Medals (7) Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, NEF lightly cleaned with some spots and scratches, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 57mm in silver plated bronze by Edward CarterPreston, BHM 4286. Giordano CM215c, VF cleaned, some of the plating now missing from the reverse, Kings Medals a 3-piece set awarded to G. Brown 1908-9, 1909-10 and 1910-11, each awarded by the London County Council for Punctual Attendance, each EF pierced for suspension, with bars attached bearing the dates, George VI Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding crown aloft, Battleship sailing and St. Paul's behind, EF with some edge knocks, George VI Coronation 1937 Newark local issue 36mm diameter pierced for suspension, with ribbon and NEWARK bar, GEF boxed with additional ribbon, along with Fantasy Pattern set, 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Crown to Threepence in cupro-nickel A/UNC, toned, boxed
Peru, Battle of Yungay 1839, Victory of the Chilean-Peruvian force, marking the end of the Peru-Bolivia Confederation. (Silver Proclamation Medal of 4 Reales) Unsigned, 32.5mm diameter in silver, Obverse: A Battle scene, LA LEY RESTAURADA POR EL VALOR DEL EJERCITOUNIDO ET ANARCH, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines within a wreath: LOS / EMPLEADOS / DE LA MONEDA / AL RESTAURADOR / DE SU PATRIA / GRAN MARISCAL / GAMARRA / CUZ 1839, 13.54 grams in an NGC holder AU DETAILS CLEANED (looks original and pleasant GVF to us with a brown/gold toning)
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm in bronze by Restall, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, crowned and in Coronation robes, H.M. EDWARD VII H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Reverse: Britannia standing, looking left, with two shields bearing the Royal Coat of Arms and Union Jack, the shields draped by a ribbon bearing the Order of the Garter, a seascape beyond, 27.14 grammes, EF with some scattered verdigris spots, in the red box of issue
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 2015 a 6-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service, comprising Duke of Wellington Gold medal 22mm diameter, 7 grammes of 14 carat gold, Proof FDC, along with Medal George Regent, a modern replica of the Waterloo Medal 36mm in gold-layered bronze BU, and Monarchs of the Napoleonic Wars (4) depicting Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, these 36mm in bronze and each with a reverse of the heraldic lion with WATERLOO below, all Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue
Birth of Napoleon, King of Rome 1811 (struck after 1880), 41mm in bronze by Dominique-Vivant Denon, Jean-Bertrand Andrieu and Julien, Obverse: Bust left NAPOLEON FRANCOIS JOSEPH - CHARLES ROI DE ROME, Reverse: Marie-Louise standing facing holding the King of Rome on her left arm, NAISSANCE DU ROI DE ROME, In Exergue: MDCCCXI, Edge stamped BRONZE with cornucopia mark, 35.60 grammes, NEF/EF
Medals a varied group (8) George III Recovery From Illness 1789 29mm in White metal BHM 298 Fine with some light blistering, Birmingham Musical Festival 1834 33mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Exterior of the building, Reverse: Interior of the building, BHM 1677, Good Fine, Marriage of The Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 39mm in White Metal BHM 2768, Eimer 1563, Good Fine with some pitting, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Visit to Kingston-Upon-Hull 45mm in bronze by Allen & Moore, unlisted in bronze by BHM, NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, NEF, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue BHM 4249, Eimer 2029 NVF with an edge knock , Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, BHM 4314, Eimer 2046 EF with some lustre, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 35mm in silver by John Pinches, BHM 4439, NEF
Prize medals (4) The King Edward VII Medal - School Board For London, 1903 (2), 1904, 1905 each 39mm in White Metal by Spink & Son Ltd. Awarded to F. Boshell 'For Punctual Attendance During The School Year' each pierced at the top with suspension ring attached to a bar bearing the date, all GEF to A/UNC in the original boxes
Medals (11) Death of George V 1936 uniface trial in white metal, Reverse: BORN 1865 / SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE 1910 / DIED 1936 within a wreath, Reverse as Eimer 2038 by Turner & Simpson, Obverse blank with 2A scratched on it, 29.50 grammes, GEF. Coronation of George VI 1937 52mm uniface trial in white metal, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH , Obverse as Eimer 2049 by J. Langford Jones, Reverse: Blank with 2C scratched on it, 32.30 grammes, EF. France (7) Universal Exposition Paris 1878 30mm in bronze by Dubois Lustrous A/UNC, Stade de la Suze 1935 60mm in bronze, stamped BRONZE on the edge EF, Obverse: Marianne, uniface medal 59mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, BRONZE 1971 on edge, UNC Obverse: Marianne uniface medal 50mm in bronze by A.Guzman, stamped BRONZE 1971 on edge UNC, France Award Medal 54mm in silvered bronze by H. Dropsy ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE ET GAZ DE FRANCE awarded to M.Dequet, EF, Agricultural Medal 40mm in brass, Reverse: Sheep, Paris Shooting Company 41mm in bronze by Dubois, undated, EF, and Prize Medal 50mm uniface, inscribed FOVERAN / & BELHELVIE / Presented by / COL. HUNTER / HORT. SOCIETY, EF, in a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver
British Empire Exhibition 1924, The Royal Mint, London, 36mm diameter undated in silver, Obverse: Moneta seated, striking coins, Reverse: Façade and Forecourt of the Mint, THE ROYAL MINT LONDON, Eimer 1989, BHM 4192, 30.56 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise, the reverse with some scratches. Note: A Royal Mint souvenir, struck and sold at the Exhibition
Charles I, Death and Memorial 1649 (struck 1731) 41mm in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, armoured and draped, CAROLUS. I. D.G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated mournfully upon a monument, raises a pall revealing the King's head, In Exergue: NAT. 13. NOV. 1600. COR / 2. FEBR. 1626. M. 30. / JANV. 1649, 34.86 grammes, Eimer 164, Fine, scuffed on the high points
Coronations, Jubilees and Death of Queen Victoria (8) Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in white metal, Preston local issue, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: City Arms, VF pierced for suspension, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 38mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Veiled and wreathed head left, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BORN 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901, 8.11 grammes, BHM 3692, NVF with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, 'Jubilee' style head, 6 Nov 96 on truncation, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901 in 5 lines, 4.72 grammes, NEF with some spots, Coronation of George V 1911 32mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: A crown and orb in splendour, BHM 4056, NEF with suspension loop on edge, with GVR crowned colour monogram on ribbon, Coronation of George V 1911 39mm diameter in white metal, by Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, legend in Gothic script, Reverse: Britannia standing with shield and displaying Empire shield, GVF with some hairlines, holed at the top, with suspension ring and ribbon, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in white metal, Hartlepool Local issue, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the King and Queen, Reverse: City Arms, PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR OF WEST HARTLEPOOL, A/UNC, George VI Coronation 1937 32mm diameter in brass, by Rowntrees Cocoa, VF, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 32mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obverse: Bust right, crowned EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: STRUCK BY THE MAKERS OF ROWNTREE'S COCOA, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VIII 1937, Good Fine with suspension loop at the top, with ribbon
Medals (6) Sheffield Sunday School Union 1862 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, SHEFFIELD SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION JUBILEE 1862. MONTGOMERY, GEF holed on the edge at the top, Peace Medal 1919, Shoreditch local issue, 35mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Britannia as Peace standing facing with dove and olive branch, BRITAIN FRANCE ITALY AMERICA BELGIVM, Reverse: Crest JUNE 1919 H. BUSBY BIRD J.P. MAYOR, Good Fine, holed at the top, The King's Medal, London County Council, awarded for Attendance, Conduct and Industry during the year, to A. Barrett, with 1912-13 bar GEF with some spots on the reverse, S.S. Great Britain, Safe Return to Bristol 1970, 39mm diameter in bronze, EF cleaned, First Communion medal 39mm diameter, in white metal, in Gothic style, unsigned, 6.42 grammes, GVF with suspension loop at the top, The Visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Fort William 1991 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: Fort William 300, AN GEARASDAN (Gaelic for 'The Garrison), GVF with some scratches
Charles IICoronation in 29mm diameter in gold by Thomas Simon Eimer 221 crowned and draped right facing bust obverse, reverse with enthroned King, Peace hovering above NGC VF20 and rare, a seldom offered piece
Siege of Peking, Defence of Legations 1900 57mm diameter by J. Taylor Foot, Obverse: A fortress engulfed in smoke and flames, a cannon in the foreground JUNII XX - AUGUSTI XIV. - A.D. MDCCCC, Reverse: Female figures of Europe, America and Japan, their hands united, trample upon the ImperialChinese dragon MENE. MENE. TEKEL . UPHARSIN, - ICHOBOD ! Inscribed EDITH MILLER on the edge. Eimer 1842, BHM 3672, 97.79 grammes, VF with some small dirt spots, Very Rare
GB and World Medals (14) comprising GB (10) Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855 42mm in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: French Eagle supporting medallions with portraits of Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks around, WELCOME TO ENGLAND, Reverse: Crossed flags of France and England behind fasces, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISITOF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIESTHE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF FRANCE APRIL 1855, BHM 2564, GVF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, Laureate, Veiled and crowned, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887, BHM 3276, NEF with a thin scratch on the obverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm in White metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse : Bare head of Prince Albert left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON, BHM 2459, GVF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, Reverse: Royal Coat of Arms above inscription within a wreath TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIXTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN / OF H.M. QUEEN / VICTORIA / 1897, BHM 3591, Good Fine/VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm 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, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm in White Metal by Joseph Carter, Obverse: Busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra left, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within wreath CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902, About EF pierced for suspension, Duke and Duchess of Portland 1914, 25th WeddingAnniversary and 21st birthday of their eldest son , William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield. 37mm diameter in bronze, by F.Bowcher, BHM 4109, VF. Note William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield later became a Conservative MP and achieved posts in the governments of Stanley Baldwin and Ramsey MacDonald, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF with some scratches in the obverse field, Safe Return of the SS Great Britain 1970 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Ship sailing right, THE GREAT BRITAIN 8-line inscription, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE SAFE RETURN OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN / TO BRISTOL ON 19TH JULY 1970, About EF with some lustre, Prize medal - The Yorkshire Society For The Jubilee Show of Stock, Poultry, Roots, undated, unawarded, 24.26 grammes of Sterling Silver, EF boxed World (4) Italy (2) Wedding of Umberto and Margherita of Savoy 1868 43mm in White metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, UMBERTO E MARHERITA DI SAVOIA, Reverse: AMORE PENETRO IL DESIO D'ITALIA FIRENZE ESULTA XXX APRILE MDCCCLVIII within a wreath, Good Fine, Firenze Chamber of Commerce & Arts Silver Medal (c.1890), undated by Gorie Sansoni, 37mm in silver, 25.11 grammes, Fine, Israel - Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1975, 59mm diameter in bronze, UNC, Poland Ocean Lines Bathory - First Transatlantic Crossing April-May 1969, 60mm diameter in base metal, UNC in the red case of issue
