House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Third/Fourth Issue silver sixpence. Dated 1563 (over 2) AD. Elizabeth's bust left with rose behind / Long cross over coat-of-arms arms with date above. Mintmark "Pheon." ref: S. 2561; N. 1997. Ex-Timeline Galleries, London. 26 mm, 3.02 g. Excellent portrait!!! #elz4112: $325 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Silver sixth Issue shilling, struck 1584-1595 AD. Elizabeth's bust left / Long cross over coat-of-arms arms with date above. Mintmark "Escallop." Fine. ref: S. 2577; N. 2014. Ex-Timeline Galleries, London. Huge 31 mm, 5.97 grams! #elz2171: $299 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Silver shilling, struck 1584-1595 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left / Shield with Royal coat-of-arms. 15 mm, 0.59 g.Excellent detail on her portrait! A very nice little coin. #1277: $150 SOLD
Crusader Britain. Richard I the Lionheart!
Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS in two lines across field, cross above, W below / Crusader cross, AQVITANIE, cross above. ref: Elias 6. 18 mm, 0.73 g. Excellent detail! A wonderful coin. #CM2042x2: $325 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart.
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 18 mm, 0.81 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768. Excellent! From my own personal collection. #GVCM2062: $350 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres). Cross pattee, +RICARDVS REX / PICTAVIENSIS in three lines across field. ref: Elias 8. 19 mm, 1.00 g. Great cabinet-tone with nice contrast. Well-centered. Ex-Spanish collection. #CM2102: $299 SOLD
Crusader Britain. Richard I the Lionheart.
Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres). Cross pattee, +RICARDVS REX / PICTAVIENSIS in three lines across field. ref: Elias 8. 20 mm, 0.85 g. Glossy almost black patina with nice highlights. Well-centered. #CM2041: $250 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 18.5 mm, 0.89 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768. Lovely VF, nicely centered. ex-Jonathan Kern #CM2104: $275 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart.
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 19 mm, 0.74 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768. Near VF, lightly toned. #CM2068: $299 SOLD - Alternate available!
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Large Hammered silver Shilling, Sixth (North Third) issue. London mint, Struck 1582-1583. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV". Mintmark: Bell. 31mm, 5.80 g. ref: North 2014; SCBC 2577. Fine, toned. Well centered, nice portrait. From the Michael Joffre Collection; ex-CNG. #CM2146: $325 SOLD
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, class 3b, Canterbury mint. Struck 1280-1281 AD. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS CANTER. 19 mm, 1.37 g. ref: SCBI 39 (North), 84; North 1017; SCBC 1419. Good VF, toned. ex-CNG. Great portrait. #CM2155: $325 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver sixpence. Third-Fourth (North Second) issues. London mint, Dated 1574. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, "ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HI REGINA" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), date above, "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". Mintmark: eglantine. 25mm, 2.65 g. ref: North 1997; SCBC 2563. Good Fine. Well centered, incredible portrait! From the Michael Joffre Collection; ex-CNG. #CM2145: $375 SOLD
House of Tudor. Henry VIII (1509-1547 AD). Large silver Groat. Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; mintmark: fleur-de-lis. Struck 1538-1541 AD. Crowned & draped bust of Henry VIII right, hENRIC'· VIII'·D'·G'·R'·AGL'·Z·FRAnC' / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, with saltire in forks, POSVI-DEV'·A-DIVTORE'·MEV. 25mm, 2.49 g. ref: North 1797; SCBC 2337E. Near EF, toned, marks. ex-CNG. Nice! #CM2301: $475 SOLD
Medieval England. Richard I "Lionheart" Silver Penny. London mint, struck 1189-1199 AD, moneyer Stivene. Crowned bust facing, hEN]RICVS RE[X / Short cross, +STIVENE•ON•LVN. 19mm, 1.38g. ref: Spink 1346. Scarce! #CM2261: $199 SOLD
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, class 3c, London mint. Struck 1280-1281 AD. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS LONDON. 17 mm, 1.00 g. ref: SCBI 39, 96; North 1018; SCBC 1389. #CM2231: $75 SOLD
King Henry III
Medieval England. Plantagenets. Henry III, 1216-1272 AD. Silver Penny, Long cross, class IIIc. Bury St. Edmunds mint. His crowned facing bust, HENRICUS REX IIP / [moneyers name] S EDMVN, short voided cross with trefoils. ref: Seaby SE1364, North 988. 18 mm, 1.42 g. From my own personal collection. #CM2268: $135 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart, 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Poitou mint. Cross pattée; annulet in fourth quarter / PIC/TAVIE/NSIS in three lines. 17.5mm, 0.65 g. ref: SCBC 8008; Elias 8g. VF, toned. From the R.D. Frederick Collection; Ex Gemini IX (8 January 2012), lot 581; ex-CNG. #CM2286: $375 SOLD
