Ending 15th Oct, 2023 13:00 GMT/BST
Assortment of Scottish Hammered Coins, 3 coins comprising; Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots, lion (or hardhead) 1558, (0.88g), second period (1558-60), with Earl of Morton heart and star countermark, these coins were notorious for forgeries and in 1575 were ordered to be returned to Edinburgh and the genuine ones stamped, (S.5450), partial countermark, legends and date mostly clear, Fair/Near Fine; together with; James VI, eightpenny groat, (1.30g), (S.5511), Fair; and, James VI, Eighth thistle merk 1602, (S.5500); Clipped o/wise Fine
Sold for £70
Estimated at £80 - £120
Auction: A Private Collection of a Yorkshire Numismatist – Timed Online Auction, ending 15th Oct, 2023
The Private Collection of a Yorkshire Numismatist is a large and exciting collection featuring coins, tokens, and medallions from across the numismatic spectrum, of interest to collectors of all fields and budgets. The clear focus is on British and Irish coinage with an abundance of quality hammered and milled coinage with most monarchs being represented. In addition, there is a small selection of ancient coins, many interesting foreign coins, and a strong token section, not to mention a variety of commemorative and historic medallions.
Lots 1-9 (Ancient Coins)
Lots 10-61 (English Hammered Coins)
Lots 62-276 (English Milled Coins)
Lots 277-310 (Scottish/Irish/Islands Coins)
Lots 311-351 (World Coins)
Lots 352-375 (Tokens)
Lots 376-386 (Medals and Medallions)
Lot 387 (Coin Cabinet)
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