A group of medals in white metal (7) 1827 Death of George Canning, Eimer 1195, BHM 1304 NEF and lustrous, 1830 Death of George IV, Reverse: a crowned urn on a plinth, inscribed DIED JUNE 26th 1830, UNC or near so with good lustre, 1831 Coronation of William IVEimer 1250, BHM 1485 NEF, 1842 Thames Tunnel Completed, 44mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, GVF with some lustre, 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, 38mm by J.Taylor, Birmingham, EF and lustrous with some contact marks, Ten Hours Bill 1848 Eimer 14213, BHM 2306, 39mm diameter, by Green & Co. London, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASCENT 8th JUNE 1847, Reverse: a family seated around a table, In Exergue: EVENINGS AT HOME/TEN HOURS BILL/1st MAY 1848, NVF, and Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, GVF
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
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B.Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
Accession of Queen Victoria 1837 51mm diameter in White Metal by Ottley, BHM 1762, Obverse: Bust left, draped, head almost facing, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY VICTORIA, legend on a scroll, Reverse: BORN 24 MAY 1819 DAUGHTER OF HIS LATE ROYAL HIGHNESS EDWARD DUKE OF KENT in 7 lines within a wreath, ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20 1837 IN THE 19 ERA OF HER AGE, EF and lustrous with a few small spots
Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter in silver by E.Thomason, Eimer 1221, BHM 1423, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM 1830, Reverse: Bust of the Queen, right, draped, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE 1830, 85.5 grammes, VF pleasantly toned, with some surface marks, listed as Very Rare by BHM
Alexander II, Visit to the City of London 1874, Eimer 1634/BHM 2981, Welch 14, A uniface reverse medal, Reverse: Londinia, attended by two cupids, welcomes the Czar standing opposite her. Peace, her wings outstretched, stands over the couple, To left, an altar decorated with the Russian eagle. SERVORUM EMNACIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES XVIII MAII MDCCCLXXIV. In Exergue: LONDINI VF, cleaned and lacquered, unusual. Joseph Fry Bicentenary 1928, 51mm diameter in bronze, by H.Youngman, Eimer 2013, BHM 4221, Obverse: Bust left, draped and wearing a hat, JOSEPH FRY 1728-1787, Reverse: A flourishing cocoa plant upon the globe, J.S.FRY & SONS Ltd BICENTENARY 1928, UNC boxed. Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118 EF with some rust spots, boxed with newspaper cutting, the box lid detached. Replica Oliver CromwellDeath Medal, original by J.Dassier 37mm diameter in white metal EF. 150th Anniversary of the World's First Public Railway, by the Nordon Art Company, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson facing, Father of the Railways, 1781-1848, Reverse: The 'Locomotion No.1' 1825 and British Rail High Speed Train 1975, WORLD'S FIRST PUBLIC RAILWAY. THEC STOCKTON & DARLINGTON , UNC and lustrous, boxed
ArgentinaBattle of Tucuman 1812 General Manuel Belgrano 48mm diameter, weight 48.91 grammes, Rosa 93. Struck in Potosi, Bolivia, Obverse: BAIO LA PROTECCION DE NUESTRA SENORA DE MERCEDES GENERALADEL EXERCITO with VICTORIA DEL 24 DE SEPTEMBRE within a wreath, Reverse: TUCUMAN SEPULCRO DE LA TIRANIA within a wreath, Edge reads ***VIVA LA RELIGION LA PATRIA Y LA UNION***. Good Fine. Cataloguer's note General Manuel Belgrano was a founding figure in the Wars of Argentinian Independence. At the battle of Tucuman, General Belgrano led the Army of the North, and defeated the Royalist Troops, led by General Pio de Tristan, who had a two-to-one advantage in numbers, thus halting the royalist advance on the North West of Argentina. This together with the Battle of Salta on 20 February 1813 allowed the Argentine troops to reaffirm the borders under their control. The cruiser ARA General Belgrano which was sunk during the Falklands War 1982 was named after him as was the earlier 1896 ARA General Belgrano, as well as Puerto Belgrano, the largest base of the Argentinian Navy. Many other small towns and departments also bear his name. These facts alone link the medal indirectly to many different historical events
Battle of Hastings 900th Anniversary, the Official Medal of the County Borough of Hastings, 1966 a 3-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising 57mm, 45mm and 32mm diameter issues, each medal hallmarked and numbered 47 on the edge, UNC to nFDC toned, total weight 148.4 grammes
Birth of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales 1841 49mm diameter in White Metal, by J.Taylor, Obverse: Busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, conjoined, HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA ANDPRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG & GOTHA. Reverse: Britannia with attendants, holds the infant Prince, In Exergue: PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF CORNWALL BORN NOV:9.1841 GVF/NEF on a slightly wavy flan
Birth of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales 1841 54mm diameter in White Metal, Eimer 1357, BHM 1992, WE 1357, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Queen crowned, VICTORIA BRITAN REGINA, ET ALBERT SAX COBURG GOTHA PRINCEPS, Reverse: Priest with attendants, holds the infant Prince, H.R.H. ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES, In Exergue: BORN NOV 9. 1841, NEF and lustrous
Birth of Victoria, Princess Royal 1840 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG & GOTHA MARRIED FEBRUARY 10th 1840., Reverse: Britannia, seated, holds the infant Princess, the scene blessed by a priest, a winged figure in the centre, BHM 1954, rated RRRR by BHM, NEF
British Victories of the Peninsular War, a bronze box medal undated, (1815) 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1075a, BHM 885, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington, left, uniformed, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: BY THE CONSUMMATE SKILL AS A GENERAL HE HAS RAISED THE BRITISH ARMY TO THE HIGHEST EXCELLENCE, & HIMSELF THE MOST NOBLE, EXALTED HERO, IN THE ANNALS OF HISTORY, all within a wreath, containing 14 discs with the names and dates of military campaigns, NEF, the discs with a small amount of tape on each
Calendar Medal 1776 38mm diameter in brass comes with an NGC ticket stating ' Ineligible type' GVF, Inscribed Iran 2000 Dinars (2 Kran) AH1303 KM#905, the reverse inscribed CASE. A. J.DP.R F A 850581 City view and BAGHDAD 1918 below, Fine, Ex-Mount
Centenary of Wesleyan Methodism 1839 a 2-medal set both 48mm diameter in bronze by C.F.Carter, the first Eimer 1329b, BHM 1895, Obverse: Bust left, draped, JOHN WESLEY.M.A. BORN JUNE 14th 1703. DIED MARCH 2nd 1791, Reverse: Façade of building CENTENARY OF WESLYAN METHODISM. 1839. 'THE WORLD IS MY PARISH'. In Exergue : CENTENARY HALL AND MISSION HOUSE LONDON. EF/GEF, the second Eimer 1330 variety, Obverse: Bust of Charles Wesley facing, three-quarters left CHARLES WESLEY M.A. BORN 1708 DIED MARh 29. 1788. Reverse: CENTENARY OF WESLYAN METHODISM 1839, 'GOD BURIES HIS WORKMEN, BUT CARRIES ON HIS WORK. and inscription in 6 lines: O FOR A TRUMPET VOICE, ON ALL THE WORLD TO CALL! TO BID THEIR HEARTS REJOICE. IN HIM WHO DIED FOR ALL! FOR ALL, MY LORD WAS CRUCIFIED FOR ALL FOR ALL MY SAVIOUR DIED, this medal not usually found with this reverse, mentioned as a footnote to Eimer 1330, BHM does not mention that these are known as a pair, EF with the odd small carbon spot, in a red 2-medal contemporary box
