceptre, legend commences at lower left, edpard rex outer beaded border both sides, rev annulet at centre of short voided cross, pellet topped pyramids in angles, linear circle surrounding, +LEOFPINE on ROF, 1.31g (Freeman 873; BMC type XV; N.831; S.1184). Toned a little undulating, weak in parts otherwise very fine and very rare. 875 Ex Robin J Eaglen Collection, Baldwin Auction 18, 12 th October 1998, lot Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, List 9, No.21. St James Auction 7, 8 th February 2008, lot 21. Spink Numismatic Circular, 2008, item Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

12 Well Defined Portrait Penny of King Harold II AS058 Harold II (6 th January-14 th October 1066), Penny, PAX type, London Mint, Moneyer Godric, crowned head left, sceptre in front, +HAROLD REX ANG, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev PAX between parallel beaded horizontal lines, inner beaded circle surrounding, legend commences lower left, +GODRIC ON LVNDE, 1.34g (N.836; S.1186). Attractively toned, just a touch weakly struck at rear of head and legend at corresponding part both sides, otherwise good very fine with a very pleasing face, rare this pleasing. 7,500 With A H Baldwin ticket dating from 1958, previously bought from Baldwin in Extremely rare King Harold II Penny Without Sceptre AS059 Harold II, Penny, PAX type, Romney Mint, Moneyer Wulfmaer, crowned head left, no sceptre, +HAROLD REX ANG, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev PAX between parallel beaded horizontal lines, inner beaded circle surrounding, legend commences lower left, +PVLMAER ON RVMEI, 1.18g (BMC 80; S.C.B.I. 8:1108; N.837; S.1187). Attractively toned, quite double struck on reverse, but finer than the one in the Ashmoleon Sylloge, a pleasing portrait, very fine and extremely rare. 7,500 ex Hyman Montagu Collection, part V, Sotheby, 16 th November 1897, lot 58. Sold for 8/-. Baldwin Auction 48, 26 th September 2005, lot 880. AS060 William I ( ), Penny, PAXS type (1083?-86?), Wallingford Mint, Moneyer Sweartlinc, crowned facing bust with sceptre, crown type 3, breaking linear circle at bottom, legend commences lower left, +PILLELM REX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev cross pattée, letters P A X S each within annulet in each angle, linear circle surrounding, +SPIRTIC ON PIILN, 1.38g (BMC type VIII; N.850; S.1257). Toned, a bold very fine and rare 1,450 ex Baldwin Auction 77, 27 th September 2012, lot AS061 William I, Penny, PAXS type (1083?-86?), Winchester Mint, Moneyer Justin, crowned facing bust with sceptre, crown type 1, breaking linear circle at bottom, legend commences lower left, +PILLELM REX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev cross pattée, letters P A X S each within annulet in each angle, linear circle surrounding, +IESTIIN ON PINCI, 1.38g (BMC type VIII; N.848; S.1257). Dark tone, good very fine. 1,250 ex Spink Numismatic Circular, May 2011, HS winter@baldwin.co.uk

13 Very Rare William Rufus Penny From the Ipswich Mint AS062 William II ( ), Penny, voided cross type ( ?), Ipswich Mint, Moneyer Aelfric, crowned facing bust to edge of coins with star either side, legend commences lower left, +PILLELM RE, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev annulet at centre of voided cross pattée over a cross annulettée, linear circle surrounding, +IELFRIC ON GIPEI, 1.28g (BMC type III; N.853; S.1260). Weak at base of bust and corresponding part of reverse, toned with a good portrait, otherwise very fine and very rare. 3,500 AS063 Henry I ( ), Penny, quadrilateral on cross fleury type (c.1123), Northampton Mint, Moneyer Paien, ¾ facing crowned bust with sceptre to left, beaded circle surrounding, +henricv. rev quadrilateral with lis on each apex, over a cross fleury, beaded circle surrounding, +PAIEN ON: NOR--M 1.34g (BMC type XV; N.871; S.1276). Weakly struck in parts, light tone almost very fine. 450 AS064 Henry I, Penny, quadrilateral on cross fleury type (c.1123), possibly Thetford Mint, uncertain Moneyer possibly Norman or Thurtan, ¾ facing crowned bust with sceptre to left, beaded circle surrounding, +henr--- rev quadrilateral with lis on each apex, over a cross fleury, beaded circle surrounding, +---N ON: Đ 1.43g (BMC type XV; N.871; S.1276). Weakly struck a bold fine. 195 AS065 Henry I, Penny, quadrilateral on cross fleury type (c.1123), York Mint, uncertain Moneyer possibly Thurstan, ¾ facing crowned bust with sceptre to left, beaded circle surrounding, --ENR---. rev quadrilateral with lis on each apex, over a cross fleury, beaded circle surrounding, -----N: EVERVI 1.29g (BMC type XV; N.871; S.1276). Weakly struck in parts, reverse off-centre, light tone almost very fine. 300 With old collector ticket that states coin was found at Charlton Abbots, Gloucestershire. From a search through the sylloge series type XV is recorded for Thurstan or Ulf at York, this coin resembles more the style of Thurstan. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

14 Extremely rare Cardiff Mint Stephen Penny From the Coed-y-Wenault Hoard AS066 Stephen ( ), Penny, cross moline Watford type (c ), Cardiff Mint, Moneyer Willem, crowned bust right, arm to edge of coin with sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, legend illegible, rev cross moline with a fleur in each angle, beaded circle surrounding, +WI------I 0.66g (Boon 16; cf. Mack 7; N.873; S.1278). Legends mostly flat, otherwise almost fine and extremely rare. 975 Ex Coed-y-Wenault Hoard found Spink Auction 20, 31 st March 1982, lot 8. AS067 Stephen, Penny, cross moline Watford type (c ), Canterbury Mint, Moneyer Godhese, crowned bust right, arm to edge of coin with sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, ----E REX, rev cross moline with a fleur in each angle, beaded circle surrounding, +GODhESE g (N.873; S.1278). Weak parts to legend and a little off-centre, otherwise very fine with a pleasing face. 725 Extremely Rare Pevensey Mint Cut Halfpenny of Stephen From the Linton Hoard of 1883 AS068 Stephen, voided cross and mullets type II, cut Halfpenny (c ), Pevensey Mint, Moneyer Alwine, base of portrait visible, rev half of voided cross and two pierced mullets in angles, n:pevens, 0.64gms (BMC 168 this coin; N.878; S.1280). Attractively toned, as struck and of the highest rarity with excellent provenance. 750 Ex Linton Hoard, Kent, found 2 nd February This piece listed and acquired by George Wakeford, Numismatic Chronicle, 1883, 3 rd Series, volume 3, p.114, No.32 George Wakeford examined 100 coins from the hoard, this being the only cut halfpenny of Pevensey Mint, Sussex. Wakeford listed two Pevensey pennies in the hoard (30-31), one identified as Moneyer Alwine, the other was unclear. Hyman Montagu, Part II, Sotheby, 11 th May 1896, lot 326 part. F Elmore-Jones, Part II, Glendining, 10 th April 1984, lot St James Auction, 3 rd October 2005, lot 149. A H Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Summer 2010, item BH127. AS069 Stephen, Penny, cross moline Watford type (c ), Thetford Mint, Moneyer Odde, crowned bust right, arm to edge of coin with sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, -STIFNE R--, rev cross moline with a fleur in each angle, beaded circle surrounding, --E; ON: TETFO g (N.873; S.1278). Toned with a good portrait, flat in parts of legend, a bold very fine with a pleasing face. 750 Ex Duke of Argyll Collection, sold through Spink and Son Ltd from Gordon V Doubleday, Glendining, 8 th June 1988, lot winter@baldwin.co.uk

15 Anglo Gallic GOLD COINS GAL001 Edward III ( ), gold Leopard D or, third issue of July 1357, Bordeaux Mint, crowned leopard prancing left within tressure of ten arcs, quatrefoil on cusps and in spandrels, mullet in one spandrel behind curve of tail, beaded inner and outer circles, stops voided quatrefoils, +EDWARDVS: DEI: GRA: ANGLIE: FRANCIE: REX, rev five pellets in quatrefoil at centre, trefoil topped piles in angles of quatrefoils, upon floriated cross, leopards in angles, all within quatrefoil shape tressure with voided quatrefoils in spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, +:XPC: VINCIT:XPC: REGHAT: XPC: IMPERAT, note H for last N in legend, 3.59g (Elias 39a). A little weak in parts, slight hairline scratch below leopard, otherwise, toned, good very fine and pleasing, very rare. 11,500 GAL002 Edward the Black Prince ( ), gold Pavillon D or, second issue, Bordeaux Mint, Prince standing on two leopards facing, within large Gothic portico, sword in his right hand, left hand pointing, four feathers surrounding, tressure and beaded circle surrounding, quatrefoil at beginning and end of legend, double quatrefoil stops both sides, *ED ** PO** GNS** REG ANGL ** PNCS** A, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev E in central compartment of cross quernée, leopard in first and fourth angles, lis in second and third, all within ornamented quatrefoil, pellet centre trefoils in spandrels, linear and beaded circles surrounding, initial mark cross pattée, +DNS** AIVTO**z** PTECTO** me **z** IIPO** SPAVIT** COR** mevm** B, 4.50g (Elias 154b/c). Some light unevenness to rim, with one light crease, toned about very fine and very rare muling the two varieties. 11,500 Very Rare Pavillon D Or of La Rochelle Mint With Detailed Portrait GAL003 Edward the Black Prince, gold Pavillon D or, second issue, La Rochelle Mint, Prince standing on two leopards facing, within large Gothic portico, sword in his right hand, left hand pointing, four feathers surrounding, tressure and beaded circle surrounding, quatrefoil at beginning and end of legend, double quatrefoil stops both sides, *ED ** PO** GNS** REI A NGL ** PNPS** AQVI, beaded outer circle surrounding both sides, rev E in central compartment of cross quernée, lis in first and fourth angles, leopard in second and third, all within ornamented quatrefoil, pellet centre trefoils in spandrels, linear and beaded circles surrounding, initial mark cross pattée, +DNS** AIVTO**z** PTECTO** me **z** IIPO** SPAIT** COR** mevm** R, 4.73g (Elias 158). Some light unevenness to rim, toned good very fine with an excellent portrait of the Prince, very rare. 17,500 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

