Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 Fine, Plastic Set 1953 UNC, MedalGeorge V Coronation 1911 51mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint Issue Fine, as part of a group of modern Crowns a couple in silver and boxed
Memorial Medals (6), Roger Bacon by Gayrard, rim stamped "Monachii, J. Baptiste Colbert by Depaulis 1826, Maria II by Dassier, F.J.Valleta by Vivier, 1825, En. Quirinus Visconti by Donadio 1818, William III 1702 by Dassier, Bronze issues, 42mm., GVF.
Sacramental Trust Abolished 1828 by S Clint, bronze, 58mm., in case, St Mary's College prize medal 1937, silvered metal, 55mm., in case, Greek style bronze medal, portrait and trident, 58mm., together with Royalty and other medals. VF or better. (12).
Auction Catalogue Archbishop Sharp Collection of English Coins and Medals, Glendinings 5/10/1977 Hearn's own bound and interleaved copy, excellent condition
Commemorative medals from 1901 (13) includes Scotland, In Defence of The Rights & Honour of Scotland, w/m, General Strike 1926, by Gillick for Royal Mint, bronze, J.Fry & Sons Ltd. Bicentenary 1928 (2), Charles The Martyr King, Society of, bronze. Generally GVF.
Religion related medals (20) includes Baptist Union 20th Century Fund, w/m., Church Missionary Society Centenary 1899, w/m., Catholic Emancipation Centenary of Cardiff, bronze, Myers Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, publication of First English Bible 1535-1835 w/m. (2), English Bible Tercentenary 1835, w/m., London Missionary Society Centenary 1895, bronze; Robert Raikes Sunday School medals (9), Sunday School Centenary, Wales 1885, w/m., Wesleyan Methodist medals (3). Generally VF. (20).
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pair to 32293 Pte. F.S.W.Mountjoy, E. Lan. R., Memorial plaque to William Smart, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915, in card box, Battle of Jutland medal 1916 by Spink, w/m. VF or better.
Mary II Memorial medal 1694 by J.Dassier, bronze from the series of English kings and queens, 41mm., William Wake, Archbishop of Canterbury 1725, by Dassier, bronze, 42mm. From the series of Protestant reformers. GVF.
First World War 1914-15 Star (naming erased), Victory Medals (x2, T4-110201 Dvr C. Hayes ASC & 9537 Pte. H.J.Huggins R.Suss. R.), Special Constabulary Medals, GVI issues (x2, Stephen G. Green & Robert T. Driscoll), ImperialService Medals, EIIR issues (x2 George Vincent Dowling & Alec Allan Donaldson), these in cases of issue. Rifle Club medal. GVF. (8)
First World War related medals (6), British Red Cross Society Medal (2 - one in card box of issue), U.S.A. Pennsylvania National Guard Medal and Victory Medal, 1919 Peace medal, 1914-1918 Bombay medal. Together with a St John Ambulance Medal to Daisey Edwards 3534, in case. GVF.
Prince of Wales Investiture 1969 44mm diameter in silver Toned UNC in the box of issue, Crown Edward VIII 1936 in the style of the Hearn issues UNC, Sri Lanka 1000 Rupees 1999 CricketWorld Cup Silver Proof, plus medals in base metal a varied group in mixed grades
Russia (8) commemorative bronze medals from 1960's to 1980's. EF. In damaged card cases. Together with 12 other recent world medals including some Papal. EF. (20).
Books (5) The Coinage of England by Charles Oman 1931, Scottish Coins by Adam Richardson (Reprint), The Royal Mint Museum - Catalogue of Dies, Medals and Seals 1910, plus Pattern Broads of Charles II by Carter and Silver Plaques of Charles I as Prince by Ladt Evans the last two in Hearn bindings, all in good condition
Auction Catalogues (7) The Leonidas C.Hermes Collection of Russian Coins and Commemorative Medals 1997 Baldwins, good condition, The Conte Collection of Viking and Irish Coins 1997, The Ton Eijkelenkamp Collection of Coins of the Dutch South East Asian Territories 2001, Sir John Wheeler Collection of East India Company and British Imperial India Coins 2000, The Ken Wiggins Collection of Coins of the Indian Princely States and East India Companies 2001, all in good condition
Agricultural Medals (5), Devon County Show 1980, bronze; Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., bronze; Royal Counties 1935 & 1937, bronze; Royal Show Gloucester - Kings Visit 1909, white metal. VF or better.
