Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm diameter in Silver Eimer 512 the official Coronation issue Obv. Bust Left CAROLINA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Rev The Queen standing flanked by Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR.HAEC.PATRIA Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII VF toned with a few edge knocks
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 with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Medallic issues (4) 2020 Portrait of a British Statesman - Sir WinstonChurchill (2) each 70mm diameter with a black-and-white photo portrait on the obverse, Reverse: silhouette of Churchill against a London skyline, Prooflike UNC with one certificate, 2014 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings oval 85mm x 62mm in gold-plated copper Proof with colour photograph and flags, FDC with certificate, VE-Day 1945 Commemorative, Crown-sized with coloured Union Jack on the reverse Prooflike UNC, and Gibraltar Crown 2020 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II with photo of the front page of the Daily Sketch from 1945 Prooflike UNC
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Medals and Medallic Covers (9) comprising Medals (5) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, by Sandhill Imports Ltd. 110.46 grammes of Britannia silver toned UNC boxed with certificate, Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11, 58mm diameter in silver, 71.35 grammes, Obverse: The Lunar Module, Reverse: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins facing UNC toned, officially numbered on the edge, boxed with certificate, Apollo 11 July 1969 51mm diameter in silver, 71.63 grammes, Obverse a depiction of an American Eagle landing on the moon, with olive branch in it's claws, Reverse: a depiction of the Moon WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND and the names of the astronauts, Tone EF, boxed with certificate, Royal Wedding 1981 of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 38mm diameter Silver Proof by Birmingham Mint, nFDC in the red box of issue with certificate, Royal Visit to Russia 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh 38mm diameter in silver by The Royal Mint, Obverse: Portrait of the Queen right, ROYAL VISIT TO RUSSIA 1994, Reverse: Representations of St. George in British and Russian style, together with the Cathedral of St. Basil The Blessed, with inscription OFFICIAL VISIT TO RUSSIA, OCTOBER 1994, in Russian, Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued, Medallic Covers (4) 1975 Apollo/Soyuz Space Link-up comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal, USA 10 Cent stamp and Russian 20 Kopek stamps on the commemorative envelope, inside the blue card holder of issue, USA 1976 Bicentenary of Independence Day comprising 32mm diameter sterling silver medal showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the successor to the original document, UNC on the commemorative envelope with a set of 4x 13 cent stamps, which were cancelled on the day of issue, 1976 Day of the Concorde comprising Silver medal 39mm diameter Proof like UNC with Bahrain and GB stamps, UNC in the blue folder of issue, 1976 USA Bicentenary/Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II comprising 39mm Silver medal by the Birmingham Mint, and 11p stamp, on the commemorative envelope of issue in blue folder, along with Silver Stamp Ingot 1977 by Danbury Mint of the Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 10p stamp, 62mm x 45mm in sterling silver 74.08 grammes, UNC with some toning, with accompanying First Day Cover with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8½p, in the Danbury Mint box of issue with their certificate
Peru 1821 Independence/San Martin, 39mm diameter in silver, peso-sized medal, General San Martin, Obverse with sun and rays, legend LIMA LIBRE JURO SU INDEPENDENCIA EN 28 D JULIO D 1821; reverse with BAJO LA / PROTECCION / DEL EGERCITO / LIBERTADOR / DEL
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, EF with some thin scratches
Prize Medals (3) Harper Adams Agricultural College, Newport, Salop, 1940-1941 (2) by Vaughton, Birmingham, each 33mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 13.56 grammes and 13.49 grammes respectively, awarded to Percy A. Ball - White Leghorn's stock for laying the most eggs in a year, and Prize medal in Silver 51mm diameter Reverse: Chicken right, National Egg Laying Test 1937-1938 awarded to Percy Ball (Winter Score 215) GVF with some edge nicks
Russian Empire - School Award Medal 41mm diameter Obverse: bust of Maria Feodorovna right, ГОСУДАРЫНЯ ИМПЕРАТРИЦА МАРIЯ ΘЕОДОРОВНА Reverse: ЗА БЛАГОНРАВIЕ И УСПѢХИ ВЪ НАУКАХЪ (Good behaviour and success in sciences), Diakov Obv. 909.5/Rev. 909.3, 26.38 grammes, VF with some contact marks, with edge mount attached to the top