16 GAL004 GAL005 GAL006 GAL004 Henry VI ( ), King of France and England, Salut D or, Rouen Mint, Angel Gabriel in profile left behind quartered Arms of France and England, facing Virgin Mary with nimbus, behind Arms of France, ave on scroll reads downwards between them, within beaded circle, initial mark lion both sides, colon stops henricvs: dei: gra:fracorv: z: aglie: rex rev central long cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right, h below, all within tressure of ten arcs, fleur de lis on cusps, all within beaded circle, mullet stops in legend, pellet in annulet under last T of legend, xpc *vincit* xpc* regnat* xpc* imperat 3.47g (Elias 270/270c). Weak in parts, toned a bold very fine and scarce. 2,250 GAL005 Henry VI, King of France and England, Salut D or, Rouen Mint, Angel Gabriel in profile left behind quartered Arms of France and England, facing Virgin Mary with nimbus, behind Arms of France, ave on scroll reads downwards between them, within beaded circle, initial mark lion both sides, pellet in annulet under last letter of legend both sides, colon stops henricvs: dei: gra:fracorv: z: aglie: rex rev central long cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right, h below, all within tressure of ten arcs, fleur de lis on cusps, all within beaded circle, mullet stops in legend, xpc *vincit* xpc* regnat* xpc* imperat 3.48g (Elias 270c). A little creased and undulating, almost extremely fine. 2,750 GAL006 Henry VI, King of France and England, Salut D or, Saint-Lo Mint, Angel Gabriel in profile left behind quartered Arms of France and England, facing Virgin Mary with nimbus, behind Arms of France, ave on scroll reads downwards between them, within beaded circle, initial mark fleur de lis both sides, colon stops henricvs: dei: gra: fracorv: z: aglie: rex outer beaded border surrounding both sides, rev central Latin cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right slightly intruding cross, h below, all within tressure of ten arcs, fleur de lis on cusps, all within linear and beaded circle, mullet stops in legend, xpc *vincit* xpc* regnat* xpc* imperat, 3.47g (Elias 271). Toned good very fine / almost extremely fine. 3,250 GAL007 Henry VI, King of France and England, Salut D or, Saint-Lo Mint, Angel Gabriel in profile left behind quartered Arms of France and England, facing Virgin Mary with nimbus, behind Arms of France, ave on scroll reads downwards between them, within beaded circle, initial mark fleur de lis both sides, colon stops henricvs: dei: gra: fracorv: z: aglie: rex outer beaded border surrounding both sides, rev central Latin cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right slightly intruding cross, h below, all within tressure of ten arcs, fleur de lis on cusps, all within linear and beaded circle, mullet stops in legend, xpc *vincit* xpc* regnat* xpc* imperat, 3.51g (Elias 271). Toned good very fine / almost extremely fine. 3,250 Extremely rare Angelot D or from the mint at Saint-Lo GAL008 Henry VI, King of France and England, Angelot D or, Rouen Mint, Angel Gabriel standing facing behind quartered Arms of France and England and Arms of France, within beaded circle, initial mark lion both sides, colon stops in legend both sides henricvs: francorv: ET: anglie: rex outer beaded border surrounding, rev central Latin cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right, within linear and beaded circle, xpc: vincit: xpc: regnat: xpc: imperat, 2.25g (Elias 276 RR). Toned, with light crease on obverse, a myriad of light hairline scratches over reverse fields, otherwise almost extremely fine and very rare. 17, winter@baldwin.co.uk

17 SILVER COINS GAL009 GAL010 GAL011 GAL012 GAL009 Richard I ( ), silver Denier, Aquitaine, cross pattée within beaded circle, legend surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev cross pattée and legend in three lines ending in w with a higher centre part, 0.86g (Elias 4). Cleaned almost very fine for issue. 175 GAL010 Richard I, silver Obole, Aquitaine, cross pattée within beaded circle, legend surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev cross pattée and legend in three lines ending in w with a higher centre part, 0.47g (Elias 6). Toned good very fine for issue and rare. 300 GAL011 Richard I, silver Denier, Poitou, cross pattée within beaded circle, RICARDVS REX legend surrounding and outer beaded circle both sides, rev legend in three lines, PIC / TAVIE / NSIS 0.90g (Elias 8). Once cleaned, with verdigris spot on obverse, a bold very fine. 175 GAL012 Richard I, silver Denier, Poitou, cross pattée within beaded circle, RICARDVS REX legend surrounding and outer beaded circle both sides, rev legend in three lines, PIC / TAVIE / NSIS, 1.03g (Elias 8). Toned a bold very fine. 275 GAL013 GAL014 GAL013 Edward III ( ), Black coinage, Double, Aquitaine, legend in two lines, rev cross calvary within circle with fleur de lis terminals, 1.09g (Elias 124 RRRR). A couple of tiny rim splits, dark tone with spot of verdigris on reverse, good fine for issue and extremely rare. 500 GAL014 Edward the Black Prince (d.1376), Demi-Gros, third issue, Limoges Mint, half-length bust right with sword over shoulder and pointing right, tressured and beaded circles and legend surrounding, two annulets before legend, L at end of legend, rev long cross pattée, three pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends surrounding, two annulets before inner legend, 2.17g (Elias 177 R). Weak in parts of legend, otherwise toned, very fine and rare. 850 GAL015 GAL016 GAL015 Henry IV Henry VI ( ), silver Hardi D argent, half-length figure of King facing with sword and left hand pointing, canopy above with annulet over crown, beaded circle and legend surrounding, no stops in legend both sides, rev long cross pattée to outer beaded circle, leopard in first and fourth angles, 0.96g (Elias 233e). Weak in parts, toned a bold very fine. 275 GAL016 Henry VI ( ), King of France and England, Grand Blanc Aux Ecus, Chalons Mint, shields of France and England side by side, hericvs above with abbreviation mark, within beaded and linear circles, initial mark crescent both sides, rev Latin cross, fleur de lis to left, lion to right, hericvs below underlined, within beaded and linear circles, 3.19g (Elias 282 RR). Toned weak in parts, good very fine and rare. 475 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

18 Hammered Gold BH001 Edward III ( ), gold Noble, Fourth Coinage ( ), Pre-Treaty Period ( ), series G ( ), sub-series Gf, London Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, ship rigging with three ropes to left, two to right, ornaments on top line of hull with lions left, quatrefoils 4/3 on castles, long bowsprit, legend unbarred N s, saltire stops both sides, E DWARDx DEIx GRAx REXx AIIGL xzx FRAIICx D hy B rev tiny E at centre, ornate cross with lis terminals, annulet only visible to right of top lis, crown over lion in angles, lis over lion in upper right quarter, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, small fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, +IhExAVTEMx TRAIICIEIISxx Px MEDIVMx ILLORVMx IBAT outer beaded border both sides, 7.71g (cf.schneider 50; cf.doubleday 122; N.1183; S.1490). Weak on head and shoulders of King and corresponding part of reverse, otherwise fully round, very fine. 3,750 BH002 Edward III, gold Noble, Fourth Coinage ( ), Treaty Period (1361-9), London Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, four whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, two to right, ornaments on top line of hull with lions right, quatrefoils 4/4 on castles, no lower part to bowsprit, double saltire stops both sides, annulet before legend, no French title, second A of legend barred, oed WARDxx DEIxx GRAxx REXxx AnGLxx DnS hyb xzx AQ T with Aquitaine title, rev large E in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, last A of legend barred +IhCxxAVTEMxx TRAnSIEnSxx PERxx MEDIVxx ILLORVMxx IBAT outer beaded border both sides, 7.63g (cf.schneider 87; cf.doubleday 217; N.1232; S.1503). Scuffed on part of reverse legend, otherwise with a good face, a bold very fine. 4,250 Ex Glendining, 20 th July 1976, lot 451. Thos. H Law Collection of English Gold Coins, Chicago ANA Auction, 13 th August 2013, lot BH003 Edward III, gold Half-Noble, Fourth Coinage ( ), Treaty Period (1361-9), London Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, four whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, two ropes to right, ornaments on top line of hull with lions right, quatrefoils 4/4 on castles, saltire stops both sides and before King s name, xed WARDxx DEIxx Gxx REXxx AnGLxx Dxx hyb xzx AQ T with Aquitaine title, rev large E in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, +DOmInEnExxInxx FVRORExx TVOxx ARGVAS xxme outer beaded border both sides, 3.74g (Schneider 79; cf.doubleday 236; N.1238; S.1506). Creased, otherwise a bold very fine. 2, winter@baldwin.co.uk

