City and Guilds of London Institute, Technical Education bronze medal c.1890 by L.C.Wyon for Technical Examination. Rim engraved "Charles Roland Honiball Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Prize 1894". In John Pinches case of issue (Eimer 1764). EF.
Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm 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 GF/GVF
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838, by Pistrucci, Official Royal Mint issue, silver, 36mm dia., Obv. Bust left, rev. Victoria enthroned receives crown. (Eimer 1315) EF. Together with an 1897 Jubilee medal in bronze. EF (2).
Death of Queen Mary 1694 Eimer 362 49mm diameter in Copper. Obverse Bust right draped MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA Reverse NAT.APR 30. 1662. MOR. DEC 28. 1694 in the centre. SVBLATAM EX OCVLIS QVAERIMVS INVIDI, by J. or N. Roettiers VF once cleaned now almost fully retoned
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (2) both the official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817 26mm diameter the first in gold GEF with some edge nicks, the second in silver Toned UNC both in the dated red boxes of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue. 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 by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton about UNC with a few minor tone spots, in a red contemporary Spink and Son box
Golden Wedding 1997 a 12 piece set all Florin-sized and in Silver each depicting key events in the RoyalMarriage boxed FDC as issued with booklet of certificates
H.Browns Ambulance Prize Sheffield 1898 in silver cruciform About UNC boxed, Rifle Association 48mm diameter in bronze with hand written ornate paper surround 'Awarded to Colr Segt.Hemson by Derbys Riflr Assoc 1877 GEF boxed
Holborn Restaurant 1874 Eimer 1640 69mm diameter struck in lead. Obverse a group of figures congregated around a grand entrance. HOLBORN Exergue. RESTAURANT ESTd 1874. Reverse Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor, below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS 'to C.J.Shoppee .Esq. Sep.29th 1894 about EF with a few small rim nicks
Medals a varied group (28) 19th and 20th Century includes Coronation, Great Exhibition medals etc. generally in base metal with some holed, in mixed grades
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper Good VF boxed, Centenary of the Death of Nelson 1905 28mm in bronze Obverse Nelson standing with scroll beneath DEATH OF NELSON OCT 21 1805 CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT 21 1905. PRESENTED BY BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER FROM THE LORDS ADMIRALTY, Reverse Ship VICTORY TRAFALGAR OCT 21 1805 beneath, ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. THANK GOD I HAVE DONE MY DUTY Good EF Lustrous
Prince of Wales investiture a 3-medal set 1969 by Metalimport 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameters in .999 silver and weighing 35, 19 and 10 grammes (3 sets, 9 medals in total) FDC toned cased as issued with certificates, as part of a mixed group 19th and 20th Century (31) includes a few coins in mixed grades, plus Royal Air Force Museum medals (50) 45mm in bronze each depicting different people achieving milestones in the history of flight these Lustrous UNC
Prize Medals (3) 1910 Royal Society of Arts 56mm in Bronze UNC boxed, Royal Academy of Music (2) 41mm in Bronze 1888 UNC, 41mm in Silver 1889 both awarded to Robert Crawford boxed UNC with suspension loops at top
Prize medals (4) Manchester Shoe and Leather Exhibition 1925 presented to A.J.Jackson 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Croydon Master Bakers Exhibition 1938 presented to H.W.Thornton 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Lancashire and Cheshire Grocers Exhibition 1902 38mm diameter in silver presented to J.B.Jowett EF with some scratches on the reverse, Institute of Clay workers Long Service Medal 1946 37mm in silver awarded to Reuben James GEF with suspension loop at top, boxed
Royal MintMedallions (2) 1991 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Henry VIII 63mm in bronze Toned UNC boxed, 1987 Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 63mm in bronze Toned UNC boxed both with certificates
Tercentenary of the Great Fire of London 1966 by the Royal Mint Obverse with a panoramic view of London ablaze and the River Thames GREAT FIRE OF LONDON 1666, Reverse figure on Horseback CAROLVS.II.DEI.GRATIA.MAG.BRITANNIAE. FRANCIAE.ET.HIBERNIAE.REX.FIDEI.DEFENSOR Toned UNC with a few small spots
Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago 1892/3 depicting the Discovery of America October 1492, the Landing of the Pilgrims December 1620 and the signing of the Declaration of Independence 1776, along with the figures of Columbus and Washington, 58mm diameter and struck in White Metal UNC
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to G80043 Pte.FC Koch, Middx. Regt. EF. Together with a Croydon Musical Festival Medal 1926 in silver & enamel.