The WinstonChurchill Silver Medal Collection by Franklin Mint (17) sterling silver medals with certificates one being 32 grams the rest 35 grams in the Franklin Mint presentation case which has slots for 24 medals Proof FDC
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 54mm diameter cast, Dutch, unsigned, Obverse: Bust, right, armoured, CAROLVS . REX POPVLAE MEVS QVID FECI QVID FECI TIBI. 1649, Reverse: Head of Medusa facing, below: An upright flaming sword, To either side: Arms left and thunderbolt right CONCILIABVLVM ANGLIAE BLASFEMANT DEVM NECANT REGEM SPERNVNT LEGEM, MI i 349/208, as Eimer 161, but lacking the stippled fields, 60.88 grammes, Fine
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, 1678, 38mm diameter in silver Obverse: Godfrey walking after being strangled, GODFREY . WALKS . VP. HIL. AFTER . IS . DEAD. Reverse.: the martyred St. Denis walking, carrying his head in his hands, DENNYS . WALKS . DOWNEHIL. CARRYING, HIS. HEAD. SVMVS, MI 579/251, 22.12 grammes, EF and attractively toned
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.30 grammes, GVF, the obverse with some light adjustment lines, signs of old light cleaning now with colourful toning in the legends, and retaining good eye appeal
Duke of Monmouth Beheaded 1685 39mm diameter in silver by J.Smeltzing. Obverse Bust right IACOBUS INFELIX DUX MONUMETHENSIS , Reverse Monmouth's head on the ground spouting blood HUNC SANGUINEM LIBO DEO LIBERATORI, in Exergue: CAESA CERVIX.LON IULY 15/25 1685, MI i 615/26, Eimer 280, 24.35 grammes, About VF, with some light toning, lists at £1500 VF in Eimer, Very Rare
James II and Maryundated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Bust of Mary right MARIA . D.G. MAG BRI . FRИ . ET . HIB . REGIИA , MI I 608/12. Eimer 284, 10.30 grammes, Fine
James II undated (c.1685) 29mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IACOBVS . II . DG . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: Britannia seated left ИVLLVM ИVMEИ ABEST, 29mm diameter in silver, 9.88 grammes, MI i 607/11, Eimer 283, Good Fine with traces of underlying golden tone in places
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 35mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Busts right conjoined and draped GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. REX. ET. REGINA. Reverse: Jove hurls thunder at Phaeton falling from his chariot. NE TOTVS ABSVMASTVR, In exergue: INAVGVRAT . II . APR . 1689, MI i 662/25, Eimer 312, 16.41 grammes, Good Fine
Deventer Testimonial - Devotion to William III 1691 47mm diameter in silver by J.Luder Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GVLIELMVS MAGNUS, Reverse: William in Roman dress raises a supplicant figure of Hibernia, behind, two figures place a wreath on a column. HIBERNIA SURGE. In Exergue: DAVEN. F.F.CVR.L.M MDCLXXXXI, on edge: SPONSOR SECURITATIS PVBLICAE, MI ii 48/237, Eimer 344, Sharp EF with attractive blue/green and gold tone, a most attractive and desirable piece. Note: Struck by the Master of the Mint at Deventer
William III Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A Radiate Sun, Partially eclipsed, above a calm sea CLARIOR . E . TENEBRIS 1697 in exergue, Eimer 374 About Fine, Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A mine exploding within a confined fortification QVO . COMPRESSA . MAGIS Fine, pitted
Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 37mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA., Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour, a fleet lying at it's mouth near a fort, CAPTA. ET. INCENSA. GAL: ET. HISP: CLASSE. Exergue: AG. VIGUM. XII . OCT . MDCCII. MI ii 236/18, Eimer 395, 18.30 grammes, GVF/NEF
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702, (2) the first 42mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, draped, ANNA . D:G:. MAG. BR: FR: ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Bust of Prince George left, armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM: ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE, MI ii 233/14, Eimer 392, 35.87g, GVF with some contact marks on the obverse, the second 42mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, draped, ANNA . D:G:. MAG. BR: FR: ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Bust of Prince George left, armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM: ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE, MI ii 233/14, Eimer 392, 30.30 grammes, EF
