Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.E.Boehm/F. Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX., Rev. 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 MDCCCLXXXVIII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath in between. IN. COMMEMORATION, Exergue: Five linked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, 206.56 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue with descriptive card
Great BritishRegiments, an impressive collection, by the Birmingham Mint, housed in a large wooden lockable box, with key containing 52 x 50 mm medals, each depicting a Regiment in active service and the details of their achievements, along with a cap badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, Prooflike UNC to nFDC some with toning, in the impressive wooden box of issue, 43 with certificates, comes with informative booklet, along with an additional medal and five additional cap badges
Horticultural Award Medals (10) National Chrysanthemum Society silver (4) three are 46mm diameter, the other 33mm, one of the 46mm medals awarded to H.J. Caton Chelmsford November Show 1962 EF, London Gardens Society 38mm diameter in silver, awarded to Miss E.H.Redway 1961 NEF, Seed Growers and Florists 39mm in gilt, along with four bronze issues these NVF to EF
Investiture of KingCharles III (then Prince Charles) as Prince of Wales 1969 40mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse Portrait of the Prince half facing with Royal Shield of Arms and Prince of Wales feathers in the fields, HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon with castle behind, INVESTITURE CAERNARVON CASTLE , CASTELL CAERNARFON, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, Lustrous UNC with some light hairlines
Jernegan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in Silver by J.S.Tanner Eimer 537 Obverse: Minerva standing between military trophies and emblems of the Arts and Sciences. BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. Exergue: GEORGE REIGNING. Reverse Caroline royally robed waters a grove of young palm trees. GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE.. Exergue CAROLINE PROTECTING 1736 Fine, Note: originally given to purchasers of a Lottery Ticket for a silver cistern made by Henry Jernegan (d.1761) a London goldsmith and banker
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903 39mm diameter in bronze by J.A. Restall, Obverse: Bust right JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Reverse: Shield with supporters, the shield inscribed TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN TO SOUTH AFRICA, BHM 3889, Fine with some scratches, The Bell Medal Prize Medal for Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze EF, Ecclesiastical medal, 51mm diameter in bronze, O. SACREUM CONVIVIUM IN QUO XTOS SUMITOR in Gothic script, Reverse: CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, EF, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (Priest, Social Critic and Theologian) 50mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust half left, a modern issue with retro date 1466 and 1536 below the bust, GV in right field, Reverse: a hand with pencil NON EST CONSTANTIA SEMPER EADEM LOQVI, SED SEMPER EODEM PERTENDERE UNC, boxed
Mary as Regent 1690 49mm diameter in copper by J. or N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right MARIA.II.D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse: A full moon amid cloud and stars over a landscape. VELVT. INTER. IGNES. LVNA. MINORES. Eimer 320, MI 704/111-2, 51.64 grammes, Good Fine or better with some contact marks
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, by G.W. De Saulles, the Official Royal Mint issue, 85.74 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, A/UNC with some minor hairlines and a thin scratch on the lower part of the obverse, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, 86.83 grammes, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 91.92 grammes, UNC or near so with some minor contact marks, each in the red Royal Mint box the last box with some tears
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
Medals (6) 1995 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 53.3 grammes of 0.925 Silver Proof FDC, 1987 Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1988 400th Anniversary of the Spanish Armada 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 Bicentenary of the Launch of 'The Original' Lifeboat, 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1990 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, 1994 Tower Bridge Centenary 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Toned Finish UNC, in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, Medals a 2-piece set 1988 comprising Dublin City Millennium 988-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, and Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 1038-1988 63mm diameter in bronze, Toned Finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates, Medallic Covers (2) 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee comprising Crown-sized Silver medal and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p, on the commemorative envelope as issued in the silver Birmingham Mint wallet, 1979 International Year of the Child comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal nFDC and set of 4 x stamps 13p, 11p, 10 1/2p and 9p on the commemorative envelope as issued in the red Birmingham Mint wallet
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Medals a 4-piece set 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters, in Britannia silver, UNC to FDC with some minor contact marks and hairlines, in the John Pinches box of issue with certificate
Medals in White Metal (4) The Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863 36mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, EF and lustrous in a card box with ALBERT ALEXANDRA on the lid with the Prince of Wales plumes, Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 EF, International Exhibition 1862 (2) 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, BHM 2717 VF/GVF, International Exhibition 1862 42mm by Pinches, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building, Reverse: Britannia and Commerce both seated, each holding flags, BHM 2739 VF
Medals in White metal (5) The International Industrial Exhibition 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Conjoined Busts left within a wide wreathed border, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, 38.43 grammes, BHM 2419, GVF with a rim nick, 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of Sunday Schools 1831 47mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of Robert Raikes left, Reverse: Christ seated left receiving three children attended by female, right, BHM 1554, NVF with some blistering, holed at the top, Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885 44mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Draped Bust of Thomas Charles in ecclesiastical vestments, three quarters facing, Reverse: 8 line legend in Welsh, 18.29 grammes, BHM 3201NEF with some surface marks, holed at the top, Visit of Queen Elizabeth of Romania to Llandudno 1890 32mm diameter in White Metal by W. Mayler, Obverse: Bust right, Crowned and draped, Reverse: NIHIL SINE DEO within a wreath, 10.30 grammes, GVF with some contact marks and rim nicks, The Reform Bill 1831 46mm diameter in White Metal Reverse: THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE. COMMERCE. TRADE. CHEAP BREAD. HAPPINESS. REFORM in the centre within a circle with 25 subjects around, Fine, holed
Medals in White metal (8) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Queen Victoria seated on dais, left, being crowned by Archbishop. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED/JUNE 28. 1838, BHM 1832, 63.66 grammes, VF/GVF the obverse with some blistering, holed at the top, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee (6) 1887 Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F:D: Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3235 GVF/NEF, 1887 38mm diameter in White metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3241 EF and lustrous, holed at the top, 1887 44mm diameter in White metal by Brookes & Adams, Obverse: Crown, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA. Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3227, NEF holed at the top, 1887 40mm diameter in White metal by Baddeley & Reynolds, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries , crowned shield below dividing GREAT BRITAIN. Above on ribbon INDIA, below, within wreath VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3222 GVF/NEF and lustrous, holed at the top. 1887 33mm diameter in White metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries on ribband, Crowned Royal Arms below, VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3262VF holed at the top, 1887 30mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust half left, crowned, draped and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA. 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 : CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887. GVF/NEF holed at the top, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 45mm diameter, bronzed, Obverse: Bust left draped, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS . DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 . Reverse: Britannia standing, facing right, lion and shield before her. To the right Medallions of Queen Victoria Young Head 1837, Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, and Queen Victoria Veiled Head 1887, BORN 1819 . ENTHRONED 1837 . JUBILEE 1887 . 60th YEAR OF REIGN 1897, GVF with some light surface marks
