A History of the English Speaking Peoples a 50-piece set in gold-plated silver by Danbury Mint (1971) each piece showing key historic events from 55BC to 1945, many depicting historic coins, seals and various Coats-of-Arms Lustrous Prooflike UNC some with toning, in the album of issue, comes with all the information cards related to each piece, total weight 2030 grammes
Coronation of George I 1714 the official Coronation issue, 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 470 Obverse Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX, Reverse: The King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, About UNC/GEF with a small rim nick, rare to find in high grade
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in silver by B. Pistrucci, Eimer 1146, BHM 1070, the Official Royal Mint issue, 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 JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO, In Exergue: INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII XIX. ANNO MDCCCXXI, 16.53 grammes, About EF, nicely toned with some small edge nicks
Coronation of George VI 1937 (2) the first - Obverse: Busts left conjoined KING.GEORGE.VI & ELIZABETH , Reverse Britannia standing facing in an archway holds crown and flag 45mm diameter in bronze A/UNC toned, the second - Obverse Busts left conjoined GEORGE.VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH, Reverse: Britannia hold shield and wreath, behind: a view of Big Ben and Parliament, CORONATION 1937 below 38mm diameter in bronze EF
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary 1978 57mm diameter in silver, 88.37 grammes UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Westminster Abbey 900th Anniversary 1965 57mm diameter in silver, 87.17 grammes, in matt finish silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 85.00 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Ethiopia, Coronation of Haile Selassie EE1923 (1930) 30mm diameter in gold by Andre Lavrillier, 23.93 grammes, plain edge, as KM#X18, EF with slightly porous surfaces, comes in a wooden box with a crown on the lid
France, The Ligurian Republic annexed to France, 40mm diameter in copper by Andrieu, Brenet and Denon. Obverse: Laureate head right NAPOLEON EMP. ET ROI., Reverse: Liguria, head bowed, submits to Napoleon, in robes of a Roman general, In Exergue: LA LIGURIE REUNIE A LA FRANCE, 50.64 grammes, VF, the obverse with some old thin scratches
Friedrick Von Schiller - Centenary of His Birth 1859 51mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust three-quarters right, FREDk VON SCHILLER, Reverse a Bell within a wreath MORTUOS PLANGO with NATUS 1759, OBIT 1805 BELOW NEF/GVF with some surface marks
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249, UNC and attractively toned, in the red box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, 92.39 grammes, UNC with Matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Governesses Benevolent Institution Founded 1848 64mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2313 Obverse: Bust right: H.R.H. ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE FIRST ROYAL PATRON. Reverse: View of a building, GOVERNESSES BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOUNDED 1843, In exergue: Asylum Erected AD.1848 VF/GVF
HMS New Zealand Medal 1913, 36mm diameter in silver, by W.R.Bock. Obverse: The Arms of Auckland. THE DOMINIAN OF NEW ZEALAND, Reverse: The battlecruiser 'New Zealand'. TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND 1913. 30.05 grammes, NEF, unnamed and unmounted. These medals were awarded by the citizens of Auckland to the officers and crew during the battlecruiser's visit to the city 29th April-10th May 1913. In World War I the 'New Zealand was present at the battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland.
Ingots - Royal Palaces - a 12-ingot set in sterling silver by the Birmingham Mint each ingot depicting a different palace - Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Brighton Pavilion, Hampton Court Palace, The Queen's House, Greenwich, St. James's Palace, The Dutch House, Kew Palace, Holyrood house, The Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and Caernarvon Castle, total weight 379.83 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate, The Royal Standards - a 3-ingot set 1977 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee by Yorkshire Mint in sterling silver, comprising the Standards of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip and the Personal Standard of Queen Elizabeth II, total weight Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 35mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Head right CHARLES . PRINCE . OF . WALES, Reverse The Prince of Wales feathers with ICH DIEN motto on ribbon, INVESTITURE . CAERNARVON. Date below Prooflike EF and attractively toned
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 (3) Official Royal Mint issues (3) the first 58mm diameter in silver Eimer 2116a UNC, the second and third 45mm diameter in silver Eimer 2116b UNC, all in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Irish Surplus Revenue Dispute 1755 36mm diameter in Brass by J. Roche ?, Eimer 650, Obverse: Irish harp crowned PROSPERITY TO OLD IRELAND 1754, Reverse: Standing figure of the Earl of Kildare left, sword drawn, prevents a hand snatching money off a table TOUCH. NOT SAYS. KILDARE. In exergue: MDCCLV. Fine/VG with a stain on the obverse
