Sir Thomas Lawrence - Art Union of London 1860 55mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Thomas Lawrence left, LAWRENCE, Reverse: Figure of the Duke of Wellington standing, wearing a cloak and holding a telescope, from a painting by Lawrence, ART UNION OF LONDON 1860, BHM 2676, Eimer 1539, 94.52 grammes, UNC with reflective fields
John Gray Laudatory Medal 1863, 57mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Obverse: Conjoined busts of John Gray and his wife Marie Emma, right, I.E and M.E. GRAY Reverse: TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD in three lines, within a wreath, BHM 2787, 72.04 grammes, UNC the reverse with a minor handling mark
Prize Medals (3) Harper Adams Agricultural College, Newport, Salop, 1940-1941 (2) by Vaughton, Birmingham, each 33mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 13.56 grammes and 13.49 grammes respectively, awarded to Percy A. Ball - White Leghorn's stock for laying the most eggs in a year, and Prize medal in Silver 51mm diameter Reverse: Chicken right, National Egg Laying Test 1937-1938 awarded to Percy Ball (Winter Score 215) GVF with some edge nicks
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, EF with some thin scratches
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
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
USA First Spouse Series BronzeMedal Sets (10 Sets) 2007 (4 medals) Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Jefferson's Liberty and Dolley Madison, 2008 (4 medals) Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, Jackson's Liberty, Van Buren's Liberty , 2009 (5 medals) Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler&category=13&searchtype=1" rel="tag">Tyler, Julia Tyler, Sarah Polk and Margaret Taylor, 2010 (4 medals) Abigail Fillmore, Jane Pierce, Buchanan's Liberty, Mary Todd Lincoln, 2011 (4 medals) Eliza Johnson, Julia Grant, Lucy Hayes, Lucretia Garfield, 2012 (4 medals) Alice Paul, Frances Cleveland (1), Caroline Harrison and Frances Cleveland (2), 2013 (5 medals) Ida McKinley, Edith Roosevelt, Helen Taft, Ellen Wilson (1), Edith Wilson (2), 2014 (4 medals) Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, Lou Hoover and Eleanor Roosevelt, 2015 (4 medals) Bess Truman, Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, 2016 (3 medals) Patricia Nixon, Betty Ford and Nancy Reagan, all Lustrous UNC in the original US Mint wallets of issue, the medals still sealed in the plastics, along with Presidential Coin and Medal Set comprising One Dollar 2020 UNC and Barbara Bush bronze medal, UNC in the US Mint pack of issue
Halfcrown 1817 Bull Head, S over I in PENSE, unlisted by the 1992 ESC, Bull lists as I over S (?) Bull 2092 and listed as Rarity 3, UNC or very near so with some very minor spots, a crisp strike with choice fields and subtle touches of golden tone in the legends, compares favourably with the Ex-Colin Adams example sold in London Coins Auction A130 5th September 2010 (Lot 1328), a superb piece and fully justifying it's rarity rating, indeed, our archive database stretching back 20 years confirms this is only the third such piece we have offered.