Medals of Birmingham interest (2) Queen Victoria Visit to Birmingham 1852 56mm diameter in white metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria on a medallion within a closed wreath VICTORIA REGINA. On a ribbon dividing the field horizontally: GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: TO COMMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY TO BIRMINGHAM ON THE 15TH JUNE 1858. Below: TO OPEN ASTON HALL AND PARK AS A PLACE OF PUBLIC RECREATION. JOHN RATCLIFFE ESQ. MAYOR, Reverse: View of the main front of Aston Hall. ASTON HALL BEGAN 1618. COMPLETED 1635 (the 5 struck over a 1). In Exergue: BOUGHT (WITH 43 ACRES OF PARK) BY THE PEOPLE OF BIRMINGHAM in 4 lines. 58.12 grammes, BHM 2613 GVF, Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, veiled, VICTORIA JUBILEE, Reverse: View of Birmingham Law Courts BIRMINGHAM LAW COURTS, In Exergue: FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MARCH 23rd 1887, BHM 3335, NVF holed at the top
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (29) the majority bronze and brass 19th Century types, some George IV and William IV related, some World issues included, in mixed grades, some holed, along with a silver badge 1916 Machine Gun Guards, with blue and red enamelling, with pin back
Mercantile MarineService Association Medal - Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S. Conway, The King's Medal 44mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 56.85 grammes, Obverse: George VMilitary Bust by B.Mackennal, Reverse: A wreath, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within: MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. 'CONWAY', edge : WILLIAM RONALD HARLEY 1930, EF with some hairlines, in the original red fitted case
Monument to John Milton 1737 52mm diameter in bronze by J.S. Tanner, Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES MILTONUS, Reverse: E MARMORE IN ECCLESIA SANCTI PETRI APUD WESTMONASTERIUM ERECTORE GULIELMO BENSONO ARM ANNO SALUTIS HUMANAE M DCC XXXVII RYSBRACEIUS SCULPSIT in 11 lines, Eimer 542, MI ii 524/83, 46.36 grammes, NEF cleaned, the obverse with some scratches in the field
Music-related (3) Austria - Vienna 1949 50th Anniversary of the Death of Johann Strauss 70mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, Obverse: Facing portrait JOHANN STRAUSS with 1825 1899 in the fields, Reverse: DEM UNSTERBLICHEN WALZERKONIG ZUR 50. WIEDERKEHR SEINES TODESTAGES 3. JUNI 1949 in 9 lines, GEF, Richard Wagner 75mm diameter in bronze, uniface, undated, by A.Hartig Obverse: portrait facing left, RICHARD WAGNER GEF, Beethoven, 100th Anniversary of his Death, 1827-1927 by A.Hartig, EF
Olympic Games 1906 Intercalated Summer Olympics Participation medal 50mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, by N.Lytras, Obverse: Nike holding laurel wreath over phoenix emerging from flames, Acropolis in background, Reverse: Greek legend in 4 lines within a laurel wreath, 1906 on plate below, GVF with some plating worn away, especially on the obverse. Note: The Intercalated Summer Olympics was attended by athletes from 20 countries, held in Athens, Greece, this was considered to be Olympic games and was referred to as the 'Second International Olympic Games in Athens' bt the International Olympic Committee, however the medals that were distributed are not officially recognised by the Olympic Committee. It was intended to hold the event every four years in Greece in the intermediate years between the Official Olympic Games, however, only the 1906 event actually took place. The games were groundbreaking in many ways. This was the first Olympic event to have an opening ceremony, a closing ceremony and also the first to have an athletes village. It also featured raising of flags for the winning athletes for the first time, these all continue today.
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 62.18 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF with a few small spots
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H. PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907, Below: SIR W.S. CROSSMAN KT. LORD MAYOR J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 55.46 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF the obverse with a verdigris spot in the field
Preston Merchant Guild 1882 51mm diameter in white metal by J.S & A.B. Wyon Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Duke of Albany and the Duchess of Albany H.R.H. THE DUKE OF ALBANY K.G. THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY, Reverse: Three circles containing the arms of Preston and the Guild, in the third a tablet inscribed EDMUND BIRLEY ESQ. GUILD MAYOR 1882, A shamrock and three roses below PRESTON MERCHANT GUILD, BHM 3134var 59.40 grammes, NEF unlisted in White metal by BHM.
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702, 42mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, draped, ANNA . D:G:. MAG. BR: FRA: ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Bust of Prince George left, armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM: ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE. MI ii 233/14, Eimer 392, 31.80 grammes, VF with some surface dirt in places
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Argentina issue 34mm diameter in silver by J.D (?) Obverse: Bust of the Queen, left, veiled, SEMPER HONOR, NOMENQUE TUUM LAUDESQUE MANEBUNT 1837-1897. Rev: Flags of Great Britain and Argentina, crossed, IN COM. LX ANN. ACC. VICTORIAE BRITT. REG. IND. IMP. BUENOS AIRES. 20.51 grammes, Eimer 1822, Good Fine with partial colourful toning, the reverse with some contact marks
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 (6) 51mm in white metal, Borough of Croydon, by J. Moore, BHM 3261 NEF holed at the top, 45mm in white metal, by J. Carter BHM 3234, VF holed for suspension with suspension ring and ribbon, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, Reverse: Shield with Ostrich and Emu supporters, BHM 3319 VF/GVF, 38mm in white metal, unsigned, possibly by W.O. Lewis, Obverse: Two portraits of Queen Victoria, each in an oval medallion, one the young portrait, the other the Jubilee portrait, BHM 3315, EF holed for suspension, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, 39mm in bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within an open wreath , crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/ OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837 EF with some minor spots, 37mm in bronze by Pinches, BHM 3276 VF, along with Royal Jubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm in bronze by Heaton, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES May 3rd 1887 VF with contact marks, lightly cleaned
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heatons, Birmingham, Obverse: Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REG. JUBILEE YEAR 1887 Reverse: Legend within an open wreath , crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR/ OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, BHM 3249, Rare, 19.85 grammes, NEF with a stain and some spots, in the Heatons box of issue
R.M.S. Queen Mary Commissioned 1936 70mm diameter in bronze by G.Bayes, Obverse: Passenger Ship 'Queen Mary' under steam in exergue: MARIA REGINA MARI ME COMMISIT, Reverse: A view of New York's skyscrapers seen through the old Bargate of Southampton, . COMMISSIONED 1936 on a ribbon, across. On either side Shields of Southampton left and New York right, Below : Shield of Cunard White Star, above: QUEEN MARY, Eimer 2036, BHM 4282, in a large NGC holder and graded MS66
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by R.Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bust left veiled and diademed ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: a view of the exhibition buildings , Exergue: OPENED BY THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887 in three lines, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots and surface marks
Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 Birmingham Mint 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: CD within a wreath, Reverse: St. Paul's cathedral 29th July 1981 above. Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, City of Lincoln Arts and Crafts Exhibition 51mm diameter in bronze awarded to M.C.Sharpley 1930 for modelling, UNC, boxed, Royal Exchange Opened 1844 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2174 EF, France - Paris Exposition 1878, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust left, Reverse: Palace de Trocadero EF, Calendar Medal 2001 William Shakespeare 75mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint toned UNC, Dog Show Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze, undated, unawarded GEF, Coronation of George V 1911 Portsmouth 38mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, R.M.S Mauretania 33mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: View of the ship, Exergue: Built on Merseyside 1937-1937 GEF holed for suspension
Science and Art Prize Medal 1856 53mm copper Obverse: VictoriaYoung Head VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN MDCCCLVI, Reverse: NATIONAL MEDAL FOR SVCCESS IN ART AWARDED BY THE SCIENCE AND ART DEPARTMENT, edge: ALFRED JONES, SUBJECT 23rd 1894, 87.33 grammes, NEF cleaned, in the box of issue