Medals (14) 19th and 20th Century base metal types, includes Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886, 51mm diameter in bronze, Robert Raikes Sunday Schools (2), also Coronation types and Lusitania Medals (2) in mixed circulated grades
Medals (2) Death of George III 1820 Eimer 1122, BHM 1001 41mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, GEORGE III ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE OCT.25 1760. Reverse: An assembly of Biblical figures. Above -Elijah ascending in his chariot to heaven. ENTER THOU INTO THE JOY OF THE LORD, Exergue: DIED JAN 29 1820 AGED 81 YEARS, Kings and Queens by Dassier - Elizabeth IEimer 526 (No.79) NEF with a few Verdigris spots
Medals (2) Field Marshal Lord Raglan 1855, 44mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust facing, three quarters right, within a wreath, Reverse: A TRUE HERO, HE YIELDED UP HIS LIFE A SACRIFIRE TO DUTY GVF with some contact marks, Shipwrecked Mariners Society 1862 Obverse: Bust left ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, numbered in the field, Reverse: SHIPWRECKED MARINERS SOCIETY 1862 Good Fine, with scratched number in the obverse field
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737EF cleaned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition 1865 Medal of Merit 51mm diameter in bronze by R.W Martin and J.Moore Reverse MEDAL OF MERIT surrounded by names of artists, scientists inventors and other prominent people NEF boxed, the lid detached. 1901 Naval and Military Exhibition Eimer 1858, BHM 3734 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Vignette containing the busts of Edward VII and Alexandra NAVAL & MILITARY EXHIBITION, Exergue: CRYSTAL PALACE 1901, Reverse: Vignette containing busts of Queen Victoria and Albert , below - a view of the Great Exhibition building JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851 1901 NEF and lustrous
Medals a mixed group (14) 1897-1969 includes 1897 Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee, 39mm diameter in white metal BHM 3590, VF pierced for suspension, Medalet 1900 Queen Victoria Visit to Ireland 16mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1901 Accession of Edward VII 28mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, 1902 Coronation 35mm diameter by E. Fuchs, Eimer 1870 Good Fine, 1907 Opening of the Queen Alexandra Dock 51mm diameter by Spiridon & Son, Cardiff, Eimer 1900 GVF with patchy tone, 1911 Coronation of George V 32mm diameter in bronze, struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa UNC with suspension loop and ribbon, 1911 Coronation of George V - City of Birmingham issue 35mm diameter in bronze signed W.J.D GVF, pierced for suspension, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee Octagonal - County of Middlesex (2) the first 39mm diameter in white metal GVF with suspension loop, the second 32mm diameter in white metal EF, with suspension loop and ribbon, 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 35mm diameter in bronze Nottingham County Council Education committee GVF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal .British Made' EF pierced for suspension, 1937 Coronation of Edward VIII 39mm diameter in base metal 'British Made' Fine pierced for suspension with ribbon, 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales 31mm diameter in bronze Eimer 2116 EF and lustrous, and 1907 London County Council Punctual Attendance Medal awarded to K.Garbett EF
Medals in Bronze (4) Cambridge University undated (2) 51mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Winged foot within a wreath, the first GVF with some Verdigris, the second NEF, City and Guilds Ordinary Technical Examination, 51mm diameter by E.D. Jackman, awarded to Samuel Sant, Pottery & Porcelain Fifth Prize NEF, London To Brighton Relay Race, organised by the 'News of the World' 44mm diameter in bronze ,Reverse: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with inset of Brighton Aquarium, VF
Merit Medals by Allen & Moore, Birmingham (9) White Metal (8) Superior Merit 'For Writing', Superior Merit 'For Mathematics', Superior Merit 'For Elocution' (2), Superior Merit 'For Geography' Superior Merit 'For Music', and two with the legend 'REMBER THY CREATOR IN THE DAYS OF MY YOUTH, each 44mm diameter VF to NEF, Merit Medal in bronze 44mm by Allen & Moore Superior Merit 'For Writing' NEF
Olympic (2) 1968 Diamond Jubilee 80mm diameter bronze Pierre De Coubertin left facing portrait obverse, reverse world map with female allegorical figure Spanish inscription lists all the cities and dates of previous Olympics from Athens 1896 to Mexico City 1968 Unc. Los Angeles 1984 38mm White Metal Souvenir Medal Unc in perspex holder
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock) The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 78.33 grammes, NEF with some small spots, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, the box with some stains
