LOT 4066
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Halfcrown. Dated 1900. London mint. Old Head type.
Design by Sir Thomas Brock. VICTORIA DEI • GRA • BRITT • REG •, crowned, veiled and draped bust to left; T.B. in small lettering beneath truncation / FID • DEF • IND• IMP •, crowned spade-shaped shield surrounded by Collar of the Garter within beaded border; date and denomination around below. Bull 2786; ESC 734; SCBC 3938. Extremely Fine. Toned.(14.07gr, 32mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Great Britain. Stuart, Anne AR Penny. Dated 1703. Tower (London) mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
ANNA • DEI • GRATIA •, draped bust to left, with hair tied in fillet / • MAG • BR • FRA • ET • HIB • REG J7-03, crowned denomination. SCBC 3599. 0.50gr, 13mm, 6h.
Good Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Groat. Dated 1841. Royal mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Designs by William Wyon and Jean Baptiste Merlen. VICTORIA D: G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F: D:, diademed head to left / Seated Britannia holding trident, shield with the Union flag beside; date below in exergue; FOUR PENCE around. Bull 3329; ESC 1935; SCBC 3913. 1.86gr, 16mm, 12h.
Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Great Britain. Stuart (Orange), William III and Mary AR Halfcrown. Dated 1689 and RY PRIMO.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
GVLIELMVS • ET • MARIA • DEI • GRATIA, conjoined busts to right, William laureate, Mary bare-headed (first busts) / • MAG • BR • FR • ET • HIB • REX • ET • REGINA •, (2nd) shield; crown with frosted caul and interior and pearls above, date flanking crown. Edge inscription: DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI PRIMO. SCBC 3435. 14.89gr, 33mm, 6h.
Fine. Toned.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
