AfricaGeneral Service Medal George V with edge renamed in incorrect style to 678 CPL SURUR FERAG 3/K . A. R. with Somaliland clasp, the date erased, VF cleaned
First World War - City of Lincoln Tribute 1919 36mm diameter in bronze by Lidgett, Obverse: Armorial shield and motto CIVITAS LINCOLNIENSIS on a banner below, IN TOKEN OF LINCOLN'S GRATITUDE, Reverse: A soldier kneeling right before Britannia, who places a wreath on his head. Beyond, landscape and sea with field gun and cruiser ; above, an airship and biplane, SERVED IN THE GREAT WAR . Exergue 1914-1919, 18.80 grammes, Eimer 1967, A/UNC with some small spots, in the box of issue
ImperialService Medal, George VI type, awarded to Ernest Lake Staples, NEF/EF cleaned and retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, World War IBritish War Medal awarded to 36764 Pte. W.L. Sewell. K.R.RIF.C. , NEF, Victory Medal 1914-1919 awarded to M2-049467 Pte. H.H. Castle A.S.C. EF, World War I pair miniatures, mounted, for wearing, British Red Cross Society - For War Service 1914-1918 Reverse: INTER ARMA CARITAS EF, and Cap Badge South Wales Borderers with Egypt SWB emblem, VF with the rear clips missing
South America a small group (5) Colombia Fifth Class Order of Boyaca, Chile Order of Naval merit, Peru (3) National Service Medal, Army Medal Guardia Civil del Peru, Order of the Hipolito Nuanue in mixed grades to EF
World War I Medal pair, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory medal awarded to G-12153 Pte. J.E. Bradley R.W. KentRegiment, NVF, the silver medal with ribbon and on a bar for wearing
Enamelled Halfcrown William IV reverse enamelled in 4 colours, pin mounted, good workmanship, an enamelled shield in 3 colours, 45mm x 60mm Bird with wings open, with crossed swords with blue and white chequered crest across breast, Good Fine, pin mounted on the back. Religious themed (8) an enamelled silver brooch, in 4 colours, together with base metal pendants, includes St. Christophers (2) these with classic cars on the reverse, and a pair of music-themed prize medals, unawarded St. Austell Musical Competition Festival 41mm diameter White Metal EF, and Reading & District Musical Festival 26mm diameter in bronze EF
Charles I, Peace or War, Bristol Captured 1643 29mm diameter in silver by T.Rawlins. Obverse: Bust right laureate, armoured and draped. CAROLVS. D:G. ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX Reverse: Sword and olive branch, crossed, between the letters CR crowned IN. VTRVM QVE. PARATVS Exergue 1643, Eimer 142, MI 308-134 GEF and scarce thus, the Eimer plate piece (See plate 15)
Charles IDeath and Memorial 1649 50mm diameter in bronze, by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse bust right, armoured and draped, CAROL . D.G.M.B.F.ET. H. REX. & . GLOR .MEM., Reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below, sheep in a landscape, VIRVT EX. ME. FORVNAM. EX. ALIJS, MI i 346/200-1, Eimer 162, 53.43 grammes, EF/NEF, the reverse a little unevenly, but not unpleasantly toned
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, CAROLVS . SECVNDVS . DEI . GRATIA . MAG . BRI . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, 73.93 grammes, Eimer 241, NVF once lightly cleaned, now retoned, Ex- Bay View Collection, London Coins Auction A153 5/6/2016 Lot 2069
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Britannia seated on a globe, right: Victory in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. Exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES. XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV, Eimer 409, MI 256/49, in an NGC holder and graded AU58, by some distance the finest we have offered
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA. D:G: MAG: BRI FR.ET.HIB: REG: , Reverse: Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy PIETAS AUGUSTÆ, In Exergue: PRIMITIIS . ET . DECIMIS . ECCLESIÆ . CONCESSIS . MDCCIV, 37.63 grammes, Eimer 404, VF with some edge nicks, the obverse with two scratches in the field. Note: The Medal commemorates the act formalising the investment of monies received from the Church for the benefits of poorer clergy
Battle of Ramllies 1706 35mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped ANNA . D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Map of the conquered provinces displayed by two Fames, a town in the distance GALLIS . AD . RAMELLIES . XII . MAII . MDCCVI, In Exergue: FLANDR . ET . BRABANT . RECEFT in two lines, 16.15 grammes, Eimer 419, EF with an area of light verdigris in the obverse field
Battle of Oudenarde 1708 44mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, ANNA . D: G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG:, Reverse: two captives at the base of a column, surmounted by Victory, and decorated with captured French standards. GALLIS . AD . ALDENARD . VICTIS, in Exergue: XXX . IUNI MDCCVIII, MI ii 322/148, Eimer 433, 36.63 grammes, GVF
Peace of Utrecht 1713 35mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA. D:G: MAG . BRI FR: ET. HIB: REG:, Reverse: Britannia standing left, holds an olive branch, shield and spear. Beyond, to the left, ships and right a farming scene COMPOSITIS . VENERANTVR . ARMIS, Eimer 460, 15.69 grammes, VF cleaned and repaired, now with colourful retone
Peace of Utrecht 1713 58mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA. D:G: MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG, Reverse: Britannia seated left with olive branch, spear and shield beyond, to left ships and right a farming scene, 69.81 grammes, Eimer 458, EF with some light surface deposit, this possibly removable with care
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, GEORGIVS. D:G:MAG: BR. FR: ET. HIB: REX, Reverse: The King, enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. In Exergue: INAVGVRAT . XX . OCT. MDCCXIIII, 14.70 grammes, Eimer 470, Bright EF with some hairlines
Spanish Fleet Captured off Cape Passaro 1718 45mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust right, Laureate armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . D:G. MAG. BR: FR: ET.HIB: REX. F:D: Reverse: Statue of the King, as Neptune, upon a rostral column amidst captured Naval trophies SOCIORVM PROTECTOR, In Exergue: CLASSE . HISP . DELETA. / AD.ORAS. SICILIÆ. / 1718 in three lines, 36.84 grammes, Eimer 481, VF/NVF with some contact marks
