Sovereign 2017 GoldProofPiedfort, George and the Dragon within the Order of the garter, marking 200 Years of the iconic Pistrucci reverse design. S.SC11, only 3750 minted, this was the first ever UK Gold Piedfort Sovereign issue. FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. This issue sold out very quickly when first released by the Royal Mint
Sovereign 2017 Plain Edge S.SC12A 200 Years of the Pistrucci reverse design. Struck on July 1 2017, Only 1817 minted, the first modern Plain edge Sovereign, BU in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Sovereign 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday, with 95 in crown Privy Mark, struck on the day 12/6/2021 (striking delayed until the Queen's Official Birthday due to the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh) with Plain edge and Matt Finish, S.SC9M (SSD18) UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Sovereign 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial GoldProof. Obverse: KingCharles III, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms with Lion and Unicorn supporting FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet. Commemorative issues such as this will undoubtedly become a much sought after issue as with previously issued commemorative Sovereigns
Sovereign 2022 Queen Elizabeth IIPlatinum (70th) JubileeGoldProof Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms with supporters nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. This issue was sold out immediately by the Royal Mint and will undoubtedly become a much sought after issue as with previously issued commemorative Sovereigns
Sovereign 2023 Charles III 75th Birthday S.SC15, Struck on the Day 14th November 2023, Plain Edge, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate signed by Nick Boxall, Director of Consumer Operations
The 1986 United Kingdom Gold Proof Set, Three-coin Set comprising Two Pounds Commonwealth Games, Sovereign and Half Sovereign FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The United Kingdom Silver Proof Coin Set 2010 (13 coin set) Five Pounds down to Five Pence with two £2 and three £1 nFDC (toning) in the Royal Mint hard black presentation case of issue with booklet style certificate
Two Hundred Pounds 2022 Harry Potter 25th AnniversaryGold Two Ounce, Reverse: Harry Potter portrait, a new design by Ffion Gwillim, showcasing the wizardry of modern minting techniques, S.HP17 Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, only 110 pieces minted, with just 100 in this presentation format
Two Hundred Pounds 2024 The Great Engravers Collection – The WaterlooMedal, Allied Leaders, two ounces of 999.9 gold, 62.42 grammes, 40mm diameter. The obverse with the crowned portrait of KingCharles III by Martin Jennings, reverse after Benedetto Pistrucci’s celebrated Waterloo Medal, the conjoined busts left of the four Allied sovereigns: George, Prince Regent; Francis II, Emperor of Austria; Alexander I, Emperor of Russia; and Frederick William III, King of Prussia. The portraits are surrounded by an intricate series of classical and allegorical figures symbolising the peace achieved following the defeat of Napoleon, with Apollo driving his quadriga above and Iris and Zephyrus following. The design was reproduced from moulds taken from Pistrucci’s original dies, now preserve in the Royal Mint Museum. Proof FDC.
Two Pounds 2023 Centenary of the Flying ScotsmanGoldProof, a new reverse design by John Bergdahl a fitting tribute to the iconic locomotive, FDC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and informative booklet. Only 300 pieces issued in this presentation format
Two Pounds 2025 200 Years of The Modern Railway GoldProof FDC Stephenson's Rocket Reverse in the Royal Mint's box of issue with certificate and booklet
Two Pounds 2025 RRS Discovery GoldProof FDC in the Royal Mint's box of issue with certificate and booklet. The discovery was purpose built for voyages into sub-zero temperatures and was considered to be the strongest wooden ship ever built at that time (1901)
Afghanistan Conservation Series Silver 2 coin set 500 Afghanis 1978 Siberian Crane KM#980, 250 Afghanis 1978 Snow Leopard KM#978 Prooflike Unc with a hint of gold toning in the Royal Mint's red presentation box with certificates saying Silver uncirculated coin
AustriaProof Set 1964 (9 coin set) 2 Groschen - 50 Schilling FDC or near so in the hard blue presentation box the 50 Sch with Innsbruck Olympic Ski jumper the 25 Sch Franz Grillparzer
Euro Coin Sets (3) Monaco 2011 Marriage (9 coin set) with left facing conjoined busts on the 2 Euro, San Marino 2011 Man in Space (9 coin set with silver 5 Euro), Vatican City 2011 (8 coin set) along with Vatican City 2 Euro 2011 Benedict XVI, San Marino 2 Euro 2011 Giorgio Vasari all UNC in the official presentation packs of issue
Euro Collections including a large album containing 13 sets, other sets in plastic holders other in bags mixed grades many in Unc (Lot over 200 Euros face value)
Jordan Conservation Series 2 Coin Silver Set Three Dinars AH1397 (1977) Palestine Sunbird and flower KM#32, Two and a Half Dinars AH1397 (1977) Rhim Gazelle KM#31 Unc with a hint of toning in the Royal Mint's red presentation box with certificates saying Silver uncirculated coin
Lundy 1965 four coin Proof set, cased. Puffin 1965 (2, nickelbrass and bronze), Half Puffin 1965 (2, nickel-brass and bronze).UNC and lustrous in the black box of issue, the Half Puffin starting to tone
South Africa Proof Set 1956 (9 coins) in the 11 coin set box, Crown to Farthing, FDC or near so the silver lustrous and brilliant, in the blue South Africa Mint box of issue, Rare with only 350 sets issued
South Korea: Bank of Korea 1985 IBRD/IMF Annual Meetings Seoul Presentation Mint Set, six coin set issued to commemorate the IBRD/IMF Annual Meetings held in Seoul, Korea, 8–11 October 1985, comprising the regular circulation denominations in mixed dates as issued, housed in the official presentation case Unc-BU, KMS1
Sudan Conservation Series 2 coin silver set Five Pounds AH1396 (1976) Hippopotamus and Calf KM#71, Two and a Half Pounds AH1396 (1976) Shoebill Stork KM#70 Unc with in the Royal Mint's red presentation box with certificates saying Silver uncirculated coin