Book 'British Battles and Medals' by John Hayward, Diana Birch and Richard Bishop, 7th edition, published by Spink 2006, a couple of light marks on the spine, otherwise as new condition
United Kingdom 1993 Pistrucci CentenaryCollection comprising GoldFive Pounds to Half Sovereign set and an additional SilvermedalCrown sized depicting the bust of Pistrucci and three of his coinage designs on the reverse FDC cased as issued with certificate
United Kingdom 1993 Pistrucci CentenaryCollection comprising GoldFive Pounds to Half Sovereign set and an additional SilvermedalCrown sized depicting the bust of Pistrucci and three of his coinage designs on the reverse FDC cased as issued with certificate
United Kingdom 1993 Pistrucci CentenaryCollection comprising GoldFive Pounds to Half Sovereign set and an additional SilvermedalCrown sized depicting the bust of Pistrucci and three of his coinage designs on the reverse FDC cased as issued with certificate
Life Saving Medals (2) for the wreck of S.S. Douro 1887, loaded with Sovereign's and diamonds. Sea Gallantry Medal, Board of Trade "Humanity" medal for Saving Life at Sea, silver, 58mm., Victorian issue. Edge engraved "William Turnbull, wreck of the S.S. "Douro" on the 20th November 1887. Edge knock otherwise VF. LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, silver. Edge engraved "Capt. Wm. Turnbull S.S. Brackley for the rescue of survivors of crew of S.S."Douro".GVF. (2). The Douro ship has numismatic fame owing to the Sovereign hoard which in recent years was recovered and offered at auction
The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in silver nFDC-FDC housed in an impressive two album boxed set with extensive related certificates
Five Pound Crown Silver Proofs (4) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday (2), 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proofs, One Pound Silver Proof Piedforts (3) 1987, 1988, 1989, One Pound Silver Proofs (14) 1984, 1988 (2), 1989, 1990, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, One Pound a 2-coin set 1999 and 2000 Reverse frosted Silver Proofs, One Pound a 4-coin set 1984 to 1987 Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence 1992/3 EU Presidency Silver Proofs (2), Five Pence 1990 a 2-coin set large and small sizes Silver Proofs (2), Five Pence 1990 Silver Proof Piedfort, FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Two Pounds 1989 Bill of Rights (2) UNC, RMS Titanic Medal Crown-sized and in Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, plus empty Royal Mint boxes (5)
Masonic Jewels and regalia, a good collection awarded to F. Durbin, Union Lodge between 1924 and 1931. Ancient Order of Buffaloes jewels (9), seven silver gilt and enamel, one 9ct gold, 18gms, one 9ct gold and set with jewels, 19.2gms. All jewels hallmarked. Together with a 1939-45 Defence medal in card box of issue addressed to F. Durbin London SE5, Collar jewel with "Roll of Honour" clasps in base metal, Union Lodge apron and sash. In brown leather case.