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, the official coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPVLOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, Eimer 510, MI 479-4, Choice UNC golden toned enhanced by touches of blue and magenta, a beautiful example, in an NGC holder and graded MS64, we note NGC have graded 3 example at MS64 with none graded higher
Russia Support of Serbs over the Ottoman Turks, 62mm diameter in Pewter by G. Waecher Obverse: Bust of Elizabeth right, D.G. ELIZABETA . AVGVSTA . OMN . ROSS. Reverse: Minerva standing left, leaning on a shield with double-headed eagle, holding a spear and pointing to a pedestal with the Coat of Arms of New Serbia, surmounted by a Russian eagle, In Exergue: MDCCCLIV, NOVA SERIA CONSTITVTA, 112.92 grammes, Fine/Good Fine
Accession of George III 1760 41mm diameter struck in Gilt bronze by T.Pingo, type as Eimer 683, BHM 3, not listed in gilt bronze, Obv: Bust left, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX Rev: Britannia Standing facing , beside a lion, cannon, trident, anchor and shield FELICITAS . BRITANNIAE In Exergue: INEUNTE REGNO OCT . XXV MDCCLX, 24.56 grammes GVF
Anniversary of the Accession of KingGeorge III 25mm diameter by W. Wyon, Obverse: Bust right. Laureate GEORGIVS III DEI GRATIA, Reverse: A star in splendour above a countryside PROPRIO SPLENDORE REFULGET In Exergue: XXV OCT MDCCCXVII / ANNO . REGNI / LVIII. Possibly struck in Barton's metal layered onto brass on the obverse, 7.00 grammes, BHM 932, Eimer 1101, NVF, the obverse with lightly pitted surfaces, an unusual piece, listed as RRR by BHM
George Washington - General of the Continental Army in America, undated, 40mm diameter in bronze, by Voltaire (1778) Obverse: Bust right G . WASHINGTON Er. GENERAL OF THE CONTINL ARMY IN AMERICA. Reverse: Emblems and implements of war, WASHIN. REUNITPAR UN RARE ASSEMBLAGE . LES TALENS DU GUERRIER & LES VERTUS DU SAGE, Baker 78b, 27.74 grammes, VG/Near Fine, the obverse with some spots, one of the earliest tributes to George Washington
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
British Victories in the Peninsular War 1810 50mm in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Bust right, LIEUT. GEN. LORD. VISCOUNT WELLINGTON. K.B.MDCCCX, Reverse: Victory standing right, upon a rock, a fallen French standard at her feet, BHM 699, Eimer 1010, 67.40 grammes, VF
Liverpool Pitt Club 1814 54mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr after J.Nollekens, Obverse: Bust left RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT LIVERPOOL PITT CLUB 1814, Reverse: peace and Victory flying right, crowning Britannia who protects Commerce and Europe, Discord lies at her feet, BRITAIN VICTORIOUS, TYRANNY OVERTHROWN, EUROPE PROTECTED . PEACE RESTORED, In Exergue a rose, thistle and shamrock united by a single stem, BHM 827, 64.21 grammes, GVF, rated RRR by BHM in bronze, along with True Blue Club Badge 1812, 40mm diameter in copper, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Female figures of Religion with cross and Justice with sword, holding royal crown over fasces. Scroll with moto and pole-axe STRONG BY UNION on a ribbon, 35.50 grammes, EF
Liverpool Pitt Club and the Peace of Paris 1814 54mm diameter in silver by Thomas Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William Pitt left, RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT. LIVERPOOL PITT CLUB 1814., Reverse: Peace and Victory flying right, crowning Britannia who protects Commerce and Europe, Discord lies at her feet. BRITAIN VICTORIOUS . TYRANNY OVERTHROW. EUROPE PROTECTED . PEASCE RESTORED. Exergue: A rose, thistle, shamrock united by a single stem, BHM 837, listed as RRR by BHM, 63.31 grammes, Fine/Good Fine with some contact marks, scratches and edge nicks, in a presentation box
Treaties of Paris 1814-15 41mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills and N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse bust left, laureate, GEORGE PRINCE REGENT MDCCCXVI, Reverse: Peace standing holding two victor's wreaths on a plinth inscribed TREATIES OF PARIS, a trophy of arms behind her. ARMIS ET CONSILIIS Exergue: XXX. MAY. MDCCCXIV XX. NOVEMBER MDCCCXV, BHM 892, 36.31 grammes, NEF with a few small spots, and some darker toning in places
George IV and William IV related (4) George IV Visit to Ireland 1821 34mm diameter in white Metal by J.G. Hancock, Obverse: Bust left, draped, GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29. 1820, Reverse: IRELAND HAILS WITH JOY THE VISIT OF HER SOVEREIGN. AUGUST 1821. 15.40 grammes, BHM 1117, NVF pierced for suspension, Death of George IV 1830 35mm diameter in White metal by W. Bain, Obverse: Draped laureate Bust left GEORGE IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN 29. 1820, Reverse: A crowned coffin on a plinth, coffin inscribed DIED / JUNE 26 / 1830, 14.27 grammes, BHM 1372, About VF, Accession of William IV 1830 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of William IV left WILLIAM IV ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONEJUNE 26 1830. Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide draped, right HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE, BHM 1427, 15.41 grammes, GVF with some surface marks, listed as RR by BHM, Coronation of William IV 1831 28mm diameter in brass Obverse: King William IV and Queen Adelaide standing by an altar . PROCLAIMED JUNE 28 1830, In Exergue, W & A / CROWNED SEPr 8. 1831, Reverse: CROWNED WITH THEIR PEOPLE'S LOVE. GUARDED BY A NATION'S LOYALTY, HALLOWED BY THEIR COUNTRIES BLESSING . BHM 1506 VF
Sir Walter Scott 1824 53mm diameter in copper by W. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of Sir Walter Scott right, WALTER SCOTT 1824, Reverse: Two female allegorical figures of Truth and Fiction, the former standing and holding a wand, the latter seated holding a book inscribed WAV (Waverley), In Exergue: A wreath. TRUTHS SEVERE IN FAIRY FICTION DRESSED, 59.45 grammes, BHM 1238, EF/NEF the reverse with two small scratches and an area of verdigris
The Duke of Clarence Appointed Lord High Admiral 1827, 66mm diameter in gilt silver by J. Henning, Obverse: Bust right, H.R.H. WILLIAM DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND MDCCCXXVII, Reverse: Britannia with shield and trident standing on foreshore, ships in background, HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE, HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP, 153.80 grammes, Eimer 1192, BHM 1296, NEF in silver, our archive shows that we have only previously offered the bronze type.