Duke of Marlborough, Cities captured 1703 42mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left ANNA . D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET.HIB . REGINA . Reverse: Equestrian figure of Marlborough receives three keys offered on a salver by a kneeling female figure, SINE . CLADE . VICTOR, , in Exergue: CAPTIS . BONNA . HVO . LIMBVRGO . 1703, MI ii 246/35, Eimer 400, 36.34 grammes, NEF
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BR: FRA : ET . HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory in her hand, regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE . GALL : ET . BAV : AD . BLENHEIM . I n Exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES XXXM. SIGN . RELAT . CLXIII. MDCCIV. MI ii 256/49, Eimer 409, 15.70 grammes, Fine with some edge nicks
John Locke memorial 1704 (struck c.1740) 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right, three-quarters facing, draped, IOHANNES LOCKE. Reverse: Justice and Liberty seated upon a sarcophagus, an infant at their feet reading, M. 1704 in exergue, MI ii 271/72, Eimer 413, 36.79 grammes, GEF, the odd small spot barely detracts
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 42mm diameter in silver by M. Brunner, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA . D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA., Reverse: An ass about to feed upon a thistle is driven away by a female figure interposing a rose. INIMICVS ODOR APPETITV FORTIOR, Exergue: GALLI SCOTIAM AGGRESSVRI SOLO ANGLORVM ASPECTV FVGANTVR , MI ii 321/146, Eimer 429, 26.76 grammes, NVF with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare
Capture of Sardinia and Minorca 1708 40mm diameter by J. Croker, Obverse Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REG., Reverse: Victory standing on a conch floating in the sea, on either side beyond, are two islands SARDINIA . ET . BALEARIS. MINOR. CAPTAE Exergue: MDCCVIII, MI i 329/157, Eimer 434, 23.11 grammes, VF with some small edge nicks, the obverse with grey tone
Battle of Malplaquet 1709 47mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: A battle scene in a wood, Victory hovering with two laurel wreaths. CONCORDIA ET . VIRTVTE. In exergue: GALLIS . AD . TAISNIERE . DE VICTIS . AVG XXXI. MDCCIX, MI ii 359/197, Eimer 438, 40.30 grammes, EF lightly cleaned with some hairlines, Rare
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, 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. MDCCXIIII, 15.07 grammes, Eimer 470, VF/GVF with an edge nick and some scratches in the fields
Princess Clementina, Escape From Innsbruck 1719, 48mm diameter in silver by O. Hamerani, Obverse Bust left draped, CLEMENTINA . M . BRITAN . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA, Reverse: Clementina departing rapidly in a carriage, Rome in the distance, FORTVNAM CAVSAMQVE . SEQVOR, Exergue: DECEPTIS CVSTODIBVS MDCCXIX, MI ii 444/49, Eimer 484, 37.79 grammes, NVF/Good Fine
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 Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, MI ii 480/8, Eimer 512, 18.82 grammes, GVF with some surface marks
Second Treaty of Vienna 1731 47mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse Bust left laureate, GEORGIVS . II . D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET: REX: F:D., Reverse: Neptune in his marine car commands tranquillity from the winds, PRAESTAT . COMPONERE Exergue: FOEDVS VIENNENSE M.DCC.XXXI, MI ii 469/39, Eimer 523, 46.18 grammes, GVF/NEF with a spot in the obverse field
Death of John Conduitt 1738, 58mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. Tanner (after H.F. Gravelot) Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES CONDUITT REI . MONET: PRAEF : Reverse: Truth introduced Conduitt standing right, to Hampden, holding staff with cap of Liberty, and Newton seated, leaning on a diagram of the planetary system, MEMORES FECERE MERENDO, Exergue: MDCCXXXVII, MI ii 518/73, Eimer 538, 61.08 grammes, EF
Medals (5) Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau 46mm in bronze? as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC DG BORVS . REX . EL . PROTESTANTIM DEFENSOR, Exergue: LISSA DEC. Reverse: A battle scene QVO [-] HIL MAJUS MELIUSVT, Exergue: ROSBACHN NOV 5 1757, Fair, Battles of Lissa and Rosbach 1757 44mm in brass Obverse: Equestrian figure facing left FREDERICUSBORUSSORUM . REX, Exergue: LISSA . DEC . 5 BRESLAU RECEPTA DEC 20 1757, Reverse: A battle scene QUO . NIHIL . MAJUS, In Exergue: ROSBACH . NOV . 5 1757 VG, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 51mm diameter Obverse: Bust left RT. HONABLE WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty, the Virtues, 48.45 grammes, VG, Great Exhibition 1851, Uniface 72mm, Obverse: Conjoined bust of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, as on the Council Medal, Edge: HENRY COLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . PRESENTATION PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Prize Medal 1865 Obverse SCOT . REG . EDIN . ACAD . IACOB, with shield, Edge: JOANNES MACBETH ART . MAG . CLASSIS MEDICINAE FORENSIS MDCCCLXV GVF
