Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 37mm diameter in copper, 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 Eimer 1813, BHM 3613, UNC the obverse with full lustre, the reverse with around 40% lustre, boxed
Peace of Utrecht 1713 Eimer 460 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 by J.Croker, 16.05 grammes, NEF/GVF
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702 42mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA . D: G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB. REGINA Reverse: Bust left armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM:ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE, Eimer 392, 37.51 grammes, Near EF cleaned with some hairlines
Prize Medals in silver (2) France - Agricultural Society de L'Yonne, undated, by A.Bescher, 22.06 grammes toned UNC, in a round box of issue, Sweden - Oscar II , undated LEA AHLBORN portrait type, Best horse award 44mm diameter in silver toned, 38.50 grammes, EF boxed
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 404, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy. PIETAS. AVGUVSTAE. Exergue. PRIMITIIS. ET. DECIMIS. ECCLESIAE. CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. 36.48g, NEF with deeper hairlines in the obverse fields causing a depression in some areas. The medal commemorates the Act introduced by Queen Anne formalising the investment of monies received from the Church for the benefit of the poorer clergy
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) each 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, (3) UNC, one with a small area of toning, in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506 UNC or very near so with some very small tone spots, in the original red case of issue this in excellent condition
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 30mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Jubilee style bust of the Queen VICTORIA D:G: REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH TYEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 26 JUNE 1897 crowned within a wreath. awarded to Cpl. J.L.Clark T.L.H. EF with some weakness on the lower part of the reverse legend. Comes with suspension ring and ribbon in the original Wyon box. The medal was made by Wyon of Regent Street, London, the bronze medal was awarded to selected Officers and other ranks involved in parades and the review at Spithead in June 1897
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, 83.40 grammes, EF cleaned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817, BHM 3502, 83.52 grammes, UNC with rainbow toning around the edges, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Sir Francis Chichester 1967 a 2-piece set in silver gilt 57mm diameter and 38mm diameter by P.Vincze, Obverse: Bust left wearing a cap, SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER , Reverse: Neptune kneeling left, upon a globe, upon which are two boats GIPSY MOTH IV 1966-67 and GOLDEN HIND 1577-80. Weights 76.47 grammes and 28.03 grammes respectively, each lustrous UNC with some toning, in the Spink box of issue with certificate
Sir Isaac Newton - University of Glasgow c.1840, 51mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon Obverse: Bust right ISAACUS NEWTONUS, Reverse: A façade of Glasgow University, in Exergue: EX ACADEMIE GLASGUENSIS DECRETO, Eimer 1348, BHM 1471, 69.02 grammes, Good EF cased
Sir Isaac Pittman undated (1894) 42mm diameter in silver by A.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust left, SIR ISAAC PITMAN, INVENTOR OF PHONOGRAPHY, Reverse?: PITMAN'S SCHOOLS with a wreath, with SECRETERIAL LAW PRACTICE 1914 and FREDERICK C. BEST engraved above and below, 36.37 grammes, BHM 3471var, UNC and attractively toned, boxed
South Africa - Sinking of the Birkenhead 1852 (1977) 38mm diameter, 39.87 grammes of 18 carat gold Obverse: A scene of the sinking as depicted by Charles Rixon, Reverse: Men standing on deck while women and children leave of lifeboats Numbered 1934 on edge, Prooflike UNC in the red South Africa Historical Mint box of issue
The Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge 2015, Reverse: H.R.H. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge CHRISTENED 5TH JULY, 2015. 5oz. .925 Silver Proof, Gold Plated, FDC in the Jubilee Mint box of issue with their certificate stating a mintage of just 50 pieces
The Gillespie Memorial medal - The Galloway Cattle Society of GREAT BRITAIN and Ireland a large 76mm diameter Prize medal in silver, awarded at the Highland Agricultural Society Show , Glasgow 1934, won by Arthur B. Duncan, Gilchristland, Closeburn, with Ewanston fashion 31417, EF/NEF, 267.23 grammes, hallmarked, EF/NEF with a thin scratch on the reverse
The Mayflower and the Pilgrim Fathers 1620-1970 350th Anniversary a 2-Medal pair each 57mm diameter by P. Vincze, in silver and gilt silver, Obverse : A group of pilgrims on the shore surrounded by their baggage, in attitudes of prayer and thanksgiving, the sea and the 'Mayflower' with sails furled in the background. Reverse: A scroll supported left by a figure (America) and right by Britannia jointly holding a circular wreath above a plinth inscribed 'HAVING UNDERTAKEN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE HONOUR OF OUR KING AND COUNTRY A VOYAGE TO PLANT THE FIRST COLONY IN THE NORTHERN PARTS OF VIRGINIA - MAYFLOWER COMPACT 1620'. 1620 1970, below, In exergue: MAYFLOWER. both UNC in the Spink box of issue
The Surrender of Pamplona 1813 41mm diameter in silver by N.G.A.Brenet and J.P.Droz, Obverse: Bust right ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Personification of the town of Pamplona surrendering the keys of the town to a Roman soldier. ENGLAND PROTECTS THE TOWN OF POMPEI Exergue: CAPITULATION OF PAMPELUNE/OCTOBER THE 31/MDCCCXIII, BHM 765, 33.46 grammes, NVF with some old scratches, Victories in the Peninsular War 1812 36mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust left ARTHUR MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: THE LIBERATOR OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL within a wreath, BHM 741, 25.20 grammes, EF
The Thomason Medallic Bible a 60-piece medallic set by Franklin Mint each piece 44mm diameter in copper depicting biblical scenes and verses from the Bible, Lustrous UNC, a few with very light toning, in the album of issue
Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals (c.1830) a 16-medal set by E.Thomason, each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237, comprising Astronomy, Chemistry, Crystallography, Electricity, Geology, Hydraulics and Hydrostatics, Mechanics , Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Mountains, Perkin's Engine, Optics, Phrenology, Slavery and Worcester's Engine, Watt's Single Engine, and Watt's Double Engine VF to GEF in the case as issued the case in poor condition, with magnifying glass, Thomason's Scientific and Philosophical Medals a part set (11 of 16 pieces) each 73mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1237 VF to EF in the case as issued, this in poor condition (no magnifying glass), Thomason's Medallic Illustrations of the Holy Scriptures VF to EF some with oxidation
Union of Ireland with Great Britain 1801, 38mm diameter in copper by J.G.Hancock and P. Kempson Obverse: A thistle, rose and shamrock sprouting from a single stem dividing a legend. MAY THIS / AND EVERY FUTURE / AGE / WITNESS / THE PROSPERITY / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOMS. in 6 lines, with JANUARY 1 1801 below, Reverse: A figure of Time having dropped one hourglass, receives another from a celestial hand, 27.95 grammes, BHM 526, EF
Whitworth Scholarship 1868 57mm diameter in bronze by A.Wyon, Obverse: Bust left draped SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH . BART :. FRS :. DCL :. LLD:. Bn DECr XXI MDCCCIII. Reverse: A precision machine tool. A DIFFERENCE OF A MILLIONTYH OF AN INCH IS MEASVRED BY VSING FOVR TRVE PLANES IN CONCERT, below: WHITWORTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOVNDED MDCCCLXVIII, edge: JOHN EUSTICE. 1887, 101.67 grammes, Toned UNC with reflective fields, in the Wyon box of issue