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, class 9b1, York mint. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS EBORACI. 19 mm, 1.01 g. ref: Spink # 1408. North 1037/1. Nicer than photo! #CM2234: $125 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Large Hammered silver shilling, Second issue, struck 1560-1561. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV". ref: Spink 2555. 30 mm, 5.85 g. #CM2128: $299 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver sixpence. Third/Fourth issue. London mint, dated 1571. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM; date 1571 above. 23 mm, 2.15 g. ref: Spink 2559-2563. #CM2466: $125 SOLD
King Edward I
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, London mint. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS LONDON. 19 mm, 1.30 g. ref: Seaby 1382. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CM2115: $199 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver Threehalfpence, dated 1573. Third and Fourth issues. Tower (London) mint; im: acorn. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA ("Elizabeth by the grace of God a rose without a thorn") / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), CIVITAS LONDON; date 1573 above. 16mm, 0.66 g. ref: North 2000; SCBC 2569. Fine, deep gray tone, much darker than photo. From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection; ex-CNG. #CM2487: $275 SOLD
Medieval England. House of Plantagenets. Edward III, 1312-1377 AD. Silver, half-groat, "Series D”, London mint. Struck 1352-1353 AD. His crowned bust facing in a tressure, +EDWARDVS REX ANGLI Z FRACI / + POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM CIVITAS LONDON with English M in two circles around long cross with four sets of three dots in the inner quarters. 20 mm, 1.88 g. ref: Seaby 1575; North 1154. Dark gray cabinet tone. ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CM2583: $150 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. RARE TYPE!
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w (retrograde "S"!) / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 18 mm, 0.66 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768-var. Dark gray patina, light deposits. Rare! ex-London, UK collection. #CM2503: $250 SOLD
Medieval England. House of Tudor. Henry VII, 1485-1509 AD. Silver Groat, “profile” issue, struck 1505-1509 AD, London mint. His crowned bust right, HENRIC' x VII x DI x GRA x REX x AGL x Z x F' (pheon above) / Long cross over arms. POSVI DEV' : AVDITORE : MEV’, (pheon above). 26 mm, 2.93 g. ref: North 1747. Dark gray old collection cabinet tone. ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CM2582: $650 SOLD
England. House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Threepence, Tower (London) mint, 5th Issue, struck 1580 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA ("Elizabeth by the grace of God a rose without a thorn") / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM; im: Latin cross. 19mm, 1.25 g. Slightly crinkled flan. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CM2680: $175 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Halfgroat. Sixth Issue, struck 1582-1583 AD, Tower (London) mint. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA ("Elizabeth by the grace of God a rose without a thorn") / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), CIVITAS LONDON. 16mm, 1.05 g. ex De Père, WI collection. Dark gray patina. Nice portrait! ex De Père, WI collection. #CM2726: $175 SOLD
Medieval England. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver Penny. New coinage, class 3c. Lincoln mint, struck 1280-1281 AD. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. 19mm, 1.41 g. ref: SCBI 39 (North), 106 (same obv. die); North 1018; SCBC 1389. VF. Ex-CNG. #CM2786: $350 SOLD
Edward I
Medieval England. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver Penny. New coinage, class 4d. London mint, struck 1282-1289 AD. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. 19mm, 1.43 g. ref: SCBI 39 (North), 247; North 1026; SCBC 1397. VF. Ex-CNG. #CM2787: $299 SOLD
Medieval England. House of Lancaster. Henry VI, 1422-1461 AD. Large silver Groat, struck 1422-1427. Annulet issue, Calais mint. His crowned bust facing within polylobe, annulets flanking, HENRIC x D x GRA x REX x ANGL xSx FRANC (pierced cross) / Long cross pattée, trefoils in quadrands, two of which have central annulets; (pierced cross) POSVI o DEVM : AVDITORE' x DEVM around VILLA:CALAISIE:. 26.5 mm, 3.78 g. ref: Seaby 1836, North 1424. Wonderful gray cabinet tone, exceptional detail! ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CM2579: $450 SOLD
IRELAND. "Bad King John". As King, 1199-1216 AD. Silver Penny. Third ('Rex') coinage. Dublin mint; Roberd, moneyer. Struck c. 1207-1211 AD. Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle / Pinwheel (sun) within crescent moon; three stars around; all within triangle; three crosses pattée around legend. 19mm, 1.16 g. ref: D&F 50; SCBC 6228. Toned, scratches. VF. From the WCN Collection. Ex Glendining’s (5 February 1992), lot 196 (part of); ex-CNG. #CM2679: $550 SOLD
Richard the Lionheart!