Charles I, Death and Memorial, undated (1649) 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Eimer 162a, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped, CAROL. D.G. M.B. F. ET. H. REX. &. GLOR. MEM, Reverse: A hand issuing from heaven holds a celestial crown ; below, sheep in a landscape VIRVT EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX. ALIJS, Good Fine or better with some spots
City of London School 1834 58mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1279, BHM 1680, Issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Façade of the school building, CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED BY THE CORPORATION 1834 I.B.BUNNING ARCH. Reverse: Knowledge seated right, instructs a youth who leans upon a tablet, inscribed IOHN CARPENTER 1447, and decorated with the City Arms FOR THE RELIGIOUS & VIRTUOUS EDUCATION OF BOYS & THEIR INSTRUCTION IN LITERATURE & USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. EF with a few small spots
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
Coronation and Jubilee Medals (4) 1897 Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 56mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BMC 3506, 74.35 grammes, About EF/EF the obverse with some scratches. 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (2) 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871a, the first GEF, the second EF with a tone spot on either side. 1911 Coronation of George V 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922a GEF, minor friction to the highest points only, the fields excellent, all medals in the Royal Mint boxes of issue
Coronation Medals (2) George V Coronation 1911 51mm diameter in silver Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022 the Official Royal Mint issue, VF, with signs of mounting on the edge, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 34mm diameter in silver, Bust of the King left, crowned and draped, 12.48 grammes UNC with some hairlines
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 64mm diameter in bronze by E.Fuchs Eimer 1870, BHM 3772, Obverse Busts conjoined, crowned and draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA Reverse female figure seated right displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 June 1902 bearing the royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey, beyond, above, a radiate crown, EF the reverse with a few small tone spots
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in bronze 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, GEF in the round red case of issue
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1146, Obverse: Bust left Laureate 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, 22.54 grammes, UNC and attractively toned, a very attractive example, comes with the round red case of issue, this with the lid detached, seldom seen in this high grade
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, by P. Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, 92.18 grammes, UNC with matt finish and choice, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314a, The Official Royal Mint issue, 82.92 grammes, EF toned, the edge with some light scuffing around the date on the obverse, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314a, The Official Royal Mint issue, 90.46 grammes UNC or near so, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci, Eimer 1315, BHM 1801, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, draped and wearing a bandeau VICTORIA D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: Reverse: Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, In Exergue: INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII EF and lustrous with some hairlines, in the box of issue
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 53mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: draped bust of Queen Victoria, crowned, facing three quarters left, hair in coif, VICTORIA CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER JUNE 28 1838 IN THE 20 YEAR OF HER AGE, in field SPES ALMA RERUM uniface obverse only UNC, the obverse design in the style of the 'Majority of Princess Victoria' medal by G.R.Collis
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Barber, Eimer 1311, BHM 1803, WE 92, Obverse: Bust almost facing, with head turned left, crowned, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: The Queen, holding an orb and sceptre leads a procession beneath a canopy supported by courtiers, In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28 1838, NEF and lustrous
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, BHM 1807, Head of Victoria left, garlanded with Roses, thistles and shamrocks. On a raised band: VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR: REGINA F:D: Reverse: On a raised stage, the Queen seated holding a sceptre and a orb is crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury. To the right she is proclaimed by the figures of Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia. To the left she is attended by Justice and Industry with a winged herald and cherub above, a lion, cornucopia and other symbolic objects below. H.M.G. MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 28th 1838 GVF/NEF
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis, BHM 1809, Obverse: Victoria enthroned, being crowned by Archbishop in the coronation ceremony, H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, Reverse: A map of the British Isles, with counties numbered, EF and lustrous, Rare
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in Bronze, by G.R.Collis, Eimer 1310, BHM 1805, WE 95, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Victoria enthroned, upon an island rock, is crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with Neptune and Mercury seated at the base. In Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. CROWNED JUNE 28. 1938. , 193.04 grammes, NEF with some dark tone areas on the obverse, in the brown box of issue, BHM lists the bronze type as R2
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 74mm diameter in White Metal, by G.R.Collis, Eimer 1310, BHM 1805, WE 95, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Victoria enthroned, upon an island rock is crowned by Archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, with Neptune and Mercury seated at the base. In Exergue: ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. CROWNED JUNE 28. 1938. EF and highly lustrous, with some contact marks, we note BHM lists the bronze type as R2.
