World a 15-coin set - The Millennium Coin Collection 1997-2000 comprising Falkland Islands 2000 SilverProof, the outer ring with gold plating, New Zealand Ten Dollars 2000 Silver Proof with selected gold plating, Isle of Man 1997 Birth of Christ Silver Proof, Latvia One Lats 2000 Silver Proof, JerseyFive Pounds 2000 Millennium Silver Proof, Austria 100 Schilling Silver Proof with Titanium Centre, Isle of Man Crown 1997 Fall of the Roman Empire Silver Proof, Guernsey Five Pounds 1999 Millennium Collar Silver Proof (the outer ring of the 2-part coin), Gibraltar Five Pounds 1999 History of Time Titanium Proof, Guyana 2000 Dollars 2000 Millennium 12-sided Silver Proof, Barbados Five Dollars 2000 Millennium Octagonal Silver Proof, nFDC to FDC, these with certificates, along with Isle of Man Crown 1997 Norman Conquest Silver Proof, Turks and Caicos Islands 25 Crowns 2000 Millennium Silver Proof, the reverse gold plated, GB Five Pound Crown 1999 Millennium Cupro-Nickel, Guernsey Five Pounds 1999-2000 Bimetallic Brass centre in Cupro-Nickel outer ring, UNC to FDC these with no certificates, along with two unrelated certificates, all contained in a Westminster box
World Crown-size a 21-coin set with Ships and Explorers themes, comprising Niue Ten Dollars 1992 Cooks Pacific Voyage, Falkland Islands Five Pounds 1992 400th Anniversary of First Sighting, Bulgaria 100 Leva 1992 Radetzky Steam Liner, Tuvalu Twenty Dollars 1993 HMS Royalist, Tonga 1993 One Pa'anga La Princesa, Vanuatu 50 Vatu 1993 The Boudeuse, Tokelau 1993 HMS Pandora, Russia Three Roubles 1994 Antarctic Expedition, Ships Vostok and Mirny, Solomon Islands 1994 Ten Dollars The Swallow, Djibouti 100 Francs Frigate 'Bateau', Cayman Islands Two Dollars 1994 200th Anniversary of the 'Wreck of the Ten Sails', Egypt 1994 Five Pounds Sailing Boat of Queen Chnemtamun, Turkey 50,000 Lire 1995 Piri Reis, Hungary 1995 1000 Forint Danube ship Hubleany, Maldives 1995 250 Rufiyaa Ibn Battuta, Russia Three Roubles 1995 Roald Amundsen - Arctic Explorer, Cuba Ten Pesos 1996 Amerigo Vespucci, Guinea-Bissau 50,000 Pesos Alvise da Cadamosto, Oman One Rial 1996 Sultanah, Bulgaria 1000 Leva 1996 Sailing ship Kaliakra, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC, most retaining full mint brilliance, all in capsules
Farthings 17th Century (2) Hampshire - Tichfield 1652 William Houghton, W.204 Good Fine with some verdigris, Kent - Dover (16) 68 Town Arms/St. Martin and beggar, W.199 About Fine
Farthings 17th Century (9) Suffolk (6) Beccles 1664 William Cutlove W7 Near Fine, Lowestoft 1669 Jos Smithson, Rob Barker Church Ward W225 Fine, Hoxne undated Will Brewster W155 (2) the first Good Fine with some verdigris, the second VG, Hoxne Benjamin Whyt VG or better with green patina, Bury 1670 Edward Tayler W81 Fine, Oxfordshire - Oxford 1652 The Mayor of Oxford W111/2 Fine, Gloucestershire - Tetbury 1669 Borough - Town Arms W163 Bold Fine, London - Westminster (New Palace Yard) 1649 W2048 Reverse: Grocer's Arms, Fine/VG
Farthings 17th CenturyNorfolk (16) Norwich (11) 1664 Violet Benton W118 Fair, undated Peeter Blofeld W122 VF, undated Robert Brown W126 VF, undated Augustine Bridgs W123/4 (2) the first Near Fine/Fine, the second Fine with some verdigris, 1653 Edward Buxton W128 NVF, 1663 Robert Claton W132 Good Fine, 1667 Spendlove W203 Fine, 1664 Thomas Ferrier W142 Bold Fine, 1664 George Hall W1149 VF, 1663 John Tabor W205 Fine/Good Fine with a planchet clip, 1662 Thomas Warne W216 Near Fine, unpriced by Dickinson, Rare, Linn Regis (3) 1668 Town Arms W63/4 Fine, 1669 Town Arms W65 Near Fine, 1662 Edward Billings W67 NVF, East Dereham John Halcott W34 Good Fine, rare, unpriced by Dickinson