19 BH004 BH005 BH004 Edward III, gold Quarter-Noble, Fourth Coinage ( ), Treaty Period (1361-9), London Mint, quartered shield of arms within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, four lis in upper left quarter of shield, stalked trefoils on cusps, blank spandrels, all within beaded circle, initial mark cross pattée, saltire stops both sides, curule style X both sides, +EDWARDxx DEIxx GRAxx REXxx ANGL rev lis in central compartment with stalked trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, lion in each angle, all within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, beaded circle surrounding, +EXALTABITVRxx Inxx GLORIA outer beaded border both sides, 1.50g (Schneider -/83-4; cf.doubleday 247; N.1243; S.1510). Toned, good very fine. 1,350 BH005 Edward III, gold Quarter-Noble, Fourth Coinage ( ), Treaty Period (1361-9), London Mint, quartered shield of arms within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, four lis in upper left quarter of shield, stalked trefoils on cusps, blank spandrels, all within beaded circle, initial mark cross pattée, saltire stops both sides, annulet before E in legend with curule style X, +oedwardxx DEIxx GRAxx REXxx ANGL rev lis in central compartment with stalked trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, lion in each angle, all within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, beaded circle surrounding, +EXALTABITVRxx Inxx GLORIA last A barred, outer beaded border both sides, 1.79g (Schneider 90; cf.doubleday ; N.1244; S.1511). Toned practically very fine. 950 ex Baldwin Auction 44, 2 nd May 2006, lot 750. Baldwin Auction 80, 8 th May 2013, lot Very Rare Richard II Gold Noble mule of first and second issues, slabbed and graded MS63 BH006 Richard II ( ), gold Noble, London Mint, first issue with French title, muled with a second issue reverse, London Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, ship rigging with three ropes to left, and two to right, trace of annulet over sail, ornaments on top line of hull with lions right, quatrefoils 4/4 on castles, no bowsprit, saltire stops both sides, flat bottomed lettering, RIC ARDxx Dxx Gxx REXxx AnGLxZx FRANCxx Dxx hib xzx AQT rev letter R in central compartment with broken topped trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, large fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, +IhCxxAVTEMxx TRAnSIEnSxx PERxx MEDIVxx ILLORVxx IBAT outer beaded border both sides (cf.schneider 126/144; Webb-Ware type 1b/2a; N.1301/1302; S.1654/1655). Small raised die flaw on reverse, a few tiny red spots on obverse, very full coin, weak at face otherwise very fine, has been slabbed and graded by P.C.G.S. as MS63, very rare. 9,500 PCGS certification Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

20 Very Rare Richard II Gold Half Noble From the London Mint Richard II Gold Quarter Noble with the R on Reverse Rotated Prone BH007 Richard II, gold Half-Noble, London Mint, third issue, with French title resumed, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, four whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, and one to right, ornaments on top line of hull with lions right, quatrefoils 3/4 on castles, with bowsprit, saltire stops both sides, RIC ARDx DIx Gx REXxx AnGL x Zx FRAnx D hi AQT rev letter R in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, +DOmInEx nexin FVROREx TVOx ARGVAS xxme outer beaded border both sides, 3.79g (Schneider 163; Webb-Ware type IIIa; N.1311; S.1667). A little double struck on reverse, a touch weak on face otherwise a bold very fine and very rare. 8,500 BH008 Richard II, gold Quarter-Noble, London Mint, first issue, quartered shield of arms within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, stalked trefoils on cusps, blank spandrels, all within beaded circle, initial mark cross pattée, saltire stops both sides, RICARDxx DEIxx GRAxx REXxx AnGL rev R rotated prone in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, lion in each angle, all within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, initial mark cross pattée, +EXALTABITVRxx Inxx GLORIAxx (cf.schneider 125; Webb- Ware 1a; N.1317; S.1672). Toned, slight flan crack around two arcs of tressure, otherwise a bold very fine and very rare early issue especially with the R on reverse rotated; slabbed and graded by N.G.C. as MS62. 2,500 NGC certification ex W Talbot Ready, Sotheby, th November 1920, lot 365 sold for 8/10/-. Richard Cyril Lockett, English part III, Glendining, 4 th -6 th November 1958, lot 3052 sold for 46. Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2005, item HS2102. Extremely Rare Henry IV Heavy Coinage Gold Noble Slabbed and Graded MS63 BH009 Henry IV ( ), gold Noble, heavy coinage , type 1b, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three whole lis in upper left quarter, single lis highest, ship rigging with three ropes to left, and one rope to right, ornaments on top line of hull with lions right, quatrefoils 3/3 on castles, crescent on rudder, saltire stops in legend, hen RICxx DEIxx GRAxx REXxx AnGLxx Zxx FRAnCxx Dx hibxx AQT, rev h at centre, ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in angles, trefoil by lion s head in lower left quarter, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, large fleurs in spandrels, no initial mark, saltire stops in legend, IhCxxAVTEMxx TRAnSIEnSxx PERxx MEDIVxx ILLORVMxx IBATxx outer beaded border both sides (Schneider 194; N.1337; S.1706). Fully round, unusual to have no initial mark, a bold very fine and extremely rare; has been slabbed and graded by N.G.C. as MS63. 55,000 NGC certification Ex St James Auction 9, 18 th June 2008, lot 549 graded as EF and a superb piece one of the finest known. Another similar example sold in St James Auction 14, 30 th September 2010, lot 639 for 56,000 hammer winter@baldwin.co.uk

21 BH010 Henry VI first reign ( ), gold Noble, Annulet issue ( ), Calais Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three lis in upper left quarter, annulet by sword arm, two ropes to left, one rope to right, flag to left of King, ornaments in top line of hull lions face left, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops in legend, lis after first word, h enric+ di; gra; rex: angl; z: franc; dns; hyb rev annulet stops in legend, initial mark lis, h at centre, ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, annulet in upper right spandrel, beaded circle surrounding, +Ihc* avto transienso pero medivmo illorvo ibat outer beaded border both sides, 6.82g (Schneider 299; N.1415; S.1803). Fully round with one light crease, pleasing red tone, good facial portrait a pleasing coin, good very fine. 4,950 Very Rare Henry VI Calais Mint Gold Noble With Letter C at Centre of Reverse BH011 Henry VI, gold Noble, Annulet issue ( ), Calais Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three lis in upper left quarter, annulet by sword arm, two ropes to left, one rope to right, flag to left of King, ornaments in top line of hull lions face left, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops in legend, lis after first word, h enric + di; gra; rex: angl; z: franc; dns; hyb rev annulet stops in legend, initial mark lis, closed C at centre, ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, annulet in upper right spandrel, beaded circle surrounding, +Ihc* avto transienso pero medivmo illorvo ibat outer beaded border both sides, 6.95g (Schneider 298; N.1415; S.1802). Fully round with golden tone, good facial portrait a pleasing coin, good very fine and very rare with the C reverse, our research shows less than 10 available to collectors. 7,500 BH012 BH013 BH012 Henry VI, gold Half-Noble, Annulet issue ( ), London Mint, King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three lis in upper left quarter, annulet by sword arm, two ropes to left, one rope to right, ornaments in top line of hull lions face left, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops in legend, lis after first word, h enric + di; gra; rex: angl; z: franc; rev annulet stops in legend, initial mark lis, h at centre, ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, annulet in upper right spandrel, beaded circle surrounding, + DOMINE* neo Ino FVROREo TVOo ARGVASo ME outer beaded border both sides, 3.42g (Schneider 292-3; N.1417; S.1805). Slight crease and a little weak in corresponding part, otherwise a bold very fine. 2,750 BH013 Henry VI, gold Quarter-Noble, Annulet issue ( ), London Mint, quartered shield of arms within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, lis over shield, trefoils on cusps, blank spandrels, all within beaded circle, initial mark lis, trefoil stops henricx DIx GRAx REXx AnGL rev lis in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, lion in each angle, all within twin linear tressures of eight arcs, beaded circle surrounding, +EXALTABITVR* Ino GLORIA outer beaded border both sides, 1.73g (Schneider 295; N.1420; S.1810). Light tone a bold very fine. 950 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

22 BH014 BH015 BH014 Edward IV, first reign ( ), gold Ryal of Ten Shillings, light coinage ( ), King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, one rope to right, E on flag at stern, rose on hull, no lower part to bowsprit, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops both sides, initial mark sun both sides ( ), ED WARD; DI; GRA; REX; AnGL. Z. FRAnC;.DnS; I;B; rev rose at centre on sunburst, over cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, ihc; avt; transiens; per; medivm; illorvm; ibat; outer beaded border both sides, 7.67g (Schneider 353; N.1549; S.1950). Light crease at bow of ship with associated weakness on reverse, otherwise fully round, a bold very fine. 4,750 ex The Marshall Collection, Spink Auction 167, 31 st March 2004, lot 6. Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2005, item HS BH015 Edward IV, gold Ryal of Ten Shillings, light coinage ( ), King standing in ship holding sword and shield, three whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, one rope to right, E on flag at stern, rose on hull, no lower part to bowsprit, quatrefoils 3/3, trefoil stops both sides, initial mark crown on reverse only (1468-9), ED WARD; DI; GRA; REX; AnGL. Z. FRAnC;.DnS; I;B; rev rose at centre on sunburst, over cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, ihc avt tranansiens; per medivm illorvm ibat no reverse legend stops and with extra An in third word, outer beaded border both sides, 7.59g (cf.schneider 360; N.1549; S.1950). A little double struck, with light red tone, unusual reverse variety, otherwise very fine and rare. 4,000 BH016 BH017 BH018 BH016 Edward IV, gold Quarter-Ryal of 2½ Shillings, quartered shield of arms, E with pellet each side above, rose to left, sun to right, lis below, surrounded by tressure of four arcs, all within beaded circle, initial mark crown (1468-9) both sides, trefoil of pellets stops both sides, EDWARD:. DI:. GRA:. REX:. ANGL:. rev rose at centre on sunburst, over cross with lis terminals, lion in each angle, all within twin linear tressure of eight arcs, beaded circle surrounding, EXALTABITVTVR* In:. GLORIA:. outer beaded border both sides, 1.30g (Schneider 404; N.1560; S.1965). Weak in parts otherwise a pleasing very fine and very unusual style, rare. 1,250 BH017 Edward IV, second reign ( ), gold Angel, St Michael killing dragon with lance, leading foot on ground in front of body, raised pellet next to right wing in field, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark annulet (April late 1472) on obverse only, EDWARD :. DEI:. GRA:.:. REX:. AnGL :. Z:. FRAnC:. trefoil stops both sides, rev ship sailing right, quartered shield upon hull, cross above, E to left, rose to right, ropes 2/1, PER CR SEM:. TVA:. SALVA:. nos XPC REDETOR:. outer beaded border both sides, 4.92g (Schneider -/456; N.1626; S.2091). Toned, a little short of flan, otherwise good very fine and very rare early issue with unrecorded extra pellet by wing. 4,750 BH018 Edward IV, gold Angel, St Michael killing dragon with lance, leading foot on ground in front of body, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark heraldic cinquefoil both sides, EDWARD x DEIx GRAxx REXx AnGL x Z FRAnCxx saltire stops, rev ship sailing right, quartered shield upon hull, cross above, E to left, rose to right, ropes 2/1, PER C RVCEMx TVA SALVAx nos XPC REDEMPT xx outer beaded border both sides, 5.09g (cf.schneider 467-8; N.1626; S.2091). Toned with a good Angel face, a bold very fine. 3, winter@baldwin.co.uk