Halfcrown 1920 Davies 1672N struck in a hard nickel type alloy and weighing 12.43 grammes. There are 1924 trial nickel shillings, with a very rare example struck metrically weighing 5 gr. The 1672N Halfcrown listed here may also be a Royal Mint trial, when a complete elimination of silver seemed feasible. There appears to be an interesting 'privy' mark, introduced by a thicker down stroke to the 'D' of 'Dei' with the top serif of this 'D' being double struck. The border bead above is also oversized (wider). This would be an odd occurrence for any counterfeiter, especially on top of striking perfectly die-cut, but lightweight coins in this hard metal, and having excellent milling. a similar example was listed in Auction A151 6/12/2015 (Lot 2687, weight 11.92 grammes, realised £120 hammer price), the description then stating that only 6 of these examples were then known to the vendor Near Fine/VG a highly unusual type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 15, Ex-Colin Adams collection
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 58mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Obverse: Bust right WELLINGTON vertically in the field, Reverse: Britannia seated mourning before a pedestal on which is a Roman helmet over a sword PLORANT IN FUNERE GENTES In Exergue: SEPT. XIV. / MDCCCLII, 134.88 grammes, Eimer 1469, BHM 2473, EF/AU with some small edge nicks, the fields prooflike
Death of the Duke of Cambridge 1850 60mm diameter in White Metal by G.G. Adams Obverse: Bust right .H.R.H. ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE . K. G.: 45 YEARS CDOL. OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. F.M., Reverse: PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO 1st BATTn. SERGEANTS, J. HITCHEN, E.BELCHER, W. SHELDRAKE, J. CARTWRIGHT, J. TUCKER, J. BUCKMAN, 2nd BATTn. SERGEANTS, S.EVISON, E.MORGAN, W. ADLAM, W. GREENGRASS, W.JARVIS, R. DOGGETT. WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEIR COL, IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16th 1850. BHM 2392, 97.07 grammes, EF with grey tone, boxed, the lid detached, rated RRR by BHM
Cheques (105) includes 19th Century types (48) The London & Westminster Bank (4), Mackie, Davidson & Gladstone (1), Maddison, Atherley, Hankinson & Darwin (1), The Manchester & County Bank Limited (2), The Manchester & Liverpool Banking Company and related (4), Manchester & Liverpool District Banking Ltd (6), Manchester and Salford Bank (1), Messrs Martin & Co. (1), Martins Bank Limited and related (8), Masterman, Peters, Mildred, Masterman & Co. (1), Mercantile Bank (1), Metropolitan & Provincial Bank and related (5), Midland Bank and related (6), Messrs Milford, Snow, Collins-Splatt, Milford and Snow (1), Mill, Errington, Bawtree & Co. (1), Molineux, Whitfield, Molineux & Whitfield and related (2), Nathaniel Morgan, Joseph Morgan and Francis Hamp Adams (1), Messrs. Morlands & Co. (1), Messrs. Morton Rose & Co. (1), Messrs. Moss & Company (1), The Munster and Leinster Bank (1), National and Grindlays Bank Limited (1), The National Bank Limited (3), The National Bank of New Zealand Limited (1), National Bank of Scotland Limited and related (8), National Commercial bank of Scotland (1), The National Provincial Bank of England and related (17), The North Eastern Banking Company Limited (1), The North of Scotland Banking Company (1), The North of Scotland Bank Limited and related (3), North and South Wales Bank (3), North Western Bank Limited (2), The North Wilts. Banking Company (1), Northampton Banking Company Limited (1), The Northampton Union Bank (2), Northern Bank Limited (2), Northumberland & Durham District Banking Company (1), Nottingham & Notts. Banking Company (2), Messrs. Nunn & Company, Bankers, Manningtree (1), Messrs. Oakes, Bevan & Coi. (1), and Messrs. T & T.T.Paget Bankers Leicester (1), many different branches represented, the vast majority in high grade and unused with counterfoils
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604, BHM 2906, WE 1126, Welch 11, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top, UNC with a subtle underlying pastel tone, Rare with only 400 struck
Empress of India Medal 1877, 57mm diameter in silver, by G.G.Adams, with suspension clasp and neck ribbon, unnamed as issued, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, VICTORIA 1st January 1877, Reverse: EMPRESS OF INDIA, with the same inscription above and below, in Urdu and Devanagari, NEF/GVF cleaned, with some contact marks and hairlines, comes in a presentation box