First World War Peace 1919 53mm diameter in Silver Obverse a farmer ploughing a field with two oxen with sun inscribed 'PAX' on the horizon below the shields on 9 nations EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1919 Reverse Peace standing facing before an array of standards PAX VICTORIS GEF, Prize medal Company of Poulterers London awarded to Mrs. A. Edwards 1913 45mm in silver UNC boxed, Apollo 12 Moon Exploration Mission medallion 1969 38mm 1 oz Troy Silver UNC boxed
Second World War group of five to Sjt. W.R.Timblick R.A., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, War Medal, Efficiency Medal G.VI R.bar Territorial (1451834 Sjt. W.R. Timblick R.A.), With RA cap badge, ribbon bar and box of issue. EF
Three groups to the Higgs family. 1) Crimea group of Four including: Crimea Medal bar Sebastopol (Driver Willm. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming but rank engraved, Turkish CrimeaSardinian issue, unnamed, suspension repair. Meritorious Service Medal, Victorian issue (Sergt Major W. Higgs (Late R.A.) engraved naming, L.S. & G.C. Victorian issue (14 Serjt-Maj. W. H. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming. Sold with copied service papers. 2) First World WarBritish War & Victory Medals (207969 Gnr. F.G.Higgs, R.A.) With badges, dog tags & service docs. 3) Second World War group of five to Lt. F.C. Higgs R.A. including 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals and Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension, G.VI.R. (Lt. F.C.Higgs R.A.). Crimea Fair other GVF
Inauguration of President John F.Kennedy January 20 1961 Obverse Bust facing left, JOHN F. KENNEDY, Reverse two burning torches and the American emblem. Above INAUGURATED PRESIDENT. Below WE SHALL PAY ANY PRICE, BEAR ANY BURDEN, MEET ANY HARDSHIP, SUPPORT ANY FRIEND, OPPOSE ANY FOE TO ASSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LIBERTY, JOHN F.KENNEDY JANUARY 20 1961 76mm diameter in base metal by Gilroy Roberts UNC
Sweden Academy Foundation Medal 1786 35mm in diameter in Silver Obverse GUSTAV . III. STIFTARE with G.Fehrman below bust, Reverse SVENSKA ACADEMIEN INSTIKTAD D.20 MARS 1786 and SNILLE OCH SMAK within wreath Lustrous About UNC
Books (3) KrauseWorld Coins 1601-1700 17th edition 1995, Krause World Coins 1801-1900 3rd Edition 2001, Krause World Paper Money 1961-2000 6th Edition 2000 all in good condition
Coin First Day Covers in albums (3) 'The Queens Golden Jubilee 2002' a 7-cover set GB/Isle of Man/Falkland Islands, 'The Royal Family' Isle of Man comprising 8 coin and stamp covers and 5 stamp covers, 'Diana Princess of Wales' GB/Zambia/Isle of Man/Gibraltar an 8-coin and cover set all UNC in the albums of issue, First Day Covers 'Diana Her Story in Stamps a 36-cover collection in a boxed presentation album UNC as issued
Electrotypes an impressive collection (145) including Hammered Gold types and other more unusual denominations probably by the famous Charles Ready as some have his mark on the reverse
FantasyCrowns (108) George III and William IV six different base metals types aluminium, nickelsilver, pewter, golden alloy, bronzed copper, and copper and a large number of designs featuring a variety of countries Australia, EIC, Sierra Leone, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England these with several different reverses. Including metal types perhaps as many as 50 different types generally BU and eye catching
George III FantasyCrowns 1808 a new and impressive issue (242) Sierra Leone with Lion reverse (110) 22 each of five different base metals, Gibraltar with Britannia on Rock with key below reverse (132) 22 of each of six different base metals BU and eye catching
Halfpenny 1720 Mis-Strike 5-10% off-centre the reverse partly double struck with part of a second date visible and also NIA double entered about 2-3mm apart only Fair but unusual
Penny 1797 engraved on the obverse with 'Such be the fate of all Insolvent Bilking Bankers and Agents' with hanging man on a gallows in the centre with 'Fauntleroy' inscribed below VG with a deep 'slot' cut into the obverse, unusual
Stamp Replica collection in Silver, The Empire Collection a 25-piece set from a host of different Commonwealth Countries nFDC cased as issued with certificate
Victoria Toy Money by Lauer (25) comprising 5 Sovereign (2), 2 Sovereign (2), Sovereign (2), Half Sovereign (2), Crown (2), Four Shillings (2), Halfcrown (2), Two Shillings (2), Shillings (2), Half Shillings (2), Threepences (2), Pennies (3) a high grade group AU-UNC most if not all with good lustre, comes in a miniature tin with a White £5 signature May on the top and inscribed on the back with a rider on horseback jumping a fence, an interesting lot
Weights an interesting and varied collection (77) many early types included of various denominations, Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, Guineas and fractions includes many early square types, portrait types back to James I, also William and Mary and William III, plus Apothecaries weights and a Sovereign balance in a metal case, in mixed grades some in VF-EF
Weights Irish issues (8) all with coat of arms reverse and harp dividing weight on obverse. 17D 8G dated 1737, 8D 16G, 5D 5G, 4D 14 1/2 G, 3D 11G, all dated 1709, 2D 7 1/4G 1718, 2D 14 1/2G 1718, 1D 7 1/4G 1718 GF-GVF an interesting group
A good collection of (94) RomanImperialbronze and silver coins (inc. a run of Emperor's wives) together with a few Greek inc. a Tetradrachm of Ptolemy V. Contained in a mahogany cabinet with five trays. Grades mixed but generally good condition.
