12th Feb, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
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A Collection of USA Silver Certificates and Bank Notes, highlights include; 3x one dollar silver certificates, series of 1923, two of which are about uncirculated; 2x one dollar silver certificates, series of 1934, both extremely fine or better; a Hawaii issue one dollar silver certificate, series 1935A, fine; sold together with a number of other mostly 1934A-C silver certificates of different denominations; a series of 1928 legal tender issue five dollars, extremely fine; and 11x two dollar notes from 1963-2003 (23 notes)
Sold for £350
Estimated at £150 - £200
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 12th Feb, 2025
This sale will feature a wide variety of lots covering all areas of the numismatic spectrum, from ancient and hammered coins to modern proof sets and bullion coinage. This sale will also include an extensive banknote section, with a particular focus on English, Scottish, and provincial issues.
One of the most interesting coins to be offered is a rare King Offa penny dating from around 765-792 AD. This coin is believed to originate from the Canterbury Mint, with the moneyer Ealred's name appearing on the reverse. The penny was discovered by a metal detectorist near Holbeach, Lincolnshire, and was submitted to the Portable Antiquities Scheme for recording. The PAS has declared it a ‘find of note’, as it is only the second Offa coin with the moneyer Ealred recorded in Lincolnshire and the fifth recorded across the scheme as a whole. Significantly, this is the only example of an Offa penny with this particular portrait issue and moneyer documented by the Portable Antiquities Scheme. Although the coin is a little nibbled around the edge, the bust and legends are clear and well-struck. This is an unmissable opportunity to bid on an extremely rare coin.
The coin section also includes several other intriguing lots, such as a William I Paxs Penny, originally purchased from Baldwins before the Second World War. Additionally, we have a fantastic example of a George I halfcrown from 1715; all halfcrowns from George I's reign are scarce, making this high-grade piece especially desirable. Another highlight is a George VI Proof Sovereign from 1937. Gold coins from George VI's reign are rare and sought after, with only 5,501 sovereigns minted.
Lots 108-223 will have a commission rate of 15% +VAT, all other lots will have a commission rate of 24% +VAT
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