Tristan Da Chuna 80th Anniversary of George VI's Coronation 2017 2 coin goldCrown set (each coin 1 gram of 9 carat gold) FDC in Jubilee Mint's presentation box with certificate
Venezuela Conservation Series 1975 Silver 2 coin set 25 Bolivares Jaguar and 50 Bolivares Armadillo KM46 and 47 Prooflike Unc with a hint of gold toning in the Royal Mint's red presentation box with certificates stating "Silver uncirculated"
A mixed lot with Shilling 1811 NANTWICH VF, along with a group of base metal shilling sized medalets or tokens all with Queen Anne obverse with an interesting array of reverse designs, fighters with cudgels, maps and ships, Pretorian style warriors and buildings these Fair-VF
Farthing Tokens (2) - Farthing 18th CenturyMiddlesex, Social Series, undated, laureate bust right, MAY PEACE BE ESTABLISHED, reverse Irish harp surmounted by a crown, COMMERCE PROTECTED, edge plain, DH.1164, 21mm, 1.80 grammes, VF Details the obverse stained and Farthing 1780 Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, James Angus, sugar loaf with A below, JAMES ANGUS’ FARTHING around, reverse TEA SHOP above, GLASGOW below, A SHIFT 1780 in three lines at the centre, edge plain, D&H Lanarkshire 22, 21mm, 3.20 grammes, about Fine the flan flat at 3 O' Clock
World War I Silver Medal to 267812 PTE W. Robertson Royal Highlanders along with a cased 5 pieces set of miniature medals. Comes with a 1953 QE II Coronation tin
France Henri III and Rene de Birage 1577 38mm in bronze, Obverse: Laureate bust of King Henri III right, HENRICVS . III . D.G. FRANCOR. ET. POL. REX. 1574, Reverse: Bare headed bust of Chancellor Renew de Birague right, RENATVS. BIRAGVS. FRANCIAE. CANCEL. NGC MS62BN
FRANCE, Henri I de Lorraine (1550-1588), Duke of Guise, Bronze Medal, circa 1580s, by an uncertain medallist, 48mm, 52.0g, graded NGC MS63 BN. Armoured and laureate bust right, legend HENRY DE LOR DVC DE GVISE; reverse, a ploughman guiding a plough to right, tree at left, above a radiant sun with human face dispersing clouds, legend DISCVTIT VT COELO PHOEBVS PAX NVBILA TERRIS. An attractive Renaissance medallic issue celebrating the Duke of Guise as a bringer of peace and stability, the reverse legend translating as "As Phoebus scatters the clouds from the heavens, so Peace scatters them from the earth."
Religious Medal, 1608, silver, 23mm, 6.4 grammes. Obverse: the Good Shepherd standing facing, holding staff, between two sheep, legend REGIT ME DOMINVS. Reverse: angel hovering above a walled city, legend SOLI DEO GLORIA ANNO 1608. An attractive early 17th Century Continental religious medal, probably German or Swiss and Protestant in character, the obverse legend taken from Psalm 23, “The Lord is my shepherd / the Lord guides me,” and the reverse motto translating as “To God alone be glory.” Fine style and pleasingly compact module, VF, interesting and presumed rare
Charles IPeace or War 1643 29mm diameter in bronze by T.Rawlins. Eimer 142 Obv. Bust right laureate, armoured and draped. CAROLVS. D:G. ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX Rev. Sword and olive branch, crossed, between the letters CR crowned N. VTRVMQVE. PARATVS Exergue 1643 VG
Act of Toleration 1689 49mm diameter I silver Eimer 314 by P.H.Muller , Obverse Bust right, laureate, armoured and draped, GVILIELMVS REX ANGL. SCOT. FRANC. ET HYBERN. PATRIAE DECVS ANGLIAE PRAESIDIVM Reverse Britannia, accompanied by Religion and Liberty, grasps the hand of William. TE SERVATORE NON SERIMUS. Exergue: RESTITUTORI BRITANNIAE 1689 edge (by F.Kleinert) REGIA, CREDE MIHI, RES EST, SUCCURRERE LAPSIS AU/UNC
Austria-Hungary, Charles VI (as Charles III of Hungary), Coronation Medal 1712, Copper, 48mm, 43.0g. Obverse: armoured equestrian figure riding right with raised sword, legend HVNG ET HISP REX CAROLVS TERTIVS and associated coronation inscription, dated in exergue POSONII 1712. Reverse: radiant sunburst with central letter C above the terrestrial globe amongst clouds, legend CONSTANTIA ET FORTITVDINE, the outer inscription after Ovid. Issued to commemorate the Coronation of Charles VI as King of Hungary at Pressburg (Pozsony, now Bratislava) in 1712. NGC graded MS63 BN, a choice Mint State example with full original detail, attractive even brown surfaces and considerable eye appeal. Rare in this state of preservation.
George II, Battle of Dettingen 1743, copper/bronze medal by T. Tibbs, 37mm, Eimer 576, MI ii 578/215. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of George II left, GEORGIVS II REX. Reverse: Justice seated left holding scales and sword, PARCERE SVBIECTIS ET DEBELLARE SVPERBOS, in exergue DETTINGEN MDCCXLIII. VF, with some surface marks and evidence of once having been gilded, an interesting historical medal commemorating the last occasion on which a reigning British monarch personally led troops in battle (13.4 grams)
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
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, along with 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
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
Germany. Religious Devotional Medal, undated. Obverse: kneeling supplicant before Crucifixion scene, cityscape with church spires and distant mountains beyond, legend IESU DU SOHN DAVID ERBARME DICH MEIN, inner inscription LASS DIR AN MEINER GNADE GENÜGEN, Reverse: dove in flight beneath radiant sunburst, heavenly hand issuing from clouds holding crown, legend CORONAM E DECORAM SERVATOR CONFERT ET SERVAT; in exergue NON EST MORTALE QUOD OPTO. Silver, 26mm, 4.6g. VF
Russia - Count Alexander Suvorov, Italian Campaign medal 1799, copper/bronze, 48mm, 57g, by C.H. Küchler, Soho Mint. Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, ALEX. SUWOROW PRINC. ITAL. COM. RIMNIKS., C.H.K. below truncation. Reverse: Suvorov as Mars standing, holding spear and clasping the hand of Italia seated on a globe, a defeated French soldier kneeling to left, ITALIAE LIBERATOR, MDCCXCIX in exergue, Diakov 248.1, scarce About EF with contact marks
George Frederick Cooke, actor, 1805, bronze medal by Thomas Webb, 53mm, Obverse: Bust of Cooke, GEORGE FREDERICK COOKE, Reverse: VELUTI / IN / SPECULUM / MDCCCV, BHM 570, Eimer 973. Uncirculated as it is housed in what appears to be a contemporary circular box, a pleasing and unusually well-preserved example of this theatrical medal.
