25th Anniversary of Dunkirk 1940 two medal set comprising 66mm diameter in 22 carat gold 106 grammes and 32mm diameter in 22 carat gold 17 gramms by G.Colley for and on behalf of Slade, Hampton & Sons Ltd. Obverse Churchill three-quarters left WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER, Reverse Battle scene on the beach, UNC and retaining prooflike mint brilliance with some light hairlines, in the blue box of issue with certificate
Abolition of Slavery 1834 43mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis. Obverse: IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE / EXTINCTION / OF / COLONIAL SLAVERY / THROUGHOUT THE / BRITISH DOMINIANS / IN THE REIGN OF / WILLIAM THE IV / AUGt 1 1834, BHM 1665, 26.55 grammes, Fine, pitted, holed for suspension
Albania (16) World War II Order of Bravery 1945 EF and Medal For Bravery 1945, both with screw backs, scarce, Order of Skanderbeg 2nd Class, with screw back VF, Order of Skanderbeg 3rd Class with screw back VF, Long MilitaryService Award in the Armed Forces for NCOs, NEF, Order of Labour 2nd Class, (instituted 1945 to workers and institutions that distinguished themselves in the Socialist construction of the country), screw back, by PraWeMa Fine, Order of Labour 3rd Class, with pin back, by PreWeMa, GVF, Patriotic Achievement Medal, Civil Merit Decoration, in bronze (pre-1962 issue) EF, Order of the Flag, in gilt bronze with red enamelled star EF, Medal for the Liberation of the country 1945, awarded to those who fought against Italian and German Forces in World War II, EF, Order of the Partisan Star, Bronze with red enamel, with screw back, NEF, Motherhood Glory Medals 1944 (3) First Class (9 children), Second Class (6 children), and Third Class (3 children), EF, Naim Fraheri EF, Order For Patriotic Achievements 1992-2002 EF, along with Romania Order of Labour Class III with red and gold enamel 1954-1960, EF boxed
Argentina - Public Works and Services 1890, 34mm diameter in copper, unsigned, Obverse: View of a School building INAUGURACION DE LOS EDIFICIOS ESCOLARES 27 DE APRIL 1890 LA PLATA, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: CONSTRUIDOS / DURANTE EL CORBIERNO / DE / MAXIMO PAZ / SIENDO / DIRECTOR Gral. DE ESCUELAS / EL Dor / EMILIO CARRANZA, 18.83 grammes, GVF
Argentina Medal 1870 Orphans Asylum and School of Arts and Trades, 25mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon. S.C. (minted in England) Obverse: LEY DE 20 AGOSTO 1870 BUENOS AYRES, Reverse: ASILO DE HUERFANOS Y ESCUELA DE ARTES Y OFICIOS, around a legend in 6 lines GOBERNADOR / Dn. EMILIO CASTRO / MINISTRO DE GOBIERNO / Dr.Dn.ANTONIO E.MALAVER / MINISTRO DE HACIENDA / Dn. PEDRO AGOTE, 12.22 grammes, UNC or near so with the odd small spot
Argentina Medal 1898 Charitable Society, Gualeguay, by Orzali, Laying of the Foundation Stone of San Antonio Hospital October 12 1898 38mm diameter in copper, Obverse: Heart, Cross and Anchor, SOCIEDAD DE BENEFICIENCA . GUALAGUAY, Reverse: COLOCACION DE LA PIEDRA FUNDEMENTAL around a legend in 4 lines: HOSPITAL / SAN ANTONIO / 12 DE OCTOBRE / 1898, 19.33 grammes, EF with traces of lustre
Argentina Medal Inauguration of the Church of Saint Domingo 1896 , July 9th, 38mm diameter in copper, Obverse: View of the church, COSTEADA POR EL PUEBLO Y LA MUNICIPALIDAD DEL PARTIDO with ORZALI B.Y.C. below, Reverse: INAUGURACION DE LA IGLESIA SANTO DOMINGO around text in 5 lines: 9 / DE JULIO / PROV. DE BUENOS AIRES / 4 AUOSTO / 1896, 19.61 grammes, NEF with traces of lustre
Austria 1841 Unveiling of the statue of Francis I 50mm diameter in bronze, 63.74 grammes by Scharff. Obverse: Bust of Ferdinand I left FERDINANDO . I. AVGVSTO . AVSTRIAE . IMPERATORE. Reverse: The statue of Francis I with FRANCISCO I AVSTRIAE IMPERATORI GRATA STIRIA on the base, DIVI . PATRIS . MONIMENTVM . INAVGVRATVM . GRAECII with 1841 below, EF
Austria-Hungary 1873 Franz Joseph I World Exhibition - Vienna Award Medal 70mm diameter and weighing 147.17 grammes, by J.Tautenhayn and K.Schwenzer. Wurzbach 2494, Hauser 2911 Obverse: Bust right laureate FRANZ JOSEPH I KAISER VON OESTERREICH, KOENIG VON BOEHMEN ETC., APOST. KOENIG VON UNGARN, Reverse: Fortuna standing left, holding cornucopia and presenting wreaths to spinstress and artisan to left. WELTAUSSTELLUNG 1873 WIEN, In Exergue: DEM VERDIENSTE, EF and pleasing. The 1873 World's Fair, held in Vienna focused upon the theme of 'Culture and Education' and featured nearly 26,000 exhibitors. A variety of award medals were issued for presentation, some of the most impressive being these larger types conveying a large and powerful bust of Franz Joseph engraved by Tautenhayn.
