1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in the wooden display case as issued
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in the wooden display case as issued
A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in 9 carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements
Albert Einstein - Physicist, Theory of Relativity - A medallic tribute - 50th Anniversary of his deathundated (2005) 45mm diameter by the Royal Mint, 53 grammes of 9 carat gold, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, only 100 issued
Alexander Fleming - Bacteriologist - Discovery of Penicillin undated (2005) 50th Anniversary of his death, 45mm diameter in gold by the Royal Mint, 52.99 grammes of 9 carat gold, Proof UNC to nFDC with minor contact marks and hairlines, in the box of issue with certificate
Birth of Prince Charles (KingCharles II) 1630 30mm diameter in silver Eimer 115 Obverse four shields united at the centre at their bases, radiate, HACTENVS. ANGLORVM. NVLLI Reverse HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet NEF
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
Canada 1939 Royal Visit (2) 32mm diameter in silver, the first A/UNC and lustrous with some contact marks and small rim nicks, the second UNC with small tone spots
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text, UNC and lustrous some with toning, with booklet
Coronation of Edward VII 56mm diameter in bronze, the original Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, in the envelope of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue boxed UNC toned, Coronation of George V 1911 Birmingham Mint 52mm diameter in bronze, Obverse busts conjoined reverse with Port broadside view of the ship of state, two female figures trumpeting from the stern. Imperial crown on cushion at midship, 1911 below, sun rising on the horizon. UNC boxed, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter (2) EF to UNC both boxed, George VI Coronation 1937 (2) the official Royal Mint issues (2) 32mm diameter in bronze UNC toned, boxed, plus an additional empty box
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in gold Eimer 1315 the official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci, Obverse: Bust draped left wearing a bandeau, VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned, facing left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM. Exergue: INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, EF with some hairlines, in a modern Royal Mint box
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper Eimer 1251, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831 The Official Royal Mint issue toned UNC with some small rim nicks, in the round red case, VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue UNC in the box of issue, this faded
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 (2), 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Eimer 2104a Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone, and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 28.3 grammes, Eimer 2104b UNC with practically full lustre and a few tiny spots
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 (2), 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Eimer 2104a Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone, and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 28.3 grammes, Eimer 2104b UNC with practically full lustre and a small tone spot
France (2) Napoleon III Memorial medal in white metal 1873 Obverse: bust left NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR, Reverse: A LA MEMOIRE DE S.M.L'EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III MORT A CHISLEHURST LE 9 JANVIER 1873 in 9 lines, Exposition of Vallios-Perret 1901 Prize Medal 36mm diameter in silvered bronze awarded to L.Adams, Obverse: Bust left REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, Reverse: Exposition de Levallois-Perret 1901 EF with a small stain on the reverse
France Medal Cliches (2) Arrival of the King of France in Paris 1789, 'Le 6 Octobre 1789' 79mm in bronze, NEF and Siege of the Bastille in lead filled bronze 1789 PRISE PAR LES CITOYENS DE LA VILLE DE PARIS Le 14 Juet. 1789 EF both by F.Andrieu
FranceNapoleon I 71mm diameter in copper by Obverse: statue of Napoleon on horseback, upon a plinth, A L'EMPEREUR, Reverse: Two cherubs attend a plaque detailing the date of the unveiling of the statue in April 1852 GEF in fitted round case
Great Seals of the Realm a 5-piece collection of medallic comprising the Royal Seals of George III (Fourth Seal 1801-1815), George III (Fifth Seal 1815-1821), George IV Great Seal, William IV Great Seal, and Queen Victoria, Great Seal, each 63mm diameter and 5 ounce pure silver issues FDC in the impressive box of issue with certificates
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 with minor toning, in the wooden box as issued with certificates
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John PinchesEimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
