Opening of Tower Bridge 1894 77mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, 239.38 grammes, Eimer 1790, BHM 3476, UNC, evenly toned with small edge nicks, in the original Corporation of London box with gold lettering on the lid
A hoard of pre decimal with over £20 face value of pre 47 mostly Halfcrowns with one or two pre 1920 these from circulation, others including cupro crowns (25p) a few world issues including silver such as Netherlands 10 Guilders 1945 and GB bronze from circulation (3.5 kilos)
Japan Tokyo Olympic Games 1964 Summer Olympics Commemorative Medal Set a 3-piece set comprising Gold Medal 23mm diameter 7.23 grammes of 18 Carat gold, Lustrous UNC, Silver medal 30mm diameter 18.68 grammes of 0.925 silver in matt finish UNC, and 30mm diameter 15.75 grammes in bronze in matt finish, UNC in the white box of issue with certificate
Farthing 1839 Bronzed Proof, die axis upright, Peck 1556, nFDC, the fields with hints of blue and magenta toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the bronzed Proofs of this year always desirable and sought after
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , 207.52 grammes, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, EF with some scratches
Prince James (III) Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 (2) the first 38mm diameter in silver, by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right draped CVIVS . EST. Whose (image) is this? Reverse: Map of the British Isles marked BRIT SCOT and HIE with ships around the coast, the Capital cities marked by their initial letters, L, D and E, REDDITE on a banner above, 20.53 grammes, Fine with old gilding, The second similar but 38mm diameter in bronze, 16.43 grammes, EF with some spots and a darker area of toning on the reverse, we note Eimer lists only a 30mm medal of this type
GB and a few World medals a mixed group (114) base metal types 19th and 20th Century, a wide variety of subjects covered, many Coronation and Jubilee types, several are local issues, also includes Handel Centenary Festival 1859 51mm in bronze, The Building for the Great ExhibitionLondon 1851 74mm diameter in copper?, Prince Edward Recovery from Illness 1872 in White Metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 in White Metal, Prince Albert England's Pride undated 27mm in White metal, also includes many Edward VIII types, along with Sentimental Token 1773 Queen Charlotte, a group of brass, bronze and White metal medalets and gaming counters, these include George IV and Victoria-related items, an interesting selection, in mixed grades many VF or better, some holed
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 Eimer 893, BHM 452, A/UNC with traces of lustre
Gibraltar Sets (2) 2015 WinstonChurchill - Inspiration to a Nation a 6-coin set comprising Ten Pounds 2015 One Tenth Ounce, in .999 gold Proof FDC, Crowns 2015 (5) each in bronze and plated with silver and/or gold each with a different reverse design of Churchill BU in the London Mint Office folder of issue, with all certificates, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday a 7-coin set comprising Double Crown in 9 carat gold accented with white and rose gold, Proof FDC, Crowns 2016 (5) each in Cupro-nickel silver layered and with gold-plated portrait, the portraits being the five different effigies of the Queen, Gillick, Machin, Maklouf, and the new Maklouf 90th Birthday portrait, Lustrous UNC, Halfcrown 2016 Cupro-Nickel layered in silver Lustrous UNC, all in the London Mint Office folder of issue with all certificates
Legitimacy of Jacobite Succession 1749 31mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: A highlander stands facing, with a shield inscribed QUIS CONTENDAT MECUM and drawn sword, NULLUM NON MOVEBO LAPIDEM UT ILLUD ADIPISCAR 1749, Reverse: An expanded rose MEA . RES AGITUR, Eimer 624, 13.93 grammes, Fine with some residual surface dirt in places, rare
Birth of Prince James 1720 43mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined and draped, he armoured and she wearing a bandeau IACOB . III . R. CLEMENTINA . R . Reverse: Providence, leaning against a column, indicates to an infant the territories of England, Scotland and Ireland, on a globe, marked ING. SC. and IR. respectively PROVIDENTIA OBSTETRIX, In Exergue: CAROLO . PRINC . VALLIAE. NAT . DIE . VLTIMA . A : MDCCXX:, MI ii 452/60, Eimer 488, 30.70 grammes, GVF/VF
British Victories in the Peninsular War 1810 50mm in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Bust right, LIEUT. GEN. LORD. VISCOUNT WELLINGTON. K.B.MDCCCX, Reverse: Victory standing right, upon a rock, a fallen French standard at her feet, BHM 699, Eimer 1010, 62.90 grammes, EF the reverse with some minor surface marks and a spot on the shield, boxed
Two Pounds (7) 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 United Nations 50th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, 1996 Euro 96 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, 1997 Technology Silver Proof Piedfort, 1999 RugbyWorld Cup Silver Proof Piedfort with hologram reverse, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pences (3) 1994 D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary Silver Proof Piedfort, 1997 Britannia Silver Proof Piedfort, 2000 150 Years of Public Libraries Silver Proof Piedfort, Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1992-3 EU Presidency Silver Proof and Silver Proof Piedfort, Ten Pence 1992 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pence 1990 Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pence 1990 a 2-coin set Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, nFDC to FDC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with certificates, along with Medals (2) 1911 George V Coronation - Borough of Finsbury 32mm diameter in bronze by Vaughtons, Birmingham, EF with suspension loop at the top, 1937 George VI Coronation 39mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, EF pierced for suspension
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
King George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII (2) and George VI and Queen Elizabeth a 4-medal set each 32mm diameter in plated bronze, by W.H.Hasler, comprising George V Silver Jubilee 1935 uniface, Edward VIII Accession/Abdication 1936 (2), and George VI Coronation 1937 matt finish, nEF to UNC with a 3-piece fitted case, along with Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in silver by Pinches Lustrous UNC
Proof Set 1937 (15 coins) Crown to Farthing, includes the Maundy Money, UNC to nFDC with some hairlines and contact marks, the Silver Threepence a currency issue A/UNC, the bronze and brass lightly cleaned
Medallic issues - Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary a 6-piece set comprising modern Waterloo Campaign Medal in 22.5mm diameter in 14 carat gold Proof, Monarchs of the Napoleonic wars 36mm diameter in bronze (5) with effigies of Prince George, the Prince Regent of Great Britain, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France, Emperor Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander of Russia, King Frederick William III of Prussia, Prooflike UNC, all in the folder of issue
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, 42.12 grammes, a heavy contact mark on the reverse, otherwise GVF or better
Egypt Delivered 1801 41mm diameter in bronze by Webb for Mudie Obverse: Bust three-quarters left uniformed . MAJOR GEN. LORD HUTCHINSON Reverse: Exchanging a treaty, Hutchinson stands facing the Bey of Egypt, who hold the reins of a rearing horse, a pyramid beyond. Eimer 934, BHM 509, UNC toned with minor contact marks