Half Sovereign 1908 Marsh 511, S.3974B VF as part of a mixed group containing Crowns (14) 1821 SECUNDO VG, 1889 VG, 1953 (3), 1965, 1977 (8) A/UNC to UNC, Halfcrowns (3) 1940, 1966, 1967, Sixpences (11) 1956, 1957 (2), 1961, 1962 (2), 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967 (2), in mixed circulated grades, SilverThreepence 1889 Fair, holed, Pennies 1967 (24), Halfpennies 1967 (2), Farthings (4) 1931 (3), 1932 Lustrous UNC, Tristan da Cunha Crown 2014 Lustrous UNC with coloured Royal Family group portrait on the reverse, a Boy Scouts 'Thank You' badge, boxed, Medals - National Rifle Association 1860 48mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1542 UNC boxed, Lusitania Medal 1915 GVF boxed with leaflet explaining the sinking of the Lusitania, World War I (2) 1914-1915 Star and Victory Medal both awarded to 83843 Gnr. G.H.Marsh R.A EF with ribbons, World War II (5) Africa Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal and Defence Medals EF, and an NCC cap badge
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 a 2-medal set, both 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, very minor friction to the highest points only, A/UNC to UNC, in the maroon Corporation of the City of London box of issue with gilt lettering on the lid
George I of Greece, Visit to the City of London 1880 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1668, BHM 3077, Welch 16, Obverse: Head of George I left, GEORGE 1st. KING OF THE HELLENES, Reverse: Londinia, accompanied by Britannia welcomes Hellas, beyond, St. Paul's Cathedral, left, and Parthenon right. In Exergue: JUNE 16. 1880, UNC with some light verdigris on the reverse, in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 issued
Marriage of George, Duke of York, to Princess Mary of Teck 1893, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1780, BHM 3452, Welch 25, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Bust of Mary draped, T.R.H. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK MDCCCXCIII, Reverse: The couple advancing in a triumphal car driven by Cupid and drawn by two horses, left, approach an archway inscribed FELICITAS and GM monogram and are welcomed by Londinia. In Exergue : JULY 6. 1893, UNC in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 450 issued
GB and World Numismatic Covers Queen Elizabeth II 2012 Diamond Jubilee in 3 albums (56) includes GB (4), St. Helena, Niue (3), Isle of Man (6), British Indian Ocean Territory (6), Falkland Islands (5), South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (6), Ascension Island (6), Cook Islands (2), Tristan da Cunha (3), Jersey (4), Guernsey (2), British Virgin Islands (3), Gibraltar, Pitcairn Islands (2), Fiji (2), all coins Crown-sized Cupro-Nickel issues, many covers with stamps from differing countries, UNC as issued, includes some duplication, Portraits of Her Majesty 1952-2012 coin and banknote covers (5) comprising Ten Pence 1971 VF and set of 2x First Class stamps, Five Pound Crown 2012 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and 2x First Class stamps, Crown 1953 EF with 2x stamps, Banknote Five Pounds Gill Duke of Wellington reverse EF with set of 2x First Class stamps, Banknote One Pound Fforde Fine with 2x First Class stamps UNC as issued, The GoldMedal Winners 2012 Collector Card Set (27) each card with a set of six First Class stamps featuring an Olympic Gold Medallist, includes Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendleton, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Philip Hindes, Anthony Joshua, Nicola Adams, Charlotte Dujardin, Laura Trott, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Ainslie and many more UNC in the album of issue
Halfcrown 1693 ESC 519, Bull 860 UNC or very near so, with old grey toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, a superb example of the second busts/third shields type, many times rarer in high grade than the first busts coinage, and would be a superb addition to any top quality Halfcrown collection, the finest known of just 4 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Colin Adams Collection, Spink Coin Auction No.5033 December 2005 Lot 408 hammer price £1900
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604, BHM 2906, WE 1126, Welch 11, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, in the original Corporation of the City of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 struck, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 953 hammer price £280
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, GVF/VF with some scratches and some dirt in the legend, this possibly removable with care
Thomas Lawrence, Art Union of London 1860, 56mm diameter in bronze by G.G Adams, Obverse: Bust left LAWRENCE behind, Reverse: Standing figure of the Duke of Wellington unformed, from a painting by Lawrence, ART UNION OF LONDON 1860 UNC