Death of Prince Charles (III) 1788 53mm diameter by G. Hamerani, Bust right, draped, HEN . IX . MAG . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX . FID . DEF . CARD . EP . TVSC, Reverse: Religion standing in foreground holding cross and bible, lion couchant, cardinal's hat and crown at her feet. Beyond: A view of St. Peter's, Rome, In exergue: AN . MDCCLXXXVIII , BHM 282, Eimer 823, 58.08 grammes, EF
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea. REAR - ADMIRAL LORD ELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS. In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD = ALEXR. DAVISON. ESQR. ST.JAMES SQUARE (incuse), BHM 447, Eimer 890, 39.92 grammes, EF
Russia, Field Marshal Count Suarov 1799, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Facing Bust in Cossack uniform, Fd. MARSHAL. COUNT SUWARROW COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIANS, Reverse: Fame seated on a trophy of arms CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATd & THE PASSAGE OF THE ADDA FORCED. APL 27 1799, 26.00 grammes, NEF
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 38mm diameter in silver by P.Kempson Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE. Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION. Below: MAY 15 1800., Reverse: Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow by a shield. GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.07 grammes, BHM 486, GVF with some minor contact marks and rim nicks. Research of this medal has uncovered just two examples in silver, one in the British Museum, another, in the RoyalCollection Trust, was acquired by Queen Mary in 1935, this example being enclosed in the top of a tortoiseshell snuff box.
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 48mm in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse : Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G.MAGN.BRIT.FR.ET,HIB.REX, Reverse: A burning altar inscribed D.O.M. Above, Eye of Providence, PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, In Exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI. XV. MDCCC. BHM 483, Eimer 916, 54.37 grammes, EF
Medals (4) Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 15.98 grammes, VG, also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Catholic School Committee medal 47mm diameter in bronze by T.Leighton, Birmingham (1888-1901) Obverse: Seven figures - a standing full-length Madonna and Child, surrounded by kneeling mothers and children, MATER ADMIRABILIS MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM, Reverse: REWARD FOR GOOD CONDUCT AND ADVANCE FROM THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE in 7 lines, 46.45 grammes, NVF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, 38.81 grammes, VF/GVF with scratches on the obverse, holed at the top , Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir medal undated (1953) - The National Playing Fields Association 35mm diameter in aluminium NEF with some scratches
Death of George III 1820 41mm diameter in silver by J. Marrian, Obverse: Bust left, cuirassed, draped and laureate, GEORGIUS . III. D.G.REX. Reverse: Britannia kneeling, in grief, in front of monument, lion and shield beside her, Exergue: NAT . 4 . JUN 1738 . COR . 22 SEPT . 1761 / MORT 29 JAN . 1820. BHM 997, 38.40 grammes, NVF/GF
Coronation of George IV 1821 Theatre Royal, Drury House 1821, by Bagnall/ Johnston, 36mm diameter in White metal Obverse: Bust left CORONATION GEORGE IV. Reverse: REPRESENTED AT THE THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE AUGUST 1st 1821. UNDER THE DIRECTn OF R. W. . ELLISTON, GVF with a few smalls spots
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45.25 grammes, BHM 1359 EF and lustrous with some minor contact marks, in a round cardboard half-case
York Minster 1829 Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 45mm diameter in White Metal by Hardy Obverse: View of York Minster, In Exergue: YORK MINSTER 1829, Reverse: The interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBry 2nd 1829, 30.57 grammes, BHM 1360 GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some scratches
Birth of the Princess Royal 1840 40mm diameter in bronze by A.J. Stothard, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left VICTORIA ET ALBERTVS PRINCEPS, Reverse: Legend in 5 lines within a wreath OB FILIAM NATAM NOVs XXIo. MDCCCXL, Eimer 1346, BHM 1953, 32.69 grammes, About VF with some spots