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 48mm in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse : Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G.MAGN.BRIT.FR.ET,HIB.REX, Reverse: A burning altar inscribed D.O.M. Above, Eye of Providence, PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, In Exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI. XV. MDCCC. BHM 483, Eimer 916, 53.91 grammes, NEF
Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, Snaresbrook, Swimming Championship Medal, Reverse: Facing Portrait, In Memoriam of Robert C. Halpin. D.L.J.P.R.N.R., 51mm diameter in silver NEF. Robert Charles Halpin captained the Brunel-designed S.S. Great Eastern and was a pioneer in laying transoceanic telegraph cables. He earned the nickname 'Mr. Cable'. (Born Wicklow 18th february 1836, Died 20th January 1894). Johann Strauss 50th Artistic work 1894, 61mm diameter in bronze by Scharff, NEF with s scratch on the obverse, Lusitania Medals 1915 (2) both EF
Battle of Albuera 1811 41mm diameter in bronze, by T. Webb and N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust right uniformed MARSHAL GEN.LORD BERESFORD, Reverse: A Polish lancer attacks a British Infantryman. BATTLE OF ALBUERA XVI. MAY MDCCCXI, BHM 718, Eimer 1017, 40.06 grammes, A/UNC with a few tiny rim nicks
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in bronze by B.Pistrucci Obverse: 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 JAMJURE ANIMO PATERNO, In Exergue: INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII XIX. ANNO MDCCCXXI, BHM 1070, Eimer 1146, 22.89g, EF with some minor contact marks and a tiny spot in the King's hair
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886, 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, manufactured by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales left, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION LONDON 1886 in five lines, BHM 3209, Eimer 1725, 80.76 grammes, UNC with some small spots
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
A mixed group with a collection in trays in a carrying case mostly decimal and bronzepennies 1967 some lustrous including a quantity of the first One Pound coins, a George III and a Victorian Shilling, base metal coins in bags including pre decimal bronze and cupro, crowns in slide cases and loose including a few 1953 and Five Pound 2000 issues, promoters issues including a few silver minors, 1953 Plastic Set, a mint sealed bag of pre decimal pennies, early decimal Unc rolls, some paper money and more (35 kilos gross weight)
Death of Charles James Fox 1806 54mm diameter in bronze by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust Right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP.XIII MDCCCVI Reverse Victory standing facing upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS . HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX BHM 604, Eimer 979, 67.65 grammes, approaching EF with some contact marks and small spots
Stockton and Darlington Railway centenary 1925, 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Bayes, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, between shields of Stockton and Darlington. EDWARD PEASE. GEORGE STEPHENSON Exergue: STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY - INCLUDED IN LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 1825-1925. Reverse: Vulcan, left, holding a model of an engine, LOCOMOTION No.1 1825 beyond, a 1925 PACIFIC type engine FIRST IN THE WORLD, BHM 4205, Eimer 2001, 252.12 grammes, GVF with some edge nicks, of particular interest to the railway enthusiast and historian
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on an escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.97 grammes, Eimer 425, EF with some verdigris spots on the reverse
Preliminaries For The Peace of Amiens 1801 38mm in copper by H. Kettle, Obverse: Oval Shield on crossed swords, PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GRETA BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1st 1801, Reverse: Peace standing on a quay holding an olive branch and emptying a cornucopia, bales at her side, ships at sea, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, ears of corn in exergue. BHM 516. 28.25 grammes, NEF, Peace of Amiens 1802 38mm diameter in Copper by J.G. Hancock, Obverse Bust left, uniformed MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS. Reverse Britannia seated beside a cherub, holds a tablet inscribed AD (dington) H (awkesbury) COR (nwallis) BUO (naparte) A medallion of George III on her lap. POST NUBILA PHOEBUS. Exergue DEFINITIVE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802, BHM 539, 30.36 grammes, EF with some spots and contact marks, Death of Caroline 1731 Dassier’s “Kings and Queens of England” Series, 40mm diameter in bronze, CAROLINA · D · G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REG ·, draped bust right, wearing stephane; J · DASSIER below / DILECTA DEO ET HOMINIBUS. (Beloved to God and men), Charity seated facing slightly right on knoll, head downward to left, holding nursing infant in lap and extending hand to child to right standing facing. reading from book; to left, child on knoll peering at Charity from behind; child seated right on ground, writing document with quill; I · D · in exergue. 31.09 grammes GVF
Proof Set 1950 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing nFDC with some ribbon toning, the Shillings with light and attractive golden tone, the bronze and brass retaining almost full original brilliance, in the red box of issue
Francis Bacon Memorial 1626 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier (struck around 1740) Obverse: bust three-quarters right, draped FRANCISC. BACON, Reverse: Aurora, floating on a cloud, approaches the earth, the sun rising, NON PROCUL DIES. Exergue: NAT. 1560. M.1626, 41.78 grammes, Eimer 107, UNC or near so, toning with much eye appeal
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue by Boehm, Obv. 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, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 197.09 grammes, EF with some scratches in the field on either side
France Medal 1889 Universal Exposition, Centenary of the 1789 Revolution 33mm diameter in bronze, by Barre GVF, Medal 1878 Paris Exposition 30mm diameter by Barre VF with some scattered tone spots, France JetonWar Administration undated, Obverse: Bust of Louis IV, Reverse: Pomegranate tree, Feuardent 919, 25mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, along with a further group of earlier coins and jetons (25) including pre-Revolution types, these in lower grades
Charles James Fox 1800, 53mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock Obverse: Bust right CHARLES JAMES FOX, Born January 13 1749 Reverse: Legend in 11 lines WITH LEARNING ELOQUENCE AND ZEAL HE MAINTAINS THE RIGHTS OF A FREE AND LOYAL PEOPLE 1800 all within a wreath. 69.62 grammes, BHM 488, EF
Prize Medals (6) Athletics a group of six medals all awarded to J.M Crawford, comprising Edinburgh University Athletic Club 44mm diameter in bronze (3) 1883 for One Mile Race (open) Second Prize 7th April 1883, 1884 880 Yards Flat Race Handicap Winner, and 1884 2 Mile Flat Race Handicap Winner, and Scottish Amateur Athletic Association (3) 61mm diameter in bronze (3) Championship Meeting 1884 One Mile Flat Race Winner, Championship Meeting 1885 One Mile Flat Race Winner, and Championship Meeting 1886 Half Mile Flat Race Winner, GVF to EF an interesting group