Albania Medals (19) includes Distinguished State and Community Serves awards (2), Labour and Border Guards, Bravery Award, and Meritous Service to the People, in mixed grades many in EF
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal Fire Medal in silver awarded to John Darlington, for Gallant Service 6/12/1927, for saving two children in a house fire at 7 Monk Street, Birkenhead. Reference: Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society Annual Report January 1928 (pages 41,42 and 43) Good Fine, with numerous edge knocks, comes with a handwritten account of the incident, also with a note stating that the medal was purchased from the family of John Darlington, whose children used the disc to play Hopscotch. The suspension survived and has been reunited with the medal with a repair to the clasp
Medals a small and varied group (6) AfricaService Medal, awarded to F.266888 P.E.Eaton, GVF, no ribbon, Special Constabulary Medal George V crowned bust type, awarded to Thomas R. Hope, NEF with some lustre, the obverse with some thin scratches, Voluntary Medical Service Medal, awarded to Harry James Newell, VF with some edge bruises, no ribbon, Belgium Trade Union Medal in bronze UNC, Belgium World War II Combatants Cross, in bronze, UNC, Hungary - Alliance of the Central Powers, Reverse: a field gun, in cast base metal, Fine and Pins (2) ELIZABETH II, one missing the fastening pin, otherwise Fine, along with World War II France and Germany clasp EF
Royal NavyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II issue, type C, coinage bust, awarded to M.942884 W,J, Rice O.E.A.T, H.M.S Bacchante, NEF cleaned with some hairlines and gentle edge bruises
World War I 1914-1918 medals in silver (5) awarded to (1) 61106 Pte L.Walley Welsh R - died 22 February 1919, aged 20. (2) 197323 Cpl. A.S. Bray R.A.F. (3) 63508 Pte. A. Kemp North'd Fus. (4) 119293 Gnr. A. Wright R.A (5) T-364113 Dvr. S.Scaife A.S.C. VF to EF, along with a London City and Guilds Technical Examination Medal, awarded to Albert Priestley for Wool & Worstead Weaving, 1st Prize 1899, 72.36 grammes in silver, EF cleaned
World War I group of three War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, awarded to 22908 Pte.F.T.Bancroft Border Regiment, along with Border Regiment cap badge and World War I Defence Medal VF to EF
A silver vase with 28 silver coins embedded in the surfaces by Rowlands and Frazer 146 Regent Street W. Crowns (2), Double Florins (3), Halfcrowns (6) , Florins (5), Shillings (4), Sixpences (5) and Threepences (3) 1875-1896 Good Fine to NEF all cleaned, the vase inscribes 'Laurence' and 'Kellie' 'Some coins from G.K to L.K. Xmas 1862-1898', a bend on one side of the rim at the top, total weight 459 grammes, an interesting item
A Toddy Ladle with Shilling 1711 Fine in the base, not hallmarked, so presumed pre-1773, the handle replaced with that of a later style, a teaspoon 102mm length with a decorative Welsh Dragon figure at the top of the handle, not hallmarked, and a South African brass figure of Paul Kruger wearing a Top Hat inscribed 'Transvaal Money Box', approximately 14cm high, (c.1900) all in good second-hand condition
Accessories Lindner Trays (4), Display Trays (8) , Cabinet trays (10) with almost all felts present, Maundy Money boxes (38), a dated Maundy Money box 1903, Medal boxes (5) comprising 1897 Victoria Diamond Jubilee 56mm issues (2), and 1911 Prince of Wales 35mm (3), and two further boxes , the first to hold a 1953 Coronation set (10 coins), the second a box to hold 20 Half Sovereigns, CGS empty boxes (5), and Auction Catalogues Spink (5) each for the Patina Collection 11/7/2001, all in good second-hand condition. (Over 14 Kilos) For Collection from our offices only - NO POSTAL
An assortment of balance scales, some hand-held, some boxed, many incomplete, weights, a slide rule, a boxed screw-adjustable ruler, a book 'The Moe Diamond Weight Calculator', a Diamond and Pearl gauge, The Moe Diamond Weight gauge, and a small magnifier (14 items in the lot), in mixed condition, Collection only - No postal