Accession of William IV 1830 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII, Reverse: Draped bust of Queen Adelaide right, QUEEN ADELAIDE. PRESENTED TO THE PURCHASERS OF THE PAUL PRY AUG. 22 . 1830, 17.50 grammes, BHM 1418, NEF with signs of die rust
Glasgow and Liverpool Steam Shipping Company (c.1830) 40mm diameter in white metal by Crawford, Obverse: Paddle steamer sailing to left, Reverse: CABIN in centre, GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL STEAM SHIPPING COMPANY. 21.14 grammes, VF comes with incorrect presentation case
Medals and Medalets (16) comprising Death of George I 1830 35mm in White Metal, by W. Bain, BHM 1372, Fine with some corrosion, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 1844, 44mm diameter in White Metal BHM 2193 NVF with some corrosion, 50th Anniversary of the Penny Post 1840-1890 Obverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: PRESENTED BY J.W. PALMER 281 STRAND LONDON, VF, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3692, GVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left, Reverse: Train crossing viaduct Exergue: Liverpool and Manchester railway opened Sept 15 1830 46mm diameter in white Metal, Fine, Celebration of the Railway Centenary Darlington 1825-1925 32mm in white metal old and modern trains either side, GVF holed for suspension, Medalets (8) Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 25mm in brass, Fine, Rt.Hon. George Canning M.P. 1827 26mm in brass, Fine, Frederick, Duke of York, Died Jan 5th 1827, 25mm in brass, Good Fine, Earl Grey 1830 By Trampling on Liberty I Lost the Reins Good Fine with some scratches, George IV Died June 26 1830 25mm in brass, Good Fine, cleaned, William IV and Queen AdelaideCoronation 1831 24mm in brass Fine, Duke of Wellington death 1852 25mm in brass Good Fine, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 25mm in brass Fine, Thomas Attwood, Founder of the Political Union, Parliamentary Reform 1832 41mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, BHM 1563, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Bird and Tree Day Prize medal 38mm in white metal VF
In White Metal (3) Coronation of William IV 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, draped, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IV AND QUEEN ADELAIDE, Reverse: A Ship sailing towards Britannia and the British Lion on shore, CROWN'D AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY SEPr. 8. 1831 In Exergue: KING WILLIAM IV / AND / QUEEN ADELAIDE, 35.61 grammes, BHM 1497, VF/GVF with an edge knock by ADELAIDE, Death of The Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of the Duke left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before a funerary plaque and trophy of arms, WELLINGTON / BORN / MAY 1 1769 / DIED / SEPr. 14 1852. Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore. BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST, In Exergue WATERLOO / JUNE 18 1885, 36.76 grammes, BHM 2476, NEF, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the Exhibition buildings on a plinth inscribed WEST FRONT, Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st. MDCCCLXII, Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AMERICA / AUSTRALASIA, 38.59 grammes, BHM 2739 VF with some contact marks
Opening of London Bridge 1831, 29mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: THE FIRST STONE / OF THE NEW / LONDON BRIDGE / WAS LAID BY / JOHN GARRATT. ESQ./ LORD MAYOR OF LONDON / ON THE 14 OF MARCH 1824 / AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES / AUGUST 1st 1831, Reverse: View of the bridge and the dome of St. Paul's cathedral, CARRIAGE WAY 33½ FEET. In Exergue: LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 FT. / CENTRE ARCH 150.. / SIDE ARCG 140, 7.56 grammes, BHM 1547, NVF with some scratches
Poland, Battle of Warsaw (The November Uprising), Heroic Poland 1831 Obverse: Two female figure standing symbolizing Poland and Belgium, TU NE MOURRAS PAS, Reverse: A L'HÉROÏQUE POLOGNE Above: A wreath of stars, Below: two crossed branches and the Belgian Lion, 62.22 grammes, NEF with some surface dirt in the legends
Death of the Reverend Rowland Hill 1833 44mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Draped bust of Rowland Hill in ecclesiastical vestments, bare-headed, three quarters facing, REVd. ROWLAND HILL M.A. BORN AUGUST 23 1744. DIED APRIL 11 1833. Reverse: Inscription within a circle formed by a snake swallowing it's own tail A GOOD MAN, FULL OF THE HOLY GHOST AND OF FAITH. Around: BORN AT HAWKSTONE SALOP. 49 YEARS MINISTER OF SURRY CHAPEL, 32.58 grammes, BHM 1650, EF with some contact marks
Medals and Tokens (28) includes George VICoronation Medal 1937 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue GVF, along with many issues in White metal 19th Century or early 20th Century, includes Coronations, Jubilees and Royal Marriages, along with a Sentimental Token by J. Kirk, Charlotte, Queen of Great Britain 1773 Fine, and an Enamelled 1887 Shilling, in mixed circulated grades
Sir Robert Peel Elected Rector of Glasgow University 1837 46mm diameter in copper, by J. Ottley, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Robert Peel, bare head, facing, three-quarters right, THE Rt. HONble. SIR ROBERT PEEL BARt. M.P. Below: INSTALLED LORD RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW JANy.11 1837., Reverse: Arms and insignia of the University within a wreath ENTERTAINED AT A PUBLIC DINNER IN GLASGOW BY UPWARDS OF 3000 CITIZENS. 43.91 grammes, BHM 1749, Eimer 1291, minor touches of surface residue, EF with some small edge nicks
Medals a small group (5) comprising Marriage of Queen Victoria 1840 54mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, Obverse: VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ALBERT BORN AUG 26th 1819. Reverse: Victoria and Albert stand before an Archbishop performing the ceremony, In Exergue: MARRIED FEB. 10. 1840, 51.51 grammes, BHM 1909 NEF with some blistering, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm on a Maltese Cross-shaped flan, in base metal, uniface, Portrait of Queen Victoria left, veiled, with dates of her birth, the Coronation, her marriage and the 1887 Golden Jubilee, Coronation of George V 1911 Caernarvon Local issue 32mm diameter in brass with suspension loop and ribbon at the top, the ribbon with a Union Jack, Good Fine, cleaned, World War I 1914-1918 Medals (2) the first awarded to S.LT. A.G. Maddock R.N.V.R, GVF cleaned, the second Fine with no suspension, the edge naming removed, Award Medal 1830 Bruce Castle, Obverse: View of Bruce Castle, Reverse: ALL IS THE GIFT OF INDUSTRY 1830, in centre a plate inscribed J. Dutton VF
