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 in White and Base Metal (22) The Great Exhibition 1851 51mm by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Prince Albert portrait, right, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings, BHM 2421, Good Fine with an edge bruise, The Scriptures Translated and Published 1841 44mm by J. Davis, Obverse: Bust of William Carey right, three-quarters facing, Reverse: 15-line inscription, BHM 2027, Eimer 1361, Good Fine, holed at the top, Rare, Thames Tunnel Opened 1843 49mm by J. Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Isambart Marc Brunel, left, Reverse: Interior of the Tunnel, BHM 2135, GVF with some contact marks, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm by J. Hinks, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington left, Reverse: BORN May 1st 1769 DIED Sep 14th 1852 in 4 lines within a wreath, BHM 2488, NEF/GVF with contact marks, Birmingham, Canon Street Baptist Meeting House, Centenary of the Baptist Church, 1837, 52mm by Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: View of the building with legend below, Reverse: 20-line inscription, unlisted by BHM, VF, bent, Launch of the SS Great Britain 1843 24mm, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, right, Reverse: Starboard view of the SS Great Britain, Legend in exergue below, BHM 2120, GVF with some contact marks, Birth of The Prince of Wales 1841 54mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse: Scene of the infant Prince being cradled by Britannia, with attendants, NVF/VF with some blisters, Baptist Missionary Society Centenary 1892, 45mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse: The House at which the society was formed in 1792, Reverse: Vignettes of Africa, India, China and West Indies and the names CAREY, FULLER, MARSHMAN and WARD around, GVF holed at the top, Death of George III 1820 27mm in bronze, unsigned, BHM 1005, Good Fine, Coronation of William IV 1831 32mm in White Metal, BHM 1505 NEF, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 39mm in White Metal by Allen & Moore, BHM 2480 NVF, Majority of Chares Philip, Viscount Royston, 1857 38mm in Pinchbeck, BHM 2600 NEF holed, Liverpool Fancy Fair 1872 32mm in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2945, Good Fine, Rare, Oldham Industrial Exhibition 1883 39mm in White Metal by Hinton & Armistead, GVF, Opening of the Albert Edward Dock 1884 38mm in White Metal, unlisted by BHM, VF holed, Opening of the Hull, Barnsley & West Riding Junction Railway 1885 39mm in White Metal BHM 3195 VF holed, Opening of the Wear Valley Extension Railway 1885 38mm in White Metal, unlisted by BHM, NVF holed with suspension ring, The Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone 34mm in White Metal, by Lewis, Birmingham, Fine, holed for suspension, unlisted by BHM, Preston Guild Merchant 1922 32mm in White Metal, Eimer 1981, NVF holed for suspension, William Arthur Henry, Marquess of Titchfield 1914 37mm in White Metal by F.Bowcher, GVF, First World War Peace 1919 38mm in White Metal NEF pierced for suspension, along with Prize medal 'For Writing' Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal, undated, NEF with some scratches, in a part box
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831 EF with some hairlines and minor thin scratches
Accession of William IV 1830 White Metal 47mm bare hear right facing bust, reverse ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65th YEAR OF HIS AGE by Halliday BHM 1417 EF
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, EF with the usual minor contact marks and hairlines, Rare
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and scarce, all William IV Half Sovereign very hard to find in grades above Fine, with high grade example particularly elusive
Medal 1831 King William IV and Queen Adelaide 54mm in White Metal Good Fine, Farthing 1875H A/UNC with lustre, as part of a group of Crowns to Farthings a large group comprising Crowns (48) 1953 (2), 1965, 1972, 1977 (18), 1980 (6), 1981 (20), Five Pound Crown 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee, Pre-1947 Silver £0.92½ face, Halfcrowns to Sixpences Cupro-Nickel issues (134 - £4.85 face), World (10) Canada One Dollar 1957 NEF, Falkland Islands Fifty Pence 2002 Lustrous UNC, Ireland Halfpenny 1935 Good Fine, Portugal 20 Reis 1885 Good Fine, Sweden 2/3 Skilling 1854 VG, Belgium Five Cents 1833 Near Fine, Roman Follis, worn, Australia (3) Shilling 1910 Fair, Sixpence 1910 Fair, Threepence 1910 Fair, 18th CenturyHalfpenny Tokens (2) Norfolk -Norwich 1794 Norwich Castle/Hanging Fleece Good Fine, Middlesex National Series - George, Prince of Wales undated VF, Silver Threepences (4) 1886, 1907, 1919, 1937, Brass Threepences (22), Pennies Victoria Bun heads to Elizabeth II (262) Victoria Bun Heads (71), Victoria Veiled Heads (35), Edward VII (35), George V (54), George VI (26), Elizabeth II (42), Halfpennies (47) Coppers William and Mary to Victoria (8), Victoria Bun Head (8), Veiled Head (3), Edward VII (3), George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II Ships (23), Farthings George V and George VI issues (6), DecimalBronze issues (130) Two Pence (1), Pennies (3), Halfpennies (126), in mixed circulated grades, some later coins with lustre (total weight over 5 Kilos)