Lord Roberts - Relief of Bloemfontein and Pretoria 1900 45mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son., Obverse: Bust facing uniformed and holding a baton LORD ROBERTS, Reverse: Three British soldiers of the armed forces advancing right, are greeted by a soldier waving his hat, 1900, In exergue: BLOEMFONTEIN - PRETORIA., 41.36 grammes, Eimer 1844a, BHM 3678, UNC or near so with some minor handling marks
End of World War I 1919 64mm in bronze by Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust of the King left, draped and crowned, GEORGIVS V REX ET IMP, Reverse: Peace standing facing with wings spread, a dove with an olive branch in it's beak at her right hand, an olive spray in her left. Surrounded by a laurel wreath. At her feet, to the left, an anchor and ribbon, and to the right a broken sword and a ribbon, 158.70 grammes, BHM 4146VF with some light surface dirt and touches of verdigris in places
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, 29.58 grammes, NEF with a flan flaw on the obverse
Death of Thomas Coats 1883 49mm diameter in bronze, by N.Macphail, Obverse: Bust left THOMAS COATS, Reverse: View of a house within trees, Exergue: FERGUSLIE / PAISLEY, BHM 3148, 43.48 grammes, EF
British Empire Exhibition 1925 51mm diameter in bronze by B. MacKennal/P. Metcalfe, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse: Three stylized figures standing, holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1925, 68.36 grammes, Eimer 1997, UNC in the box of issue. Note: The official award medal issued to exhibitors in 1925, unnamed
Royal Mint Trial Piece 1957 25mm diameter in bronze, Obverse draped figure of Britannia, seated on a stool, striking a coin on a pedestal BRITANNIA MONETA, Reverse: 1957 within a 6-pointed star ROYAL MINT TRIAL DIE, Lustrous UNC with some scratches in the obverse field
George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in bronzed copper by C. Kuchler, Obverse: Bust of the King left, with short hair, GEORGIUS III . D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FID . DEFEN. Reverse: The Arms of Salisbury supported by two double headed eagles. LUSTRA DECEM COMPLEVIT . REGNAT ADHUC, GEGNETQUE DIU. 53.47 grammes, BHM 684, GVF/NEF lightly cleaned
George Frederick Handel - Centenary of His Death 1859, 51mm diameter in copper by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Draped Bust of George Frederick Handel wearing cap left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX, Awarded to W. THEOBALD, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, 71.28 grammes, GVF with some contact marks, Crystal Palace Handel Festival 1857 42mm diameter in copper Awarded to E. MOSS Performer, BHM 597, 35.99 grammes, GVF with traces of light smoothing in the fields, along with Prize medal 61mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, EXHIBITION OF APPLIANCES FOR THE ECONOMY OF LABOUR . MANCHESTER . Awarded to J.D.Ashworth - Consolidated Emery Wheels 1875, 108.60 grammes, NEF, come in contemporary case
Medals (8) 1902 Coronation Procession - City of Coventry, Godiva and Trades, 35mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned and pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 - City of Cambridge, 38mm diameter in bronze, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George VI 1937 20mm diameter, uniface with suspension bar and pin attached at the top, Miner's check holed with 222 stamped, and an OOO stamp on either side, Near Fine, The King's Medal 1913-1914 for attendance conduct and industry awarded to V.Frost, GVF, Edward VII - London County Council Attendance medal, holed for suspension, with 1907 bar attached, awarded to A. Brown for punctual attendance during the year 1906-7 and four previous years VF, World War II 1939-45 Star VF, and Egypt - United Arab Republic Medal 1971 35mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine with a suspension loop at the top
Medals (3) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 76mm diameter in oxidised White Metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA . DEI . GRA : BRITT : REGINA . FID : DEF : IND : IMP MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters above THE BRITISH EMPIRE within rays. A.D. 1897. Below: Clasped hands in cruciform within a circle, dividing PEACE/LOVE/AND/UNION within sprays. Around: Names of British Territories on 55 shields in two concentric circles, 133.20 grammes, GVF with some scratches and an edge knock, Queen Victoria Coronation 1838 48mm diameter in white metal by J. Davis Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, with hair in chignon HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned on decorated plinth, Scotia, Hibernia and Britannia around, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837 CROWNED JUNE 26 1838 34.10 grammes, VF, the reverse rim with some corrosion, holed, The Duke of Cambridge Visit to Birmingham 1857 55mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore, Obverse: Bust left, draped GENERAL H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE, K.G., K.P., G.C.B., G.C.M.G, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, Reverse: Text in 19 lines: STRUCK AT THE WORKS OF G.R. COLLIS / TO / COMMEMORATE / THE AUSPICIOUS VISIT / OF / HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE / TO THE TOWN OF / BIRMINGHAM / ON THE OCCASION OF / THE OPENING OF / CALTHORPE PARK / A PLACE OF RECREATION FOR / THE PEOPLE / BY INVITATION OF / JOHN RATCLIFFE ESQr. / MAYOR / JUNE 1st. / 1857., 82.20 grammes, BHM 2594, VF with some spots and light surface marks
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 Medal Sand & District Floral & Horticultural Society 52mm diameter in bronze Reverse: View of Sandye Place, awarded to J.E.Garner 3rd Prize Class 226 August 1922 NEF, along with Royal National Rose Society Medal 41mm diameter in brass EF, Prize medal 38mm in bronze Reverse: PRESENTED BY THE ICHTHEMIC GUARD Co. IPSWICH, EF boxed, and Beass Medal 32mm Botanical Gardens Sheffield NVF
Engraved, Tokens, Medals and Countermarked (8) Penny 1797 engraved 'When This You See Remember Me' Fair, Token Threepence 1813 Birmingham Workhouse VG, Medals (2) 1821 Death of Queen Caroline 41mm diameter in Pewter BHM 1146 Near Fine with scratches and surface marks, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Edinburgh Castle - Free Museum, 32mm in bronze Good Fine, Unofficial Political Countermarked Pieces (4) Ireland (2) Ten Pence 1980 with PADDY GO HOME countermark, Five Pence 1970 with UVF countermark, GB Pennies (2) 1962 and 1966 both with IRA countermarks, Fine to VF
George III preserved From Assassination 1800 38mm diameter in bronze, by P. Kempson, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE. Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION below: MAY 15 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow with a shield GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.54 grammes, BHM 486, GVF/NEF. The assassin was James Hadfield a member of a millennialist group who believed that if he himself was killed by the British Government the second coming of Christ would follow. Hadfield was acquitted of treason for reasons of insanity leading to major additions to in British statutory law namely Criminal Lunatics Act 1800 and Treason Act 1800 which resulted in Hadfield being detained till he died in 1841 in Bedlam.