Capture of Portobello 1739 Admiral Vernon. 26mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Half-length bust ADMIRAL VERNON TOOK PORTO BELLO , Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, 5.47 grammes, Eimer 552, a little corrosion, GVF the obverse with facial detail, far superior to most examples of all types that we encounter
Charles I Scottish Coronation 1633 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Eimer 123, Obverse: Bust crowned and draped CAROLVS.DG.SCOTIAE.ANGLIAE.FR.ET.HIB.REX. Reverse: Thistle HING.NOSTRAE.CREVERE.ROSAE, In exergue Coron.18.IV NII . 1633 .R , in an NGC holder and graded AU55, rare in high grades and always sought after
Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, the official Coronation issue Obverse: Bust Left CAROLINA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse: The Queen standing flanked by Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR.HAEC.PATRIA, In exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, Eimer 512, with an attractive colourful tone and underlying original mint lustre, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS.VII.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902, BHM 3767, 56.37 grammes, UNC in the red Birmingham Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 79.76 grammes, UNC or near so with traces of lustre and a few small tone spots, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII a set of 5 medals in white metal, each 38mm diameter Obverse: Conjoined busts right, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Coat of Arms and crossed sceptres, crowned, TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION . JUNE 26th 1902, all lustrous EF one with some uneven tone, all contained in a 'CLARNICO CORONATION CHOCOLATE' cylindrical box, this 15mm deep to hold the 5 medals, the lid depicting conjoined crowned and draped busts of the King and Queen, OUR BELOVED KING AND QUEEN, the box GVF with some small corrosion spots. Note: the medal obverse is used on many regional medals commemorating the Coronation
Coronation of Edward VIII a proposed set for 1937, a 4-piece set by J.R. Gaunt, designed by E. CarterPreston, (Set Giordano CM216, page 363) each with Obverse: Crowned and draped bust right, comprising 20mm diameter, Giordano CM212b in copper gilt, in a bezel mount attached to a bar, 26mm diameter in copper gilt, in a bezel mount with pin back, 36mm diameter in aluminium CM214a, and 36mm in copper gilt CM214b, the last three with Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND /BRITAIN signed E cr P at left base. A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, the last two holed for suspension with attached medal ribands inscribed CORONATION HOSPITAL FUND Lustrous UNC in the blue case of issue with information card, seldom offered as a complete set
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 470 the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse: the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, 14.10 grammes, Good Fine/Fine
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, Eimer 510, in an NGC holder and graded MS61
Coronation of George IV 1821 46mm diameter in bronze by J.G.Hancock, Obverse: Laureate bust left, GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE, Reverse: Crown above GR IV within sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks, Above : CORONATION, Below: AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY JULY 19 1821, BHM 1077, in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN (states BHM 1098 on the label in error)
Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in gold by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Eimer 2046b, BHM 4314, 23.65 grammes, minor hairlines, otherwise choice with practically full mint lustre, comes in the red Royal Mint dated box of issue, a scarce piece with only 422 issued
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831. Attractively toned with reflective fields, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1897 51mm diameter in bronze, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN & EMPRESS 1897, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND ART, all within a wreath, Eimer 1825, awarded to Tom Yates, for Building Construction 1898, A/UNC toned
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) 25mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.89 grammes, NEF with some contact marks and rim nicks