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. Along with GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE George IIIAccession 1809 White Metal 38mm holed for suspension
France, First Empire, Visit of the King and Queen of Bavaria to the Paris Medal Mint 1810, silver medal by Bertrand Andrieu, under the direction of Denon, Bramsen 939, Essling 1278, 40mm, 37 grammes, conjoined busts of Maximilian I Joseph King of Bavaria and Queen Caroline right, unsigned legend less obverse with ANDRIEU F. on truncation and DENON DIR. below, reverse inscription in seven lines LL. MM. / LE ROI ET LA REINE / DE BAVIERE / VISITENT LA MONNAIE / DES MEDAILLES / EN FEVRIER / MDCCCX, EF or near so
Germany, Nuremberg. White Metal Jetton commemorating the Allied Victory at the Battle of Leipzig, 1813. Obverse: facing busts of Emperor Franz I of Austria and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, legend FRANZ I KAISER V OESTERREICH / ALEXANDER KAISER V RUSSLAND, JETTON below busts. Reverse: battle scene before cityscape of Leipzig, surmounted by Imperial Russian eagle holding orb and sceptre, legend DIE ENTSCHEID SCHLACHT DER ALLIIRTEN BEY LEIPZIG, exergue DEN 18–19 OCT 1813. White metal, 32mm, 12.0g. An historically important Napoleonic Wars commemorative jetton issued following the Battle of the Nations. Practically as struck with an even tone, a small planchet crack below the busts
Jetton 1815 Wellington meets Blucher at Waterloo Silver or silvered bronze, 33mm, 12 grams, facing busts obverse with the legend HERZOG VON WELLINGTON FURTS VON BLUCHER with JETTON beneath the busts the reverse has soldiers with a city in the background and the legend SCHLACHTBEI LABELLE ALLIANCE and in the exergue V 15 BIS 18 JUN 1815 Prooflike AU and toning
The Great Waterloo Medal, after Benedetto Pistrucci, uniface bronze electrotype copy of the obverse, c.1849–52 or later, 135mm diameter, Obverse: The conjoined busts of the four Allied sovereigns left, George, Prince Regent, Francis I of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William III of Prussia, within an elaborate allegorical border with Apollo in his chariot above, the Hours below and attendant classical figures around, Reverse: Blank/uniface, the normal reverse of the full medal absent, BHM 870, Eimer 1067. The electrotype with ragged copper shell edges extending beyond the outer rim, as often seen on unfinished or mounted electrotype shells, otherwise with impressive high relief and strong visual impact, EF with some minor surface porosity. With the wooden frame in which the piece was formerly housed. An imposing display example of Pistrucci' s celebrated Waterloo Medal, the original medal famously being produced only as electrotypes and soft impressions owing to the exceptional size and difficulty of the dies.
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in bronze, by T. Wyon after P. Turnerelli with left facing bust of the Princess and narrative reverse BHM 943 EF with some gentle edge faults
William Shakespeare, 1818. Bronze Medal from the Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium, by Jean-Jacques Barré, published by Pierre-Amédée Durand, Paris, 41mm, 38g. Obverse, bare bust of Shakespeare left, legend GULIELMUS SHAKESPEARE, signed below the truncation. Reverse, eight-line inscription NATUS STRATFORDIAE IN BRITANNIA AN. M.D.LXIV. OBIIT AN. M.DC.XVI. SERIES NUMISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XVIII, with DURAND EDIDIT below. Plain edge. Unc or near so with a few flecks of verdigris. A handsome portrait medal of England's greatest dramatist, issued as part of Durand's celebrated nineteenth-century series depicting the world's most illustrious historical figures.
Death of George III 1820, Copper Medal by C.H. Küchler, 48mm, 58.8g. Armoured and draped bust of King George III left, GEORGIUS III D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX FID. DEF. &. Reverse, seven-line inscription within an oak wreath NATUS IVNII IV MDCCXXXVIII / IMPERIUM ACCEPIT OCT. XXV MDCCLX / EXCESSIT JAN. XXIX MDCCCXX, surrounding legend PATER PATRIAE. Eimer 1121, BHM 991. Uncirculated, chocolate-brown surfaces, a few light stains on the reverse, otherwise a superior example of this large and impressive official memorial medal.
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, EF
George IV (1820–1830), Coronation, 19 July 1821. Bronze Medal by John Gregory Hancock, 45mm, 39.0g. Obverse, bare head of George IV left, GEORGE IV above, ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE around. Reverse, the Imperial Crown above intertwined sprays of the Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, CORONATION above and AT WESTMINSTER JULY 19 1821 below. Plain edge. Eimer 1145; Brown, British Historical Medals 1077. Extremely Fine, with a gentle edge bruise. A handsome and historically important coronation medal commemorating the magnificent Westminster Abbey ceremony of 19 July 1821, one of the most lavish and spectacular coronations ever staged by the British monarchy.
Germany, Prussia. Commemorative Bronze Medal, 1822, issued to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Reign of King Frederick William III of Prussia. By G. Loos and F. König. Obverse: laureate bust of Frederick William III facing left, legend FRID. WILHELMVS III PER XXV ANN. BORVSS. REX., signed below truncation BG G, LOOS DIR. F. KÖNIG FEC. Reverse: classical Genius standing beside flaming altar and column, placing cover upon the sacred flame, legend GENIO AVGVSTI; in exergue D. XVI M. NOV. ANN. MDCCCXXII. Bronze, 43mm, 39.0g. Choice UNC with attractive original surfaces and a light touch of green patina.
