Medals (5) Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau 46mm in bronze? as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC DG BORVS . REX . EL . PROTESTANTIM DEFENSOR, Exergue: LISSA DEC. Reverse: A battle scene QVO [-] HIL MAJUS MELIUSVT, Exergue: ROSBACHN NOV 5 1757, Fair, Battles of Lissa and Rosbach 1757 44mm in brass Obverse: Equestrian figure facing left FREDERICUSBORUSSORUM . REX, Exergue: LISSA . DEC . 5 BRESLAU RECEPTA DEC 20 1757, Reverse: A battle scene QUO . NIHIL . MAJUS, In Exergue: ROSBACH . NOV . 5 1757 VG, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 51mm diameter Obverse: Bust left RT. HONABLE WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty, the Virtues, 48.45 grammes, VG, Great Exhibition 1851, Uniface 72mm, Obverse: Conjoined bust of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, as on the Council Medal, Edge: HENRY COLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . PRESENTATION PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Prize Medal 1865 Obverse SCOT . REG . EDIN . ACAD . IACOB, with shield, Edge: JOANNES MACBETH ART . MAG . CLASSIS MEDICINAE FORENSIS MDCCCLXV GVF
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737EF cleaned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition 1865 Medal of Merit 51mm diameter in bronze by R.W Martin and J.Moore Reverse MEDAL OF MERIT surrounded by names of artists, scientists inventors and other prominent people NEF boxed, the lid detached. 1901 Naval and Military Exhibition Eimer 1858, BHM 3734 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Vignette containing the busts of Edward VII and Alexandra NAVAL & MILITARY EXHIBITION, Exergue: CRYSTAL PALACE 1901, Reverse: Vignette containing busts of Queen Victoria and Albert , below - a view of the Great Exhibition building JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851 1901 NEF and lustrous
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1392, Obverse: Bust left diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT: 28 1844. Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath, grasshopper above FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Great Exhibition Medals (2) Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1456, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance, to right, bust of Flaxman on a socle, DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, In Exergue: Leonard C.Wyon Des. & Sc: royal mint Edge :PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. COVENTRY RIBBONS COMMITTEE. CLASS XIII, EF with some edge nicks:: along with Great Exhibition 1851 Eimer 1462 79mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, Left within a wreath, Reverse: View of the building THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSOM, & CO. DIMENSIONS - LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 106 FEET. GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND AU/GEF and lustrous
Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in white metal Eimer 1461var. Obverse Bust left within a wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition Building THE CRYSTAL PALACE FOR THE GRETA EXHIBITION OF AKLL NATIONS IN HYDE PARK LONDON OPENED BY H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA MAY 1ST 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT, DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ.F.L.S.ERECTED BY FOX,HENDERSON,& CO. -DIMENSIONS- LENGTH 1848 FEET. WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 108 FEET, GLAZED SURFACE 900,000 SUP FEETOCCUPIES 18ACRES OF GROUND, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000 EF, Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations , New York 1853 74mm diameter in white metal, Obverse: View of Crystal Palace, Reverse Four allegorical female figures representing attributes of industry EF
VictoriaRoyal Exchange 1844 43mm diameter in White metal EF, Great Exhibition 1851 in white metal 38mm diameter NEF as part of a group of medals and Tokens (46) these mostly 19th and 20th Century in mixed grades
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