18th and 19th Century (8) Foundation of the City of London School 1834, 58mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: A view of the west front of the school CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED / BY THE CORPORATION / 1834, Reverse: Knowledge seated, instructing a youth standing,, BHM 1680, NEF the obverse dull, Sir Charles Barry Laudatory Medal 1862 60mm diameter in bronze by L. Wiener, Obverse: Bust right, draped SIR C. BARRY R.A. ARCHITECT., Reverse: View of the river front of the Houses of Parliament 42mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed and draped VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30th 1857, BHM 2607, 29.49 grammes, VF, Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right. WILLIAM THE FOURTH. Reverse: A view of the bridge. LONDON BRIDGE. Fine with some edge knocks, holed at the top, German States - Prussia, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, 1757 Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in bronze 34.90 grammes, NVF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at the Royal Exchange 1844, 39mm diameter in White metal, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 942, 20.35 grammes, GVF holed at the top, with a small x scratched in to the reverse field, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. , BHM 2607, VF the reverse with some scratches in the field
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size, Marsh 410, S.3830, GEF and lustrous, Very rare, rated R2 by Marsh, the only currency issue for the small size Half Sovereign, all William IV Half Sovereigns hard to find in this high grade. The small size Half Sovereign proved unpopular, Royal Mint ledgers record that many were recalled and melted.
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size, Marsh 410, S.3830, VF/NVF with heavier contact marks evident after REX and also to the right of the shield, Very rare, rated R2 by Marsh, the only currency issue for the small size Half Sovereign, all William IV Half Sovereigns hard to find in this high grade. The small size Half Sovereign proved unpopular, Royal Mint ledgers state that many were recalled and melted
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 EF with a small edge nick, comes in a London Mint Office box with their certificate. All William IV Half Sovereign rare in high grade
Medals and Tokens (14) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF toned, Coronation of William IV 1831 28mm diameter in brass (2) Obverse: William IV and Queen Adelaide standing by an altar, Reverse: CROWNED WITH THEIR PEOPLES LOVE / GUARDED BY A NATIONS LOYALTY / HALLOWED BY / THEIR COUNTRIES BLESSING, BHM 1506, NVF and GVF, Coronation of William IV 1831 25mm in brass Obverse: Bare head right, Head of Queen Adelaide right BHM 1507, Good Fine, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 47mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left.GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with engines and trucks upon it, tall trees to left BRIDGE AT NEWTON, . In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER / RAILWAY OPENED / SEPT. 15 1830, BHM 1459 Good Fine, Bruxelles Exposition 1897 38mm diameter in aluminium, Reverse: Calendar of 1897, NVF, Halfpennies 17th Century (2) London - Smithfield (West) Walter Willec, W.2885, Fine, Hampshire - Southampton, Corporation W.184 Fair, Halfpenny 18th Century Cheshire - Chester, undated, Plain edge, DH6, VF, Tokens 19th Century (3) Pennies (2) Birmingham Workhouse 1812 Fine, cleaned and retoned, Bristol & South Wales 1811 VG, Halfpenny Non-Local 1813 Pure Copper Preferable to Paper / Britannia TRADE & NAVIGATION, Fine, Bovril Token London & Paris undated, Fine, and Jeton Nuremberg 29mm in copper, undated Near Fine
19th Century (6) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined GULIEL : IV ET ADELAIDE, REX ET REGINA BRITAN., Reverse: Hibernia, Scotia and Britannia crowning the King and Queen seated, PARILONGUM VIGEANT HONORE, In Exergue: CORONATI SEP.8 1831, 46.72 grammes, BHM 1479, NVF/VF with some spots, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, in Gothic style, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB: 10 1840, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building, THE BUILDING AT LONDON FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851. In Exergue Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs. BHM 2425, 14.07 grammes, NEF with a small edge nick, Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 42mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined ALBERT EDWARD AND ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Arms of the Prince and Princess, 1863 below. BHM 2762, 23.13 grammes, GVF with some scratches in the reverse field, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in copper by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, 38.54 grammes, NEF, H.M.S. Fourdroyant Wrecked 1897, 37mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust of Nelson facing, wearing a tricorn hat. HRATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON, BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758, DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: The ship with sails furled 'FOURDROYANT', LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP. Below: COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUINCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16th 1897, BHM 3613, 27.85 grammes, VF, and Masonic Charity Jewel, Instituted 1830, 36mm diameter, in gilt copper, unsigned, Obverse: HONOURABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BY H : R : H: AUG : FRED : DUKE OF SUSSEX MN : W : GRAND MASTER, Reverse: female figure of Charity, her arms around a boy and a girl. Above: Eye of Providence. Exergue: MDCCCXXX, Eimer 1232, BHM 1463, 24.54 grammes, VF
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Death of Isaac Newton 1727 51mm diameter by J. Croker, Eimer 504, 66.64 grammes, VF, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, Frederick the Great 1757, 48mm diameter in brass, , VF, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal BHM 942 EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George IV 1821 50mm diameter in bronze by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, BHM 1090, EF with some spots, Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in bronze by T.Halliday, BHM 1479, VF with some spots, Opening of London Bridge 1831 BHM 1544,, Fine, with edge bruises, pierced for suspension
Medals 18th and 19th Century (7) Dassier's Kings and Queens 1731 Henry II (Medal No.5) Eimer 526, Good Fine, Jernigan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in silver by J.S.Tanner, Eimer 537, About Fine, Frederick II - Battle of Rosbach and Lissa 1757, in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 656var. Good Fine, Thomason's Metallic Vase 1821 54mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1160, BHM 1176, A/UNC with a thin scratch on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with an edge bruise, Crimean War - Battle of Inkerman 1854 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2541, GVF/NEF, Crimean War - Battle of Alma 1854, 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2539, Fine, Crimean War - Battle of Balaclava 1854 41mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2540, Eimer 1491, GVF pierced for suspension
Medals 19th Century in White Metal (9) Battle of Salamanca 1812 41mm diameter by N.G.A. Brenet, BHM 735, Good Fine with some corrosion and surface cracking, The Marquis of Anglesey 1815 41mm diameter by G. Mills and A.J.Depaulis, BHM 859, Fine/Good Fine with some edge knocks, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter by E.J.Dubois (Mudie's National series, issued 1820), BHM 868, NVF/Good Fine, York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter by J.W & S., BHM 1362, GVF with some scratches, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter by E. Thomason, BHM 1423, NVF with some scratches, Opening of London Bridge 1831 27mm diameter by B. Wyon, BHM 1545, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 63mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, VF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 44mm diameter by Davis, BHM 2196, VF, Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2580, VF with a small area of corrosion on the obverse
George III, George IV and William IV related (6) comprising Coronation of George III 1761 38mm diameter in Brass by T.Ward, BHM 33, Good Fine, Golden Jubilee of George III 1810 48mm diameter in copper by C.H.Kuchler, BHM 684, , Fine with some scratches, only 500 struck, Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in White metal by T.Halliday, P.Kempson & Son, BHM 1073, VF pierced for suspension, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter in White Metal by E.THomason, BHM 1423 VF/GVF, Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ingram, BHM 1484, VF with some surface marks, Coronation of William IV 1831 47mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1497, VF with an edge bruise and slightly uneven surfaces