Wurttemberg Birth of Crown Prince Karl (later King Karl I of Württemberg) on 6 March 1823 by C Voigt, copper, 42mm diameter, 38 grams has conjoined busts obverse Wilhelm I and Pauline with the legend DEN VIELGELIEBTEN KOENIGS PAAR EIN TREUES VOLK the reverse has Germania holding the baby and the legend DANKET DEM HERRN DENN ER IST FREUNDLICH and in the exergue MDCCCXXIII VI MERZ. Unc or near so and pleasing, two small flecks of green patina hardly detract
Germany, Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III (1797–1840), Silver Prize Medal of the Royal Academy of Arts, Berlin, by C. Pfeuffer and J. L. Jachtmann. (circa 1820-1830) Obverse: bare head left, legend FRIEDRICH WILHELM III KOENIG VON PREUSSEN, signed C. PFEUFFER FEC. Reverse: artist kneeling at work beside sculptural pedestal, signed IACHTMANN F. on truncation, legend ANERKENNUNG DES FLEISSES, exergue KOENIGL. ACADEMIE DER KUNSTE, signed GOETZ F. Silver, 33mm, 21.0g. Extremely Fine. .with one gentle edge bruise
York Minster 1829 Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 45mm diameter in White Metal by Hardy Obverse: View of York Minster, In Exergue: YORK MINSTER 1829, Reverse: The interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF YORK MINSTER DESTROYED BY FIRE FEBry 2nd 1829, a choice example as it comes in a Mahogony presentation box with a silver plate on the lid "YORK MINSTER BURNT FEB 2 1829" where it has likely remained since 1829
John Hodgson M.P. 1830 57mm diameter in bronze, by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left, draped, JOHN HODGSON . ELSWICK HOUSE. ELECTED M.P. FOR NEWCASTLE ON TYNE JULY 30th 1830. BORN JULY 30 1806. Reverse: HE IS OUR CHOICE AND WE WILL BE FAITHFUL . ALWAYS READY. Centre: HIS INTEREST IS OURS within a wreath, BHM 1445, unlisted by Eimer, 77.3 grammes, EF
William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation, 1831, official Royal Mint bronze medal by William Wyon, 33mm, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Diademed head of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, BHM 1475, Eimer 1251. Uncirculated and a very pleasing example of the official coronation medal for the short reign of William IV.
Medals (2) Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 9 November 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber, published by Griffin & Hyams, 62mm diameter, 112 grammes, Obverse: Diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, signed J. BARBER F. on the truncation, Reverse: WELCOME above, the Lord Mayor John Cowan in robes bowing to receive the Queen, Britannia standing to the right with shield, another female figure to the left, Fame above blowing a trumpet, in exergue IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY’S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON NOVR 9TH 1837, THE RIGHT HONORABLE JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, BHM 1772, Eimer 1303, Welch 62. EF, with even bronze tone, a touch of verdigris in the Queen’s hair, housed in a red presentation box. An impressive large-format medal commemorating Queen Victoria’s first civic visit to the City of London. Victoria, Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, 1857, silver or silvered medal by W. J. Taylor, 46mm, Obverse: Crowned and draped Gothic-style bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM within a roseate border, FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY 11 JULY MDCCCLVII around, BHM 2611, rated RR. With an attached suspension mount at the top, of the type used for medals worn from a ribbon, suggesting a presentation or wearable issue. EF and brilliant, an unusual and rare Victorian institutional medal commemorating the laying of the foundation stone of the Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum.
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in copper by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust 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 Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, UNC and nicely toned
Victoria, Coronation, 1838, bronze medal by Benedetto Pistrucci, 37mm, Obverse: Young bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, signed B.P. below, Reverse: Victoria enthroned left, receiving the crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, in exergue INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315. Uncirculated or very near so, a pleasing example of the official Royal Mint coronation medal for Queen Victoria.
Germany, Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III (1797–1840), Memorial Bronze Medal, 1840, by Henri François Brandt, issued upon the death of the King. Obverse: bare head left, legend less portrait, signed BRANDT F. on truncation. Reverse: ERINNERUNG within circular inscription GEB. D. 3 AUGUST 1770 / GEST. AM HEILIGEN PFINGST TAGE D. 7 JUNI 1840. Bronze, 45mm, 54.0g. Marienburg 3852, AU/GEF
Germany, Lippe-Detmold. Leopold II and Princess Emilie, Bronze Jubilee Medal, 1845, by the Loos workshop and K. H. Lorenz, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Prince’s Reign and the Silver Wedding Anniversary of the Princely Couple. Obverse: conjoined busts right of Princess Emilie and Prince Leopold II, legend EMILIE FÜRSTIN Z. LIPPE GEB. FÜRSTIN Z. SCHWARZB. / P. A. LEOPOLD FÜRST Z. LIPPE, signed LOOS DIR. LORENZ FEC. Reverse: allegorical female figure seated beneath a tree extending floral wreath, legend DEM FÜRSTENPAARE DAS TREUE VOLK, with commemorative inscription below dated 3 JULI 1845. Bronze (or brass), 43mm, 40.0g (Grote 335; Wurzbach 5133). Extremely Fine with the odd fleck of verdigris
France, Revolution of 1848, French National Guard Visit to London, 33mm in bronze, by Faucil, Obverse: Ribbon on vase inscribed 20 7BRE, to right, cornucopia on it's side, banner on garlanded pole to left, CONCORDE ET FRATERNITÉ, Reverse, Legend in 6 lines: VISITE A LA / CITÉ DE LONDRES / PAR LES GARDES / NATIONAUX FRANCAIS / SEPTEMBRE / 1848, NGC MS62 BN
Germany, Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm IV (1840–1861), Silver Huldigung Medal, 1851, by Christoph Carl Pfeuffer, commemorating the Homage Ceremony at Hohenzollern Castle on 23 August 1851. Obverse: bare head right, legend FRIEDRICH WILHELM IV KOENIG VON PREUSSEN, signed C. PFEUFFER FEC. Reverse: crowned Prussian eagle holding orb and sceptre, bearing the shield of Hohenzollern upon its breast, legend ZUR HULDIGUNG HOHENZOLLERN D. 23 AUGUST 1851. Silver, 30mm, 14.6g EF
The Great Exhibition, Hyde Park, London, 1851. White Metal Medal by Thomas Ottley, Birmingham, 74mm, 146g. Obverse, bare head of Prince Albert left within an open wreath, legend HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, signed OTTLEY. BIRM. below. Reverse, detailed elevation of Paxton's Crystal Palace, legend THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851, the ten-line inscription below commencing PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT and concluding OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND, recording the designers, builders and principal dimensions of the building. Plain edge. Eimer 1458; Brown, British Historical Medals 2446. EF or better, retaining much original brilliance. A handsome and impressive large-format medal commemorating the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, the first international exhibition of its kind, held in Joseph Paxton's revolutionary Crystal Palace in Hyde Park under the patronage of Prince Albert, one of the defining events of the Victorian era. Along with Balaklava 1854 41mm white metal EF and holed+E1555
Medals (3) Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 48mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of The Duke of Wellington left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: A Corinthian helmet on a shield crossed with lance and sword within an open wreath. Above: a ribbon inscribed RODRIGO BADAJOZ, Below ALMEIRA, Around: BORN MAY 1st. 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, 30 grammes, BHM 2477, NEF with some contact marks, and signs of die rust, pierced for suspension, listed as RR by BHM. Jubilee of the Penny Post 1890 65mm diameter in White metal by L.C. Lauer, Obverse: Bust of Sir Rowland Hill, bare headed, facing, three quarters right, within branches. Below: An envelope dividing VR crowned, date and spray of thistle, roses and shamrock below, Reverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, within branches. Below: A Post Office Jubilee envelope dividing VR crowned, date and Royal Arms below JUBILEE 2nd JULY, 102.87 grammes, BHM 3407, Eimer 1756, die axis inverted, VF or better with some scratches to the obverse. Trinidad, Centenary of the Conquest of Trinidad by the British, 1897, bronze medal, 48mm, Obverse: Bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby three-quarters left, Reverse: Ships at anchor in the mole of Port of Spain, hills beyond, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797, in exergue MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI, BHM 3623, Eimer 1809. Uncirculated, with attractive bronze tone and sharp detail, a tone spot affecting the reverse legend, otherwise a pleasing colonial historical medal commemorating the British capture of Trinidad in 1797.