19th Century (6) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined GULIEL : IV ET ADELAIDE, REX ET REGINA BRITAN., Reverse: Hibernia, Scotia and Britannia crowning the King and Queen seated, PARILONGUM VIGEANT HONORE, In Exergue: CORONATI SEP.8 1831, 46.72 grammes, BHM 1479, NVF/VF with some spots, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, in Gothic style, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB: 10 1840, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building, THE BUILDING AT LONDON FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851. In Exergue Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs. BHM 2425, 14.07 grammes, NEF with a small edge nick, Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 42mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined ALBERT EDWARD AND ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Arms of the Prince and Princess, 1863 below. BHM 2762, 23.13 grammes, GVF with some scratches in the reverse field, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in copper by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, 38.54 grammes, NEF, H.M.S. Fourdroyant Wrecked 1897, 37mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust of Nelson facing, wearing a tricorn hat. HRATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON, BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758, DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: The ship with sails furled 'FOURDROYANT', LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP. Below: COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUINCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16th 1897, BHM 3613, 27.85 grammes, VF, and Masonic Charity Jewel, Instituted 1830, 36mm diameter, in gilt copper, unsigned, Obverse: HONOURABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BY H : R : H: AUG : FRED : DUKE OF SUSSEX MN : W : GRAND MASTER, Reverse: female figure of Charity, her arms around a boy and a girl. Above: Eye of Providence. Exergue: MDCCCXXX, Eimer 1232, BHM 1463, 24.54 grammes, VF
George III - Recovery From Illness 1789 33mm diameter in white metal by C. James, Obverse Bust right GOD SAVE THE KING 1788 below, Reverse: WHEN WE FORGET HIM MAY GOD FORGET US, in 6 lines, Exergue: RESTRORED TO HEALTH MARCH 1789, BHM 302, 10.96 grammes, NEF with some small spots
Elkington & Co, White Metal plaque, undated (c.1913) 38mm x 54mm, Obverse: a draped female figure standing on a globe, holds a medallion containing the conjoined busts of KingGeorge V and Mary of Teck, Reverse: Arms of Birmingham, 'I Gilded This at the Works of Elkington and Co Ld. Newhall St. Birmingham, 37.33 grammes, GEF, beautifully toned, boxed
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in brass by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: EDWARD THE SEVENTH . ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, Crown above medallic busts, three-quarters left and right, DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below. Reverse: Britannia stands before Parliament, blowing trumpet, GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN / 26 JUNE 1902, unlisted by Eimer, BHM 3836, 58.45 grammes, EF, Note: The 26 June date on this medal was the original proposed date of the Coronation, cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The actual date of the Coronation was 9th August 1902.
William Pitt 1799, 54mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Draped bust left WILLIAM PITT, APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783, Reverse: Legend in 12 lines: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40 all within a wreath, 69.04 grammes, BHM 470, EF/GEF
20th Century (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF nicely toned, Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, by Fuchs, published by Elkington, NEF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF, boxed, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 51mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, with lion,. Holding orb, shield and trident, UNC or near so with some small edge nicks, boxed, along with Silver Ingot, Liberty Trade Silver, One Ounce of 0.999 Silver, 1986, Lustrous UNC with certificate
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, GEORGIVS. II. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse: The King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES . PER . POPULOS, In Exergue: CORON . XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII in two lines, Eimer 510, 18.52 grammes, GVF with some graffiti in the fields on both sides
Millenary of the Death of KingAlfred 1849 35mm diameter in White Metal by W.Taylor, Obverse: Crown and draped bust right ÆLFRED vertically in the field before the bust, Reverse: Conjoined shields within an open wreath. Below: ANGLO SAXONS, Above: Inscription within another open wreath ALFRED JUBILEE 1000 YEARS 1849 in four lines, 14.46 grammes, BHM 2345, EF and lustrous with some rim nicks
Visit of the Emperor of Germany to London 1891 80mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Elkington & Co., London, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the Emperor and Empress, right, GULIELMUS IIIMPERATOR ET REX, Reverse: Londinia standing, left hand pointing to the shipping in the Thames, the right resting upon a low throne in which Germania is seated. A British lion below the throne with two doves and the inscription JULY 10TH 1891. 329.35 grammes, BHM 3412, Eimer 1768, Welch 24, AU/GEF with an edge knock, comes with modern presentation box (not standard), only 450 struck.
Medallic Covers - Medals of the Nations of the World, (30) comprising Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, issues from Czechoslovakia, Byelorussia, Central African Republic (2), Costa Rica (2), Ecuador, Gabon, Belgium, Algeria, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Gambia, Burundi, Finland, Comoros, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana (2), Canada (2), Australia, Austria, Benin, France, Argentina, Brazil, Bhutan, Chad, Medallic Covers - International Society of Postmasters (3) Bermuda, Monaco and Colombia issues, Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, Great Explorers - Exploration of Space Sterling Silver Medal and stamp, all nFDC to FDC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Day of the Concorde comprising 39mm sterling silver medal and GB and Bahrain stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, with letter and booklet, Ingots - Great British Locomotives 48mm x 26mm in sterling silver (10) KingGeorge V, Green Arrow, Mallard, City of Birmingham, Prototype High Speed Train, WinstonChurchill, Locomotive No.2500, Oliver Cromwell, Electric Deltic Locomotive, Evening Star, Class 87 Electric Locomotive, FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots - The Great Sailing Ships of History 65mm x 42mm in sterling silver (4) each FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots (2) - the first The Palace of Holyrood House, the second depicting Republic of IrelandLeinster Haouse and Netherlands Binnenhoff De Tweeden Kamer, both by The Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC on the cards of issue
Medals, Medal sets, Medallic Covers and Ingots (19) Medallic Covers (7) 1973 County Cricket Centenary Silver Proof Medal and set of 3x stamps 9p, 7½p and 3p, 1973 Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, Silver Proof medal and 2x stamps 20p and 3½p, 1975 The Turner Bicentenary Silver Proof medal and set of 4x stamps 10p, 8p, 5½p and 4½p, 1975 Jane Austen Bicentenary Silver Proof Medal and set of 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8½p, 1975 The Railway Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary of George Stephenson's 'Locomotion, 1976 State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to America Silver Medal and 11p stamp, Italy 1976 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michealangelo, and set of 3x stamps 90 Lire, 50 LIre and 40 Lire, UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, in the folders of issue, the Jane Austen cover in a photo frame, Medal Sets (2) The Royal Silver Wedding Coins 1972 a 6-piece set in silver, cased UNC, Henry VIII and His Six Wives, undated Silver Proofs, Medals (5) Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104 UNC boxed with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding 1972 51mm diameter in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Toned UNC boxed with certificate, 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb 1972 50mm diameter in silver-gilt, Toned UNC, boxed with certificate, United Kingdom Entry into the EEC 1973 39mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Eimer 2128, UNC, toned, in plastic case, United Kingdom Referendum 1975 45mm diameter in silver by The Birmingham Mint (2) each Proof nFDC with ribbon toning, in the boxes of issue with certificates, Chellini Madonna Medallion 57mm diameter in silver by Pobjoy Mint UNC with certificate, Ingots (2) Queen Elizabeth II State Visit to the USA 1976 Prooflike UNC with some toning, Queen Elizabeth II Official Birthday Ingot 1977 1800 grains (around 116 grammes) by Danbury Mint, Proof nFDC boxed with certificate, Ingot covers (2) Day of the Concorde 1976 Silver Prooflike UNC with some toning, with 1 Franc 70 Centime stamp on the commemorative envelope as issued, in a Danbury Mint box, USA Bicentenary of Independence 1976 Silver Proof with 4x USA stamps 13 Cents each, on the commemorative envelope as issued, in the Danbury Mint box, Ingots a 3-piece set 1977 The Queen's Silver Jubilee comprising Royal Standard (46 grammes), Prince Philip's ,Standard (48 grammes), and Personal Standard of Queen Elizabeth II (24.5 grammes) Prooflike UNC with some toning, boxed
History of the English Speaking Peoples (22) c.1971 45mm diameter includes 20 in silver gilt and 2 in silver, by Danbury mint, Prooflike UNC a few with toning,
Visit of The King and Queen of Denmark to the City of London 1893, 77mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher, obverse: Conjoined draped busts of the King and Queen of Denmark, right, CHRISTIANUS IX ET LOUISE D:G: DANIÆ V:G: REX ET REGINA + Reverse: Londinia seated, holding in her right hand the City's address to the King. In her left, she supports a shield charged with the Arms of the City of London and a banner inscribed, WELCOME CHRISTIAN IX TO LONDON. Part of the Guildhall in the background together with a pedestal bearing a shield bearing the arms of Denmark, BHM 3454, Eimer 1783, GEF/AU with some minor edge nicks and a few small spots, in the original case with gold lettering on the lid. Rare with only 350 issued.
