International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal, 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, after a design by D. Maclise, Obverse: Britannia seated left receiving gifts from kneeling figures, Three female figures stand to right, with the British lion crouched in the foreground, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA in four lines, , On edge: C. LESOBRE. CLASS VII. 222.80 grammes, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, NEF with some small spots
USA International Association of Man-In-Space 1969 Apollo 11, 45mm diameter in gold, Obverse: Three Astronauts, NASA symbol below, EDWIN E. ALDRIN JR. NEIL A. ARMSTRONG . MICHAEL COLLINS, Reverse: A Moonscape, Two Astronauts collecting samples, Lunar Module in the background, stars and Earth in the sky, 34.82 grammes of .900 Gold, nFDC with minor hairlines, in the box of issue with certificate
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
The S.S. Maine Hospital Ship 1899, 44mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Crossed Union Jack and Stars and Stripes within a lifebelt inscribed S.S. MAINE within a roseate. Above: FOR THE AMERICAN LADIES HOSPITAL SHIP FUND, Below: CHAIRMAN, LADY R. CHURCHILL , HON. SEC. MRS. A. BLOW HON TRES. MRS. RONALDS, On a wide border around: FITTED AS A HOSPITAL SHIP BY MESSRS FLETCHER SON & FEARNALL LTD. LONDON, Reverse: Starboard view of the ship. Above: S.S. MAINE, Below: BERNARD N. BAKER ESQ. 1899. On a wide border around: -O- LENT TO BRITISH GOVT FOR USA IN TRANSVAAL WAR BY PRES. OF ATLANTIC TRANSPORT COY, 30.44 grammes, BHM 3650, Eimer 1831, EF and lustrous with a minor scratch by the ship
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
Medals and Medallic Covers (9) comprising Medals (5) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, by Sandhill Imports Ltd. 110.46 grammes of Britannia silver toned UNC boxed with certificate, Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11, 58mm diameter in silver, 71.35 grammes, Obverse: The Lunar Module, Reverse: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins facing UNC toned, officially numbered on the edge, boxed with certificate, Apollo 11 July 1969 51mm diameter in silver, 71.63 grammes, Obverse a depiction of an American Eagle landing on the moon, with olive branch in it's claws, Reverse: a depiction of the Moon WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND and the names of the astronauts, Tone EF, boxed with certificate, Royal Wedding 1981 of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 38mm diameter Silver Proof by Birmingham Mint, nFDC in the red box of issue with certificate, Royal Visit to Russia 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh 38mm diameter in silver by The Royal Mint, Obverse: Portrait of the Queen right, ROYAL VISIT TO RUSSIA 1994, Reverse: Representations of St. George in British and Russian style, together with the Cathedral of St. Basil The Blessed, with inscription OFFICIAL VISIT TO RUSSIA, OCTOBER 1994, in Russian, Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued, Medallic Covers (4) 1975 Apollo/Soyuz Space Link-up comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal, USA 10 Cent stamp and Russian 20 Kopek stamps on the commemorative envelope, inside the blue card holder of issue, USA 1976 Bicentenary of Independence Day comprising 32mm diameter sterling silver medal showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the successor to the original document, UNC on the commemorative envelope with a set of 4x 13 cent stamps, which were cancelled on the day of issue, 1976 Day of the Concorde comprising Silver medal 39mm diameter Proof like UNC with Bahrain and GB stamps, UNC in the blue folder of issue, 1976 USA Bicentenary/Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II comprising 39mm Silver medal by the Birmingham Mint, and 11p stamp, on the commemorative envelope of issue in blue folder, along with Silver Stamp Ingot 1977 by Danbury Mint of the Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 10p stamp, 62mm x 45mm in sterling silver 74.08 grammes, UNC with some toning, with accompanying First Day Cover with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8½p, in the Danbury Mint box of issue with their certificate
World War I pair 1914-1918 and Victory Medal awarded to 10412 Pte. D.P. Bremner H.A.C. INF. VF to EF in the original postal envelope, along with France 40th Anniversary of D-Day 1984 41mm diameter in bronze by Louis Leygue (3) , Obverse: A trophy of flags of the USA, Canada, Great Britain , with Cross of Lorraine in front. COMITE DU DEBARQUEMENT / D-DAY COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE, Reverse: A ship's bow inscribed LIBERTÉ 6 JUIN 1944 / JUIN 1984 all UNC, France 25th Anniversary of D-Day 1969 (2) one in bronze, one in base metal (this with traces of edge mount) both 35mm diameter Reverse: a map depicting the South coast of England and the coast of Northern France showing the landing beaches, VF to EF, along with a white metal miniature copy 19mm diameter VF