Victoria (5) The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 28mm diameter in White metal by A.J. Stothard, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, within a beaded circle, VICTORIA AND ALBERT 1840, date with overstruck 4, Reverse: Head of Britannia left, within a beaded circle, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION LONDON, 10.76 grammes, BHM 1917, Good Fine, Opening of Lincoln's Inn, New Hall and Library 1845, 24mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, QUEEN VICTORIA & PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of Lincoln's Inn, NEW HALL LIBRARY, In Exergue: LINCOLNS INN / OPENED BY / H.M.G.M. VICTORIA. / OCT. 30. 1845, 4.01 grammes, BHM 2215, GVF pierced for suspension, The Great Exhibition 1851 31mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851, In Exergue: PROPOSED BY PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGN BY J. PAXTON ESQ. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & CO.,l Reverse: PRESETED BY TODD, BURNS & Co. DIMENSIONS LENGTH IS 1848 FT. / WIDTH 456 FT. / HEIGHT OF ROOF 66 FT. / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT / 108 FT. / GLAZED SURFACE / 900,000 SUP. FT. / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES, 6.61 grammes, unlisted by BHM, VF, pierced for suspension, The Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 34mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: TO COMMEMORATE / THE MARRIAGE / OF THE PRINCESS / VICTORI ADELAIDE / MARY LOUISA / TO THE PRINCE / FREDERICK WILLIAM / OF / PRUSSIA, Reverse: The Prince and Princess joining hands, being blessed by the Archbishop, two attendants either side. In Exergue: MARRIED / JANUARY 25 1858, 14.84 grammes, BHM 2630, GVF with some hairlines, listed as RR by BHM, The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 31mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE MARRIAGE OF / HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE PRINCE OF WALES / AND / HER ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE PRINCESS / ALEXANDRA, Reverse: The Prince of Wales plumes, ON THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH 1863, 6.16 grammes, BHM 2777, VF
Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 44mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Obverse: Conjoined bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert left, QUEEN VICTORIA & PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Royal Exchange building, NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON , In Exergue: FIRTS STONE LAID JAN.19.1842 BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. / OPENED BY / H.M.G.M. VICTORIA. / OCT. 28. 1844, 26.16 grammes, BHM 2179, NEF with some spots on the obverse
NavalGeneral Service Medal 1848 with Syria Clasp, awarded to Edward Chase, GVF cleaned with some scratches. Private Edward Chase served on the HMS Benbow in the Naval operation on the coast of Syria in the 1840s. Edward Chase is a unique name on the Naval General Service Medal Roll
Voyage of the Chinese Junk 'Keying' 1848 44mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, Obverse: Starboard view of the junk, Exergue: THE CHINESE JUNK 'KEYING', Reverse: THE CHINESE JUNK / KEYING / LENGTH 160 FT, BREADTH / 33 FT. DEPTH OF HOLD 16FT, / HER STERN IS 35FT, HIGH OUT / OF THE WATER, HER MAIN CABIN / IS 30FT LONG, 25FT WIDE & 12FT / HIGH, BURTHEN ABOUT 800 TONS, / HER RUDDER IS OF IMMENSE SIZE / & WEIGHT, BEING MADE OF IRON / WOOD, HER ANCHORS ARE MADE OF / WOOD, THE CABLES ARE MADE OF / BAMBOO, THE ROPES OF BAMBOO / RATTAN & INDIAN GRASS. / ARRIVED IN THE RIVER / THAMES / MARCH 27 1848. BHM 2314, the rarest die pairing of all the 'Keying' issues, in an NGC holder and graded MS62, listed as RR by BHM, only 4 examples graded on the NGC Census, of which this is the joint finest
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 39mm diameter in white metal by Allen & Moore, Eimer 2480, Obverse: Bust of the Duke left, Reverse: Crossed flags entwined within a wreath, behind a plinth inscribed WATERLOO, A/UNC and lustrous (2)SEAP games 1973 51mm diameter, 32.38 grammes, in 50% silver Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Medalet 'BY THE MERCY OF GOD' AUG.14 MADRID 1812 EF, Exhibition Medals (2) Glasgow Exhibition 1901 Near VF with suspension loop at the top, British Empire Exhibition Wembley 1924, NEF with a suspension loop at the top
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 42mm diameter in White Metal , unsigned, Obverse: Head right, FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON K.G., Reverse: Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington, with inscription on pedestal: BORN / MAY 1. 1769 / DIED SEP. 14 .1852 / Below: ERECTED / JUNE 18 1844. Around: THE WELLINGTON STATUE IN FRONT OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, 18.66 grammes, BHM 2493, GVF with some surface marks and hairlines
Duke of WellingtonCalendar medal 1853 41mm diameter in White metal by E. Moses & Son, Obverse: Duke of Wellington left, PRESENTED BY WELLINGTON, BIRN MAY 1st 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, Reverse a calendar showing all the Sundays in 1853, 16 grammes, GVF with some flaking to the edge
Medals and Tokens a varied group (14) Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Good Fine, cleaned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue GEF toned, in the Royal Mint envelope, British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd Centenary 1856-1956 38mm diameter in silver, EF hallmarked, comes with button from their uniform, Lord Kitchener 1916, 27mm in bronze by Legastelois, EF with suspension mount at the top, British Empire Union 1924 Reverse: Empire day May 24th 33mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned, France Ministry of Agriculture Jury Medal, undated, 50mm diameter in bronze, Miniature medal British Empire for Meritorious Service, George VI EF, Prize Medals (2) Sports- 400 Yards Relay to Bdsm. H. Dawson EF in a presentation box, Industry - Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. presented to B. Dexter for 31 Years Service, 18.3 grammes of 0.925 silver, enamelled NEF/EF boxed, The Changing Face of Britain's Coinage completer medal 28.28 grammes of 0.925 silver Proof nFDC in London Mint Office box with certificate, Tokens (4) Halfpenny 18th Century Lincolnshire - Spalding 1794 Fine, Halfpennies 19th Century (3) Newton Silversmiths and Jewellers (2) both Fine, one cleaned, Essex - Walthamstow 1811 Reverse: Britannia within a wreath, Near Fine, along with a group of buttons (14) all with Britannia designs, includes Bank of England designs (4) and a Bank of England rectangular dish 123mm x 95mm with Britannia logo