ByzantineGold Histamenon Nomisma c.1068-1071 Romanus IV, Diogenes and Michael VII, Constantius and Andronicus Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus cr.,pallium and colobium and crowning Romanus and Eudocia both standing facing holding Crowned Globes Reverse Michael, Constantius and Andronicus all standing facing on footstalls wearing crowns, saccos and loros holding labarum and akakia, double border NEF Ex-A.Cotterill Collection
ByzantineGoldSolidus Constants II (AD 641-668) D N CONSTANTINYS PP AVG bust facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger, Reverse VICTORIA, cross potent on three steps, CONOB beneath (S.938) Good VF
ByzantineGoldSolidusHeraclius (AD 610-641) NN HERACLIYS ET HERA CONST PP AVG facing busts of Heraclius I and Heraclius Constantine each wears simple crown with cross on circlet, Reverse VICTORIA AVGYE cross potent on three steps CONOB below (S.738) NEF
Collection of Roman 1st-4th century AD (136). Mostly bronze antoniniani and Ae3's, a few silverdenari. Majority are of Eastern European mints. All with descriptive tickets and photographs. Mostly low grades, a few better many priced so an ideal stock for retail
GreekImperialBronzes. Includes Elagabalus AE 26, R Tyche standing, Marcianopolis mint. Gordian III Ae 20, R. three standards, Nicaea mint. Septimus Severus Ae 17, R. wreath, Nicopolis mint. Also Byzantine Ae Trachy, Andronicus III. Thessalonica mint. Average fine.
Roman (19). Faustina Senior sestertius, Nerocopper As R. Victory left holding shield together with assorted ancient coins and two hammered. Mostly fine.
Roman (9). Includes Julia Domna silverdenarius, R. Vesta standing. Salonina billonAntoninianus, R. Roma seated left presenting Victory to Gallienus standing right. Also seven 3rd-4th century Ae's. Average fine
RomanBronzes (27) 3rd-4th century AD folles, antoniniani and Ae 3's. Includes Aurelian, Jovian, Probus, Licinius, Severina, Constantius II, Claudius II and Valentinian I. Mostly very fine.
RomanGoldSolidus Theodosius II (AD 402-450) DN THEODOSIVS PF AVG helmeted and cuiraissed bust facing with spear and shield, Reverse CONCORDIA AVGGG, Constantinopolis standing facing holding Victory and sceptre, in exergue CONOB (RIC 202) VF
Roman mixed lot (35). Includes Caracallasilverdenarius, Maxentius follis, Antoniniani of Salonina, Aurelian, Gallenius, Trajan Decius, Maximianus and Aelia Flaccilla Ae4. Mostly very fine. An interesting group.
Romansilver antoniniani (10). Includes Gordian III and Philip I. Reverses Roma seated, Mars standing, Hercules standing and Aeternitas. Fine to very fine.
Roman, Ancient Greek and Byzantine in an album (157) 350 BC to 578 AD a wide variety almost all attributed, includes some in silver, a few with old dealers tickets, in mixed grades to GVF
SolidusHeraclius (610-641 AD) gold. Weighs 4.4 grams. Obv. draped and cuirassed bust facing with a short beard, wearing plumed helmet and holding cross, R. cross potent on two steps. Constantinople mint. Sear 730. Extremely fine.
Vespasianbrassdupondius, R. Victory alighting left, wings spread, holding shield inscribed S.P.Q.R. Sear 2353. Very fine, with slight encrustation on reverse.
CrownElizabeth IS.2582 mint mark 1 near EF with the Queen's drapery particularly sharp, bold and even all round with an even tone a few small surface marks obverse hardly detract, not far short in overall appeal to Lot 608 in our December 2006 sale (Auction 115) which realised £11,000 hammer price, rare and desirable thus
GroatEdward IV First Reign Light Coinage with Quatrefoils at neck, London mint mintmark Rose no fleur on breast, with extra pellet in third quarter of the reverse S.2000 NVF with pleasant underlying tone, Ex-Rochester Collection
GroatHenry VIII Second Coinage Laker Bust D Larger squarer face with Roman nose, fluffy hair, Crown arch does not break inner circle mintmark Lis Fine or better
HalfgroatElizabeth I mintmark 2 S.2586 GVF-NEF for wear with excellent detail but with a scratch on the obverse on the portrait, struck on an irregular flan
Hammered (5). Henry VIIIgroat, 3rd coinage, Bristol mint, together with 3 Edward Ipennies and a John short cross penny, class 6a, moneyer Willelm on London. Mostly fine, the groat has some scratches on the obverse.
PennyAnglo-Saxon. Wulfred Archbishop of Canterburysilver group II, transitional monogram, Obv. facing bust with large pellet each side of face. R. monogram of DOROBERNIA. Moneyer Saeberht. North 240. S.888. Extremely rare. Attractive very fine or better, but with slight chipping to top edge and a stress crack to inner circle. Wavy flan.
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