23 Rare Half-Angel of King Henry VIII with numerals omitted BH019 BH020 BH021 BH019 Henry VII ( ), gold Half-Angel, class V, St Michael killing dragon with lance, both feet on dragon, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark pheon (1505-9) both sides, saltire stops both sides, henricx DIx GRAx REXx AGLx Zx rev ship sailing right, with bowsprit, quartered shield upon hull, cross above, h to left, rose to right, ropes 2/1, Oxx CRVXxx AVExx SPESxx VnICAxx 2.51g (Schneider 546; N.1702; S.2192). Slight crimping to part of rim, slight flan crack into legend, weak in parts otherwise good fine. 750 BH020 Henry VIII ( ), gold Half-Angel, first coinage, St Michael killing dragon with lance, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark castle (1509-c.1513) with pellet to upper left both sides, saltire stops both sides, henric9x VIII9x DI x GRA x REXx A L rev ship sailing right, quartered shield upon hull, cross above, h to left, rose to right, ropes 2/1, Oxx CRVXxx AVExx SPESxx VnICAxx outer beaded border both sides, 2.48g (cf.schneider 565; N.1761; S.2266). Fully round, weak on angel face, otherwise a bold very fine. 2,750 BH021 Henry VIII, gold Half-Angel, first coinage, variety omitting King s numeral, St Michael killing dragon with lance, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark crowned portcullis with chains (c ) both sides, saltire stops both sides, legend variety henric x DI x GRA x REXx AGL xz rev ship sailing right, quartered shield upon hull, cross above, h to left, rose to right, ropes 2/1, Ox CRVXxAVEx SPESx VnICAx outer beaded border both sides, 2.46g (cf.schneider 564; N.1761; S.2266). Toned a bold very fine and a rare variety. 3,750 Very Rare Gold Crown of the Double Rose Issued When Henry VIII Was Married to Jane Seymour BH022 BH023 BH022 Henry VIII, gold Crown of the Double Rose, second coinage ( ), Tower Mint, large crowned rose, crowned Gothic h to left, crowned K to right, for Henry and Katharine of Aragon (Nov ), linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial mark rose both sides, saltire stops both sides, legend with closed C s and Gothic n s henric9x VIII RVTILAnSx ROSAx SInEx SPIA rev crowned quartered shield of arms, plain fields, linear and beaded circle surrounding, DEIxx G xx R xx AGLIExx Zxx FRAnCxx DnSxx hibernie outer beaded border both sides, 3.63g (cf.schneider 582; N.1788; S.2273). Toned, slight surface crack to obverse, peppered with light surface marks, otherwise very fine. 1,950 BH023 Henry VIII, gold Crown of the Double Rose, second coinage ( ), Tower Mint, large crowned rose, crowned Gothic h to left, crowned I to right, for Henry and Jane Seymour ( ), linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial mark arrow both sides, saltire stops both sides, legend with closed C s and Gothic n s henric9x VIII9xx RVTILAnSxx ROSAxx SIEx SPIA rev crowned quartered shield of arms, crowned Gothic h to left, crowned I to right, linear and beaded circle surrounding, DEIxx G x Rxx AGLIE x Zx FRAnC x DnSxx hibernie outer beaded border both sides, 3.67g (cf.schneider 591-2; N.1790; S.2279). Lightly toned, a little weakly struck in same part of legend each side, otherwise good very fine and the Jane Seymour Crown one of the hardest to find of this intriguing series, rare. 3,950 BH024 Henry VIII, gold Crown of the Double Rose, third coinage ( ), Southwark Mint, large crowned rose, crowned Gothic h to left, crowned R to right, linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial mark E on obverse, slipped trefoil stops both sides, legend with closed C s and Gothic n s henric x 8 ROSAx SInExx SPInEx rev crowned quartered shield of arms, crowned Gothic h to left, crowned R to right, linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial mark S on reverse, DEI x GRA x AnGLIE x Zx FRAnC x DnSxx hibernie outer beaded border both sides, 2.96g (Schneider -; N.1835; S.2308). Weakly struck in parts, otherwise about very fine, no example present in the Schneider Collection. 1,500 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

24 The Only Known Example In Private Hands of a Gold Pattern Coin of Edward VI Dating From 1547 BH025 Edward VI ( ), Pattern Half-Sovereign or George Noble, 1547, struck in gold, possibly engraved by Robert Pitt, muled with the Coronation medallion reverse, crowned rose with frosted petals, E to left, R to right, crown with frosted caul breaks linear circle surrounding, EDWARD9 VI REX ANGL FRANC HIBER Z C, outer beaded circle both sides, die axis at 2 o clock, rev inscription in four lines with date below, with rose between two pellets above,.*. / INSIGNIA / POTENTISSI / MI* REGIS* A / NGLIE which translates as Insignia of the most potent King of England, slightly ovoid in shape mm, 4.62g the weight of the George Noble in the reign of Henry VIII (W.R. 4 R6; Ruding volume VI gold coins, plate VII no.14; N.1950/-; M.I. vol.i 55/3). One of only two known examples, the other being in the Coats Collection in the Hunterian Museum, Glasgow; hairline flan crack from rim to centre, some traces of red wax deposit on obverse, toned almost extremely fine, and of the highest rarity. 65,000 Ex Numismata Antiqua Thomas Pembrochiae et montis Gomerici Comes, published 1746, English part IV, plate 16 this coin shown above Lord Pembroke, Sotheby, 31 st July 1848, lot 156 sold for 57 to Jonathan Rashleigh (d.12 th April 1905) passing to his son Evelyn. Evelyn W Rashleigh, Sotheby, 29 th June 1909, lot 817 and plate XII sold for 9/15/- to Spink. The Grant Collection, Spink Auction 107, 22 nd November 1994, lot 401. A highly important piece of numismatic art, this pattern, the only one struck in gold in private hands, is an intriguing mule of the trial for a gold Half-Sovereign, or more likely a George Noble (six shillings and eight pence gold value), paired with a medallic reverse, with a declaration of power, in what was the year of the King s accession (28 th January 1546/7) and Coronation (20 th February 1546/7). This pattern, falls into a series of six similar design gold coinage patterns from a gold Sovereign to gold Halfcrown, two of which share the same coinage die as the obverse of this piece. These pieces were produced at a time when the young boy King s name was not yet upon his coinage right at the start of his reign, when currency coins were still in the name of his Father King Henry VIII. Such a fine gold pattern of such intricate detailed engraving, must have been produced to show that the new King, though of a young age, was powerful and also the new Head of the Church of England. This series of gold Sovereign to gold Halfcrown patterns (W.R. 3-10) are by an engraver whose name is currently lost to history, though it has been theorised that they were probably engraved by the Frenchman Anthony Levens. However Levens came over from France and only commenced employment at the mint in October 1547, too late for this piece, and was responsible for portraits and designs for silver Groats and Half-Groats. The scant surviving records of the Mint of the reveal the Chief Engraver of the Tower Mint was Henry Basse, Goldsmith of London. The Under Engraver at the Tower I Mint, where these patterns were produced was Robert Pitt, Goldsmith of London, (later promoted to Chief Engraver from 1550) whose work this could likely be, but without further original documentary evidence these patterns cannot be linked with any individual with certainty any further. The Lord Pembroke catalogue was the first to point out that this piece weighs the same as a George Noble of six shillings and eight pence face value of the second period of the reign of King Henry VIII, issued specifically Ruding s Annals of the Coinage of Great Britain (1816) records this actual piece, illustrating and noting it (at that time) as unique in gold. This being still in the collection of the late Lord Thomas Herbert Pembroke ( /2) at that time, and illustrated in the plates of his published collection in Numismata Antiqua in 1746, the line drawing shown above on plate 16 of the British gold coin section (part 4). According to the recently published Biographical Dictionary of Numismatics the 8 th Earl of Pembroke enjoyed an unrivalled reputation as a collector having the first pick of Sir Andrew Fountaine s Collection before the Duke of Devonshire. The collection was added to by his son Henry Herbert the 9 th Earl who also had the Collection published as Numismata Antiqua in The 10 th Earl, also Henry Herbert, was the first to try to sell the Collection in 1780 to Catherine the Great of Russia but was not successful. It was offered to the British Museum in 1828 but the trustees refused it, hence why it came to the auction bloc at Sotheby in The Hunterian Museum Glasgow, contains the only other known gold example in the Coats Collection (1027), however this is of a much heavier weight at 7.37g which equates to 10 Shillings worth of gold as defined in the only Mint contract that survives from before 1547 listing the denominations. This contract was dated the 6 th April 1533 in the reign of Edward s Father King Henry VIII and the coin offered here from its weight, equates to the George Noble value of 6 Shillings and 8 Pence; from which this whole series of gold patterns of 1547 are likely extrapolated. This means the heavier Coats Collection example would be a Double Crown (of the rose), as a Half Sovereign or Ryal face value at the time of the second period of Henry VIII was 11 Shillings and Threepence. The gold coin indenture contracts do not survive from the third period of Henry VIII though it is known how the silver and gold prices fluctuated at that time and the denominations would have no doubt still been current. The next surviving contract for coinage at the Tower that details the denominations is dated 5 th April 1547 some 45 days after the Coronation adjusting the values of the new denominations to be produced for the boy King which does not include a George Noble face value coin. This could mean this piece was produced in the earliest part of the reign, likely in time for the Coronation of February 20 th though that was in 1546 on the Julian Calendar at the time, or more likely in the first week of the new year from 25 th March winter@baldwin.co.uk