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) the first 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, EF, the second 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, 9.58 grammes, GVF with some heavier contact marks
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) the first 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, EF, the obverse cleaned, in the box of issue, the second 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, 72.58g, EF with some nicks and spots, in the box of issue, the lid detached
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (3) each 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, 84.32 grammes and 84.04 grammes, all EF the first two cleaned, the third with some small edge nicks, each in the box of issue, one box with some tears
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (4) each 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, the first 84.18 grammes, VF with some nicks and thin scratches, the second 85.37 grammes GVF cleaned, the reverse with some staining, the third 83.47 grammes, VF brightly cleaned, the fourth 82.61 grammes, Good Fine with surface marks, each in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issues (9) Eimer 1817, 77.14 grammes, 75.20 grammes, 71.54 grammes, 75.65 grammes, 77.47 grammes, 72.57 grammes, 76.52 grammes, and 70.04 grammes, one GVF, one NEF, the others EF to GEF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.04 grammes, UNC or near so, lightly toned, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.05 grammes, UNC grey toned with touches of blue and magenta, in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, UNC or near so and attractively toned with a small edge nick and some contact marks on the reverse, in the red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.11 grammes, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.13 grammes, UNC the obverse with grey tone and touches of blue and gold, in the red box of issue, the box with an ink stain on the inner lining
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 85.01 grammes, A/UNC in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 85.04 grammes, A/UNC with some small contact marks, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Edward VIII Abdication medal 1936 51mm diameter, matt finish, in silver by J.Pinches Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, EDWARD . VIII . KING AND . EMPEROR . Reverse: 13-line inscription BORN / 23 JUNE 1894 / INESTED : PRINE OF / WALES : 13 JULY 1911 / ASCENDED THE THRONE / ~ 20 JANUARY 1936 ~ / ABDICATED : 10 DECEMBER 1936 / IN FAVOUR OF HIS BROTHER / H.R.H. THE DUKE OF YORK / THE TITLE OF / DUKE OF WINDSOR / BEING CONFERRED / UPON HIM, Edge: Individually numbered C5 54s, 72.34 grammes, Giordano 350c, UNC, Rare
Edward VIII medallion as Prince of Wales - MaoriRugby Team Visit 1927, 51mm diameter in silver by Elkington & Co. Obverse: Crown surmounting crest and motto within inner oval of the Order of the Garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, and, below, Order of the Star of India inscribed HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE, Reverse: A 7-line inscription THE VISIT / OF / THE MAORI / RUGBY FOOTBALL TEAM / TO / GREAT BRITAIN / 1926-1927, 54.30 grammes, Giordano CM115, A/UNC and very rare
Edward VIII proposed Coronation Medal 1937 Vienna Mint, 60mm diameter in bronze, matt finish, by Josef Tautenhayn, Obverse: Bareheaded Effigy left, EDVARDVS VIII : D : G : BRITT : OMN : REX, Reverse: St. Edward's crown 1937 above, FID : DEF : IND : IMP : DIADEMA : ACCEPIT, 80.86 grammes, Giordano CM 301a, BHM 4297, UNC
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by C.Wiener, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, left, crowned, veiled and draped, with a continuous border of roses, thistles and shamrocks. Reverse: Londonia standing opposite the Queen, seated, holds open a gate at the edge of a forest, allowing passage along it's winding pathway. IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882. Eimer 1689, BHM 3128, Welch 17, 195.97 grammes, NEF/GVF the obverse with some minor surface marks. Note: This is number 17 of the series of medals commissioned by the Corporation of London, only 400 pieces were struck
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in white metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES , In exergue: OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, Reverse: Three Muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, BHM 2609, Lustrous UNC, in the fitted case of issue, the lid detached
