Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1748 42mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse George II right GEORGIUS . II. D.G.REX, Reverse : Britannia seated right, leans upon shield, regarding a sailing ship, PEACE NOURISHES TRADE Exergue: PROCLAIM'D 2.FEB 1748, 16.33 grammes, Fine with corroded surfaces
Legitimacy of Jacobite Succession 1749 31mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: A highlander stands facing, with a shield inscribed QUIS CONTENDAT MECUM and drawn sword, NULLUM NON MOVEBO LAPIDEM UT ILLUD ADIPISCAR 1749, Reverse: An expanded rose MEA . RES AGITUR, Eimer 624, 13.93 grammes, Fine with some residual surface dirt in places, rare
Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle 1749 42mm in brass, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS . II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated right with olive branch, regards an approaching ship, PEACE . NOURISHES . TRADE, In exergue: PROCLAM'D 2. FEB . 1748, MI ii 652/355, Eimer 620, 15.95 grammes, VF
Formation of the Free British Fishery Society 1750 41mm diameter in bronze, by L. Koch, Obverse Bust right, draped, FREDERICK PRINCE OF WALES, with GOVERNOR OF THE SOCIETY below the bust, Reverse: Fishermen on the shore with nets and barrels, a trawler at sea hauls in nets, FOR THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN, In exergue: FREE BRIT. FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL. 1750. MI ii 659/365, Eimer 629, 32.35 grammes, Good Fine
Loss of Minorca 1756 34mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: A half-length figure facing holding a staff and British flag, a fort firing cannons, to right, a ship BRAVE . BLAKENEY REWARD. In Exergue: BUT TO B GIVE A CORD in two lines, Reverse: Half Length figure of John Byng left, receiving a purse. A ship to right, Reverse: WAS (incuse) MINORCA SOLD BY (incuse) B (incuse) In exergue: FOR . FRENCH . GOLD, 11.87 grammes, Eimer 653, Near Fine with surface marks and edge knocks. The incuse lettering a later addition as worn in these areas. Note: John Byng (1704-1757) Admiral, gave up Minorca to the French after little resistance and was court-marshalled and subsequently shot. William Blakeney, Deputy Governor of Minorca was acclaimed on his return to England and given a baronetcy
British Victories 1758/1759 44mm diameter in brass, by J. Kirk (?) Obverse: Britannia, in a chariot driven by a lion, drives over French lilies, with Justice and Liberty in attendance. Above: FOEDUS INVICTUM on a ribbon, Around: Campaigns and their respective commanders SENEGAL. MAI 2. MARSH. MASON. / S.MALOS IUN 16. MARLBRO. / CHERBOURG. AU. 16. HOW. / LOUISBOURG . IUL. 27. BOSCAWEN-AMHERST / FRONTI. AUG . 27. BRADSTREET / DUQUESNE NOV. 24 FORBES / COREE DE.29 KEPPEL. Exergue: MDCCLVIII, Reverse: Central shield with an inverted lily inscribed around garter PERFIDIA EVERSA. below, a ribbon inscribed W.PITT AUSP. GEO II PR. MI. Around: Campaigns and their commanders: QUEBEC WOLFE MONCK. TOSWNSd. SEP. 13 & 18 / CROWN POINT AMHERST AUG. 4 / LAGOS BOSCAWEN AUG. 19 / MINDEN FERDINAND AUG . 1. / GUADALOUPE BARING. MOORE MAY.1 / NIAGARA IOHNSON IULY 25 / HAWKE QUIBERON NOV. 20 In Exergue: MDCCCLIX, The reverses coupled from Eimer 662 and 677, 30.36 grammes, Fine with some edge knocks and some residual dirt in the legends
Coronation of George III 1761 34mm diameter in silver by L. Natter. Obverse: Bust right laureate and armoured, GEORGIVS. III. D.G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse the king enthroned, left crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE. OVANTI Exergue. CORONAT. XXII. SEPT. CDDCCLXI, BHM 22/23, Eimer 694, 18.47 grammes, NEF with some thin scratches in the obverse field
Coronation of George III 1761 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter. Obverse Bust right laureate and armoured, GEORGIVS. III. D.G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Ribbon tie-ends extend straight back, listed as RR by BHM, Reverse the king enthroned, left crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE. OVANTI Exergue. CORONAT. XXII. SEPT. CDDCCLXI, 20.97 grammes, Eimer 694, BHM 24 GEF with a lovely tone
Coronation of George III 1761 35mm diameter in copper by L. Natter, The Official Coronation issue. Obverse: Bust right, Laureate, cuirassed and draped, offset to the left in the field, GEORGIUS . III . D. G. M. BRI. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. F.D. Reverse: Britannia standing regarding the King and holding a crown above his head, the King seated on a throne garnished with a lion facing right, orb to right. PATRIÆ . OVANTI. Exergue: CORON . XXII . SEP . MDCCLXI in two lines, 15.00 grammes, BHM 23A, Fine. Note: BHM states that the copper specimens are much rarer than the silver.