History of the Seas (6) each 45mm diameter in .925 silver by John Pinches (1974) Robert Blake - General at Sea, HMS Resolution - Battling Through, Enduring All, Sovereign of the Seas - First Three-Decker, The First Ark Royal, Sir Francis Drake - First Circumnavigation, Henry Grace a Dieu - Great Warship of Henry VIII, and History of the English Speaking Peoples each 45mm diameter in silver by Danbury Mint (3) KingArthur at Badon c.500AD, The Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII and Cromwell 1536-1539 The Battle of Trafalgar 21 Oct 1805, UNC some with toning
The First United Kingdom Referendum 1975 Medal and Ingot Set (7 pieces) comprising Medal 49.09 grammes of Sterling Silver hallmarked on the edge, toned UNC and Ingots (6) each depicting European Parliamentary building of United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, West Germany, France, Luxembourg, Ireland, and the European Commission Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, these each around an ounce of Sterling Silver Prooflike UNC with some tone spots, and an additional similar part set containing the Medal (50.24 grammes) and Ingots (3) these depicting the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Eire and European Commission Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Prooflike UNC with some tone spots, in the Birmingham Mint boxes as issued, North Sea Oil Medal 1975 45mm diameter in silver, with a small sample of North Sea Oil, from the Argyll field, in an acrylic block, by The Birmingham Mint, UNC toned in the box of issue with certificate
Medals and Ingots (7) comprising Ingots (2) Great Sailing Ships undated (1978) in .925 silver by Pinches (2), Cutty Sark, HMS Victory, Lustrous UNC, Medals (5) BritishIndia Steam Navigation Company Limited Centenary 1856-1956 38mm diameter in silver by J. Pinches, .925 silver, Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate, National Maritime Museum - Royal Observatory 1675-1975 Greenwich - Herstmonceaux 57mm diameter, .925 silver UNC, History of the English Speaking Peoples - Charge of the Light Brigade 45mm diameter, , in .925 silver, UNC, Royal Maundy Service 1983 Exeter Cathedral 45mm diameter silver, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, UNC in the Tower Mint box of issue with certificate, The Britannia Commemorative Society Henry M. Stanley and Dr. Livingstone Centennial Medal 1971 by Hal Faulkner, 45mm diameter, UNC in the transparent holder
Queen Victoria and related (12) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, , GEF, Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in White Metal by J. Barber after J.R.Lane BHM 1772, VF, Prince Albert Installed as Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847 49mm diameter in bronze by J. Davis/J. Peters, BHM 2257, VF with some surface dirt, Queen Victoria Visit to Birmingham 1858 56mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, BHM 2613 NVF/VF with some contact marks and edge knocks, Recovery of the Prince of Wales From Typhoid 1872 58mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, BHM 2529 VF, Holborn Restaurant 1874 69mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, inscribed to H.W.Standen Esq.BHM 2989, VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3515 NEF holed, International Invention and Music Exhibition 1885 BHM 3198, in bronze, Good Fine/NVF with some spots, one removed from the obverse, International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by Elkington & Co. GVF the reverse with some scratches, BHM 3216, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 77mm diameter unsigned, BHM 3583 VF with attempted piercing at the top of the obverse, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, 29.13 grammes, BHM 3624, GEF the reverse with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze by C. Lauer, BHM 3689, NVF/GF with some contact marks
Birth of Prince Charles (KingCharles II) 1630 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four heart-shaped shields, of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland, united at the centre at their bases, radiate, HACTENVS. ANGLORVM. NVLLI Reverse HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet, 6.40 grammes, Eimer 115, NGC AU58 desirable thus
Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG. Reverse: The Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, lion above flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left, and the Irish harp, right, Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD. VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 55.59 grammes, UNC nicely toned, boxed, 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.68 grammes, EF gilded, the fields polished, in the red box of issue, the catch broken, along with Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel, Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, 282.67 grammes, EF holed at the top, boxed, the box in poor condition with the lid detached
Medals in Silver (7) History of the English Speaking Peoples c.1971 45mm diameter in gilt silver by Danbury Mint (4) KingHarold Defeated at Hastings, Wars of the Roses, Wellington and Blücher at The Battle of Waterloo, Queen Victoria takes the title of Empress of India, Lustrous UNC, each with some tone spots The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci - Neptune With Four Sea Horses 51mm diameter by Franklin Mint, undated (c.1976) UNC and lustrous, Apollo - Soyuz - Partners in Space 1975 39mm diameter in silver by Franklin Mint (2) Lustrous UNC,
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII, , Bright EF with some hairlines
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Dassier's Kings and Queens 1731 Henry II (Medal No.5) Eimer 526, Good Fine, Jernigan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in silver by J.S.Tanner, Eimer 537, About Fine, Frederick II - Battle of Rosbach and Lissa 1757, in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 656var. Good Fine, Thomason's Metallic Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1160, BHM 1176, A/UNC with a thin scratch on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with an edge bruise, Crimean War - Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2541, GVF/NEF, Crimean War - Battle of Alma 1854, 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2539, Fine, Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2540, Eimer 1491, GVF pierced for suspension
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Visits to the City of London 1902, 76mm diameter in bronze by Searle & Co. for The Corporation of London, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, the Queen crowned, IN HONOUR OF THE VISIT OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING EDWARD VII & QUEEN ALEXANDRA TO THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF LONDON, Reverse: Londinia presents a welcoming address to the King and Queen seated right, on a dais. To left a ribbon inscribed CIVIVM AMOR ET FIDES and to right, a fanfare blown by Fame, beyond: a facade of the Guildhall. In Exergue: A sceptre and mace, Eimer 1874, BHM 3868, GEF Rare, only 300 minted
Medals 18th to 20th Century (9) a wide variety, comprising Denmark - Dukes and Duchesses of Lorraine - Nicolaus and Christina of Denmark undated (c.1720) 47mm diameter in bronze, VF, German States - Prussia Frederick The Great - REGINA INGRATA, 43mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Death of Sir John Moore 1809, 41mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills and J.A.Couriguer, (Mudie's series of National medals) BHM 666, Good Fine, Death of Queen Caroline 1821 55mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1144, , Fine, pierced for suspension with mount attached, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, , BHM 2415 NVF with some surface cracking, pierced for suspension, Handel Festival - Crystal Palace 1857, 41mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, named on the edge to G.Alsept, Performer, possibly as a ticket or pass for the event, BHM 2597, , NEF with some toning in places, George Frederic Handel Centenary Commemoration - Crystal Palace 1859, 51mm diameter in bronze, by W.J.Taylor,named on the edge to C. Lawrence, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, Good Fine with some gentle edge bruises, in a blue card round case, Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, awarded to Fanny E. Grinling, Norwich, 1864, Stages 5B, 10B, Eimer 1511, NEF in the black box of issue, Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter cast, in lead, Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118, EF, Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 72mm diameter in bronze by A.B.Pegram, Eimer 1949, BHM 4127, A/UNC
Kings and Queens a set of modern copies of the Dassier originals, a 34-piece set in bronze, EF to UNC, some with spots, lacquered, in a Westminster box, no certificates
Medals 19th Century in White Metal (9) Battle of Salamanca 1812 41mm diameter by N.G.A. Brenet, BHM 735, Good Fine with some corrosion and surface cracking, The Marquis of Anglesey 1815 41mm diameter by G. Mills and A.J.Depaulis, BHM 859, Fine/Good Fine with some edge knocks, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter by E.J.Dubois (Mudie's National series, issued 1820), BHM 868, NVF/Good Fine, York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter by J.W & S., BHM 1362, GVF with some scratches, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter by E. Thomason, BHM 1423, NVF with some scratches, Opening of London Bridge 1831 27mm diameter by B. Wyon, BHM 1545, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 63mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, VF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 44mm diameter by Davis, BHM 2196, VF, Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2580, VF with a small area of corrosion on the obverse
Prize Medal 1924 Royal Tournament - Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy, R.N.B.P. Portsmouth to A.B.T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver, 15.63 grammes, EF boxed, along with Modern Medals (5) The Safe Return of The SS Great Britain to Bristol 19th July 1970 39mm diameter in silver, 32.20 grammes, GEF, Kings and Queens - William Iundated (c.1970) 44mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, 40.82 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, English Ships Attack The Spanish Armada undated (c.1971) 45mm diameter in silver, Lustrous UNC, Captain James Cook 200th Anniversary of his Death 1979, 44mm diameter in gilt silver by G.A.Holman/Pinches, 38.69 grammes, UNC and lustrous with some tone spots, Admiral Nelson, Victor of Trafalgar, 45mm diameter in silver 37.62 grammes, prooflike UNC with minor toning in places, total weight over 205 grammes
Portugal - A History of Shipping (13) (c.1970) each 70mm diameter in Bronze by J. Alves, each reverse with a different historic ship, Galeao Holandes (Dutch Galleon), Birreme Romana, lakatoi (New Guine a Trimaran), Coga Hanseatica (Medieval Cog), Egyptian Sailing Ship, Nile Papyrus Canoe, Viking Longship, Paddle Steamer, Venetian Galley, Gotland Trading Ship, Roman Merchant Ship, The San Gabriel - Flagship of Vasco da Gama's Armada, Portuguese Barc. matt finished UNC, along with Christopher Columbus 77m diameter in bronze, 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of America, Edge: GRAVARTE . LISBOA . PORTUGAL, matt finished UNC