Centenary of the Death of George Frederick Handel 1859 51mm diameter in copper, by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Draped bust of George Frederick Handel left, GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath CENTENARY COMMEMORATION CRYSTAL PALACE MDCCCLIX in four lines, Edge: J.R. ABBOTT PERFORMER, 77.20 grammes, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, GEF with an edge bruise
International Exhibition 1862 Prize medal, 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, after a design by D. Maclise, Obverse: Britannia seated left receiving gifts from kneeling figures, Three female figures stand to right, with the British lion crouched in the foreground, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath: 1862 / LONDINI / HONORIS / CAUSA in four lines, , On edge: C. LESOBRE. CLASS VII. 222.80 grammes, BHM 2747, Eimer 1553, NEF with some small spots
Sedgley Park School 100th Anniversary 1863 43mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Frontal elevation of the school with wing buildings improved, SEDGLEY PARK ESTABLISHED 1763, Reverse: A Quadrilobed surrounded by legend: BENE . FVNDATA . EST . DOMVS . DOMINI . SVPRA . FIRMAN . PETRAM, unlisted by BHM or Eimer, 28.71 grammes, GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some faint scratches in the field, in the box of issue
France - Prize medal, First Class, awarded to Mme.Clavier (Emile), Sage-Femme 1873, 41mm diameter in silver by Hamel & Lecompte, Obverse: Bust of Edward Jenner three-quarters facing, on a plinth dated 1849, between two palm leaves, Reverse: COMITE . CENTRAL . DE . VACCINE . DU. DEPARTMENT . DU . NORD, MEDAILLE DE 1st CLASSE, edge: ARGENT, 35.85 grammes, NEF and nicely toned
Football Association of Wales Challenge Cup Medal 1878-79 in gold, the reverse inscribed 'CHALLENGE CUP WON BY NEWTOWN WHITE STARS SEASON 1878-9', 9.36 grammes, Fine with some scratches on the reverse. a fascinating insight into the early years of Association Football. The Welsh cup is the third oldest Football cup competition in the world, with this competition being held 10 years before the English League was first contested. The Newtown White Stars were the third team from Newtown and were massive underdogs going into the Welsh Cup final against Wrexham. They won 1-0, and each of the player were presented with the gold medal. We note a medal for the inaugural Challenge Cup in 1877 was offered at Bonhams in 2018 and realised £3400 hammer price
GermanyWorld War II Eagle Order Reverse: DEUTSCHE VERDIENST MEDAILLE, Good Fine with ribbon, France Medaille du Merire Agricole 1883 in silver, with blue and white enamelling with gilt centre, Belgium Brussels Festival 1905, Obverse conjoined busts of Leopold I and Leopold II Good Fine with ornate mount at the top
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION 1886 within a wreath, 78.18 grammes, Eimer 1725, BHM 3209, uninscribed, EF with some minor spots and contact marks
International Exhibition, Liverpool 1886 51mm diameter in silver by Elkington & Co, Manufactured by Messrs. Vaughton Ltd , Obverse: Crowned head of Queen Victoria left, legend in a wide border OPENED . BY . HER . MAJESTY . QVEEN . VICTORIA . MAY . 1886, Reverse: Female figure standing before a terrestrial globe and ships, Below: Arms of Liverpool between dolphins, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF NAVIGATION. TRAVELLING . COMMERCE. &. MANUFACTURES . LIVERPOOL . 1886, BHM 3216, Eimer 1727, 58.72 grammes, EF toned, tooled in the fields, in the box of issue
France Award Medal 1893 10th District Charity Office, 42mm diameter in copper, by A.Lesaill, Obverse: Arms of the city of Paris within an oak and laurel wreath REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, Reverse: ASSISTANCE PUBLIQUE QUETE POUR LES PAUVRES BUREAU DE BIENFAISANCE, Xme.ARRONDISEMENT with engraved name M.ENJOLRAS 1892-1893, within a wreath, 34.95 grammes, EF with some tiny rim nicks
Aberdeen University Practice of Medicine medal 1895 51mm diameter in silver by J.E.Restell, awarded to G.A. Finlayson Session 1897-1898, Obverse: View of the University building, Reverse: Coat of Arms of the University, surrounded by the motto of the University 'Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini' (The Beginning of Wisdom is fear of the Lord') 58.06 grammes, GEF in the box of issue
London Missionary Society Centenary 1795-1895 45mm diameter in bronzed White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: The Ship 'Duff' sailing left, CENTENARY OF THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY 1795-1895 THE SHIP DUFFSAILED FOR SOUTH SEAS 1796, Reverse: Four scenes, two of torture, one of worshipping, one of preaching, NEW GUINEA . WEST INDIES . CHINA . SOUTH SEAS . AFRICA . INDIA . MADAGASCAR . MONGOLIA, 25.74 grammes, GVF pierced for suspension, unlisted by BHM or Eimer
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock, Reverse: W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.98 grammes, Good Fine, cleaned and scuffed with some rim damage indicating possibly once in a mount
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in gold, by G.W. de Saulles, after T. Brock/W.Wyon the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 90.56 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse with some thin scratches on the portrait, the matt finish fields with signs of die polishing, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, 83.69 grammes, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, UNC or very near so with some small nicks, in the red box of issue, a very pleasing example
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter in bronze, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, draped and crowned, EDWARD VII . ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Helmeted figure of the Mother Country holds aloft a crown , with children of the Empire left, and Britannia seated right, with Westminster Abbey in the distance, GOD SAVE THE KING, In Exergue: CROWNED JUNE 26th 1902, 42.86 grammes, Eimer 1869, BHM 3741, EF with some small spots, much scarcer than the Official Royal Mint issue medal
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze by Mappin & Webb, Obverse: Crown above medallic busts three-quarters left and right, DIEU ET MON DROIT on ribbons below, EDWARD THE SEVENTH ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, Reverse: Britannia stands before parliament, blowing trumpet, GOD SAVE THE KING - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN // 26 JUNE 1902. Unlisted by Eimer, 38.67 grammes, BHM 3836, EF with some small spots. The 26th June date shown on the medal is the proposed original date for the Coronation, which was cancelled due to the King having an appendix operation. The Coronation took place of 9th August 1902.
