Lot 15: 1854 Gold Sovereign WW incuse NGC MS 61 #6055712-025 (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold sovereign, 1854. London. WW incuse.
Second young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; WW incuse on truncation; date below truncation; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 61, certification number 6055712-025.
Lot 23: 1859 Gold Sovereign Ansell NGC AU 53 #4246398-001 (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901.
Gold sovereign, 1859. London. Ansell.
The name 'Ansell' sovereign comes from George Frederick Ansell who worked at the mint and contributed to refining its processes. In 1859 a gold batch valued at £167,539 was deemed unfit for striking coinage due to its brittle nature. Ansell discovered a way to refine this batch without annealing and added the second hairband to Victoria's bust for easy identification, yet disguised enough to enter circulation. Ansell's coins were found to be much tougher than other sovereigns and he was awarded an official Thank You note by the Royal Mint along with £100 for his efforts. These Ansell sovereigns are some of the most sought after varieties due to the unusual story behind them.
Second young head of Victoria facing left; hair held in place by two ribbons, lower ribbon with an additional line that signifies the Ansell variety; date below truncation of bust; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU 53, certification number 4246398-001.
Lot 55: 1937 Gold Sovereign Proof Box (AGW=0.2355 oz.)
UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
Gold sovereign, 1937. Royal Mint. Proof.
Issued in the four coin set for the coronation on 12 May 1937. The plain edge indicates that this is a commemorative coin not intended for circulation as the United Kingdom came off the gold standard in 1931 due to the Great Depression.
Bare head of King George VI facing left; HP below; GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge plain.
Comes with a box.