Visit of Wilhelm II to the City of London 1891 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left of the Emperor and Empress draped, WILHELM . AUGUSTA . VICTORIA . VISITING LONDON JULY 1891, Reverse: The Arms of Britain and Prussia upon a laurel branch, 48.54 grammes, BHM 3413, VF/GVF the obverse with some small dark spots
Monaco, Greece, Crete and Luxembourg (17) comprising Monaco (3) 100 Francs 1950 (2) both VF, Two Francsundated (1945) Aluminium-Bronze KM#121a EF, Greece (4) One Drachma 1873A About Fine, 50 lepta 1874A About Fine, Ten Lepta 1870BB About Fine, Five Lepta 1882A Near Fine/Fine, Crete One Drachma 1901 VG scarce, Luxembourg (9) Five Francs 1949 Good Fine, Ten Centimes (4) 1860A Fine/Near Fine, 1865A Fine, 1870 Dot above BARTH Fine, 1901 Good Fine, Five Centimes (4) 1854 VG, 1855A About Fine, 1870 Fine with a small area of corrosion on the obverse, 1901 Fine
GB and World (49) GB (24) Crowns (4) 1937, 1953 (2), 1965, Halfcrown 1948, Shillings (2) 1898, 1911, Sixpences (2) 1842, 1966, SilverThreepences (10) 1901 (mounted), 1918 (2), 1919, 1931, 1935, 1937 (2), 1934/1937 (two coins joined together) 1941, Penny 1897, Halfpennies (2) 1946 (2), Farthings (2) 1937 (2), DecimalTwo Pounds 1989 Claim of Right, Canada (2) One Dollar 1960, One Cent 1955 USA Half Dollar 1951, Ireland (2) Penny 1928, Decimal Fifty Pence 1981, France (5) Two Francs (2) 1916, 1941 Aluminium-Bronze, 50 Centimes 1898, Ten Centimes 1936, One Euro Cent 2020, Switzerland (5) Five Francs 1953B, Half Franc 1939B, 20 Rappen (2) 1951B (2), Five Rappen 1931B, Zimbabwe (5) One Dollar 1980, 50 Cents 1988, 20 Cents 1980, Ten cents 1981, One Cent 1989, Medal 1954 Sir Winston Churchill 80th Birthday, boxed, Tea Tokens (3) The London and Newcastle Tea Company (3) Half pound 1876 100 High Street, Gateshead with B countermark, Quarter Pound (2) 1876 101 Kirkgate, Leith, with 38 countermark, 1876 Southbridge, Edinburgh, in mixed circulated grades, many cleaned, along with Britain's First Decimal coins 1968/71 UNC toned, in the blue wallet of issue
South Africa Proof Set 1952 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing the bronze toned, retaining some subdued lustre, nFDC to FDC in the South Africa Mint 11-coin box
The Royal Opera House Long Service Medal 57mm diameter in silver awarded to Richard Watson, 78.47 grammes, GEF toned, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (c.1944) 70mm diameter in bronze by E. de Bremaecker, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, FIELD MARSHAL SIR BERNARD L. MONTGOMERY K.C.B. D.S.O., Reverse: LA BELGIQUE RECONAISSANTE HET ERKENTELIJK BELGIE, with UFAC above, Eimer 2067, 123.18 grammes, About EF, the obverse with two small spots
Germany - Cologne 1880 Completion of Cologne Cathedral 51mm diameter in Gilt bronze Obverse: View of the cathedral, Reverse: Scene of Adoration of the Magi, 57.36 grammes, VF cleaned. Battle of Eckernforde 1849, 32mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Ships in a battle scene, one destroyed and sinking, Reverse: 9 line inscription DEN TAPFEREN DEUTSCHEN KRIEGERN GEWIDMET. ZERSTÖRUNG // D.DÄN.LINIENSCHIFFES // CHRISTIAN VIII // UND // EROBERUNG // DER FREGATTE // GEFION // ECKERNFÖRDE // 5. APRIL 1849, 12.95 grammes, VF
Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Repulsed 1745. 36mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right, draped, GUL . DUX . CUMB. DELICIAE . MILITUM . NATUS . 15 . APR . 1721, Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated, not with bust of the King, attacks a hydra, city in the distance, PRO . PATRE . ET . PATRIA . Exergue: REB : EX . ANG . PUL. ET / CARL. REDACTUM / DEC 1745, as Eimer 597, Eimer mentions 'struck from two pairs of dies', 18.05 grammes, VF/GVF toned, the obverse a little unevenly so, but not unpleasant
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby 1801 40mm diameter in bronze by. T. Halliday? Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, head turned to left SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K.B. LIEUTENANT GENERAL ., Reverse: Britannia lying weeping before a tomb inscribed WOUNDED MAR.21 DIED MAR.28 1801, Exergue: FRENCH DEFEATED/ MAR. 21 1801 in two lines, Palm tree and pyramids in the distance, 30.80 grammes, BHM 505, unlisted by Eimer, VF/GVF
Surrender of Napoleon 1815 41mm diameter in bronze by Brenet, a modern restrike (c.1971-1974) Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI., Reverse: A fully rigged British ship SURRENDERED TO H.B.M.S. BELLEROPHON CAPT. MAITLAND. Exergue: XV JULY MDCCCXV, as BHM 889, Eimer 1078, 37.48 grammes, EF
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in bronze by R. Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR 1887, Reverse: Legend within an open wreath, with 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, 19.33 grammes, BHM 3249, EF
RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in bronze, by R. Heaton & Sons. Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER . 1887. Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887. in three lines, 38.97 grammes, BHM 3346, NEF with some edge nicks
Kings and Queens of England 1731 Henry V (No.16) 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, helmeted, wreathed and crowned, HENRICUS . V. D.G. ANG. FR . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: A decorated tomb, the plinth inscribed NATUS 1388 CORONAT . 1413 MORT . 1422. Eimer 526, 27.02 grammes , NEF with light surface pitting in places
A Scottish Soldier 1815 42mm diameter in bronze by E.J. Dubois, Obverse: Bust of a soldier in Highland dress, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, Reverse: 7-line inscription MDCCCI / EGYPT / PORTUGAL / SPAIN / BELGIUM / MDCCCXV all within a wreath, BHM 868, unlisted by Eimer, 37.80 grammes, GVF/VF the obverse with a striking cud at the base of the bust
USAOne Dollar 1885 O Breen 5583, UNC, the obverse with even bronze tone with the lightest of cabinet friction to the high points, the reverse fully lustrous and choice, an eye-catching example
France Art Medals (6) 1818-1822 all 42mm diameter in bronze by Petit, the obverses depicting En. Quirinus Visconti, Joseph Vernet, J.Francois de la Harpe, Matthieu Mole, J. Rodolphe, Perronet and Dominicus Cimarosa, the reverses with the details of their births, deaths and achievements, GVF to EF some with small spots
Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze (2), the first, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937. BRITISH to lower right, 46.17 grammes, Fine with some surface marks and an edge knock, the second Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes KING . GEORGE . VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH . on a wide border. Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937. BRITISH to lower right, 49.62 grammes, Good Fine/Fine