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W. De Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.86 grammes, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737 A/UNC toned, the reverse with some tiny spots, in the Red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left draped and crowned, EDWARDUS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: English, Irish and Scottish shields, crowned at the top, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VII, BHM 3799, 24.46 grammes, UNC and choice, the obverse with prooflike fields, in the red box of issue
Entente Cordiale 1903 Silver Presentation plaquette 61mm x 46mm presented to R. Pierpoint M.P. 89.55 grammes, GVF lightly cleaned with two edge nicks. On 29th November 1903 a delegation of around 100 MP's and Lords went to Paris to attend a dinner at the Hotel Continental given by M. Lanessan, editor of the anglophile newspaper 'Le Siecle'. Each of the parliamentarians was presented by the Editor with a 'handsome commemorative plaquette or rectangular medal in silver by M. Rene Gregoire, representing France and England embracing at the Altar of Peace and bearing the date of the visit and the name of the recipient
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903, 51mm diameter in silvered bronze by J. Fray, Obverse: Bust facing, draped, wearing a monocle. THERIGHT HON. J. CHAMBERLAIN M.P. Reverse: Peace standing left, her arm outstretched towards sun, inscribed UNITY and rising over the horizon. Steamship H.M.S. Good Hope at sea. SOUTH AFRICA 1903. A cartouche below, inscribed : I GO TO S.AFRICA WITH THE MOST EARNEST DESIRE TO BRING TOGETHER THE PEOPLE INTO ONE GREAT AFRICAN NATION UNDER THE BRITISH FLAG, 53.34 grammes, Eimer 1876, BHM 3888, EF. Note: Joseph Chamberlain, father of Neville Chamberlain, was the first Secretary of State to visit an overseas colony on political matters
Nelson-related (7) Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson Memorial 100th Anniversary 1905 32mm diameter in white metal, after Boulton's medal of 1805, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed, HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON K.B. DUKE OF BRONTE &c. Reverse: View of a Naval Engagement ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, In Exergue: TRAFALGAR OCT. 21 1805, Good Fine with many scratches and some areas of dark toning, 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, and a copy of the 1805 Trafalgar medal (Eimer 960) 47mm diameter, Fine pitted
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B. Mackennal, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, 78.84 grammes, GEF toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Centenary of the First World War 1914-2014 Crown-sized Medals Silver plated (25) Prooflike UNC, the reverses with some toning, each in a descriptive 4 page folder
Bee Keeping Prize medal undated and unawarded, (c.1920) 41mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Three Beehives, Reverse: a Laurel wreath, uninscribed, 29.53 grammes, GEF with a few small spots
European Medals (6) France (4) Exposition de Havre - Société Canine de la Basse-Seine, 45mm diameter in silvered bronze Obverse: Bust left, RF below, Reverse: different breeds of dogs, with inscription EXPOSITION DE HAVRE SOCIETE CANINE DE LA BASSE-SEINE in the centre, Exposition de Havre - Société Canine de la Basse-Seine 2, 45mm diameter in silvered bronze Obverse: Bust right, helmeted RF below, Reverse: different breeds of dogs, with inscription EXPOSITION DE HAVRE SOCIETE CANINE DE LA BASSE-SEINE in the centre EF, Alliance Francaise Medal 66mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, awarded to Mrs. Hilary Davis, Cheltenham, toned UNC, Launch of the Transatlantic liner 'Antilles' 1952 54mm diameter in bronze by R. Delamarre, EF, Belgium (2) Brussels University (c.1921) 36mm diameter in silvered bronze by P. Bonnetain, unawarded, EF with loop mount at the top, Plaque Belgium - Aero Club de Belgique 67mm x 46mm in bronze, undated, by E.P. Blin, Obverse: Plane flies over two eagles, Reverse: branch and name plaque, EF
Netherlands Meteorological Medal 1927 51mm diameter in silver, awarded for Recognition of services to the Dutch meteorological Service, Obverse: Bust of Queen Wilhelmina left, wearing tiara, WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN, Reverse: 13-line inscription within a wreath : AAN J.BORSTGEZAGVOERDER IN DE GROTR VAART ALS ERKENNING VAN AAN HET KON NED METEOROLOGISCHE INSTITUUT BEZEWEN DIENSTEN DOOR HET INZENDEN VAN VERDIEN stelijke JOURNALEN. VAN WEGE DE KONINGIN. 1927, 61.33 grammes, toned UNC in the beige box of issue
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze by E. CarterPreston, Obverse: Crown bust in Coronation robes right, EDWARD . VIII . CROWNED . MAY . XII. MCMXXXVII in left field, Reverse: Britannia seated right with crown and eagle holding olive branch CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND, Giordano CM215a, 69.84 grammes, A/UNC with a small amount of surface residue on the obverse
Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, 15.98 grammes, EF with some hairlines, lightly toned
Medals (5) Coronation of Edward VIII 1937, 45mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF/GVF, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 36mm diameter in gilt bronze by Cashmore & Co. EF, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson EF with an old scratch on the reverse, Festival of Britain 1951 45mm diameter silver plated, by Pinches, EF , Referendum 1975 Proof nFDC boxed with certificate
Battle of London 1940-1944 57mm diameter silvered by L.E. Pinches, Obverse: An aircraft in the sky over the Tower of London, BATTLE OF LONDON . JUNE 1944 AUGUST. Reverse: An aircraft caught in searchlights above St. Paul's Cathedral. BATTLE OF LONDON SEPT 1940 . 1941 MAY, Eimer 2066, BHM 4406, GEF in the silver card box with the RAF insignia on the lid
Modern Medals (9) Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit To Paris 1957 72mm diameter in bronze, Monnaie de Paris restrike UNC boxed with certificate, World War II 40th Anniversary 1985 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, Lustrous UNC, boxed with certificate, Bank of England Museum Medal 44mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, France 50th Anniversary of the Entente Cordiale 1954 66mm diameter in bronze by H. Dropsy, EF, Crown medal 1979 Margaret Thatcher in gold plated silver Proof nFDC with certificate, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 45mm diameter in gilt White Metal? NEF, Bronze medal undated Obverse: Britain, Reverse British Assauilt Rifle SA80 EF with coloured Union Jack on either side, Bronze Medal 38mm diameter The NorfolkRegiment, uniface, EF with suspension loop attached, and Advertising Token 38mm diameter in White metal, Matchless Metal Polish Obverse: Britannia seated, Reverse the calendar for 1901