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1876 76mm diameter in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse : Female figure seated right holding a wreath, the United States shield at her side, the border decorated with vignettes displaying the symbols of Art and Industry. Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, PHILADELPHIA, MDCCCLXXVI, a wreath within, AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISION, 271.96 grammes and 9mm thick, GEF cased
USA - Holland receives JohnAdams as American envoy 1782 (1904 restrike of the original by Johan G. Holtzhey) struck for the Holland Society of New York 1904 44mm diameter in bronze by Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Obverse: Netherlands offers a free cap (an analogy to the Liberty cap) to America, who holds a shield emblazoned with 13 stars and stands on the head of a sad lioness symbolising England. LIBERA SOROR, SOLEMNI DECR . AG . N19 APR . MDCCLXXXII , MEDAL STRUCK BY TH UNITED PROVINCES OF THE HETHERLANDS 1782 IN HONOR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, Reverse: A Unicorn lies prone with broken horn, TYRANNIS VIRTUTE REPULSA PRRESENTED BY THE HOLLAND SOCIETY OF NEW YORKJANUARY 1904, in Exergue: SUB GALLIAE AUSPRICIIS. as Betts 603, 51.28 grammes, GEF
USAPhiladelphia Exposition 1926 Medal of Award 76mm diameter in gilt bronze by Albert Laessle, Obverse: A defiant eagle protecting a nest with Independence Hall and a rising sun in the distance, Reverse: MEDAL OF AWARD in centre, SESQUICENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION PHILADELPHIA 1776-1926, Edge B.B.B. Co. PHILA, 154.57 grammes, EF in the fitted case of issue, this with repairs on the front lower corners
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in .999 silver 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameter, Obverse: Bust facing H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES . 1969, Reverse Royal Arms with supporters Prince of Wales feathers and Welsh Dragon below. DRAIG GOCH CYMRU numbered (0752) on the reverses, nFDC to FDC with a hint of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the blue box of issue with Metalimport certificate, Australia 1979 Swan River Colony Western Australia 150th Anniversary, a set of 4 medals each 44mm diameter in different metals, each with a different reverse: the first with Horses reverse, in silver (35.12 grammes), the second with Art reverse, in cupro-nickel, the third, with Gold prospector reverse, in bronze, and the fourth with surfers reverse, in bronze, all UNC in the blue boxes of issue, USA Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11 Mission 57mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello Obverse: Portraits of Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin facing, in space suits MAN'S FIRST MOON LANDING, In Exergue COLLINS ARMSTRONG ALDRIN 20.7.1969 AD, Reverse: The Apollo 11 Landing craft APOLLO 11 MISSION, numbered 2303 on the edge, 70.75 grammes of silver, UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate, Canada Mint Set 1967 (6 coins) One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the long plastic case, USA half Dollar 1968D Kennedy Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Tonga Two Pa'anga 1967 UNC in a slide case, GB/USA/Channel Islands/Ireland a 5-coin set comprising Jersey Crown 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, GB Crown 1965, Ireland Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce, USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy and Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 William, Duke of Normandy all UNC in a slide case, GB Crowns (5) 1977, 1981 (4) UNC, Gibraltar Crown 1970 UNC in a slide case, Australia 50 cents 1982 BrisbaneCommonwealth Games UNC in a slide case, GB (51) Decimal and pre-Decimal base metal coinage (50) and Sixpence 1930 VG, World base metal issues (46), includes USA (41) with Dollars Eisenhower (3) 1974D EF (2) and 1976D GVF, and $5.03 redeemable currency, in mixed grades some with lustre
Battle of Waterloo 1815 41mm diameter in bronze, N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust right ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Two clasped hands above a ribbon inscribed SALAMANCA VITTORIA PAMPELUNA ORTHES TOULOUSE VIMIERA OPORTO TALAVERA BUSACO FTES DE ONOR, all within a wreath, BHM 871, Eimer 1068, 39.25 grammes, EF
USA Land of the Free Sept 11 2001 5 piece 1 Ounce Troy Silver Medal Set each medal with a scene from the 2001 attack Unc in a black velvet presentation case
