Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678 39mm diameter in silver by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, MORIENDO . RESTITVTIT . REM . E . GODFREY, Reverse: A prostrate figure being strangled by a man leaning over him, the scene blessed by a papal figure holding a BVLLO (decree) TANTVM RELIGIO POTVIT, Lettered Edge: CERVICE . FRACTA . FIDEM . SVSTVLIT . ATLAS . XNS . 1678, 27.49 grammes, Eimer 257a GVF and nicely toned
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678 39mm diameter in silver by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, MORIENDO . RESTITVTIT . REM . E . GODFREY, Reverse: A prostrate figure being strangled by a man leaning over him, the scene blessed by a papal figure holding a BVLLO (decree) TANTVM RELIGIO POTVIT, Lettered Edge: CERVICE . FRACTA . FIDEM . SVSTVLIT . ATLAS . XNS . 1678, 28.84 grammes, Eimer 257a, NVF with some surface marks and edge knocks
Russia seals (2) for grain or flax, late 18th/early 19th Century, the first date 179- (last digit off-flan), the second dated 1801, approaching Fine, both or irregular flans, along with a third seal, in lead, with Cyrillic text, VORONKOVO, stated by the vendor to be a seal of medicine, undated, Fine on an irregular flan, also a Papal Bulla, this with the appearance of a modern copy, Benedict XII (1335-1342) VF
Papal Medal 1963 Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) Second Session of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, 50mm diameter, silvered, Obverse: Bust of the Pope left, with hands joined in prayer, below: E.MANFRIDI to the left and E.SENESI to right. PAULUS VI PONT MAX., Reverse: Figure of Jesus in the centre preaching to the 12 apostles seated around him, ECCE EGO VOBISCUM SUM OMNIBUS DIEBUS USQUE AD CONSUMATIONEM SAECULI - CONCILIUM OECUMENICUM VATICANUM SECUNDUM 1963, signed E. Manfrini below. The medal has the obverse of the one described in number 67 of the volume 'The Pontificates of Paul VI and John Paul I in medal' by Macri-Marinelli and the reverse of the one described in number 160 -1962 of the volume 'John XXIII in medal' by Adolfo Modesti - GEF and unpublished with this obverse/reverse pairing
Medals, includes some world examples in base metal (35), includes Hudson Bay Company 1970, GB Royal Mint Queens Award to Industry 1973 dump-style striking in silver (?) 23.5 grammes, boxed, Robert Raines- Sunday Schools 1880 in white metal (2), Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar (5), Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991, boxed, Vatican, Papal medal 1975 51mm diameter, along with GB and World in base metal, the majority 20th Century and a group of pins, badges and a few Paranumismatic items (21) a few Naval-related, in mixed grades to EF, Coins (2) GB Sixpence 1944 F/VF and Germany 5 Marks 1968 J 150th Anniversary od the Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiff Eisen EF
Dassier's Kings and Queens of England - James II 1633-1701 Eimer 526 (minted 1731) 40mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier. Obverse Bust left draped, IACOBUS.II.D.G.MAG. BR.FR.ET.HIB REX. Reverse: A Tomb with the seated figure of Religion upon it, holds a chalice with a host, amid various ornaments of Roman Catholicism: a cross, a crucifix on a chain and a Papal Tiara with the keys of St. Peter ,NAT. 13 OCT. 1633 CORONAT. 23 APR 1685 MORT. 5 SEPT. 1701. GVF. Note: James died in exile in Saint-Germain, the last Stuart monarch in the direct male line, with Queen Anne being the last Stuart monarch
Papal Bulla seal in lead, Alexander IV (Rinaldo di Jenne) 1254-1261 Obverse: facing busts of St. Peter and St. Paul, Reverse: ALE / XANDER / .PP.IIII. In three lines, 47.96 grammes, GVF for wear, missing some flan at 6 and 12 o'clock, we note similar items being offered at over £300 on internet websites
Joaquim Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti (January 17, 1850 – April 18, 1930) spectacular 8 ounces gold medal 1906, Arcoverde was the first Cardinal to be born in Latin America. He was known as "Cardeal Arcoverde". Only three of these medals were struck one for The Pope in The Vatican, one for Cardinal Arcoverde and this one which was given to President Rodrigues Alves President of Brazil 1902 -1906. Choice MS65 graded and encapsulated by NGC and attributed by them with the provenance of Alves. So exceptionally rare and desirable in many respects the Papal and Catholic significance, the Latin American significance the spectacular size (8 oz gold) and design, and thought to be the only one available to commerce so unique to the general collectors market. Ex Heritage April 2015 Lot 29441 realised $17,037.50
Italy - Papal States. Clement XIV (1769-1774) bronze Medal Anno VI (1774) UNC, Spink-1931, 39mm diameter in bronze, by Cropanese About EF and nicely toned
Vatican, Papal medals (6), cast copper dated1679, 34mm., Innocent XI, bronze, by Hamerani 36mm., Clement XI, bronze 35mm, Benedicto XIII bronze, by Hamerani, another Bendeicto XIII dated 1725 by Hameranus, bronze, 40mm., Gregory XVI, bronze by Girometti, 44mm., Generally GVF.
Medals a wide ranging group (35) includes Papal, Farming, Gardening, Ambulance, Red Cross, Football, School attendance, and a Fontwell Park Racecourse badge, in mixed grades, 4 boxed
Medal undated and without legends each side showing two heads, one side depicting one of Pope and one of devil, of similar style to an anonymous 17th Century anti-Papal painting, 28mm diameter and weighing 8.86 grammes, VF
Pope Pius VII canonisation of the saints 1807 NEF in silver mount, as part of a group of Papal medals a varied group (17) mostly base metal with a few in silver, in mixed grades to GEF
Papal & Austrian Medals (4), 16th C issues, League against Turks 1571 by Rossi, Cardinal Granvella by G. Melon, John of Austria by G. Melon, Pope Julius II medal, rev. fortresas & ships. All bronze issues, cast or later struck. GVF. (4).