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, in the round black case of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram, BHM 1486, Obverse KING WILLIAM IV BORN AUGt 21st 1765. QUEEN ADELAIDE BORN AUG 13th 1792. MARRIED JULY 1818. ASCENDED JUNE 26 1830. in 7 lines, a radiant crown above, within a wreath, Reverse: Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia stand before the King and Queen and observe the ceremony attended by Fame above, In Exergue: CROWNED SEPt. 8th 1831. GVF
Death of Lord Effingham 1791, 35mm diameter in gilt by J.Milton, Eimer 844, BHM 353, Obverse: Bust left, THO. HOWARD . COM. DE. EFFINGHAM. REI. MONET. PRAEF. 1784. Reverse: Britannia seated left upon a globe, over which she pours coinage from a cornucopia, PRO PATRIAE, Edge: NATVS. XIII. JAN. MDCCXLVII. OB. XV. NOV. MDCCXCI. AET. XLIV, 20.90 grammes, VF/GVF with some surface marks, unlisted in gilt by Eimer, the gilt type listed by BHM as RRR (Extremely Rare). Note: Thomas Howard (1747-1791) who became the Third Earl of Effingham upon the death of his father in 1763, became known as a strong neutralist during the period of the American Revolution. A proponent of neither side, he disagreed with the rebellion of the colonists, but also with their taxation without representation. In his protest against any war against the colonies, he famously resigned his post – an act which later garnered him attention in the new country with the naming of a frigate after him, as well as counties in both Georgia and Illinois. After his military career, he served posts as Deputy Earl Marshal, Treasurer of the King’s Household, Master of the Mint (1784-1789), and Governor of Jamaica (1790-1791)
Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze, by Messrs L.C.Lauer, Eimer 1855, BHM 3689, WE 1942, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA. QUEEM. OF. GREAT. BRITAIN. EMPR: OF. INDIA, Reverse: A reclining female figure, winged, regards a plaque decorated with a Young Head of the Queen. To the left, the Houses of Parliament, BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JANUARY 22d 1901, EF with some toning and two small edge nicks. (Note: Very few medals commemorate the Death of Queen Victoria)
Death of Taylor Combe 1826, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.J.Taylor, after B.Pistrucci, Eimer 1184, BHM 1258, Obverse: Bust of Combe left, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines within a wreath TAYLOR COMBE M.A. SEC. ROY. SOC. DIRECT. SOC. ANT. KEEPER OF COINS & ANTIQUITIES BRITISH MUSEUM DIED 1826 AGED 52, NEF/GEF the obverse lightly cleaned
Death of the Duke of Cambridge, 1850 61mm diameter in white metal by G.G.Adams, BHM 2392, Obverse: Bare head bust of the Duke of Cambridge, right, H.R.R ADOLPHUS FREDERICK DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE. K.G. 45 YEARS COL. OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS. F.M: Reverse: Inscription in 12 lines PRESENTED BY HIS FAMILY TO / (1st BATTn.s) J.HITCHEN, E.BELCHER, W.SHELDRAKE, J.CARTWRIGHT, J.TUCKER, J.BUCKMAN, (2nd BATTn.s) S.EVISON, E.MORGAN, W.ADLAM, W.GREENGRASS, W.JARVIS, R.DOGGETT/ WHO FULFILLED THE WISH OF THEI COL . IN CARRYING HIM TO THE GRAVE JULY 16th 1850, EF in brown contemporary case, the lid detached, rated RRR by BHM, apparently issued to each pallbearer
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the Official Royal Mint issue, attractively toned, in a large NGC holder and graded MS62, comes with the original Royal Mint red box
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BMC 3506, 83.71 grammes, GEF/EF and attractively toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Elizabeth I - Defence of the Kingdom (c.1572) unsigned, 23mm, cast, Eimer 48a Obverse: Bust of Elizabeth I left, crowned and draped, between Portcullis and Rose, QVI ИOS SIИE TE, Reverse: A castle on a mount, between Erbelow, a ribbon inscribed O QVAИTO (this worn) upon a sphere QVID HOC SIME ARMIS, Fine with an edge crack. The absence of a date suggest this medalet is unlikely to commemorate a specific event or occasion, and the devices of portcullis, rose and castle refer more generally to the solidity of the Sovereign and State
Engraved - Medal 1854 Obverse: Crowned Head of Victoria left VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: An engraving of a ship : PRESENTED BY Mr. EDGAR VINCENT TO JOHN ANGIER, MATE OF THE ULERIN on 12th JUNE 1885 VF and with mount at top, an unusual piece. The Ulerin illustrated in 'Famous Clyde Yachts' by Henry Shields
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 75mm diameter in bronze by C.Wiener, Eimer 1689, BHM 3128, Welch 17, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria, left, crowned, veiled and draped, with a continuous border of roses, thistles and shamrocks. Reverse: Londonia standing opposite the Queen, seated, holds open a gate at the edge of a forest, allowing passage along it's winging pathway. The reverse legend not struck, 173.33 grammes, otherwise VF/GVF a curious piece
First English Bible, Tercentenary 1835 44mm diameter in bronze by J. Davis, Eimer 1283, BHM 1691, Obverse: Bust almost facing, draped MYLES COVERDALE BISHOP OF EXETER, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THAT GLORIOUS EVENT THE PUBLICATION OF THE FIRST ENGLISH BIBLE by MYLES COVERDALE OCT 4th 1535 AND OF THE THIRD CENTENARY OF PROTESTANT REFORMATION CELEBRATED OCT 4th 1835 in 13 lines, VF the obverse with some spots