Westminster Abbey 900th Anniversary 1965 (2) a matched pair, the first 57mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello Obverse: Façade of Westminster Abbey 900 YEAR WESTMINSTER ABBEY, Reverse: A group of portraits of monarchs and others associated with the Abbey: Edward the Confessor, Henry III, Elizabeth I, Henry Yevele (master mason), John Islip (abbot), Henry Purcell (organist and composer), Richard Busby (headmaster of Westminster School) Nicholas Hawksmoor (surveyor and architect), Arthur Stanley (Dean) and Eric Symes Abbott (appointed Dean in 1959), numbered and hallmarked on the edge, 88.58 grammes, Eimer 2107 matt finish UNC, the second a similar medal in bronze, numbered on the edge, 71.20 grammes, matt finish UNC with some tone spots, comes with certificate for the similar gold medal
Great Fire of London 900th Anniversary 1966 58mm diameter by Spink & Son, Obverse: Panoramic view of London and the River Thames, its sweep of the North bank and london Bridge, LONDON 1966 above, Reverse: Standing figure of Pepys before burning buildings and the old St. Paul's. AND AGAIN TO SEE THE FIRE, WHICH WAS NOW GOT FURTHER, 80.22 grammes, Eimer 2111, EF and lustrous with light toning and some small edge nicks
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 38mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust right, Bust left H.R.H. CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: Welsh Dragon left INVESTITURECAERNARVON CASTLE 1st JULY 1969, 28.37 grammes, EF cleaned, hallmarked in the reverse field, numbered 230 on the edge
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, Obverse: Bust right, draped ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWSOG CYMRU CAERNARVON 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon DDRAIG GOGH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 67.20 grammes, Eimer 2116, GEF, National Trust Silver Medal for 25 Year Service 40mm diameter in silver, 25.37 grammes, GEF named to RUTH MARY NEILSON on the edge, both in the boxes of issue
Prize Medals (9) Home Gardener and Smallholder Championship Medallionundated and unawarded 45mm diameter in bronze, boxed, along with Royal National Rose Society Bronze Medals (8) undated 42mm diameter in bronze, 7 are unawarded one is inscribed Rosendale Rose Show 1976 UNC
Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary 2005 - The Nelson Society medal 51mm diameter in Gilt silver, 76.89 grammes, by Bigbury Mint, 2005, Lustrous UNC, hallmarked on the edge, in the box of issue with certificates
Prize Medal Sand & District Floral & Horticultural Society 52mm diameter in bronze Reverse: View of Sandye Place, awarded to J.E.Garner 3rd Prize Class 226 August 1922 NEF, along with Royal National Rose Society Medal 41mm diameter in brass EF, Prize medal 38mm in bronze Reverse: PRESENTED BY THE ICHTHEMIC GUARD Co. IPSWICH, EF boxed, and Beass Medal 32mm Botanical Gardens Sheffield NVF
English help to the Rebels 1586 31mm diameter in copper, unsigned, Obverse: Two handcuffed hands, reaching for a heart, PB on either side, COR. NOBILE . AFFLICTIS . OPITVLVLATVR, Reverse: Legend in 9 lines: 1586 / BELGIA / HISP: TYRAN / NIDE OPPRESSA ./ PORTVS. VBITA . VI / OBP. RVTA. AVXIL. / [A.DLC] .ET.SER / ANGLIÆ. REG./EXPECT. MI 134/89, 5.60 grammes, Near Fine/VG with some misty areas in the reverse legend
Francis Bacon Memorial 1626 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier (struck around 1740) Obverse: bust three-quarters right, draped FRANCISC. BACON, Reverse: Aurora, floating on a cloud, approaches the earth, the sun rising, NON PROCUL DIES. Exergue: NAT. 1560. M.1626, 41.78 grammes, Eimer 107, UNC or near so, toning with much eye appeal
Earl of Essex, Robert Devereux, 1642, a silver military reward, cast, 35mm x 26mm on an oval flan, Obverse: Half length figure of Essex, almost facing, armoured and holding an upright sword, above SX incuse, SHOULD HEAR BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT FOR TRUE RELIGION AND SUBIECTS FREDOM STAND, PRO RELIGIONE . LEGE. REGE. ET. PARLIAMENTO (incuse in running script), much of this indistinct, Reverse: Two equal horizontal sections containing the two Parliaments in which the King and the Speaker are seated, holed at the top for suspension, 6.16 grammes, Eimer 140, MI i 295/113, Near Fine, the Earls face worn, Rare
Coronation of James II 1685 34mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier 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, a crown held by a hand issuing from heaven, A. MILITARI . AD . REGIAM .Exergue: INAVGVRAT . 23 . AP. 1685, Eimer 273, 16.30 grammes, EF with minor hairlines in the fields, a superb portrait, exhibiting flashes of gold under a blue/green tone
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 51mm diameter in silver, by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse: Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, Lettered Edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE, 54.04 grammes, MI i 622/37, Eimer 288a, VF or better, Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Act of Toleration 1689 49mm diameter in silver by P.H. Műller, Obverse Bust right draped, armoured and laureate, GVLIELMVS REX ANGL . SCOT . FRANC . ET . HYBERN PATRIAE DECUS ANGLIAE PRAESIDIVM, Reverse: Britannia, accompanied by Religion and Liberty, grasps the hand of William TE SERVATORE MON SERVIMUS, In Exergue; RESTITUTORI BRITANNIAE 1689, Lettered edge (by Kleinert); REGIA CREDE MIHI RES EST SUCCURRERE LAPSIS, 44.50 grammes, MI i 683/64, Eimer 314, VF with some contact marks
Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 37mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNA . DEI . GRA : MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REGINA., Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour, a fleet lying at it's mouth near a fort, CAPTA. ET. INCENSA. GAL: ET. HISP: CLASSE. Exergue: AG. VIGUM. XII . OCT . MDCCII. MI ii 236/18, Eimer 395a, 18.09 grammes, About Fine
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy. PIETAS. AVGUVSTAE. Exergue. PRIMITIIS. ET. DECIMIS. ECCLESIAE. CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. 33.00 grammes, Eimer 404, VF with a small dark tone patch on PIETAS