GB and World Numismatic Covers Queen Elizabeth II 2012 Diamond Jubilee in 3 albums (56) includes GB (4), St. Helena, Niue (3), Isle of Man (6), British Indian Ocean Territory (6), Falkland Islands (5), South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (6), Ascension Island (6), Cook Islands (2), Tristan da Cunha (3), Jersey (4), Guernsey (2), British Virgin Islands (3), Gibraltar, Pitcairn Islands (2), Fiji (2), all coins Crown-sized Cupro-Nickel issues, many covers with stamps from differing countries, UNC as issued, includes some duplication, Portraits of Her Majesty 1952-2012 coin and banknote covers (5) comprising Ten Pence 1971 VF and set of 2x First Class stamps, Five Pound Crown 2012 Cupro-Nickel UNC, and 2x First Class stamps, Crown 1953 EF with 2x stamps, Banknote Five Pounds Gill Duke of Wellington reverse EF with set of 2x First Class stamps, Banknote One Pound Fforde Fine with 2x First Class stamps UNC as issued, The GoldMedal Winners 2012 Collector Card Set (27) each card with a set of six First Class stamps featuring an Olympic Gold Medallist, includes Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, Victoria Pendleton, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Philip Hindes, Anthony Joshua, Nicola Adams, Charlotte Dujardin, Laura Trott, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Ainslie and many more UNC in the album of issue
Death of the Duke of Cambridge, 1850 61mm diameter in white metal by G.G.Adams, BHM 2392, Obverse: Bare head bust of the Duke of Cambridge, right, H.R.R ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. K.G. 45 YEARS COL. OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. F.M: Reverse: Inscription in 12 lines PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO / (1st BATTn.s) J.HITCHEN, E.BELCHER, W.SHELDRAKE, J.CARTWRIGHT, J.TUCKER, J.BUCKMAN, (2nd BATTn.s) S.EVISON, E.MORGAN, W.ADLAM, W.GREENGRASS, W.JARVIS, R.DOGGETT/ WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEI COL . IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16th 1850, EF in brown contemporary case, the lid detached, rated RRR by BHM, apparently issued to each pallbearer
Halfcrown 1920 Davies 1672N struck in a hard nickel type alloy and weighing 12.43 grammes. There are 1924 trial nickel shillings, with a very rare example struck metrically weighing 5 gr. The 1672N Halfcrown listed here may also be a Royal Mint trial, when a complete elimination of silver seemed feasible. There appears to be an interesting 'privy' mark, introduced by a thicker down stroke to the 'D' of 'Dei' with the top serif of this 'D' being double struck. The border bead above is also oversized (wider). This would be an odd occurrence for any counterfeiter, especially on top of striking perfectly die-cut, but lightweight coins in this hard metal, and having excellent milling. a similar example was listed in Auction A151 6/12/2015 (Lot 2687, weight 11.92 grammes, realised £120 hammer price), the description then stating that only 6 of these examples were then known to the vendor Near Fine/VG a highly unusual type, comes with Colin Adams collection ticket
Halfcrown 1920 ESC 767, Davies 1673, dies 1+B, GEF with a colourful pastel tone, a very rare die combination, especially in this high grade, come with Colin Adams ticket
JerseyTreasury of States of the Islands of Jersey 5 Pounds Interest bearing note Pick A1b ink cancelled across signatures dated 1st September 1840 number 903, black featuring Coat of Arms at upper centre on obverse and reverse with text "Jersey States Bond for Five PoundsBritish." in blue. Printed by W. Adams Co. imprinted in small script at lower centre on obverse. VF and Scarce
Medals a small group (5) Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, 58mm diameter in silver by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1417 Obverse: Bust left ALBERTUS PRINCEPS, Reverse: CELSISSIUM PRINCEPEM ALBERTUM CANCELLARIUM SUUM FAUSTO FELICIQUE OMINE INAUGURATUM LAETA CONSPICITACADEMIA CANTABRIGIENSIS JULII VI MDCCCXLVII EF and attractively toned. Richard Sainthill 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right RICHARD. SAINTHILL. OF. TOPSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. NUMISMATIST. BORN. JAN. 28 1787. Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1904 by B.Mackennal Obverse: Fame standing upon a globe, facing, with head right, with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, Reverse: a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures EF. British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Pte. J.H.West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pte.West was killed in action on October 22, 1918, and is buried at Doncaster (Hyde Park) Cemetery Panel. KX416. Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC with some surface corrosion, in the box of issue
Northern Ireland Bank of Ireland early H.J. Adams signature issues (3) mixed grades including some high grades comprising 1 PoundPick 55b (Blake-Callaway BA96) dated 15th November 1943 serial number B/21 028234, black on grey-green and light blue underprint. 5 PoundsPick 52c (Blake-Callaway BA99) dated 16th September 1942 serial number S/18 069248, black on red and ochre underprint. 10 PoundsPick 53b (Blake-Callaway BA102) dated 28th January 1942 serial number U/11 062404 inked numerals, black on blue and green underprint. All notes featuring Mercury at centre and 2 allegorical women with harps to left and right on obverse and Bank crest on reverse.
