200th Anniversary of The Battle of Trafalgar (2) both 63mm diamrtre bronze and silver 2015 by The Royal Mint Unc and in the presentation boxes as issued with display stand
A Royal SocietyGeorge VI medal 1945 by Royal Mint, 73mm diameter in carat gold and weighing 298.18 grammes, UNC and lustrous, presented to Dr Edward James Salisbury C.B.E. FRS, in original red leather presentation box, along with the original red leather folio containing an approval letter dated 9th November 1945 on Buckingham Palace notepaper, signed by the Keeper of the Privy Purse, also a CBE confirmation letter with handwritten signature George R I, Dr Edward Salisbury's doctorate certificate from the University of Glasgow and an Honorary Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners of London certificate dated 19th November 1951, at the time the Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a most interesting group of related paperwork honouring Dr. Salisbury's achievements
Christmas Ingots (21) by Franklin Mint each around 65 grammes in sterling silver 1971 Sleigh Scene (4), 1974 The Snowman (3), 1975 The Open Sleigh (3), 1976 Christmas Landscape (3), 1977 Making Gingerbread (3), 1978 Waiting for Santa (3), 1980 Bringing in the Gifts (2) UNC to FDC some with light tone, in the boxes of issue with certificates
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver gilt Crown size medals in an album with text. With an additional Medal of the 1941 Address to the US Congress UNC as issued
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver Crown size medals each around 25 grammes, in an album. nFDC with House of Commons letter, Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers 4 coin cover set, along with GB and world these including 1964 Tokyo Olympics 1000 Yen and a Spanish silver 5 pesetas (lot)
Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm diameter in Silver Eimer 512 the official Coronation issue Obv. Bust Left CAROLINA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Rev The Queen standing flanked by Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR.HAEC.PATRIA Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII Fine
Coronation of Charles II 1661 29mm diameter in Silver by T.Simon, the official Coronation Issue Eimer 221 Obv. Bust right crowned and draped, Rev. the King enthroned, left, crowned by Peace hovering above EVERSO.MISSVS.SVCCVRRERE.SECLO.XXIII APR.1661 GEF and attractively toned with some light hairlines, Rare in this high grade
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) The Official Royal Mint Issues 56mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, and 30nn diameter in silver NEF, as part of a group of Medals, Tokens and Paranumismatic items (110)
Coronation of George I 1714 the official Coronation issue, 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 470 Obverse Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BRI. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia Exergue INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII UNC and lustrous with minor contact marks and a small flan imperfection in the reverse field, rare this nice
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver Eimer 273 the official Coronation issue Obverse Bust right Laureate, armoured and draped, IACOBVS. II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX Reverse a Laurel Wreath upon a cushion; above, a hand issuing from heaven. A. MILITARI. AD. REGIAM. Exergue: INAVGVRAT. 23. AR. 1685 by J.Roettier GVF
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci 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 A/UNC and nicely toned over prooflike fields
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 35mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 312, Obverse: conjoined and draped busts GVLIELMVS.ET.MARIA.REX.ET.REGINA, Reverse: Jove hurling thunder at Phaethon falling from chariot NE TOTVS ANBVMATVRN UNC or near so with light hairlines and contact marks only
Coronations and Jubilees 1837-1953 a 7-medal set in silver by John Pinches comprising Victoria Coronation, Victoria Diamond Jubilee, Edward VII Coronation, George V Coronation, George V Silver Jubilee, Edward VIII Ascension, and George VI Coronation all struck in silver, Prooflike UNC and toned, in the original box of issue, with certificate, number 119 of only 250 sets produced
Death of KingGeorge IV 1830 41mm diameter in bronze by T.W.Ingram, Birmingham Obverse Bust left GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA, Reverse Tomstone attended by mourners Britannia and Liberty BORN AUGt 12 1762: ASCENDED JANy 29.1820 CROWN'D JULY 19.1821, unlisted by Eimer, EF
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate No 25 of just 123 minted
France, Battle of Sole bay (Suffolk) 1672 41mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust of Louis XIV right LUDOVICUS XIIII . REX CHRISTAINISSIMUS, Reverse Neptune standing in his car, VICTORIA NAVALIS on a banner above in exergue: MDCLXXII, GVF, comes with printed pages of History of the Battle and background to the town of Sole Bay and the Battle, also the first Battle of the Third Dutch War 1672-1674), this medal very rare in silver
George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by RoyalWarrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) 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 by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton NEF with some small rim nicks, comes with a red contemporary Spink and Son box
Hong Kong, International Coin Exposition 1988 70mm diameter, 5 ounce Silver Proof, Prooflike UNC with some toning to the rims, in the box of issue with certificate, only 1000 pieces issued
