Albania (4) Order for Good Service to State and Society First Class, Second Class and Third Class awards, with Era of Communism Medal Red star above Red flag VF to EF, along with Albania Nene Heroine (Awarded 1955-1990) awarded to mothers of 10 children EF, Albania Motherhood medals, First class, Second class and Third Class, EF with ribbons, with awards for Agriculture, Arts, Military and Distinguished Master of Professions, in mixed grades to EF, along with Hungary (2) Service to the Homeland Class 1 UNC boxed, Hungary 20 Years Exemplary Military Service UNC boxed
Britannia Medal 2007 Victoria Cross Winners, the reverse design includes John Travers Cornwell, the youngest recipient of a VC, Captain Albert Ball of the Sherwood Foresters and Royal Flying Corps (later the RAF), and Guy Gibson, leader of the Dambuster raid 5oz. Silver Proof, nFDC with a hint of toning, in a Westminster box with certificate
Britannia Medal 2011 75th Anniversary of the 'Year of the Three Kings' (1936) 5oz. Silver Proof with gold plated portraits on the reverse, FDC in a Westminster box with certificate
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1146, Obverse: Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. 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, 22.67 grammes, a small flattening on the highest part of the truncation, otherwise UNC attractively toned, a very attractive example, comes with the round red case of issue, seldom seen in this high grade
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046a by P. Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, 84.06 grammes, ,Matt finish a choice example, UNC in the original red box of issue
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, 23.87 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, a few small contact marks in the obverse field barely detract, seldom seen in this pleasing grade, in a square black contemporary box
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by C. Davis, Obverse: Head of the Queen left, garlanded with roses, thistles and shamrocks, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, on a raised stage, being crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; to the left she is attended by Justice and Industry, a winged herald and cherub above, with a lion and cornucopia below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORA . BORN MAY 24th 1819 . ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838. Signed DAVIS BIRM. to the right of the design, BHM 1807, 81.66 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous with a few small spots, Rare
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC and attractively toned, the odd small spot in the fields barely detracts, in the round case of issue, the lid detached
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, with raised C on truncation, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831, with a striking flaw in the reverse field behind the Queen, UNC and beautifully toned, retaining a prooflike appearance, comes in the red fitted case of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817a, 84.57 grammes A/UNC toned with some minor contact marks on the reverse, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
First World War group of three awarded to Pte. E. Cook, 1914-15 Star (as CH.19000 Pte E. Cook R.M.L.I) and British War Medal and Victory Medal (as CH.3455-S Pte E. Cook R.M.L.I) EF, along with London County Council - London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (4th Type) 38mm diameter in bronze, awarded to Fireman E.W.Cook GEF, comes with small photo of the fire crew
France - Ardennes - Sedan region Jeton 1644 Manufacture of Dijonval, 37mm diameter octagonal in silver, 20.62 grammes, Reverse: a draped female figure seated to the left, on bundles of woollen cloth, on one reads LAINE D'ESPAGNE (Spanish Wool). Her right hand rests upon the handle of a bladed tool with the blade touching the ground, her left hand holding a skein of wool placed on her knee, in the left field the front of a galloping horse, with a seascape behind with three ships under sail. In exergue: MANUFACTURE PAIGNON / ETABLIE EN 1644. The obverse a large ornate P within a wreath of oak leaves and olive branches Near EF with attractive peripheral golden toning. Our research has found that the copper version is listed as rare, and that a silver example exists in the Museum of Ardenne in Charleville-Mezieres. A most interesting piece of French pre-industrial heritage. Cataloguers Note: Cloth-making has taken place in Sedan since the 16th Century and developed under the influence of Protestant refugees. The Dijonval factory near Sedan was created in 1646 by Nicolas Cadeau, and until 1666 they were the only manufacturers of fine sheets in France. In 1711 Dijonval was bought by Paignon who expanded the factory that would continue to be used until the 20th Century. In it's heyday in the 18th Century, the factory employed around 14,000 people, including 10,000 in the countryside weaving and spinning wool.