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker Eimer 510 the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII, 18.22 grammes, Good Fine with some edge nicks
Medals 18th and 19th Century (8) comprising Cathedrals and Abbeys (4) York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 1840 45mm diameter by Hardy, BHM 1990, 30.85 grammes, EF or near so with some scuffs, Canterbury Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2367, 104.29 grammes, VF with some flaking in places, Ely Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850), 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2376, 102.24 grammes, VF with uneven surfaces and some surface cracks, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) by J. Davis BHM 2373, 106.69 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise and some unevenness to the surfaces, along with Horne Tooke, J. Thelwall and T.Hardy Acquitted of High Treason 1794 37mm diameter in Pewter, BHM 377, 29.28 grammes, VF with some surface marks and edge knocks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 33mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2631, 11.80 grammes, GVF with some surface marks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2630, VF with some blistering, Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 52mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ottley, BHM 2811, 35.08 grammes, GVF
Medals in bronze (26) 600th Anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 1973 90mm diameter by Vasco Bernardo, UNC, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary 1978 by D. Cornell for the Royal Commonwealth Society, the reverse with 43 effigies of King and Queens of England back to Edward The Confessor, Lustrous UNC with Franklin Mint certificate, College of Arms Quincentenary Medal 1484-1984 by N. Mainwaring, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, The Great Western Railway 150th Anniversary 1985 63mm diameter by R. Lowe, UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Queen's Award For Export 1987, 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate, Dublin City Millennium 988-1988 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint (2) both UNC with Royal Mint certificates, one boxed, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 950th Anniversary 1988 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, UNC with certificate, no box, Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 1588-1988 63mm by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box with certificate, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 1989 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Mint Directors' Conference 1990 63mm diameter by J. Lobban, Eimer 2169, Toned UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Bicentenary of the Launch of the Original Lifeboat 1790-1990 63mm diameter, toned bronze UNC in the box of issue with certificate, France - Eurotunnel First Junction 1990 72mm diameter, UNC, no box or certificate, 350th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Isaac Newton 1992 63mm diameter by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC, in the box of issue with certificate, Millennium of the Office of High Sheriff 63mm diameter 1992 by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Tercentenary of the Birth of JohnHarrison 1693-1993 63mm diameter by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Tower Bridge 1994 Centenary Medal 1894-1994 63mm diameter by I. Rank-Broadley, Eimer 2186, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, National Trust Centenary 1895-1995 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue with certificate, R.J.Mitchell - Designer of the Spitfire Aircraft, Centenary of His Birth 1895-1995 63mm diameter by Avril Vaughan/John Lobban, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Women's Institutes Centenary 1897-1997 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Llantrisant - 650th Anniversary of the Granting of the Town Charter 63mm diameter, by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue, no certificate, The Order of St. John Centenary 1999, 63mm diameter, by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC, Millennium 2000 63mm diameter, by F.Powell, Eimer 2200 Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Dhruva Mistry Millennium Medal 2000 63mm diameter on a heavy flan of 188.63 grammes, Toned UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, The British Museum 250th Anniversary 2003 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 40th Anniversary of Decimalisation 2011 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
White Metal (10) KingGeorge III Enters the 50th Year of His Reign 1809 by P.Kempson, BHM 643, VF with some contact marks, Death of Sir John Moore 1809 40mm diameter by P. Wyon, BHM 665, VF, Sir Thomas Picton 1812 41mm diameter by Mudie/Mills, BHM 730, VF with some surface cracking, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 Fine, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 44mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2080, VF with some blistering, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2549, NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, for Maison Corr-Vander Maeren & Co. Brussels, (similar to BHM 2419), GVF with some spots and contact marks, Florence Nightingale 1854-1855 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, Eimer 1493, GVF with some spots and edge knocks, surface plugged on the reverse, Marriage of the Prince of Prussia to the Princess Royal 1858, 32mm diameter by J. Hinks BHM 2622, GVF with some contact marks, Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880, 44mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine with some scratches in the fields, pierced for suspension
Medals 20th Century (10) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 56mm diameter in gilt bronze, The Lord Mayor of London Medal 1972-73 51mm diameter in gilt bronze, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, End of World War II 40th Anniversary 1986 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, 900th Anniversary of The Domesday Book 63mm diameter in bronze, 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of KingHenry VIII 1991 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, 350th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Isaac Newton 1992 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, William Morris Centenary of his Death 1996 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by Robert Elderton, for The Royal Mint, Total Eclipse of the Sun 1999 50mm diameter by Bigbury Mint, The Choice is Ours, undated 63mm diameter in bronze, by The Royal Mint, Millennium Bronze Medal 2000 63mm diameter Reverse: Dandelion clock, by Felicity Powell, A/UNC to UNC in the boxes of issue, some with certificates
Medals (3) Germany - Hamburg St. Petri Church Destroyed by Fire 1842 44mm diameter in bronze by Wilkens, Bremen NEF, France Prize medal Philo technical Association, Obverse: A series of industrial Implements, Free Courses in Favour of Workers, awarded to Mathilde Fontaine Three First prizes, Two Second Prizes and Two mentions, 56mm diameter in bronze, UNC in round contemporary case, Prize Medal - King's School - Grantham 52mm diameter in bronze, unawarded A/UNC toned
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by objects symbolising the various subjects of the exhibition. Reverse: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, 104.30 grammes, BHM 2606, the reverse legend double struck, EF with some small edge nicks
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 64mm diameter in silver by E. Fuchs, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, crowned and draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A female figure seated, right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 JUNE 1902 and bearing the Royal arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond, , above: a radiate crown, Eimer 1870, BHM 3772, Good Fine with some contact marks and hairlines
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 77mm 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, 219.29 grammes, Eimer 1604, BHM 2906, VF with some contact marks and some surface dirt, a rare issue with only 400 minted
Manchester Mechanical and Industrial Exhibition, Pomona Palace, undated (1875) 89mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Manchester, Obverse: Two female figures standing, with implements of Science and Art, beyond: A city view. Reverse: A crest of Arms and supporters, unnamed, 310.51 grammes, UNC or near so with a few minor spots
Primrose League Knight's Companion and Dames Order of Merit, gilt crown with crimson enamelling, in very good condition and full enamelling, in T.&J. Bragg box, along with Prize medals (7) Edinburgh Photographic Society 49mm diameter in bronze, awarded to J. Blanc 1893, EF boxed, National medal for Success in Art Awarded by the Board of Education 1905 to Fred Howarth for Measured Drawing, EF boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 47mm diameter in bronze, awarded for 100 Yards Class III, unnamed, UNC boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 39mm diameter awarded for Swimming, Standing Dive Open 2nd., unnamed, UNC boxed RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society 47mm diameter in bronze by Elkington, Manchester, A/UNC boxed, Herbert Lott Naval Trust medal 51mm diameter Mountbatten Wireless Award, to HMS Hallam 1984/5 UNC boxed, Royal Tournament Southern Command 1924 32mm diameter in bronze for Tug of War 130 Stone to Arty. L.Sgt. HG.Dedman, UNC boxed
Inter-Parliamentary Union Conference 1906 51mm diameter in silvered bronze by A.Wyon, Obverse Bust of Edward VII left KING EDWARD VII THE PEACEMAKER, Reverse: A female figure standing right, holds a wreath in an outstretched hand XIV. CONFERENCE / INTER-PARLIAMENTARY / UNION / PALACE OF / WESTMINSTER / 1906, Eimer 1891, BHM 3941, 74.06 grammes, EF with matt finish, the obverse with some contact marks
Procession of Loyal Britons To Tipton Church 1811 54mm diameter in White Metal by Patrick, Obverse: The King enthroned, left, holding orb and sceptre, the British lion crowns at his side, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST PUBLIC PROCESSION OF LOYAL / BRITONS TO TIPTON NEW CHURCH JULY 8TH ANNON DOMINE 1811. In Exergue: GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Britannia seated right upon rocks holding an olive branch, ships at sea, UNION IS THE BOND OF SOCIETY. In Exergue: AMITY 55.12 grammes, BHM 722 Good Fine with some scratches and surface marks, Leicester Pitt Club 1814 48mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bare head of William Pitt left NON SIBI SED PATRIAE VIXIT, NVF/VF, the reverse with deeper scratches within the wreath, BHM 835 NVF in original suspension loop
The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: bare head of Prince Albert left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION. Reverse: A dove upon a globe inscribed EXHIBITOR within a wreath. EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. Edge: UNITED KINGDOM. CLASSES 12 & 15. No. 90. BHM 2463, VF, the obverse with some contact marks and surface residue