Anglo-Gallic, Richard I the Lionhearted, Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Billon denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres) mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS REX / PIC/TAVIE/NSIS ([County of] Poitou) in three lines across field. 19.5 mm, 0.94 g. ref: Elias 8, Duplessy Feodales 920, Poey d'Avant 2506, SCBC-SII 8008. ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CM2585: $225 SOLD
RARE Richard the Lionheart Portrait Coin!
England. Richard I. 1189-1199. RARE silver penny, portrait type! Short Cross type, class IVb. Canterbury mint. Uncertain moneyer. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / Voided cross, with four pellets in angles. 17 mm, 1.06 g. ref: North 966; SCBC 1348B. aFine. #CM2196: $399 SOLD
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House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Third/Fourth Issue silver sixpence. Dated 1563 (over 2) AD. Elizabeth's bust left with rose behind / Long cross over coat-of-arms arms with date above. Mintmark "Pheon." ref: S. 2561; N. 1997. Ex-Timeline Galleries, London. 26 mm, 2.92 g. #elz4111: $150 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Silver sixpence, minted 1589. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind,
"ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA"
Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM"
26 mm, 2.96 g. Excellent silver! Great coin. Ex-Frank S Robinson collection. #3290: $225 SOLD
Edward I "Longshanks" of England
1279 - 1307 AD. Silver penny
obv: Facing bust of King Edward
rev: Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant.
#656: $75 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I.
Silver threepence, dated 1573.
Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind,
"ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA"
Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM 1573"
19 mm, 1.44 g. Great grey cabinet tone. #06685: $325 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I.
Silver sixpence, dated 1594.
Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind,
"ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI"
Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM 1554"
26 mm, 2.72 g. Magnificent example! #76100: $375 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Hammered silver sixpence, dated 1569. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA", Mint mark coronet above / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), date above, "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". Intermediate bust, Third and Fourth coinage. Spink ref #2562. 26 mm, 2.58 g. #CM2085: $225 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Large silver sixth-issue shilling struck 1587-1589 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI", crescent mint mark above / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". Big 31 mm, 5.88 g. Excellent cabinet tone. #CM2086: $375 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver half groat, London mint. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, ROSA SINE SPINA ER / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), CIVITAS LONDON. ref: S2579. 17 mm, 0.85 g. ex-Frank S. Robinson. #CM2105: $125 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver sixpence, dated 1578/7. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), date above, "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". Well centered, visible portrait. Light scratches otherwise quite nice. 26 mm, 2.50 g. Nice patina, terrible photo! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CM2116: $250