George Mellor First Conservative Mayor of Ashton under-Lyme June 30 1875 38mm diameter in bronze, Obverse bust facing, Reverse: text in 12 lines : FIRST CONSERVATIVE ALDERMEN OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHTON-UNDER-LYME ELECTED NOVEMBER 9 1874 ISAAC WATT BOULTON JOHN NIELD J.P. JAMES WALKER ELY ANDREW J.P. 22.14 grammes, EF boxed
German States - Prussiaundated (1890) WeddingAnniversary of Wilhelm II and Auguste 45mm diameter in silver and weighing 50.92 grammes, by E.Weigand, Victoria Obverse: Conjoined Busts right WILHELM D.K. KONIG V. PREUSSEN-AUGUSTE VICTORIA D.K.K.V.PR. Reverse: Legend in five lines SEID FROHLICH IN HOFFNUNG GEDULDIG IN TRUBSAL HALTET AN AM GEBET, with ZUM EHEJUBILAUM-ROMER C.12 V.12 around, VF/NVF
German States - Prussiaundated (1890) Wilhem II and Auguste VictoriaGolden Wedding 45mm diameter in silver by E.Weigand, 50.40 grammes, Obverse: WILHELM. D.K.KONIG. V. PREUSSEN . AUGUSTE VICTORIAD.K.K.V.PR, Reverse: ZUM EHE JUBILAUM ROMER C.12 V.12, with SEID FROHICHEN HOFFNUNG GEDULDIG IN TRUBSAL HLTET AN AM GEBET in the centre (Be joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, keep on praying), Lange 619 EF boxed
Germany - Wilhelm II 90mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right uniformed WILHELM II, Reverse: German Empire Eagle crest, undated and unsigned, 292.16 grammes, EF, the reverse with a slightly uneven tone
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm & F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 209.33 grammes , UNC with a few small spots on the legend, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitor's Medal 44mm diameter in silver, unsigned, uniface, Reverse: A dove upon a globe, a banner with EXHIBITOR around it, all within a wreath, EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. Edge: UNITED KINGDOM CLASS 20, No. 46A VF with some edge nicks, in a modern box. Note: Class 20 is 'Clothing for immediate personal or domestic use'.
Halfcrown to Farthing and Medal - Second World War Coinage and Medal Set comprising Halfcrown to Farthing (10 coins) Halfcrown NEF/EF, other coins VG to Fine, and 1939-1945 World War II medal EF, in the Royal Mint box as issued with descriptive booklet
Indian Olympic Games 14th Bombay 1950 52mm diameter in gilt bronze Obverse: The Gateway of India, XIV INDIAN OLYMPIC GAMES BOMBAY 1950 and the Olympic rings, Reverse: Classical athlete riding a quadriga, weight 55.54 grammes, GEF in soft pouch case. Cataloguers note: The 1950 Indian Olympics were held in Bombay for the second time. The Games were due to be held in Bengal, who were unable to stage the event, and at just three months notice, Bombay organised and staged the Games. The Games were held between 4th and 13th February 1950.
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Lancashire and Manchester interest - Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, Prize Medal, 89mm diameter in bronze, undated, by Elkington & Co. Manchester. Obverse: Two female figures standing, with implements of Science and Art, beyond: A city view. Reverse: A crest of Arms and supporters, unnamed, 310.51 grammes, UNC or near so with a few minor spots
Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Russia 42mm diameter in white metal by Messrs. Pinches. Obverse: Heads of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria within oval medallions, the Prince bareheaded, the Princess wearing a chaplet of roses. thistles and shamrocks, their names above. Torch entwined with ribbon between, Reverse: The shields of the Prince and Princess within open wreath, sun above. MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL SAINT JAMES'S JANy 25th 1858, 19.94 grammes, BHM 2626, EF with some small spots
Medallic Gold 2021 Duke of Edinburgh Memorial 8.00 grammes of 22 carat gold, hallmarked on the obverse, Gold Proof FDC in the Harrington & Byrne box as issued with their certificate
Medallic issues - 2012 a 4-piece set 100th Anniversary of the Titanic each 70mm diameter silver plated, the reverses showing, construction, launch, the ship sailing and sinking, Lustrous UNC and prooflike, in the Windsor Mint box of issue with two certificates, a reproduction postcard, ticket and menu, originally sold at £69.95 per piece
Medals (2) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2029, BHM 4249, 15.67 grammes, EF boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver , The Official Royal Mint issue by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2046b, BHM 4314 GEF/EF with some light hairlines