Papal Medals (3) Clement VIII 1592-1605 40mm diameter in copper EF with some light surface pitting and small area of verdigris, Gregory XIII 1572-1585 37mm diameter in copper EF with some light flan stress on the obverse, Eugene IV 1431-1447 Restrike 42mm diameter in copper, GEF toned
Papal Medals (6) Alexander VIII by Hamer bronze 38mm., Sixtus IIII bronze 40mm. Cast, another Sixtus IIII bronze 44mm., Paul II bronze 42mm cast, Martin V bronze 41mm., Leo XIII by Bianchet silver, 30mm. Christ, portrait of on bronze medal, 64mm., Louis XVI bronze medal 1822 by Caque, 51mm., GVF -EF.
Russia (8) commemorative bronze medals from 1960's to 1980's. EF. In damaged card cases. Together with 12 other recent world medals including some Papal. EF. (20).
Italy - VaticanPapal Medal Innocent XI. 1676 37mm diameter in bronze (26.34 gr) by Giovanni Hamerani, Obverse Bust right INNOCENTIVS XI ODESCALCHVS PON : M :Reverse INNOCENS MANIBVS ET MVNDO CORDE, Innocent being carried left on the sedia gestatoria, A/UNC and nicely toned
Vatican, Cardinal Alessandro Papal Medal 1568 by FP ?, bronze, 38mm., Obv. bust left, rev. façade of St Peters Rome with inscription "NOMINI SACRVM". Wear to obverse portrait otherwise AVF.
Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in bronze (2) Eimer 1951 UNC in blue Spink boxes, Papal medal Clemens XI 34mm diameter in bronze Bust of the pope, r., wearing camauro, mozzetta and stole.Reverse HAVRIETIS ? IN ? GAVDIO, Harbour of Civitavecchia.by Ferdinando Saint-Urbain (1658-1738).Mazio, 383.Spink 1615 EF, FAO medals 1965 (3) as part of a group of medals and paranumismatic items (119) includes some larger pieces the majority 20th Century in base metal with a few in silver, in mixed grades
VaticanPapal Medal 32mm diameter in bronze undated (1667-1669) Obverse Bust of Pope Clement IX, left, wearing camauro, mozzetta, and stole. CLEM.IX.PONT.MAX.AN.II Reverse PACE POPVLIS SVIS A DOMINO CONCESSA, Procession of clergy in St. Peter's Square, entering basilica to celebrate a Te Deum for the Peace of Aachen. [Moroni XIV, 55] Fine, PlymouthBurrator Reservoir 1898 44mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse 'PLYMOUTH 21st SEPR 1898 THE BURRATOR RESERVOIR CONSTRUCTE TO AVERT THE DANGER & HARDSHIP TO WHICH THE TOWN WAS FORMERLY LIABLE WAS THIS DAY COMPLETED.THIS MEDAL WAS STRUCK TO COMMEMORATE THE EVENT AND IS THE GIFT OF J.T.BOND MAYOR 1891-1896-1898 in 13 lines Reverse view of the reservoir and surrounding area COMMENCED 9th AUGUST 1893. AREA IS 116 ACRES. CAPACITY 651,000,000 GALLONS, EF, Borough of Plymouth 1896 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse Town arms, Reverse BOROUGH OF PLYMOUTH CREATED 1439 WILLIAM KETHRICHE MAYOR EXTENDED 1896 J.T.BOND MAYOR in 6 lines EF holed at the top, Lusitania medal 1915 55mm diameter cast Eimer 1914a EF, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 25mm diameter in base metal Fine, FranceParis undated 10-sided in base metal Obverse C.DETOUCHE 228 RUE ST.MARTIN 230, Reverse MAISON DE CONFIANCE ORFEVRERIE INVARIABLE PRIX FIXE HORLOGERIE BIJOUTERIE JOAILLERIE Fine
Royal Academy of Music, bronze, to Stanley J.Kilby for elocution 1895. In case of issue. Together with a Royal Drawing Society meda, Papal and other commemorative pieces. Generally GVF.
World Medals (6) including seated female, bronze, no inscription by Brenet. Belgium, Leopold II Agricultural Prize Medal 1876, silver gilt, France small Henri IV/ Louis XVIII bronze medal, SpanishPapal Medal of Ferdinand. Vatican Leo. XIII, 1887, gilt, Antonius Genovensis Medal by Catenacci, bronze, GVF
Innocent XII Papal medal, silver copy, Mercator National Maritime Museum Anniversary Medal, silver, US 1987 2 Troy Oz. silver medal, Padovana Bank 1996 100 year anniversary medal, silver. Together with a Prussian and two other medals. (7) generally EF.
Please browse the results of our past auctions using the navigation tools above.
Or browse our previous auctions using our text-based directory
Sell or auction your old medals
With London Coins selling your material could not be easier. We offer free appraisals, probate valuations, house visits, free collection of bulky material from your home, immediate cash offers and an auctioneering service.
If you have material to sell we offer a straightforward and easy to follow service which gives you the option of consigning your material to auction, or selling it to us direct for cash.
For further details please see our How To Sell Your Coins page and request our information pack.
Buy Commemorative and Campaign Medals
London Coins holds auctions every three months with a dedicated section for Medals. This section covers commemorative and campaign medals.
To receive the next London Coins auction catalogue join our mailing list.