SOLD
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, London mint. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS LONDON. 20 mm, 1.26 g. ref: Seaby 1382. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Nice contrast, coin nicer than photo! #CM2185: $150 SOLD
King Henry VIII
House of Tudor. Henry VIII (1509-1547 AD). Large silver Groat. Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; mintmark: rose. Struck 1526-1544 AD. Crowned & draped bust of Henry VIII right, hENRIC'· VIII'·D'I·G'·R'·AGL'·Z·FRAnC' / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI-DEV'·A DIVTORE'·MEV. 24mm, 2.31 g. ref: North 1797; SCBC 2337E. VF, toned, old light scratches on reverse under tone. Awesome portrait! #CM2205: $425 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver sixpence, Fifth issue, dated 1592 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV". 26 mm, 3.01 g. ref: Spink 2578A. Toned, Fine+ with great portrait! #CM2159: $325 SOLD
Plantagenets. King John, 1199-1216 AD. Silver Penny. Short Cross type, class Vb1/Va2, London mint; Fulke, moneyer. Struck in the name and types of Henry II, 1205. Crowned facing bust, holding scepter / + FVLKE • ON • LVND, voided short cross; quatrefoils in angles. 18mm, 1.25 g. Cf. SCBI 56 (Mass), 1257; North 970bi/969aii; SCBC 1350C. VF, toned, holed to be used as jewelry in antiquity! From the R.D. Frederick Collection, ex-CNG. #CM2285: $450 SOLD
King Henry V
Great Britain. Lancastrians. Henry V, 1413-1422 AD. Silver penny, York mint. Crowned bust of Henry V facing within circle of pellets. Mullet to both left and right of crown / Cross with Quatrefoil in center dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant. 14 mm, 0.40 g. ref: Spink # 1790. North 1404. Edges clipped in antiquity. A rare type! #CM2230: $99 SOLD
King Henry VI
Medieval England, House of Lancaster. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461 AD. Silver Halfpenny. Annulet issue, London mint. Struck 1422-1430 AD. His crowned facing bust, HENRIC’ REX ANGL’ / Long cross; three pellets in quarters, double saltire stops, annulets in 2nd and 3rd quarters, VIL LA CAL IS’. 14mm, 0.44 g. ref: North 1434; SCBC 1848. VF, toned. ex-CNG. #CM2225: $225 SOLD
Great Britain. Charles I (1625-1649 AD). Copper "rose" farthing. Rose with double-arched crown above, FRAN : ET · HIB : REX / Crown with double arch; crossed scepters through the crown, CAROLVS · D : G MAG BRIT. 13 mm, 0.75 g. Lovely coppery tone. ref: Spink 3201-3205; Peck 288-326; Montagu 5-6. #CM2331: $125 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver sixpence. Third issue. London mint, dated 1564. Mintmark: pheon. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, ELIZABETH D G ANG FRA ET HIB REGINA / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM; date 1564 above. 23.3 mm, 2.22 g. ref: North 1997; SCBC 2561. Toned Fine. Nice portrait! #CM2317: $275 SOLD
Medieval England. Richard I "Lionheart" Silver Penny. London mint, struck 1189-1199 AD, moneyer Stivene. Crowned bust facing, hEN]RICVS RE[X / Short cross, +STIVENE•ON•LVN. 18.5mm, 1.03g. ref: Spink 1346. Scarce! #CM2330: $275 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart.