Christening of the Prince of Wales 1842, 61mm diameter in bronze by T. Halliday, published by Hyam Hyams, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Queen diademed, VICTORIA BRITAN: REGINA, ET ALBERT SAX COBURG GOTHA PRINCEPS, Reverse: A Clergyman before font holding infant Prince, right arm held aloft, members of clergy, congregation and two pages around. In Exergue: Prince of Wales Plumes in centre of inscription: ALBERT PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV 9 / 1841 / CHRISTENED / JAN 25 1842, Eimer 1363, BHM 2046, 111.90 grammes, NEF
Society of Arts (Instituted 1753), awarded 1841 to Edwd. Bentley, 52mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon, Obverse: Mercury and Minerva, Reverse: inscribed 'FOR HIS METHOD OF PRESERVING VEGETABLE JUICES' within a wreath, 69.16 grammes, in silver (not hallmarked), Eimer 647, VF, scratched and tooled, in a presentation box
Lord Nelson Uniface lead trial (c.1844) the obverse for the Testimonial Medal of 1844 by E. Avern, Obverse: Bust left with a garter inscribed ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, 147 grammes, VF and unusual
Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 49mm diameter in bronze by J. Peters & Son, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, the Queen diademed, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA & H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT , Reverse: A crowned inscription within an open wreath in 11 lines IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S VISITTO CAMBRIDGE AT THE INSTALLATIONOF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY JULY 1847, BHM 2257, 53.02 grammes, VF with some surface dirt
Rhuddlan Eisteddfod 1850, 64mm diameter in copper by Allen & Moore, Obverse: A view of Rhuddlan Castle above a bridge over the River Clwyd. EISTEDDFORD FREINIOLRHUDDLAN 1850, Reverse: A Welsh harp and a spade leaning against a tree, mountain in background. RHODD Y WADDOLOG FONEDDIGES ERSKINE/CADWYN I NEF A DAEAR. Exergue: Crossed leeks dividing PEN -RHAW, BHM 2411, 141.20 grammes, EF or better with a few small spots, rated RR by BHM
The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White Metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUOILDING OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS .:. LONDON .:. 14.88 grammes, Eimer 1463, BHM 2459, NEF retaining some lustre, the surface with some rust marks
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Wiener, Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: Façade of the Exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, in exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA. 34.92 grammes, Eimer 1556, BHM 2743, GEF with some minor spots in the exergue of the reverse
Harrow School - The Shakespeare Prize - 44mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare ¾ left, ear-ringed, like the Chandos portrait, HOW NOBLE IN REASON ! HOW INFINITE IN FACULTY ! (adapted from Hamlet), Reverse: Legend in 10 lines: CHARLES J. FOX RUSSELL TO THE BOYS OF HARROW SCHOOL THAT SHAKESPEARE MAY BE TO THEM FOR DELIGHT ORNAMENT AND ABILITY 1870, 50.99 grammes, VF, along with Charles Dickens Uniface 40mm unsigned brass medal GVF
Prince of Wales Recovery From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B Wyon, Obverse Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales' Plumes within an open wreath NATIONAL . THANKSGIVING . FOR . RECOVERY . OF . THE . PRINCE . OF . WALES FEB 1872, Eimer 1619, BHM 2929, 103.18 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt in the legends
South Africa Medal, now with attachments for a brooch mount, no clasp mount, awarded to Tpr.Sgt. Maj: Hood Transvaal Rangs. NVF with some surface marks
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
The World's Columbian Exposition Commemoration Presentation Medal (1892-1894) awarded in 1896, 76mm diameter in bronze by Saint-Gaudens/Charles E. Barber, Obverse: Columbus making landfall in the Americas, to right: three male figures, one unfurling a banner, above them the symbolic Pillars of Hercules with three Spanish caravels and the inscription PLVS VLTRA, Reverse: A central tablet inscribed WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION.OF.THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH.ANNIVERSARY OF.THE.LANDING.OF.COLUMBUS . MDCCCXCII . MDCCCXCIII (presented to) JOHN LAING & SONS, the tablet flanked by flaming torches, below: The Santa Maria at full sail. Above: Two winged females hold symbolic attributes, a trumpet and laurel wreaths and a stylus and blank tablet, The dies and hubs were made at the US Mint, and struck by the Scoville Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. 206.46 grammes, UNC in the aluminium fitted travel case as issued