Visit of KingGeorge V and Queen Mary to Slaithwaite, near Huddersfield, 1912, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, draped and crowned, KING GEORGE V. AND QUEEN MARY, Reverse: Inscription in six lines: A MEMENTO / OF THE / KING AND QUEEN'S VISIT / TO / SLAITHWAITE / JULY 11th 1912, 22.80 grammes, GEF
Capture of Helder Point 1799 40mm diameter in bronze, by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, head turned to left SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K.B. LIEUTENANT GENERAL . Reverse: Column on rock decorated with a crown and flags, , with sea and peninsular beyond, PATRIAE INFELICI FIDELIS , Exergue, : :LANDED IN HOLLAND & TOOK HELDER POINT AUG: 27 1799, 28.65 grammes, Eimer 910, BHM 477, GVF with some small rim nicks
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 81.38 grammes, GEF with some small tone spots, in the red box of issue
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy. PIETAS. AVGUVSTAE. Exergue. PRIMITIIS. ET. DECIMIS. ECCLESIAE. CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. 33.00 grammes, Eimer 404, VF with a small dark tone patch on PIETAS
Barcelona Relieved 1706 35mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D.G: MAG BR FRA : ET . HIB : REG :, Reverse: Sun eclipsed above city and harbour, BARCELONA . LIB . GALLIS . FVG, Exergue: I . MAII . MDCCVI. 14.16 grammes, Eimer 418, Fine/About Fine with a scratch on the reverse
Medals (2) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse: Britannia standing in archway, CM271d A/UNC, boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 24mm diameter in base metal (pewter?), uniface, Obverse: conjoined busts left with CORONATION above and the date below EF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation tins 1953 Manchester (2) each with a Halfcrown in the base inside, one George VI and one Elizabeth II (1953 obverse) GEF to UNC
USA Hard Times Token 1836 Obverse: a female figure seated left holding a wreath, surrounded by Spinning wheel, ship, shield, Liberty Cap on pole, medicine and wheat, AMERICAN INSTITUTE, in exergue NEW YORK /H, Reverse: Text in 9 lines, COPY OF GOLD MEDAL / AWARDED TO / R&W ROBINSON / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1836, HT#155 VG/Near Fine, US Marine Hospital - Old Kentucky 38mm fob medal in silver plated bronze, Obverse: Man standing on right with horse SHE WAS BRED IN OLD KENTUCKY, Reverse: THE OFFICIAL WHISKEY OF THE US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE : HIGHEST AWARDS / PARIS 1900 / ST. LOUIS 1904 / LIEGE 1905 / PORTLAND 1905 Fine
Joseph Fry 1928 J.S.Fry & Sons. Bicentenary, 51mm diameter in bronze by H. Youngman, Obverse: Bust left, draped and wearing a hat, JOSEPH FRY 1728-1787, Reverse: A flourishing cocoa plant upon a globe J S FRY & SONS Ltd BICENTENARY 1928, BHM 4221, Eimer 2013 68.59 grammes, UNC in fitted case
RomanBronzes Ae3 and Ae4 (9) Fair to VG, legends worn, and a ByzantineFollis Obverse: Facing bust nimbate, Reverse : IC-XI NI-KA, 9.35 grammes, VG/Near Fine
India Temple Tokens (3) the first 32mm diameter in bronze inscribed UKL HALF ANNA 1840 with Scorpion design on the reverse VF, the second with EAST INDIA COMPANY legend, Seated god facing, dated 1839 Fine with green patina, and 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Two attendants offering gifts to a god-like figure, Reverse with swastikas around the rim, Good Fine believed to be modern fantasy pieces
Carlisle Recaptured 1745 35mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right GUL DUX CUMB DELICIAE MILITUM . NATUS 15. APR. 1721. Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated with a bust of the King, attacks a hydra, a city in the distance, PRO PATRE and PATRIA. Exergue: REB. EX ANG. PULLSI. & CARL.REDACTUM DEC : 1745, 11.86 grammes, Eimer 597, VG or slightly better/Fine
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea. REAR - ADMIRAL LORD ELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS. In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD = ALEXR. DAVISON. ESQR. ST.JAMES SQUARE (incuse), BHM 447, Eimer 890, 39.92 grammes, EF
Prince George, Lord High Admiral 1702, (2) the first 42mm diameter in silver, 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, 35.87g, GVF with some contact marks on the obverse, the second 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, 30.30 grammes, EF
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
Christening of the Prince of Wales 1842, 61mm diameter in bronze by T. Halliday, published by Hyam Hyams, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Queen diademed, VICTORIA BRITAN: REGINA, ET ALBERT SAX COBURG GOTHA PRINCEPS, Reverse: A Clergyman before font holding infant Prince, right arm held aloft, members of clergy, congregation and two pages around. In Exergue: Prince of Wales Plumes in centre of inscription: ALBERT PRINCE OF WALES / BORN NOV 9 / 1841 / CHRISTENED / JAN 25 1842, Eimer 1363, BHM 2046, 111.90 grammes, NEF
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 48mm in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse : Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G.MAGN.BRIT.FR.ET,HIB.REX, Reverse: A burning altar inscribed D.O.M. Above, Eye of Providence, PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, In Exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI. XV. MDCCC. BHM 483, Eimer 916, 54.37 grammes, EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506 (3) the first 72.10 grammes, A/UNC with a small spot and tiny scratch on the obverse, the second 71.11 grammes, A/UNC with a small spot on the veil, the third 76.32 grammes, GEF with a few tiny nicks, each in a Royal Mint box of issue
Second Treaty of Vienna 1731 47mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse Bust left laureate, GEORGIVS . II . D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET: REX: F:D., Reverse: Neptune in his marine car commands tranquillity from the winds, PRAESTAT . COMPONERE Exergue: FOEDVS VIENNENSE M.DCC.XXXI, MI ii 469/39, Eimer 523, 46.18 grammes, GVF/NEF with a spot in the obverse field
The World's Columbian Exposition Commemoration Presentation Medal (1892-1894) awarded in 1896, 76mm diameter in bronze by Saint-Gaudens/Charles E. Barber, Obverse: Columbus making landfall in the Americas, to right: three male figures, one unfurling a banner, above them the symbolic Pillars of Hercules with three Spanish caravels and the inscription PLVS VLTRA, Reverse: A central tablet inscribed WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION.OF.THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH.ANNIVERSARY OF.THE.LANDING.OF.COLUMBUS . MDCCCXCII . MDCCCXCIII (presented to) JOHN LAING & SONS, the tablet flanked by flaming torches, below: The Santa Maria at full sail. Above: Two winged females hold symbolic attributes, a trumpet and laurel wreaths and a stylus and blank tablet, The dies and hubs were made at the US Mint, and struck by the Scoville Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut. 206.46 grammes, UNC in the aluminium fitted travel case as issued