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-W / Crusader cross pattee, +AQVITANIE, small cross above. 17.9 mm, 0.62 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768. Fine. Ex Seltman, bought 10/16/83. #CM2226: $299 SOLD
Scotland! James VI and I
Medieval Scotland. House of Stuart. James VI and I, 1566-1625 AD. Silver Sixpence, dated 1606. “Third bust”, mintmark: escallop. His mantled, crowned bust right, VI behind, IACOBVS : D : G : MAG BRIT : FRA : ET : HIB : REX / Sheild of arms, date above, QVA . DEVS . CONIVNXIT . NEMO . SEPARET. 26mm, 2.81 g. ref: Seaby SE2657. Dark gray old collection cabinet tone. ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CM2580: $225 SOLD
King Edward II
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward II, 1307-1327 AD. Silver penny, class 11a2, London mint. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS LONDON. 19 mm, 1.07 g. Cracked flan. ref: Spink # 1455. North 1060/2. #CM2239: $65 SOLD
Medieval England. House of Lancaster. Henry VI, 1422-1461 AD. Silver Groat, London mint. First reign. Leaf-pellet issue, 1445-1454 AD. His crowned facing bust in tressure of arches; HENRIC x D x GRA x REX x ANGL xSx FRANC / Long cross pattée, three pellets in angles, POSVI DEVM AVDITORE MEVM around CIVITAS LONDON. 25 mm, 2.83 g. ref: Seaby 1917 (sim). Wonderful gray cabinet tone with rainbow tone in some recesses, nice detail! ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CM2581: $250 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver sixpence, dated 1575. Mintmark: pheon. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM; date 1575 above. 20mm, 1.42 g. ref: SCBC 2561v. Slightly crinkled. #CM2409: $150 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 19 mm, 0.92 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768-var. Dark gray patina, good contrast. ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CM2587: $350 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres). Crusader cross pattee, +RICARDVS REX / PICTAVIENSIS in three lines across field. 19.8 mm, 1.04 g. ref: Elias 8. Nice VF with sharp detail. ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CM2664: $299 SOLD
Medieval England, c. 15th Century AD. Time of the Lancastrians through Tudors. Neat Medieval iron buckle with original leather strap! Rectangular in shape with two small rivets holding the leather in place. 2 1/4" x 1 7/8" (5.7 x 4.8 cm). Well-preserved and stable. Ex Los Angeles private collection. #AM2074: $275 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Threepence, Dated 1581. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM. 19mm, 1.59 g. ref: SCBC 2566-var. Ex De Pere, WI collection. #CM2733: $150 SOLD
Great Britain. Copper Halfpenny Token, dated 1793. “Industry has its Sure Reward.” Neat token with a beehive on one side and a heron on the other. Edge with fine hatched-line design. 27mm, 9.32 g. ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CM2642: $150 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Billon denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres) mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS REX / PICTAVIENSIS in three lines across field. ref: Elias 8. 20 mm, 0.96 g. Nice gray cabinet-tone. Well-centered. ex-Nick Jamgochian private collection, Glendale, CA, purchased November 1952, with original envelope! #CM2577: $275 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. RARE TYPE!
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w (retrograde "S"!) / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 18 mm, 0.67 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768-var. This is the rare variety with the omega above RICARDVS and the cross below (as opposed to the other way around). There are a few minor deposits, otherwise very good condition. ex-London, UK collection. #CM2497: $250 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Penny, Tower (London) mint. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA ("Elizabeth by the grace of God a rose without a thorn") / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), CIVITAS LONDON. 16mm, 0.47g. Slightly bent. ref: SCBC 2575. Dark gray tone. Great portrait! #CM2488: $225 SOLD
Great Britain. George III (1760 - 1820 AD). MASSIVE copper two pence "Cartwheel Penny" coin, dated 1797. Laureate bust of George III right, GEORGIUS III D.G. REX / Brittania seated upon a rock with shield, waves around, holding trident and olive branch, ship in the background, BRITANNIA 1797. Minted at Birmingham, England. GIGANTIC 41mm (1 5/8") diameter! 5mm (almost 1/4") thick! Weighs a whopping 57.38 grams. Deep reddish-brown tone. This coin is a monster! Ex Ipswich, Suffolk, UK collection. #CM2743: $175 SOLD - Ask about alternate!
Plantagenets. King John, 1199-1216 AD. "John Lackland". Silver penny, cut for change in antiquity! Crowned bust facing, holding scepter / ILGER ON LVND, Short cross with quatrefoils in quarters. 18x9mm, 0.65 g. ref: SCBC 1351 for type. Dark tone with lighter highlights. Nicer visually than this photo suggests. #CM2964: $99 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Sixpence. Fourth issue, dated 1573. Tower (London) mint; im ermine. Crowned bust left, wearing ruff; rose to right, ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV 1573. 25mm, 3.06 g. ref: North 1997; SCBC 2562 for type. Toned, a few light scratches, small flan crack. Fine. From the J. Capozzolo Collection; ex CNG. #CM2988: $299 SOLD
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House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I of England. Silver sixpence, minted 1573 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, "ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA" Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM"
Holed in antiquity to be worn as jewelry. 2.99g, 25mm. #413: $125 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I of England
Silver sixpence, minted 1571 AD
Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind,
"ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA"
Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM"
Good silver and surfaces. 2.42g, 25mm. #412: Sold?