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, the official coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPVLOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, Eimer 510, MI 479-4, Choice UNC golden toned enhanced by touches of blue and magenta, a beautiful example, in an NGC holder and graded MS64, we note NGC have graded 3 example at MS64 with none graded higher
Spanish Fleet Captured off Cape Passaro 1718 45mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, Laureate armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G. MAG. BR: FR: ET.HIB: REX. F:D: Reverse: Statue of the King, as Neptune, upon a rostral column amidst captured Naval trophies SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, In Exergue: CLASSE . HISP . DELETA. / AD.ORAS. SICILIÆ. / 1718 in three lines, 36.84 grammes, Eimer 481, VF/NVF with some contact marks
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, GEORGIVS. D:G:MAG: BR. FR: ET. HIB: REX, Reverse: The King, enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT. MDCCXIIII, 14.70 grammes, Eimer 470, Bright EF with some hairlines
Anniversary of the Accession of KingGeorge III 25mm diameter by W. Wyon, Obverse: Bust right. Laureate GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, Reverse: A star in splendour above a countryside PROPRIO SPLENDORE REFULGET In Exergue: XXV OCT MDCCCXVII / ANNO . REGNI / LVIII. Possibly struck in Barton's metal layered onto brass on the obverse, 7.00 grammes, BHM 932, Eimer 1101, NVF, the obverse with lightly pitted surfaces, an unusual piece, listed as RRR by BHM
International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in silver by Elkington & Co, Manufactured by Messrs. Vaughton Ltd , Obverse: Crowned head of Queen Victoria left, legend in a wide border OPENED . BY . HER . MAJESTY . QVEEN . VICTORIA . MAY . 1886, Reverse: Female figure standing before a terrestrial globe and ships, Below: Arms of Liverpool between dolphins, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF NAVIGATION. TRAVELLING . COMMERCE. &. MANUFACTURES . LIVERPOOL . 1886, BHM 3216, Eimer 1727, 58.72 grammes, EF toned, tooled in the fields, in the box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left draped and crowned, EDWARDUS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: English, Irish and Scottish shields, crowned at the top, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VII, BHM 3799, 24.46 grammes, UNC and choice, the obverse with prooflike fields, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter in bronze, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, draped and crowned, EDWARD VII . ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Helmeted figure of the Mother Country holds aloft a crown , with children of the Empire left, and Britannia seated right, with Westminster Abbey in the distance, GOD SAVE THE KING, In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 26th 1902, 42.86 grammes, Eimer 1869, BHM 3741, EF with some small spots, much scarcer than the Official Royal Mint issue medal
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: Crown above medallic busts three-quarters left and right, DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below, EDWARD THE SEVENTH ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, Reverse: Britannia stands before parliament, blowing trumpet, GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN // 26 JUNE 1902. Unlisted by Eimer, 38.67 grammes, BHM 3836, EF with some small spots. The 26th June date shown on the medal is the proposed original date for the Coronation, which was cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The Coronation took place of 9th August 1902.
George IV and William IV related (4) George IV Visit to Ireland 1821 34mm diameter in white Metal by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust left, draped, GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29. 1820, Reverse: IRELAND HAILS WITH JOY THE VISIT OF HER SOVEREIGN. AUGUST 1821. 15.40 grammes, BHM 1117, NVF pierced for suspension, Death of George IV 1830 35mm diameter in White metal by W. Bain, Obverse: Draped laureate Bust left GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29. 1820, Reverse: A crowned coffin on a plinth, coffin inscribed DIED / JUNE 26 / 1830, 14.27 grammes, BHM 1372, About VF, Accession of William IV 1830 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of William IV left WILLIAM IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONEJUNE 26 1830. Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide draped, right HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE, BHM 1427, 15.41 grammes, GVF with some surface marks, listed as RR by BHM, Coronation of William IV 1831 28mm diameter in brass Obverse: King William IV and Queen Adelaide standing by an altar . PROCLAIMED JUNE 28 1830, In Exergue, W & A / CROWNED SEPr 8. 1831, Reverse: CROWNED WITH THEIR PEOPLE'S LOVE. GUARDED BY A NATION'S LOYALTY, HALLOWED BY THEIR COUNTRIES BLESSING . BHM 1506 VF
In White Metal (3) Coronation of William IV 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, draped, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IV AND QUEEN ADELAIDE, Reverse: A Ship sailing towards Britannia and the British Lion on shore, CROWN'D AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY SEPr. 8. 1831 In Exergue: KING WILLIAM IV / AND / QUEEN ADELAIDE, 35.61 grammes, BHM 1497, VF/GVF with an edge knock by ADELAIDE, Death of The Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of the Duke left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before a funerary plaque and trophy of arms, WELLINGTON / BORN / MAY 1 1769 / DIED / SEPr. 14 1852. Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore. BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST, In Exergue WATERLOO / JUNE 18 1885, 36.76 grammes, BHM 2476, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the Exhibition buildings on a plinth inscribed WEST FRONT, Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st. MDCCCLXII, Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AMERICA / AUSTRALASIA, 38.59 grammes, BHM 2739 VF with some contact marks
Duke of WellingtonCalendar medal 1853 41mm diameter in White metal by E. Moses & Son, Obverse: Duke of Wellington left, PRESENTED BY WELLINGTON, BIRN MAY 1st 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, Reverse a calendar showing all the Sundays in 1853, 16 grammes, GVF with some flaking to the edge
Coronation of George III 1761 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter. Obverse Bust right laureate and armoured, GEORGIVS. III. D.G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Ribbon tie-ends extend straight back, listed as RR by BHM, Reverse the king enthroned, left crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE. OVANTI Exergue. CORONAT. XXII. SEPT. CDDCCLXI, 20.97 grammes, Eimer 694, BHM 24 GEF with a lovely tone
Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux, 1642, a silver military reward, cast, 35mm x 26mm on an oval flan, Obverse: Half length figure of Essex, almost facing, armoured and holding an upright sword, above SX incuse, SHOULD HEAR BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT FOR TRUE RELIGION AND SUBIECTS FREDOM STAND, PRO RELIGIONE . LEGE. REGE. ET. PARLIAMENTO (incuse in running script), much of this indistinct, Reverse: Two equal horizontal sections containing the two Parliaments in which the King and the Speaker are seated, holed at the top for suspension, 6.16 grammes, Eimer 140, MI i 295/113, Near Fine, the Earls face worn, Rare
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse: the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, 14.92 grammes, Eimer 470, EF/NEF attractively toned, the reverse with some light hairlines
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
George III and William IV (5) Coronation of William IV 1831 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram Obverse: Draped busts left, conjoined, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII AND HIS CONSORT ADELAIDE, Reverse: Crown within closed wreath of crossed flags, thistles and shamrocks above and below, Above: CORONATION Around: AT WESTMINSTER SEPTEMBER 8 1831, Above: BORN AUGUST 21 1765, Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65 YEAR OF HIS AGE, 49.03 grammes, BHM 1486, VF with some scratches, Death of William IV 1837 54mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII, Reverse: Britannia, with two allegorical figures mourning around a funerary urn, on a plinth inscribed, DIED JUNE 20 1837. BELOVED . REVERED . LAMENTED. Exergue: BORN 21 AUGt.1765, BHM 1726, 49.03 grammes, VF with some scratches, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in copper by N.Hyde, Obverse: Uniformed bust of George III wearing a short wig GEO.III.BORN 4th JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr.25th 1760. Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAROF HIS REIGN OCTr.25th. 1810, Reverse: Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Rays of Sun above, THE FIFTIETH YEAR, 51.636 grammes, BHM 686, GVF with some contact marks, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 42mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon. Snr. Obverse Bust right, cuirassed and draped, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT. 26 .1809 THE 50th YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D AND PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE LOYAL PEOPLE, BHM 653, 28.25 grammes, GVF, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 25mm diameter in copper by Kettle & Sons, Obverse: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE CELEBRATED OCT 25 1809 THE KING HAVING ENTERED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN, Reverse: An Imperial Crown above sword and sceptre intertwined with ribbon on which NATIONAL JUBILL OF GEORGE III, Below 50 K&S, BHM 648, 4.38 grammes, Good Fine
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
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
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
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
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
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Head of William IV right. WILLIAM IV KING OF Gt. BRITAIN, within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7. 1832 / 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 Old. BOR TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA./ THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS / COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDS. £10 P. AN. , Reverse: Britannia, flourishing a sword attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICEDRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays. Within: KING / LORDS / COMMONS. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, 55.70 grammes, BHM 1597, Eimer 1256, NEF the obverse with some tone spots
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
Death of William IV 1837 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bare head right, WILLIAM IV . KING OF GREAT BRITAIN BORN AUG. 21 1765, Reverse: A funerary urn and palm branch on a plinth inscribed 'Died June 20 1837' Around: MARRIED JULY 11 1818 ACCESSION JUNE 26 1830 CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 17.57 grammes, BHM 1720, EF with some contact marks and edge nicks
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.