Medals and ingots 7-piece sets (2) 1975 The First United Kingdom Referendum each comprising a sterling silver medal and ingots (6) the ingots each around One Ounce of sterling silver Prooflike UNC with some toning, each set in the Birmingham Mint box of issue, North Sea Oil Medal 1975 45mm diameter in silver 40.50 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, with sample of North Sea oil, boxed with certificate, Ingot and First Day Cover issues by Danbury Mint (3) 1976 First Commercial Flight of Concorde the silver ingot toned UNC, with France 1 Franc 70 Centimes stamp, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Visit to the USA on the 200th Anniversary of Independence Silver Proof toned nFDC, along with 4x 13 Cent stamps, on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Stamp Silver ingot (73.54 grammes) nFDC with some toning along with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8 1/2p UNC on the envelope of issue, boxed with certificate, The Coventry Plate - 10th Anniversary of the consecration of the new Coventry Cathedral, in sterling silver, (197.43 grammes) by John Pinches, a limited edition of 1500, UNC boxed with certificate, The Roman Spoons a 12-piece set by John Pinches, each spoon with a different Roman portrait at the top of the handle, (total weight of the set 266.12 grammes) UNC with a few small spots, in the box of issue with certificate, in all, the lot contains a total of over 1.1 Kilos of sterling silver
Medallic items in gold (2) USA 1977 50th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic flight - Charles A. Lindbergh, Spirit of St. Louis, 2.83 grammes of 10 Carat Gold, Lustrous UNC in a presentation box, USA 1976 Bicentenary 2.32 grammes of 12 Carat Gold, Lustrous UNC in a presentation box, and a 9 Carat gold pendant mount with 22mm aperture, would fit a Gold Sovereign
Medals and Tokens (5) Allied medallion 1914 35mm diameter, Obverse: Seven Allied leaders, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, President Poincaire of France, King Albert I of Belgium, King George V of Great Britain, King Victor Emanuel III of Italy, Peter I of Serbia and Emperor Taisho of Japan. Reverse: A female figure representing Justice, right arm resting on a sword, which is impaled onto an eagle PRO CAUSA JUSTITIAE Good Fine, Capture of Portobello 1739, 26mm diameter in bronze legend with 'Admiral Varnon', Eimer 552 Fine, Pub Token Half Way House undated J. Wrigley Fine with G S 2 countermark, USA Token Chester A. Arthur 21st President 1881-1885 25mm diameter in base metal GVF, and Halfpenny Token 19th Century London undated Robert Warren, St. Martin's Lane, Withers 837 Near Fine
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
USA Centennial Medal 1876 Centennial Exposition 56mm diameter in gilt copper by William Barber, Obverse: Liberty placing wreaths on the heads of Industry and Art. Date below, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874, Reverse: Liberty kneeling with an unsheathed sword, other arm raised toward a sun. THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. UNC or near so, boxed
The Duke of Wellington's Victories in India and the Peninsular Warundated (1812) 50mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday. Obverse Uniformed Bust of the Duke of Wellington right LORD WELLINGTON, Reverse: A trophy of Arms, with standard behind, within an open laurel wreath, ASSYE . VIMIERA . TALAVERA . BUSACO . BHM 745, 38.76 grammes, EF, listed as rare by BHM
Medals and badges (19) a wide variety includes Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by Spink BHM 3517 VF, Lusitania Medal 1915 EF boxed, Prize medal (unawarded) 45mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA, Reverse: BOLTON WESLEY CIRCUIT SUNDAY SCHOOL COUNCIL S.S. FESTIVAL 1919 EF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia stands facing, holding trident, EF, USA (2) Vietnam Service 32mm diameter EF, Statue of Liberty 100th Anniversary 38mm in bronze UNC, Miniature Medals (2) General Service Medal Elizabeth II with Cyprus clasp NEF, George VICoronation medal 1937, in a red box labelled P.C. 875 Boardman, Badges (3) Civil Defence Corps, W.V.S Civil Defence, and Women's Land Army, in mixed grades
World War I Trio awarded to F.O. Bird, B.R.C and St.J.J (British Red Cross and St. John of Jerusalem), 1914-15 Star, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, GVF to NEF with some toning in places, the star with some surface residue, comes with paperwork stating entered France 29/3/2015, Rank Accountant
