Admiral Lord Exmouth 1816 Bombardment of Algiers 41mm diameter in copper by L. Brenet and Gerard, Obverse: Uniformed bust right, of Lord Exmouth, ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH, Reverse: Neptune, with trident, pacifying a sea-horse, In Exergue: ALGIERS AUGUST 1816. 40.04 grammes, BHM 921, Eimer 1085, EF. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820
Second Treaty of Vienna 1731 47mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse Bust left laureate, GEORGIVS . II . D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET: REX: F:D., Reverse: Neptune in his marine car commands tranquillity from the winds, PRAESTAT . COMPONERE Exergue: FOEDVS VIENNENSE M.DCC.XXXI, MI ii 469/39, Eimer 523, 46.18 grammes, GVF/NEF with a spot in the obverse field
Challenger Expedition 1895 75mm diameter in cast bronze, by B. Rhind after W.S. Black, Obverse A knight standing left, points to the gauntlet he has thrown down, behind, an upright trident from which unfurls a ribbon inscribed REPORT ON THE SCIENTIFIC RESULTS OF THE CHALLENGER EXPEDITION 1886-95. Reverse: Neptune standing beside an oval-framed bust of Athena, left, and an owl. below, two mermaids display a ribbon inscribed VOYAGE OF H.M.S. CHALLENGER 1872-76, BHM 3487, Eimer 1797, 190.75 grammes, GVF, R.B. WATSON on the edge, Rare, with a total of just 120 being issued. R.B. Watson is listed on the World Register of marine Species website as the author of 'Mollusca of the H.M.S. Challenger Expedition', cataloguing many new species for the first time. The result of the voyage was the aforementioned report, which among many other discoveries, catalogued over 4000 previously unknown species. John Murray, who supervised the publication, described the report as 'The Greatest Advance in the knowledge of our planet since the celebrated discoveries of the 15th and 16th Centuries. In its passage near to Antarctica, it was the first scientific expedition to take pictures of icebergs. A most unusual and intriguing issue, which will appeal to the medal collector and scientifically minded alike
Spanish Fleet Destroyed off Cape Passaro 1718 45mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, draped and laureate, GEORGIVS. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX: F:D., Reverse: statue of the King, as Neptune, upon a rostral column amidst capture naval trophies, SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, Exergue: CLASSE ,. HISP. DELETA. AD . ORAS . SICILIAE . 1718. MI ii 439/42, Eimer 481, 35.08 grammes, NEF
Admiral Earl Howe NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 41mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right uniformed, EARL HOWE ADML OF THE WHITE K:G:, Reverse: Neptune advancing right in a marine car FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT. In Exergue: VII SAIL OF THE LINE CAPTURED I . JUNE MDCCXCIV in 3 lines, BHM 387, Eimer 856, 39.47 grammes, UNC or near so, a most attractive example
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
Medals (2) 1731 Second Treaty of Vienna 47mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate GEORGIVS . II . D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. H: REX . F.D. Reverse: Neptune in his marine car commends tranquillity from the winds PRAESTAT. COMPONERE, In Exergue: FOEDVS VIENNENSE M.DCC XXXI. Eimer 523, NVF. Italy - Francesco Niccolo Gabburri - Presidency of the Accademia del Disegono, Florence 89mm diameter cast in brass, 151.40 grammes, GVF with some light scratches and porosity
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in White metal by G.R.Collis Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, on a high rock, being crowned by the Archbishop, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia before her. Below: Neptune and Mercury kneeling with cornucopia at base of rock, with sea and ships in the distance, In Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838 in three lines, 129.47 grammes, Eimer 1310, BHM 1805 (listed as RR) VF toned with some edge bruises and surface porosity
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in Bronze, by G.R.Collis, Eimer 1310, BHM 1805, WE 95, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Victoria enthroned, upon an island rock, is crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with Neptune and Mercury seated at the base. In Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. CROWNED JUNE 28. 1938. , 193.04 grammes, NEF with some dark tone areas on the obverse, in the brown box of issue, BHM lists the bronze type as R2
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in White Metal, by G.R.Collis, Eimer 1310, BHM 1805, WE 95, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Victoria enthroned, upon an island rock is crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with Neptune and Mercury seated at the base. In Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. CROWNED JUNE 28. 1938. EF and highly lustrous, with some contact marks, we note BHM lists the bronze type as R2.
Carpathia Medal ornately shaped, in art nouveau style, in bronze. Obverse: within a border composed of two dolphins Neptune's head (above centre) with flowing beard and an anchor and staff crossed below. Starboard bow view of the Carpathia with lifeboats standing by in search. Icebergs in the background. Reverse Inscription : PRESENTED TO THE CAPTAIN OFFICERS & CREW OF R.M.S.CARPATHIA IN RECOGNITION OF GALLANT & HEROIC SERVICES FROM THE SURVIVORS OF THE S.S.TITANIC APRIL 15th 1912. DIEGES & CLUS N.Y Good Fine to NVF with some weakness to OF and DIEGES & CLUST N.Y. Very Rare with only 180 awarded. 711 survivors were picked up by the Carpathia whose officers and men were subsequently awarded this medal in gold, silver or bronze according to rank, with chain and black ribbon
France, Battle of Sole bay (Suffolk) 1672 41mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust of Louis XIV right LUDOVICUS XIIII . REX CHRISTAINISSIMUS, Reverse Neptune standing in his car, VICTORIA NAVALIS on a banner above in exergue: MDCLXXII, GVF, comes with printed pages of History of the Battle and background to the town of Sole Bay and the Battle, also the first Battle of the Third Dutch War 1672-1674), this medal very rare in silver
Capture of Gibraltar and Naval Engagement off Malaga 1704, 40mm in bronze by J. Croker, Eimer 410 Obverse Bust left draped , Reverse Neptune in his marine car offers his trident and crown to Britannia VICTORIAE NAVALES, Exergue: CALPE. EXPVG. ET. GALL. VICT. MDCCIV, EF or better and attractively toned
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in copper by G.R.Collis Eimer 1310 Obverse Bust Left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: Reverse Victoria Enthroned upon an island rock crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia with Mercury and Neptune seated at the base EF with some contact marks
VictoriaCoronation 1838 Obverse Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARIUM REGINA F:D: Reverse Victoria, enthroned upon an island rock, crowned by Archbishop, attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with Neptune and Mercury seated at the base, Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 1837 Eimer 1310 74mm diameter in copper EF
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