General Strike, Service Medal 1926 Eimer 2003, BHM 4210, 51mm diameter in bronze by E.Gillick, Obverse Helmeted figure of Britannia seated left, hand resting on a shield, holds out a laurel, in the field winged emblem of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company, between a rose and a thistle, FOR SERVICE IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY MAY 1926, Reverse: An allegory of three draped figures standing with their backs to each other, two locomotives resting upon their outstretched hands LARGITAS MVNERIS SALVS REIPVBLICAE UNC in the brown box of issue, the box with some tears
George III (2) George III preserved from assassination 1800 48mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Eimer 916, BHM 483, Obverse: Bust left, armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III.D:G:. MAGN. BRIT. FR. ET. HIB. REX, Reverse: A burning altar, inscribed D O M , above, Eye of Providence PERSPICIT ET PROTEGIT, In Exergue: A SICARIO SERVATUS MAI. XV. MDCCC., VF with some scratches in the fields. George III Golden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, GEO .III. BORN 4th. JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr 25th. 1760. In Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAR OF HIS REIGN OCT 25th. 1810, Reverse: Britannia attended by 3 infants holding a flaming heart amidst clouds, seated on a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Above: a radiate sun. THE FIFTIETH YEAR, GVF
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter in bronze diameter in bronze by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 VF with old mountings edge holes filled at 1 and 11 o'clock. Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) 38mm Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left VICTORIA REGINA, TO. COMMEMORATE. THE . 60th . YEAR OF. HER. MAJEST'S . REIGN . 1837-1897 Reverse: A1 FAR FAMED CAKES AND BISCUITS ARE THE BEST by H.Gruebert, London (3) VF, GVF and NEF
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, 86.35 grammes, UNC with Matt finish and choice, in the Royal Mint box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, 87.25 grammes, UNC with Matt finish with a little toning in places, in the Royal Mint box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, 86.31g, GEF with some light surface dirt, this possibly removable with care
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, 87.17 grammes, EF/AU in the Royal Mint box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in gold, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249 UNC with some light contact marks and hairlines, retaining considerable mint lustre
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, A/UNC and attractively toned, in the official red box of issue
India, East Indian Railway opened to Rajmahal, 1860, 73mm diameter in silver, unsigned (after W. Wyon), Obverse: Coroneted head of Victoria, left, VICTORIA REGINA Reverse: THE ESAT INDIAN RAILWAY PROJECTED BY ROWLAND MACDONALD STEPHENSON, GEORGE TURNBULL BEING CHIEF ENGINEER WAS COMMENCVED IN THE XVth YEAR OF THE REIGN OF VICTORIA, JAMES ANDREW MARQUIS OF DALHOUSIE K.T. BEING GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDIA; AND WAS OPENED TO RAJMAHALIN THE XXIVth YEAR OF THE SAME GRACIOUS REIGN : CHARLES JOHN EARL CANNING. C.C.B. BEING VICEROY AND GOVERNOR GENERAL. A.D. MDCCCLX. Legend in 16 lines, Outer legend PROSPER THOU THE WORK OF OUR HANDS UPON US! O PROSPER THOU OUR HANDY-WORK . Ps.XC. Named to W. Parker Inspector and Platelayer N.W.P. October 15th 1860, Pudd. 860.2, 90.83 grammes, VF lightly cleaned, now colourfully retoned
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1925, BHM 4079, The Official Royal Mint Issue, Obverse: Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, GORPHENAF MCMXI above on a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned ARWISGIAD . IORWERTH TYWYSOG . CYMRU M.G. 21.33 grammes, UNC or near so, an attractive example
Jubilee and Coronation medals (3) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W. de Saulles, (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC the reverse with a few small spots. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 55mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the Official Royal Mint issue, GEF. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC or near so, with small carbon spots, each medal in the respective Royal Mint box of issue
Jubilee and Coronation Medals (5) comprising (1) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 Eimer 1871b, BHM 3737, by G.W. de Saulles, 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue UNC or very near so, attractively toned with minor cabinet friction, in the original paper envelope, (2) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 Eimer 1871a, BHM 3737, by G.W de Saulles, 56mm in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC in the original Royal Mint box of issue, (3) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249, 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC with attractive toning, in the original Royal Mint box of issue, (4) Coronation of George VI 1937 Eimer 2046b, BHM 4314, 32mm diameter in silver, by P.Matcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC with some hairlines, in the original Royal Mint box of issue, (5) Coronation of George VI 1937 Eimer 2047, BHM 4351, 32mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, UNC in the brown case of issue
Liverpool and Manchester Railway Opened 1830 (2) the first 46mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1224, BHM 1459, Obverse: Bust left GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse train crossing viaduct in a landscape, BRIDGE AT NEWTON., In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER RAILWAY OPENED SEPT. 15 1830 GVF/NEF, the second, similar, in white metal, NVF/VF with some contact marks
Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant, 1897 (2) the first 38mm diameter in gilt, unsigned, Eimer 1813, BHM 3613, Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, with head turned three-quarters left, HORATIO . VISCOUNT . NELSON . In Exergue: BORN 29 SEPTEMBER 1758, DIED 21st. OCTOBER 1805 , Reverse: Ship at anchor, without rigging, 'FOUDROYANT' LORD NELSON'S 'FLAGSHIP', In Exergue: COMMENCED BULDING 1789, LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16th 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP, NEF with some edge nicks, in a red box with BRITISH & FOREIGN SAILORS' SOCIETY SAILORS' INSTITUTE SHADWELL inside the lid. Note: BHM notes that in the Earl of Sandwich's book 'British and Foreign Naval Medals' published by the National Maritime Museum 'records two examples of this medal in gilt bronzed', also an example with gilt portrait is pictured on the Royal Museums, Greenwich website, The second 38mm diameter in gilt white metal?, Obverse: Port broadside view of the Foudroyant NELSON'S FLAGSHIP, In Exergue: THE FOUDROYANT BUILT 1797, Reverse: Starboard broadside view of the wreck of the Foudroyant in a heavy sea, her mainmast over the side, in the foreground, a boat with men in it, WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16th 1897. GVF with some hairlines, a similar example is in the Royal Museums, Greenwich
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 36mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon, Eimer 1294, BHM 1745A, Obverse Bust of Victoria, left, with a wreath of roses in her hair, no legend, Reverse: HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS VICTORIA BORN XXIV MAY MDCCCXXIX within a wreath, 28.03g, NEF cleaned, with hairlines, in a contemporary brown box
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 51mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Birmingham, BHM 1738, Obverse: Bust Three-quarters right, head almost facing, her hair in chignons and ringlets H.R.H PRINCESS ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA. Reverse: Princess Victoria seated facing right, is attended by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia, presenting a scroll to the Princess, Fame above, holds a scroll bearing the legend ENGLAND'S HOPE, EF and lustrous
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 51mm diameter in White Metal by Ottley, Eimer 1292, BHM 1743, WE 12, Obverse: Bust left, draped, head almost facing, PRINCESS ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, Reverse: BORN 24 MAY 1819 DAUGHTER OF HIS LATE ROYAL HIGHNESS EDWARD DUKE OF KENT in 7 lines within a wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER ROYAL HIGHNESS ATTAINING HER LEGAL MAJORITY 24 MAY 1837 NEF with some lustre and some surface marks
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 53mm diameter in white metal by G.R.Collis, BHM 1734, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: draped bust of Princess Victoria, facing three-quarters left, hair in coif, TO COMMEMORATE H.R.H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA ATTAINING THE 18 YEAR OF HER AGE 24 MAY 1837, SPES ALMA RERUM in field, Reverse: Piety and Britannia seated on a pyramid on which there are three helmets, with the British lion passant before them, ILLA FIDEM, FIDES ILLAM, DEFENDAT, A/UNC and lustrous, in a contemporary round card box, rare, most commemorative issues for this type have the head facing right, of comparable quality to the online image of the British Museum example
Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 48mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1921, Obverse: Busts to left conjoined, HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT OF SAXE COBURG & GOTHA. Reverse: A scene of the Marriage ceremony, MAY GOD PROSPER THE UNION,. In Exergue: MARRIED FEBRUARY 10th 1840 EF and lustrous with some contact marks
Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 54mm diameter in white metal by Davis, Birmingham. Obverse busts left conjoined, VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ALBERT BORN AUG 26th 1819. Reverse: Victoria and Albert stand before an Archbishop performing the ceremony, In Exergue: MARRIED FEB. 10. 1840 GVF
Marriage of the Duke of Connaught to Princess Louise of Russia 1879, 63mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1662, BHM 3052, WE 1350, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, PRINCESS LOUISE MARGARET OF PRUSSIA. ARTHUR, DUKE OF CONNAUGHT & STRATHEARNE K.C. Reverse: Armoral shields of the couple, crowned. A ribbon below, inscribed MAR 13 1879, within an Ornamental quatrefoil, EF/GEF with some surface marks and edge nicks, in a presentation box,(not original)
Marriage of the Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863 51mm diameter in White Metal by Ottley, Eimer 1563a, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES AND H.R.H THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA, Reverse: H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES BORN NOV.9. 1841 MARRIED MARCH 10. 1863 AT AT. GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR TO H.R.H ALEXANDRA PRINESS OF DENMARK BORN DEC.1. 1844 within a wreath with the Prince's crest above, EF and with some lustre
Medalets in copper and brass (23) George III and Queen CharlotteMarriage 1761 Fine, Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 (2) GVF and NEF, Coronation of George IV (3) the first in copper, Fine, the second in brass NVF with some scratches, the third in copper NVF, all different, Grimshaw Esq. Mayor of Preston 1822 Fine, holed, Death of the Earl of Beaconsfield 1881 Fine, Death of George IV 1820 VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 Fine, Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 NEF, Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 VF, Death of Nelson 1805 Fine, holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria (2) 1838 Fine, and 1838 VF (both different), Marquis Wellington 1814 (2) one in copper Good Fine, the other in brass Fine, holed, Preliminaries of Peace 1814 GVF holed, France (4) Louis XV 1743 Cardinal Fleury VF, Louis XVI 1788 Royal token, Good Fine, Charles X 1825 Royal Token 1825 Good Fine, cleaned, Death of Ferdinand, Duke of Orleans undated (1825) 12-sided, Fine, possibly ex-mount, and a fantasy copy of Queen Anne Coronation medal this 25mm diameter in brass, Fine