Peace in Europe 1856, 52mm diameter in White metal by J. Pinches, Obverse: THE ALLIES GIVE PEACE TO EUROPE MARCH 30th 1856, in 6 lines, within a wreath decorated with a ribbon inscribed ENGLAND FRANCE SARDINIA TURKEY, Reverse: A rectangular plaque with a scene of ships sinking in a harbour, above, radiate scales between flags of England, France, Sardinia and Turkey, FALL OF SEBASTOPOL SEP. 8th 1855. Exergue: A snake in undergrowth. SINOPE - HANGO, BHM 2581, Eimer 1509, a Choice example UNC/AU with subdued brilliance
Germany, Schaumburg-Lippe. Georg Wilhelm (1784–1860), Large Bronze Jubilee Medal, 1857, by H. F. Brehmer, issued by the grateful city of Bückeburg to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Prince’s Reign. Obverse: bare head right, legend GEORG WILHELM FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE, signed BREHMER F. Reverse: six-line inscription within oak wreath, DEM GELIEBTEN LANDESVATER / NACH FUNFZIGJÄHRIGER / SEGENSRICHER REGIERUNG / SEINE DANKBARE / STADT BUCKEBURG / AM 8 MAI 1857. Bronze, 58mm, 114.0g. Extremely Fine and minor touches of verdigris. An impressive large-format German Statescommemorative medal.
Medals (4) Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858, white metal medal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, 39mm diameter, 19 grammes. Obverse: conjoined draped busts of Prince Frederick William and Victoria, Princess Royal, left, the Prince in military uniform and the Princess wearing a chaplet of roses, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, J. HINKS BIRM. below. Reverse: the conjoined shields of Prussia and Great Britain, tied by a ribbon above and enclosed within a wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks, MARRIED JANY. 25. 1858 below. BHM 2622, Eimer unlisted. Unc and lustrous with some contact marks and scuffs obverse, LondonInternational Exhibition 1872, white metal medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 29mm diameter, 11 grammes. Obverse: crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, signed J.S. & A.B. WYON SC. below. Reverse: a detailed exterior view of the Royal Albert Hall, a tablet below inscribed STRUCK IN EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXII. BHM 2943. UNC In the original circular card box of issue, the lid inscribed MEDAL STRUCK IN LONDON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1872, J.S. & A.B. WYON. Coronation 1911 39mm bronze conjoined busts of George V and Mary Lion and Unicorn reverse EF in a red presentation box. Switzerland, Basel, Verein für Hundesport und Jagd, undated, circa 1895, Honorary Prize Medal, gilt bronze, 44mm, 32.0 grammes. Obverse: the Basel basilisk standing left, head turned, supporting the city shield, legend EHRENPREIS – VEREIN FÜR HUNDESPORT UND JAGD BASEL. Reverse: five hunting dogs grouped beneath a radiant Swiss cross, plain edge. Unc/AU
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver (36 grams) Eimer 1556 by C.Schnitzpahn/J.Weiner Obverse Bust left TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT. Reverse: Façade of the Exhibition Building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H.UHLHORN OF GREVENBROICH. PRUSSIA EF
International Exhibition, London, 1862. Official Jury Medal. Copper, 76mm, 216.0g, by Leonard Charles Wyon after a design by Daniel Maclise, Royal Mint. Obverse, Britannia enthroned amidst allegorical figures representing Industry, Science, Commerce and the Arts, a masterly composition celebrating the Great International Exhibition held at South Kensington in 1862. Reverse, ornamental oak wreath enclosing the inscription 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA, the edge officially engraved J. HICK C.E. JUROR CLASS VIII. Eimer 1553; Brown, British Historical Medals 2747; Fearon 313.4. About Uncirculated/Uncirculated, with attractive chocolate-brown colour. A particularly desirable officially named award medal presented to John Hick, Civil Engineer, in recognition of his appointment as a Juror in Class VIII at the International Exhibition of 1862. The combination of Royal Mint manufacture, outstanding artistic design by Leonard Charles Wyon, and named attribution to a distinguished Victorian engineer considerably enhances both the historical importance and collectability of the piece.