Great Britain. House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I.
Silver sixpence struck 1595.
Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind,
"ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA"
Shield with arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis),
"POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM 1595"
26 mm, 2.34 g. Slightly wavy flan. Nice but worn coin, washed out photo. ref: CE 2596. ex-Guildcraft 1992. #MLV023: $125 SOLD
King James
Great Britain. James I, 1603-1625 AD. Large silver shilling,
struck c. 1604-1619. Crowned bust of James rt., XII behind, IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX / Royal coat of arms with Scottish rampant lion and Irish harp, QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET. Large 32 mm, 5.75 g. ex-Guildcraft 1992. Magnificent! #MLV048: $375 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. Nice detail, well-centered. ref: Elias 4. 18 mm, 0.78 g. ex-Civrac. The nicest I've ever had! #CM2099x2: $399 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Hammered silver sixpence, dated 1567. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA", Mint mark coronet above / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), date above, "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". 27 mm, 2.97 g. Third and fourth issue. Excellent portrait! Nice cabinet tone. #CM2087: $375 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I. Hammered silver three pence, dated 1582. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI", sword mintmark / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), date above, "POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM". Fifth issue. Nice coin with a strong portrait. Spink ref #2573. 18 mm, 1.30 g. #CM2084: $225 SOLD
King Edward I
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, Canterbury mint. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, EDW R ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, trefoil in each quarter of inner circle, CIVITAS CANTOR. ref: S1419. 20 mm, 1.36 g. #CM2090: $275 SOLD
King Henry III
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Henry III, 1216-1272 AD. Silver penny, Moneyer Nicole, Canterbury mint. Crowned head of Henry III facing, HENRICVS REX III / Long cross with three pellets in each quadrant, NICOLE ON CANT. ref: Seaby 1368. Bold detail, strong portrait. 18 mm, 1.46 g. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CM2114: $275 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart.
As Duke of Aquitaine, 1172-1189. Silver denier, Bordeaux mint. Cross pattee, +RICARDVS-w / Crusader cross pattee, +AGVITANIE, small cross above. 18 mm, 0.73 g. ref: Elias 4; Poey d'Avant 2768. Near VF, lightly toned. ex- M. Julien collection, Angliers, France. #CM2147: $299 SOLD
Crusader France & Britain. Richard I the Lionheart. Count of Poitou and Duke of Aquitaine 1172-1185 AD, King of England 1189-1199 AD. Silver denier, Melle mint (Deux-Sevres). PICTAVIENSIS in three lines / Crusader cross pattee, +RICARDVS REP. ref: Elias 8. 19 mm, 1.05 g. Great cabinet-tone with nice contrast. Well-centered. #CM2157: $350 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Large Hammered silver shilling, Second (North First) issue. London mint, struck 1560-1561. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZABETH DG ANG FRA ET HI REGINA" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV". Mintmark: cross crosslet. 32mm, 6.44 g. ref: North 1985; SCBC 2555. Good Fine, lightly toned. Well centered, nice portrait. From the Michael Joffre Collection; ex-CNG. #CM2144: $325 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Large Hammered silver shilling, 5th issue. London mint, struck 1594-1596. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, "ELIZAB DG ANG FR ET HIB REGI" / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), "POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV". Mintmark: woolpack. 32 mm, 5.64 g. ref: Sp-2577. Broad-flan, F/VF with bold legends, nicely toned all over. ex-Frank S. Robinson. #NAV134: $325 SOLD
King Henry VIII
House of Tudor. Henry VIII (1509-1547 AD). Large silver Groat. Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; mintmark: Arrow. Struck 1526-1544 AD. Crowned & draped bust of Henry VIII right, hENRIC'· VIII'·D'·G'·R'·AGL'·Z·FRAnC' / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI-DEV'·A-DIVTORE'·MEV. ref: S-2337E. 25mm, 2.48g. Good Fine. Old collection toning, light scratches.