Coronation of George III 1761 40mm diameter in silver by T. Pingo, Obverse: Bust left, draped and cuirassed, GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX, Reverse: Draped bust of Queen Charlotte, right, hair in lovelocks, with brooch on shoulder. CHARLOTTA . BRITANNIÆ . REGINA. below: NUPT : SEP : VIII / CORO : XXII / MDCCLXI, BHM 30, 24.82 grammes, Fine
Irish Surplus Revenue Dispute 1753, 26mm diameter in brass, by J. Roche ? Obverse: Bust of the Speaker, almost facing, THE SPEAKER AND LIBERTY, Reverse: An Irish harp, crowned, THE 124 PATRIOTS OF IRELAND . 17. DEC . 1753, MI ii 674/386, Eimer 642, 4.44 grammes, About Fine
Marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte 1761 26mm diameter (2) in silver and copper, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, GEORGIVS . III . ET . CHARLOTTA . With REX ET REG on a banner below, Reverse: A cherub carrying a scroll inscribed FELICITAS . BRITANNIÆ. Two Hearts and a crown above, a view of London below dividing sprays of laurel and oak. In Exergue: DIIS AUSPICIBUS / MDCCLXI, BHM 17var. silver 4.10 grammes, Fine, copper 5.67 grammes, About Fine, the reverse with a rim cud
William Pitt - The Repeal of the Stamp Act 1766 40mm diameter in copper by L. Pingo, Obverse: Bust left GVLIELMVS PITT, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines THE MAN / WHO . HAVING / SAVED THE / PARENT . PLEADED / WITH SUCCESS / FOR HER / CHILDREN, BHM 100, Eimer 713, 20.51 grammes, EF, the obverse with some tone spots, the reverse with minor pitting in places
Netherlands - Calendar medal 1767 38mm diameter in brass, by Visser (Amsterdam) Obverse: bust of William of Orange right, WILLEM . DE . VDE. PR . VAN . ORAN . Reverse: Calendar with date above and Visser signature in the last segment VOOR . HET . IAAR ONZES . HEEREN . AMSTERDAMSE. Van Loon 398, 16.00 grammes, Near Fine, weakly struck in the centre of the reverse
Death of John Bell 1770 35mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: A shield dividing two insects and legend, ANNO XXVII / NAT. MDCCXXXVI / DENAT. /MDCCLXX (Year 27. Born 1736, Died 1770). Around : IOHANNI BELL NATVRÆ ET ANTIQVITATIS INDAGATORI , Reverse: A funerary urn on a plinth inscribed SEDVLO FELICI PROBO Around: LABIA SCIENTIÆ VAS PRETIOSVM, BHM 143, 21.33 grammes, NEF/GVF, listed as RR by BHM
Death of Thomas Snelling 1773 40mm diameter in bronze by L. Pingo, Obverse: bust right, draped, THOMAS SNELLING, Reverse: OBIIT DIE II MAI MDCCLXXIII ETAT LXI, in 5 lines within a wreath, MERVISTI, BHM 180, Eimer 749, 26.26 grammes, EF, the reverse with minor surface marks. Note: Thomas Snelling (1712-1773) numismatist and antiquary was author of various works cataloguing British and continental coinage. He was the most celebrated London Coin dealer of his day with premises in Fleet Street patronised by members of the Royal family
40th Wedding Anniversary of Peter and Mary Mullman 33mm diameter in copper, by T. Pingo, Obverse: Conjoined draped busts of Peter and Mary Mullman right, LIVING IN LAWFULL WEDLOCK 40 YEARS / PET . MULLMAN A. 68 MARY CHISWELL A.61, Reverse: View of a building, hill to left with gazebo at the top, KIRBY HALL, Exergue: 28 APR. 1774, BHM 191, Toned UNC with old ticket. Note: Peter Mullman, eminent Dutch Merchant of Kirby Hall, Essex, married Mary Trench Chiswell, daughter of Richard Chiswell of Debden Hall, near Newport and Saffron Walden. This unusual medal was a private commission in 1774 from noted medallist Thomas Pingo