Proof Sets (13) British Virgin Islands (5) 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Silver Jubilee, Bahamas Proof Sets (4) 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, Barbados Proof Sets (4) 1973, 1974, 1976 plus a fourth set stuck to the inside of the packaging nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue, GB Proof Set 1970, Isle of Man Medal Set 1973 a 6-piece set FDC in the case of issue, GB Silver Wedding Medal set a 6-piece set 1972 Silver Wedding by Franklin Mint FDC cased , Royal Wedding 1973 Medallic First Day Cover UNC in the white wallet of issue, Royal Wedding 1973 Silver Medal 1.58 oz. of .925 silver UNC in slide case, Fifty Pence 1973 EEC UNC in the red case of issue, Cook Islands 20 Dollars 1973 20th Anniversary of the Coronation A/UNC boxed, GB 1973 EEC/Ted Heath medal gold on sterling silver UNC cased
The Allied Forces a Six-coin set 2005 comprising Canada5 Dollars, GB Two Pounds, USASilver Eagle Dollar, France 1 1/2 Euro, AustraliaOne Dollar (with reverse hologram), and Russia 3 Roubles all in Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued with certificate, GB/France/USA 3-coin Silver Proof Collection commemorating the Allied Invasion of Europe, comprising GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings, France 1 Franc 1993 and USA One Dollar 1995 all FDC cased as issued with certificates, AlderneyTen Pounds 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday 5oz. Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1982 Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Medals (3) 'The Choice Is Ours' anti-pollution statement medal 63mm diameter, 154 grammes of .925 silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Tercentenary of the Birth of John Harrison horologist Silver Medal 63mm diameter in .925 silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Millennium 2000 63mm diameter in bronze UNC in the green Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
GB and World Hammered to 20th Century (183) includes some medallic and a handful of Paranumismatic items, includes plenty of silver items, an interesting group
Royal Mint Year Sets (29) 1982, 1983, 1984 (2), 1985, 1986 (3), 1987 (3), 1988 (3), 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Last £sd sets (5) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday, 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Golden Wedding, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds (4) 1986 Commonwealth Games, 1994 Bank of England Tercentenary, 1995 Peace Dove, 1997, One Pound (9) 1984 (3), 1985 (2), 1986, 1987, 1988, 1997, Fifty Pence (2) 1992/3 EU, 1994 D-Day Landings, Crowns (3) 1980 Queen Mother 80th Birthday, 1981 Royal Wedding (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Numismatic First day Covers (13) a mixed group UNC as issued, World Sets and singles (9) UNC in the cases of issue, Crowns (17) 1899 NF, 1951, 1953 (2) 1960, 1965 (2), 1972, 1977 (4), 1981 (5), Coronation Medal 1953 UNC boxed and Prince William 21st Birthday Medal UNC
Proof Sets (3) Flat Packs (2) 1970, 1971, 2000 Standard set, FDC in the cases of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (25) 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 (2), 1988 (3, one the Australia Bicentenary set), 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2010, UNC in the wallets of issue, Unofficial Set 1953 in slide case UNC, Royal Mint Last £sd sets (2) in the wallets of issue, Royal Mint KingGeorge VI Collection (10 coins) mixed dates and grades, the silver are all .500 silver issues, in the wallet of issue, Royal Mint Young Collectors Set Decimal Two Pence (5), One Penny (8) and Half Penny (9) mixed grades from circulation, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Golden Wedding, 1999 Diana Memorial, 1999 Millennium, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights, Two Pounds (3) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England, 1997, 2004 Trevithick's Locomotive, One Pound (6) 1983, 1985, 1988, 1997 (2), 1999, One Pound Numismatic Cover 2001 Northern Ireland Coin with stamps, Fifty pence 1994 D-Day Landings, UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, USA Liberty 2-coin set 1986S One Dollar and Half Dollar Silver Proofs FDC in the case of issue with certificate, Concorde medal 2003 2oz.Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Stamps Princess Diana a 5-piece set UNC, plus a tin containing around 1 Kilo of GB Pre-Decimal Pennies and Halfpennies in mixed circulated grades and some World base metal issues