Awesome portrait! #CM2246: $475 SOLD
Great Britain. Plantagenets. Edward I, 1272-1307 AD. Silver penny, class 3c, London mint. Struck 1280-1281 AD. Crowned bust of Edward I facing within circle of pellets, cross above, EDWRD ANGL DNS HYB / Long cross dividing legend into quarters, three pellets in each quadrant, CIVITAS LONDON. 19 mm, 1.35 g. ref: SCBI 39 (North), 96; North 1018; SCBC 1389. VF, lightly toned. Excellent! #CM2156: $350 SOLD
Plantagenets. King John, 1199-1216 AD. Silver Penny, Short Cross type, class 5c, London mint. Cut penny, used to make change! Crowned facing bust, holding scepter, hENRICVS REX / Short cross with quatrefoils in each angle, WALTER ON LVN. 19x9 mm, 0.65 g. ref: Seaby 1352. #CM2314: $135 SOLD
Great Britain. George III (1760 - 1820 AD). MASSIVE copper two pence "Cartwheel Penny" coin, dated 1797. Laureate bust of George III right, GEORGIUS III D.G. REX / Brittania seated upon a rock with shield, waves around, holding trident and olive branch, ship in the background, BRITANNIA 1797. Minted at Birmingham, England. GIGANTIC 40mm (1 5/8") diameter! 5mm (almost 1/4") thick! Weighs a whopping 56.35 grams. Deep reddish-brown tone. This coin is a monster! #CM2405: $175 SOLD
King Henry VIII
House of Tudor. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. Silver Halfpenny, struck 1526-1544. Second coinage, Tower (London) mint; mintmark: lis. His crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée, with three pellets in angles. 11.5mm, 0.30 g. ref: Withers V 1B; North 1815; SCBC 2356. VF, toned, a bit rough. Good portrait. From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XX (25 March 1992), lot 1311. #CM2385: $299 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Hammered silver Threepence, dated 1574. Third and Fourth issues. Tower (London) mint; im: eglantine. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, rose behind, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM; date 1574 above. ref: North 1998; SCBC 2566. 19mm, 1.46 g. Near VF, deep gray tone, much darker than photo. From the Dr. William E. Triest Collection; ex-CNG. #CM2486: $299 SOLD
Great Britain. George III (1760 - 1820 AD). MASSIVE copper two pence "Cartwheel Penny" coin, dated 1797. Laureate bust of George III right, GEORGIUS III D.G. REX / Brittania seated upon a rock with shield, waves around, holding trident and olive branch, ship in the background, BRITANNIA 1797. Minted at Birmingham, England. GIGANTIC 40mm (1 5/8") diameter! 5mm (almost 1/4") thick! Weighs a whopping 55.86 grams. Deep reddish-brown tone. This coin is a monster! #CM2485: $175 SOLD
Great Britain. George III, 1787-1820. Silver Sixpence, dated 1787, Engraved "ET”. His laureate, draped bust right, GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA / Crowned cruciform coat-of-arms around rayed Garter star, M B F ET H REX F D B ET L D S R I A T ET E 1787. Engraved "ET" by an early owner of the coin! Perhaps an individual’s initials. Nice portrait, light cabinet tone. 21.5 mm, 2.94 g. #CM2315: $99 SOLD
Plantagenets. King John, 1199-1216 AD. Silver penny. Short Cross type, class Vb2. Winchester mint; Lukas, moneyer. Struck c. 1205. Crowned bust facing, holding scepter / + MILES ON WINC, Short cross with quatrefoils in quarters. 17mm, 1.29g. ref: North 970; SCBC 1351. VF, toned, areas of light weakness. Ex 1970 Gisors (Eure) Hoard. Ex-CNG. Rare! #CM2422: $399 SOLD
Great Britain. George III (1760 - 1820 AD). MASSIVE copper two pence "Cartwheel Penny" coin, dated 1797. Laureate bust of George III right, GEORGIUS III D.G. REX / Brittania seated upon a rock with shield, waves around, holding trident and olive branch, ship in the background, BRITANNIA 1797. Minted at Birmingham, England. GIGANTIC 41mm (1 5/8") diameter! 5mm (almost 1/4") thick! Weighs a whopping 55.87 grams. Deep reddish-brown tone. This coin is a monster! #CM2618: $175 SOLD - Ask about alternate!