Medals (3) Visit of Czar Alexander I to London 1814 43mm diameter in white metal by J.Westwood, Obverse: Uniformed Bust of Czar Alexander I right, ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. BORN THE 23 OF DECEMBER 1777, Reverse: Fame flying left, HE SECURED AN HONOURABLE PEACE ON THE CONTINENT AND VISITED ENGLAND JUNE 1814, EF with some underlying lustre, pierced for suspension, BHM 849, listed as RR by BHM, KingGeorge III enters the 50th year of his reign, 48mm diameter in White metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 25 OCTOBER 1809, legend in centre: HAVING THIS DAY COMMENCED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS: AND THE VENERATION OF ALL THE WORLD,BHM 642 NEF with some corrosion and some underlying lustre, Italy Medal the Submarine Sciré 23mm diameter in bronze, undated, with suspension loop attached, Reverse: R. Sommergibile Sciré, Reverse: A map of Africa NEF, A red seal Master General of the Ordnance, oval, 28mm x 32mm in a bakelite or similar shell 37mm inner diameter with 'Gale & Butler Engravers No.35 Crooked Lane, London ornate ticket affixed inside the lid, part of the screw top of the shell broken otherwise in fair second-hand condition, St. Constantine medal a die or seal in lead? 45mm diameter legend SCAPITVLI SCIST EPHANI COSTANTIEN in mirror image, and three figures worshipping, one kneeling, VF
Medals (7) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. The edge inscribed KING'S HEATH JUBILEE SWEEPSTAKES 1935 Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 NEF, Death of Edward Duke of Windsor 1937 38mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Obverse head left, Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972 below, Reverse: A full blown rose, Eimer 2124EF unevenly toned, in a John Pinches box, Lusitania Medal 1915 A/UNC boxed, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 51mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal shields and crests, each within the Garter, crowned cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, Eimer 2125 Matt finish UNC boxed, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2116, EF boxed, Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, undated, 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by the Royal Mint UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in lead? VG bent
Medals (8) Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 42mm diameter in white metal by W.J.Taylor Obverse: Conjoined heads right, the Queen garlanded with roses, the Prince bare-headed, with torch in field to left, VICTORIA OF ENGLAND . ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, Reverse: Conjoined shields of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crowned and garlanded with roses, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST. JAMES' PALACE . FEB. 10. 1840, BHM 1918 EF and lustrous, Death of Henry II, Kings and Queens of England - Henry II (No.5) by J. Dassier 1731 Obverse: Bust of Henry II right, HENRICUS II D.G.ANG.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse: Mars seated among military trophies, leaning on the shield of England and holding Victory, Eimer 526, NVF/GF the obverse with some surface dirt, Winchester College Gymnastics medal, undated 38mm diameter in bronze GVF, Coronation of Edward VII Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras 39mm diameter in white metal EF holed for suspension, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover (2) the first 1837 the second with the date area damaged, Near Fine to Fine, Peace medal 1919 Borough of Southend-on-Sea 33mm diameter in base metal, GVF holed for suspension (2), and Holy Communion medal 40mm diameter in white metal, undated, EF holed for suspension
Medals (8) Reform Bill 1832 45mm diameter in bronze by D.Gibson, Obverse: Britannia standing facing holding an inscribed scroll, British lion to left, crown in rays above, Reverse: Inscription within open wreath, arch above REFORM/ IN THE REPRESENTATION/ OF THE PEOPLE/ IN THE / COMMONS. HOUSE . OF / PARLIAMENT 1832, BHM 1584 GVF, Prize Medal 1880 39mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT FOR PROFICIENCY IN SCIENCE, Edge: WILLIAM CROSS METALLURGY 1880 EF, Capture of Badajoz 1812 40mm diameter in white metal by R.Webb/G.Mills Obverse: Bust facing uniformed LIEUT. GEN. SIR. G.PICTON Reverse: Picton plants the British standard on a parapet, Eimer 1021 Fine with some surface marks, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Busts