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock) The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 84.33 grammes, UNC or very near so, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture. At their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time, with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , Bright EF with some hairlines, the reverse with some scratches at the top
Queens of the British Isles 1977 a 9-medal set by the Birmingham Mint each medal 45mm diameter in sterling silver, the reverses commemorating Margaret, Maid of Norway 1283-1290, Queen Mary I 1516-1558, Queen Elizabeth I 1533-1603, Lady Jane Grey 1537-1554, Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587, Queen Mary II 1662-1694, Queen Anne 1665-1714, Queen Victoria 1819-1901 and Queen Elizabeth II 1926-present, total weight 364 .13 grammes of silver, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Restoration of Sherborne Church 1849 39mm diameter in bronze by Allen & Moore Obverse: A Dove of Peace above a Bible and Crown RESTORATION COMMENCED JULY 1849, Reverse: View of the building, HOW AMIABLE ARE THY TABERNACLES , O LORD OF HOSTS Ps.84. V.1 EF nicely toned with traces of lustre
Rhodesia 1965 Rhodesian Independence 38mm diameter in 18 carat gold, Obverse Portrait of Ian Smith, left, RHODESIAN INDEPENDENCE 11 NOVEMBER 1965, Reverse: Cross with symbols of Agriculture and Industry in the angles, WE STAND BEHIND YOU, 35.59 grammes of 18 carat gold, UNC with matt finish, officially numbered 105 on the edge
Royal Exchange Opened 1844 Eimer 1390, BHM 2173 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen&Moore, Obverse: Conjoined draped busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Queen diademed, QUEEN VICTORIA & PR. ALBERT in a crowned open wreath on a wide border, Reverse: View of the Royal Exchange building NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, FOUNDED BY SIR THOMAS GRESHAM KNT:1566 etc. In Exergue: FIRST STONE LAID JAN 19 1842 BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, OPENED BY H.M.G.M. VICTORIA OCTr 28 1844, GVF
Shakespeare Memorial undated (1847) 38mm diameter in bronze by Allen & Moore BHM 2297, Obverse: Draped Bust of William Shakespeare bare head left, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, Reverse: View of Shakespeare's birthplace. In Exergue: THE HOUSE IN WHICH THE IMMORTAL BARD WAS BORN AT STRATFORD UPON AVON 1564 in four lines, EF
Sir Charles Napier 1854 44mm diameter in bronze by Allen & Moore Eimer 1488, BHM 2533, Obverse: Uniformed figure of Sir Charles Napier standing before a capstan and cannon, SIR CHARLES NAPIER , 'LADS, WAR IS DECLARED' Reverse: Starboard broadside view of 'The Duke of Wellington' ship, in exergue: FLAG SHIP within a rope circle, EF with a small area of verdigris on the obverse, Rare
The 2011 Royal Mint Silver Medal - Coin Minting during the age of the Tudors 63mm diameter in silver, 155.38 grammes, depicting many aspects of the coinage of Henry VIII the design featuring many of the mintmarks found on the coins of Henry VII UNC in antique finish in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The Pistrucci Waterloo 200th Anniversary Medal undated (2015) 250 grammes of .999 silver matt finished FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificates and booklet
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
Treaty of Ryswick 1697 Fortunes of Prince James 1697 (2) 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier Eimer 374, Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, IAC : WALIIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A radiate sun, partially eclipsed, above a calm sea CLARIORE . E . TENEBRIS, date in exergue, Fine. 1697 25mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier Eimer 376, Obverse: Bust left armoured and draped, IAC : WALIIAE PRINCEPS, Reverse: A radiate sun rising above a calm sea, OMNIA. FACIT. IPSE. SERENA Good Fine, the obverse with light pitting
William Roscoe - Centenary of His Birth 1853 47mm diameter in bronze, by Allen & Moore BHM 2515 Obverse: Bust left , ROSCOE, Reverse: CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH - DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL MARCH VIII . MDCCCLIII within a wreath, NEF
Abyssinian War Medal (1867-1868) awarded to W.J.Fellowes Asst. Eng. 1CL. H.M.S. Argus, Bright VF with no mount. Note : approximately 177 medals were awarded to H.M.S. Argus
First World War II Medal 1914-1918 awarded to 19909 Pte. E.F.Rigby 10th Canadian Infantry, EF toned, boxed with ribbon, comes with letter detailing the award of the 1914-1915 Star to Pte. Rigby, who was killed in action 9/8/1917. He is buried at Nelson Memorial Park, BritishColumbia, Canada
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
World War II group of six, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 and Territorial Efficiency Medal Type Aa, with INDIAE IMP legend, awarded to 871144 Pte. S.W. Quick A.C.C, along with Dunkirk Medal 1940, in bronze, an unofficial award to commemorate the Defence of the town by Allied forces during Operation Dynamo between 29th May and June 3rd 1940 UNC boxed
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