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Lockdales, HOSKER HAYNES, St James's Auctions, and Spink's recently held auctions featuring a range of rare and valuable coins, banknotes, and medals. Notable sales included an Elizabeth II gold proof sovereign, a VIGO halfcrown of Anne, a George V British India commemorative sporting medal, an Anglo-Viking coinage St Edmund Memorial halfpenny, a James II five guineas coin, a China, Taiwan silver ten cents coin, and a Victoria pattern halfcrown. The auctions showcased items from various time periods and regions, with some exceeding their estimated values. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides information for collectors of Jubilee and Old Head florins, specifically focusing on the years 1887 to 1901. It explains that the decision to create a new coinage was made in 1879 due to dissatisfaction with the current designs, not in relation to Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee. The article discusses the designers of the coins, Joseph Edgar Boehm and Leonard Wyon, and the public demand for the Jubilee coins. It also mentions the negative reaction to the new designs and the inclusion of the Queen's title as Empress of India on the coins. The article concludes by discussing the variations and characteristics of the Jubilee Head florins, including their rarity and value, as well as providing tips for collectors. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses recent developments in the numismatic market, including the sale of the Geoffrey Cope Collection and the upcoming sale of Lars Emil Bruun's collection. The prices achieved for certain coins in these collections were impressive and made dealers reconsider their pricing. The article also mentions the challenges faced by UK auctioneers in finding quality material for general sales and the importance of conducting appropriate research before consigning coins. Additionally, the article highlights the closure of Roma Numismatics due to controversy surrounding the falsification of provenance. [Extracted from the article]