Masonic Silver medals (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to Comp.H.F.Inkpen No.2032, W.Bro T.A.Doble No.2722, Bro.C.Harrop No.3655, a further group in base metal (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to W.Bro E.G.Morey No.2032, Bro. E.J.Harrison No.2032, Bro N.E.Inkster No.4975, a further two AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS without inscriptions, all boxed, Prize Medal Currant Buns awarded by L.Durham with bars LEEDS and 1930, Presented by the Central Currant Office (London), in silver, boxed, East Lancashire Masonic award by George Kenning & Son in gilt silver, boxed, A World War I Masonic Medal in silver Religious themed Awarded to Bro.A.G.Derby No.1767, by Birmingham Medal Co.Ltd, Peru - Lima Masonic Award R.L.S Waldo Olivos Torrejon No.134 boxed, in mixed condition some near mint state
Medal Clichés (4) Obverses (3) Louis Philippe I, 75mm diameter by F. Depaulis, Sir Isambart Marc Brunel 61mm diameter (in two parts) , Louis Philippe I 50mm diameter (in two parts) , and Reverse: Presentation of Colours by Her Majesty August 1813 VF to EF
Medals a small group (5) Brunel - Thames Tunnel opened 1843 (2) 44mm and 36mm diameter both in white metal, Grand Sunderland Bridge Eimer 1087 45mm diameter in white metal VF to EF, Tokens (2) Birmingham Union Copper Company 1812 countermarked Bradford Workhouse VG, and 18th Century George III Halfpenny token reverse worn
Napoleon III and Eugenie Visit to the City of London 1855 77mm diameter in bronze, by B.Wyon, Eimer 1496 issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Conjoined busts three-quarters left, Eugenie draped, NAPOLEON III ET EUGENIA GALLORUM IMPERATOR ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Britannia introduces France to Londinia. CONCORDES SERVAT AMICITIA, in Exergue: LONDINI RECEPTI 19.APR.1855 UNC the reverse with very light cabinet friction, an excellent example of this high-relief piece
Of Ecclesiastic interest, Honorary Allowance for the Appointment as Cardinal of Engelbertus Sterckx 1838, Obverse bust left ENGELBERTUS • STERCKX • ARCHIEP • MECHLIN, Reverse: PRAESULEM / PIETATE • DOCTRINA • PRUDENTIA / ANIMIQUE • MANSUDUDINE • SPECTATUSIMUM / SS • DD • GREGORIUS • XVI / CARDINALIUM • COLLEGIO • ADSCRIPSIT / XIII • SEPT • M • DCCC • XXXVIII, UNC and nicely toned, the obverse with a few very small spots. Engelbertus Sterckx (2 November 1792 - 4 December 1867) was ministered to the priest in 1815, became a teacher in the major seminary in Mechelen and pastor in Boechout (1821) and pastor's blanket in Antwerp in 1824. In 1827 he became Deputy General and in 1832 the fourteenth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mechelen. On August 28, 1838, he was received by Pope Gregory XVI and on September 13, his appointment was cardinal confirmed by the Cardinal Board. On October 23, he was solemnly welcomed to Mechelen. This medal was issued on the occasion of this nomination.
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Vaughton on the edge NEF
Olympic Games 1948 London 51mm diameter in bronze by J.R.Pinches/B/Mackennal Eimer 2076 Obv: View of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben within a semi-circular compartment, below, XIV.OLYMPIAD LONDON 1948 and the Olympic rings, Reverse a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures A/UNC
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 241 Obverse Bust right, laureate, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, edge: CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS, GEF the reverse with some contact marks in the fields, Rare in this grade
Peru Medals (6) Silver 23mm diameter in silver LOS ESTUDIANTES DE MEDICINA DE LIMA 1874 EF nicely toned, Muelle de Huacho 1901 silver medal, EF, Centennial of the Battle of Ayacucho, 1824 - 1924. Obverse: BATALIA DE AYACUCHO, bust of general Antonio José de Sucre right, in military uniform; · 1824 · below, Reverse: CENTENARIO DE AYACUCHO, bust of president José Pardo y Barreda right; · 1924 · below, (3) each 1.54 grammes in silver EF-GEF, Inauguration of the Ramon Castilla Monument 1915 Oscar R.Benavides/Sculptor David Lozano 30mm diameter in base metal VF
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66.2 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches nFDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
Prize Medal Sefton Park Photographic Society 1902 45mm diameter, weight 46.34 grammes in silver by Vaughton, Birmingham, awarded to J.W Towers UNC and choice with a deep and colourful tone
Prize Medals in silver (2) RoyalManchester, Liverpool and North Lancashire Agricultural Society, awarded to Moore, Murton & Varley, for Improvements in bearings of Wringer Washing Machines, Exhibited at Manchester 1887, by Elkington and Co. EF boxed, Royal Standard Benefit Society 1828 Presented to Jas Cox 'As a Token of Respect For His Services to the Society' EF with suspension loop and blue ribbon, EF boxed
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipSilver WeddingAnniversary 1972 Eimer 2125, 51mm diameter in silver by D.Cornell, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal Shields and Crests each within the Garter, Crowned Cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, below, UNC with matt finish