25 Impressive Fine Gold Sovereign of Queen Mary Tudor Dated 1553 BH026 Mary (1553-4), Fine gold Sovereign of Thirty Shillings, 1553 dated in Roman numerals, crowned facing figure of robed Queen seated on throne, holding orb and sceptre, lis topped pillars each side, throne back with pellet decoration and pellet frame, ornate tressure and beaded circle surrounding, portcullis below intrudes legend, mint mark pomegranate (1553-4) both sides in legend, pellet in annulet stops in legend, oomariaoo+oo D oo G oo ANG oo FRA Zoo hiboo REGINAoo moodooliii, outer beaded circle both sides, rev quartered shield of arms at centre, upon blooming rose, linear circle and legend surrounding, Aoo DnO + FACTV o ESToo ISTV o Zoo ESToo MIRA o INoo OCVL oo nris o 15.27g (Schneider 704; N.1956; S.2488). Fully round with a light red tone, slight scratch at ankle level of robe, a touch weak at obverse mint mark and corresponding part of reverse legend, otherwise a pleasing coin with a good portrait of Bloody Mary, a bold very fine. 32,500 Extremely Rare Fine Gold Ship Ryal of Queen Mary Tudor of Fifteen Shillings Dated 1553 BH027 Mary, Fine gold Ryal of Fifteen Shillings, 1553 dated in Roman numerals, standing crowned figure of Queen in ship sailing right, holding sword and quartered shield, rose on hull, M on flag at stern, pellets on hull, annulet decoration in grid pattern on fore and aft decks, bowsprit on each deck, rigging and furled sail on mast behind, with crows nest at top breaking inner beaded circle, mint mark pomegranate (1553-4) in obverse legend, annulet stops in legend MARIAo+o D o G o ANG o FRA o Zo hib o REGINAo modoliii, outer linear circle both sides, rev rose at centre on sunburst, over cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, blank spandrels, beaded circle surrounding, Aoo DnO o FACTV o ESToo ISTVDoo Zoo ESTo MIRABIo IN o OCVL o nris o 7.43g (Schneider 709; N.1957; S.2489). Slight hairline crack at centre, a full flan coin to outer circle, lightly toned, a little weak in parts of obverse, stronger on reverse, otherwise very fine and extremely rare, we can only trace seven examples extant in private ownership. 95,000 ex Bridgewater House Collection, Sotheby, th June 1972, lot 52. David Dupree Collection, purchased by Spink and Son Ltd Spink Numismatic Circular, March 1990, item 936 with remark that they do not know of another specimen available to the market. One of the great rarities of the English hammered gold series the Ryal of 15 Shillings is one of the hardest denominations to find for any monarch, and for the reign of Queen Mary there seems to be currently only seven examples that are not housed in museums. The amazing fact is five of these coins have been bought and sold in the last two years giving a false sense of availability to the new collector of British coins. One would assume from this regularity of appearance that more than this single figure of extant examples are available, whilst those with long memories and good libraries can show only six others apart from the one above remain in private hands, as below:- 1) The finest known example illustrated in the Art of Coins and Their Photography by Hoberman, ex Raynes, Carter and Clearwater Collection, 9 th October 2013, lot 27, 7.63g, sold for $270,000 hammer. 2) From a 1972 Glendining sale and Spink Auction, 4 th December 2012, lot 40, 7.53g, sold for 165,000 hammer. 3) The ex Ryan, Roth and Hankin example most recently offered in St James Auction 26, 5 th March 2014, lot 10, 7.62g, unsold but had sold at Spink, 13 th December 2011, lot 92, for 135,000 hammer, this coin also has a small crack. 4) The ex Evans, Lockett, Strauss and Thomas Law Collection, 13 th August 2013, lot 20090, 7.46g, sold for $90,000 hammer, this coin has some scratches with creases on the reverse. 5) Schneider collection example, No.709, 7.74g, ex Tyssen and Rashleigh collections sold to Schneider decades ago. 6) The ex Hilton-Price, Bruun, Hird, Dabney-Thompson and Norweb example, last sold 13 th November 1985, lot 351, 7.02g, the least well preserved example, has been made round by clipping, worn on high points. As can be gleaned above, the regularity of change of ownership in the last two to three years is no true reflection of the real irregularity of which these coins have been traded. The most decent examples usually being transacted decades apart; these coins remain an elusive prize for the advanced collector of the hammered English gold series. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

26 Very Pleasing Gold Pound of Queen Elizabeth I BH028 Elizabeth I ( ), gold Pound of Twenty Shillings, sixth issue ( ), ornate crowned bust left, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark woolpack (1594-6) at end of legend, pellet and comma stops on obverse, ELIZABETH. D. G. ANG. FRA. ET. HI. REGINA. rev crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, annulet stops on reverse, initial mark woolpack, SCVTVMo FIDEIo PROTEGETo EAMo outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, 11.24g (cf.schneider 799; B&C F10; N.2008; S.2534). Attractive red tone, a little weakly struck at crown on reverse and corresponding part of obverse at rear of bust, otherwise crisp and almost extremely fine, rarer with mint mark at end of obverse legend. 19,500 B&C = Brown and Comber article in British Numismatic Journal 1989, volume 59 Notes on the Gold Coinage of Elizabeth I. BH029 Elizabeth I, gold Pound of Twenty Shillings, sixth issue ( ), ornate crowned bust left, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark cypher (1600) both sides, pellet and comma stops on obverse, ELIZABETH. D. G. ANG. FRA. ET. HIB. REGINA. rev crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stops on reverse, SCVTVM. FIDEI. PROTEGET. EAM. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides (cf.schneider 804; B&C F22; N.2008; S.2534). Lightly toned, with usual raised die flaws on face and beaded circles, otherwise very fine, a rare mint mark, currently slabbed and graded by P.C.G.S. as XF40. 10,000 Brown and Comber only record one variety of initial mark cypher in their BNJ article in 1989, though there are clearly two obverses, one with the mint mark at the start of the legend and the other as in the Schneider example with the mark at the end of the legend. PCGS certification BH030 Elizabeth I, gold Half-Pound of Ten Shillings, second issue ( ), ornate crowned bust left, with plain panels on dress, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark crosslet (1560-1) both sides, pellet and comma stops on obverse, ELIZABETH.: D. G. ANG. FRA. ET. HI. REGINA rev crowned quartered shield of arms, E to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, colon stops on reverse, SCVTVM: FIDEI: PROTEGET: EAM. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, 5.47g (Schneider 738; B&C G7; N.1982; S.2520). Lightly toned, weakly struck on crown both sides, otherwise a bold very fine. 5,250 Ex Baldwin Auction 74, 9 th May 2012, lot winter@baldwin.co.uk

27 BH031 James I ( ), gold Unite, second coinage ( ), fourth crowned and armoured bust right holding orb and sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark tower ( ) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend,.iacobvs. D. G. MAG. BRI. FRA. ET. HI. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stop legend,.faciam. EOS. IN. GENTEM. VNAM. 9.75g (Schneider II-27; N.2084; S.2619). With a pleasing portrait, hairline scratch by shoulder, rim nick, other light surface marks, some weakness in parts, otherwise toned a bold very fine. 2,500 BH032 BH033 BH032 James I, gold Unite, second coinage ( ), fourth crowned and armoured bust right holding orb and sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark cinquefoil ( ) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend, IACOBVS: D. G. MA. BRI. FRA. ET. HI. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, colon stop legend, FACIAM: EOS: IN: GENTEM: VNAM. 9.89g (Schneider -; N.2084; S.2619). Toned with light evidence of die clashing, I from reverse shows through incuse on obverse in field, raised die flaw at rear of neck with subsequent weakness in portrait surrounding and on corresponding part of reverse, otherwise about very fine, scarce, the last issue with the fourth bust. 1,650 BH033 James I, gold Unite, second coinage ( ), fifth crowned and armoured bust right holding orb and sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark cinquefoil ( ) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend, :IACOBVS: D. G. MA. BRI. FRA. ET. HI. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, colon stop legend,.faciam: EOS: IN: GENTEM: VNAM 9.56g (Schneider II-28; N.2085; S.2620). Toned with flan flaw above shoulder, some weakness in striking both sides, otherwise about very fine. 1,650 BH034 BH035 BH034 James I, gold Unite, second coinage ( ), fifth crowned and armoured bust right holding orb and sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark plain cross ( ) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend,.+.iacobvs. D. G. MA. BRI. FRA. ET. HI. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stop legend, +.FACIAM. EOS. IN. GENTEM. VNAM. 9.74g (Schneider -; N.2085; S.2620). Toned with one light crease, otherwise very fine, reverse better. 2,150 BH035 James I, gold Half-Unite or Double-Crown, second coinage ( ), fifth crowned and armoured bust right, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark plain cross ( ) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend, +.IACOBVS. D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stop legend, +.HENRICVS. ROSAS. REGNA. IACOBVS. 5.03g (Schneider II-41; N.2089; S.2623). Toned, with two creases and two digs in obverse field, some residual dirt in lettering and design, otherwise good very fine. 1,750 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