Farthings and Halfpennies17th Century (6) Oxfordshire (6) Banbury Farthing Benjamin Hibberdine W10/11 VG, Banbury Farthing 1652 John Vivers W24 Fair, Banbury Farthing 1651 James Wagstaffe W26 VG, Banbury Halfpenny William Wagstaffe W28 Fair, Burford Farthing Thomas Mathews W48 Fair, Thame Farthing William Tripp W206 Fair, all attributed and with tickets
France Jeton - Tournai, undated, (c.15th Century) Obverse: Crowns and Lis in alternate angles MARIA MATER, the remainder of the legend double struck, Reverse: Two Crowns and Two Lis within inner circle, MATER DEI MEMELIT, 28mm diameter, 3.31 grammes, Fine with some residual verdigris
Halfpennies18th Century (10) Sussex - Brighton 1796 Reverse: Honor the King DH10 Fine, Kent - Maidstone 1795 Reverse: Figure of Justice standing DH36 GVF, Cheshire - Macclesfield 1791 Obverse: Bust of Charles Roe DH32 Good Fine, Yorkshire - Hull 1791 Equestrian Statue of William III, DH17 Fine, Middlesex (6) Lackingtons 1795 Reverse: Figure of Fame, DH358a GVF, Newgate 1794 Milled Edge DH393 VF, National Series - Prince of Walesundated, DH952, GVF, Political and Social Series, undated, Hon. T. Erskine DH1010 GVF, Political and Social Series 1797 For General Convenience/Rule Britannia DH1019NVF/VF, Political and Social Series 1793 Sir Isaac Newton DH1034 NVF
Halfpennies18th Century (3) Perthshire - Perth 1797 Obverse: A hank of yarn and a package of dressed flax, Reverse: Arms of Perth, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE HOUSE OF PAT.K. MAXWELL DH8, Fine/Good Fine, Rare, North Wales 1793 Obverse: A Druid's head, Reverse: RNG cypher, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER, DH1b VF, Middlesex -Masonic 1794 Obverse: Freemason's Arms, Reverse: A Cupid and Masonic emblems within a triangle, Edge: MASONIC TOKEN I.SCETCHLEY FECIT 1794, DH369a, NVF, Halfpenny19th CenturyLondon Robert Warren, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: A bottle inscribed MARTIN'S LANE LONDON, countermarked T.H. CAVELL DOVER on both sides, Withers 837, Fine
Halfpennies18th Century (3) Suffolk - Bury undated, Obverse: An ancient gateway, over the entrance ABBEYGATE BURY, Reverse: An open book, PAYABLE AT RACKHAMS CIRCULATING LIBRAy ANGEL HILL BURY, Edge: OR AT LEATHERDALES X HARLESTON NORFOLK, DH29 EF, Suffolk - Bury undated Obverse: Shield of Arms of Bury St. Edmunds SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND FLEECE, Reverse: a cypher PD above a crown between palm and laurel branches THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN, Edge: PAYABLE AT P.DECKS POST OFFICE BURY DH26 GVF, Worcestershire - Dudley 1790 Obverse: A distant view of Dudley Castle DUDLEY TOKEN, Reverse: A shepherd lying under a tree, date below, Edge: PAYABLE IN LONDON, the remainder engrailed, DH8a GVF scarce
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (10) Norwich 1794 Obverse: A key suspended from an archway PAYABLE AT BULLEN & MARTINS, MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: a plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge DH19 Good Fine, Norwich 1793 Obverse: A straight stocking and glove, and a knife and fork crossed, R. CAMPIN . HABERDASHER, In exergue: GOAT LANE NORWICH, Reverse: A female figure seated between an anchor and a globe, a crowned lion at her feet HALFPENNY, Edge: CURRENT EVERY