Barcelona Relieved 1706 35mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D.G: MAG BR FRA : ET . HIB : REG :, Reverse: Sun eclipsed above city and harbour, BARCELONA . LIB . GALLIS . FVG, Exergue: I . MAII . MDCCVI. 14.16 grammes, Eimer 418, Fine/About Fine with a scratch on the reverse
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on an escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.97 grammes, Eimer 425, EF with some verdigris spots on the reverse
Prince James (III) Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 (2) the first 38mm diameter in silver, by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right draped CVIVS . EST. Whose (image) is this? Reverse: Map of the British Isles marked BRIT SCOT and HIE with ships around the coast, the Capital cities marked by their initial letters, L, D and E, REDDITE on a banner above, 20.53 grammes, Fine with old gilding, The second similar but 38mm diameter in bronze, 16.43 grammes, EF with some spots and a darker area of toning on the reverse, we note Eimer lists only a 30mm medal of this type
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse: the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, 14.92 grammes, Eimer 470, EF/NEF attractively toned, the reverse with some light hairlines
Birth of Prince James 1720 43mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined and draped, he armoured and she wearing a bandeau IACOB . III . R. CLEMENTINA . R . Reverse: Providence, leaning against a column, indicates to an infant the territories of England, Scotland and Ireland, on a globe, marked ING. SC. and IR. respectively PROVIDENTIA OBSTETRIX, In Exergue: CAROLO . PRINC . VALLIAE. NAT . DIE . VLTIMA . A : MDCCXX:, MI ii 452/60, Eimer 488, 30.70 grammes, GVF/VF
Prince James (III) The Only Safeguard 1721, 50mm diameter in bronze, by O. Hamerani, Obverse: Armoured bust of Prince James, right, a sunburst on his breastplate, VNICA SALVS, Reverse: Hanoverian horse tramples on the English lion and Scottish unicorn, the distraught figure of Britannia to the left, a view of London beyond, MI ii 454/63, Eimer 493, 42.12 grammes, a heavy contact mark on the reverse, otherwise GVF or better
Death of John Freind 1728 62mm diameter in copper by F. St.Urbain, Obverse: Bust left IOHANNES . FRIEND . COLL . MED . LOND . ET . REG . S . S, Reverse: An ancient and a contemporary physician stand facing each other, their hands clasped, with medical implements at their feet, MEDICINA . VETVS . ET . NOVA . In Exergue: VNAM FACIMVS VTRAMQVE. 78.96 grammes, Eimer 515, EF with some flan flaws
George II Dedicatory medal 1731, 41mm diameter by J. Dassier Obverse: Bust left, laureate armoured and draped, GEORGIUS . II . D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse: NUMISMATA REGUM ANGLIAE A GULIELMO PRIMO AD HAEC USQUE TEMPORA GEORGIO II. MAGNAE BRITANNIAE ET HIBERNIAE REGI SERENISSIMO ETC. DICATA A JOANNE DASSIER GENEVENSIS REIPUB. CAELATORE MONETALI ANNO M.DCC.XXXI in 14 lines, 38.37 grammes, Eimer 525, EF with some small contact marks and edge nicks
Kings and Queens of England 1731 Henry V (No.16) 41mm diameter in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured, helmeted, wreathed and crowned, HENRICUS . V. D.G. ANG. FR . ET . HIB . REX . Reverse: A decorated tomb, the plinth inscribed NATUS 1388 CORONAT . 1413 MORT . 1422. Eimer 526, 27.02 grammes , NEF with light surface pitting in places
Capture of Portobello 1739 39mm diameter in pinchbeck, Obverse Admiral Vernon full length in frock-coat, facing right, holding sword and staff, cannon and ship behind, THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BT ADMIRAL VERИOИ, Reverse: Six ships entering Portobello harbour, HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, 20.39 grammes, Fine. Battle of Culloden 1746 Obverse Bust right armoured, WILL DUKE CUMB BRITISH HERO, Reverse: A Battle scene REBELLION JUSTLY REWARDED Exergue: AT CULLODEN 16.APR.1746, 10.75 grammes, Near Fine. Canada Medal 1914 39mm diameter in lead? Camp Valcartier, Canadian Training Base, Obverse: Three Musketeers, Reverse: the names of the Allies on a Maple leaf, 24.23 grammes, Fine
Carlisle Recaptured 1745 35mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right GUL DUX CUMB DELICIAE MILITUM . NATUS 15. APR. 1721. Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated with a bust of the King, attacks a hydra, a city in the distance, PRO PATRE and PATRIA. Exergue: REB. EX ANG. PULLSI. & CARL.REDACTUM DEC : 1745, 11.86 grammes, Eimer 597, VG or slightly better/Fine
Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Repulsed 1745. 36mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right, draped, GUL . DUX . CUMB. DELICIAE . MILITUM . NATUS . 15 . APR . 1721, Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated, not with bust of the King, attacks a hydra, city in the distance, PRO . PATRE . ET . PATRIA . Exergue: REB : EX . ANG . PUL. ET / CARL. REDACTUM / DEC 1745, as Eimer 597, Eimer mentions 'struck from two pairs of dies', 18.05 grammes, VF/GVF toned, the obverse a little unevenly so, but not unpleasant
Prince Charles, The Young Pretender 1745, 42mm diameter in copper by C.N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, CAROLUS WALLIAE PRINCEPS 1745, Reverse: Britannia standing on the shore, regards an approaching fleet, her hand resting upon the shield of St. George, which partially reveals a globe marked with the British Isles. AMOR ET SPES. In Exergue: BRITANNIA, 27.07 grammes, Eimer 595, NVF/VF with a spot on Britannia's drapery
Rebels Retreat to Scotland 1745 35mm diameter, Obverse: Bust left HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS WILLIAM DUKE OF CUMBERLAND. Reverse: A retreating army THE PRETENDERS LAST SHIFT OR REBELS RACE FOR LIFE 1745, 12.11 grammes, About Fine for wear, with some scratches, the reverse with some corrosion, unlisted by Eimer
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
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
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.
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
40th WeddingAnniversary 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
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
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
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 ExhibitionLondon 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
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