Medals (4) Masonic - Grand Lodge of England (2) medal and pin /clip 'Founder' (no medal attached) both by Fattorini and Sons, Birmingham VF boxed, First World War pair to 26465 Pte. S.B.Fletcher EF boxed with ribbons, Coronation of Edward VII 39mm diameter in white metal by Fattorini & Sons EF boxed
Medals (9) many with a Naval theme, comprising - Erection of Nelson's Column 1843 25mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Sentimental Tokens by J.Kirk (2) George II BHM 166 NVF/Fine, William Beckford BHM 170 undated VF, Death of George Canning, undated (1827) 51mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: bust of George Canning left, GEORGE CANNING, Reverse: A LA CONCORDE DES PEUPLES, LIBERTE CIVILE ET RELIGIEUSE DANS L'UNIVERS 1827 Good Fine, Majority of Marquis of Bute 1868 BHM 2888 41mm diameter in bronze EF with a tone spot on the reverse, Death of Nelson 1805 50mm a cast copy with loop mount attached, PortsmouthNavy Week (2) Obverse : Bust of Nelson left PORTSMOUTH NAVY WEEK, Reverse: HMS VICTORY the ship sailing both 32mm diameter one in bronze VF, the other in White metal Fine, both holed at the top, Ile de FranceFrench Line 22mm diameter in white metal, undated (c.1949) Fine
Medals, Badges, and buttons (37) in base metal, includes a London County Council 1912-1913 bronze King's medal EF, a World War I Victory Medal, a World War IIDefence medal, and a small silver horseshoe 3.68 grammes, in mixed grades
Old Sarum - Stonehengeundated (1843) Obverse: a wooded and hilly landscape, in Exergue: OLD SARUM, Reverse: View of Stonehenge, in Exergue: STONEHENGE, with BENNETT SARUNM to the left of the exergue, 50mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 2129, by Bennett, unlisted by Eimer, but illustrated on Plate 151 as 1382. In a large NGC holder and graded MS61, rated RRRR by Brown
Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm diameter in copper by B.WyonEimer 1245, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH, Reverse: Five-arched bridge spanning river . LONDON BRIDGE, In Exergue: COMMENCED 15 JUNE 1825 OPENED 1 AUGUST 1831 GVF, Ex-Downies Auction 325 17-19 October 2017 Lot 659
Prince Albert, Freedom of the City of London 1885 77mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1717, BHM 3182, Welch 20, Obverse: Bust right, within a wreath of roses, shamrocks and thistles, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR EDWARD OF WALES. BORN JANUARY 8th 1864, Reverse: The Prince and Princess of Wales, together with the Lord Mayor, presiding as Prince Albert Victor received the Freedom from the Chamberlain. RECEIVING THE FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF LONDON JUNE 29th 1885. In Exergue: The City Arms, GVF/VF with some scratches and some dirt in the legend, this possibly removable with care
Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer WeddingMedallion 1981 38mm diameter in 9 carat gold, 29.33 grammes, hallmarked on the edge. Obverse: Small conjoined portraits left, CD monogram in field with the Prince of Wales feathers above, within a border of Wedding bells, Reverse: View of St. Paul's Cathedral ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL . 29th JULY 1981 Prooflike UNC with some light toning, Very Rare with only 10 pieces minted
Queen Mary 2 - 2004 The Official Commemorative Medal, Reverse: Side View of the ship QM2 above with CUNARD below. 38mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 39.94 grammes, Plain edge, Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 100 pieces minted
Queen Victoria (2) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 42mm diameter in White Metal by W.J.Taylor, BHM 1837, WE 129b, Obverse: Young Head of the Queen, left, VICTORIA BRITANNIA REGINA, Reverse: Equestrian figure of a knight, having thrown down the gauntlet FOR THE QUEEN In Exergue: CORONATION 1838 VF, the 'Young Head to left' type listed at Extremely Rare by BHM, Marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert 1840 Obverse: Busts left, conjoined VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN & PRINCE ALBERT of SAXE COBURG & GOTHA. Reverse: A scene of the Marriage Ceremony VF with some edge nicks
Queen Victoria 70th Birthday 1889 65mm diameter in gilt bronze by Messrs. L.C.Lauer, Obverse: Bust three-quarters left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a parapet, beside a lion, and holding the British Arms, 1889 in the field above. As Eimer 1747, BHM 3365, WE1586, but these three publications do not list a gilt bronze example. 114.75 grammes, Near EF with some edge nicks, presumably Very Rare
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the large Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in Gold, weight 94.98 grammes, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, Choice UNC with the odd tiny edge nicks, desirable in high grade, these large Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue.
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in Gold, weight 12.81 grammes, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, UNC with some edge nicks, GEF/AU with thin scratch in the obverse field, the Royal Mint issues now very sought after, in the official red Royal Mint box of issue.