left crowned, in Coronation robes, Reverse: An angel and Britannia with hands clasped across a Royal Arms upon a globe, Crowned Royal cypher above NEF, Lusitania Medals (2) 1915 both around EF, France - Louis Van Beethoven 1827 50mm diameter in bronze by E. Gatteaux Obverse: Bust left LOUIS VAN BEETHOVEN, Reverse: A lyre NE LE 17 DECMB 1770 A BONN, MORT LE 26 MARS 1827, VF lightly cleaned and retoned, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1896 Unveiling of the Memorial in Vienna, 56mm diameter in bronze by A.Scharff, Obverse: Bust right 1756-1791, Reverse: Cherubs, one playing a violin, three others scattering roses, EF with some small dark spots
Medals and Tokens (10) comprising Medals (7) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, NEF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter by E.Fuchs Eimer 1870 EF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 39mm diameter in white metal by Heaton, BHM 3249 EF with lustre and some toning, Duke and Duchess of Albany - The Harris Public Library - Laying of the Foundation Stone - The Preston Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal pierced for suspension NEF, Anglo-French Working Class Exhibition 1865 Death of Richard Cobden 41mm diameter in bronze by E.Weigand, Eimer 1576, BHM 2839 VF with some edge bruises, Death of Sir Robert Peel 1850 25mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2396 GVF, The Reform Bill 1832 Obverse: Britannia stands holding a scroll crown above, and British lion to left, 45mm diameter by Gibson, 12-line inscription on shield, BHM 1584 GVF, Tokens (3) British Naval Halfpenny 1812 Obverse: Nelson left Good Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century (2) Invernesshire - Inverness 1794 Near Fine, edge not readable, Warwickshire 1791 Shakespeare left DH327 VG with edge damaged
Morocco National Development Bank 1959-1974 56mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust of Hassan II left, Reverse: BANQUE NATIONALE POUR LE DEVELOPPMENT ECONOMIQUE. QUINZIEME ANNIVERSAIRE, with BNDE logo 1959-1974 and RABAT in the centre, 61.61 grammes, A/UNC the reverse with a few small spots
National Medal for Success in Art Awarded by the Board of Education 1909, 51mm diameter in bronze awarded to Lillian C.M. Jaggs for Book Illustrations 1909 EF in the South Kensington Board of Education box as issued
Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in white metal by B. Mackennal, Obverse: A figure of Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right, the trumpet and palm branch, ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON to left and IN COMMEMORATIONOF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 to the right, VAUGHTON on the edge, 52.19 grammes, Eimer 1904, BHM 3963, GVF/VF with a slightly uneven tone
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
Peace of Utrecht 1713 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, Obverse draped bust left, ANNA . D:G . MAG : BRI . FR : ET . HIB : REG . Reverse Britannia standing facing left, holding an olive branch, a spear and a shield, beyond, ships to left and a farming scene to right COMPOSITIS. VENERANTVR. ARMIS. Exergue MDCCXIII, Eimer 460, in an NGC holder and graded MS62
Pope Saint Gregory I The Great (590-604) award medal of the Society of St. Gregory undated (c.1880) by J.S. and A.B. Wyon. Obverse: Bust right SANCTGVS . GREGORIVS . MAGNVS . PONT . MAX., Reverse: OPTIME . MERITO . OB . VIRTVTEM . DILIGENTIAM . DOCTRINAM . ALVMNO NOMISMA . HONORARIVM DIVTVRNVM . CARITATIS . DOCVMENTVM . DONAVIT Sti. GREGORII SOCIETAS in 9 lines, VF. The present day Socciety of St. Gregory is the National Society for Litugy and Music in the Roman Catholicchurch in Britain
Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 The Official Royal Mint issue in silver 45mm diameter by M.Rizzello, Eimer 2116, Bright UNC with some hairlines, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Prize medal - North of England Baker's Exhibition 32mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, Reverse: CLASS 36 1922 N.STONES in three lines, 16.09 grammes, NEF in a Fattorini & Sons box
Prize medal Cambridge University undated (1927) 51mm diameter in silver Obverse Crest of Arms, UNIVERSITAS CANTABRIGIENSIS, Reverse CREBER UTRAQUE MANU, edge : M.N. GARRUS SABRE TRIALS. 1927. 52.70 grammes, hallmarked, NEF boxed, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 34mm diameter, not hallmarked, presumed silver, undated, inscribed on the reverse: THE JUBILEE 1895, W.T. WILSON F.R.C.V.S. PROF OF VET SURGERY, 22.71 grammes, EF toned, boxed