King Henry VIII - Ex Canterbury Cathedral!
Tudor England. Henry VIII, Profile Halfgroat, struck 1526-1532 AD, Canterbury mint. Archbishop Warham. Bust of Henry VIII in profile, HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FR legend and 'cross patonce' mintmark / Long cross over arms dividing W - A initials and CIVI TAS CAN TOR legend for Canterbury mint with 'T' mintmark. 20mm, 1.23 g., card 55 x 20mm. Good very fine; once pierced and plugged behind bust. ex-property of a Kent, UK collector; ex R Dalton, Littlebourne, UK collection; loaned to and exhibited at Canterbury Cathedral. This coin, together with other coins connected with Canterbury, was exhibited at Canterbury Cathedral under the title 'Minting at Canterbury' and was loaned by Mr R. Dalton of Littlebourne; the original descriptive card is included. This coin and story is fantastic! #CM2620: $750 SOLD
Henry VIII
Tudor England. Henry VIII, Facing Bust Penny, struck 1544-1547 AD. Third coins age, London mint. His facing bust with H D G ROSA SINE SP around / Long cross over arms dividing CIVI TAS LON DON legend for London mint. 14.5 x 16 mm, 0.51 grams. Good very fine. Provenance: Found in Wiltshire, UK, in 2005. Literature: S. 2380; N. 1854. Ex Wiltshire, UK collection. A very rare type! #CM2619: $399 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Large silver Groat. Second issue. Tower (London) mint; mm: cross crosslet. Struck 1560-1561 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM. 24mm, 1.96g. ref: North 1986; SCBC 2556. Slightly crinkled flan. #CM2494: $299 SOLD
Great Britain. George III (1760 - 1820 AD). MASSIVE copper two pence "Cartwheel Penny" coin, dated 1797. Laureate bust of George III right, GEORGIUS III D.G. REX / Brittania seated upon a rock with shield, waves around, holding trident and olive branch, ship in the background, BRITANNIA 1797. Minted at Birmingham, England. GIGANTIC 41mm (1 5/8") diameter! 5mm (almost 1/4") thick! Weighs a whopping 55.45 grams. Deep reddish-brown tone. This coin is a monster! #CM2656: $175 SOLD - ask about alt.!
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Penny. Fifth issue. Tower (London) mint; mm: Latin cross. Struck 1580-1581 AD. Crowned bust of Elizabeth left, E D G ROSA SINE SPINA ("Elizabeth by the grace of God a rose without a thorn") / Shield with large cross and coat of arms (passant lions and fleur-de-lis), CIVITAS LONDON. 15mm, 0.49g. ref: SCBC 2575. #CM2493: $225 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Sixpence. Fourth issue, dated 1574. Tower (London) mint; im: eglantine. Crowned bust left, wearing ruff; rose to right, ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV 1574. 26mm, 2.76 g. ref: North 1997; SCBC 2563 for type. Once cleaned, now retoning with some iridescence, a few scratches, peck mark, Great portrait! Good Fine. From the J. Capozzolo Collection; ex CNG. #CM2990: $350 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Threepence. Fourth issue, dated 1573. Tower (London) mint; im: acorn. Crowned bust left, wearing ruff; rose to right, ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV 1573. 19mm, 1.52 g. ref: North 1998; SCBC 2566 for type. Toned, flan flaw on obverse. Fine. From the J. Capozzolo Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory 72732 (mid 1990s). #CM2991: $275 SOLD
House of Tudor. Queen Elizabeth I, 1558-1603 AD. Silver Threepence. Fifth issue, dated 1579. Tower (London) mint; im: Greek cross. Crowned bust left, wearing ruff; rose to right, ELIZABETH DG ANG FR ET HIB REGINA / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV 1579. 19mm, 1.49 g. ref: North 1998; SCBC 2573 for type. Toned, a few scratches. Fine. Nice portrait! From the J. Capozzolo Collection; ex CNG. #CM2992: $299 SOLD
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