SOVEREIGN RARITIES AUCTION XXI

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V29 2026 INDEX E-SYLUM ARCHIVE

The E-Sylum: Volume 29, Number 10, 2026, Article 16

Sovereign Rarities will be hosting Auction XXI on 10 March 2026, held in conjunction with the Royal Mint. Additional select items are discussed below. The sale features an extensive selection of British coinage spanning from the reign of King Edward III through the hammered and milled series, concluding with the modern issues of Elizabeth II (1952–2022) and Charles III featuring coins from the Great Engravers, Queen’s Beats and Queen’s Effigies Series. -Garrett

Sovereign Rarities are delighted to announce that Auction XXI is now live online at www.sovr.co.uk, culminating in a live sale session on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 10:00am GMT.

Our first auction of 2026, held in conjunction with the Royal Mint, comprises 279 lots. The sale features an extensive selection of British coinage spanning from the reign of King Edward III through the hammered and milled series, concluding with the modern issues of Elizabeth II (1952–2022) and Charles III featuring coins from the Great Engravers, Queen’s Beats and Queen’s Effigies Series.

In addition to British material, the auction includes a selection of Anglo-Gallic and Islamic coins, offering collectors a diverse and historically rich catalogue.

The auction is conducted with a 23% buyer’s premium. Bidders are encouraged to review our full terms and conditions prior to participating and to allow sufficient time for client approval where required.

James II (1685-88) James II (1685-88),gold Two Guineas, 1687, laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA,rev. crowned cruciform shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, date either side of top crown, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX, 16.61g (Schneider 454; MCE 121; Bull EGC 318; S.3399).With pleasant red tone, old graffito scratched in field under 87 of date, otherwise almost very fine and rare.

To read the complete item description, see:
James II (1685-88) (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760496)

Elizabeth II (1952-2022) gElizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Five Pounds, 2002, struck to commemorate the Golden Jubilee, Equestrian portrait of The Queen with the inscription 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRA REGINA FID DEF' around the circumference and 'AMOR POPULI PRAESIDIUM REG' within and '2002' below separated by the central element of the Royal Armsrev. new portrait of The Queen with the denomination 'FIVE POUNDS', both obverse and reverse by Ian Rank- Broadley, 39.94g (S.L10). Proof state with some residue to fields, accompanied by Royal Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity.

To read the complete item description, see:
Elizabeth II (1952-2022) (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=759654)

Charles III (2022 - ), g Charles III (2022 - ), gold proof Five Pounds, 2026, struck in 22 carat gold to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II, bare head left, MJ initials below for designer Martin Jennings, Latin legend surrounding, CHARLES III. D. G. REX. F. D. 5 POUNDS 2026, rev. young laureate head right by designer Mary Gillick, the First Portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II against a background of radial lines, 'PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN 1953 - 1967' surrounding, 39.98g (S.L179). Slabbed and graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo.

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Charles III (2022 - ), (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760621)

Elizabeth II (1952-2022) g Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold Queen's Beasts Quarter-Ounce 10-coin reverse proof Set, 2021, struck in 999.9 fine gold, featuring the ten beasts which featured on statues created by Sculptor James Woodford RA especially for the coronation of Her Majesty the Queen. Crowned head right, JC initials below for designerJody Clark,Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG F. D. 25 POUNDS.,rev. by Jody Clark each coin has the image of each beast with its name below and date 2021 surrounding (S. QBCGS1).A stunning set in original Royal Mint case and presentation black box, with numbered certificate of authenticity.

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Elizabeth II (1952-2022) (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760617)

Hong Kong, Victoria (1837-1901), † Hong Kong, Victoria (1837-1901), silver proof Dollar, 1866, VICTORIA QUEEN, bust of Victoria left, wearing tiara, meander pattern around, rev. denomination and date (KM 10). Attractively toned, slabbed and graded by PCGS PR58.

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Hong Kong, Victoria (1837-1901), (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760472)

Ilkhan, Uljaytu Ilkhan, Uljaytu (AH 703-716), Gold Presentation Quadruple-Dinar, Madinat al-Salam [Baghdad] AH709, 17.04g, 3h (Diler Ilhans Ul-364 but unrecorded in gold; cf Islamic Coin Auction 19, 25 April 2012, lot 141). NGC AU53, very rare.

To read the complete item description, see:
Ilkhan, Uljaytu (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760660)

Mexico, silver Onza, 1979 (13), 1980 (17), CASA DE MONEDA DE MEXICO, and date, "de balancín" minting press, rev. scale, UNA ONZA DE PLATA PURA etc., 33.625g, 0.925 fine silver, 1 oz ASW each (KM M46b). Generally uncirculated, few with insignificant bag marks and/or areas of toning. (30)

To read the complete item description, see:
Lot 276: Mexico, Silver Onza 1979-1980 (30) (https://auctions.sovr.co.uk/index.php?option=com_timed_auction&view=lot_detail&auction_id=31&lot_id=760501)

See www.sovr.co.uk for much more detail about all of these coins, medallions and more!