Medallic First Day Cover set in 3 albums United Nations series, issued 1971-1973 (15 covers) each with a Crown-sized sterling silver medal and stamp on the envelope nFDC to FDC as issued,
Medals (10) George I c.1714 (undated) Eimer 471 25mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust right, Reverse Shield within Garter with Lion and Unicorn supporters, Diev et mon droit on a scroll below, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 26mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 EF toned, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 EF, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1922 UNC in the paper envelope of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 The Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046 GEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 UNC with a small spot on the reverse, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922 UNC in the red box of issue, South African War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1851 by Spink and Son EF
Medals on stamp covers (10), replica Victorian campaign medals set into an envelope with stamps franked with name of battle. Issued by Benham, Kent. Assorted medals, South Africa 1853 copy, Crimea 1854 2 bars Balaklava & Sebastopol copy, 1939- 45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medals (2) copies, Campaign Service Medal bar Northern Ireland copy, Operational Service Medal, copy, together with other assorted bars and ribbons Victoria Cross, copy, Waterloo Medal 1815, copy, Defence & War Medals. GVF. Together with a bag of assorted medal ribbons, photographs of medals and Buckingham Palace Memorial card & M.O.D. Veterans card. (4)
Of Cuban Interest from a Cuban collection (4), Harvard Institute 1923 Alumni medal 42mm diameter in silver awarded to P.G.Mendoza VF with suspension loop, National Reconciliation medal (c.1933) Obverse Bust left wearing armour and plumed helmet, Reverse Arms of Cuba surmounted by a Phrygian bonnet bearing a five-pointed star within oak and laurel wreath, ribbon with one line of 7 chevrons NVF the ribbon with some stains, Order of Military Merit, Fourth Class, in bronze gilt, red enamel, with red ribbon VF, Bartolome Maso Centenary 1830-1930 31.5mm diameter in bronze GVF with some contact marks
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy 973-1973 (minted 1973-1977) Silver Proof Edition containing 50 x 65 grammes sterling silver ingots, comes in the large wooden display box with hardback book nFDC to FDC most of the ingots still sealed in the cards, these cards now cut
Queen Caroline Coronation 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 512 Obverse Bust left wearing a bandeau, CAROLINA.D:G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse the Queen stands facing, between Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR HAEC. PATRIA. Exergue CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII About Fine
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, along with a further group (14) in base metal 1812-2002 a varied selection, in mixed grades some UNC
Roberts Birds a 5-medal set in silver 51mm diameter by Franklin Mint (numbers 46-50) comprising White Ibis, Nene, Purple Martin, Bluebird and Rough-Legged Hawk issues FDC in the boxes of issue (four are still sealed)
Saudi Arabia, Commemorative Medal 1986 King Fahd/Shaykh Isâ, Gold Proof The Opening of the Saudi-Bahrain Causeway, 1406h/1986 AD, Obverse: facing busts, Reverse: view of the causeway, 31.09 grammes, Proof About FDC
Sir WinstonChurchill 90th Birthday 1964 a 3-medal set in .900 gold comprising 50mm diameter, 32mm diameter and 19.5mm diameter issues weighing 49.94 grammes, 17.47 grammes and 3.49 grammes respectively, issued by the Federal Austrian Mint, designed by Christopher Ironside Prooflike UNC in the white box of issue with certificate, only 1000 sets issued
St. Patricks Day Medallic First Day Covers by the Franklin Mint (2) 1975 The Triumph over the Devil's Demon Birds on the Mountain Croagh Patrick c.439AD FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, and 1978 St. Patricks Final Years FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, both in the packs of issue with certificates, The 41st International Eucharist Congress 1976 a Medallic First day cover, medal FDC with stamp as issued. The United Nations 1974 Peace Medal in sterling silver FDC in the pack of issue, plus a further group of medals (5) The 1976 Presidential Debate Eyewitness Medal, Mission to Mars 1976 Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 Presidential Inaugural Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 RoyalSilver Jubilee Eyewitness Commemorative Medal, President Sadat Visit to Israel 1977 Eyewitness Medal these in sterling silver in the boxes of issue with certificates
The 100 Greatest Cars Silver Miniature Collection' silver ingots by John Pinches (issued 1975) each piece 16mm x 5mm and around 1.5 grammes Silver Proofs in the box of issue with detailed information book
The 100 Greatest Masterpieces series (71) Numbers 1-64 and 94-100 each medal depicting Iconic Works of Art, issued 1973-1980 by Franklin Mint each medal 51mm diameter in gold plated sterling silver UNC to FDC in the large display cabinet of issue with all certificates
The Centennial Car Mini-Ingot collection a 100-piece set by Franklin Mint each ingot 17mm x 10mm and in sterling silver FDC in the display case as issued, the ingots still sealed on the cards of issue, comes with comprehensive book with details of each car on the ingots
The Genius of Leonardo Da Vinci a 50-piece set of gold plated sterling silver 51mm diameter medals (issued 1974) comes with certificates, hardback book and collector cabinet