Balance Scales (2) folding type, in wooden cases, the first with printed instructions inside for weighing Guinea, Half Guinea , 7 Shilling piece, Sovereign and Half Sovereign, by Stephen Houghton & Son, missing the hanging plate for the coin, the second by W. & T. Avery, makers, Birmingham, in good second-hand condition
Balance scales (2) the first by F.J.Thornton, Colchester, Class B, to weigh 8oz., (c.1950) comes with a set of 6 weights: 100 grammes, 50 grammes, 20 grammes (2), 10 grammes and 5 grammes, the second by Johnsons of Hendon incomplete, no weighing pan, comes with 4oz. and 2oz. brass weights, along with sets of brass weights for weighing scales (3) all 'nested' sets the first set with 5 pieces: 1lb. 8oz. 4oz. 2oz. and 1oz., the second with 4 pieces, 1lb., 8oz. 4oz. and 2oz. by J.Blackshaw, Barrow, the third with 6 pieces 16oz. Troy, 8oz. 4oz. 2oz. 1oz. all in good second-hand condition, and a further set (c.1960s) on a round brass base with 7 weights 1lb down, with series of number and letters inscribed on the bases, this also in good second-hand condition, with an assortment of further weights (one in Troy measurement), and pieces from balance scales, a small blank medalet and a miner's tally check, octagonal with central hole, inscribed BDW 229, Fine, Collection only - No postal
Balance Scales (4) the first 203mm x 101mm x 85mm by Parkins & Gotto 24 & 25 Oxford Street, on a wooden base, comes with 5 weights (smallest weight missing), the second unnamed 203mm x 110mm x 100mm on a wooden base, comes with 3 weights 4oz. 2oz. and 1oz., the third unnamed, on a curved wooden base, 190mm x 110mm x 78mm, comes with 3 weights 4oz. 2oz. and 1oz. , the fourth unnamed, on a wooden base, 175mm x 95mm x 80mm, comes with 3 weights 2oz. 1oz. and 1/2 oz., each in good second-hand condition
Balance Scales (9) each antique in wooden boxes, hand held types, all without weights, two with labels inside the lid, one by William Whitmore, Birmingham, another by William Brind, London, another has 1802 hand carved into the lid and 1740 carved inside, in mixed condition
Charles II Touch piecereplica in gold, by Johnson Matthey 1973, 2.36 grammes of 18 carat gold, in a 9 carat gold mount, on a gold chain, total weight 7.29 grammes, UNC lightly toned, comes with presentation box
Dies for token issues (3) Oakengates & Dis. Co-Op Socy Ltd., Freemans (Liverpool) Ltd. Five Pence with STORE 5 CURRENCY in the centre in three lines, and MILK, all undated 'as made'
Display case (empty) to hold 36 Krugerrands or similar size coins, comes with the 36 appropriate size capsules, with a decorative lid with head of Paul Kruger with a springbok on either side, in excellent second-hand condition
Lindner Trays (14) with circular and square slots of red and purple velvet (a variety of sizes) each tray slides into hard Perspex surround which stack to form a cabinet like formation, second hand the odd outer casing slightly cracked
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimal Five Pence 1990 obverse uniface, struck on a thin flan, an off-metal striking, possibly coper plated steel with little of the plating remaining, weight 1.23 grammes, GVF
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeDecimalTen Pence 1969 an off-centre strike with around 3mm plain border to the left of the coin from 6 to 12 o'clock, also with a planchet clip from 6 to 7 o'clock, 10.95 grammes, Lustrous UNC and unusual
Mint Error - Mis-StrikeHalfpenny 1718 Peck 774 double struck, the strikings around 3mm apart, the reverse showing a partial second date, both obverse and reverse have the right hand portion of the legend struck twice, VG and porous, unusual
Sovereign balance weights in brass (2) 97mm length, for weighing Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns, one by Bourn, (John Bourn, Birmingham Brassfounder 1828-1850), the other unmarked, of similar style both in good second-hand condition, along with a Coin holder, to hold Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences and Threepences, this 67mm x 57mm x 14mm in good second-hand condition