George III Visited Lyndhurst, Lymington Southampton and Weymouth 1789 bronze 30mm VF, Marquis of Granby British Hero 27mm bronze Fine, The Prince of Wales Model Sovereign 1854 VictoriaYoung Head obverse brass 22mm EF, Industrial Exhibition of North Wales 1876 Wrexham 45mm copper probably about as struck but with some light green patina in parts BHM 3034, Thomas Charles of Bara 1885 Welsh Legends SABBOTHOL YN NCHYMRU etc White Metal 44mm EF holed at 12 o'clock BHM 3201, Victoria Jubilee 1887 copper 22mm Old Head Bust obverse, shield in wreath reverse GEF, Visit of George V and Queen Mary to Cardiff 1912 44mm White Metal EF pierced for suspension, George V Official Silver Jubilee 1935 in silver 30mm GEF nicely toned, QE II Coronation 1953 in silvered bronze matt finish 38mm Britannia with Lion reverse with river and London buildings in the background GEF and pleasing BHM 4445, Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 brass 32mm GEF along with an oval piece UNDEB CHWARELWYR GOGLEDD CYMRIE
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 the official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2029a, 85.90 grammes, UNC with some very small rim nicks evident under magnification, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Germany - Otto von Bismarck 100th Anniversary of Kaiserproklamation und Reichsgrundung 1871-1971 34mm diameter, 15.83 grammes, Obverse: Uniformed Bust left, three-quarters facing, OTTO VON BISMARCK . DER GRUNDER DES DEUTSCHEN REICHES Reverse: Ceremonial scene with HH 999.9 on the steps of the design, Lustrous Mint state
International Society of Postmasters a collection of 13 Silver Crown-sized Proofs, January 1975-January 1976 issues, nFDC to FDC housed in the album of issue, along with Chinese Coins a 10 coin set of Cash Coinage 1644-1911 covering Shun-Chi to Shuen-Tung dynasties, these modern replicas, as made, Straits Settlements One Cent 1884 VG, Ceylon 10 Cents 1944 VG, Singapore 5 Dollars 1981 Changi Airport UNC in a slide case, GB (15) Five Pound Crowns (2) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, Fifty Pence 1973 EEC, Florins (3) 1963, 1965, 1966, Shillings (7) 1948S, 1954E, 1954S, 1955S, 1956E, 1958S, 1966S, Penny 1967, Halfpenny 1965 in mixed grades, Medals (4) SEAP Games 1973 UNC in the slide case of issue, Greenwich Meridian 1984 in bronze UNC, London Zoo 2000 in bronze UNC, Singapore Jurong Bird Park 40mm diameter, undated, in Bronze UNC
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned. 21.26 grammes, UNC or very near so and attractively toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Israel a large collection of Medals (250) in plush albums and presentation packs, many impressive large sizes, many in the 50mm to 80mm size range, almost all are bronze issues, includes one example in .935 silver and weighing 116 grammes, some with coloured details on the reverse, the vast majority UNC, along with medallic covers (2) The Test CricketCentenary 1877-1977 comprising Silver Crown-sized Medal Lustrous UNC and set of 5x 18p stamps, in the green folder of issue with certificate, The Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission 1975 comprising Silver Crown-sized Medal Proof FDC, with pair of US and Russia stamps, on the cover of issue, along with Book: Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation Ltd.1982 Edition, this in very good second-hand condition(large lot over 44 Kilos)
LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society 1894 'FOR BRAVERY AND SAVING LIFE', 39mm diameter in Bronze, General medal type 3, awarded to Charles McKinley for Gallant Service, GEF
Medallic issues and paranumismatic items (72) includes modern issues (26) covering a wide array of subjects, including William Shakespeare, The Spanish Armada, Edward VIII, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Niss Sarah Ferguson, Classic Milled and Hammered Coin designs, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, Una and the Lion and more, all Crown-sized, the Una and the Lion marked 'COPY' all GEF to UNC and lustrous, also gold painted Pre-Decimal coins, modern medals and fantasy pieces, base metal issues, in mixed grades
Medals (2) a pair awarded to Dr. Lionel P. Shadbolt comprising a fob-pendant style 9 carat gold inscribed 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE' , the back inscribed 'PRESENTED TO Dr. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT by the PASSENDGERS OF THE 3PM Boat LIVERPOOL TO EASTHAM 21st Sept 1902 and hallmarked below NEF, with LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society Medal 38mm diameter, 3rd type in silver, edge inscribed 'DR. LIONEL P. SHADBOLT FOR RESCUING A WOULD BE SUICIDE FROM THE RIVER NEAR THE LANDING STAGE 21st SEPT. 1902 GEF both boxed
Medals (6) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue VF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 34mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust facing, no legend, Reverse: THE RT. HON. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G., O.M., C.H. 1874-1965, with J.T & Co. stamp and silver hallmark below, Matt Finish UNC boxed, Welshpool and Llfair Light Railway 75th Anniversary 1803-1978 38mm diameter in base metal, UNC boxed, Prize Medals (2) World Dancing Championships 1922 in bronze NEF in box, the box with the lid detached, Heaton Junior Technical School 39mm diameter in base metal- 1944 Athletics - Senior 100 Yards Handicap awarded to K.F.Robson UNC boxed, A brass Sovereign weighing scale, Enamelled Shilling 1887 in five colours, fair workmanship, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove UNC (2) both in Second World WarCommemorative packs