28 BH036 James I, gold Britain Crown, second coinage ( ), first crowned and armoured bust right, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis (1604-5) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend, IACOBVS. D. G. MAG. BRIT. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left of crown, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, pellet stop legend,.henricvs. ROSAS. REGNA. IACOBVS. 2.48g (Schneider II-44; N.2090; S.2624). Toned, fully round, well struck with one light crease, slight dent at top right of shield, otherwise good very fine. 1,250 Extremely Rare Gold Laurel of James I With Mint Mark Spur Rowel on Obverse Only BH037 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), second laureate and draped bust left, small curved ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark spur rowel ( ) on obverse only, colon stops to legend, IACOBVS. D: G MAG: BRI: FRAN: ET HIB: REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation or initial mark, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, 8.94g (Schneider -; N.2112; S.2638). A couple of short hairline scratches on obverse, one in legend and one by chin in field, weakly struck at base of drapery and at corresponding part of reverse shield, otherwise toned very fine and the mint mark on obverse only variety extremely rare. 5,000 From searching major collections and catalogues of the last four decades we have only found one other example of this variety ever offered for sale, Glendining, 13 th October 1976, lot 2 though that coin was double struck and not as full as the one offered here. Additionally the specialised H M Lingford Collection of James I coinage, Glendining, 20 th June 1951, also contained an example that was not illustrated and the chances are the Lingford example is either the 1976 example or that offered herewith but more likely this coin. BH038 BH039 BH038 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), second laureate and draped bust left, small curved ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark spur rowel ( ) both sides, some colon stops to legend, IACOBVS D: G MAG: BRIT FRAN: ET HIB REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 8.93g (Schneider II-83; N.2112; S.2638). Toned, a little weak on high points, otherwise good very fine. 3,000 BH039 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), third laureate and draped bust left, small curved ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark thistle ( ) both sides, colon stops to legend, IACOBVS: D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET HIB: REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 9.07g (Schneider -; N.2113; S.2638A). Toned, double struck in obverse legend, a little weak on forehead, with hairline scratch in field, weak on Irish harp at corresponding part of reverse, otherwise good very fine. 2, winter@baldwin.co.uk

29 BH040 BH041 BH040 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), third laureate and draped bust left, small curved ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis ( ) both sides, colon stops to legend, IACOBVS D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET HIB: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIA M EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 8.96g (Schneider II-85; N.2113; S.2638A). Two light creases on obverse, otherwise fully round, toned good very fine. 3,000 BH041 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), fourth laureate and draped bust left, small straight ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis ( ) both sides, colon stops to legend, IACOBVS D: G: MA: BRI: FRA: ET HI: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIA M EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 9.16g (cf.schneider II-86; N.2114; S.2638B). A little weak on face and at central part of shield, otherwise toned very fine. 1,850 An Exceptional James I Gold Laurel BH042 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), fourth laureate and draped bust left, bracket style ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis ( ) both sides, colon stops to legend, IACOBVS D: G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET HIB: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIA M EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 9.02g (Schneider II-86; N.2114; S.2638C). A superb example, pleasing red tone, just a touch weak on tops of some letters near rim, small flan flaw above bracket tie, one short hairline scratch in field, otherwise extremely fine. 4,500 BH043 James I, gold Laurel, third coinage ( ), fourth laureate and draped bust left, small straight ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark trefoil (1624) both sides, struck over lis on obverse, pellet stops to legend,.iacobvs. D. G. MA. BRI. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, FACIA M EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, initial mark at end of legend, 9.05g (cf.schneider II-87; N.2114; S.2638B). A little weak on top of head, a little ragged in part of rim, otherwise toned almost extremely fine. 3,000 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

30 BH044 James I, gold Half-Laurel, third coinage ( ), fourth laureate and draped bust left, small curved ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark trefoil (1624) both sides, pellet stops to legend,.iacobvs. D. G. MA. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, beaded circle surrounding, no reverse punctuation, HENRIC 9 ROSAS REGNA IACO9 initial mark at end of third word, 4.52g (Schneider II-92; N.2117; S.2641A). One slight weakness in legend with irregular rim, otherwise toned almost extremely fine. 2,750 BH045 James I, gold Quarter-Laurel, third coinage ( ), second laureate and draped bust left, widely spaced straight ties to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis ( ) both sides, colon stops to legend, IACOB9. D: G: MAG. BRI: FRA: ET HIB REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, no inner beaded circle, some reverse punctuation, HENRIC 9. ROSAS REGNA IACOB: initial mark at end of third word, 2.17g (Schneider II-98; N.2118; cf.s.2642). Small x scratch in front of face, some residual dirt on reverse, otherwise toned a bold very fine. 950 BH046 Charles I ( ), gold Half-Unite or Double Crown, Tower mint, group B, Class II, bust 2a, second crowned bust left, double arched crown, value in field behind, no inner circle surrounding both sides, initial mark castle both sides ( ), pellet and comma stops in legend, CAROLVS. D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, with light garniture, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark at end of legend, no punctuation in legend, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT 4.48g (Brooker 143-4; Schneider II-179; N.2161; S.2699). Struck on a full flan, some slight raised die flaws, lightly toned with some red colour, weak on reverse crown otherwise good very fine. 2,500 Old Collector s ticket with this coin reveals it was purchased from B A Seaby Ltd in January 1970 for 52/10/-. BH047 Charles I, gold Crown, Tower mint, group B, Class Ia, first crowned bust left, jewelled outer arches on crown, value in field behind, linear and beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis both sides (1625), legend with colon stops, CAROLVS D: G: MA: BRI: FR: ET. HI: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev second elongated crowned quartered shield of arms, linear and beaded circle surrounding, no punctuation in legend, CVLTORES SVI DEVS PROTEGIT 2.32g (Brooker 184; Schneider II-223; N.2179; S.2709). Weak in some parts of legend, toned good very fine. 1, winter@baldwin.co.uk

31 King Charles I Oxford Triple Unite of 1642, struck from the first pair of dies used BH048 Charles I, gold Triple-Unite of Three Pounds, 1642, Oxford Mint, half-length crowned and armoured figure of King left holding sword and palm branch, Oxford plume in field behind, touching inner beaded circle at top and bottom, initial mark Oxford plume, legend reads CAROLVS: D: G. MAG: BRIT: FR: ET. HIB: REX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Declaration inscription in three wavy lines, RELIG: PROT / LEG: ANG / LIBER: PAR, date in field below, three Oxford plumes and value between stops above, all within beaded circle that upper plume intrudes, colon stops in legend, initial mark four pellets at left,.:. EXVRGAT: DEVS: DISSIPENTVR: INIMICI 26.96g (Beresford-Jones dies I/S1; Brooker 830; Schneider II-284; N.2381; S.2724). A little double struck as usual on front of Kings body and sword, otherwise with a good portrait, just a little weak on crown and some high points, with a pleasant red tone, good very fine. 80,000 ex Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1947, item offered as VF/EF for 110 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

32 Extremely rare Smaller Module gold Oxon Triple Unite of Charles I Dated 1644 BH049 Charles I, gold Triple-Unite of Three Pounds, 1644, Oxford Mint, struck on a smaller module, halflength crowned and armoured figure of King left holding sword and palm branch, Oxford plume in field behind, cross on crown meets inner beaded circle at top, hands break circle at bottom, initial mark Shrewsbury style plume, legend with lozenge colon stops, CAROLVS: D: G. MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIBER: REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev inverted die axis, Declaration inscription in three wavy lines as a continuous scroll from legend, RELIG: PROT: / LEG: ANG: / LIBER: PAR: date and OXON in field below each between stops, three Oxford plumes and value above, all within linear circle that upper plume intrudes, pellet stops in legend, no initial mark, EXVRGAT. DEVS. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI g (Beresford-Jones dies VIII/L8; Brooker 842 this coin; Schneider II-304; N.2385; S.2729). With usual striking weakness at the margins either side where the rocker press rolled across the flan in striking, inherent in the manufacture of these spectacular coins, with a super detailed portrait, weak on the plume and legends either side and at corresponding parts of reverse, some hairlines with a residual light red tone and underlying mint brilliance, a couple of light nicks and one of the better portraits exhibited of the population of circa eight examples in private hands, one of the rarest types of this denomination, about extremely fine and extremely rare. 125,000 ex John Joseph Nunn, Sotheby, 27 th November 1896, lot 434 sold for 12/5/-. Henry Osborne O Hagan, Sotheby, 16 th December 1907, lot 154, sold for 7/7/-. John Dudman Jr. Sotheby, 15 th December 1913, lot 111, sold for 8/12/6. Thomas Bliss, Sotheby, 22 nd March 1916, lot 347, sold for 9. John G Brooker, Sylloge of the Coins of the British Isles volume 33; number 842. Spink Numismatic Circular, February 1983, item 177. Glendining, 15 th October 1985, lot 316. St James Auction 20, 18 th November 2011, lot 55, front cover coin. There are thought to be circa 225 Triple Unite pieces in existence of all combinations and varieties of dies. There are 24 different die combinations of the Oxford Triple Unite and one variety of the exceedingly rare Shrewsbury Mint piece. This would give an average of nine examples per die variety, however in practice, physical survivors that exist number more highly towards the earlier dates of 1642 and This smaller module type obverse is the last in the series, apart from a unique re-engraved version that is probably the last coin ever produced. Of the 25 combinations of die variety, any that number to single figures are extremely rare and those under 5 surviving examples are of the highest rarity in private hands. We can only trace eight examples of this die combination and again to the new collector they may seem to often appear for sale as there have been three traded of the eight in the last six months, including this coin. It remains an impressive and finely engraved design of the series, and interestingly, carries a Shrewsbury style plume without the extra band as the initial mark, which we believe has not been pointed out before in print winter@baldwin.co.uk