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 46mm diameter in silver, Prooflike UNC, boxed, USA Bicentennial 1976 51mm diameter in silver, Proof like UNC, boxed, Medallic First Day Covers (6) First Flight of ConcordeLondon to Bahrain comprising Crown-sized medal in silver with GB and Bahrain stamps, UNC in the pack of issue, The Test CricketCentenary 1877-1977 comprising Crown sized medal in silver, with 5x 18p stamps, UNC in the wallet of issue, The America Bicentennial Medallic First Day Cover 1976 comprising medal 33mm diameter in silver and USA 13c stamps (4) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA/RussiaApollo Soyuz Space link 1975 (3), the first comprising Crown-sized silver medal Proof FDC, USA 10 Cent Stamp and Russia 20 Kopek stamp, in the wallet of issue, the second comprising USA Medal Crown-sized in silver Prooflike UNC with 10 Cent stamp, the third comprising Russia medal Crown-sized in silver Prooflike UNC with 2x 12 Kopek stamps, these both on the envelopes of issue, and FA Cup Centenary Medal 1972 Aston Villa EF
Modern issues (6) UN Emergency Force Medal, unnamed, bronze original issue, About EF, Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal Lustrous UNC, Multinational Force and Observers medal 1982 Sinai Peninsula EF, United Nations Medal EF with some surface residue from vinyl storage, and USASouth Vietnam Medals with 1960 clasp (2), with fixed suspensions, both EF
The Official United Nations Medallic First Day Covers 1976 issues a 5-cover set each cover comprising Sterling Silver medal and USA 13 Cent stamp, on the envelopes of issue, housed in the blue album, UNC as issued
The United Nations Peace Medal 1974 by Franklin Mint Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, Medallic Covers (3) 1973 Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips comprising Silver Medal and stamps (2) 20p and 3 1/2p UNC on the envelope of issue in the white wallet, Berlin Airlift 1948-1949 50th Anniversary comprising bronze commemorative medal UNC and 4x First Class stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission 1975 comprising Crown-sized Medal Silver Proof nFDC along with Russia stamp 20 Kopek and USA Stamp 10 Cents, on the envelope of issue in the blue folder with certificate
USA. Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal 1909 101mm diameter in silver by Emile Fuchs, struck by Whitehead and Hoag for the American Numismatic Society. A joint celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the Hudson River and the 100th Anniversary of the First successful commercial application of the paddle steamer. 325.33 grammes of sterling silver. Obverse: A scene on board ship, DISCOVERY OF HUDSON RIVER BY HENRY HUDSON A.D. MDCIX . THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY HUDSON-FULTON CELEBRATION COMM. Below: A sailing ship HALVE MAENE, Reverse: Three seated female figures representing Steam Navigation, History and Commerce, above: a portrait of Robert Fulton (1765-1815) and views of New York in 1807 and 1909, in Exergue: FIRST USE OF STEAM NAVIGATION ON THE HUDSON RIVER 1807, EF or better, in antique silver finish, We note that smaller sizes have been produced of this medal in 51mm and 63mm diameters, we have not been above to locate another 101mm diameter example. An impressive and imposing piece, and highly desirable in this high grade
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
John F. Kennedy Memorial Medal 39mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust half-facing, right JOHN F KENNEDY, Reverse Kennedy standing, , in left field : '…OF THOSE TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS REQIRED' and his signature 25.68 grammes Prooflike UNC the obverse with choice tone, boxed with original receipt from 1968, USAJohn Kennedy and Robert Kennedy Memorial Medal 34mm diameter in silver Obverse: Busts left, conjoined 29.5.1917- JOHN F. KENNEDY - 22.11.1963, 20-11-1925 - ROBERT F. KENNEDY - 6.6.1968, Reverse: United States Eagle, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA UNC with Prooflike fields
World Medals (3) Germany - Mother's Cross Silver award, second class, awarded for raising six or seven children EF, USAWorld War IIVictory Medal with ribbon and pin EF with some surface residue, PakistanGeneral Service Medal with Kashmir 1948 clasp EF
Medals and Medalets (9) 1821 Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 25mm Obverse: Bust left wearing tiara, CAROLINE QUEEN CONSORT OF GEORGE IV, Reverse a funeral urn on a plinth BORN MAY 17. 1768 MARRIED APRIL 8 1795 on the plinth DIED AUG.7.1821 AGED 53, Fine with porous surfaces, Capture of Portobello 1739 Admiral Vernon Obverse: Half length bust, three quarters left in frock-coat and holding staff THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV.D. BY ADMIRAL VERNON Reverse: Six Ships entering Portobello harbour. HE. TOOK. PORTOBELLO. WITH. SIX. SHIPS. ONLY, in Exergue NOV. 22. 