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

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 lustrousExtremely Fine condition, estimated at £480-800 (lot 12). We are also pleased to offer a wide rangeof Roman Imperial coins, one of which is a popular issue of Domitian featuring a design which recallsthe famous legend of Romulus and Remus and the She-Wolf that cared for them in their infancy. Thecoin is estimated at £180-300 and is a Very Fine issue of this rare and popular coin (lot 8). The mixedRoman Imperial coin lots feature between 10 and 15 coins per lot and are sure to be popular amongcollectors given their wide scope and different designs (lots 13-19).

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 Britishcoinage, estimated at £120-180 (lot 29). Progressing chronologically we come to a star item of theauction - the fantastic Edward VI Sovereign of the Third Period. The obverse shows the young kingholding orb and sword, while the reverse shows the quartered shield, supported by a lion anddragon to either side. It is estimated at £10,000-15,000 and is a very pleasing example withattractive toning (lot 31).

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 thequintessential British coin is certified and graded by NGC as Proof 63 Ultra Cameo. Designed byWilliam Wyon, the master craftsman behind other British iconic coins such as the Una and the LionFive 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).

We are pleased to offer a superb run of gold proof five pounds, all certified and graded by NGC. Thefirst 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 completelyuntil 2018, all of which are in Proof 70 Ultra Cameo grade (lots 82-109). There are a further twopopular issues in Proof 69 Ultra Cameo grade dated 2017 and 2018 (lots 110 & 111). In the modernsection we are also pleased to offer examples of the ever popular 1989 one year type design, in theform of a gold proof Two pounds and a gold proof 3-Coin Set (lots 114 & 115).

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

The auction also features a good selection of medals, including an issue from 1821 commemoratingthe 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. Theauction is live now for pre-bidding on the Sovereign Rarities website, as well as online platformsSixBid, NumisBids and Numis24. Please contact info@sovr.co.uk for any enquiries.

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