The Official Coins of Australia a 10-coin set comprising $200 1981 Royal WeddingGold UNC in the blue case of issue, 10 Dollars (5) 1994 Wedge-Tailed Eagle SilverProof FDC, 1994 Australia's First Gold Medallist Sarah Durack UNC, 1995 Living Legends - Dawn Fraser UNC, 1995 Living Legends - Murray Rose UNC, 1997 Sydney Opera House UNC, 5 Dollars (2) 1995 Charles Todd Proof FDC, 1995 William Light Proof FDC, Kookaburra $1 1998 UNC, Kangaroo $1 1998 UNC all in a Westminster box with certificates
India, Major General Claude Martin (1735-1800), East India Company, Bengal Presidency, Copper “Medallic Rupee” or Token, undated (1796), by Küchler for the Soho Mint, bust of Martin left, LABORE ET CONSTANTIA - CLM below, rev legend in Urdu, 25mm diameter (Pudd 796.1.1; BHM 424B; Prid 399) About EF, Rare
Medals and tokens (17) a mixed group with many in silver includes Christ's Hospital Edward VI UNC boxed, City of London Brokers Pass James Hutchinson (c.1801) GVF, Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea 1955 55mm diameter in silver GVF, 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of HastingsWilliam the Conqueror (2) 56mm diameter and 38mm diameter both EF, the remainder of Brighton interest mostly base metal in brass or white metal includes token issues in mixed grades
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. EF with grey toning and some edge nicks, Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen MotherCentenarySilver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crown Silver Proofs (8) 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday, 1997 Golden Wedding, 1999 Millennium, 2000 Queen Mother Centenary, 2002 Golden Jubilee Silver (2), 2002 Queen Mother Memorial, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof, Crowns (4) 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proofs (one in a capsule), nFDC to FDC in the cases of issue most with certificates Medal 1972 Death of Edward VIII 37mm diameter by J.Pinches UNC boxed, Medal Diana Princess of Wales 1997 75mm diameter in gold plated base metal UNC in a Westminster box with certificate
Red Cross Medals (17) includes First Aid in Chemical Warfare 1936, Fund Collector 1932, and Auditor 1939, some in silver, in mixed grades, an interesting group
Silver Medals (11) mostly 1970s issues some Crown sized or bigger boxed UNC with certificates, Base metal medals (3), a mixed group of tokens (15), 18th and 19th Century Copper tokens (5), in mixed circulated grades
First World War Memorial Plaque to Edward Charles Smith, in card case of issue. 1914 Star trio to T2-017366 Dvr J.Sullivan A.S.C. with two card boxes of issue. Wound Badge, silver numbered B204905. Victory Medal (8142 Pte F.W.Jennings Middx R.), correction to initial and suspension ring missing (6).
Five Pound Crown 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, Two Pounds (3) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof, 1997 Silver Proof FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Five Pound Crowns 1997 Golden Wedding (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Crown 1981 Royal Wedding UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First day covers (3) Falkland Islands Two Pounds Gold 1997 UNC, USA Half Dollar 1965 UNC, and Gibraltar Crown 1996 Euro 96 UNC, Guernsey One Pound 1997 Castles of the British Isles - Tower of London Silver Proof FDC in a Westminster box, Medallic First Day Cover 1997 Diana Princess of Wales UNC
Churchill and related, Death of Churchill 1965 (2) 56mm and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104a and 2104b UNC in the Spink boxes, one with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 Obverse Full facing portrait Reverse V for Victory-sign, 56mm and 39mm in silver, boxed with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 51mm diameter in bronze, in the red box of issue, Churchill Centenary of Birth 1974 a 4-piece set in 39mm diameter silver by Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd., each medal depicting residences of Churchill (10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers House and Chartwell Manor) UNC toned in the box of issue
Medals and Tokens a varied group in a cabinet and a display tray (98) 19th and 20th Century includes a few in silver, also Bread Tokens Northampton Co-Operative Society (40) in mixed grades
