Assorted medals (21), subjects include exhibitions, military, prize and sports, mostly copper and base metal, a few silver. Generally VF or better (21).
Brunel, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842 Eimer 1372 42mm diameter in White Metal, by W.J.Taylor, EF, Laying of foundation stone at St. Georges Hall, Liverpool 1854 by Allen & Moore, 44mm diameter in bronze, EF, Manchester Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 by Pinches, bronze, 41mm. EF.
Charles IRoyalist badgeEimer 169 (var) Obverse bust of the King, right, draped and wearing a lace coller, CAROLVS. D.G.MAG.BRI. FR.ET.HIB. RX (incuse) Reverse bust of the Queen, left, HENRETTA.MARIA. D.G. MAG. BRITAN. FRAN. ET. HIB. REG, Oval, cast, bt T.Rawlins Fine, once gilded, with suspension mount, and mounting posts at 90 degrees intervals on the edge
Charles Prince of Wales (14), silver medals issued to commemorate Caernarvon Investiture 1969 and Royal Wedding 1981. Some Proof Strikings. Total weight 335gms. Generally EF.
Conquest of Trinidad, Centenary 1897, 48mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1809, Obverse: Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Bust three-quarters left, Reverse: Ships at anchor in mole of Port of Spain, hills beyond, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797 Exergue: MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI GEF and pleasing
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier Eimer 273 The official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. UNC D.G.ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HI.REX Reverse A laurel wreath upon a cushion, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. in Exergue INAVGVRAT. 23. AP. 1685 About EF with some light contact marks
Coronation of KingGeorge IV 1821 35mm in diameter, in bronze by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146, The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI A/UNC with minor cabinet friction
Coronation of Mary of Modena 1685 34mm diameter in silver, Obverse bust right laureate and draped, MARIA D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REGINA. Reverse the Queen seated right upon a mound, O. DEA. CERTE Eimer 274, minor contact marks, About EF, Ex-Folley Collection
Death of John Bell, 1770, 35mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: family arms, (Wickford, Essex), an insect either side, IOHANNI BELL NATVRAE ET ANTIQVITATIS INDAGATORI, Reverse: a funerary urn on plinth, BHM 143. EF and with an attractive tone, the obverse with some surface marks
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal Obverse bust left HER R.H. PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, Reverse O! REMEMBER HOW SHORT OUR TIME IS, EF pierced for suspension
Edward VII visit to The Queen Alexandra Dock, Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze EF, Coronation Medal Edward VII 1902, 37mm diameter in bronze EF, Edward VII (3) and George V (1) Coronation & Memorial medals, white metal issues. EF, Exhibition medals (4), International Industrial Exhibition 1851 by Allen & Moore; International Exhibition 1851, by Taylor, struck at exhibition; International Exhibition 1862 by Pinches, another with portrait of Victoria, all white metal issues. EF
George IVCoronation 1821 by Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, 35mm diameter in bronze EF, George IV Coronation 1821 by J.G.Hancock, 46mm diameter in bronze, slight hairline scratches otherwise EF, George IV Coronation 1821 by P.Kempson & Son, white metal, Visit of Louis Philippe to Victoria 1844, white metal, German medal 1911, silver plated, Small holder prize medal, bronze. VF or better. (6)
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 badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue, only the second such set we have offered
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive case as issued. issue the second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation Unc and cased as issued.