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506 A/UNC, along with a silver ingot on a loop total weight 15.98 grammes GVF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 the Official Royal Mint issues (2) the first 56mm diameter in silver, weight 82.61 grammes Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506 UNC or very near so with a few small rim nicks and the odd contact mark, the second 56mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506 weight 72.76 grammes UNC with a spot in the obverse field, each in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm/ F.Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, WE 2000, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, and Art, left opposite these of Industry and Agriculture, at their feet below Empire, are Mercury reclining, and Time. Above: Two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath, between IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, a high grade example, 217.00 grammes, practically UNC and lustrous with some light hairlines, in the red presentation case and accompanied by the descriptive card
Queen Victoria, Visit to the City of London 1837 61mm diameter in bronze by J.Barber, Eimer 1303, BHM 1772, WE 62, Obverse: Bust of Victoria, left., crowned, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, below: PUBLISHED BY GRIFFITH & HYAMS, Reverse: Victoria standing beneath a canopy, attended by Britannia, is welcomed by the Lord Mayor, City Arms above, WELCOME, In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTYS. VISIT. TO THE. CITY. OF. LONDON. NOVr 9th 1837 THE RIGHT HONORle JOHN. COWAN. LORD. MAYOR, GVF in red box with gilt lettering on the lid
Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254, BHM 1603, Welch 3, Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832, crown above within a wreath decorated by the City of London Shield, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque, inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE FOURTH. In Exergue: 2nd and 3rd WILLIAM IV, GVF with some dirt in the devices
The Avro Lancaster PA474 Commemorative Medal 70mm diameter in Zinc alloy with bronze plating, the reverse with a plane-shaped genuine piece of Avro Lancaster PA474, UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Number 45 of 250 issued
The Kings and Queens of England by Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. In the red hardback album, total weight 60.63oz nFDC to FDC some with toning
The Queen, Prince Albert & Britain's Hope a set of three white medal medalets celebrating 'England's Pride', Britain's Hope' and Europe's Glory undated, by Allen & Moore, each medalet 26mm in diameter, GEF and lustrous, within the original shell 27mm in diameter and 8mm deep
Thomas Lawrence, Art Union of London 1860, 56mm diameter in bronze by G.G Adams, Obverse: Bust left LAWRENCE behind, Reverse: Standing figure of the Duke of Wellington unformed, from a painting by Lawrence, ART UNION OF LONDON 1860 UNC
Uruguay Medal 1873 Blessing of the Chapel of Ancon, 30mm diameter in silver, 11.62 grammes, reverse legend translates as: Paid for by various pious people and erected under the direction of Da Rosa Loyola de Larranga EF and attractively toned
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
Victorian Exhibition medals (5) an interesting selection comprising (1) Crystal Palace 1854 41mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. J.Pinches, Eimer 1487b, BHM 2549, Obverse: A female figure, lamb and helmet at her feet, opens the doors of Industry and Science to the Exhibition, Reverse: A view of the exhibition building, CRYSTAL PALACE OPENED MDCCCLIV, EF, we note an example sold by Heritage in December 2019 NGC MS64 realised $1080 inclusive of buyers premium, (2)The International Exhibition of 1862, 54mm diameter in white metal by Ottley, Birmingham, BHM 2735, Obverse: Bust left in Gothic style, H.M.G. MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: Fame with a wreath flying over a view of the exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF 1862, In Exergue: OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKE R.E ERECTED BY MESSRS KELK AND LUCAS GEF and lustrous in the original card box of issue, (3) The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. Lustrous UNC in the round card box of issue, (4) The Victorian Era Exhibition Earls Court Medal 1897, 51mm diameter in white metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, A/UNC and lustrous, in the red Spink case of issue, (5) The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal, by Dowler, Birmingham, Obverse: A globe with 1862 on a ribbon, surrounded by a wreath TO COMMEMORATE THE OF THE ARTS AND INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION BUILDING (WEST FRONT VIEW) OPENED MAY 1st 1862, In Exergue: LENGTH 1200 FT, WIDTH 700 FT. HEIGHT 100 FT. NAVE 85 FT. WIDE, HEIGHT OF DOMES 250 FT. DIAM. AT BASE 160 FT. COST £300,000., EF and lustrous, holed, in the original shell
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary 1881 63mm diameter in White Metal by N.McPhail, Reverse after J.N.Paton, Obverse: Bust of the Queen almost facing, Crowned, veiled and draped, dividing letters V-R in the field, XXI. ANNIVERSARY. OF. THE. VOLUNTEER. MOVEMENT. MDCCCLXXXI, Reverse: A warrior standing, protects the kneeling figures of Anglia, Hibernia and Scotia, in defence of their mother Kingdom PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, as Eimer 1682, BHM 3104, WE 1378, unlisted by Eimer in White Metal, GEF with some lustre, the high relief portrait of the Queen sharp and pleasing, some evidence of die rust visible in the fields, a most attractive example
North Korea (19) an assortment of medals including Order of the National Flag, First Class (2) GVF and EF, Order of the National Flag, Second Class (2) GVF and NEF, Order of the National Flag, Third Class (2) GVF and NVF, the second toned, Meritorious Labour Service Medal Silvered bronze, bronze gilt and red enamels, VF with some scratches to the reverse, Order of Soldiers Honour, Second Class GVF, Order of Military Service Honour, Third Class GVF, 1973 40th Anniversary of the Fatherland WarVictory VF with some damage to the enamelling, Order of the Red Banner of Three Great Revolutions NVF, Commemorative Order 'Foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea' VF, Order of Korean Labour, Type 2, NEF, Commemorative Order - Capital Construction NEF, Mongolia (2) 1982, 60 Years of the Peoples Army EF with full enamelling, Mongolia 1921 70th Anniversary of the Mongolian People's Revolution in brass with red enamel EF
Romania Medals (9) Soldier's Medal of Valour - First Class, Special Merits in Work medal, Armed Forces 20 Years Medal, Romanian Peoples Republic Armed Forces 10th Anniversary 1943-1953, 30 Years of Liberation from Fascist rule 1944-1974, Military Merit medal, Collectivisation of Agriculture 1962 (2), an agriculture-themed medal oval in brass depicting worker and tractor, with green ribbon, along with East Germany - For Excellent Combat, GVF to GEF