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, 61.08 grammes, EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
Fractional Farthings (8) Half Farthings (5) 1842, 1843 (2, one gilded and Ex-Mount), 1844 (2), Third Farthings (3) 1866, 1902, 1913 in mixed grades, Gaming Counters (14) mostly 'Good Old Days' types, Fine to VF (three holed), Wrights (5) includes George IIHalf Guinea weight Fine, Toy/Model Money (6) Victoria and Edward VII types by Moore and Lauer, Fine to VF, Spielmarke, a Napoleon type, 18mm in Brass, Fine, a Byzantine Follis Basil 27mm, 9.46 grammes, Fine, BronzeSixpence 1787 VG Gilded ands Ex-Mount, Sixpence 1819 a contemporary counterfeit in brass VG, Halfpenny token 18th Century in low grade, Pub Token undatedThreepence Edward Williams Albion Tavern, Dudley Road, VF, A Whist Counter 1850 Fine, Manchester -W. & J. Beardsley, Hulme, Pomona Gardens Token, undated, Good Fine, Jersey Threepence 1957 Fine, and British Caribbean Territories Five Cents 1965 Fair
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 77.52 grammes, About EF with some surface marks and an edge bruise, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 80.18 grammes, A/UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Roman a collection in an album (107) mostly 2nd to 4th century bronzes, many with attributions, a wide range of Emperors represented, includes Constantine I, Constantine II, Valens, Licinius, Theodora, Gallienus, Tetricus, Diocletian, Faustina, Constans I, Constantius II, Valentinian, Arcadius and more, Fair to Good Fine a good mix
South Africa Proof Sets (2) 1952 (9 coins, Crown to Farthing) nFDC to FDC the Penny and Halfpenny with light toning and much lustre, the silver with practically full mint brilliance, a most attractive set, 1953 (9 coins, Crown to Farthing) nFDC to FDC with the od small nick, the silver brilliant, the bronze lightly toned, retaining considerable mint lustre and brilliance, each in the 11-coin South Africa Mint boxes
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, gilded, 80.65 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF with two areas of test scratches on the edge, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Roman (23) AntoninianusGordian III, Denarius Postumus, along with Follis (4), and a group of 3rd and 4th Century Ae3 and Ae4 (16) includes issues from Tetricus, Victorinus, Faustina and more, many of the legends damaged or worn, Fair to Near Fine, and a low grade Byzantinebronze
John Locke memorial 1704 (struck c.1740) 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right, three-quarters facing, draped, IOHANNES LOCKE. Reverse: Justice and Liberty seated upon a sarcophagus, an infant at their feet reading, M. 1704 in exergue, MI ii 271/72, Eimer 413, 36.79 grammes, GEF, the odd small spot barely detracts
Paranumismatic (96) an earlier group with an Indian Temple Token a Roman Bronze, medals, fantasies including a doubled reverse FantasySovereign (base metal), tokens and checks dating back to George III mixed grades some holed for suspension an interesting group of early Co-Op Tokens in bronze and brass 2d to £2 including Lewis of Bexley 2d and more, mixed grades a few lustrous
Medals (4) Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 15.98 grammes, VG, also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Catholic School Committee medal 47mm diameter in bronze by T.Leighton, Birmingham (1888-1901) Obverse: Seven figures - a standing full-length Madonna and Child, surrounded by kneeling mothers and children, MATER ADMIRABILIS MONSTRA TE ESSE MATREM, Reverse: REWARD FOR GOOD CONDUCT AND ADVANCE FROM THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL COMMITTEE in 7 lines, 46.45 grammes, NVF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, 38.81 grammes, VF/GVF with scratches on the obverse, holed at the top , Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Souvenir medal undated (1953) - The National Playing Fields Association 35mm diameter in aluminium NEF with some scratches
Halfpennies18th Century (4) Warwickshire 1788 Wilkinson's - Barge DH336 Good Fine/Fine, Cheshire (3) Macclesfield 1792 Charles Roe/Vulcan seated right, Mule with G.Gilberts, Northiam edge, DH76 Fine, Macclesfield 1791 Charles Roe/female seated, DH42 Near Fine, Macclesfield 1792 Obverse: seated female, Reverse: Bishop Blaze standing, Edge: PAYABLE AT LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL DH81 Good Fine, 19th Century (4) Pennies (3) Yorkshire - Sheffield 1812 Roscoe Place Davis 141/42 VG, Yorkshire - Barnsley undated Jackson & Listers Davis 76 Fine, Nottinghamshire - Newark 1811 Newark Castle VG with scratches, Halfpenny 19th Century Dublin 1813 J. Hilles, Davis 58 Good Fine, Canada 19th Century (3) Nova Scotia Halfpenny 1812 Trade & Navigation Fine, Upper Canada Halfpenny Bank of Upper Canada 1850, Fine with some edge knocks, Magdalen Island Penny 1815 Fair, scarce, along with Penny 1797 Countermarked LLOYD'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 3D POST FREE, countermark Fin, host coin Poor, Token/MedaletManchester International Airport undated 27mm diameter in bronze
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 75.88 grammes, UNC/AU in the Royal Mint red box of issue, the box faded
Farthings 19th Century (5) Oldham - 1851 London Exhibition - R.Cooper Tea and Coffee Merchant Fine, Liverpoolundated - John Dear Tea and Coffee Merchant, About Fine/Fine, Macclesfield undated J. Warburton Tea and Coffee Merchant, Fine, Manchester undated, Falkner Brothers - General Drapers, Stevenson Square, Manchester, Fine, Belfast undated Wm. Foster, Linen Draper and Haberdasher, Good Fine, Non-Local Halfpenny Token 1878 Reverse: Countermarked W. Bennett, Medals (2) Coronation of William IV 1831 22mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS, About Fine, The Gigantic Wheel - Earls Court 1903 31mm diameter in bronze VF
ChinaCash (23) a wide ranging group 2nd century BC to 19th Century, bronze and brass issues, Chou dynasty to Qing dynasty, many with attributions, VG to Fine
Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 49mm diameter in bronze by J. Peters & Son, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, the Queen diademed, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA & H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT , Reverse: A crowned inscription within an open wreath in 11 lines IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S VISITTO CAMBRIDGE AT THE INSTALLATIONOF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT AS CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY JULY 1847, BHM 2257, 53.02 grammes, VF with some surface dirt
Russia Ruble 1897, 5 Kopeks Silver 1848, Bronze 1897, 3 Kopeks 1911, 2 Kopeks 1812 and 1818 Kopek 1854 and 1896 Siberia 5 Kopeks 1763 from circulation generally Fine