VictoriaCoronation Medal Eimer 1315 struck in silver 36 mm Obverse with draped bust wearing a bandeau, Reverse Victoria enthroned, receiving a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. Exergue legend INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, The Official Royal Mint issue EF with an attractive grey tone
USA 1859 James Ross Snowden Mint Medal, an impressive piece, 79mm diameter in Bronze with plain edge, by Anthony C. Paquet. Obverse: facing bust with legend, Presented to James Ross Snowden, Director Of The Mint, By His Personal Friends, As A Mark Of Regard For Him As An Officer, And Their Esteem For Him As A Citizen, in concentric lines. Paquet F. on the truncation and the date of 1859 below the bust. Reverse: United States Mint Building :- The Mint Of The United States Of AmericaPhiladelphia. In exergue: Built 1832, Rendered Fire Proof 1856. This is an extremely popular medal featuring Mint Director Snowden on the obverse, and an exceptional depiction of the second Philadelphia Mint building on the reverse, A/UNC and nicely tone with a few small spots
GB and a few World, an accumulation containing singles, medals, a quantity of pre-Decimal base metal issues, a few Mint sets and books, in mixed grades (total weight 12 Kilos Kilos)
World a varied group (18) ranging from European hammered minors, Italy1 Lira 1916R NEF, mis-strikes (2) George III Counterfeit Halfpenny 1774 and George VI Shilling 1943, Ireland (7) Sixpences 1940, 1958, Threepences (2) 1934, 1956, Penny 1952, Halfpenny 1953, farthing 1953 many in lustrous grades, as well as Tokens, medals etc. in mixed grades
Admiral Vernon/Capture of Portobello 1739 Obverse with 3/4 length portrait, Fine, BirminghamTaylor and Challen Minting Machinery Coining Press 1903 EF with lustre, Austria One Gulden 1854A NEF, JapanVictoriaJubilee Medal 1887 Hyogo and Ozaka EF, A.Negro Token Cooperativa Genova Fine, First Congress of Medicine 1902 Reverse Sphinx and Pyramids GVF, Medal Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in Silver Eimer 1951 Toned UNC
Church and Sunday School related (23) commemorative medals in base metal includes Robert Raikes (12 different) and Church Lads Brigade (10) in mixed grades
Medals (70) mostly 19th Century with the majority struck in brass, many being commemorations of Royal births and deaths, in mixed grades Fine to EF a few holed
Royal Mail/Royal Mint Philatelic Covers a collection in an album mostly UNC (11) includes Five Pounds Peppiatt December 8 1944 VF pressed, along with some medallic and paper money issues
Medals (2) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 UNC in the red box of issue, 1897 26mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue EF toned in the red box of issue
Isaac NewtonGlasgow University medal undated 51mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon Obverse bust right ISAACUS NEWTONUS Reverse façade of the building EX ACADEMIAEGLASGUENSIS DECRETO GEF the obverse with some scratches, in presentation box
Royal Veterinary College Collegiate Medal, clinical Prize 1922, bronze, in case. Church of Scotland Training College Aberdeen, Joseph Ogilvie Medal, bronze, in case. Heriot - Watt College Edinburgh Prize Medal 1909-10, bronze, in case. German Gymnastic Society London, prize medal 1904, bronze. Netherlands, Liberation Medal 5th May 1945, bronze. Generally EF (5).
Europe (9) Austria 5 Corona 1900 Fine, Hungary 5 Korona 1907KB VF, Denmark 2 Kroner 1945 Christian X 75th Birthday UNC, Sweden2 Kronor (3) 1900EBNF, 1912W NF, 1966 Lustrous UNC, France100 Francs (3) 1983 (2) UNC, 1988 EF, plus First World War 1914-1918 medal in silver awarded to Pte.C.J.Dawson S.A.M.C EF
Paranumismatic with (190) being more recent and including Machine and Transport, then (90) earlier including tradesman tokens and medals, mixed grades, Saudi Arabia 100 Halala 1977 a rare type with high KM value Unc, and a group of paper money from circulation including early 20th century German issues
Penny 19th Century and Halfpenny 19th Century London William Till 1834 in copper. Obverse: Legend on five lines within floral wreath: “DEALER IN ANCIENT & MODERN COINS MEDALS ANTIQUES &C”. Reverse: Shield of arms above banner: “ANTIQUAM OBTINENS”, legend: “WM. TILL 17 GT. RUSSELL ST. COVENT GDN. LONDON. 1834”. Centre-grained edge. William Till was a well known London coin dealer who issued a number of tokens which were for sale to collectors. The Penny GEF with a small tone spot, the Halfpenny UNC with lustre
Fifty Pences London Olympics (29) 2011 EF to UNC in a presentation tray, along with Royal Mint 'Completer Medallion' Lustrous UNC in the wallet of issue