Signing of the Armistice 10th Anniversary 1928 76mm diameter in silver by C.L.J.Doman, Obverse: The Cenotaph, London THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE. Reverse: An allegory of Deliverance: Great Britain advancing left, supports a youthful warrior, head bandaged and shackles broken, offers a wreath to the memory of fallen heroes. Exergue: NOVEMBER 11th MCMXVIII , 194.65 grammes, Eimer 2008, BHM 4132, GVF once lightly cleaned, in the fitted case of issue, Eimer states a mintage of 547 pieces
Sir Walter Scott Lauditory Medal 1827 62mm diameter in bronze, by A.J. Stothard, after F. Chantrey published by S. Parker, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scottt right, with SCOTT in the field behind the head, Reverse: Female figure leaning on a column holding ribbon inscribed TO GREAT MEN. Exergue: MDCCCXXVII, Edge: BARDORUM CITHARIS PATRIO QUI REDDIDIT ISTRO, 119.49 grammes, VF
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 42mm diameter in White Metal by H.Brown, Obverse: Draped bust of Shakespeare, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE : BORN APRIL 23. 1564: DIED APRIL 23 1616. Reverse: View of the Birthplace. STRATFORD UPON AVON FESTIVAL 1864. In Exergue: BIRTHPLACE OF SHAKESPEARE. BHM 2806. 29.31 grammes, NEF holed at the top
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 10mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
The Oliver Stubbs Medal - National Iron Founding Employers' Federation 45mm diameter 53.60 grammes of 15 carat gold, awarded to John Shaw 1923-24 EF and lustrous in the Fattorini & Sons box of issue
USA - Holland receives JohnAdams as American envoy 1782 (1904 restrike of the original by Johan G. Holtzhey) struck for the Holland Society of New York 1904 44mm diameter in bronze by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Obverse: Netherlands offers a free cap (an analogy to the Liberty cap) to America, who holds a shield emblazoned with 13 stars and stands on the head of a sad lioness symbolising England. LIBERA SOROR, SOLEMNI DECR . AG . N19 APR . MDCCLXXXII , MEDAL STRUCK BY TH UNITED PROVINCES OF THE HETHERLANDS 1782 IN HONOR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, Reverse: A Unicorn lies prone with broken horn, TYRANNIS VIRTUTE REPULSA PRRESENTED BY THE HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW YORKJANUARY 1904, in Exergue: SUB GALLIAE AUSPRICIIS. as Betts 603, 51.28 grammes, GEF
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1876 76mm diameter in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse : Female figure seated right holding a wreath, the United States shield at her side, the border decorated with vignettes displaying the symbols of Art and Industry. Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI, a wreath within, AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISION, 271.96 grammes and 9mm thick, GEF cased
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1926 Medal of Award 76mm diameter in gilt bronze by Albert Laessle, Obverse: A defiant eagle protecting a nest with Independence Hall and a rising sun in the distance, Reverse: MEDAL OF AWARD in centre, SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA 1776-1926, Edge B.B.B. Co. PHILA, 154.57 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue, this with repairs on the front lower corners
VictoriaGolden Jubilee (5) 1887 39mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA EIN BRENHINES NI 1887, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS ON INDIA BORM MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, MARRIED FEB 10th 1840 (as BHM 3248), NEF holed at the top, 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, a crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA , ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. 27.77 grammes, BHM 3233 VF/GVF and lustrous, 1887 35mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse bust three-quarters right VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 . CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 19.42 grammes, GVF/NEF and lustrous with some surface marks, holed at the top, 1887 33mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 Reverse: VICTORIA JUBILEE BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 within a wreath NEF, 1887 33mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, H.M.G.M VICTORIA . BORN MAY 24 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20.37 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. Reverse: Ships sailing in a port, Train with carriages, and castle beyond. CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE AT SOUTH BANK AND NORMANBYJUNE 21st 1887. EF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Local issues (5) Bideford 45mm diameter in white metal (2) by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Seal of the town of Bideford, PRESENTED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS/OF BIDEFORD/IN COMMEMORATION OF/QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/BY THE MAYOR/LEX G. DUNCAN/JUNE 20th 1887, Around - within a linear border IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 (2) 25.59 grammes and 23.03 grammes, BHM 3235, both VF with some edge nicks, both pierced at the top, Colchester 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, Veiled and crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887, Reverse: Arms of Colchester BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER EGERTON GREEN MAYOR, 27.77 grammes, BHM 3313, NEF with some verdigris spots, listed as rare by BHM, Sunderland 1887 38mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled, VCTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: City Arms and motto, a ribbon below with EDWIN RICHARDSON MAYOR on it. IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887 SUNDERLAND, 17.87 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF holed at the top, Dorchester 1887 36mm diameter in white metal by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837. Reverse: City Arms, draped, JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 IN CORDIBUS POPULI IMPERIUM, with BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER A.POPE MAYOR on the drapery, BHM 3277, VF holed at the top, along with Inauguration of the Statue of H.W.F.Bolckow, First Member of Parliament for Middlesborough 1881 35mm diameter in white metal, by A.Kirkwopod & Sons, Obverse: Statue of Bolckow . H.W.F Bolckow FIRST MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH, Reverse: Arms of Middlesborough within a linear circle TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF H.W.F BOLCKOW, Below: 6th OCT 1881. below the Arms: AND THE JUBILEE OF MIDDLESBOROUGH,13.81 grammes, BHM 3106, NVF with some surface marks, holed at the top.
Waterloo Medal undated 63mm diameter in silver by J.Pinches, design as Eimer 2166, hallmarked and numbered (No.17) on the edge, 125.25 grammes, UNC in the John Pinches box of issue with descriptive card and certificate stating 5000 issued
BritishSouth Africa Company medal, in silver with Rhodesia reverse 1896, awarded to Lieut. G.V. Turnbull, EF cleaned, miniature British South Africa Company Medal with Mashonaland 1897 Reverse EF cleaned, along with medal for the South African & International Exhibition 1792 45mm diameter in bronze, unissued, Reverse: A miner standing before a mine. VF cleaned, a South Africa constabulary button and British South Africa Company cap badge, along with gold-coloured pocket watch (second hand detached, no glass) engraved 'I Saved The King' on a banner with bull below. named GEO.VAIR. TURNBULL, all but the watch on a pin board for display, easily detachable, the bronze medal glued on part of the rim
LiverpoolShipwreck group of 8 medals to Captain Robert Capper, comprising Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society medals (2) in silver and gold, Spanish Life Saving Medals (one gold), a Lloyd's Medal for Saving Life, a Distinguished Service Cross, George V type, in silver, hallmarked, a Mercantile Marine medal, in bronze, RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration in silver, hallmarked, World War I 1914-1918 Medal. EF to GEF three with boxes. 'The Balmes' a cargo steamer of 3794 tons left Havana on 5/11/1913 bound for Cadiz and Barcelona, she had 103 passengers and 55 crew on board with a cargo of cotton and rum. A fire was discovered on board and an SOS was answered by Captain Capper of the 'Pannonia' which was bound for New York, arriving on the scene on Thursday, the day after the fire was discovered. The passengers were evacuated successfully. The ship then escorted the burning ship to Bermuda before resuming her journey to New York. During World War I, Captain Capper had been in command of S.S. Ausonia and was torpedoed 600 miles from the nearest port. 7 boats were launched, 5 survived the hazardous journey back to Liverpool. The DSC was awarded on 7/8/1918. Sold with numerous documemtation, copies of reports of the incident, including copies of the London Gazette and supplement reporting the award of the DSC
Prize medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Knight. 58th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, Tug-Of-War, Royal Artillery badge on the reverse, 32mm diameter not hallmarked, with suspension loop at the top, Good Fine with an edge bruise, comes with handwritten researched note stating 'Flight Seargent (sic) J. Knights L.L.625-C 514 Squadron based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, killed 24th March 1944 on return from raid on Berlin. Mission consisted of 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes and 18 Mosquitos. 44 Lancasters were lost in the raid. One of the crew members, Ron McAllister survived as a prisoner of war.