Russia, Field Marshal Count Suarov 1799, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Facing Bust in Cossack uniform, Fd. MARSHAL. COUNT SUWARROW COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIANS, Reverse: Fame seated on a trophy of arms CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATd & THE PASSAGE OF THE ADDA FORCED. APL 27 1799, 26.00 grammes, NEF
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field, winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE, Eimer 2003, 60.44 grammes toned UNC, boxed
Lord Kitchener Memorial 1916 68mm diameter in bronze by J.P. Legastelios, Obverse: Bust three-quarters left, uniformed, LORD KITCHENER FIELD-MARSHAL, Reverse: Britannia as Minerva, armed with shield and sword, standing upon an island rock, right, calling her sons to arms with Union flag and inscription THOROUGH (Kitchener's motto) Eimer 1952a, BHM 4120, UNC with some small tone spots, in a presentation box
Birth of the Princess Royal 1840 40mm diameter in bronze by A.J. Stothard, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left VICTORIA ET ALBERTVS PRINCEPS, Reverse: Legend in 5 lines within a wreath OB FILIAM NATAM NOVs XXIo. MDCCCXL, Eimer 1346, BHM 1953, 32.69 grammes, About VF with some spots
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm in bronze, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 78.28 grammes, NEF with some heavier contact marks and some dark toning on the obverse
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Wiener, Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H.THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: Façade of the Exhibition building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, in exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING by H.UHLHORN of GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA. 34.92 grammes, Eimer 1556, BHM 2743, GEF with some minor spots in the exergue of the reverse
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45.25 grammes, BHM 1359 EF and lustrous with some minor contact marks, in a round cardboard half-case
Prince of Wales Recovery From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B Wyon, Obverse Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: The Prince of Wales' Plumes within an open wreath NATIONAL . THANKSGIVING . FOR . RECOVERY . OF . THE . PRINCE . OF . WALES FEB 1872, Eimer 1619, BHM 2929, 103.18 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt in the legends
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton. Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 17.66 grammes, A/UNC in the box of issue
William III Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A Radiate Sun, Partially eclipsed, above a calm sea CLARIOR . E . TENEBRIS 1697 in exergue, Eimer 374 About Fine, Treaty of Ryswick, Fortunes of Prince James 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier Obverse: Bust left IAC. WALLIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A mine exploding within a confined fortification QVO . COMPRESSA . MAGIS Fine, pitted
Medals (5) Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau 46mm in bronze? as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC DG BORVS . REX . EL . PROTESTANTIM DEFENSOR, Exergue: LISSA DEC. Reverse: A battle scene QVO [-] HIL MAJUS MELIUSVT, Exergue: ROSBACHN NOV 5 1757, Fair, Battles of Lissa and Rosbach 1757 44mm in brass Obverse: Equestrian figure facing left FREDERICUSBORUSSORUM . REX, Exergue: LISSA . DEC . 5 BRESLAU RECEPTA DEC 20 1757, Reverse: A battle scene QUO . NIHIL . MAJUS, In Exergue: ROSBACH . NOV . 5 1757 VG, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 51mm diameter Obverse: Bust left RT. HONABLE WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty, the Virtues, 48.45 grammes, VG, Great Exhibition 1851, Uniface 72mm, Obverse: Conjoined bust of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, as on the Council Medal, Edge: HENRY COLE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . PRESENTATION PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Prize Medal 1865 Obverse SCOT . REG . EDIN . ACAD . IACOB, with shield, Edge: JOANNES MACBETH ART . MAG . CLASSIS MEDICINAE FORENSIS MDCCCLXV GVF
Germany - Beginning of the First World War 1914 29mm diameter in bronze, by Wilhelm Mayer and Franz Wilhelm, Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II left, uniformed WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER, Reverse: A battle scene FELDZUG GEG. FRANKREICH RUSSLAND U.S.W 1914, 10.36 grammes, NEF with some slightly uneven, but not unpleasant toning in places
A small mixed lot Proof Set 1971 light tone nFDC, a quantity of 20th centurybronzepennies from circulation (1.2 kilos), others mostly 20th century from circulation one or two pre-47 silver issues and a low grade George IIIcopper
Harrow School - The Shakespeare Prize - 44mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare ¾ left, ear-ringed, like the Chandos portrait, HOW NOBLE IN REASON ! HOW INFINITE IN FACULTY ! (adapted from Hamlet), Reverse: Legend in 10 lines: CHARLES J. FOX RUSSELL TO THE BOYS OF HARROW SCHOOL THAT SHAKESPEARE MAY BE TO THEM FOR DELIGHT ORNAMENT AND ABILITY 1870, 50.99 grammes, VF, along with Charles Dickens Uniface 40mm unsigned brass medal GVF
World War I pair 1914-1918 and Victory Medal awarded to 10412 Pte. D.P. Bremner H.A.C. INF. VF to EF in the original postal envelope, along with France 40th Anniversary of D-Day 1984 41mm diameter in bronze by Louis Leygue (3) , Obverse: A trophy of flags of the USA, Canada, Great Britain , with Cross of Lorraine in front. COMITE DU DEBARQUEMENT / D-DAY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE, Reverse: A ship's bow inscribed LIBERTÉ 6 JUIN 1944 / JUIN 1984 all UNC, France 25th Anniversary of D-Day 1969 (2) one in bronze, one in base metal (this with traces of edge mount) both 35mm diameter Reverse: a map depicting the South coast of England and the coast of Northern France showing the landing beaches, VF to EF, along with a white metal miniature copy 19mm diameter VF
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
Farthing 1890 Bronze ProofFreeman 563 dies 7+F. Extremely Rare and listed as R19 by Freeman with only a small number extant, nFDC with uneven toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Roland Harris Collection, London Coins Auction A124 February 2009 Lot 316
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
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
Tokens or medalets (2) 19th Centuryundated, each 23mm in diameter in bronze, Obverse: Coroneted head of Queen Victoria to right, (by Pinches?) unsigned, as found on KentWoolwich Token (Batty 94) the only right facing head in the series, Reverse: in the style of the GothicFlorin Wyon patterns, design in an ornate quatrefoil, the first with a crowned English shield, the second with a crowned Irish Harp, no legends, NEF with traces of lustre, the obverses with traces of die rust on the portraits
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
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.