Hanover, George V and Queen Marie, Silver WeddingAnniversary 1868, silver medal by H. Jauner, Brockmann 1116, 35mm, 13 grams, conjoined busts of George V and Queen Marie right, legend GEORG V. v. G. G. KÖNIG v. HANNOVER MARIE v. G. G. KÖNIGIN v. HANNOVER, reverse inscription in eight lines ZUR / ERINNERUNG / AN DIE FEIER / UNSERER / SILBERNEN HOCHZEIT. / HIETZING / 18. FEBRUAR / 1868, commemorating the 25th anniversary of their marriage, EF with a pleasant light tone
Germany, Schaumburg-Lippe. Adolf Georg and Princess Hermine of Waldeck, Silver WeddingAnniversary Medal, 1869, by Friedrich Brehmer. Obverse: conjoined busts left of Prince Adolf Georg and Princess Hermine, legend HERMINE GEB. PRINZESSIN V. WALDECK / ADOLF GEORG FÜRST Z. SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE, signed BREHMER F. below. Reverse: inscription XXV JAHRE / UNTER / GOTTES SEGEN / TREU / VEREINT / 25 OCTOBER / 1844–1869 within ornate oak wreath. Silver, 47mm, 59.0g (Forrer I, 271; Weinmeister 102). AU/EF.
Victoria, Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, 1869. Bronze Medal by George Gammon Adams, 77mm, 225g. Obverse, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D.G. BRIT. REGINA F.D., signed G.G. ADAMS SC. below. Reverse, the date 1869 above, the Arms of the City of London flanked by allegorical female figures and linking two ornate wreaths enclosing finely detailed views of HOLBORN VIADUCT and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE, each accompanied by descriptive inscriptions commemorating the opening of these great Victorian engineering works by Queen Victoria on 6 November 1869, signed G.G. ADAMS D. SC. in the exergue. Eimer 1604; BHM 2906; Welch 11. EF. A scarce and exceptionally impressive large-format architectural medal celebrating two of London's most important nineteenth-century civil engineering achievements, struck in a limited issue of approximately 400 specimens.
Germany, Stolberg am Harz, silver medal 1817, for the Tercentenary of the Reformation and in memory of Martin Luther, 37mm, 14.00g. Obverse: Open book upon a stone altar/table, inscribed DEM ANDENKEN LUTHERS, below AM REFORMATIONS FESTE D. 31 OCTOBER 1817, legend around DEM GEIST HAT FREIHEIT ER VERSCHAFT, LICHT FINSTRER ZEIT, ERSTORBNER KRAFT. Reverse: Stag/deer before a post, STOLBERG AM HARZ, with legend for Wilhelm and Joseph, Counts of Stolberg, Königstein, Rochefort, Wernigerode and Hohnstein. A scarce local German Reformation Jubilee medal, issued for the 300th anniversary of Luther’s Reformation in 1817. The wider 1817 Reformation medallic series commemorated the third centenary of the Reformation, traditionally dated from 31 October 1517. EF
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, Unc comes with the original red cox of issue
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 212 grams, UNC the odd tiny edge fault and a touch of verdigris otherwise a choice example, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
The Challenge Tennis Prize 51mm diameter in silver awarded to A.J.Webbe 1888. The medal is inscribed CHALLENGE TENNIS PRIZE with MCC interlinked in the centre 58.57 grammes in silver, Good Fine with some surface residue. Unusual in the fact that in 1888 the Marylebone Cricket Club were in a brief period of control in overseeing changes to the laws of lawn tennis. This was later passed to the newly-formed Lawn Tennis Association in 1888. A.J Webbe was schooled at Harrow College, he went on the Trinity College Oxford where he got a Blue in his first year. He became a cricketer who played for Oxford University and Middlesex, Webbe played for the Gentlemen in the famous Gentlemen vs. Players match where he scored 65 of an opening partnership of 203 with the great W.G.Grace. Webbe first played for Middlesex in his first year at University, at the age of 20. Later going on to captain Middlesex at cricket from 1885-1898, then after retiring as a player, becoming secretary of the club from 1900 to 1922, then becoming President from 1923 to 1936. He also played one Test Match for England in 1879. In 1878-9 he was one of the amateurs who toured Australia with Lord Harris, who led a tour to Australia and played in the early matches between England and Australia prior to the first Ashes test in 1882. A.J.Webbes only Test match was played in 1879, the match was retrospectively awarded Test match status making it only the third Test match ever played. In this match he played against the legendary Australians Charles Bannerman, and fast bowler Fred 'The Demon' Spofforth who were later to feature in many of the early Ashes Test matches. The medal is a true piece of sporting history from a bygone age, and will appeal to collectors of University, Tennis, Cricket, and Historic Sporting Memorabilia. Comes with a copy of internet research showing the interesting links to top cricketers of the age.
Germany, Brandenburg-Prussia, Joachim II Reformation Medal, 1889, bronze, 50mm, 47.0g, by E. Encke and Weigand, commemorating the 350th Anniversary of the Conversion of Elector Joachim II to the Evangelical Faith at the St. Nicolai Church, Spandau, 1 November 1539, obverse statue of Joachim II standing facing holding sword and bible, signed E. ENKE SC. on the base and WEIGAND F. below, reverse with extensive commemorative inscription DEM KURFURSTEN VON BRANDENBURG JOACHIM II AM 350. GEDENKTAGE DES AM 1 NOVEMBER 1539 I. D. ST NICOLAI KIRCHE ZU SPANDAU GESCHEHENEN FEIERLICHEN UBERTRITTS DIESES FURSTEN ZUM EVANGELISCHEN GLAUBEN ERRICHTET 1889, plain edge, AU with some flecks of green patina
Germany – Saxony, 1891. Bronze Medal issued for the 5th Congress of German Numismatists (V. Vereinstag Deutscher Münzforscher), Dresden, 9 October 1891, by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg. Bronze, 42mm, 33.0g. Obverse: uniformed bust right of Prince Johann Georg, Duke of Saxony, with the legend JOH. GEORG HERZOG Z. SACHSEN PROTECT. D. ALLG. DEUTSCH. MÜNZFORSCHERVEREINS. Reverse: detailed view of the Dresden Royal Residence Castle (Residenzschloss), legend above V. VEREINSTAG DEUTSCHER MÜNZFORSCHER; in exergue DRESDEN 9 OCTOB. 1891; signed L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG. An attractive late 19th century German numismatic congress medal, AU.