1739 Eimer 550 var. VG/Near Fine, George III Visit to St. Pauls 1789 29mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right GEORGIVS III REX. Reverse: Shield of Arms of London upon a crossed sword and sceptre Fine, Founding of Rome undated Romulus 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left ROMULUS, Reverse : a ploughing scene, in exergue: FONDATION DE ROME A R . I . GVF, Hannibal - Hannibal Crosses the Alps 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Dassier, Obverse: Bust left with large shield decorated with a running horse ANNIBAL Reverse: Hannibal's forces traverse the Alps, in the distance, flames and smoke from the fires employed to clear the route, in exergue ANNIBAL PASSE LES ALPES A.R.534 NEF/EF the obverse with a large rim cud, George III 1809 50th Year of his reign 25mm diameter in brass by Kettle and Sons GVF, France Medal 1825 Coronation of Charles X 26mm diameter in brass Obverse: Crowned bust right in Coronation robes, Reverse: King being crowned kneels on an altar, in exergue Remis 29 Mai MDCCCXXV Good Fine, United Nations 25th Anniversary 1970 31mm diameter in bronze Lustrous UNC still sealed in the packet of issue, USAVietnamWarService Medal with clip and bar NEF boxed
Medals (16) includes Israel (9) in bronze (6) and in .935 silver (3), State Medals (8) and USA The Society of Medalists (7) Crown-sized or bigger, in bronze, 1970s and 1980s issues, Medallic Art Co. New YorkLeonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa 64mm diameter in bronze, all but one boxed EF to UNC
Medals (35) a wide variety of subjects includes Explorers, Music, Arts and more, base metal types, the vast majority UNC in the boxes of issue, The Penny Black Stamp, in a Jubilee Mint folder with certificate, USA Quarter Dollars (77) all but two are State types, in mixed grades, along with a further group of USA State Quarter Dollars (72) Massachusetts (6), Georgia (3), Pennsylvania (6), Maryland (6), New York (3), Connecticut (6), Virginia (6), New Jersey (6), South Carolina (6), Rhode Island (4), Delaware (3), North Carolina (15), New Hampshire (2), in mixed grades with many UNC
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate and promotional booklet
Medals (6) Coronation of Edward VI 1902 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871a The Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922a The Official Royal Mint issue, GEF in the red box of issue, Coronation of George VI 1937 Eimer 2046a Matt finish 57mm diameter in silver, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Elizabeth II 56mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2086 by F.Kovacs, Reverse with view of Buckingham Palace UNC with certificate and newspaper cutting, USALouisiana Purchase 1904 Souvenir token in gilt bronze EF, Martin-Harvey 49mm diameter undated in silver? uniface By G.Danks, on a thick flan and weighing 115.96 grammes UNC or near so, boxed. Note: Sir John Martin-Harvey, Shakespearean stage actor (1863-1944) and star in the early film era, his film credits list six movies from 1913-1931.
USA The Union Fire Insurance Company of London, merger with the Victoria Insurance Company of New York 1896, 38mm diameter, 26.45 grammes af 18 carat gold, Obverse: bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, in the fields TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: A shield with four clasped hands upon it flanked by the Union Jack and USA flags, the American eagle and arrows above, UNION OF LONDON 1714 AND VICTORIA OF NEW YORK 1836 by F.Bowcher, for Spink and Sons. A/UNC with light scratches on the edge where possibly once mounted, the surfaces showing no signs of mounting, Rare, we note a silver example was offered in the Professor Wayne Newman Palmer Collection in a USA auction. No recent auction transactions have been recorded for the gold medal. The present day descendent of these companies is Commercial Union Assurance Company
Medal Churchill 'Salute The Great Coalition 1940-1945' 102mm diameter in bronze BHM 4413 awarded to James Stuart comes with stand, VF with some uneven toning, along with Five Pound Crowns 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary UNC (2), Crowns (6) 1953, 1965 (2), 1977, 1981 (2) EF to UNC, Medals (4) Charles Edward Stuart 1720-1788 undated modern issues 39mm diameter in bronze (2) UNC, Lord Herbert of Chirbury Founder of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, 23rd of Foot, TercentenaryMedallion 1689-1989 (2) UNC (2), USA Half Dollar 1967 EF, along with a modern Fantasy of a Ryal, Mary Queen of Scots in base metal, on the card of issue
The Duke of Wellington (2) British Army Enters Madrid 1812 45mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1025 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS. WELLINGTON, K.B &C. &C. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded shields of Britain, Spain and Portugal upon an plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII Fine with some corrosion. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter in white metal Obverse bust left, uniformed THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Reverse BORN MAY 1st 1769. DIED SEPr.14th 1852 within a wreath GVF