France - Paris School of Surgery 1775 33mm diameter in silver (2), signed Du Viv. Obverse: Colonnade of the façade of the Paris School of Surgery, SALUTI PUBLICAE, Exergue: SCHOLAE REGIAE CHIRURG PAR 1775, Reverse: Female figure standing facing leans on a pillar, holding a wreath, a tablet inscribed R. BROUTAE B.Q VIXIT D. leans against the pillar. To the right an overturned urn overflowing with coins and an obelisk, VETAT MORI. Exergue: REGIA INSCRIP ET HUM. LITTER. ACADEMIA, signed DUVIV., the first 10.65 grammes, EF, the second 9.86 grammes, EF with a small planchet clip
France - Paris School of Surgery 1775 33mm diameter in silver (2), signed Du Viv. Obverse: Colonnade of the façade of the Paris School of Surgery, SALUTI PUBLICAE, Exergue: SCHOLAE REGIAE CHIRURG PAR 1775, Reverse: Female figure standing facing leans on a pillar, holding a wreath, a tablet inscribed R. BROUTAE B.Q VIXIT D. leans against the pillar. To the right an overturned urn overflowing with coins and an obelisk, VETAT MORI. Exergue: REGIA INSCRIP ET HUM. LITTER. ACADEMIA, signed DUVIV., the first 10.40 grammes, EF with some small spots, the second 9.76 grammes, EF/NEF
Death of Prince Charles (III) 1788 53mm diameter by G. Hamerani, Bust right, draped, HEN . IX . MAG . BRIT . FR . ET . HIB . REX . FID . DEF . CARD . EP . TVSC, Reverse: Religion standing in foreground holding cross and bible, lion couchant, cardinal's hat and crown at her feet. Beyond: A view of St. Peter's, Rome, In exergue: AN . MDCCLXXXVIII , BHM 282, Eimer 823, 46.54g, About EF with some minor marks in the reverse field
George III - Recovery From Illness 1789 33mm diameter in white metal by C. James, Obverse Bust right GOD SAVE THE KING 1788 below, Reverse: WHEN WE FORGET HIM MAY GOD FORGET US, in 6 lines, Exergue: RESTRORED TO HEALTH MARCH 1789, BHM 302, 10.96 grammes, NEF with some small spots
Membership Club Union Token 1788 Society Ticket, 25mm diameter in bronze, both obverse and reverse showing clasped hand with legend UNION above and 1788 below, possibly with USA or Mormon connections, 5.46 grammes, Good Fine
Christ's Hospital School, Marker's Prize, 1553, 35mm diameter in silver, undated (struck c.1790) Obverse Bust of Edward VI right, Reverse open book with HEAR.READ.MARK.LEARN above, Exergue: CHRISTS HOSPITAL INST.MDLIII, Edge reading (the name of the marker) ALEXANDER E.G.MOORE 1882, 16.70 grammes, Eimer 29, A/UNC with deep toning
Death of Lord Effingham, Master of the Mint 1791, 35mm diameter in gilt copper, by J. Milton. Obverse: Bust of Lord Effingham left THO . HOWARD . COM .DE . EFFINGHAM . REI . MONET . PRÆF 1784, Reverse: Britannia seated left on a globe with shield and spear, , at her side is a cornucopia overflowing with coins and medals, PRO PATRIÆ, Edge: NATUS . XIII . JAN . MDCCXLVII . OB . XV . NOV . MDCCXCI . AET . XLIV, BHM 353, Eimer 844, 20.90 grammes, GVF/NEF with some darker toning areas, listed as RRR by BHM
German States - Prussia, Breslau, 32mm diameter in silver by Johann Reich, Obverse: A crowned female figure kneels, mourning at a tomb with bust of Friedrich Wilhelm II, DURCH HULD UND GNADE EWIG UNVERGESSLICH. Reverse: Sun over a city view ENTWEICHT BRESLAUS BURGER GRUKKENDER KUMER Exergue: IN FEBRUAR 1791, 9.77 grammes, VF
Marriage of George, Prince of Wales to Caroline of Brunswick 1795 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Draped bust of Princess Caroline, left, CAROLINE . QUEEN CONSORT OF ENGLAND. Reverse: Imperial Crown in splendour, BORN MAY 17 1768 , MARRIED APRIL 8, 1795. 4.91 grammes, BHM 399, NEF/GVF
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: Bust almost facing, EARL St. VINCENT DEFEATED THE SPANISH FLEET, Reverse: Two infant genii display an earl's coronet and British ensign above the sea, VALOUR REWARDED. In Exergue: FEB 14 1797 FOUR SHIPS TAKEN OFF CAPE St. VINCENT in 3 lines, BHM 433, Eimer 883, 29.58 grammes, NEF with a flan flaw on the obverse