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
RomanEmpire 14-Emperor Collection in silver comprising Denarius (8) and Antoninianus (6), one coin each of Vespasian, Trajan, Faustina Sr., Marcus Aurelius, Septimus Severus, Jukia Domna, Caracalla, Severus Alexander, Gordian III, Philip I, Trajan Decius, Trebonius Gallus, Valerian I, and Gallienus, Fair to Good Fine, housed in a presentation box with Certificate of Authenticity, Roman Empire 20-Emperor Collection in bronze 3rd and 4th Century comprising Ae3 and Ae4 issues one from each Emperor as follows: Galienus, Victorinus, Tetricus I, Tetricus II, Claudius II, Aurelian, Probus, Diocletian, Licinius I, Constantine I, Constantine II, Constans, Constantius II, Constantius Gallus, Julian II, Valentinian I, Valens, Gratian, Valentinian II and Theodosius I VG to Fine in a presentation box with booklet
World Ancient Sets (3) The Biblical Holy Land - Judaea a 14-coin set 134BC-79AD comprising John Hycranus I BronzePrutah, Alex Jannaeus Bronze Prutah, Alex Jannaeus Bronze Lepton, Herod the Great Bronze Prutah, Herod Archelaus Bronze Prutah, Augustus Prefect Bronze Prutah, Valerius Gratus Bronze Prutah, Pontius pilatus bronze Prutah, Herod Agrippa I Bronze Prutah, Nabatean Kings Bronze Prutah, Antoninus Felix bronze prutah, Porcius Festus Bronze Prutah, First Jewish Revolt Bronze Prutah and VespasianSilverDenarius, VG to Fine in the presentation box with certificate, Ancient Silk Road Civilizations a 20-coin set 4th century BC to 19th century AD comprising: China Qin Ban Liang, Judaea Lepton, China Hsin Huo Quan, Kushan Drachm, Narwar Kakini Fraction, Kushanshah Drachm, RomanEmpire Nummus, Byzantine 40 Nummi, Ummayyad Abassid Fals, Shahi Jital, India chola Massa, KashmirStater, Celon Kandy Massa, Malwar Dramma, Western Rajput Jital, Mamluk Fals, Kwarezmshah Jital, Delhi Sultans Tanka, Kampuchea Half Fuang and Nepal Shah Paisa, in mixed grades VG to Fine, in a presentation box with certificate, Coins of Ancient China a 6-coin set comprising The Bone Cowrie, the Bronze Cowrie 'Ghost Face' money, Ming Zi Dao Knife Money, Pan Liang Cash, Huo Pu Spade Coin and Hung Wu Cash coin, VG to Fine, in a Westminster box with their certificate
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
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
World cased items (8) Rhodesia Mint set a mixed date set comprising 25 Cents 1975, 20 Cents 1964, Ten Cents 1975, Five Cents 1975, Three Cents 1968, One Cent 1977 and Half Cent 1975 UNC, and lustrous with some toning in the soft case as issued, Ghana 100 Sika 2002 a 3-coin set in three different metals Prooflike UNC with some toning, in a John Pinches case, Gardiner's Island a 2-coin part set 1965 comprising Nicon X#PT3 and Silver Clad X#PT1 issues Prooflike UNC in the box of issue, Germany - Third Reich a 2-coin set comprising Five Marks 1939A VF and Two Marks 1937A NVF in a presentation box, Medallic covers (2) 1977 Test CricketCentenary by Birmingham Mint, in Silver Prooflike UNC in the green wallet of issue, 1978 25th Anniversary of the First ascent of Mount Everest Prooflike UNC in the wallet of issue, Spain Mint Set 1975 (Year 77) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA a 5-coin set comprising Dollars (2) 1883, 1976, Half Dollars (2) 1966, 1976, and Quarter Dollar 1993, in mixed circulated grades, in a Westminster tray, ChinaCash coins, a 10-piece set in bronze copies of coins from 1644-1911, 'as made' on the card of issue, Prize medals (17) most from Bury's Court school for athletics and swimming events, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, VF to GVF,a small group (8) of GB and World Banknotes 1960s to 1980s issues, in mixed grades, GB and World stamps and bonds with some GB George V stamps, The Royal Wedding Coin Collection a 14-coin set 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer with issues from GB, Isle of Man, Tristan da Cunha, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Bermuda, Tuvalu, Jersey, Mauritius, Falkland Islands, Ascension Island, St. Helena and East Caribbean UNC in a glass photo frame, and an Autograph Book containing the signatures of many 1930s actors and stage stars, also including the signature of cricketer Don Bradman
German East Africa (12) One Rupie (2) 1905A KM#10 NVF, 1905J KM#10 Good Fine/Fine with grey tone, Half Rupie 1910J K M#9 Fine, Quarter Rupie 1904A KM#8 Fine, the reverse slightly better, 20 Heller Brass (2) 1916T Obverse A, Reverse A (2) KM#15a, the first VF, the second Fine with a darker tone spot on the reverse, Ten Heller 1911A KM#12 Good Fine, Five Heller (2) 1908J Bronze KM#11 Good Fine/NVF, 1914J Cupro-Nickel KM#13 Good Fine, One Heller 1907J KM#7 Fine, Half Heller (2) 1904A KM#6 Good Fine, 1905J KM#6 Fine
South Africa Proof Set 1947 (9 coins) Crown to Farthing UNC to nFDC the silver lustrous with some toning, the bronze retaining much original colour and underlying brilliance, the Penny with minor contact marks, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue, accompanied by a handwritten note stating 'South Africa coins, date 1947, The year the Royal Family went to South Africa, and the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) had her 21st birthday ball in Capetown City Hotel'
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) a pair 52mm and 35mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS . VII . REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG 1902, Reverse: The Imperial Crown on a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees with the Scottish Lion, left and the Irish HArp, right Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION. OF. KING. EDWARD. VII. AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872a and 1872c, BHM 3767, 54.73 grammes and 17.75 grammes, both A/UNC in the boxes of issue, the boxes with some wear
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