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Head of William IV right. WILLIAM IV KING OF Gt. BRITAIN, within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7. 1832 / 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 Old. BOR TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA./ THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS / COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDS. £10 P. AN. , Reverse: Britannia, flourishing a sword attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICEDRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays. Within: KING / LORDS / COMMONS. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII. 55.37 grammes, BHM 1597, Eimer 1256, VF with some edge knocks
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 41mm diameter in White metal by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by various objects symbolising the subject of the exhibition, Reverse: legend in 8 lines: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5TH 1857., 19.37 grammes, BHM 2606, GEF and lustrous
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Britannia, with Hibernia and Scotia, offering a crown to the King and Queen standing right, Fame flying above. In Exergue: CROWNED SEPr 8th 1831, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, KING WILLIAM IV / BORN AUGt. 13th. 1765 / QUEEN ADELAIDE / BORN AUGt. 13th. 1792 /MARRIED JULY 11. 1818 / ASCENDED JUNE 29 / 1830 within a closed wreath, 58.48 grammes, BHM 1484, Near VF with some contact marks and edge nicks
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
Coronation of George III 1761 35mm diameter in copper by L. Natter, The Official Coronation issue. Obverse: Bust right, Laureate, cuirassed and draped, offset to the left in the field, GEORGIUS . III . D. G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse: Britannia standing regarding the King and holding a crown above his head, the King seated on a throne garnished with a lion facing right, orb to right. PATRIÆ . OVANTI. Exergue: CORON . XXII . SEP . MDCCLXI in two lines, 15.00 grammes, BHM 23A, Fine. Note: BHM states that the copper specimens are much rarer than the silver.
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
Death of George IV 24mm diameter in brass by T. Kettle, Obverse: Bare head left, GEORGE IV KING OF GREAT BRITAIN, Reverse: BORN / AUG.12 1762 / DIED / JUNE 26 1830 /BELOVED / & / LAMENTED all within a circle of palm fronds, BHM 1383, 5.26 grammes, NEF
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
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
Kings and Queens of England a 43-piece set each 44mm diameter in .925 silver Proof by John Pinches (1970) UNC to FDC and lustrous with some toning, in the large red album of issue with all certificates and accompanying leaflet, total silver weight around 57 Troy oz.
Murder of Sir Edmundbury Godfrey, 1678, 38mm diameter in silver Obverse: Godfrey walking after being strangled, GODFREY . WALKS . VP. HIL. AFTER . IS . DEAD. Reverse.: the martyred St. Denis walking, carrying his head in his hands, DENNYS . WALKS . DOWNEHIL. CARRYING, HIS. HEAD. SVMVS, MI 579/251, 22.12 grammes, EF and attractively toned
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 54mm diameter cast, Dutch, unsigned, Obverse: Bust, right, armoured, CAROLVS . REX POPVLAE MEVS QVID FECI QVID FECI TIBI. 1649, Reverse: Head of Medusa facing, below: An upright flaming sword, To either side: Arms left and thunderbolt right CONCILIABVLVM ANGLIAE BLASFEMANT DEVM NECANT REGEM SPERNVNT LEGEM, MI i 349/208, as Eimer 161, but lacking the stippled fields, 60.88 grammes, Fine
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 38mm diameter in silver 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: Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow by a shield. GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.07 grammes, BHM 486, GVF with some minor contact marks and rim nicks. Research of this medal has uncovered just two examples in silver, one in the British Museum, another, in the RoyalCollection Trust, was acquired by Queen Mary in 1935, this example being enclosed in the top of a tortoiseshell snuff box.
Saudi Arabia, Death of King Faisal bin Abd al-Aziz (reigned 1964-75), gold medal, 7.97 grammes, commemorating his reign, Obverse: bust of king facing, Reverse: Flag bearing the Shahada above emblem of Saudi Arabia EF with some minor surface marks
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX Reverse: the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIIII, 15.07 grammes, Eimer 470, VF/GVF with an edge nick and some scratches in the fields
Coronation of George VI 1937, 29mm diameter in silver by Pinches, London, Obverse : Conjoined busts left, both crowned and draped, KING . GEORGE . VI . AND . QUEEN . ELIZABETH, Reverse: A crown on a rose TO . COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION . IN . WESTMINSTER . ABBEY . MAY . 12th . 1937, 13.73 grammes, UNC or very near so with prooflike surfaces
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
Coronation of George V 1911 Stoke Newington 38mm diameter in silver Obverse: Conjoined busts left KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY, Reverse: Arms of Stoke Newington with banner below inscribed RESPICE PROSPICE. Legend: CORONATION JUE 22ND 1911 PRESENTED BY HENRY J. BEAVIS. J.P. MAYOR . OF . STOKE . NEWINGTON, 21.94 grammes, GVF cleaned, the obverse with some scratches, with suspension loop at the top
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
Mercantile MarineService Association Medal - Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S. Conway, The King's Medal 44mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 56.85 grammes, Obverse: George VMilitary Bust by B.Mackennal, Reverse: A wreath, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within: MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. 'CONWAY', edge : WILLIAM RONALD HARLEY 1930, EF with some hairlines, in the original red fitted case
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
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.