WHERE, DH21 VG/Near Fine, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A muff and tippet PAYABLE AT J. CLARKE'S MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: An umbrella stocking, hat and glove. No.2 GENTLEMENS WALK DH22 VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH, Reverse: A shop front in a circle, NORWICH HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP GOLD-SMITHS DH28 NVF/VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, upon a sword and mace, flat shield type, SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH, Reverse: An eagle with wings expanded NORWICH HALFPENNY date in exergue, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE SHOP OF DUNHAM & YALLOP GOLD-SMITHS DH31 About VF, Norwich 1796 Obverse: A figure of Hope standing, supporting a shield inscribed DUNHAM AND YALLOP GOLDSMITHS, Reverse: A shop front within a circle NORWICH HALFPENNY 1796, Milled edge DH33 VF, Norwich 1792 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, Reverse: A man working in a loom, Edge: IOHN HARVEY OF NORWICH DH38 (2) the first GVF, the second NVF/GF, Norwich Obverse: View of Norwich Barracks, a banner above: NORWICH BARRACKS 1793, wall has raised brickwork, Reverse: A mounted Dragoon PRO REGE ET PATRIA, Exergue: QUEENS BAYS, Plain edge, DH46a, Fine, Great Yarmouth 1792 Obverse: A ship in full sail, YARMOUTH HALFPENNY, date below, Reverse: Shield of Arms of Yarmouth between sprigs of oak, Edge: PAYABLE AT THE GLASS WAREHOUSE OF W.ABSOLON DH51, Good Fine/Fine
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (4) Norwich 1794 Obverse: View of a castle and bridge NORWICH CASTLE, stop touches shrubs on bridge, Reverse: a hanging fleece GOOD TIMES WILL COME MDCCXCIV, Edge: RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE, DH12 Toned UNC with touches of underlying pastel shades, Norwich 1794 Obverse: View of a castle and bridge NORWICH CASTLE, stop clear of shrubs on bridge, DH13 , Reverse: a hanging fleece GOOD TIMES WILL COME MDCCXCIV, Edge: RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE, DH13 NEF once cleaned, now almost fully retoned, Norwich 1792 Obverse: The Arms of Norwich, MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the county, Edge: PAYABLE AT BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER &c. NORWICH DH15 UNC or near soand nicely toned, Norwich 1793 Obverse: Shield of Arms of the City of Norwich, upon a sword and mace, flat shield type, SUCCESS TO THE CITY OF NORWICH, Reverse: An eagle with wings expanded NORWICH HALFPENNY date in exergue, DH31 UNC with traces of lustre and a tone spot on the reverse
Halfpennies18th CenturyNorfolk (8) Norwich 1794 Obverse: View of a castle and bridge NORWICH CASTLE, stop touches shrubs on bridge, Reverse: a hanging fleece GOOD TIMES WILL COME MDCCXCIV, Edge: RICHARD BACON COCKEY LANE, DH12 NVF with some pitting and scratches, Norwich 1792 Obverse: The Arms of Norwich MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO, Reverse: Shield of Arms of the County, NORFOLK AND NORWICH HALFPENNY, Edge: PAYABLE AT N. BOLINGBROKES HABERDASHER &c. NORWICH DH14 NVF/VF, Norwich undated Obverse: The Arms of Norwich MAY NORWICH FLOURISH. PRO BONO PUBLICO, Reverse: A plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge, DH17 GVF, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A key suspended from an archway PAYABLE AT BULLEN & MARTINS, MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: a plough and shuttle SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND SHUTTLE, Plain edge DH19 VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: A straight stocking and glove, and a knife and fork crossed, R. CAMPIN . HABERDASHER, In exergue: GOAT LANE NORWICH, Reverse: A female figure seated between an anchor and a globe, a crowned lion at her feet HALFPENNY, Edge: CURRENT EVERY WHERE, DH20, NVF, Norwich 1794 Obverse: A muff and tippet PAYABLE AT J. CLARKE'S MARKET PLACE NORWICH, Reverse: An umbrella stocking, hat and glove. No.2 GENTLEMENS WALK DH22 GVF the obverse with a small area of surface residue, Norwich undated Obverse: A bottle MORE TRADE AND FEWER TAXES, Reverse: Figure of Hope standing, PROSPERITY TO OLD ENGLAND, Edge: RICHARD DINMORE & SON NORWICH DH23 GVF/VF, Norwich 1793 Obverse: View of Norwich Barracks, a banner above: NORWICH BARRACKS 1793, Reverse: A mounted Dragoon PRO REGE ET PATRIA, Exergue: QUEENS BAYS, Plain edge, DH48, VF
Halfpennies18th CenturySuffolk (7) Ipswich 1794 Obverse: An ancient market cross, IPSWICH CROSS, Reverse: PAYABLE AT CONDER'S DRAPERY WAREHOUSE IPSWICH, in 6 lines, Milled edge, DH35 VF, Bury St. Edmundsundated Obverse: Shield of Arms of Bury St. Edmunds, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH AND FLEECE, Reverse: PAYABLE AT JAMES GOER'S IRONMONGER BURY, Plain edge, DH27 (2) the first NVF, the second VF, Bury St. Edmunds undated, Obverse: An ancient gateway, over the entrance ABBEYGATE BURY, Reverse: An open book, PAYABLE AT RACKHAMS CIRCULATING LIBRAy ANGEL HILL BURY, Edge: OR AT LEATHERDALES X HARLESTON NORFOLK, DH29 NEF, Beccles 1795 Obverse: South Porch of the church, B'ECCLESIÆ, Reverse: View of a bridge , with FSU on a label below, COMMUNITATE AUCTA, Edge: PAYABLE AT BECCLES SUFFOLK, DH16, VF, Hoxne 1795 Obverse: A dismounted Yeoman leaning against his horse PRO ARKIS ET FOCIS , Reverse: A castle within a garter 1795 HOXNE & HARTSMERE. SUFFOLK LOYAL YEOMANRY CAVALRy. Edge: GOD SAVE THE KING AND CONSTITUTION DH33a GVF, Sudbury 1793 Obverse: Shield of Arms of Sudbury, MAY THE TRADE OF SUDBURY FLOURISH, Head of talbot almost touches the F and S of the legend, Reverse: PRO BONO PUBLICO 1793, DH38, Good Fine/Near Fine
Halfpennies19th Century Non-Local (4) Wellington/Cuidad Rodriga types (4) Legend ending with Madrid (2), and legend ending with Salamanca (2) Fine to VF
Halfpenny18th CenturyNorfolk - Blofield 1796, Obverse: A group of weapons and musical instruments, with banner above, BLOFIELD CAVALRY, Reverse: A mounted dragoon, ROYAL NORFOLK YEOMANRY, In Exergue: MDCCXCVI, Edge: FERA GOD AND HONOUR THE KING, the last part of the edge legend weak or missing, DH6, EF
Halfpenny18th CenturyNorfolk - Blofield undated, Obverse: Armoured bust to right FOR GENERAL CONVENIENCE, Reverse A group of weapons and musical instruments, with banner above, BLOFIELD CAVALRY, Edge: BUXTON TOKEN, the remainder engrailed, DH11, NEF with minting flaw on the edge, Rare
Halfpenny19th CenturyLondon - William Till 1834 30mm diameter in copper, Obverse: Legend in five lines within floral wreath DEALER IN ANCIENT & MODERN COIN MEDALS ANTIQUES &C. Reverse: Shield of Arms above banner ANTIQUAM OBTINENS, legend WM.TILL 17 GT. RUSSELL ST, COVENT GDN. LONDON. 1834. Plain edge, UNC and lustrous