Halfcrown 1848 8 over 7 in date Davies 572 Ex-Colin Adams Collection near Fine and graded 15 by CGS and in their holder, a rarity with this only the second example recorded on the LCGS database
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604 Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, in the original Corporation of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 struck
Halfcrown 1673 A of FRA over R ESC 473A, Bull 464, ESC rates at R3, Bull rates at R5, Good Fine with a couple of areas of discoloration, superior to the example in the Colin Adams Collection (Spink 2005)
GB and World 19th and 20th Century in silver (112) in mixed grades to GVF, Hammered a small group (17) includes cut halves and quarters, some fragmented, these in mixed lower grades, along with USA (12) Half Dollar Commemorative 1952 Carver/Washington A/UNC, Dimes (6) 1876CC, 1892O, 1941D, 1942, 1943, 1948, Half Dime 1857, Five Cents 1911, Three Cents 1865, One Cent (2) 1896, 1929S, in mixed grades, USA a further group of miscellaneous items (6) 1974 Revolution Bicentennial/John Adams 38mm diameter in brass, George Washington Token undated 23mm diameter T.Brimelow, Drugstore, in brass, Philadelphia One Cent- sized US Mint Token/medalet, Token/medalet 'July 1868' holed, Michigan 32mm diameter 1933 'The Nation's Playground', Triborough Bridge and Tunnel 29mm diameter in bronze, in mixed grades, Fantasy Trade Dollar 1873 Fine, USA 'Money of the World' Set comprising Half Dollar 2002P, Quarte dollar 2005D Kansas, Dime 2007D, Nickel 2004 Lewis and Clark, One Cent 2004 and George Washington Dollar displaying the date of his Presidency these UNC in the plastic wallet, GB Crown 1977 Proof nFDC, GibraltarFive Pound Crown 2010 Britain at War Proof FDC, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2010 Revolution to Restoration - KingCharles I Proof FDC, Guernsey (3) Five Pound Crowns (2) 2008 History of the Royal Air Force Proof FDC, 2009 Mary Rose Proof FDC, One Pound 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Proof FDC
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
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
Halfcrown 1697 E over B below bust, and TVTAMEN with inverted A for V ESC 548C, VF with a slight adjustment mark on the French shield, rated R4 by ESC, (11-20 examples believed to exist), an extremely rare type with plenty of provenance, Ex-Spink Auction 21 14/1/1982, Ex-Spink Numismatic Circular July 1995 Lot 4242, Ex-Colin Adams Collection Spink 1/12/2005 Lot 462, Ex-DNW 5/12/2012 Lot 485, comes with two old tickets
Halfcrown 1678 ESC 480, Bull 479, No stop after BR, no stop after HIB NVF with some old scratches, Very Rare rated R4 by ESC, (11-20 examples thought to exist) Ex-Colin Adams collection, Spink 30/11/2005 Lot 340
Halfcrown 1751 ESC 610 EF and attractively toned, with a small rim scratch by the A of A.T. Ex-Colin Adams collection Spink 2005 Lot 556, Very Rare in this grade
Halfcrown 1663 V over S in CAROLVS ESC 457A, Bull 440 NVF and toned with some weakness of strike on the French shield, Very Rare rated R2 by ESC, Ex-Colin Adams Collection Spink 2005 Lot 293
New Zealand - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (3) by S.G.M.Adams of Leeds 32mm diameter in base metal, Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse all different, two showing Maori portraits, the other a Maori scene UNC and lustrous, and never previously offered for sale
Churchill - Death of Churchill 1965 25mm diameter in base metal Lustrous UNC, 1965 Bicentenary of the Revetment Act 25mm diameter in base metal, Lustrous UNC, both by S.G.M.Adams of Leeds , apparently never offered for sale