Transport, a group of three to J.C. Kerkham Transport Medal 1899-1902 with China 1900 clasp (to J.C. Kerkham), British War Medal (to Lt.Commr. J.C.Kerkham R.N.R.) and RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration George V, this with hallmarks for London, 1916, first two GVF cleaned, last about EF, on a mounting bar for wearing. The Transport medal was the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts of the 19th Century , and was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in China and South Africa. The medal was discontinued on 4/8/2014 on the outbreak of World War I. Only 322 medals were awarded with the China clasp
World War IMilitary Medal- For Bravery in the Field, group of 4 awarded to 7268 Sjt. J.Donaldson 8/E. Lanc : R, with World War I War Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) , Victory Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) and 1914-15 Star (to C.Q.M. Sjt. J. Donaldson) , the first NEF with some surface dirt, others NEF to EF
World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Army Meritorious Service Medal George VI issue, awarded to Captain and Quartermaster A. Blythen, CheshireRegiment, NEF to EF cleaned, Andrew Blythen was born 11/11/1865 at Wrexham, He served 24 years with the Cheshire Regiment and was discharged for pension 4/4/1909. When World War I broke out he offered his services, and first saw service with the 8th Bn. Cheshire Regiment as shown on the 1918 Army list. The 1919 list shows him as a Captain employed with Dispersal Unit on the Territorial Force General List. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Army Order 217 in 1939. Comes with copies of service papers, and Army List pages
World War IIDefence medal, and Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, in bronze, with Ten Years clasp, a pair awarded to Ldg. Fireman Sidney C. Barrett, the second impressed with 16214 on the edge, each with ribbons, mounted on board, VF to EF, comes with photo of Sidney Charles Barrett and copy of family tree
Silver medal - Ancient themes 34mm diameter, in cast silver, Paduan type of a Judea Capta issue, later cast after Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570) Obverse: Bust left, laureate IMPT CAES VESP AVG P M TR PPP COS VIII, Reverse: Judaea seated right a palm tree in mourning, male captive standing right with hands bound behind back, arms around. IUDAEA CAPTA, SC in exergue, About VF with some scratches in the reverse field. Comes with NGC Ancients ticket stating ineligible type
Battle of Turnhout 1597 Victory of Prince Maurice over Spain, 51mm diameter in silver by G.v.Bijlaer, MI 166/152, Eimer 68, Obverse: Belgian Lion left, holding a sword and arrows. SOLI. DEO. HONOR. ET. GLORIA. Reverse: Text in 11 lines:-ORDINVM. AVSPICIIS. PRINCIPIS. MAVRITII. DVCTV. HOSTE. AD TVRNHOVTVM. CAESO DECEM. OPIDIS. ET. TRIBVS. ARCIBVS. EXPVGNATIS. ET. TOTA CISRHENANA. DITIONE. PACATA. 1597, 46.38g, strong GVF with some contact marks
Lady Arabella Stuart (c.1615) 50mm diameter, cast, in pewter, Obverse: half-length figure, three-quarters left, IN THAT I SVFFER VRANG * O. GOD . GRANT . PATIENCE. Reverse: NOVRT . NOT . THE. ♥ . QVHOIS . IOY . THOV . ART, around an inner legend in 6 six lines, QVHO / CAN.COMPARE/ VITH . ME . IN . GREIF/ I . DIE . AND . DAR . NOCHT . SEIK . RELEIF , MI i 207/41, 33.09 grammes, Good Fine. Note: Lady Arabella Stuart was an English noblewoman of Scottish descent, a great-great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England and considered as an heir to the English throne of Elizabeth I, before her cousin KingJames VI of Scotland was given preference by Elizabeth's ministers. Her very existence was thought by King James to be a danger, and any marriage was an additional threat to his safety. Her marriage to William Seymour who himself had a claim to the throne led to her arrest and imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she starved to death at the age of 40.
Birth and Baptism of Prince Charles 1630, 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four heart-shaped shields of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland, united in the centre at their bases HACTENS * ANGLORVM * NVLLI *, Reverse: HONOR' PRIN' BRIT' FRA' ET. HIB'. 29. MAI'. ANN'. 1630 . within decorative square tablet, MI i 253/34, Eimer 115, 7.71 grammes, NEF and attractively toned
Birth of Prince Charles 1630 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four Heart-shaped shields of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland Reverse a decorative tablet upon which 'HONOR'. PRIN'. MAG'. BRIT'. FRA'. ET'. HIB'. NAT', 29 MAI'. ANN', 5.08 grammes, Eimer 115, EF the reverse with some dark toning
Charles I Memorial (undated 1649) 59mm diameter in silver by N. Roettier, Obverse: Right facing bust obverse CAROL.I.D.G.M.B.F.ET. H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, Reverse: 6 line script reverse REX PACIFICVS VICTVS VINCEBAT HOSTES VICTOR TRIVMPHAT IN COELIS, Eimer 160, 74.76 grammes, EF and pleasing, a seldom offered medal
Death of Charles I 1649 50mm in bronze by J. and N. Roettier Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, CAROL. D.G.M.B.F.ET. H. REX. &. GLOR. MEM. Reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven, holds a celestial crown; below, sheep in a landscape VIRTVM . EX . ME. FORTVNAM, MI 346-200, Eimer 162a, in an NGC holder and graded MS63BN
Charles IICoronation in 29mm diameter in gold by Thomas Simon Eimer 221 crowned and draped right facing bust obverse, reverse with enthroned King, Peace hovering above Fine and rare, a seldom offered medal
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678 39mm diameter in silver by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, MORIENDO . RESTITVTIT . REM . E . GODFREY, Reverse: A prostrate figure being strangled by a man leaning over him, the scene blessed by a papal figure holding a BVLLO (decree) TANTVM RELIGIO POTVIT, Lettered Edge: CERVICE . FRACTA . FIDEM . SVSTVLIT . ATLAS . XNS . 1678, 27.49 grammes, Eimer 257a GVF and nicely toned
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey 1678 39mm diameter in silver by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust right, draped, MORIENDO . RESTITVTIT . REM . E . GODFREY, Reverse: A prostrate figure being strangled by a man leaning over him, the scene blessed by a papal figure holding a BVLLO (decree) TANTVM RELIGIO POTVIT, Lettered Edge: CERVICE . FRACTA . FIDEM . SVSTVLIT . ATLAS . XNS . 1678, 28.84 grammes, Eimer 257a, NVF with some surface marks and edge knocks
James, Duke of York and Mary 1680, 51mm diameter, cast, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . DVX . EBORACENSIS. Reverse, Bust of Mary left, draped, MARAI . DVCISSA . EBORACENSIS . 1680, Good Fine with some uneven tone and some pitting, rare
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 , 14.55g, Eimer 273, About Fine
Coronation of James II 1685, 34mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, laureate and draped, IACOBVS . II . D.G.ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX, Reverse: A crown upon a cushion. Above: A crown held by a hand issuing from Heaven A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23. AP. 1685, MI i 605/5-6, Eimer 273, 15.45 grammes, GVF/VF
Landing of William of Orange at Torbay 1688 49mm diameter in silver by R. Arondeaux, Obverse: William, as a Roman Emperor, holds the arm of Britannia, standing beside her shield affixed to an orange tree, entwined with roses and thistles, DEO VINDICE IUSTITIA, COMITE, , Reverse: Troops disembark from boats near a fortified harbour, a large fleet on the horizon. CONTRA INFANTEM PERDITIONIS. In Exergue: EXPEDITIO NAUALIS PRO LIBERTATE ANGLIAE MDCLXXXVIII, MI i 639/65, Eimer 298, 47.12 grammes, About EF with minor contact marks on prooflike fields, displaying an attractive and colourful tone, compares favourably with the Eimer plate example, and very rare in this high grade
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 35mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Busts right conjoined and draped GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. REX. ET. REGINA. Reverse: Jove hurls thunder at Phaeton falling from his chariot. NE TOTVS ABSVMATVR Exergue INAVGVRAT. II.AP 1689, MI i 662/25, Eimer 312, 15.73 grammes, GEF/EF
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 35mm diameter in silver by J. Roettier, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Busts right conjoined and draped GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. REX. ET. REGINA. Reverse: Jove hurls thunder at Phaeton falling from his chariot. NE TOTVS ABSVMASTVR, In exergue: INAVGVRAT . II . APR . 1689, MI i 662/25, Eimer 312, 017.00 grammes, About EF nicely toned, with some scratches in the fields
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 49mm diameter in silver by J.Smeltzing MI.671/43, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: Bust of King William alone, right GULIELM : III D.G. BRITANN : R. RELIG : LIBERTATISQ : RESTITUT. Reverse: Royal Arms suspended from an orange tree, fleeing figures from left and right, James II removing the crown and dropping the sceptre, and Father Petre, carrying a pyx ITE MISSA EST. In exergue, in 4 lines INAUGURATIS MAIESTATIBUS EIECTO PAPATU EXPULSA TYRANNIDE BRITANNIA FELIX 1689. 51.26 grammes, EF and Very Rare in Silver