Great Seals of the Realm, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC in the wooden box of issue with certificates
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Head of the Church, restitutional silver medal or `so-called` pattern crown, c. 1545, Obverse: crowned bust virtually full-face, holding sword and orb, Reverse: crowned arms with lion and dragon supporters, HR monogram below, ANGLICE.Z HIBENICE:ECCLESIE: SVPREMVM: CAPVT, 43mm (cf MI 47/43). VF and rare. Medallic Illustrations states `…the unsatisfactory nature of the workmanship renders it probable that it is a copy, made in the present (ie 19th) century on the Continent…`, however H. E. Pagan (BNJ 40, 1971, "Mr. Emery`s Mint"), writing of these pieces states they "could very well be products of the Emery mint"
Lord Nelson's Victories (2) Copenhagen The Dan Fleet of 17 taken, sunk or destroyed, April 2 1801 in white metal, NVF, Successit Post Abdicationem Patris An Dom 1808 in brass NVF
Pope Pius VII canonisation of the saints 1807 NEF in silver mount, as part of a group of Papal medals a varied group (17) mostly base metal with a few in silver, in mixed grades to GEF
Prize Medal, Bee-Keepers association Obverse three beehives, 40mm diameter in copper First Prize for Bees Wax awarded to J.E.Roden at Shrewsbury Floral Fete August 21/22 1889 GEF
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2206 struck in 22 carat gold weighing 39.94 grammes Obverse Standing figure of the Queen facing, crowned and wearing Coronation robes 1952 2002 across the field. ELIZABETH REGINA, Reverse The Queen advancing right along a line of well-wishers. below FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE , above GOLDEN JUBILEE, Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 48 of only 250 issued
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 A/UNC, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871 Bright EF with some contact marks and hairlines (this in a Victoria Diamond Jubilee medal box), Silver Jubilee of King George V 1935 56mm diameter in silver (2) both the official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2029 with matt finish, both about UNC, one with a tone spot on the reverse, Coronation of George VI 1937 56mm diameter in silver (2) both the Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2046 both UNC one with a small edge bruise, all cased, all bar one (as stated) in the official cases of issue
Royal MintSterling Silver Medals (5) The Royal Mint Silver Medal 65 mm 5 oz. (3) 2009, 2010 and 2011, The Machin Head 60mm 97 g, Brand Medal undated 38 mm along with Alderney 1999 Eclipse Silver Proof Crown all cased as issued with certificates
Set of three medals in a glass frame 55mm copper, Sir John Vanbrugh with Blenheim Palace reverse BLENHEIM in exergue Benj Wyon SC, Sir G. Gilbert Scott RA 1811 - 1878 reverse ART UNION OF LONDON over Edinburgh Cathedral EDINBURGH 1884 in exergue, Inigo Jones reverse with Banqueting House Whitehall 1616 all Unc
St Mary's College, New Oscott, Birmingham 1838, by D. & R., silver, 56mm., view of exterior building and interior of college chapel. (Eimer 1325). GVF.
Temple Bar removed from The City of London 1878, manufactured in lead from the roof, 110mm, in glazed brass mount. Issued by The Corporation of London (Eimer 1658). Uniface. EF.
The Battles of Rosbach and Lissa 1757 48mm diameter in bronze, Fine, Official Royal mint issues (4) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver (2) VF, Coronation of King Edward VII 31mm diameter in silver NEF, Silver Jubilee of King George V 1935 31mm diameter in silver GEF, as part of a group of medals and tokens (42) the remainder largely base metal types, in mixed grades
Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee Medal 25mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue VF, as part of a group of tokens, medals and countermarked coins (54) 18th to 20th century a varied group in mixed circulated grades
Father and Son group (6) World War I pair to Sapper F.G.Harrowell, and group of four World War II, Defence, 1939/45 Star and Atlantic meal to Flying Officer W.F.Harrowell RAF in Air ministry box NEF to EF
First World WarMilitary Medal Group to Sjt. G.H.Benning R.F.A., Military Medal (L-10595 35/D.A.C. R.F.A.) British War & Victory Medals (L-10595 Sjt. R. A.). France Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918 reverse. EF (4).
IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1854 to Pte. W.Field 1st Bn. Ches. Regiment lacking suspension and bars, along with a Total Abstinence medal for India, silver lacking suspension GVF
Medals Military and Commemorative, badges, ribbons etc. (23) a mixed group, includes a group of 4 World War II medals to Mr.E.G.Newbury, in mixed grades
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