Alexander II, Visit to the City of London 1874 a 2-medal set both 77mm diameter in bronze by C.Wiener, Eimer 1634, BHM 2981, Welch 14, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed. ALEXANDER II RUSSORUM IMPERATOR. Reverse: Londinia, attended by two cupids, welcomes the Czar standing opposite her. Peace, her wings outstretched, stands over the couple, To left, an altar decorated with the Russian eagle. SERVORUM EMNACIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES XVIII MAII MDCCCLXXIV. In Exergue: LONDINI, UNC toning in places with the odd small spot, in the brown Corporation of the City of London 2-medal box with gilt lettering on the lid, the 2-medal sets seldom offered
Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Valley Viaduct Opened 1869 76mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams, issued by the Corporation of LondonEimer 1604, BHM 2906, WE 1126, Welch 11, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REGINA F:D: Reverse: City shield in the centre linking two wreaths, each containing a view. HOLBORN VIADUCT above and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE below. Londinia, left, with a scroll inscribed OPENED NOV.6 and Britannia, right, 1869 at the top UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, in the original Corporation of the City of London box with the gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 struck, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 953 hammer price £280
Christian IX and Louise, Visit of the City of London 1893, a 2-medal set, both 75mm diameter in bronze, by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1783, BHM 3454, Welch 26, Obverse: Busts, right conjoined and draped, Louise diademed, Christian IX uniformed, CHRISTIANUS IX ET LOUISE D:G: DANIAE V:G: REX ET REGINA, Reverse: Londinia seated left almost facing, beside a pedestal decorated with the Danish shield to right, and holding a streaming pennant inscribed WELCOME CHRISTIAN IX TO LONDON. Beyond: a facade of Guildhall In Exergue: 8th JULY 1893, A/UNC to UNC in the 2-medal Corporation of the City of London box with full description of the medals inside the lid, with gilt lettering on the outer lid, the two-medal sets seldom seen
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton, Eimer 1848, BHM 3684, Obverse: A soldier of the C.I.V proclaimed by a fanfare and welcomed by Londinia seated on a dais, , around- oak branches entwined with 14 labels commemorating the C.I.Vs various actions in the South African War. In Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V. flags flying on a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. In Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLVNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETVRNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900, UNC in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 550 issued
Colonial and Indian Reception, Guildhall, London 1886 a 2-medal set both 77mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Eimer 1726, BHM 3214, Welch 21, Obverse: A mantle decorated with the Royal Shield, crowned, from which hang three Colonial shields upon crossed flags, PEACE UNITY CONCORD on a ribbon below. TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL & INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL . LONDON 1886. Reverse: A detailed interior view of the Guildhall . In Exergue: City shield and motto, traces of a small spot in the obverse field of one medal, otherwise UNC in the original Corporation of the City of London 2-medal box with gilt lettering on the lid, the 2-medal sets seldom offered. BHM states that the Court of Common Council passed a resolution that in view of the approaching visit of our Colonial and Indian brethren to this country, it is expedient that this Corporation do recognise the occasion, and that a special Ward committee be appointed to consider and report as to the best manner of doing this, thereby cementing the bond of union between this country and her Colonies and her Indian Empire". As a result a service was held at St. Paul's and a reception and ball held at the Guildhall. There were 4500 guests
Colonial and Indian Reception, Guildhall, London 1886, 77mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Eimer 1726, BHM 3214, Welch 21, Obverse: A mantle decorated with the Royal Shield, crowned, from which hang three Colonial shields upon crossed flags, PEACE UNITY CONCORD on a ribbon below. TO COMMEMORATE THE COLONIAL & INDIAN RECEPTION AT THE GUILDHALL . LONDON 1886. Reverse: A detailed interior view of the Guildhall . In Exergue: City shield and motto, UNC in the original Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 450 issued
Mayoralty of the City of London 700th Anniversary 1889, 81mm diameter in bronze by A.Kirkwood & Son, Eimer 1752, BHM 3377, Welch 23, Obverse: Busts, crowned and draped, of RICHARD I. 1189 and VICTORIA 1889, facing each other, within two open circular frames; a vignette of seven interlaced circles, above, and one of St. George and the Dragon below. TO COMMEMORATE THE 700th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAYORALTY OF THE CITY OF LONDON . MDCCCLXXXIX. Reverse: Londinia seated, right, receives symbols of Mayoralty from St. Michael standing before her; above, a radiate crown. Beyond: St. Paul's and the Tower. THE POWERS THAT BE ARE ORDAINED OF GOD. In Exergue: 1189-1889 UNC in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 450 issued
Prince of Wales, National Thanksgiving 1872, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.S & A.B. Wyon, Eimer 1618, BHM 2928, Welch 12, Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. In Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal Procession and congregation, ornamental end panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left, and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAUL'S LONDON, right. Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, In Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872, UNC toned, in the Corporation of the City of London box with gilt lettering on the lid, only 400 issued, Ex-London Coins Auction A161 2/6/2018 Lot 996 hammer price £300
Princess Alexandra of Denmark, Entry to the City of London 1863, 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1561, BHM 2783, Welch 9, Obverse: Bust left, ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Londinia with attendants, welcomes Alexandra accompanied by the Prince of Wales, WELCOME ALEXANDRA, In Exergue: MAR: 1863 divided by the City of London shield, UNC in the red Corporation of the City of London box, some tears to the inner lid, the outer lid with the description in gilt lettering, only 350 issued
Victoria, Visit to the City of London 1837, 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Eimer 1304, BHM 1775, Welch 5, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Façade of the Guildhall, In Exergue: IN HONOUR OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON 9th NOV : 1837, NEF with some small edge nicks, in a modern presentation box
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