Germany, Saxony. Marriage Medal of Friedrich August and Archduchess Luise of Austria-Tuscany, Silver Medal, 1891, issued by the Numismatic Society of Dresden to commemorate the marriage celebrated at Vienna on 21 November 1891. Obverse: conjoined busts right of Friedrich August and Luise, legend FRIEDR. AUGUST HERZ. Z. SACHS. / LOUISE HERZOGIN Z. SACHS. ERZHRZN. V. OESTER. Reverse: crowned floral wreath enclosing inscription VERMAHLT / 21 NOVEMBER / 1891 / ZU WIEN, surrounding legend DEM ERLAUCHTEN PAARE DIE NUMISMATISCHE GESELLSCHAFT ZU DRESDEN. Silver, 33mm, 15.0g. Extremely Fine with SOME CONTACT MARKS OBVERSE
German States – Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1892. Bronze Medal commemorating the Golden WeddingAnniversary of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Duchess Sophie, by G. Loos, Berlin. Bronze, 49mm, 66.0g. Obverse: conjoined busts left of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Duchess Sophie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, unsigned and without legend. Reverse: crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by supporters, including the Nassau lion standing right holding sword and arrows; below, scroll inscribed 1842 OCTOBER 1892 commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; signed G. LOOS BERLIN beneath. A large and impressive dynastic commemorative medal of elegant late 19th century German style, with attractive original brown tone. About Uncirculated.
Germany, Otto von Bismarck, silver medal 1895, by Oertel, for his 80th Birthday, 38mm, 29 grammes. Obverse: bust of Bismarck right wearing broad-brimmed hat, legend FÜRST V. BISMARCK ALTREICHSKANZLER. Reverse: Germania standing with sword, buildings and trees in the background, legend 1815 – 1 APRIL 1895 / 80 JAHR GEBURTSTAG. EF
Finland (under Russian Empire), 1896. Bronze Commemorative Medal issued for the 50th Anniversary of the Finnish Art Society (Societas Artium Finlandiae), by Emil Wikström after a design by Jac. Ahrenberg. Bronze, 47mm, 55.0g. Obverse: diademed and draped bust right with the legend CAESAR ARTIVM DECVS ET TVTELA (“The Emperor, ornament and protector of the arts”). Reverse: an artist seated upon rocks contemplating the setting sun across the water, behind him a winged muse holding a lyre and extending her left arm toward the sun; legend DIVINO AFFLATV (“By divine inspiration”); in exergue SOC. ARTIVM FINLANDIAE MDCCCXLVI – MDCCCXCVI; signed E. WICKSTRÖM FEC. and J. AHRENBURG INV.. A handsome Art Nouveau-influenced commemorative medal. EF.
Coronation the smaller silver issues (2) 1897 and 1902 both toned GEF, in bronze 1937 44mm VF with some edge faults, Commonwealth Games 1986 Edinburgh 70mm bronze EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issue Unc with some uneven toning and verdigris in the red box of issue, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2029, 32mm diameter in silver EF in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze crowned right facing bust HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII reverse Britannia standing in archway battle ship on the horizon CROWNED AD 1937 Unc, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937 EF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, by T. Brock, after W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 83.49g, NVF cleaned and colourfully retoned, with some contact marks and hairlines
Nelson and the Foudroyant 1897, 38mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1813, BHM 3613, struck from copper recovered from H.M.S. Foudroyant after breaking up, Obverse: uniformed bust of Horatio Nelson facing three-quarters left, HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, in exergue BORN 29TH SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: H.M.S. Foudroyant at anchor without rigging, FOUDROYANT. LORD NELSON’S FLAGSHIP, the edge inscription/legend stating LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897. MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP, Choice UNC as it comes with a contemporary red circular case which it has been stored within. An interesting Nelson commemorative with direct association to the famous 80-gun ship once commanded by Nelson.
Germany, Prussia. Wilhelm II (1888–1918), Silver “Palästina-Gedenkthaler”, 1898, commemorating the Kaiser’s visit to Jerusalem and the dedication of the Evangelical Church of the Redeemer. Obverse: bare head bust Wilhelm II right, legend WILHELM II PALÄSTINA GEDENKTHALER. Reverse: view of the Evangelical Erlöserkirche in Jerusalem, legend ZUR EINWEIHUNG DER EVANG. ERLÖSERKIRCHE IN JERUSALEM, inner inscription REFORMATIONSFEST 1898. Silver, 35mm, 15.0g. Extremely Fine with attractive old tone. An historically important medal connected with the Kaiser’s celebrated Palestine journey of 1898.
Germany, Prussia. Wilhelm II (1888–1918), Silver Medal, 1901, by Oertel of Berlin, commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Prussia. Obverse: conjoined busts left of Friedrich I and Wilhelm II, legend FRIEDRICH I KÖNIG / WILHELM II KÖNIG U. KAISER. Reverse: winged Genius standing behind pedestal surmounted by the Prussian Crown, inscribed SUUM CUIQUE, with sword and laurel branch below and city view of Königsberg in the background, legend ZUM 200-JÄHR. KÖNIGREICHS-JUBILÄUM PREUSSENS / 18. JANUAR 1701–1901, signed OERTEL BERLIN. Silver, 39mm, 26.0g (Marienburg 7182). Good VF
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation Souvenir 1902, bronze medal by E. Fuchs for Elkington, C&W 4205P, 38–39mm, 31g, conjoined crowned busts right, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, E. FUCHS and date 1902 below, rev. view of the Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, legend THE GRAND HOTEL TRAFALGAR SQUARE, CORONATION SOUVENIR 1902, plain edge, Unc in Elkington's presentation box
USA Medal 1904 Centenary of the Death of George Washington, issued by the Washington Monument Association, Alexandria, Virginia, bronze 41mm, Baker B-1828, bust of Washington right, STRUCK BY ORDER OF CONGRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF WASHINGTON’S DEATH around, reverse with an early hand-operated fire engine within a wreath, WASHINGTON above, MEMBER OF FRIENDSHIP FIRE CO. 1773 below. Good EF
Germany, Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Regency Medal of Hereditary Prince Ernst of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, 1905. Obverse: bust of Ernst facing, legend ERBPRINZ ERNST VON HOHENLOHE-LANGENBURG / REGIERUNGSVERWESER IN D. HERZOGTÜMERN COBURG U. GOTHA, with dates in field I.D. ZEIT V. 31 JULI 1900 / B. ZUM 18 JULI 1905. Reverse: view of the Veste Wachsenburg surrounded by trees, legend VESTE WACHSENBURG. White metal, 35mm, 16.0g. AU and loop mounted at the top for suspension
Germany - Austria-Hungary, Bohemia. Marienbad Centenary Medal, Silver, 1908, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Spa of Marienbad (Mariánské Lázně). Obverse: facing medallion portraits of Abbot Karl Reitenberger and Dr. Josef Nehr, legends ABT KARL REITENBERGER and DR. JOSEF NEHR, surrounding inscription ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE FEIER DES 100 JÄHRIGEN BESTANDES VON MARIENBAD. Reverse: allegorical female figure seated beneath tree with spa buildings in the background, 1808–1908. Silver, 40mm, 26.0g. Unc with an attractive old cabinet tone
Germany, Bavaria, First World War, Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, for the Victory at Metz, Zetzmann 4014, uniformed bust right, RUPPRECHT KRONPR. VON BAYERN, rev. downward pointing sword in oak wreath, dividing date 19–14, legend DEM SIEGER BEI METZ 18–21 AUGUST, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990. EF
Germany, First World War, Crown Prince Wilhelm, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, “The Victor at Longwy”, Zetzmann 4020, uniformed bust left, WILHELM KRONPRINZ DES DEUTSCHEN REICHES, rev. downward pointing sword in oak wreath dividing date 19–14, legend DEM SIEGER BEI LONGWY 22. AUGUST, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990, EF.