Prize medals (3) Hindley & District Agricultural Society 1923, 29mm diameter in silver, hallmarked, Reverse: WON BY J.W. & G. SMITH, EF boxed, School Medals (2) Halifax Recreative Evening Classes, Awarded For Regular and Punctual Attendance 32mm diameter in silver, hallmarked 1938, NEF with suspension loop at the top, Edinburgh School Board 1902 Reverse: inscribed 'Awarded to Daisy Coutts Bruntsfield School Leaving Certificate 1902 EF boxed
Rhodesia Independence 1965 25mm diameter in 18 carat gold, Obverse: Ian Smith portrait left RHODESIA 1965, Reverse: Flame Lily INDEPENDENCE. FREEDOM . PEACE . JUSTICE. EF, Set in a mount with chain, this presumed gold, total weight 17.88 grammes, in a blue presentation box
Rhodesia Independence Anniversary 1967 Ian Smith Metapos Gold and Silver three coin set by Heritage Pendant Company Bulawo 2 large crown sized medals a gold and a silver 48mm diameter and a smaller gold medal 26mm diameter Prooflike aFDC and cased with certificate (contains 63 grams of 22 carat gold). A rare seldom offered set
Saudi Arabia 2009 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology presentation medal, 80mm diameter in silver, matt finish, an imposing 245.74 grammes issue (nearly 8oz.) , UNC in the large green box of issue
Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The official Royal Mint issue (5) GEF to UNC and attractively toned all in the red boxes of issue, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue (2) EF one toned, the other with obverse EF firmly wedged in the box
Sir WinstonChurchill 1874-1965 in gold (22 carat) 2 the impressive 2 inches diameter by John Pinches facing bust of the man obverse shield with Coat of Arms reverse Unc in the John Pinches presentation box with certificate 138 of 500
St. Paul's Cathedral 1849 60mm diameter in bronze by J.Wiener, Obverse: View of St. Paul's cathedral, In Exergue: ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL LONDON, Reverse: A view of the interior. In Exergue: FOUNDED VI CENTURY, BURNT XI CENTURY,/ REBUILT IN STONE XII and XIII CENTy./ AGAIN BURNT 1666./ REBUILT IN ITS PRESENT STATE 1675-1710./ ARCHIT. CHRIST. WREN, Eimer 1505, BHM 2363, 89.23 grammes, EF with some flecks of uneven tone
The New Elizabethan Age Sterling Silver Medal Collection comprising (26) medals 44mm diameter, 45 grams each medal depicts a historical event in Queen Elizabeth II reign by year 1952 to 1977 such as 1953 Suez Crisis, 1970 Discovery of North Sea Oil, Prooflike BU and comes with a display cabinet
Una and the Lion, a modern fantasy striking of excellent style, an imposing 87mm diameter 6oz. Gold-plated .999 Silver Proof issue, hallmarked on the edge, near FDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, in a Westminster box with their certificate
Walsall Education Committee Regular Attendance and Good Conduct Medals (5) three in white metal, one with a clasp inscribed John Dodd 1904-5, and two in bronze, one with a clasp inscribed J.Dodd 1905-1906, all EF with suspensions and blue ribbons, each with a metal clasp with pin, comes with a Fattorini and Sons medal box for one medal
Westminster Abbey (2) 900th Anniversary 1065 to 1965 57mm diameter in bronze Eimer 2107, Royal Mint issue 1965 Reverse: A view of the Abbey, Obverse: A group of monarchs with Edward The Confessor at centre others include Henry III, Elizabeth I and Henry Purcel famous composer UNC as issued and pleasing, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) BHM 2373var. 44mm diameter in White metal, Reverse: description in 20 lines describing the History of the Abbey from 610 onwards, NEF
Westminster Abbey 900 Years 58mm 22 carat gold issues certificate number 582 of 900 Unc in the blue presentation case, impressive design with Westminster Abbey obverse and a montage of monarch's busts reverse
British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Staff Nurse I.Ross Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. GVF, with no suspension bar, awards to Staff Nurses from World war I are seldom offered
World War II (7) Dunkirk Medal, in bronze, an unofficial award to commemorate the defence of the town by Allied Forces during Operation Dynamo between May 29th and June 3rd 1940 EF, World war II Defence Medals (2), 1939-1945 Medal, Miniatures (3) Defence Medal and World War II Medal (2), along with tie-pin with Kent prancing horse badge, enamelled
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