White Metal (10) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1498, NVF/VF pierced for suspension, The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter by T.Halliday, BHM 1587, 54.77 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt and uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 NVF with some edge knocks and with uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1842, NVF/VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1848 60mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2176, GVF with some minor surface marks, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with scratches in the fields, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NVF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2415, Fine with surface marks, pierced for suspension, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF/GVF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter by F. Bowcher, BHM 3514, GVF with some contact marks
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in copper by B. Wyon, Obverse: 7-line inscription within a wreath, crown above, Arms of the city of London below : REFORM / IN THE REPRESENTATION / OF THE PEOPLE / IN THE / COMMONS HOUSE OF / PARLIAMENT / 1832, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, handing scroll inscribed REFORM to Britannia. Plaque with head of William IV above tablet inscribed GREY / BROUGHAM / ALTHORP / RUSSELL. In Exergue: 2nd & 3rd. WILLIAM IV. 55.43 grammes, BHM 1603, EF, Note: This is Medal No. 3 in the City of London series
Sovereign 1831 Second Bust Plain Edge Proof, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, W.W. incuse on truncation, Marsh 16D, S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 261, in an NGC holder and graded PF64 Ultra Cameo, This issue seldom offered, and of great interest to the Proof collector or William IV specialist, Rare with only around 225 pieces struck and in a spectacular grade for a pre Victorian Sovereign at PF64
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
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
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
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
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
Groat 1836 Gold Pattern with Plain edge, Wilson & Rasmussen 273, ESC 1921, Bull 2518, Davies 380G, weight 3.43 grammes, in an NGC holder and graded PF63, rated R5 by Wilson & Rasmussen, (estimated 6-10 specimens known). An excessively rare and desirable example of the William IV Britannia type. Four different patterns of this date were minted in gold, two of which used the '4P in field' type reverse, the remaining two used the Britannia reverse later adopted for the currency issue, namely this piece and an equivalent piece struck on a thin flan. Of significant interest to the Gold Pattern collector, or specialist collector of the William IV series. By comparison, the Proof coins included in the 1831 Proof set each had a mintage of 225 pieces, so if you are interested in choice rarities of the sort offered globally once or twice a decade this is the lot for you
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size (17.9mm diameter) Marsh 410, S.3830 in a PCGS holder and graded MS61, a most attractive and eye-catching example of this short-lived type. All William IV Half Sovereigns rare and desirable in high grades. The Small size Half Sovereign proved unpopular, this year being the only currency issue. Royal Mint ledgers record that many were recalled and melted. An important type coin for the Half Sovereign collector
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.Wyon The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831, 17.72 grammes, Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, GVF cleaned with some scratches and a gentle edge bruise, in the round fitted red case of issue this worn and with the hinge fragile
Accession of William IV 1830 67mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right GUILELMO IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGI F:D:, Reverse: ADELAIDE REGIMA CUDI JUSSIT MDCCCXXX within a wreath with trident below, 139 grammes, BHM 1414, GEF with a dark tone patch on the reverse
George III and William IV (5) Coronation of William IV 1831 54mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram Obverse: Draped busts left, conjoined, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII AND HIS CONSORT ADELAIDE, Reverse: Crown within closed wreath of crossed flags, thistles and shamrocks above and below, Above: CORONATION Around: AT WESTMINSTER SEPTEMBER 8 1831, Above: BORN AUGUST 21 1765, Around: ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JUNE 26 1830 IN THE 65 YEAR OF HIS AGE, 49.03 grammes, BHM 1486, VF with some scratches, Death of William IV 1837 54mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IIII, Reverse: Britannia, with two allegorical figures mourning around a funerary urn, on a plinth inscribed, DIED JUNE 20 1837. BELOVED . REVERED . LAMENTED. Exergue: BORN 21 AUGt.1765, BHM 1726, 49.03 grammes, VF with some scratches, George III Golden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in copper by N.Hyde, Obverse: Uniformed bust of George III wearing a short wig GEO.III.BORN 4th JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr.25th 1760. Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAROF HIS REIGN OCTr.25th. 1810, Reverse: Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Rays of Sun above, THE FIFTIETH YEAR, 51.636 grammes, BHM 686, GVF with some contact marks, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 42mm diameter in White Metal by T. Wyon. Snr. Obverse Bust right, cuirassed and draped, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE OCT. 26 .1809 THE 50th YEAR HE HAS GOVERN'D AND PRESERVED AN AFFECTIONATE LOYAL PEOPLE, BHM 653, 28.25 grammes, GVF, George III Enters the 50th Year of his Reign 1809 25mm diameter in copper by Kettle & Sons, Obverse: GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE CELEBRATED OCT 25 1809 THE KING HAVING ENTERED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN, Reverse: An Imperial Crown above sword and sceptre intertwined with ribbon on which NATIONAL JUBILL OF GEORGE III, Below 50 K&S, BHM 648, 4.38 grammes, Good Fine
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Head of William IV right. WILLIAM IV KING OF Gt. BRITAIN, within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7. 1832 / 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 Old. BOR TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA./ THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS / COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDS. £10 P. AN. , Reverse: Britannia, flourishing a sword attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICEDRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays. Within: KING / LORDS / COMMONS. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, 55.70 grammes, BHM 1597, Eimer 1256, NEF the obverse with some tone spots
Death of William IV 1837 38mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bare head right, WILLIAM IV . KING OF GREAT BRITAIN BORN AUG. 21 1765, Reverse: A funerary urn and palm branch on a plinth inscribed 'Died June 20 1837' Around: MARRIED JULY 11 1818 ACCESSION JUNE 26 1830 CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 17.57 grammes, BHM 1720, EF with some contact marks and edge nicks
SilverThreepences and Groats (88) Silver Threepences (71) includes many Victorian issues and one William IV, in mixed circulated grades, Groats (17) William IV and Victorian issues these in mixed lower grades, one holed
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Head of William IV right. WILLIAM IV KING OF Gt. BRITAIN, within a small circle. The remaining area divided into three segments containing a legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23 THE LORDS JUNE 4 RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE 7. 1832 / 56 BOROUGHS DISFRANCHISED 30 Old. BOR TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RET. 2 MEM. EA. 21 NEW BOR. 1 MEM. EA./ THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS / COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDS. £10 P. AN. , Reverse: Britannia, flourishing a sword attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICEDRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays. Within: KING / LORDS / COMMONS. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII. 55.37 grammes, BHM 1597, Eimer 1256, VF with some edge knocks
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Britannia, with Hibernia and Scotia, offering a crown to the King and Queen standing right, Fame flying above. In Exergue: CROWNED SEPr 8th 1831, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, KING WILLIAM IV / BORN AUGt. 13th. 1765 / QUEEN ADELAIDE / BORN AUGt. 13th. 1792 /MARRIED JULY 11. 1818 / ASCENDED JUNE 29 / 1830 within a closed wreath, 58.48 grammes, BHM 1484, Near VF with some contact marks and edge nicks
Coronation of William IV 1831 25mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined and draped busts left of William IV and Queen Adelaide, WILLIAM IV & QUEEN ADELAIDE . CROWNED SEP.8.1831, Reverse: An Imperial Crown, WILLIAM IV BORN AUG 21 1765 QUEEN ADELAIDE BORN AUG 13 1765 MARRIED JULY 1818, BHM 1520, 4.45 grammes, About EF and lustrous with some small spots
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 GVF/VF with a thin scratch in the reverse field, William IV Half Sovereigns of all dates becoming increasingly hard to fine in higher grades
Half Sovereign 1837 Marsh 413, S.3831 GVF/VF lightly cleaned with a gentle edge bruise, the obverse with a heavier contact mark in the field, William IV Half Sovereigns difficult to find in all grades above Fine