AustriaMedieval Silver minors (75) 13th to 15th Century with a few pieces up to the 1700s a wide variety of types includes issues from Albrecht I, Frederick - Duke of Habsburg and Ottokar II, the vast majority with attributions, in mixed grades Fair to VF, worthy of further in-depth study
Europa - Europino Coinage - Five Europinos 1952HM 36mm diameter in silver, milled edge X#17 Prooflike UNC with a subtle and colourful tone, only 300 pieces minted
Falkland IslandsFifty Pence 1983 150th Anniversary of British Rule KM#19b, an impressive issue weighing 47.54 grammes (AGW 1.4oz.) in an NGC holder and graded PF68 Ultra Cameo, Rare with just 150 pieces minted
FranceOne Franc 1829B Rouen Mint KM#724.2 UNC and lustrous, the obverse with minor cabinet friction and some small areas of darker toning near the rims, very seldom offered in high grade
German Colonial 2 -1/2 Tola Pattern in Silver undated (1877) 35mm Schaaf 62 M2 Silver rare Choice Mint State with a lovely tone and graded MS64 by NGC, this being the only Schaaf variety M2 (silver) that NGC has seen
German States - Brunswick-Luneburg-Calenberg-HannoverThaler 1721 HCB Obverse: Horse leaping left, Reverse Arms within Order of the Garter, top of shield points inwards, KM#113.2 Davenport 2072 variety, in an NGC holder and graded AU58
GibraltarFifty Pence 2020 75th Anniversary of VE Day Gold Proof 8.3 grammes of gold, the reverse with coloured flags, nFDC with some minor hairlines, no box or certificate
Greece (2) One Drachma 1833 KM#15 Fine/Good Fine, the reverse with an attempted piercing on the 8 of the date and some scratches, Rare, Five Lepta 1831 KM# VF a bold example, a flan flaw in the obverse field to the left of the Phoenix, otherwise an excellent quality planchet, an eye-catching example of this scarce one-year type, seldom seen above Fine
Hawaii 1883 DollarBreen 8035, Fine, cleaned, comes with NGC ticket stating 'Not Encapsulated, Altered Surface', Breen states that 500,000 pieces were minted and of these 453,622 were later melted
Isle of ManHalfpenny 1786 S.7414 Toned UNC with the lightest of cabinet friction to the very highest points only, a choice example with excellent fields
Italy50 Centesimi 1861 F KM#A4 Fine, Rare, Krause lists at $100 Fine, our archive database stretching back to 2003 confirms that this is the first example we have offered of this type
Japan One Yen Y#28.2 countermark left on reduced size One Yen Y#A25.3 host date Year 29 (1896) 26.95 grammes, countermarks and host coin EF or very near so, a most pleasing example with excellent surfaces
Kenya 250 Shillings Gold 1966 75th Anniversary of the Birth of President Jomo Kenyatta KM#8 Lustrous UNC the reverse with some contact marks, a seldom seen issue, our archive database stretching back 20 years shows that this is the first example we have offered
Kenya 500 Shillings Gold 1966 75th Anniversary of the Birth of President Jomo Kenyatta KM#9 Lustrous UNC, a seldom seen issue, our archive database stretching back 20 years shows that this is the first example we have offered
Korea2 Chon, Tae Dong Treasury Department undated (1882-1883) KM#1082 27mm diameter, Fine with most of the blue cloisonne enamelling still remaining, Rare
Liberia Two Cents 1866 Pattern in Copper KM#Pn13 Die Axis upright, nFDC the obverse nicely toned with traces of lustre, the reverse toned with much underlying iridescence
Mexico - Revolutionary - SinaloaPeso 'Sand Money' undated (1898-1909) KM#769, 28.03 grammes, Fair, a seldom seen issue. Note: These pieces were sand moulded using a regular Peso KM#409
Netherlands East Indies -United East India Company, Batavian Emergency Issue, Half Stuiver 1644 Cast Coinage KM#31 Fine/VG with some old scratches, Rare and seldom seen in any grade
Oman 75 Omani Rials Gold AH1397 (1976) World Conservation Series Obverse National Arms above date, Reverse: Arabian Tahr KM#63, Weight 33.43 grammes. NGC MS69, scarce with only 825 pieces minted
Order of MaltaZecchino Emmanuel Pinto undated issue 3.5 grams Armoured Bust left, Crown Shield reverse SEP.HIER HOSPI.ER.S. KM 233 EF/GVF the obverse double struck with the bust spectacularly so giving the appearance of a conjoined bust issue
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