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, 12.84 grammes, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, NEF/EF the obverse lightly cleaned and with a scratch in the field, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, 12.97 grammes, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, EF with minor contact marks and hairlines, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, 9.73 grammes, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506 A/UNC with some minor contact marks, with old grey toning, a most attractive example, in the red Royal Mint box of issue along with the original envelope
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (11) Good Fine to GVF (one cleaned), one with the original paper envelope
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 75.88 grammes, UNC/AU in the Royal Mint red box of issue, the box faded
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, 84.35 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, minor contact marks only, EF and pleasing
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, 84.15 grammes, A/UNC in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506 (3) the first 72.10 grammes, A/UNC with a small spot and tiny scratch on the obverse, the second 71.11 grammes, A/UNC with a small spot on the veil, the third 76.32 grammes, GEF with a few tiny nicks, each in a Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 77.52 grammes, About EF with some surface marks and an edge bruise, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 80.18 grammes, A/UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 78.28 grammes, NEF with some heavier contact marks and some dark toning on the obverse
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 93.2 grammes, About EF with some contact mark and an edge nick, in the original Royal Mint box
Queen's South Africa Medal, third type reverse, with two clasps, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 awarded to 4087 Pte. C. Martin Hampshire Regt., GVF toned with some contact marks
France Agricultural Medal 46mm diameter in silver by Schenk, undated, Obverse: a female figure, draped and holding cornucopia, places a laurel wreath on the head of a peasant, the peasant holding his hat and a billhook, beyond: a plough and vine ORA ET LABORA, Reverse: AGRICOLAE BENE MERENTI within a wreath of wheat and vine leaves and grapes SOCIETAS AGRICULT VIVIACI, 54.36 grammes, GEF with prooflike fields and a subtle underlying colourful tone
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton. Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 17.66 grammes, A/UNC in the box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, gilded, 80.65 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF with two areas of test scratches on the edge, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George V 1911 Stoke Newington 38mm diameter in silver Obverse: Conjoined busts left KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY, Reverse: Arms of Stoke Newington with banner below inscribed RESPICE PROSPICE. Legend: CORONATION JUE 22ND 1911 PRESENTED BY HENRY J. BEAVIS. J.P. MAYOR . OF . STOKE . NEWINGTON, 21.94 grammes, GVF cleaned, the obverse with some scratches, with suspension loop at the top
Germany - Beginning of the First World War 1914 29mm diameter in bronze, by Wilhelm Mayer and Franz Wilhelm, Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II left, uniformed WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER, Reverse: A battle scene FELDZUG GEG. FRANKREICH RUSSLAND U.S.W 1914, 10.36 grammes, NEF with some slightly uneven, but not unpleasant toning in places
World War I pair 1914-1918 and Victory Medal awarded to 10412 Pte. D.P. Bremner H.A.C. INF. VF to EF in the original postal envelope, along with France 40th Anniversary of D-Day 1984 41mm diameter in bronze by Louis Leygue (3) , Obverse: A trophy of flags of the USA, Canada, Great Britain , with Cross of Lorraine in front. COMITE DU DEBARQUEMENT / D-DAY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE, Reverse: A ship's bow inscribed LIBERTÉ 6 JUIN 1944 / JUIN 1984 all UNC, France 25th Anniversary of D-Day 1969 (2) one in bronze, one in base metal (this with traces of edge mount) both 35mm diameter Reverse: a map depicting the South coast of England and the coast of Northern France showing the landing beaches, VF to EF, along with a white metal miniature copy 19mm diameter VF
Lord Kitchener Memorial 1916 68mm diameter in bronze by J.P. Legastelios, Obverse: Bust three-quarters left, uniformed, LORD KITCHENER FIELD-MARSHAL, Reverse: Britannia as Minerva, armed with shield and sword, standing upon an island rock, right, calling her sons to arms with Union flag and inscription THOROUGH (Kitchener's motto) Eimer 1952a, BHM 4120, UNC with some small tone spots, in a presentation box