HungaryProof Set 1967 the 8-coin set nFDC in the box of issue, Medallic Freedom Essais (2) 1966 10th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution Prooflike UNC in the cases of issue
CanadaDollars (6) 1955, 1957 (2), 1963, 1964 Charlottetown, 1966, AustriaThaler Maria Thaler 1780 Restrike, Medals (2) Edward VII Coronation in silver 31mm diameter, the official Royal mint issue (2) EF to Lustrous UNC
Royal Society of Arts Patron's Medal 1930, bronze, in case. Greece, Bank of Greece 60th Anniversary Medal, silver, edge nicks AVF. France, Horticultural Society of Picardy medal, silver. South African Marine Corporation medal bronze, pierced. Canada 1759-1959 Anniversary medal by P. Vincze, silver plated & numbered 32, in case. Together with three uniface medals (8)
Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 and Coronation of George VI 1937 a 32mm diameter pair in silver (Medal Yearbook no.313 and 314, UNC toning, in a contemporary display case
Italy - VaticanPapal Medal Innocent XI. 1676 37mm diameter in bronze (26.34 gr) by Giovanni Hamerani, Obverse Bust right INNOCENTIVS XI ODESCALCHVS PON : M :Reverse INNOCENS MANIBVS ET MVNDO CORDE, Innocent being carried left on the sedia gestatoria, A/UNC and nicely toned
Medals a mixed group in base metal 19th and 20th Century (19) includes Coronation, and Jubilee types, also attendance and Robert Raikes medals, in mixed grades
South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition 1865 Medal of Merit 51mm diameter in silver by R.W Martin and J.Moore Reverse MEDAL OF MERIT surrounded by names of artists, inventors and other prominent people About EF
Order of St. JohnService Medals (3) 1930, 1944 (both in silver) 1953 in silvered Cupro-nickel NEF to GEF, 1935-1936 St. Johns Ambulance Association in silver EF
Women's Voluntary Service Medal in case of issue. 1939-45 Defence Medal (1) & War Medal (3). Together with a miniature War Medal and a Civil Defence Corps badge. GVF.
ManchesterFootball Alliance medal in silver, crest with red and blue slanted stripes with a ship sailing above, hallmark date 1900-1924, Fine, with a loop mount at the top
Antwerp International Exposition 1930 "Jury" badge, silvered metal and enamel by Mauquoy. British Troops in Berlin Medal, bronze, fair, D.C.L.I. Marksmen's medal 1925, bronze. VF.
Football Medals (3) Dominian of Canada Football Championship Connaught Cup Finals 1913 awarded to J.Ryder Ormskirk and District Amateur Football League Runners up 1904-1905 awarded to M.Ryder Ormskirk Rovers by Vaughton of Birmingham, plus a third medal unnamed, all three in silver NVF to GVF
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 Eimer 744a 43mm diameter in copper showing the distinctive die break to the left of the exergue. Obverse Bust of George III laureate. GEORGE III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND ETC. Reverse Two Ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE. Exergue. SAILED . FROM. ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII Fine for wear, with corroded surfaces as is normal on this issue, and showing the mount mark at the top as do all examples. Eimer states:- 'The medal was commissioned by naturalist and benefactor Joseph Banks (1743-1820) who was to have accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage (1728-1729) but withdrew at a late stage. These medals were distributed at more than 30 places and generally show up in a worn and weathered state. 2000 medals are said to have been produced made from an alloy of copper, lead, zinc and tin. A further 142 example were struck in silver and 2 in gold. All examples appear to have been struck from a cracked die, as does this example.' Only a handful of examples have been discovered, mainly in New Zealand. Examples are held in the collections of Te Papa and the National Museum of Australia. A truly rare piece.
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. May become a rarity as it is likely to be a while before another such commemorative can be issued. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate
John Lennon 1940 - 1980 crown sized gold medal by the Royal Mint and in their white presentation case with certificate, FDC. John Lennon was the founder member of the most famous and commercially successful rock band of all time The Beatles, still today 34 years after his death wherever in the world background music is playing it never seems long before the Beatles is heard