Battle of Cape St. Vincent 1797 41mm diameter in White Metal, by G.Mills/ N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust left ADMIRAL EARL St. VINCENT G C B, Reverse: Victory hovering above two Spanish ships, at which she hurls thunderbolts, , Exergue: SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED OFF CAPE ST. VINCENT XIV FEBy. MDCCCLXXXXVII, 30.00 grammes, Eimer 882, BHM 438, EF and lustrous with minor contact marks and hairlines
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Obverse: bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 Eimer 893, BHM 452, A/UNC with traces of lustre
British Victories 1798, 48mm diameter in copper by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: bust left, armoured and draped, GEORGIUS III . D:G. M. BR. FR. ET. H. REX. Reverse: Britannia seated right, amongst arms and trophies, holds up a figure of Victory. MARI VICTRIX. TERRAQUE . INVICTA. In Exergue: AVITUM TRANSCENDIT HONOREM MDCCXCVIII. BHM 458, Eimer 897, 53.68 grammes, About EF with some spots and surface marks
Capture of Helder Point 1799 40mm diameter in bronze, by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, head turned to left SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K.B. LIEUTENANT GENERAL . Reverse: Column on rock decorated with a crown and flags, , with sea and peninsular beyond, PATRIAE INFELICI FIDELIS , Exergue, : :LANDED IN HOLLAND & TOOK HELDER POINT AUG: 27 1799, 28.65 grammes, Eimer 910, BHM 477, GVF with some small rim nicks
Death of Earl Howe 1799 38mm diameter in copper by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Howe left, uniformed, EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET MDCCXCIX. Reverse: A trophy of arms and a rostral column decorated with the prows of ships and inscribed MEMORAe.VICTORY JUNE 1st. MDCCXCIV. In Exergue: FRENCH FLEET DEFEATd./ VII SHIPS TAKEN, 25.90 grammes, BHM 468, EF with reflective fields and a small spot on the bust
Death of Earl Howe 1799 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Howe left, uniformed, EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET MDCCXCIX. Reverse: A trophy of arms and a rostral column decorated with the prows of ships and inscribed MEMORAe.VICTORY JUNE 1st. MDCCXCIV. In Exergue: FRENCH FLEET DEFEATd./ VII SHIPS TAKEN, 23.00 grammes, BHM 468, EF and lustrous with some contact marks and hairlines
Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty 1799, 38mm diameter in copper by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Spencer left wearing naval uniform EARL SPENCER FRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, Below : APPOINTED MAR 9. 1795, Reverse: Victory standing, blowing a trumpet, DECORI DECUS ADDIT AVITO. In Exergue: UNDER WISE COUNSELS / THE BRITISH NAVY / TRIUMPHS. / MDCCXCIX. in four lines, BHM 471, 26.04 grammes, About EF with a few small spots
Earl Spencer, First Lord of the Admiralty 1799, 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon Sr. Obverse: Bust of Earl Spencer left wearing naval uniform EARL SPENCER FRST LORD OF THE ADMIRALTY, Below : APPOINTED MAR 9. 1795, Reverse: Victory standing, blowing a trumpet, DECORI DECUS ADDIT AVITO. In Exergue: UNDER WISE COUNSELS / THE BRITISH NAVY / TRIUMPHS. / MDCCXCIX. in four lines, BHM 471, 23.68 grammes, Near EF with some contact marks and hairlines
William Pitt 1799, 54mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Draped bust left WILLIAM PITT, APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC: 1783, Reverse: Legend in 12 lines: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40 all within a wreath, 69.04 grammes, BHM 470, EF/GEF