William and Mary 1689 26mm diameter in silver by J. or N. Roettier, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, GVLIELMVS . ET . MARIA . D . G. Reverse: Two hands clasped, hold a sceptre upon which is a crown, IVNGIT . AMOR . PATRIAEQ . SALVS . MI I 692/87, Eimer 317, 5.57 grammes, Good Fine, the reverse with some contact marks
Death of Queen Mary 1694 40mm diameter in copper, by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Mary seated left upon a globe, holding a palm branch, O. GRAVE . WHERE IS . THY . VICTORY, Reverse: Legend in 4 lines, QVEEN : MARY. THE : SECOND: AETAT 32 : OBIT : DEC : 28. ANNO : DOM . 1694, MI ii 121/364, Eimer 363, 26.13 grammes, Fine
Treaty of Ryswick 1697, Fortunes of Prince James, 45mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, IACOBVS . WALLIAE . PRINCEPS, Reverse: A ship in stormy seas, it's stern decorated with a sun, and flying the cross of St. George, 1697 . IACTATVR NON MERGITVR VNDIS MI ii 192,50, Eimer 373, 34.83 grammes, About EF/EF the obverse with some contact marks in the fields, comes with ticket stating 'Ex-St. Mary's College, Oscott, collection'
Legitimacy of Jacobite Succession 1699 27mm diameter in silver by N.Roettier, Obverse: Bust left, armoured, IAC : WALLIAE . PRINCEPS. Reverse: A radiate sun over a calm sea dispels clouds and demons, SOLA . LVCE . FVGAT, in exergue 1699. MI ii 204/519, Eimer 381, 7.00g, EF with some contact marks, with an attractive tone, the reverse with underlying colour tone
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702, 42mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust of Queen Anne, draped, ANNA . D:G:. MAG. BR: FR: ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: Bust of Prince George left, armoured and draped GEO: DAN: PR: M: ADM: ET. DVX. SVP: ANGLIAE. MI ii 233/14, Eimer 392, 28.89 grammes, GEF, the reverse with two small tone spots
British Victories 1704 40mm diameter in silver by G.Hautsch Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA D.G.MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA Reverse: Britannia Seated beneath a palm tree decorated with three shields, inscribed DE GALL ET BAVA AD DONAWERD / GERMANIA LIBERATA HOSTIB FVGAT / DE GALL ET BAVAITER AD HOCHSTAD beyond; GIBRALTAR and a fleet. DIVES TRIVUMPHIS ANGLIA, Exergue: FRETO GADITAN. OCCVPAT. CLASSE. GALL. FVGATA. MDCCIV. Edge: IN OMNI GENTE. QVAE ADVIERIT NOMENTVVM MAGNIFICABITVR SVPER TE DEVS ISRAEL.IVDITH. XIII 31, MI ii 270/70, Eimer 411, 26.04 grammes, GVF the obverse with some old scratches and some hairlines in the fields, only the second such example we have offered
Marlborough Victory at Blenheim 1704 44mm diameter in silver by I. Boskam, Obverse: Bust left draped ANN . DG. MAG . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA, Reverse: The Duke on horseback, bearing sword, a battle scene in the background, DE. GALL . ET . BAV . ITERVM . AD . DANVB . MARLB . DVCE. In Exergue: DELETO . HOST . ING . EXERC . MDCCIIII, MI 255/48, 39.48 grammes, NVF/VF the obverse with some contact marks, the reverse with some scratches
Battle of Ramilles 1706 35mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped ANNA . D. G . MAG . BR . FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Map of the two conquered Provinces displayed by two Fames, town in the distance, GALLIS . AD . RAMILLIES . VICTIS . XII . MAII . MDCCVI, In Exergue: FLANDR . ET . BRABANT RECEPT., MI ii 284/92, Eimer 419, 15.56 grammes, VF with some contact marks and rim nicks
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull, Obverse: Bust left ANNA . D:G: MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REG .Reverse British Arms within garter, crowned by winged genii, on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar, and George of the Garter below, MI ii 295/107, Eimer 425, 15.83 grammes, GVF/NEF with some contact marks and an underlying colourful tone
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour. CLASSE . GALL . FVG. In Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTII . MDCCVIII, MIii 316/141, Eimer 430, 22.53 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour, CLASSE . GALL . FVG . Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTH . MDCCVIII, MI ii 316/141, Eimer 430, 21.99 grammes, EF
Battle of Oudenarde 1708 44mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, ANNA . D: G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: two captives at the base of a column, surmounted by Victory, and decorated with captured French standards. GALLIA . AD . ALDENARD . VICTIS, in Exergue: XXX . IUNI MDCCVIII, MI ii 322/148, Eimer 433, 34.34 grammes, bout EF/EF with a gentle edge bruise
Capture of the Citadel of Lille 1708 45mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . D: G. MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: Victory holding the Shield of Lille above a plan of it's fortifications INSVLAE . CAPTAE . MDCCVIII. MI ii 338/169, Eimer 435, 36.82 grammes, EF
Capture of the Citadel of Lille 1708 45mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . D: G. MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: Victory holding the Shield of Lille above a plan of it's fortifications INSVLAE . CAPTAE . MDCCVIII. MI ii 338/169, Eimer 435, 30.76 grammes, EF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Battle of Malplaquet 1709 47mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: A battle scene in a wood, Victory hovering with two laurel wreaths. CONCORDIA ET . VIRTVTE. In exergue: GALLIS . AD . TAISNIERE . DE VICTIS . AVG XXXI. MDCCIX, MI ii 359/197, Eimer 438, 44.74 grammes, GEF
Battle of Malplaquet 1709 47mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: A battle scene in a wood, Victory hovering with two laurel wreaths. CONCORDIA ET . VIRTVTE. In exergue: GALLIS . AD . TAISNIERE . DE VICTIS . AVG XXXI. MDCCIX, MI ii 359/197, Eimer 438, 40.33 grammes, EF and lustrous with underlying colourful tone
Capture of Mons 1709 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA . ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: Victory flying left, above a city, MONTIBVS . IN . HANNONIA . CAPTIS . In exergue: MDCCIX. MI ii 362/202, Eimer 440, 22.94 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Battle of Douay 1710 48mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, ANNA AVGVSTA, Reverse: Victory attaches a shield, inscribed SALVS PROVIN to a column standing amongst captured French trophies, , beyond, enemy in flight, VALLO . GALLORVM . DIRVTO, In Exergue: ET DVACO . CAPTO . MDCCX. MI ii 369/213, Eimer 443, 37.40 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre, ia few small spots barely detract
Battle of Saragossa 1710 48mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped, ANNA AVGVSTA, Reverse: victory presents captured Spanish standards to Anne, enthroned, HISPANIS . PROFLIGATIS. Exergue: AD. CAESARIUM . AVGVSTAM AVG .IX. MDCCX. MI ii 373/219, Eimer 446, 43.60 grammes, EF with a small verdigris spot and a small edge nick
Trial of Dr. Henry Sacheverell 1710 cast, 35mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust almost facing, H : SACH . D : D: Reverse: A mitre, : IS : FIRM : :TO : THEE: MI ii 367/250, Eimer 442, 11.05 grammes, EF
Trial of Dr. Henry Sacheverell 1710 cast, 35mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust almost facing, H : SACH . D : D: Reverse: A mitre, : IS : FIRM : :TO : THEE: MI ii 367/250, Eimer 442, 12.54 grammes, Good Fine
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 14.79 grammes, minor hairlines and contact marks, EF
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 14.96 grammes, NEF/EF attractively toned
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 15.08 grammes, GVF with grey tone
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
William Penn Memorial 1718 40mm diameter in bronze, by L. Pingo, Obverse: bust right draped, WILLIAM PENN B. 1644 D. 1718, Reverse: Penn and a native American Indian clasp hands, BY DEEDS OF PEACE, In Exergue PENSYLVANIA SETLED 1681, MI ii 438/40, BHM 201, Eimer 482, 29.53 grammes, Fine
Marriage of James (III) to Princess Clementina 1719, 48mm diameter in silver by Otto Hamerani, Obverse: Bust of James, right, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. III. D.G. M.B.F. ET. H. REX. Reverse: Bust of Princess Clementina left CLEMENTINA . MAGNAE . BRITANNIAE . ET . C . REG, MI ii 446/52, Eimer 485, 57.27 grammes, EF with touches of underlying colourful tone, much scarcer than the other medal commemorating the marriage
Princess Clementina, Escape From Innsbruck 1719, 48mm diameter in bronze by O. Hamerani, Obverse Bust left draped, CLEMENTINA . M . BRITAN . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA, Reverse: Clementina departing rapidly in a carriage, Rome in the distance, FORTVNAM CAVSAMQVE . SEQVOR, Exergue: DECDEPTIS CVSTODIBVS MDCCXIX, MI ii 444/49, Eimer 484, 42.21 grammes, EF/GEF
George Frederick Handel : Festival at the Crystal Palace 41mm diameter in White metal, by Messrs. Pinches. Obverse: Draped bust of Handel wearing cap, left, HANDEL in vertical text behind, Reverse: Female seated right, playing a lyre, PINCHES LONDON at either side of the exergue. BHM 2598, where it is stated to possibly be a musical award piece, 17.25 grammes, GEF and lustrous, rated RRR by BHM.