The Caribbean Royal Visit Silver ProofCollection 1985 a 9-coin set Crown-sized and in silver comprising Belize $25, Bahamas $10, Barbados $25, St. Christopher & Nevis $10, Antigua & Barbuda $10, Dominica $10, St. Lucia $10, St. Vincent & The Grenadines $10 and Grenada $10 FDC in the case of issue with certificates : Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 an 8-coin set Crown-sized and in Silver with examples from GB, St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha, Guernsey, Jersey, Gibraltar and Mauritius plus Silver Jubilee Crown medal in gold plated Silver nFDC in the red case of issue with certificates : Tuvalu Five Dollars 1976 Silver Proof nFDC boxed with certificate : Falkland IslandsFifty Pence 1977 Silver Proof nFDC, boxed with no certificate : Guernsey Crown 1978 Royal Visit Silver Proof FDC or near so boxed, no certificate
Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente Cordiale Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (8) 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proofs (4), 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof, 1996 Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday Silver Proof, 2000 Millennium Silver Proof with gold highlighting, 2004 Entente Cordiale Silver Proof, Two Pounds (8) 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 UN Silver Proof Piedfort, 1996 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, 1997 Silver Proof Piedfort, 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort (in the 2-coin box), 1999 RugbyWorld Cup hologram Silver Proof Piedfort, 2001 Marconi Silver Proof Piedfort, 2001 Marconi Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence 1998 EEC Silver Proof Piedfort (in the 2-coin box), Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1998 NHS and EEC Silver Proofs FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 UNC in the brown box of issue
Five Pound Crown 2000 Queen Mother Centenary Silver Proof Piedfort, Five Pound Crowns (2) 2001 VictoriaAnniversary Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, Two Pounds (11) 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 Peace Dove Silver Proof Piedfort, 1996 Football Silver Proof Piedfort, 1997 Silver Proof Piedfort, 1998 Silver Proof Piedfort, 1999 RugbyWorld Cup Hologram, 2003 DNA Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games Silver Proof, 1994 Tercentenary of the Bank of England Silver Proof, 2001 Marconi Silver Proof, 2003 DNA Silver Proof, Fifty Pences (8) 1992/3 EU Presidency Silver Proof Piedfort, 1994 D-Day Landings Silver Proof Piedfort, 1995 UN Silver Proof Piedfort, 1998 NHS Silver Proof Piedfort, 2000 Public Libraries 150 Years Silver Proof Piedfort, 1992 EU Presidency Silver Proof, 1998 NHS Silver Proof, 2000 Public Libraries 150 Years Silver Proof, Two Pounds a 2-coin set 1989 Bill and Claim of Rights Silver Proof Piedforts, Fifty Pence a 2-coin set 1997 Large and Small sizes Silver Proofs, FDC in the cases of issue with certificates, Fifty pence a 2-coin set 1997 Britannia and 1998 EEC Silver Proof Piedforts nFDC cased with correct certificates and incorrect leaflet, Royal Wedding 1986 Medal Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate
Britannia 4 coin silver proof set 2009,Two Pounds 2008 Olympic Games HandoverSilver Proof, Alderney £5 2010 Battle of Britain Silver Proof these cased FDC with certificates, UK £5 2008 Elizabeth I Silver Proof FDC uncased, UK £2 Britannia 2009 BU uncased, UK One Pound 2008 lightly toned FDC cased without certificate, Medal 2009 D-Day Landings 5 oz pure silver Proof in Westminster's box FDC, Royal Mint My First Coins Mint Set 2010, £5 2010 Restoration BU in the Royal Mint's presentation pack, Cupro-nickel £5 Crowns (2), £2 (2) 25p crowns (19), Ireland Pearce silver 10/- 1966, and USA Morgan Dollar 1888, 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar, Crown sized gold plated replicas Una and the Lion and VIGO 5 Guineas, and 3 hand painted coins from recent circulation
Australia, 5 Dollars 1/20 oz Kangaroo 1996, Bahamas 2 Dollars 2000, gold, Canada One Dollar Maple 1995, China 1/20oz Panda 1995 and Unicorn 1994, Great Britain 1/20 oz Angel, 1995 Isle of Man Proof Half Sovereign 1979 in folder and 1/20 oz Angel 1994, Tristan da Cunha Proof like One Crown, U.S.A .5 Dollars 2002 gold. Together with a Queen Anne Touch Piece, replica by Johnson Matthey 1974, hallmarked 9ct gold and G.B. Queen's Diamond Jubilee gold medal 2012, 0.5g. Most with certificates.