Charles James Fox 1800, 53mm diameter in bronze, by J.G. Hancock Obverse: Bust right CHARLES JAMES FOX, Born January 13 1749 Reverse: Legend in 11 lines WITH LEARNING ELOQUENCE AND ZEAL HE MAINTAINS THE RIGHTS OF A FREE AND LOYAL PEOPLE 1800 all within a wreath. 69.62 grammes, BHM 488, EF
GB and a few World medals a mixed group (114) base metal types 19th and 20th Century, a wide variety of subjects covered, many Coronation and Jubilee types, several are local issues, also includes Handel Centenary Festival 1859 51mm in bronze, The Building for the Great Exhibition London 1851 74mm diameter in copper?, Prince Edward Recovery from Illness 1872 in White Metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 in White Metal, Prince Albert England's Pride undated 27mm in White metal, also includes many Edward VIII types, along with Sentimental Token 1773 Queen Charlotte, a group of brass, bronze and White metal medalets and gaming counters, these include George IV and Victoria-related items, an interesting selection, in mixed grades many VF or better, some holed
George III preserved From Assassination 1800 38mm diameter in bronze, by P. Kempson, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE. Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION below: MAY 15 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing the portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow with a shield GOD SAVE THE KING, 28.54 grammes, BHM 486, GVF/NEF. The assassin was James Hadfield a member of a millennialist group who believed that if he himself was killed by the British Government the second coming of Christ would follow. Hadfield was acquitted of treason for reasons of insanity leading to major additions to in British statutory law namely Criminal Lunatics Act 1800 and Treason Act 1800 which resulted in Hadfield being detained till he died in 1841 in Bedlam.
George III Preserved from Assassination 1800, 48mm in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, 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. BHM 483, Eimer 916, 53.91 grammes, NEF
Admiral Lord Keith and the Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby 1801 49mm diameter by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust left LORD KEITH K.B. VICE ADMIRAL OF THE RED Reverse: A Scottish soldier standing, leaning against a pedestal regarding an urn on which is a medallion of Abercromby, Trophy of Arms behind. 1801 - SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY WOUNDED MARCH 21 DIED MARCH 28, 61.39 grammes, BHM 507, Eimer 931, VF/NEF with some light contact marks and small rim nicks
Death of Sir Ralph Abercromby 1801 40mm diameter in bronze by. T. Halliday? Obverse: Bust facing, uniformed, head turned to left SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE K.B. LIEUTENANT GENERAL ., Reverse: Britannia lying weeping before a tomb inscribed WOUNDED MAR.21 DIED MAR.28 1801, Exergue: FRENCH DEFEATED/ MAR. 21 1801 in two lines, Palm tree and pyramids in the distance, 30.80 grammes, BHM 505, unlisted by Eimer, VF/GVF
Egypt Delivered 1801 41mm diameter in bronze by Webb for Mudie Obverse: Bust three-quarters left uniformed . MAJOR GEN. LORD HUTCHINSON Reverse: Exchanging a treaty, Hutchinson stands facing the Bey of Egypt, who hold the reins of a rearing horse, a pyramid beyond. Eimer 934, BHM 509, UNC toned with minor contact marks