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in bronze, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 42.83 grammes, EF or better with a hint of lustre on the obverse, a most attractive example
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in silver, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 51.53 grammes EF
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 Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, MI ii 480/8, Eimer 512, 18.56 grammes, GF/GVF
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 Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB MDCCXXVII, MI ii 480/8, Eimer 512, 17.74 grammes, GVF
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 Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, MI ii 480/8, Eimer 512, 18.23 grammes, GVF/NEF with some minor contact marks
Death of Isaac Newton 1727 33mm diameter in copper, by J. Dassier, Obverse Bust almost facing, draped, head three-quarters right, ISAACUS NEWTONUS, Reverse: EQ. AUR. PHILOSOPHUS. OBIT 31 MART. 1727 NATUS ANNOS 85. Eimer 506, 20.90 grammes, UNC, the reverse with underlying pastel tone and desirable thus, comes with two old tickets,
Simon de Passe token or counter in silver, the design incuse, 28mm diameter, Obverse: Full length portrait, FREDERICVS EN COMES PALAT INVS R HENI, Reverse: The Prince of Wales feathers and motto, within the Order of the Garter MEDIIS TRANQVILLVSIN VNDIS ANO 1628, VF
Simon de Passe tokens or counters in silver (2) Charles and Maria 26mm, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, CHARLES ET MARIA. DG . MAG . BRIT . FRAN . O . HIB . REX Crossed sword and sceptre and three crowns, IN * VNO * TRIA * IVNCTA * VG/Fine, Queen Anne 27mm diameter, Obverse: Full length portrait of Queen Anne, ANNA DEI GRATIA . MAG . BRIT REGINA, Reverse: Crowned shield within Order of the Garter BVRIED AT WESTMINSTER, Fine
Simon de Passe tokens or counters in silver (3) the designs incuse, Stephen 1154 26mm diameter, Obverse: Full length portrait of the King, Reverse: Crowned shield, RAINED 18 YEARS . BVRIED AT FEVERSHAM , Fine, Elizabeth I 1603 Obverse: The Queen enthroned, Reverse: Coat of Arms within Order of the Garter, RAINED 44 YEARS, Fine, Charles I 1630 Obverse: Charles enthroned, CAROLVS PRINCEPS NAT. 29 MAII 1630Reverse Four oval shields, joined in the centre, Fine,
Kings and Queens of England 1731 Edward V (No.21) 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust left, draped, EDOUARD . V. D.G. ANG.FR.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse a tomb inscribed with an image of the killing of the young Prince, the plinth inscribed NAT . 8 . OCTOB . 1470 . MORT . 1483 . Eimer 526, 36.62 grammes, GEF
Kings and Queens of England 1731 William II (No.2) 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: GULIELMUS . II . D.G. ANGLIAE . REX. Reverse: A decorated tomb. Exergue: NAT. 1060. COR. 1087. MORT 1100., Eimer 526, 39.78 grammes, EF
George II and the Royal Family 1732 69mm diameter in copper by J.Croker/J.S. Tanner, Obverse Busts facing, the King, armoured, GEORGIVS . II . REX . ET . CAROLINA . REGINA . In Exergue: MDCCXXXII, Reverse: Busts of the seven Royal children, FELICITAS IMPERII Exergue: FRREDERICVS P. WALLIAEGVLIELMVS . D: CVMBRIAE . ANNA. AMELIA . CARLOINA. MARIA . LVDOVICA. PRINCIPES in 6 lines, Mi ii 500/47, Eimer 528, 102.85 grammes, EF. This medal was struck to represent the Hanoverian response to the Stuart family's claim of succession.