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue GEF with a few small spots, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1819 46mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams Obverse conjoined young and old heads of the Queen, left, VICTORIA REG:IMP: 1837 1897, Reverse: Royal Arms UNITED IN LOYALTY, IN PROSPERITY, IN ENTERPRISE within a central frame, Around, various flora separating fifteen compartments, each inscribed with a British Colony or Protectorate UNC, Queen Alexandra Dock Opened 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridion & Son, Eimer 1900, Obverse Busts right, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII . QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: 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 of Wheatly Town Clerk UNC and nicely toned
Royal Society of Arts, President's Medal 1910 56mm diameter in silver by B.Mackennal/(L.C.Wyon) UNC or very near so with minor hairlines, in the black box of issue
Sir WinstonChurchill Centenary of his Birth 1974 a 4-medal set in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Four different obverse portraits, paired with Reverses of 10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers, and Chartwell Manor respectively, each piece over 32 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals in base metal (14) all boxed or in slide cases EF to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (15) UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Cook Islands 2010 One Dollar and commemorative stamp UNC as issued, GB Crowns 1977 (12) UNC
The Art Treasures of the Prado a 50-piece set by Franklin Mint each medal 50mm diameter in gold-plated bronze and weighing around 80 grammes, a nicely presented set Proofs FDC in an impressive brown album with accompanying hardback booklet
The Kings and Queens of England by John Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. Housed in a large red presentation album nFDC-FDC some starting to tone
The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles April 9 2005 38.45mm diameter in 22 carat Gold Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, number 0154 of 1000 issued
The Medallic Register of the World's Great Ships a 100-ingot set by the Franklin Mint issued early 1980s UNC on the cards of issue, comes with the blue display box and information on each ship, along with a silver dish 1973 'Gazelle' by Bernard Buffet 207.53 grammes of .925 silver as made in the presentation box
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in silver by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, Lustrous UNC, an attractive set
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medals in silver 26mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issues (12) VF to GEF some nicely toned, Edward VII Coronation medals 1902 in silver 31mm diameter the Official Royal Mint issue (4) EF to A/UNC, George V Coronation medals 1935 (6) the Official Royal Mint issue EF to A/UNC
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet are Mercury, reclining and Time, with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA in exergue below, UNC an attractive example
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733b, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet are Mercury, reclining and Time, with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA in exergue below, UNC the obverse lightly toned, a pleasing example of this impressive piece
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733b, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, at their feet are Mercury, reclining and Time, In the exergue are five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, UNC with some surface and contact marks
Visit of Queen Victoria to the City of London 1837, issued by the Corporation of London (2) two medals in a glass frame, presumed silver, sealed with a covering note Obverse VICTORIA REGINA, bust left diademed, Reverse a Façade of the Guildhall, Exergue: IN HONOUR OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CORPORATION OF LONDON 9TH NOV : 1837, the medals sealed in the frame and the colour considered to be the result of silver oxidising reacting to the glass. Both medals UNC, not examined on the reverse sides as sealed in the frame
William IV Coronation 1831 struck in Copper 33 mm diameter, by W.Wyon, Eimer 1251 Obverse WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831 Reverse ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831 The Official Royal Mint Issue UNC and nicely toned, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82
India and Boer War a group of three, India Medal 1896 with two clasps, Tirah 1897-1898 and Punjab Frontier 1897-1898, awarded to Pte.C.Philpott 3348 York Light Infantry, Queen's South Africa Medal 1899 Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, with 3 clasps, Witterbergen, Transvaal, and Cape Colony, awarded to Pte.C Philpott 3348, Yorks. Light Infantry, King's South Africa Medal 1902 with two clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 3348 Corpl.C.Philpott Yorks Light Infantry, each GVF
World War II (4) Defence Medal 1939-1945, War Medal 1939-1945, The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star GVF to GEF, along with Masonic, Royal Order of Buffalos (2) 1968 one in silver gilt, awarded to H.Hebden, Oldham and District Knight's chapter
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