Penny 1881 Freeman 105 dies 10+J AU/GEF with traces of lustre, Ex-Colin Adams collection Spink 23/7/2003 hammer price £520, we note a GVF example sold in London Coins Auction A146 6/9/2014 (Lot 2718) realised £538 inclusive of buyers premium
Halfcrown 1848 8 over a 7 with strong evidence of a diagonal down stroke in the lower loop of the 8, and exactly the same as the example in the Colin Adams Collection and subsequently in the Roland Harris Collection (London Coins Auction A124 Lot 436), unlisted by ESC, VG or better the overdate clear, Very Rare
Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland £5 dated 16th February 1942 first series low number with the Adams signature S/16 000014, Pick52c (Blake & Callaway BA 99), cleaned & pressed, Fine
Halfcrown 1831 Plain edge Proof with WW in script, with upright die axis alignment, unrecorded by ESC, Davies or Spink however we note that Coincraft lists the piece as W4HC-025 and also Spink lists an 1831 Crown with a similar die axis alignment, FDC or very near so with a deep blue and green tone. Weight 13.74 grammes. Cataloguers note: Coincraft states that these pieces were possibly struck at a later date, indeed, close inspection of the coin shows that the rim is of a wider type and more akin to the later currency pieces 1834-1837 and also states that some of these weigh 'c.13 grammes', We note there was no example of this type in the Colin Adams Collection
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pairs (5) to A.A.2309 E.Edwards A.B. R.N.V.R. (Victory medal engraved), 5823 Pte A.F.Adams 22-Lond.R., 120149 Gnr J.E.Munro R.A., G-68653 Pte T.Tolhurst The Queen's R., T4 211173 Dvr A. Ashton A.S.C.). Generally VF or better.
Penny 1825 Model by Adams of Leeds Obverse as the currency issue with a wide rim, Reverse in a similar style to the later Whiteaves George IV PatternCrowns , UNC
Germany - Adolf Hitler 1933-1934 Obverse Portrait left, Hitler's Dank, Reverse Eagle 39mm diameter in base metal, plain edged and weighing 29.29 grammes, GEF about 'as struck' with a couple of weak areas, by Adams of Leeds and believed unique
Germany - Adolf Hitler 1938 Obverse Portrait facing right, Reverse Orb and Cross with 13.3.1938 and 29.9.1938 either side, 39mm in base metal weighing 21.75 grammes, plain edged, UNC, by Adams of Leeds and believed unique
Germany - Adolf Hitlerundated Obverse Bust of Hitler left, Reverse Bust of von Hindenburg facing 39mm diameter in base metal, UNC, by Adams of Leeds and believed unique
I.E and M.E Gray 57mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams S.C 1863 Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: TRUST IN THE LORD AND DO GOOD within a wreath Toned UNC the obverse with minor cabinet friction
Half Dollar 1788 ESC 6114 Reales Oval Counterstamp George III on Bolivia 4 Reales Potosi mint Countermark NEF and host coin VF/GVF, superior to the example in the Colin Adams and Bushman Collections, we note that the Selig collection did not have an example of the Potosi 4 Reales, Ex LCA 137 Lot 1505 (realised £850)
Half Dollar 1788 ESC 6114 Reales Oval Counterstamp George III on Bolivia 4 Reales Potosi mint Countermark NEF and host coin VF/GVF, superior to the example in the Colin Adams and Bushman Collections, we note that the Selig collection did not have an example of the Potosi 4 Reales, Ex LCA 137 Lot 1505 (realised £850)
Half Dollar 1788 ESC 6114 Reales Oval Counterstamp George III on Bolivia 4 Reales Potosi mint Countermark NEF and host coin VF/GVF, superior to the example in the Colin Adams and Bushman Collections, we note that the Selig collection did not have an example of the Potosi 4 Reales
Penny 1919KN Freeman 187 dies 2+B Toned UNC with a trace of lustre and a couple of small spots on the obverse, unusually well-struck for this type, and superior to the examples in the Colin Adams and James Workman Collections