Jernegan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in Silver by J.S.Tanner Eimer 537 Obverse: Minerva standing between military trophies and emblems of the Arts and Sciences. BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. Exergue: GEORGE REIGNING. Reverse Caroline royally robed waters a grove of young palm trees. GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE.. Exergue CAROLINE PROTECTING 1736 bright EF or near so with some field and rim nicks one heavy field nick or attempted piercing above Caroline Note: originally given to purchasers of a Lottery Ticket for a silver cistern made by Henry Jernegan (d.1761) a London goldsmith and banker
Death of John Conduitt 1738, 58mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. Tanner (after H.F. Gravelot) Obverse: Bust right, draped, IOHANNES CONDUITT REI . MONET: PRAEF : Reverse: Truth introduced Conduitt standing right, to Hampden, holding staff with cap of Liberty, and Newton seated, leaning on a diagram of the planetary system, MEMORES FECERE MERENDO, Exergue: MDCCXXXVII, MI ii 518/73, Eimer 538, 60.95 grammes, EF with some light contact marks and small rim nicks
Admiral Vernon Capture of Portobello 1739 (2) the first 37mm diameter Obverse: Half length portrait holding staff, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour HE.TOOK.PORTO.BELLO.WITH.SIX SHIPS. ONLY, Fine, the second 40mm diameter, Obverse: Full length portrait of Vernon Ship and Cannon behind, THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D. BY . ADMIRAL . VERͶOͶ, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Exergue: NOV. 22 . 1739, Good Fine, Battle of Rosbach and Lissa 1757 Obverse :Left-facing Frederick II The Great on a warhorse his sword drawn, a forest, military encampment and the town of Lissa behind him, Reverse: An illustration of an intense battle scene, Exergue: ROSBACH. NOV. 5 1757, Bold Fine
Admiral Vernon Capture of Portobello 1739 (3) 1.) 38mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Half length figures of Vernon and brown each in a frock coat and holding a staff, ADMIRAL VERNON AND COMMODORE BROWN, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, WHO TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Exergue: NOV 22 1739, Eimer 548, 9.63 grammes, VG/Fine, 2) 39mm diameter in brass, signed I.W, Obverse: Shield of Britain within the Garter, crowned, with supporters, motto and crest, GR above, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour PORTO . BELLO . TAKEͶ . BY ADMIRAL . VERͶOͶ . WITH . SIX . SHIPS . ͶOV . 22 .1739 Eimer 549, 15.58 grammes, Fine/VF with pitted surfaces, 3) 40mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Full length portrait of Vernon Ship and Cannon behind, THE . BRITISH . GLORY . REVIV.D. BY . ADMIRAL . VERͶOͶ, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Exergue: NOV. 22 . 1739, unlisted by Eimer, 18.70 grammes, Fine/NVF
Medals (4) Admiral Vernon 1739 Obverse: Bust left, three-quarter length 36mm diameter in brass, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON, Reverse: Ships in Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTOBELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY Good Fine, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 A/UNC boxed, 1852 Death of the Duke of Wellington/Callender medal showing all Sundays of 1853, 41mm diameter in White Metal Fine with some corrosion, Copper medalet 1905 Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, 16mm diameter, containing copper from the HMS Victory VF with loop mount at the top, and a gaming counter 1790 George III 'Spade' Guinea type Fine
Duke of Marlborough 1742 55mm diameter in bronze by J.A. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right armoured, CAROLUS SPENCER, Reverse: DUX DE MARLBOROUGH MCCCXLII in 4 lines, MI ii 568/202, Eimer 568, 68.97 grammes, EF
Battle of Culloden 1746 36mm diameter in brass Eimer 605var Obverse Bust right WILL DUKE CUMBERLAND Born 15 Apr 1721, Reverse A Battle scene REBELION JUSTLY REWARDED Exergue: CULLODEN.16.AP 1746, 12.93 grammes, NVF unevenly toned on the obverse but not unattractive
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (14) Medals (3) 1746 Battle of Culloden 1746 34mm diameter in Brass, Obverse: Equestrian figure of the Duke WILL DUKE CUMBERLAND Exergue: Born 15. AP. 1721, Reverse: A Battle scene REBELLION JUSTLY REWARDED, Exergue: CULLODEN 16 AP. 1746 as Eimer 604, VG, London Bridge Opened 1831 29mm diameter in Brass, unsigned Obverse THE FIRST STONE WAS LAID BY RT - HON THE LORD MAYOR JOHN GARRATT ESQ. ON THE 15 JUNE 1825 THE 1st AUGst 1832 AND THE BRIDGE OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES COST 506,000 POUNDS, Reverse: View of the bridge spanning the river with ships, as Eimer 1246 NEF, The S.S Great Britain 1843 27mm diameter in brass, by J. Gardner BHM 2119 Obverse: Starboard view of the 'Great Britain' under sail, THE GREAT BRITAIN STEAM SHIP LAUNCHED AT BRISTOL, LENGTH 322 FT. BREADTH 50.6. DEPTH 32.6, Reverse: THIS IRON STEAM SHIP WAS LAUNCHED IN THE PRESENCE OF H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JULY 19 1843 . THE WEIGHT OF IRON USED IN THE SHIP AND ENGINES IS UPWARDS OF 1500 TONS CONSTRUCTED BY T.R. GUPPY ESQ. C.E, VF, Pub Tokens (2) COACH AND HORSES CHURCH LANE, Reverse: OMS & BS with central 2, VF, The Gothic, Gt. Hampton St. Reverse: 3 within a wreath, Fine/VF, Gaming Token 1800 Obverse: George III, Reverse: Crowned shield, in brass, Brewery Token 1881 Halstead Brewery, 32mm x 25mm oval, in bronze, Reverse: A & S 1881 VF, Jeton Louis XIIII and Maria Theresa, undated (1666) 27mm diameter in bronze, Near Fine/Fine, Transport Token, Halfpenny Glasgow, Clyde Ferries ticket, undated in brass, 27mm diameter Fine, Halfpenny 18th Century undated Middlesex - Spence's, Odd Fellows DH803c, Plain edge, GVF, Chile - The Santa Rina Nitrate Co. 1 Peso Brass Token 36mm diameter in brass, Reverse: OFICINA SANTA RITA, Fine, Germany Notgeld coins in red porcelain (2) One mark 1921 Grunberg UNC, 50 Pfennigs 1921 Grunberg UNC, and a Decimal Two Pence 1971 on a thinner flan, 5.83 grammes, VF
William Prince of Orange, made Stadholder 1747, 44mm diameter in silver by M.Holzhey Obverse: Busts of Prince William and princess Anne facing WILH . CAR . HENR . FRIS . PRINC . AVR . ET. ANNA MAG . BRIT, Reverse: WILH/CAR.HENR./FRISO/DICTATOR PER=/PETVVS CREATVS/ XXV . APRIL / MDCCXLVII in 7 lines, within a wreath, MI ii 627/314, unlisted by Eimer, 30.74 grammes, EF and lustrous, a scarce and desirable issue
Duke of Montagu memorial 1751 55mm diameter in bronze by J.A.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left armoured JOANNES DVX DE MONTAGV Reverse: The Good Samaritan tends the wounds of a weary traveller, TV VAC SIMILITER. Exergue: MDCCLI., MI ii 663/369, Eimer 635, 87.50 grammes, EF
George III Protector of The Arts 1760 39mm diameter in bronze, by J.Pingo, Obverse: Head left, laureate GEORGE III, Reverse: George III in Roman dress receives 'Mother of the Arts' who implores protection of her children, Sculpture, Poetry and Architecture, ARTS PROTECTED Exergue: MDCCLX SOC. P.A.C., BHM 5, Eimer 685, 26.71 grammes, GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some darker tone
Marriage of George III to Queen Charlotte 1761, 25mm diameter in silver by J.U.Hans, Obverse: Draped busts right, conjoined, FELIX CONIUGIUM, Reverse: Inscription in 5 lines, between rose, palm and oak branches, GEORG . III / ET / SPHIA . CHARL ./ REX & REGINA / M. BRITANNIAE, SERI IN COELUM REDEANT, GVF and attractively toned, BHM 12, 6.96 grammes, Rare
Marriage of George III to Queen Charlotte 1761, 26mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, GEORGIVS. III . ET . CHARLOTTA, Reverse: A cherub carries a scroll inscribe FELICITAS BRITANNIAE, above a view of London, In Exergue: DIIS . AUSPICIBUS MDCCLXI, BHM 17, Eimer 691var, 4.38 grammes, GVF/NEF and colourfully toned