Medals, Tokens and Weight a wide variety (160) includes Neville ChamberlainMunich Accord 1938 set in a silver dish, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF, Coin Weight James I Unite VG, USA J.M.Brunswick Balke Co. Token for 12 1/2 Cents undated, Fine, 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens (5), Co-Op Tokens and assorted paranumismatic items in mixed grades a few EF
USA medal - Inauguration of George Washington, 1790, 48mm diameter in copper by J. Manly for S. Brooks, Obverse: bust left, truncation signed BROOKS.F., GEO. WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA. FEB.11.1732 below, Reverse. GENERAL OF THE AMERICAN ARMIES 1775. RESIGNED 1783. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1789 in ten lines, (Baker 61B) Fine/Near Fine, the obverse with some thin scratches, we note an example in Good Fine sold for £700 hammer price our March 2016 sale
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 in 9 carat gold UNC in case: USA The Bicentennial Visit of Queen Elizabeth II 1976 51mm diameter in sterling silver, UNC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, boxed: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver (2) by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC in the boxes of issue with certificates: The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher MP 1979 Britain's First Lady Prime Minister in gilt silver, by The Birmingham Mint: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 50mm diameter in silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal UNC on the Royal Mint wallet of issue: Belgium - Brussels Exposition 1958 26mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and toned, in white leatherette case
USA, Purple Heart (Roberto Aguilarmason B. Clayburn), Navy Cross, unnamed, Air Force Cross, unnamed. These three in blue cases of issue Together with 30 assorted U.S. medals in white album. Generally GVF. (33).
Medallic issues (11) British Banknotes (7) 50mm diameter in base metal each showing a coloured image of the Banknote and the subject portrayed on the note UNC in capsules, History of British Currency (2) 50mm diameter Farthing and Shilling issues, UNC in capsules, USA Medallic issues 500 Dollars with coloured banknote on the reverse '1922 Abraham Loncoln' UNC in capsules
USAGeorge Washington/USA Bicentennial 1776-1976 in .375 gold UNC in a presentation box, Charles A.Lindhberg 50th Anniversary of the First Transatlantic Flight 2.85 grammes of 10 carat gold UNC in a presentation box, USA Columbia Mint - Philippine Numismatic and Antiquarian Society 1976 in 22 carat gold UNC boxed with certificate, Isle of ManRoyal Sovereign 5.17 grammes of 9 carat gold by Pobjoy Mint UNC with certificate, along with an additional Pobjoy certificate
USA Assassination of Abraham Lincoln 1865 a restrike 76mm diameter in light bronze by G.T.Morgan, Obverse: Bust right, Reverse Legend within wreath, 1898 New York Silver Convention Medal, National Association of Manufacturers, 26mm diameter VF, Brass Token 1860 Civil War 'No Submission to the South' 21mm diameter VF, Silver Star Medal for Conspicuous Service No.2682 un-named, in mixed grades VF to EF
Medallic First Day Covers (3) 1973 EEC Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 Silver medal and stamps UNC on the envelope of issue, State Visit of the Queen the USA 1976 for the Bicentenary of the USA Silver Medal and stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Day of the Concorde 1976 comprising medal and GB and Bahrain stamps UNC as issued in the card wallet, Crowns (2) 1977 Silver Jubilee Silver Proof, 1981 Royal Wedding if Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof both nFDC toning in the boxes of issue, Crowns (10) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1980 (2), 1981 (3) EF to UNC some in slide cases, Medals (6) The Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1973 45mm diameter 1.58 Troy oz. of Sterling silver UNC in a slide, Silver Jubilee Medals 1977 in base metal UNC (2), General Election 1974 45mm diameter in bronze UNC in a slide case, Death of the Duke of Windsor (Edward VIII) 1972 39mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124 UNC in a John Pinches box, English National Opera 1974 50mm diameter in gold plated silver Lustrous UNC and boxed
USA 1976 Bicentennial - First President - George Washington, 18mm diameter, stated to be .500 Fine gold on the coin, with .375 on the edge, weight 2.44 grammes Prooflike UNC
International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal 76mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon the obverse after D.Maclise Eimer 1553, Obverse: Britannia seated, Left, surrounded by female figures bearing the products of Art, Science, Industry and Agriculture, a lion in the foreground, Reverse: 1862 LONDINI - HONORIS CAUSA in 4 lines within a wreath, in two halves, an obverse and reverse pair, in the style of electrotypes, EF and unusual