David Lloyd George 1917 45mm diameter in silver, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: Bust three-quarters left, facing, DAVID LLOYD GEORGE MCMXVII, Reverse: Britannia as Minerva standing facing, VICTORIA . PER . LABOREM, BHM 4130, Eimer 1959, 45.06g, stamped SILVER on the edge, A/UNC with a choice and colourful tone
Argentina - Buenos Aires Jockey Club presentation piece, undated, by O. Roty, Octagonal 27mm diameter Obverse: An ornate tablet inscribed, S.A.R / PRINCIPE DE GALES (HRH Prince of Wales) with legend Buenos Aires above and sprigs of laurel with galloping horse on racetrack below, plain edge, a mount removed from the top, similar to Giordano CM106.1, 8.90 grammes, Extremely rare EF with a mount removed from the top
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field, winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Eimer 2003, 60.44 grammes toned UNC, boxed
Order of Chiang Kai Shek (c.1920s) comprising of a China Dollar style coin in the centre on a 90mm two-piece surround enamelled in Red, yellow, blue green and white, some of the enamel missing, Chinese text raised on the reverse, stamped 085, with clip, NVF
Opening of the Parliament of Northern Ireland 1932, by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 41mm diameter Gilt uniface, Obverse: Bareheaded bust to right OPENING OF PARLIAMENT . / NORTHERN IRELAND 1932, Giordano CM136, pierced at 12 and 6 o'clock for fasteners, EF and scarce
George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249, 15.75 grammes, EF with hairlines, in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issues (2) the first 15.91 grammes EF in the Royal Mint box of issue, the second 15.73 grammes, EF lightly cleaned, now with a colourful retone, with no box
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issues, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249 (5) the first 15.80 grammes, GEF toned, the second 15.57 grammes, GEF toned, the third 15.82 grammes EF with a tiny rim nick, the fourth 15.67 grammes, NEF toned with some contact marks and hairlines, the fifth 15.74 grammes, About EF, lightly brushed, all in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Centenary of Births, Deaths and Marriages 1837-1937 32mm diameter in silver, by J. Langford Jones, Obverse: BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION & MARRIAGE ACTS, Reverse: The Lampa dephorian Torch, BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH, Matt finish EF with some contact marks, in the blue Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2046b, BHM 4314 (2) the first 15.49 grammes GEF toned, the second 15.57 grammes, EF lightly toned
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, 82.90 grammes, GEF the reverse with some thin scratches, in the original red box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe, matt finish, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, UNC with a tiny rim nicks and very minor cabinet friction, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937, 29mm diameter in silver by Pinches, London, Obverse : Conjoined busts left, both crowned and draped, KING . GEORGE . VI . AND . QUEEN . ELIZABETH, Reverse: A crown on a rose TO . COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION . IN . WESTMINSTER . ABBEY . MAY . 12th . 1937, 13.73 grammes, UNC or very near so with prooflike surfaces
South Africa - Royal Visit to South Africa 1947 38mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, crowned, in coronation robes, no legend, Reverse: Crowned GRE cypher ROYAL VISIT 1947, 36.18 grammes, unlisted by Eimer, EF with matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust left, crowned, INVESTITURE . OF . CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES . CAERNARVON, Reverse: View of the castle, with Welsh Dragon below, AREWISGIAD . SIARL TYWYSOG . CYMRU, 26.62 grammes, EF
Saudi Arabia, Death of King Faisal bin Abd al-Aziz (reigned 1964-75), gold medal, 7.97 grammes, commemorating his reign, Obverse: bust of king facing, Reverse: Flag bearing the Shahada above emblem of Saudi Arabia EF with some minor surface marks
The Queens of The British Isles a 9-piece set each 45mm diameter in silver by The Birmingham Mint, depicting Margaret, maid of Norway 1283-1290, Queen Mary I 1516-1558, Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603, Lady Jane Grey 1537-1554, Mary, Queen of Scots 1542-1587, Queen Mary II 1662-1694, Queen Anne 1665-1714, Queen Victoria 1819-1901, and Queen Elizabeth II A/UNC to UNC with prooflike fields, most with some toning, in the wooden box of issue with Birmingham Mint letter
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