The Genius of Rembrandt by Franklin Mint a 50-medal set (issued 1972-1976) each 51mm diameter and in silver nFDC-FDC in the original envelopes, comes with the display box, hardback book and certificates
The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in bronze nFDC-FDC housed in an impressive blue album
The Pistrucci Waterloo 200th Anniversary Medal undated (2015) 250 grammes of .999 silver matt finished FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The Three BritishKings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 32mm diameter in silver: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue with leaflet, The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 51mm diameter in bronze: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue
Twopence 1797 Fine holed and engraved 'Sacred to the Memory of James Cooper Died August 24th 1831 Aged 28 Years', as part of a group of Medals (22) includes First World War, Second World War, Coronation, Sports, and Education Attendance,
USA Great Historic Sites of America, Numismatic a Medallic 49-piece set of Medal covers by Franklin Mint, (issued 1970-1972) UNC -FDC in 2 albums as issued with stamps
USA One Hundred Dollar Bill silver ingot, one troy pound of .999 silver (issued 1990 by the Federal Coin Fund) nFDC in the sealed sleeve of issue with certificate and stand
USA Postmasters of America 1970s Medallic First Day Covers (26) Franklin Mint issues with sterling silver Crown-sized medals and stamps, UNC in the wallets of issue, along with Postmasters of America Pewter Medal 1975 Benjamin Franklin Medallic cover
USA Silver Ingots (100) each depicting different American banks, 1970 and 1971 Franklin Mint editions each ingot around 65 grammes of sterling silver UNC
USA The Currier and Ives Silver Ingot Collection a 12-piece set, each ingot 81mm x 54mm and .999 silver Proof each with different scenes such as American Express Train, Clipper Ship 'Flying Cloud', The Life of a Hunter, Catching a Trout, Haying Time, Wooding Up on the Mississippi, The Road - Winter, Winter in the Country - The Old Grist Mill, Trotting Stallion, Yosemite Valley, California, Central Park Winter - The Skating Pond, and Home to Thanksgiving these one of the few sets issued in .999 silver, nFDC to FDC on the green cards of issue
USA The Fifty State Bicentennial Medal Collection (1972-1973) a 50-piece set by Franklin Mint each medal in sterling silver, FDC in the blue album of issue, comes with 90-page book
USA The Franklin Mint Presidential Ingot Collection a 37-piece set in silver (issued 1972-1974) each ingot around 325 grammes, comprising the 36 pieces in the presentation box as well as the Gerald Ford Ingot current at the time of minting FDC as issued, according to sources on the internet only 906 sets were issued
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1971 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events or anniversaries from 1971, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover a little dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1972 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1972, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover slightly damaged and dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1973 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1973, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue, the cover dirty from storage, with accompanying additional hardback booklet
USA The Official Bicentennial Day 1976 Commemorative Medals (2) each 32mm diameter in silver, in the bookform cases of issue, The Great Women of the American Revolution a 36-medal set each 45mm diameter in pewter each depicting an iconic figure from the time and a brief account of their achievements in the era UNC on the cards of issue, Presidential Medals (2) George W.Bush and Ronald Reagan UNC, Dominica 1982 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franklin D.Roosevelt Medallic Covers (4) Crown-sized in silver with stamps UNC, Thomas Jefferson 1976 Bicentennial First Day Covers in base metal (3) in the covers of issue with stamps, America's First Medals 1970s issues by Franklin Mint (56) in pewter UNC in the boxes of issue
USA The Official Signers Medals - In Commemoration of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, The Bicentennial Council of the Thirteen original States, a 56-medal set, around Crown-sized, each around one ounce of sterling silver by Franklin Mint (1973-1976) FDC in the album of issue
USA The Patriots Hall of Fame - Era of the American Revolution 1770-1789 Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge a 20 medal set, each piece depicting key figures and heroic deeds of the time, all Crown-sized and in sterling silver nFDC to FDC in the two boxes of issue
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 UNC toned with a small edge nick in the red box of issue, George VICoronation 1937 57mm diameter in silver matt finish Eimer 2046 GVF with a few contact marks in the red box of issue, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 Eimer 2084 76mm diameter in silver by E.Fey matt finish A/UNC in the red dated box of issue
Campaign Service Medal bar Northern Ireland to 24106911 L / Cpl.R. Howard RCT. Privately issued or copy medals: group of four including General Service Medal bar Northern Ireland, unnamed & stamped copy, Silver and Golden Jubilee Medals (both stamped copy), "For General Service" Cross, silver to 24106911 Cpl.R. Howard RCT 1967-1979, mounted as worn. Volunteer Service Medal (silver) named to Cpl R Howard, Foreign Service Medal bar Middle East, Maritime Service Medal named to Cpl Howard, 73 Maritime Regiment R.C.T., Northern Ireland Veterans Medal
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