33 Very Rare 1645 Dated Oxford Mint Gold Unite of Charles I BH050 Charles I, gold Unite, 1645, Oxford Mint, half-length crowned and armoured figure of King left holding sword and palm branch that meets inner beaded circle surrounding, value in field behind, initial mark Oxford plume, legend with colon punctuation, CAROLVS: D: G: MAG: BRIT: FR: ET. HI: REX. outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Declaration inscription on continuous scroll in three lines, RELIG. PROT: / LEG:. ANG: / LIBER PAR. date in field below, three Oxford plumes above, linear circle around, pellet stops in legend that runs into scroll Declaration, no initial mark,.exvrgat. DEVS. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI. 9.05g (Beresford-Jones dies XI/19; Brooker 855; Schneider II-327; N.2389; S.2738). Fully round, lightly toned, a little double struck and consequently weak in parts, though with a good facial portrait, practically very fine and very rare. 16,500 ex Rev. Arnold Mallinson, portion of collection sold to Spink and Son Ltd, Herman Selig Collection, part I, Charles I and Commonwealth, Spink Auction 70, 31 st May 1989, lot 150. The Final Gold Issue of Charles I at Oxford the 1646 Unite BH051 Charles I, gold Unite, 1646, Oxford Mint, half-length crowned and armoured figure of King left holding sword and palm branch, hands break inner beaded circle surrounding, value in field behind, initial mark large pellet, legend with colon punctuation,.carolvs. D: G: MAG: BRI: FRAN: ET. HIB: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Declaration inscription on scroll in three lines, RELIG: PRO / LEG: ANG / LIBER: PAR date and OX in field below, single Oxford plume above, legend on linear lined scroll surrounding, pellet punctuation, EXVRGAT. DEVS. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI 9.06g (Beresford-Jones dies XIV/21; Brooker 856; Schneider II-329; N.2392; S.2739). Fully round, lightly toned with mint brilliance, weakly struck in parts as per usual for this last dated issue, excellent portrait, with much eye appeal, extremely fine for issue and extremely rare. 20,000 This last issue of the Oxford Mint gold is exceptionally hard to find and often weakly struck. From some cursory research it appears there has not been one offered at auction for over ten years. BH152 Commonwealth ( ), gold Unite, 1651, English shield within laurel and palm branch, initial mark sun,.the. commonwealth. of. england. rev English and Irish shield, value and pellets above within beaded circle, date above,.god. with. vs. (Schneider 339; N.2715; S.3208). Pleasant red tone, light crease, a couple of nicks, otherwise good very fine, has been slabbed and graded by N.G.C. as XF45. 7,500 NGC Certification Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

34 HALFPOUND Hammered Silver BH052 Charles I ( ), Half-Pound, 1642, Oxford Mint, King on horseback left riding over arms and armour on ground line, Oxford plume behind, initial mark Oxford plume, rev Declaration with colon punctuation in two lines, three Oxford plumes and value above, date below, seven pellets before legend, 59.63g (Brooker 867; N.2404; S.2945). Attractively toned, just a touch double-struck in lower obverse legends, a few tiny surface marks and small flan striations and flaws both sides, otherwise a bold very fine for issue, struck on a broad flan. 3,950 CROWN Better Than Usually Seen Elizabeth I Crown mint mark 1 BH053 Elizabeth I ( ), Crown, seventh issue ( ), crowned ornate bust left with orb and sceptre, four fingers on sceptre handle, initial mark 1 (1601) both sides, rev quartered shield over long cross fourchée, 29.95g (Cooper dies C/4; N.2012; S.2582). Pleasing cabinet tone, some small flan striations to face of portrait and few light marks and hairlines, otherwise nearly extremely fine with good clear details. 9,500 Well Preserved Plume Over Shield Crown of Charles I BH054 Charles I ( ), Crown, Tower Mint, type IIb 1, King on horseback left with sword on shoulder, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark Rose (1631-2) struck over Plume ( ) both sides, rev plume above oval quartered shield of arms, C to left of plume, R to right, 29.89g (Cooper dies X*/XIII*; Brooker 245 this coin; N.2194; S.2756). Attractive light tone, a little wear to obverse high points but reverse better, a bold very fine / good very fine and very rare this well preserved. 5,000 ex W. Bertram Thorpe, Glendining, 20 th March 1918, lot 80. Welborn Owston Smith, Glendining, 10 th May 1949, lot 61, sold for 13 to A H Baldwin. John G. Brooker, SCBI 33:245 collection sold through Spink from c Spink Numismatic Circular, October 1982, item winter@baldwin.co.uk

35 Superb Example of the second Variety of Plume Over Shield Reverse Charles I Crown BH055 Charles I, Crown, Tower Mint, type IIb 2, King on horseback left with sword on shoulder, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark Harp (1632-3) both sides, rev plume above oval quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, C to left of plume, R to right, 29.52g (Cooper dies X*/XVII; Brooker 249; S.2757; N.2194). Toned, a few minor flan striations to obverse and small rim imperfection from strike or annealing of flan, otherwise a bold very fine / nearly extremely fine, only one other example known that is better, therefore extremely rare this well preserved. 7,500 Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1993 item Dr. R. Ferrari Collection, Spink Auction 189, 27 th June 2007, lot 50. The Cooper Plate Coin of Tower Type IIIa Crown of Charles I BH056 Charles I, Crown, Tower Mint, type IIIa, King on horseback left with flying sash, holding upright sword, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark Tun (1636-8) struck over Crown (1635-6) both sides, rev oval quartered shield of arms with garnished frame, 29.90g (Cooper dies XVI*/XXI* this coin; Brooker 260; N.2195; S.2758). Lovely dark tone, a little softly struck in parts as usual for this type, with minor rim and flan imperfections, good very fine for issue, believed to be amongst the most well preserved, the Cooper article plate coin, with superb provenance, very rare. 8,500 ex Dr Thomas Wakley, Sotheby, 6 th December 2009, lot 55, sold for 2/18/-. W S Fowler, Sotheby, 26 th November 1917, lot 278 part. Grant Richardson Francis, Glendining, 24 th March 1920, lot 118, sold for 4/10/- to A H Baldwin. Sir Kenyon Vaughan-Morgan 17 th June 1935, lot 222, sold for 14/5/-. Herbert M Lingford, Collection of crowns, 24 th October 1950, lot 108, sold for 30. W E Ashley Collection purchased by Spink West Country Collector, (F. R. Cooper), Glendining, 8 th November 1978, lot 77. Alan Barr Collection, part 1, c.2006, Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, Item 38. A H Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Winter 2008, BH040. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

36 A Rare and Pleasing Example of a 1645 Exeter Crown of Charles I BH057 Charles I, Crown, 1645, Exeter Mint, King on horseback left with flying sash, holding upright sword, beaded circles and legend surrounding both sides, initial mark Castle (1645) both sides, rev oval quartered shield of arms with garnished frame, date before initial mark in legend, 28.81g (Brooker 1045; N.2561; S.3062). Attractive cabinet tone, a good clear horseman, flan a touch irregular in shape as usual, otherwise extremely fine for issue, as struck and rare in this state of preservation. 7,500 ex Gilbert C. Drabble, 13 th December 1943, lot 1109, sold for 13 to A H Baldwin. Capt. H. E. G. Paget, Glendining, 28 th September 1946, lot 142 sold for 14. BH058 Commonwealth ( ), Crown, 1651, English shield within laurel and palm branches, initial mark sun, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of England and Ireland, with value above, harp with 9 strings, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding, 29.51g (ESC.3, R4; S.3214). Lightly toned, some small surface marks and digs, otherwise a bold very fine and a very rare date. 6,000 HALFCROWNS BH059 BH060 BH059 Charles I ( ), Halfcrown, 1645, obsidional coinage, Newark besieged, on lozenge shaped flan, large crown over value, C to left, R to right, beaded border both sides, rev inscription and date, 14.73g (Bull 686; N.2638; S.3140). Attractively toned, flan a touch irregular with minor die flaws, otherwise a bold very fine. 3,000 ex Randolph Zander Numismatist, New York, USA, sales list 186, February 1968, item 214. BH060 Commonwealth ( ), Halfcrown, 1653, English shield within laurel and palm branches, initial mark sun, legends in English surrounding, outer beaded circle both sides, rev shields of England and Ireland, with value above, harp with 8 strings, all within beaded circle, date and legend surrounding, 14.39g (N.2722; S.3215). Dark slightly uneven tone, a little pitting in places, otherwise good very fine with sharp underlying details. 700 ex Andrew Wayne Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 140, 24 th May 2006, lot winter@baldwin.co.uk