SwedenDeath of Gustavus III 1772 Obverse Head right GUSTAVUS III D.G.REX SVECIAE, Reverse Perseus protects imprisoned Andromeda with his shield while he turns medusa head towards sea beast UT MEA SIT. SERVATA MEA Virtute. Exergue : XIX. August. MDCCLXXII A/UNC in round box
Sir WinstonChurchill 1874-1965 by Ralph J.Menconi 1965 70mm diameter in bronze, for The Medallic Art Company, New York, Obverse: Bust facing three-quarters left, in high relief, SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL with 1874/1965 in the field, Reverse: London View of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, in the foreground; GB and USA coat of arms, UNC boxed
USASpanishCivil War Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Medal 1883 with ribbon and bar, bar title missing, USA Spanish War Veterans Medal 1892-1902 with ribbon, VF the ribbons with some fading
USA The Franklin Mint Presidential Ingot Collection a 37-piece set in silver (issued 1972-1974) each ingot around 325 grammes, comprising the 36 pieces in the presentation box as well as the Gerald Ford Ingot current at the time of minting FDC as issued, according to sources on the internet only 906 sets were issued
USA Silver Ingots (100) each depicting different American banks, 1970 and 1971 Franklin Mint editions each ingot around 65 grammes of sterling silver UNC
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy 973-1973 (minted 1973-1977) Silver Proof Edition containing 50 x 65 grammes sterling silver ingots, comes in the large wooden display box with hardback book nFDC to FDC most of the ingots still sealed in the cards, these cards now cut
USA The Fifty State Bicentennial Medal Collection (1972-1973) a 50-piece set by Franklin Mint each medal in sterling silver, FDC in the blue album of issue, comes with 90-page book
USA The Official Signers Medals - In Commemoration of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, The Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen original States, a 56-medal set, around Crown-sized, each around one ounce of sterling silver by Franklin Mint (1973-1976) FDC in the album of issue
USA Great Historic Sites of America, Numismatic a Medallic 49-piece set of Medal covers by Franklin Mint, (issued 1970-1972) UNC -FDC in 2 albums as issued with stamps
USA The Currier and Ives Silver Ingot Collection a 12-piece set, each ingot 81mm x 54mm and .999 silver Proof each with different scenes such as American Express Train, Clipper Ship 'Flying Cloud', The Life of a Hunter, Catching a Trout, Haying Time, Wooding Up on the Mississippi, The Road - Winter, Winter in the Country - The Old Grist Mill, Trotting Stallion, Yosemite Valley, California, Central Park Winter - The Skating Pond, and Home to Thanksgiving these one of the few sets issued in .999 silver, nFDC to FDC on the green cards of issue
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1971 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events or anniversaries from 1971, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover a little dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1972 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1972, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover slightly damaged and dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1973 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1973, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue, the cover dirty from storage, with accompanying additional hardback booklet
USA One Hundred Dollar Bill silver ingot, one troy pound of .999 silver (issued 1990 by the Federal Coin Fund) nFDC in the sealed sleeve of issue with certificate and stand
USA Postmasters of America 1970s Medallic First Day Covers (26) Franklin Mint issues with sterling silver Crown-sized medals and stamps, UNC in the wallets of issue, along with Postmasters of America Pewter Medal 1975 Benjamin Franklin Medallic cover
USA The Patriots Hall of Fame - Era of the American Revolution 1770-1789 Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge a 20 medal set, each piece depicting key figures and heroic deeds of the time, all Crown-sized and in sterling silver nFDC to FDC in the two boxes of issue
USA The Official Bicentennial Day 1976 Commemorative Medals (2) each 32mm diameter in silver, in the bookform cases of issue, The Great Women of the American Revolution a 36-medal set each 45mm diameter in pewter each depicting an iconic figure from the time and a brief account of their achievements in the era UNC on the cards of issue, Presidential Medals (2) George W.Bush and Ronald Reagan UNC, Dominica 1982 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franklin D.Roosevelt Medallic Covers (4) Crown-sized in silver with stamps UNC, Thomas Jefferson 1976 Bicentennial First Day Covers in base metal (3) in the covers of issue with stamps, America's First Medals 1970s issues by Franklin Mint (56) in pewter UNC in the boxes of issue