Farthings 19th Century (5) Oldham - 1851 London Exhibition - R.Cooper Tea and Coffee Merchant Fine, Liverpoolundated - John Dear Tea and Coffee Merchant, About Fine/Fine, Macclesfield undated J. Warburton Tea and Coffee Merchant, Fine, Manchester undated, Falkner Brothers - General Drapers, Stevenson Square, Manchester, Fine, Belfast undated Wm. Foster, Linen Draper and Haberdasher, Good Fine, Non-Local Halfpenny Token 1878 Reverse: Countermarked W. Bennett, Medals (2) Coronation of William IV 1831 22mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: BY TRAMPLING ON LIBERTY I LOST THE REINS, About Fine, The Gigantic Wheel - Earls Court 1903 31mm diameter in bronze VF
Maundy SetWilliam IV a mixed date set comprising Fourpence 1834 Robinson 370 GEF with traces of golden tone, Threepence 1834 Robinson 369 EF with traces of golden tone, Twopence 1832 Robinson 360 GVF with grey tone, and Penny 1834 Robinson 367 EF golden toned, the Fourpence, Threepence and Penny nicely matched
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (29) the majority bronze and brass 19th Century types, some George IV and William IV related, some World issues included, in mixed grades, some holed, along with a silver badge 1916 Machine Gun Guards, with blue and red enamelling, with pin back
Books (18) English Silver Coinage 1992 Edition, Coincraft Standard Catalogue 2000 Edition, Spink Standard Catalogues (2) 2002 and 2005 Editions, Coin Yearbooks (2) 2001 and 2002 Editions, Coins Market Values (2) 2000 and 2001 Editions, Collector's Coins great Britain 2001, British Campaign Medals 1914-2000 by Peter Duckers, Collecting Military medals by Colin Narbeth, Check Your Change No.1, Pocket Money Guide 1968, Eyewitness Guide to Money, Revised Edition 1999, A.F.Brock Auction Catalogue 2003, and 2 other non-numismatic titles, Home and Ideas 2004 Summer, and National Association of Choirs 2004, along with A Coin album with printed pages from Charles II to William IV, most in good condition, the Coincraft catalogue with the back detached
Sovereign 1832 Second Bust. Marsh 17, S.3829B A/UNC lustrous and eye-catching, with some rim nicks and some scratches to the right of the shield on the reverse, William IV Sovereigns seldom seen in high grade
Coronation of William IV 1831 68mm diameter in copper by W.Wyon, after F. Chantrey, Obverse: GULIELMO IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGI F:D:, Reverse: A crown with ship's sails and hulls in place of the ornaments at the top, a trident and oak branch protruding through the crown, clouds and rays of sun behind, CROWNED SEP VIII MDCCCXXXI, COLLECTASQUE FUGAT NUBES SOLEMQUE REDUCIT, Exergue: RUNDELL BRIDGE & CO. BHM 1476var, Eimer 1248 (obverse legend, and also signed by Chantrey), 128.27 grammes, GEF with some tiny rim nicks
Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter by E. Thomason, Obverse: Bust right, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM IV 1830. Reverse: Bust right draped, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE 1830. BHM 1423, Eimer 1221, 66.46 grammes, EF with minor contact marks and small spots
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper, by W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP:8 1831, BHM 1475, Eimer 1251, 18.76 grammes, GEF
Tokens, Medalets, Gaming Counters, Weights, Jetons a wide variety (126) includes Medal - Russia 300 Years of the Romanov dynasty 1613-1913 29mm diameter in brass VF with suspension loop, Communion Token Earlstown Kirk 1832 Fine/VF, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover' 22mm diameter (19) 1830, 1837 (11), 1849, 1853, 1862, 1867 (3), 1868, 'To Hanover' 18mm diameter 1837 (2), Gaming Counters George III 'Spade' Guinea style (14) 1701 (3), 1768, 1770, 1790 (7, one holed), 1797 (2), Gaming Counters George III 'Spade' Half Guinea style (17) undated (2), 1701, 1768 (2), 1788 (4, one with scalloped edge), 1790, 1794, 1794 Simcox, 1795 Simcox (3), 1789, 1799, Whist Counters Victorian (3), two with 'Keep Your Temper' legends George III Contemporary Counterfeits in base metal (11) Three ShillingBank Token 1812, Shillings (9) 1816, 1818 (2), 1819 (4), 1820 (2) and Sixpence 1818, Satirical Tokens (5) 1830 Earl Grey 'By Trampling on Liberty I Lost The Reins (2), 1831 William IV 'By Trampling on Liberty I Lost The Reins' (3), Death of George IV 1830 24mm diameter in brass (2), Death of Queen Caroline 1821 27mm diameter in brass (2), Rechenpfennig Token (2) William III undated 19mm diameter in brass by Weidinger, the reverse in thew style of a William and Mary Shilling, William and Mary 18mm diameter in brass, undated Obverse: William III, Reverse Mary II, Medalet, Marriage of Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales to H.R.H. Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, Victoria Counter Tokens (8) Obverse: Young Head of Victoria, Reverse Prince of Wales Feathers, three within a crown, one within a cartouche, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: Double headed Eagle with shield on breast (4), Medalets (3), The Great Exhibition Building Opened 1862 (2), 1809 George III Reigns by Kettle 24mm diameter in copper, in mixed circulated grades, an interesting and wide ranging group