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
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 56mm diameter in bronze (2), by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock) / W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issues, the first NEF with a striking flaw in the obverse field, 75.38 grammes, the second NEF with some small spots and a scratch on the reverse, 73.42 grammes, the second in the box of issue
France (8) 'Centenaire de 1789' Medaille de l'Administration des Monnaies et Medallies 51mm diameter in bronze GVF, 1889 Exposition Universelle 'Centenaire de 1789' 33mm diameter in bronze (2) VF and GVF both with some verdigris spots, undated - Re-establishment of the Statue of Henry IV (2) each 32mm diameter in bronze by Raymond Gayrard, Obverse: Busts right conjoined, HENRI IV LOUIS XVIII Reverse: A NOS FIDELES SUJETS POUR AVOIR SPONTANEMENT ET DE LEURS DENIERS RETABLI LA STATUE DE NOTRE VI AIEUL HENRI IV VF and GVF both with some spots, 1694 Capture of Palamos, in bronze bu MAUGER Obverse: Louis XIV right LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, Reverse: a female figure seated and chained to a rock, crown in her lap, looking down on the harbour of Palamos PALAMOS VI CAPTA Exergue: M.DC.XCIIII, VF, 1724 Promotion of Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit 41mm diameter in bronze, Obverse Bust right draped, legend worn, Reverse: The King dressed in Grand masters robes, places the collar of the Order DECUS ET MERCES around the neck of a receiving Knight kneeling before him, Exergue: LVIII. PROCERES TORQUE DONATI / JUNII. M. DCC. XXIV. 26.80 grammes, Fair/Fine, the obverse edges flattened, and Five Sols 1792 medallic issue by Monneron Fair, gilded, Switzerland Religious Medal undated 33mm diameter in bronze by J. Mauger, Obverse: An open Bible POST TENEBRAS LUX IHS SAINTE BIBLE, Reverse: 3e JUBILE DE LA REFORMATION GENEVE 23 AOUT 1835, VF lacquered
Edward VII (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737 EF, Coronation of Edward VII 38mm diameter in bronze by J. Carter Obverse: Conjoined busts left THEI MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIESEDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Royal Arms draped and crowned, within a wreath, CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902 EF with some spots, boxed, Edward VII Coronation 20mm diameter in silver by Lauer, Obverse: Bust facing, three-quarters left, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters, DIEU ET MON DROIT below, In Exergue: IN CELEBRATION OF THE CORONATION 1902 VF loop mounted at the top, Death of Edward VII 1910 39mm diameter in white metal, by Sale, Obverse: Bust right EDWARD VII BORN NOV 9th 1841, CROWNED AUGUST 9th 1902, DIED MAY 6th 1910, Reverse: Britannia crying, leaning on the King's tomb. BHM 3894, 21.09 grammes, VF with some surface residue
Investiture of KingCharles III (then Prince Charles) as Prince of Wales 1969 40mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse Portrait of the Prince half facing with Royal Shield of Arms and Prince of Wales feathers in the fields, HRH PRINCE OF WALES 1st JULY 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon with castle behind, INVESTITURE CAERNARVON CASTLE , CASTELL CAERNARFON, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, Lustrous UNC with some light hairlines
Medals (4) Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THE THOMASON METALLIC VASE 21 FEETIN CIRCUMFERENCE & 55 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT, Reverse; Another view of the vase BEGUN IN THE 54TH YEAR OF KING GEORGE THE III AND COMPLETED IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GEORGE IV, 66.18 grammes, BHM 1176, VF with some contact marks and small spots, Thomason's Bronze Vase 1829 52mm diameter in white metal by E.Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VAZSE. PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST AND SCULPTURE in three lines, Reverse: Another view of the vase 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE AND 5 FEET 10 IN. IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820, ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1820. 39.24 grammes, BHM 1359, Fine or better with a little blistering in places, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 46mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left GEORGE STEPENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with an engine and trucks upon it, tall trees to left. Above: BRIDGE AT NEWTON, In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED 15th SEPT. 15 1830 Good Fine with some small blisters, holed at the top, Centenary of the Birth of George Stephenson 1881 45mm diameter in white metal by T.P. Chapman, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left: GEORGE STEPHENSON BORN JUNE 9th 1781 AT WYLAM. NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. DIED AUG. 17 1848, Reverse: Stephenson's Rocket. Below: THE ROCKET 1830 GEORGE STEPHENSON CENTENARY MEDAL, 27.64 grammes, BHM 3097, Eimer 1681b, VF
Europe (5) France - Genealogy of the Dukes of Lorraine , 48mm diameter in bronze, undated and unsigned, Obverse: A family tree with all names in ovals, Reverse: legend in 15 lines:- EBERHARDVS ALSATIAE COMES. HVGONIS ALSATIAE ET FERRETI COMITIS FILIVS. EADIVAM ANGLORVM SANGVINE REGIO ORTAM SOROREM EDGITAE OTHONI . I . IMPERATORI NVPTAE DVXIT VXOREM . AN . CMXXX. ET EX EA PROLEM SVSCEPIT ADHELEIDEM IMPERATORISCONRADI SALICI MATREM . GARARDVM METENSEM . C . ET AD ALBERTVM COMITEM ALSATIAE, VF holed at the top, Italy General Exposition, Torino 1884, 51mm diameter in White metal by Cravero E Cargnino, Obverse Umberto I left draped, UMBERTO I RE D'ITALIA, Reverse: Classical male figure, emblems, City view, locomotive and statue behind, ESPOSIZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA TORINO 1884, GVF with some surface marks, Germany (2) Seven Years War 1757 - Battle of Prague, Obverse: Military cuirassed half-length bust in profile of Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia), facing right wearing laurel wreath FRIDERICVS MAGN. D. G. REX BORVSS. EL. BRAND. DVX SILES ET, Reverse: Victory hovering (with lightning bolts extending from her right hand behind) over a kneeling figure of Bohemia/Austria - kicking the crown off Empress Maria Theresa. Trophies of captured weapons below, a shield with lettering VICTORIA FRIDERICI MAGN. FAMA · PRVDENTIA · ET · VIRTVTE, Exergue: AVSTR · EXERC · PROPE · PRAG · FVNDIT CÆSO ET · PRAGA · OBSESSA ·VI · MAJI · MDCCLVII, Good Fine, holed twice at the top, 22nd meeting of German Naturalists and Doctors Bremen 1844, 48mm diameter by Wilkens, Obverse: Olbers and Treviranus heads facing left H.W.M.OLBERS 11 OCT 1758 GEST 2 MARCH 1840 G.R.TREVIRANUS 4 FEB 1776 GEST, 16 FEB 1837, Reverse: A still life from the Museum in Bremen DEN DEUTSCHEN NATURFORSSCHERN UND AERZTEN DAS MUSEUM IN BREMEN IM SEPTEMBER 1844, Good Fine with some verdigris, some surface marks and edge nicks, Netherlands Arts and Crafts Exhibition Amsterdam 1877 24mm diameter in White metal by S. De Vries, Obverse: Bust right KONING WILLEM DE DERDE BESCHERMHEER, Reverse: View of a building, KUNST NIJVERHEIDS TENTOONSTELLING, Exergue: AMSTERDAM JULIJ 1877 GVF
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
VictoriaGolden Jubilee (5) 1887 39mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA EIN BRENHINES NI 1887, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS ON INDIA BORM MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, MARRIED FEB 10th 1840 (as BHM 3248), NEF holed at the top, 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, a 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. 27.77 grammes, BHM 3233 VF/GVF and lustrous, 1887 35mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse bust three-quarters right 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 19.42 grammes, GVF/NEF and lustrous with some surface marks, holed at the top, 1887 33mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 Reverse: VICTORIA JUBILEE BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 within a wreath NEF, 1887 33mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, H.M.G.M VICTORIA . BORN MAY 24 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20.37 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. Reverse: Ships sailing in a port, Train with carriages, and castle beyond. CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE AT SOUTH BANK AND NORMANBYJUNE 21st 1887. EF
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, 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 J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 62.18 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF with a few small spots
Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock Cardiff 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridon & Son. Obverse: Busts conjoined. KING EDWARD VII. QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: City Arms in the centre, 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 J.L. WHEATLEY TOWN CLERK, 55.46 grammes, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, EF the obverse with a verdigris spot in the field
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 49mm diameter in silver by J.Smeltzing MI.671/43, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: Bust of King William alone, right GULIELM : III D.G. BRITANN : R. RELIG : LIBERTATISQ : RESTITUT. Reverse: Royal Arms suspended from an orange tree, fleeing figures from left and right, James II removing the crown and dropping the sceptre, and Father Petre, carrying a pyx ITE MISSA EST. In exergue, in 4 lines INAUGURATIS MAIESTATIBUS EIECTO PAPATU EXPULSA TYRANNIDE BRITANNIA FELIX 1689. 51.26 grammes, EF and Very Rare in Silver
Charles IICoronation in 29mm diameter in gold by Thomas Simon Eimer 221 crowned and draped right facing bust obverse, reverse with enthroned King, Peace hovering above Fine and rare, a seldom offered medal
Death of George IV 1830, 51mm diameter in silver, by E. Avern, Obverse: Draped bust of George IV, bare head facing, wearing large fur collar, brooch and star of order KING GEO. IV, Reverse: Death, standing on a flight of steps, reaching for the Imperial crown which rests on a cushion and book on top of a plinth. Below: the Prince of Walesplumes and a coronet with sceptre on ermine mantle. GEO IIII. Exergue: DIED JUNE 26 1830. BHM 1365, 54.63g, A/UNC and lustrous with underlying tone, some minor contact marks and hairlines barely detract
George II and the Royal Family 1732 69mm diameter in copper by J.Croker/J.S. Tanner, Obverse Busts facing, the King, armoured, GEORGIVS . II . REX . ET . CAROLINA . REGINA . In Exergue: MDCCXXXII, Reverse: Busts of the seven Royal children, FELICITAS IMPERII Exergue: FRREDERICVS P. WALLIAEGVLIELMVS . D: CVMBRIAE . ANNA. AMELIA . CARLOINA. MARIA . LVDOVICA. PRINCIPES in 6 lines, Mi ii 500/47, Eimer 528, 102.85 grammes, EF. This medal was struck to represent the Hanoverian response to the Stuart family's claim of succession.