Penny 1797 Copper ProofPeck 1123 KP17 11 Leaves in wreath Near FDC and with a superb blue tone, a stunning piece, not represented in the Alderly Collection and superior to the example in the Colin Adams Collection
Penny 1932 ProofFreeman 208 dies 5+C nFDC with a spot by the NN of PENNY, nicely toned with underlying brilliance, extremely rare with only a handful of examples known to exist. We note that the Colin Adams specimen, of similar quality, sold for £1582 in July 2003
Penny 1806 Copper ProofPeck 1324 KP30 Near FDC and superb, retaining some lustre and with much eye appeal, superior to the Alderly and Colin Adams examples
Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of York 1893 Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Duchess draped. T.R.H THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. MDCCCXCIII Reverse the couple advancing in a triumphal car driven by Cupid and drawn by two horses, left approach an archway, inscribed FELICITAS GM, and are welcomed by Londinia, Exergue: JULY 6 1893 diameter 76mm by G.G.AdamsEimer 1780 UNC with a few small tone spots, issued by the Corporation of London, in the original box of issue with gilt lettering on the lid, the box in very good condition
Halfcrown 1696 First Bust Large Shields, Early Harp, y over E (appears like an inverted A) also with blundered second L in GVLIELMVS ESC 529 only fair/Poor but extremely rare with the variety clear, Ex-Colin Adams collection
Penny 1806 Bronzed ProofPeck 1326 KP31 nFDC and nicely toned with a hint of lustre in the legends, superior to the example in the Colin Adams collection and more attractive than the Alderly specimen
Penny 1797 Bronzed ProofPeck 1109 KP14 10 Leaves and 2 Berries, Large Letters on Reverse FDC with caramel toning, and some slight tone lines on the reverse. We note there was no example in the Colin Adams collection or the Alderly Collection, now believed to be rarer than catalogued by Peck
Penny 1797 Bronzed ProofPeck 1125 KP18 10 Leaves, 6 incuse gun ports on ship. Three raised dots on the rock. Described as rare by Peck, seldom seen in this grade. We note that there was no example in the Colin Adams collection, and in addition, this is superior to the example in the Alderly collection, nFDC with full frosting, some small tone spots in the fields barely detract
Halfcrown 1686 ESC 494 SECVNDO NEF and beautifully toned with minor haymarking on the obverse, very scarce in this high grade, Ex-Colin Adams Collection
Halfcrown 1884 PatternESC 742, Davies 636, struck in silver on a 32mm flan, Obverse: Jubilee style bust with necklace of eleven pearls, larger earring and small crown facing left within wire circle, small letters in legend VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, toothed border, Reverse: Struck en medaille, toothed border, small quartered shield within crowned garter.HONI.SOIT.QUI.MAL.Y.PENSE normal stops, six strings to Irish harp, surrounded by Order of the Garter, date below, number 3 scratched in field next to the date, BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF plain edge toned mint state, rated R7 by ESC, Ex-Lingford collection, purchased en bloc by Baldwins in 1951, Ex-Colin Adams collection Spink Auction 5033 1/12/2005 lot 717
Penny 1860 Pattern unsigned, probably by L.C.Lauer for A.Weyl in copper Young Head left, VICTORIA D.G.BRITANNIAR REG. F.D. date below, Reverse Shields cruciform with roses, thistles and shamrocks in the angles, .UNITED. KINGDOM . AND . GREATER . BRITAIN . ,ONE PENNY below, plain edgeFreeman 874. Peck 2145, UNC with a small nick on the neck and attractively toned, Ex-Glendining 15/12/1993 Lot 258, Ex-Colin AdamsSpink Auction 3011 23/7/2003 Lot 194, Ex-Laurie Bamford Sale DNW 20/6/2006 Lot 194
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