Tokens and medals a varied and interesting group (14) Edward VII Visit to London 1903 31mm diameter by Spink and Son NEF, Wirral and Birkenhead Agricultural Society 52mm diameter in silver awarded to Messrs Peter Patrick and Son for anti-sag gate hangings 1906 EF, France Watch fob of Schloss & co 1889 Universal Exposition 31mm diameter in silver, which reproduces in miniature the prize won by Schloss and Co. at the 1889 Exposition, NVF with fob mount at top, ArgentinaConstitution Jura 1854 32mm diameter in silver Fine, George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 Eimer 1007var. 42mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Gaming Counters (3) George III, Anne and Maria Theresa obverses VG to Fine, USA Hard Times Token undated (c.1837) 'The Constitution as I understand it', 'Roman Firmness' mule reverse, Fine, Duchess of Gloucester Token 1774 in copper by J.Kirk Fine, some scratches, Copper token by Sparrow of Bishopsgate, 1823 Ironmongers, reverse hot air balloon, 'ASCENDED AT OXFORD JUNE 23 1823' Good Fine, Farthing token or medalet George IV 1821 21mm diameter in copper Fine, Halfpenny 19th Century Middlesex Political and Social Series 1794 DH1016 edge 'CURRENT EVERY WHERE', Fine, plus an unidentified ancient coin
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in contemporary box (not Royal Mint). Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue A./UNC in the Royal Mint box. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver UNC toned, in the red box of issue. George VI Coronation 1937 The official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver UNC toned in the red box of issue. Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 by W.O.Lewis, Birmingham Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, with trident, shield and anchor, behind to her right a plinth with Crown, sceptre and drapery, in the distance, a ship and lighthouse, 46mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Sandy Horticultural Medal 1931 Reverse Sandy Place in silver boxed UNC, as part of a mixed group (16) includes many prize medals, EF to UNC boxed, and a Crown 1889 VF in a silver brooch mount, this boxed, along with an album of USA (88) mostly modern Masonic tokens with some wooden nickels, in mixed grades
Israel Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin 1967 a 4-piece set in bronze Victory of Zahal (2) and Liberation of Jerusalem (2) UNC in presentation box, along with covering letter from 1967
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 (9) Eimer 2118, 52mm diameter in bronze (3) and in silver (6) UNC in the red boxes of issue, one with ribbon toning. Men in Space a 5-medal set by Slade, Hampton and Son Ltd depicting Apollo 8, Apollo 9, Apollo 10, and the first American and Russians in space, each 40mm diameter in silver, UNC in the white box of issue with certificate. Men in Space, USA Astronauts 1969 UNC in silver, boxed. Apollo 11 Mans First landing on the moon 1969 in bronze UNC in slide case. Silver Jubilee 1977 in base metal UNC in slide cases (4)
Spain, Birth of Charles III 1716, by G.B.A., silver, 24mm., obv. Heads of Charles & Elizabeth, rev. female standing with child, 25mm. Cleaned, Fine, along with USA Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago, USA 1892-1893 bronze, cleaned with edge bruising, Home for the Aged - Sons & daughters of Israel, brass, together with six other US medals and a Vancouver Ferry token. Generally VF. (10).
1874 Chicago World Exposition/Elgin Watch Company 30mm diameter in White metal GVF, USA Nickels, mostly Buffalo types (64), USA Cents (12) 1902-1924, in mixed grades, Vatican Mint set of 2001 (5 coins plus 3 stamps), Crowns 1953-1981 (100), India/Indian Princely States (22) 15 in bronze, 7 in silver includes dump coinage also medals, tokens and paranumismatic items, a varied group in mixed grades
USA recent medallic issues in base metal (5) JFK, Lyndon Johnson, WH Brett and USA Mint these large and impressive 45mm - 80 mm and UN crown sized all Unc to BU
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
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy Heritage Silver Proof Edition containing 100 x 65 gram sterling silver ingots, comes with two wooden display boxes
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 8 of just 40 issued
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. Gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 21 of just 40 issued
GB and USA (10) RoyalSilver Jubilee 1977 in Silver Crown-sized (4), European Football Championships 1996 (2) Wembley Stadium and First Floodlit Match in silver, Silver Jubilee 1977 9 carat Gold Medal, The White Tower 1978 in Silver 51mm, George VI for Pa
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