East Indiaman Kent Medal 1825 48mm diameter in silver by T.HallidayEimer 1178 Obverse: A burning ship from which departs a rowing boat carrying survivors towards another ship Ex.1.March 1825 Reverse TO COMMEMORATE THE DESTRUCTION OF THE KENT EAST INDIAMAN BY FIRE, IN THE BAY OF BISCAY, AND THE RECEPTION ON BOARD THE BRIGCAMBRIA WILLIAM COOK, MASTER OF 547 PERSONS THUS PROVIDENTIALLY DELIVERED FROM DEATH, in the centre, FROM FALMOUTH, TRURO, HELSTON, PENRYN, AND ST.IVES, the edge inscribed EDWARD CONNELLY CHIEF MATE, these medals in silver with their edges inscribed, were awarded to those participating in the rescue. EF and lustrous with some contact marks on the obverse, in a maroon box
Group of Five to Private W. Winthrop, Border Regiment, late Oxford L.I., IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1895, two bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4075 Private 2nd Bn.Oxf. Lt. Infy), Queen's South Africa Medal 1899, three bars Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Pte Oxford L.I.), 1914-15 Star trio (5197 Pte. W. Winthrop Bord. R.). GVf. Sold with copied service papers.
Group of Seven medals to Lt.Col W.H.West M.B.E. BerkshireRegiment, M.B.E. 2nd type military division, General Service Medal 1918 bar Iraq (2 Lieut . W.H.West, R.Berks R.), 1939-45, Africa (8th Army bar) and Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with a set of miniatures, Royal Berks cap badge, family photographs, M.B.E. certificate dated 1942 and folder of papers and research.
South AfricaCrowns (10) 1948 (2), 1949 (2), 1951, 1952 (6) mostly EF-UNC, South Africa 5 Rand 2008 Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday (118) UNC, 5 Rand 1994 Presidential Inauguration A/UNC, South Africa Medals Three Centuries of Royalty a 16-medal set each medal depicting a different monarch, with Britannia on the reverse, each 20 grammes of .925 silverProof nFDC-FDC in the red box of issue with certificates
GB and World Medals in a Lindner Tray 19th and 20th Century from a dealers retail stock, total ticket price £697 (20) includes some prize medals with some in silver, in mixed grades VF to UNC
Proof Sets (22) Flat Packs (16) 1970 (2), 1971 (2), 1972 (2), 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 (2), 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, Red Leather Deluxe sets (4), 2002 (2), 2003, 2004, Standard Set 2003, Executive Set 2003, FDC in the cases of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (19) 1986, 1994, 1995 (8), 1996 (4), 2001, 2002 (2), 2003 (2) UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Specimen set 1953 a 10-coin set UNC in the maroon case of issue, Crowns (3) 1972, 1977, 1980 UNC, Shillings (18) 1960E (3), 1963E (2), 1964S (4), 1965E (4), 1965S (3), 1966S (2) A/UNC to UNC, Singapore Proof Set 1974 (6 coins) FDC in the box of issue with certificate, New Zealand Polished Standard Specimen Sets 1968 (2) UNC in the sealed packs of issue, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 1982 UNC, Queen Mother 85th Birthday Medal 1985 UNC in slide case, Silver Jubilee 1977 Medallions (2) UNC on Duckhams cards of issue, plus Readers Digest medal UNC
Proof Sets (3) 1996 the 7 coin set all in silver, Blue Set 1995, Flat Pack 1971, FDC in the cases of issue, Fifty Pence a 6-coin set 1973 VF, 1981 VF, 1994 UNC, 1992/3 EU A/UNC, 1997 Large UNC, 1997 Small UNC in Royal Mint wallet, Last £sd set a 7-coin set 1964/65/67 Halfcrown to Halfpenny (only one Shilling included) UNC in Royal Mint wallet, Crowns 1819 LIX, 1821, 1845, 1887, 1893 LVI, 1935, 1937, 1951, 1953, 1960, 1965, 1972 Silver Wedding Silver Proof, 1977 (3), Trade Dollar 1899, Double Florin 1888, in mixed grades in Westminster soft cases most with their certificates, later coins mostly EF and better, Five Pound Crown 1993 CoronationAnniversary Silver Proof FDC in Westminster soft case with certificate, Two Pounds (2) 1989 Bill of Rights Silver Proof FDC in Westminster soft case, 1989 Claim of Right Silver Proof FDC in a Westminster soft case, also modern medals (6) Crowns sized and bigger in base metal UNC
Silver ingots; Royal Palaces by Birmingham Mint, 12 x 31.8gms each, in wooden case. Queen's Visit to the U.S. 1976 (48.2gms), Royal Cyphers 1977 x 2 (42.8 gms each). The 100 greatest cars silver miniature collection (full set of 25 packets with 4 medals in each).
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