37 SHILLINGS BH061 BH062 BH061 Edward VI ( ), Shilling, third period, fine silver issue (1551-3), taller facing crowned portrait, rose to left, value to right which breaks linear circle surrounding as does cross on crown, initial mark y both sides, HIB type legend, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 6.21g (N.1937; S.2482). Attractive light tone, very slightly double-struck in parts, otherwise a pleasing good very fine with a bold portrait. 850 BH062 Edward VI, Shilling, third period, fine silver issue (1551-3), taller facing crowned portrait, emaciated bust style, rose to left, value to right which breaks linear circle surrounding as does cross on crown, initial mark y both sides, HIB type legend, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 5.31g (N.1937; S.2482). Lightly toned, a little wear to high points and one or two tiny areas of metal starvation at rim from strike, otherwise nearly very fine and rare. 650 BH063 BH064 BH063 Edward VI, Shilling, third period, fine silver issue (1551-3), facing crowned portrait, rose to left, value to right, initial mark Tun both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 5.51g (N.1937; S.2482). Dark old tone, obverse a touch off-centre with a few small hairline scratches by value, otherwise an attractive very fine. 500 BH064 Edward VI, Shilling, third period, fine silver issue (1551-3), facing crowned portrait, rose to left, value to right, initial mark Tun both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 6.14g (N.1937; S.2482). Attractive light tone, just one or two minor hairlines, an attractive extremely fine with a pleasing portrait and some lustre in legends. 750 BH065 Philip & Mary ( ), Shilling, 1554, profile busts facing each other, crown above, date either side, full titles, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, value either side at top, 6.39g (N.1967; S.2500). Toned, a little short of metal in places, but otherwise a well-struck good very fine for issue, scarce with such clear portraits. 3,500 Ex Richard Margolis Numismatist, New Jersey, USA, List 29, 1967, item 136. Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

38 BH066 BH067 BH066 Elizabeth I ( ), Shilling, second issue ( ), initial mark Martlet (1560-1) both sides, crowned bust left, type 3C, without rose rev quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, no date, 6.30g (N.1985; S.2555). Attractive dark tone, flan a touch irregular, tiny nick behind hair, otherwise nearly extremely fine with a good portrait. 975 Ex A H Baldwin, February Spink Numismatic Circular, May 2011, HS4535. BH067 James I ( ), Shilling, first coinage, second crowned bust right, value behind, initial mark Thistle (1603-4), legend and outer beaded circle surrounding, rev struck en médaille, quartered shield of arms, 5.88g (N.2073; S.2646). Well-toned, a little softly struck in parts, a full flan struck very fine with some iridescence in legends. 375 With old B A Seaby ticket from BH068 Charles I ( ), Shilling, Tower Mint Group D, crowned bust left, type 3a, value behind, initial mark Tun (1636-8) both sides, no inner circles rev quartered oval shield of arms, no inner circles and no CR, 6.13g (N.2225; S.2791). Attractively toned, flan a touch irregular in shape, good very fine. 375 ex Mark Rasmussen Numismatist, List 24 item 76. The Final and Rarest Type of Pontefract Shilling Struck After the Death of Charles I BH069 Charles I, Shilling, 1648, obsidional coinage, Pontefract besieged, on octagonal shaped flan, Post Mortem type, in the name of Charles II after the death of his Father, crown above legend in two lines, HANC: DE / VS: DEDIT, date below, linear circle and legend surrounding CAROL: II: D: G: MAG: B. F: ET: H: REX, outer beaded circle both sides, rev struck en médaille, castle gateway with flag at top P and C either side of flag, ground below, OBS to left, cannon to right, legend around POST: MORTEM: PATRIS: PRO: FILIO 4.36g (Hird 282-4; Brooker 1235; N.2649; S.3151). Lovely cabinet tone, very slightly double struck in parts, almost extremely fine and rare, has been graded and slabbed by N.G.C. as XF45. 12,500 ex Bobly Collection, this coin bought from Bernard Hearn of London Nomos Fixed Price list No. 4, Winter 2011, item 125. Ian Gordon Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 90, 23 rd May 2012, lot NGC certification winter@baldwin.co.uk

39 SIXPENCES BH070 BH071 BH070 Elizabeth I ( ), Sixpence, 1561, milled issue, crowned bust left with ornate dress, large rose behind, initial mark star both sides, rev inverted die axis, quartered shield of arms over long cross fourchée, date above, 3.11g (N.2024; S.2593). Pleasing cabinet tone, just a few tiny hairlines and cabinet friction to high points, otherwise a pleasing extremely fine. 1,250 ex H J Hoby, Spink Auction 84, 21 st May 1991, lot 299. Alfred Bole, Collection of Sixpences part I, Dix, Noonan and Webb auction 89, 29 th September 2010, lot BH071 James I ( ), Sixpence, 1608, second coinage, fourth bust right, value behind, initial mark Coronet both sides, rev quartered shield of arms, date above, 2.52g (N.2103; S.2658). Struck from rusty dies, toned a bold very fine. 425 BH072 Charles I ( ), Sixpence, 1646, obsidional coinage, Newark besieged, on lozenge shaped flan, large crown over value, C to left, R to right, beaded border both sides, rev inscription and date, 2.68g (Hird 267-9; Brooker 1228; N.2642; S.3146). Toned, a little softly struck at centre, otherwise nearly very fine on a broad flan, and with some gilding remaining from the original source plate, rare. 1,950 ex Randolph Zander Numismatist, New York, USA, sales list186, February 1968, item 217. GROATS BH073 Henry V ( ), Groat, London Mint, Class C, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on seven cusps, mullet on right shoulder, beaded inner circles and legend surrounding, single saltire stops, initial mark cross pattée both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, double saltire stops, 3.65g (N.1387B; S.1765). Well-toned, a touch double-struck in places, otherwise a bold very fine, reverse better. 750 ex Spink Numismatic Circular 2011, March 2011, HS4445. BH074 Henry VI, First Reign ( ), Groat, annulet issue ( ), Calais Mint, facing crowned bust within tressure of nine arcs, annulet either side, fleurs on six cusps, initial mark incurved pierced cross (1422-7) both sides, saltire stops, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, two angles with central annulet, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, double saltire stops, 3.67g (N.1446; S.1836). Toned, a few small hairline marks, good very fine. 200 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)

40 BH075 BH076 BH075 Henry VI, First Reign, Groat, rosette mascle issue ( ), Calais Mint, facing crowned bust within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on six cusps, initial mark Cross Patonce ( ), rosette and mascle stops, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, initial mark plain cross ( ), rosette, mascle and double saltire stops, 3.54g (N.1446; S.1859). Lightly toned, a few small marks and very light pitting, otherwise almost extremely fine with a clear portrait. 350 BH076 Edward IV, First Reign ( ), Groat, light coinage ( ), London Mint, facing crowned bust within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on seven cusps, quatrefoils by neck, initial mark Sun (1467-8) both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, lis after S of CIVITAS, 2.93g (N.1569, S.2000). Lightly toned, flan just slightly undulating, a few small hairlines, nearly very fine. 150 BH077 BH078 BH077 Edward IV, First Reign, Groat, light coinage ( ), Bristol Mint, facing crowned bust within tressure of nine arcs, fleurs on six cusps, quatrefoils by neck, B at breast, initial mark Sun (1467-8) both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.03g (N.1580; S.2004). Light attractive tone, a little short of flan at legends, but otherwise a well-struck and pleasing good very fine. 375 BH078 Edward IV, Second Reign ( ), Groat, London Mint, facing crowned bust within tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark large Annulet (1471-2) both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 3.05g (N.1631; S.2096). Toned, a little softly struck at centre and a few light hairlines, good fine. 95 Rare Richard III Groat with Boar s Head Mint Mark BH079 Richard III ( ), Groat, London Mint, crowned facing bust within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, initial mark Boar s Head type 2 both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.75g (N.1679; S.2156). Pleasing old tone, obverse struck a touch off-centre but otherwise a well-struck bold very fine with a good portrait. 3,000 BH080 Henry VII ( ), Groat, London Mint, crowned facing bust with single arch to crown, within tressure of 6 arcs, initial mark Crosslet (1504-5) both sides, rev long cross fourchée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.98g (N.1706; S.2200). Dark old tone, nearly very fine winter@baldwin.co.uk

41 BH081 BH082 BH081 Henry VIII ( ), Groat, second coinage ( ), London Mint, second crowned bust in profile right, initial mark Lis ( ) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, saltires in forks, 2.69g (Laker type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Attractively toned, just a touch of wear to high points, good very fine with a pleasing portrait, and rare in this grade. 650 BH082 Henry VIII, Groat, second coinage ( ), London Mint, second crowned bust in profile right, initial mark Arrow ( ) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, saltires in forks, 2.63g (Laker type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Toned, a few small abrasions across portrait, otherwise good very fine. 650 BH083 BH084 BH083 Henry VIII, Groat, second coinage ( ), York Mint, issue of Archbishop Wolsey ( ), crowned profile of bust right, initial mark Voided Cross ( ) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms on long cross fourchée, two keys and cardinal hat below, TW by shield for Archbishop Wolsey, 2.75g (N.1799; S.2339). Lightly toned, a bold very fine. 500 BH084 Henry VIII, Groat, second coinage ( ), York Mint, issue of Archbishop Wolsey ( ), crowned profile of bust right, initial mark Voided Cross ( ) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms on long cross fourchée, two keys and cardinal hat below, TW by shield for Archbishop Wolsey, 2.43g (N.1799; S.2339). Toned, struck somewhat off-centre both sides, otherwise very fine. 375 BH085 BH086 BH085 Henry VIII, Groat, second coinage ( ), London Mint, second crowned bust in profile right, initial mark Arrow ( ) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, saltires in forks, 2.78g (Laker type D; N.1797; S.2337E). Toned, practically very fine / very fine. 275 BH086 Henry VIII, Groat, third coinage (1544-7), London Mint, older crowned bust facing half-right, annulet on inner circle, initial mark Lis (1544-7) both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, pellets in annulets in forks, 2.02g (N.1844; S.2370). Toned, some surface porosity and roughness to edges, otherwise nearly fine. 75 BH087 Mary (1553-4), Groat, crowned bust left, initial mark Pomegranate both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 2.03g (N.1960; S.2492). Dark cabinet tone, a few tiny hairline scratches to obverse, otherwise about very fine and scarce. 350 Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0)