Coronation of Edward VII medalet in gold 20mm diameter, Obverse busts right, conjoined, crowned and draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A female figure seated right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 June 1902 and bearing the Royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond. Above: A radiate crown, as Eimer 1870, 7.16 grammes, NEF with suspension mount attached, in a contemporary presentation box
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter by P. Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issues, (4) Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, the first in silver, 91.54 grammes, Matt Finish, GEF with a minor scratch on the King's cheek, in the original red box of issue, the others EF to GEF weighing 82.80 grammes, 83.31 grammes, and 83.84 grammes, these presumed silvered, EF to UNC in the boxes of issue
Capture of Seringapatam 1799 41mm diameter in bronze, by G. Mills/ N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust left MARQs. WELLESLEY GOVR AND CAPTN. GENL. OF INDIA, Reverse: two British soldiers, one holding a standard, the attacking a native, In Exergue: SERINGAPATAM MAY IVth MDCCLXXXXIX, BHM 478. Eimer 904, 39.79 grammes, EF the reverse with some spots
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 14.79 grammes, minor hairlines and contact marks, EF
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 14.96 grammes, NEF/EF attractively toned
Coronation of George I 1714 35mm diameter in silver, by J. Croker, The Official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right, laureate , armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G.MAG: BR:FR:ET.HIB:REX. Reverse: The King, enthroned, right is crowned by Britannia, In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT . MDCCXIIII. MI ii 424/9, Eimer 470, 15.08 grammes, GVF with grey tone
Manchester School of Design Primrose medal, Founded 1848, 51mm diameter in silver, awarded to Alfred L. Bocking for Excellence in Design 1902-3, 62.35 grammes, EF cleaned with some hairlines, in the box of issue
Spanish Fleet Destroyed off Cape Passaro 1718 45mm diameter in bronze, by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, draped and laureate, GEORGIVS. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX: F:D., Reverse: statue of the King, as Neptune, upon a rostral column amidst capture naval trophies, SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, Exergue: CLASSE ,. HISP. DELETA. AD . ORAS . SICILIAE . 1718. MI ii 439/42, Eimer 481, 35.08 grammes, NEF
Russia - Catherine II 1783 35mm diameter, Klippe. Prize Medal in silver Russia Academy of Sciences, Obverse: Radiant cypher of Catherine II within a laurel wreath, in a central circle, CKAЯ POC CIͶCKAЯ AKAДEMIЯ, Reverse: A globe atop books with owl on globe, caduceus and lyre flanking, on a tablet inscribed ORT ЯБPЯ 1783 LOДA, 17.90 grammes, Diakov 199.6, GVF with grey tone and some light surface marks
Lady Arabella Stuart (c.1615) 50mm diameter, cast, in pewter, Obverse: half-length figure, three-quarters left, IN THAT I SVFFER VRANG * O. GOD . GRANT . PATIENCE. Reverse: NOVRT . NOT . THE. ♥ . QVHOIS . IOY . THOV . ART, around an inner legend in 6 six lines, QVHO / CAN.COMPARE/ VITH . ME . IN . GREIF/ I . DIE . AND . DAR . NOCHT . SEIK . RELEIF , MI i 207/41, 33.09 grammes, Good Fine. Note: Lady Arabella Stuart was an English noblewoman of Scottish descent, a great-great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England and considered as an heir to the English throne of Elizabeth I, before her cousin KingJames VI of Scotland was given preference by Elizabeth's ministers. Her very existence was thought by King James to be a danger, and any marriage was an additional threat to his safety. Her marriage to William Seymour who himself had a claim to the throne led to her arrest and imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she starved to death at the age of 40.
Coronation of George IV 1821 56mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills, Obverse: Bust right, GEORGIVS IV BRITANNIARUM REX, Reverse: An equestrian figure left, armoured and plumed, of the King's champion PRO REGE DIMICO Exergue: CORONAT IULII XIX. MDCCCXXI, BHM 1087, Eimer 1142, 72.30 grammes, A/UNC toned
Simon de Passe tokens or counters in silver (3) the designs incuse, Stephen 1154 26mm diameter, Obverse: Full length portrait of the King, Reverse: Crowned shield, RAINED 18 YEARS . BVRIED AT FEVERSHAM , Fine, Elizabeth I 1603 Obverse: The Queen enthroned, Reverse: Coat of Arms within Order of the Garter, RAINED 44 YEARS, Fine, Charles I 1630 Obverse: Charles enthroned, CAROLVS PRINCEPS NAT. 29 MAII 1630Reverse Four oval shields, joined in the centre, Fine,
Medal Set 1911-1937 a 6-piece set comprising Coronation of George V 1911, 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, each crowned, KING . GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN MARY CROWNED . JUNE . 22 . 1911, Reverse: a wreath and crown, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY, 35.92 grammes, VF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 51mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, holding Trident THE SILVER JUBILEE 1935, 64.62 grammes, UNC, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 51mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Obverse: bust right, crowned, EDWARD . VIII . KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: Britannia standing right, upon a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937, a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond, a facade of Westminster Abbey, 65.5 grammes, Eimer 2044, BHM 4298, Matt Finish UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 51mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and draped, GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Britannia standing right, upon a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937, a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond, a facade of Westminster Abbey, 65.87 grammes, Eimer 2047, BHM 4351, Matt Finish UNC, and Miniatures (2) Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 25mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, holding Trident THE SILVER JUBILEE 1935 A/UNC with ribbon and pin, Coronation of George VI 1937 19mm diameter in bronze KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Crowned GVIR Cypher CORONATION 1937 EF with ribbon and pin, all housed in a 4-medal box with CORONATION 1937 on the lid, the box with some wear, one of the catches bent, the miniatures pinned to the inside of the lid, an unusual and rare group
Peace in Europe 1856, 52mm diameter in White metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30th 1856, in 6 lines, within a wreath decorated with a ribbon inscribed ENGLAND FRANCE SARDINIA TURKEY, Reverse: A rectangular plaque with a scene of ships sinking in a harbour, above, radiate scales between flgs of England, France, Sardinia and Turkey, FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP. 8th 1855. Exergue: A snake in undergrowth. SINOPE - HANGO, BHM 2581, Eimer 1509, 37.29 grammes, EF and lustrous, the reverse with touches of underlying colourful tone.
Royal Society of Arts Manufacturers And Commerce Award, President's Medal (dated 1910) 56mm diameter in matt silver Obverse: Portrait of George V, GEORGE V KING & ELPEROR PATRON, MCMX below, Reverse: ROYAL SOCIETY OF MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 . INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847, Edge: Dora Reynolds, Advanced Examination 1926 Spanish, Eimer 1917, 89.24 grammes, EF in the original fitted black box
William Pitt, First Lord of the Treasury 1799 53mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust left draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783 Reverse: Legend in 12 lines WITH / FORTITUDE / WISDOM / AND INTEGRITY / HE SERVES / A PROSPEROUS / NATION / ND / A VIRTUOUS / KING / 1799 / AGED 40, all within a wreath, BHM 470, Eimer 912, 70.74 grammes, About EF with some small spots
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust right of Rt.Hon. Earl Grey, three segments containing the legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23. THE LORDS JUNE 4. RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE . 7 2nd WILLIAM IV . 1832 56 BOROUGHS DISENFRANCHISED 30 OLD BOR. TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RRETURN 2 MEMBERS EA. 21 NEW. BOR. 1 MEM EA. 3rd.THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. LEASEHOLDERS £50 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDERS £10 P. AN, Reverse: Britannia, flourishing sword, attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain. BRITANNIAR SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays below KING LORDS COMMONS, BHM 1589, 54.00 grammes, rated RR by BHM, EF
Coronation of George VI (2) 1937 a pair 35mm diameter and 28mm diameter, by Turner and Simpson, Obverses: Busts left, conjoined, crowned and draped, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABRETH, Reverse: A crown upon a rose, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY MAY . 12th . 1937, the first A/UNC and lustrous with a small attempted piercing at the top, the second EF, the reverse deeply toned
William III Orange Association 1690 (issued c.1800) 35mm diameter in silver by W. Mossop, Obverse Bust left, laureate and draped, THE GLORIOUS AND IMMORTAL MEMORY 1690, Reverse: Royal Arms KING & CONSTITUTION, 16.53 grammes, Eimer 324, NVF with some surface marks, with integral suspension loop as usual.
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