Preliminaries For The Peace of Amiens 1801 38mm in copper by H. Kettle, Obverse: Oval Shield on crossed swords, PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GRETA BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1st 1801, Reverse: Peace standing on a quay holding an olive branch and emptying a cornucopia, bales at her side, ships at sea, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, ears of corn in exergue. BHM 516. 28.25 grammes, NEF, Peace of Amiens 1802 38mm diameter in Copper by J.G. Hancock, Obverse Bust left, uniformed MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS. Reverse Britannia seated beside a cherub, holds a tablet inscribed AD (dington) H (awkesbury) COR (nwallis) BUO (naparte) A medallion of George III on her lap. POST NUBILA PHOEBUS. Exergue DEFINITIVE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802, BHM 539, 30.36 grammes, EF with some spots and contact marks, Death of Caroline 1731 Dassier’s “Kings and Queens of England” Series, 40mm diameter in bronze, CAROLINA · D · G · MAG · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REG ·, draped bust right, wearing stephane; J · DASSIER below / DILECTA DEO ET HOMINIBUS. (Beloved to God and men), Charity seated facing slightly right on knoll, head downward to left, holding nursing infant in lap and extending hand to child to right standing facing. reading from book; to left, child on knoll peering at Charity from behind; child seated right on ground, writing document with quill; I · D · in exergue. 31.09 grammes GVF
Peace of Amiens 1802 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust of the Marquis Cornwallis, bare head left, Above: MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS, Reverse: Britannia seated right, holding plaque bearing the head of George III. A cherub holding a table inscribed with the names of the ministers responsible for drawing up the Treaty of Amiens. POST NUBILA PHOEBUS. In Exergue: DEFINITIVE TREATY / CONCLUDED 1802, BHM 539, 21.37 grammes NEF/GVF with some contact marks
William Betty 1804 45mm diameter in Pewter by J. Westwood, Obverse: Bust facing, turned to right, draped, WILLIAM HENRY WEST BETTY. / BORN 13th SEPTr. 1791, Reverse: Inscription in 12 lines within an open wreath BRITISH / TRAGEDIAN / WITH / FEELING / AND PROPRIETY / HE / ASTONISHES THE / JUDICIOUS / OBSERVERS OF / HUMAN / NATURE / 1804, 32.28 grammes, BHM 560, Good Fine, listed as Rare by BHM
Battle of Trafalgar Nelson Memorial 1805 40mm diameter in silver by A. Abramson, Obverse: Bust of Nelson right, uniformed, HORATIVS NELSON, Reverse: Rostral column adorned with four prows, laurel wreaths and anchors, its base decorated with a figure of Victory FAMAM QVI TERMINAT ASTRIS . In Exergue: VINC . HISP . ET . GALL . CLASS . CECEDIT . D . XXI . OCT . MDCCCV, BHM 574, Eimer 964, 17.65 grammes, EF and with attractive colourful tone, the fields prooflike, with a small dig near the rim on the obverse, and some contact marks
Nelson-related (5) 1805 20mm diameter (4) in White metal (3) and Brass (1) Obverse: Nelson left Reverse: TRAFALGAR 27 ENG. DEFEATED 33 SP. & FR. & CAPTURED 19. OCT 21 1805. Fine to VF, Death of Nelson 1805 28mm in copper containing 'Victory' copper, Fine.
Death of Charles James Fox 1806 54mm diameter in bronze by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust Right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP.XIII MDCCCVI Reverse Victory standing facing upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS . HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX BHM 604, Eimer 979, 67.65 grammes, approaching EF with some contact marks and small spots
Lord Milton 1807 36mm diameter in White Metal, by E. Thomason, an election medal or ticket, Obverse: LORD MILTON ELECTED M.P. FOR THE COUNTY OF YORK 1807 in six lines, within a wreath, Fame above, Reverse: SUCCESS TO THE FRIENDS OF MILTON within a wreath, 10.30 grammes, BHM 623, Eimer 982, GVF/NEF, holed at the top. Note: Charles Wentworth Fitzwilliam, Viscount Milton (1786-1857) was a Whig MP for Yorkshire 1807-1831.
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