Military Medal - for Bravery In The Field awarded to 85348 Dvr. E.J.Bricknell D.36/BDE: R.F.A, He joined in February 1915 and went to France in July of the same year, serving there until the cessation of hostilities. He was awarded the Military Medal for great bravery, remaining at his post while in great danger, comes with group of three comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (to 85348 Dvr. E.J. Bricknell R.A) VF to GVF, the group of three with ribbons, comes with group of five photographs
Of Masonic Interest - Caledonian Corkers Prize Medallion, Lodge 253 in 9 carat gold, and inscribed 'G.I.O.L.C.C Presented to Bro G Canning for services rendered 1899' on a 9 carat gold chain total weight 12.53 grammes, in very good condition, comes with a presentation box
Peru Proclamation medal for the Peruvian Rebellion against the Spanish, 1840, 29mm diameter in silver, Fontrobert 9065, 12.26 grams, About UNC and lustrous, scarce
Peru, Opening of the Cuzco mountain road February 1928, 37mm diameter in silver with loop mount at top Obverse: Vehicle on the mountain road, Reverse inscription in 11 lines EF
Prince George First Birthday 2014 22 July, 39mm diameter, Obverse: Shields in cruciform, with crossed sceptres MAGNAE BRITANNIAE, Reverse large G with floral emblems within, struck in 22 carat gold and weighing 34 grammes, FDC or near so with odd small flecks of toning, in the box of issue with certificate, number 34 of only 45 minted
Prize Medals (2) Shire Horse Society 45mm diameter by Mappin & Webb, London, in silver, 48.09 grammes, EF toned, in the red box of issue, Worshipful Company of Musicians 55mm diameter in silver by C.B.Birch named to J.W.Martindale, Cassel Prize 1952, 95.3 grammes EF with some hairlines, boxed
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Argentina issue 34mm diameter in silver by J.D (?) Eimer 1822 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. A/UNC and with an attractive golden tone with touches of blue and green
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in 24 carat Gold, weight 95.12 grammes, Eimer 1817a, About EF with light contact marks and minor edge nicks, always a desirable type, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue. Eimer shows a mintage of just 3725 medals minted
Royal Birth of Prince George 2013 22 July, 39mm diameter, Obverse: Shields in cruciform, with crossed sceptres MAGNAE BRITANNIAE, Reverse legend within a wreath H.R.H PRINCE GEORGE OF CAMBRIDGE 22 July 2013 with gemstone at the top of the reverse, struck in 22 carat gold and weighing 34 grammes, FDC or very near so in the box of issue with certificate
Silver Medals (Covers) (3) China, Peoples Republic of China 1.1.1949 map of China reverse, obverse with Chairman Mao Tse-Tung silver and marked .999 and marked CHI (Val Cambi of Switzerland) Unc and starting to. Nepal Medal and Stamp Cover 25th Anniversary of the First Ascent of Mount Everest June 1 1978 by Franklin Mint and in their wallet of issues with Namche Bazar post mark 29.5.1978 and showing the signatures of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. The Centenary of Test Cricket 1977 crown sized silver commemorating the first test match which was at Melbourne cricket ground post mark 9 Mar 1977 Unc in The Birmingham Mint's Wallet of Issue
Simon de Passe Counters or Gambling Counters in silver (2) Henry III and Edward II each depicting a half length portrait of the monarch, with details of the monarch's reign, and with coat of arms on the reverse also incuse, both designs incuse, pleasing VF, Medal, Treaty of Ryswick - Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter by N.Roettier, Obverse: Bust left, IAC: WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: Dove with olive branch fly above a calm sea, MANSVRAE N. VNTIA PACIS: with date in exergue, Eimer 377 NVF with some pitting, Medal The Great War - LiverpoolVictoria Legal Friendly Society 20mm, diameter in 9 carat gold, 2.32 grammes, presented to L.E.Milton Good Fine with loop mount at the top, Guinea Weight James I, Obverse: Bust right half length.I.R..MA.BRI. Reverse: Crowned XXI S in two lines Good Fine, Pennies (2) Edward I with much of the legend worn, Henry III Long Cross, London Mint moneyer Nicole Fine, heavily die-clashed
The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles April 9 2005, 39.94 grammes, in 22 carat Gold Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, number 0042 of 1000 issued
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817a The official Royal Mint issue in bronze 56mm diameter, 69.26 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA. Below: 1837 upon a branch tied with ribbon, the Official Royal Mint issue, GEF nicely toned with some light contact marks and small rim nicks, in the official red box of issue. tiny spots on and by the veil, otherwise UNC and evenly toned, uncased
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817a The official Royal Mint issue in silver 56mm diameter, 81.77 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA. Below: 1837 upon a branch tied with ribbon, the Official Royal Mint issue, GEF nicely toned with some light contact marks and small rim nicks, in the official red box of issue
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817a The official Royal Mint issue in silver 56mm diameter, 83.09 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA. Below: 1837 upon a branch tied with ribbon, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC with peripheral blue toning, in the official red dated box of issue
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 218.15 grammes, UNC with a small spot on the back of the veil, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 217.06 grammes, UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, hints of pastel toning enhance the eye appeal of this impressive large issue, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
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