SOVEREIGN RARITIES AUCTION XII

Sovereign Rarities is pleased to present our latest auction offering, and first auction of 2024, Auction XII.

 
Lot 8

 
Lot 12

The auction commences with a varied group of ancient coins, including issues from Greece, Rome, and Baktria. Of particular note is the Leo I gold Solidus from Constantinople, which is in lustrous Extremely Fine condition, estimated at £480-800 (lot 12). We are also pleased to offer a wide range of Roman Imperial coins, one of which is a popular issue of Domitian featuring a design which recalls the famous legend of Romulus and Remus and the She-Wolf that cared for them in their infancy. The coin is estimated at £180-300 and is a Very Fine issue of this rare and popular coin (lot 8). The mixed Roman Imperial coin lots feature between 10 and 15 coins per lot and are sure to be popular among collectors given their wide scope and different designs (lots 13-19).

 
Lot 29

 
Lot 31

The British section commences with a very attractive Durotriges, Cranbourne Chase silver Stater, circa 58 BC - AD 43. The coin is About Extremely Fine and is a stunning example of early British coinage, estimated at £120-180 (lot 29). Progressing chronologically we come to a star item of the auction – the fantastic Edward VI Sovereign of the Third Period. The obverse shows the young king holding orb and sword, while the reverse shows the quartered shield, supported by a lion and dragon to either side. It is estimated at £10,000-15,000 and is a very pleasing example with attractive toning (lot 31).

 
Lot 56

Continuing to the Milled British coins, we are pleased to present a pure silver plain edge proof ‘Gothic' crown of 1847, with N/U in UNITA. This stunning example of what has become the quintessential British coin is certified and graded by NGC as Proof 63 Ultra Cameo. Designed by William Wyon, the master craftsman behind other British iconic coins such as the Una and the Lion Five Pounds, the piece is as detailed and expertly executed as one would expect. It is estimated at £20,000-24,000 and displays beautiful toning in a spectrum of rainbow colours (lot 56).

 
Lot 80

 
Lot 97

 
Lot 100

 
Lot 114

We are pleased to offer a superb run of gold proof five pounds, all certified and graded by NGC. The first of which is the George VI 1937 Coronation Five Pounds, graded Proof 63 Cameo, estimated £7,000-7,500 (lot 80). The issues of Elizabeth II commence with 1980 and run almost completely until 2018, all of which are in Proof 70 Ultra Cameo grade (lots 82-109). There are a further two popular issues in Proof 69 Ultra Cameo grade dated 2017 and 2018 (lots 110 & 111). In the modern section we are also pleased to offer examples of the ever popular 1989 one year type design, in the form of a gold proof Two pounds and a gold proof 3-Coin Set (lots 114 & 115).

 
Lot 219

 
Lot 275

The World Section features many interesting and rare coins. From Austria, we are pleased to present a gold proof 100 Corona of 1908. Issued to celebrate the 60 th Anniversary of Franz Joseph's reign, it is a popular and visually pleasing design, estimated £3,000-4,000 (lot 219). The auction also features a good group of Iranian gold coins of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shah, as well as a stunning Mother's Day Medal commemorating Empress Farah I (lots 268-275). From Italy we are pleased to offer an example of the very rare gold Fiorino D'oro, estimated at £7,500-11,000 (lot 276).

 
Lot 307

The auction also features a good selection of medals, including an issue from 1821 commemorating the visit to Ireland and Orange Association silver medal by Mossop, estimated £2,000-2,500 (lot 307).

The auction will take place on 21 st February, with the live auction commencing at 10:30am GMT. The auction is live now for pre-bidding on the Sovereign Rarities website, as well as online platforms SixBid, NumisBids and Numis24. Please contact info@sovr.co.uk for any enquiries.

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