David Garrick, Laudatory Medal 1762 40mm diameter in bronze, by L. Pingo, Obverse: Bust right, draped DAVID GARRICK, Reverse: Three Muses standing HE UNITED ALL YOUR POWERS, In exergue: MDCCLXXII, BHM 160, Eimer 746, 28.62 grammes, NEF/EF
Prince Frederick elected Bishop of Osnabruck 1764, 41mm diameter in silver, by T. Pingo, Obverse: Britannia seated, almost facing, leaning against the British shield, at a table on which rests a mitre, and crozier, SPES PVBLICA, Reverse: legend in 9 lines, ANNVENTE / GERGIO TERTIO / M.BRIT.FR.H.R.F.D. / D.BRVNSW. ET . LVNEB. / S.R.I.A.TH. ET. ELECT. / PATRE ET REGE OPT. / POSTVLATVS EPISC. / XXVII / FEBRVARII / MDCCLXIV, around: FREDERICVS M. BRIT . EPISCOPVS . ONSABRVG D. BR . ET . LVN. BHM 90, Eimer 706, 26.64 grammes, EF the obverse with touches of multicoloured tone
Death of the Duke of Cumberland 1765 38mm diameter in bronze, by J.v. Nost Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped, WILL . D . OF . CUMBERLAND, Reverse: A tomb, inscribed NAT XV: APRIL. MDCCXXI OB. XXXI OCTO.R MDCCLXV, flanked by Cupid, as Hercules, and a mournful Britannia, a scroll inscribed CULLODEN at her feet, BHM 91, Eimer 709, 19.41 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre
Marriage of Prince Charles to Louisa of Stolberg 1772 32mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, CAROLVS . III . N. 1720 . M. B. F. ET. H. REX. 1766, Reverse: Bust left, LVDOVICA .M. B. F. ET. H. REGINA. 1772, BHM 163, Eimer 743, 14.22 grammes, EF
Gold Recoinage 1775 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Kirk, Obverse Bust right, armoured and draped, GEORGIUS . III . DEI . GRA . MAG . BRI . FRA . ET . HIB . REX. Reverse: Britannia seated left holding scales and cornucopia, AVRI SACRVM PONDVS, in exergue RE . NVMMARIA . BENE . CONSTITVTA . MDCCLXXV, BHM 202, Eimer 762, 29.03 grammes, A/UNC with touches of attractive and colourful tone, Rare in copper
Retirement of David Garrick 1776 37mm diameter in bronze, by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust left, draped, DAVID GARRICK, Reverse: Masks of Comedy and Tragedy amongst symbols of the Arts. ILLE HISTRIO ANGLICUM , in exergue: MDCCLXXVI, BHM 204, Eimer 765, 21.85 grammes, GEF
William Romaine 1782 37mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, draped THE . REV'D. W'm ROMAINE. Reverse?: An open Bible, inscribed LIFE OF FAITH, WALK OF FAITH. In exergue: RECTOR OF ST. ANN'S / BLACK FRIARS / LECTURER OF ST. DUNSTAN / IN THE WEST * LONDON * 1782 in 6 lines, BHM 241, Eimer 799, 20.18 grammes, GVF with traces of old lacquering in places
Relief of Gibraltar 1783 44mm diameter in White Metal, by J.C.Reich, Obverse: Bust right, wearing a cocked hat and uniformed. ELLIOT AN MARTINS SOCIVS NON : IVPITERIPSE EST. Reverse: A view of the bombardment, VICTRIX IN FLAMIS VICTRIX GIBRALTAR IN VNDIS. In Exergue: MDCCLXXXIII, with R below, BHM 254, Eimer 802var, a small copper plug near 6 o'clock, below the date, perhaps official as other specimens noted with the same type of plug in the same location, NEF
Relief of Gibraltar 1783 44mm diameter in White Metal, by J.C.Reich, Obverse: Bust right, wearing a cocked hat and uniformed. ELLIOT AN MARTINS SOCIVS NON : IVPITERIPSE EST. Reverse: A view of the bombardment, VICTRX IN FLAMIS VICTRIX GIBRALTAR IN VNDIS. In Exergue: MDCCLXXXIII. BHM 254, Eimer 802, 25.75 grammes, a small copper plug near 6 o'clock, perhaps official as other specimens noted with the same type of plug in the same location, EF and lustrous
George III Recovery of Health 1789, 35mm diameter in Barton's metal, by J.P.Droz, Obverse: Bust right, laureate GEORGIVS . III . D. G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX, Reverse: A snake entwined around a tripod, upon which rests a burning altar, FELICITAS PUBLICA, in exergue, SAL. REG. REST. 1789, BHM 311, Eimer 827, 19.71 grammes, EF with some contact marks, the reverse with a choice and colourful tone
Death of the Reverend Caleb Evans 1791 37mm diameter in bronze by W.Mainwaring, THE REV. CALEB EVANS D.D. Reverse: BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHICH DIE IN THE LORD in 4 lines, In Exergue: Obt. Aug 9 1791 at 54. BHM 350, 25.46 grammes, EF/GEF with some lustre and an old scrape on the edge, not visible when viewed from the surfaces
George Prince of Wales 1792 48mm diameter in bronze, by W. Barnett, Obverse: Bust left, draped, GEORGIVS PRIN . GALL, Reverse: A male figure, standing left, offers bread to a pilgrim, CORONAM MUNIF ICENTIA SUPERAT, Exergue: MDCCXCII, BHM 361, Eimer 848, 48.80 grammes, EF
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
Admiral Earl Howe NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 41mm diameter in copper, by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, RIC . COMES . HOWE . THALASSIARCHA BRITAN . PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN, Reverse: A Naval engagement, NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE. In Exergue: GALLOR . CLASSIS PROFLIG . DIE i JUNII MDCCXCIV in 3 lines, BHM 383, Eimer 855, 53.68 grammes, EF with some contact marks
Naval Action off the Isle de Croix 1795, 49mm diameter in copper by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, A. A. HOOD LORD BRIDPORT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE. Reverse: Victory standing facing, one foot on land, displays a naval crown and captured French standards. Beyond: a fleet at sea OFF PORT L'ORIENT & CLOSE TO THE FRENCH SHORE & BATTERIES WITH 22 SHIPS ATTACKED & DEFEATED THE FRENCH FLEET OF 32 SHIPS. 3 SHIPS & 228 GUNS TAKEN. In exergue: 23d. JUNE 1795. BHM 406, Eimer 867, 62.72 grammes, NEF with some contact marks and rim nicks
Battle of Camperdown 1797 49mm diameter in White metal, by J.G. Hancock. Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, ADAM LORD VISCOUNT DUNCAN ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE BORN JULY 1 1731, Reverse: a sailor nailing the Royal Standard to a ship's galland mast. OCTOBER 11 1797, with 24 SHIPS & 1198 GUNS DEFEATED THE DUTCH FLEET of 26 SHIPS & 1259 GUNS 5 SHIPS & 529 GUNS TAKEN. In Exergue: HEROIC COURAGE PROTECTS THE BRITISH FLAG, BHM 426, Eimer 884, 47.73 grammes, NEF
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust almost facing, EARL St. VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET, Reverse: Two infant genii display an earl's coronet and British ensign above the sea, VALOUR REWARDED. In Exergue: FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE St. VINCENT in 3 lines, BHM 433, Eimer 883, 28.90 grammes, GEF with a small flan flaw on the obverse
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 49mm diameter in bronze by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, JOHN JERVIS, EARL OF St. VINCENT ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE, BORN JANUARY 26 1735, Reverse: haispanis, reclining on the sea-shore, leans against a shield inscribed PLUS ULTRA, a naval engagement to the right WITH 22 SHIPS AND 1428 GUNS PERSUED AND DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET OF 37 SHIPS AND "2600^)) GUNS FOUR SHIPS AND 382 GUNS TAKEN I n Exergue : FEBRURY 14 1797. BHM 435, Eimer 881, 66.25 grammes, GVF with some contact marks
British Victories 1798, 48mm diameter by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: bust left, armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III . D:G. M. BR. FR. ET. H. REX. Reverse: Britannia seated right, amongst arms and trophies, holds up a figure of Victory. MARI VICTRIX. TERRAQUE . INVICTA. In Exergue: AVITUM TRANSCENDIT HONOREM MDCCXCVIII. BHM 458, Eimer 897, 52.11 grammes, UNC with some minor contact marks
Naval Action off Tory Island 1798 38mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust three-quarters facing, uniformed, SR. J.R. WARREN BARONET . K.B. THE LORD OF HOSTS IS WITH US, Reverse: A Naval engagement, THE SISTER COUNTRY AGAOIN RESCUED FROM INVASION. In Exergue: BREST SQADRON DEFEAT'D OFF TORY ISLAND OCTOBER. 12 .1798, in 3 lines, BHM 456, Eimer 896, 30.87 grammes, EF with traces of lustre and a small indentation in the reverse field
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