Medals, Tokens and Toy/Model Money (23) comprising Medals (5) 1739 Capture of Portobello 33mm diameter in Brass, Obverse : Half-length Bust, Reverse: 6 ships entering Portobello harbour VF, Frederick Duke of York 1827, 25mm diameter in brass EF, Australia 1901 Lord Hopetown, First Governor General Good Fine holed, Death of Princess Charlotte 25mm diameter in bronze BHM 944 by Kempsons EF, British Empire 1924 28mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, Unofficial Farthing Tokens (3) Norfolk - Norwich 1847 H Chamberlin & Sons VF, Norfolk - Lynn 1851 W.Roberts Tea Dealer NVF, Norfolk - Norwich undated Dyes Coffee and Dining Rooms Fine, Toy/Model Money (6) Half Sovereign 1854 Prince of Wales NEF, Pennies (2) undated Bimetallic by Joseph Moore both Fine, Half Farthing 1887 Gothic Head/Jubilee Model EF, One penny 1902 by Lauer EF, One Eighth Farthing 1848 GVF, To Hanover 1837 Tokens (2) both NEF, Direct Supply Stores Ltd Tokens (2) Williams Brothers both square Two Shillings VF and One Shilling EF, Gaming Token George III 1787 VF, undated HalfpennyNottingham John Player and Sons undated (c.1850) in bronze VF, Egypt token in bronze 1942 XMAS STOCKING/GOOD LUCK FROM FRIENDS IN EGYPT Fine, Masonic Penny undated Chapter No.1 R.A.M. named to J.Briggs, St. Johns EF, Staffordshire Street Railway brass oval Token 24mm x 18mm possibly a later reproduction VF
Penny19th CenturyLondon - William Till 1834 36mm diameter in copper, Obverse: Legend in five lines within floral wreath DEALER IN ANCIENT & MODERN COIN MEDALS ANTIQUES &C. Reverse: Shield of Arms above banner ANTIQUAM OBTINENS, legend WM.TILL 17 GT. RUSSELL ST, COVENT GDN. LONDON. 1834., Engrailed edge, EF with a small tone spot
Shillings to Halfpennies19th CenturyNorfolk (7) comprising Shillings (3) Yarmouth 1811 F.R.Reynolds, Yarmouth, Davis 15, Fine, Yarmouth 1811 Norfolk and Suffolk Token, One acorn at the corner of the shield at top left, Davis 13 Fine, Yarmouth 1811 Norfolk and Suffolk Token, Two acorns at the corner of the shield at top left, Davis 14, NVF, Penny 1811 Norwich Withers 905 Fine or better, Halfpennies (3) Norwich 1811 NewtonSilversmith and Jeweller Davis 23 EF, Norwich 1811 Davis 22 Fine and Good Fine
Threepences to Halfpennies 18th and 19th Century (17) comprising 18th Century Penny Suffolk 1796 Woodbridge Obverse: Font facing bust, THO: SEKFORD ESQ. FOUNDED WOODBRIDGE ALMS-HOUSES 1587, Reverse: Shield of Arms between palm branches, and motto ORATIONES . ET . ELEEMOS . ASCENDUNT. IN . MEMORIAM . CORAM . DEO . within a beaded circle, AT WHOSE EXPENCE COUNTY MAPS WERE FIRST ENGRAVED 1574, 18th Century HalfpennyCambridgeshire 1795 County Obverse: Druid's Head, CURRENT IN THE COUNTIES, Reverse: A beehive and bees INDUSTRY HAS ITS SURE REWARD, Edge : Cambridge, Bedford and Huntingdon DH12a VG, 19th Century Threepence Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse 1813 (2) Davis 34 Near Fine and Davis 35 VG, Pennies 19th Century (8) Warwickshire - Birmingham Workhouse 1814 Davis 44 VG, Warwickshire - Birmingham and South Wales 1812 Davis 87 Fine with some edge nicks, Yorkshire - Hull Lead Works 1812 Davis 82 Fine, Somerset - Bristol and South Wales 1811 Davis 99 Fine, Somerset Bristl Brass and Copper Co. Davis 81 VG, Somerset - BathDavis 69 Fine, Yorkshire - Sheffield Workhouse Davis 123 VG, Yorkshire - Sheffield Workhouse 1815 Davis 135 Fair, Halfpennies 19th Century (4) Walthamstow - Essex British Copper Co. 1813 Davis 41 Fine, Essex - Brutus undatedDavis 31 VF, Essex - Brutus undated Davis 32 Fine with some verdigris and some weakness near the reverse edges, Norfolk Halfpenny 1812 Tunstead and Happing Davis 30 Good Fine
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