Germany, First World War, Generalleutnant Erich Ludendorff, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, Zetzmann 2045, bust of Ludendorff facing three-quarters right, GENERALLEUTNANT LUDENDORFF, rev. downward pointing sword dividing the date 1914 within oak wreath, legend MIT DEM UNERSCHÜTTERLICHEN WILLEN DURCHZUHALTEN UND DEM FESTEN GLAUBEN AN DEUTSCHLANDS ZUKUNFT!, 34mm, 18g, edge stamped SILBER 990. EF
Germany, First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm II, silver medal 1914 by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg, on the Emperor’s speech from the throne at the opening of the Reichstag on 4 August 1914, Zetzmann 2017, 33mm, 15g, edge stamped 990. Obverse: bare head of Wilhelm II left, legend WILHELM II · DEUTSCHER KAISER / KÖNIG v. PREUSSEN, Lauer signature on truncation. Reverse: crown and three swords dividing the date 1914 above nine-line inscription: UNS TREIBT NICHT EROBERUNGSLUST. UNS BESEELT DER UNBEUGSAME WILLE, DEN PLATZ ZU BEWAHREN, AUF DEN GOTT UNS GESTELLT HAT, FÜR UNS UND ALLE KOMMENDEN GESCHLECHTER! V. D. KGL. SCHLOSS Z. BERLIN A. 4. AUG. 1914. Matt Uncirculated.
Germany, First World War, Paul von Hindenburg, Battle of Tannenberg and Liberation of East Prussia 1914, silver medal by Arthur Löwenthal, Zetzmann 4025, 34mm, 18 grammes, obverse uniformed bust of Hindenburg slightly left, legend GENERALOBERST VON HINDENBURG, reverse medieval warrior in armour swinging a two-handed sword, legend DER RUSSEN BEZWINGER OSTPREUSSENS BEFREIER, with TANNENBERG and ÖRTELSBURG in the fields and 1914 below, edge marked SILBER 990, Unc
Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy, Ernst Ludwig, General Honour Decoration for Bravery, silver medal, 1894–1918 issue. Obverse: bust of Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig left, legend ERNST LUDWIG GROSSHERZOG VON HESSEN. Reverse: FÜR TAPFERKEIT in two lines within a wreath, half laurel and half oak, tied below. Loop and ring suspension, on pale blue ribbon with red side stripes. 33mm.GEF
Germany, Imperial. Patriotic Brass Plaque or Medallic Badge, 1914, commemorating Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Reichstag proclamation at the outbreak of the First World War. Obverse: bust of Wilhelm II right, WILHELM II above. Reverse: radiant sunburst above inscribed tablet bearing the famous quotation ICH KENNE KEINE PARTEIEN / ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE / WILHELM II, “I know no political parties; I know only Germans.” dated 1914 above. Brass, rectangular format, 50 x 38mm. Good Extremely Fine with attractive aged surfaces. An evocative First World War patriotic piece issued during the opening months of the conflict.
Germany, Wilhelm II, silver patriotic medal 1914, by L. Chr. Lauer, Nuremberg, on the outbreak of the First World War and the Kaiser’s Reichstag speech of 4 August 1914, 33mm, 18.00g. Obverse: Bust of Wilhelm II left, legend WILHELM II. DEUTSCHER KAISER / KÖNIG v. PREUSSEN. Reverse: Upright sword dividing the legend ICH KEN=NE KEINE PARTEIEN MEHR / ICH KENNE NUR DEUTSCHE!, below WILHELM II NACH DER THRONREDE AM 4. AUGUST 1914. A silver patriotic medal invoking national unity at the outbreak of the Great War, the famous quotation becoming one of the best-known slogans of the German Burgfrieden in 1914. The Deutsches Historisches Museum notes that this phrase was widely circulated in newspapers, posters and postcards at the time. EF
Peace Celebrations, Signing of Peace at Versailles, 1919, brass or bronze medal by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 52mm diameter, 53 grammes, Obverse: An angel blowing a trumpet above, Justice seated below holding scales, Liberty holding aloft a scroll, the Palace of Versailles and a classical statue behind, ELKINGTON below, Reverse: Floral wreath enclosing the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE SIGNING OF PEACE AT VERSAILLES 1919, shields of Great Britain, France, U.S.A. and Switzerland around, BHM 4142. EF with the odd fleck of verdigris, an attractive First World War peace commemorative medal marking the Treaty of Versailles. Along with Kings and Queens of England by De-Passe (2) Henry IV and William II F-VF
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, 86 grams, AS STRUCK in the hard red Royal Mint box this in excellent condition for its age
R.M.S. Queen Mary, Commissioned / Maiden Voyage, 1936, bronze medal by Gilbert Bayes for the Royal Mint, 70mm, Obverse: The R.M.S. Queen Mary under steam, seen from the starboard bow, with dolphins below, MARIA REGINA MARI ME COMMISIT, Reverse: New York skyscrapers viewed through the Bargate of Southampton, shields of Southampton and New York to either side, BHM 4282, Eimer 2036. Uncirculated, housed in a Royal Mint presentation box, a pleasing example of this impressive Art Deco ocean-liner medal
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