A belt made from silver coins (19) Crowns (3) 1676, 1677, 1818, Halfcrowns (7) 1698, 1709, 1745 LIMA, 1817, 1826, 1834 (2), Trade Dollar 1899B, Eighteen Pence Bank Token 1811, Shillings (2) 1817, 1824, Mexico Eight Reales 1802, India Half Rupee 1835, Italy Lire 1863 M BN, Portugal 200 Reis 1862, and German States - Prussia 1/6 Reichsthaler 1817D VG to VF, all coins mounted on the edges, total weight 315 grammes, an interesting item
A silver crucifix on a chain, the chain not hallmarked, presumed not silver, Enamelled badges (4) The Textile Officials Associations, Marinha Do Brasil, and I am a cococub, an ornate brass spoon, the handle made of two figures a sterling silver ring and a base metal ring, each with a gemstone, metal toy figures (19) Cricketers (15) batsman, bowler, fielders , wicket-keeper and umpires, Figures on horseback (3) and soldier (1), a bracelet silver-coloured, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, Boy Scouts sew-on badges (7) , an enemel Civil Defence badge, a small fork-shaped implement by Robert Kelly & Sons Liverpool, a magnifying glass, and a decorative bottle top/lid, in a deed box
Accessories a large group includes Lindner Trays (8), Abafil Trays (39), Capsules, Stock boxes (a few Coindex), Albums, pages and dividers, Display trays to take various sizes of coins, many in very good second-hand condition, a useful group (lot, over 31 Kilos)
Books (20) Roman Coins and their Values by Seaby, 1954, Roman Coins by Harold Mattingly 1960 Edition, Coins of Greece and Rome, Volume I by R.A.G.Carson 1970, Reading and Dating Roman Imperial Coins by Zander H.Klawans 1953, Greek Coins by Charles Seltman 1955 Edition, A Catalogue of Greek Coins, Seaby, compiled by Gilbert Askew, 1951, Coins of Europe by R.A.G.Carson Volume 2 1970, Seaby Standard Catalogue 1956, Copper Coins and Tokens of the British Isles Seaby 1949, Coins of Canada by J.A.Haxby & R.C.Willey 1971 First Edition, The Official 1971 Black Book of United States Coins 8th Edition, Coins of America, Africa, Australasia and Asia Volume 3 (1970) by R.A.G.Carson, English Coins by George C.Brooke 1950 Edition, The Story of the English Coinage by Peter Seaby 1952, Catalogue of the World's Most Popular Coins by Fred Reinfeld, revised by Burton Hobson, Humphrey's Coin Collectors Manual Volumes I and II, Bohn's Scientific Library 1853, Coin Collecting by Milne Sutherland and Thompson, 1951, Coin Collecting by Laurence Brown 1962, Collecting Coins by C.C.Chamberlain 1956
Books World Paper MoneyStandard Catalogues (9) General Issues 18-20th Century (3) 5th Edition, Volume 2, hardback, 8th Edition Vol 1 paperback and Volume 2, hardback, Modern Issues 1961-present (6), 5thb Edition, 8th Edition, 9th Edition, 10th Edition, 11th Edition and 23rd Edition, along with banknote albums (3) with pages and some dividers, in very good second-hand condition
Coin Cabinet made from a large strong aluminium case contains three trays (will hold 30 trays) 360mm x 360mm x 360mm in very good second-hand condition
Engraved Penny Obverse: Victoria Veiled Head, Reverse: an engraved pattern of concentric star shapes with a star of David in the centre, Fine/VF unusual
FantasySovereign 1847 Gothic Head, Reverse: as the Gothic Crown of 1847, 22mm diameter, struck in 9 carat gold weighing 7.16 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
Halfcrown 1746 LIMA Bright Fine set into the base of a silver ashtray, hallmarked 1901, a small dig in the base otherwise in good second-hand condition
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