Coronation of William IV 1831 43mm diameter in copper, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES WILLIAM AND ADELAIDE, Reverse: Crown with sword and sceptre, on cushion upon crossed flags and open wreath, rays behind. CROWNED AT WESTMINSTER SEPTEMBER 8. 1831., BHM 1502, 35.51 grammes, EF
The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust right of Rt.Hon. Earl Grey, three segments containing the legend THE REFORM BILL PASSED THE COMMONS MARCH 23. THE LORDS JUNE 4. RECd. THE ROYAL ASSENT JUNE . 7 2nd WILLIAM IV . 1832 56 BOROUGHS DISENFRANCHISED 30 OLD BOR. TO RETURN 1 MEMBER EA. 22 NEW BOR. TO RRETURN 2 MEMBERS EA. 21 NEW. BOR. 1 MEM EA. 3rd.THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE VESTED IN FREEHOLDERS COPYHOLDERS OF £10 P. AN. LEASEHOLDERS £50 P. AN. HOUSEHOLDERS £10 P. AN, Reverse: Britannia, flourishing sword, attended by Justice and Mercury driving corruption from Britain. BRITANNIAR SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. Inscription within triangle and rays below KING LORDS COMMONS, BHM 1589, 54.00 grammes, rated RR by BHM, EF
Silesian Horse Racing Association, Breslau 50th Anniversary 1882 51mm diameter in silver by Weigand/Kullrich, Obverse: Busts left of Frederick William IV and Wilelm I, conjoined, 1832 1882, Reverse: Silesia seated left holding wreath, behind, a rider and a city view, 58.67 grammes, EF with some hairlines
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B. Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation, ESC 271, Bull 2462, EF/GEF with some contact marks and edge nicks, William IV Crowns rare and desirable, and seldom offered in any grade, the William IV issue missing from many advanced Crown collections
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size (17.9mm diameter) Marsh 410, S.3830 AU/EF and lustrous, a most attractive example of this unusual type. All William IV Half Sovereigns rare and desirable in high grades. The Small size Half Sovereign proved unpopular, this year being the only currency issue. Royal Mint ledgers record that many were recalled and melted. An important type coin for the Half Sovereign collector
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831. Attractively toned with reflective fields, in an NGC holder and graded MS63
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
St. Helena - The East India Company - Two Pounds, The Empire Collection 2019 a 9-coin set in gold each with different reverses as follows:- Elizabeth I - Royal Charter, James I - Renewal of Charter, Charles II - Make Peace and War, William III - Fort William, Queen Anne - United East India Company, George II - The Battle of Plassey, George III - From Company To Crown, William IV - Universal Currency, Victoria - Empress of India, bearing the Gothic Head of Victoria, Reverses, each coin 8 grammes of .999 gold, Proof FDC in the elaborate wooden box of issue with certificate and booklet. The box containing 9 singles boxes for the coins. Only 200 sets issued
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 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, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William IIIDassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
Fantasy USAOne Dollars (4) trials in lead for INA (4) 1836 Pattern uniface obverse and uniface reverse pair, reverse with stars, and 1836 Pattern uniface obverse and uniface reverse pair, reverse with no stars, all UNC each presumed unique, along with INA Fantasy Crowns 1837 (2) Obverse: William IV, Reverse: George and the Dragon, one in brass, the other bronzed copper these both UNC
GB and World (20) GB Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday Silver Proof FDC in capsule, unboxed, DecimalFifty Pences (3) 2009 Kew Gardens NEF, 1984 Proof nFDC, 1978 About UNC, Decimal Twenty Pence 1987 Proof nFDC, Decimal Ten Pence 1987 Proof nFDC, Decimal Five Pence 1987 nFDC, Mint Error - Mis-strike Decimal Pennies 2014 (2) 3.53 and 3.57 grammes respectively both lacking the copper plating (removed?) both VF, St. Helena Fifty Pence 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday Proof UNC, British Virgin Islands One Dollar 2002 Queen Mother Memorial UNC, Fantasy Issues (9), Italy 20 Euros 1997 Leonardo da Vinci UNC, France 20 Euros 1997 Henri Matisse UNC, GB Lobel Fantasy Crown 1552 in base metal UNC, Gibraltar Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII Reverse: Lion and Key, castle behind, UNC, GB Medallic issue 1997 100th Anniversary of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Obverse: Victoria Young head with rim in the style of the British Trade Dollar, Reverse Three shields, 1897/1997 with vignettes of Victoria, William IV and George IV, 38mm diameter in base metal UNC, INA Fantasy Retro issues base metal issues (4) Ireland Crown 1808, Sierra Leone Two Dollars 1808 UNC, Wales Crown 1830 UNC, GB Crown 1836 in copper UNC
Crown 1831 Plain Edge Proof with W.W. incuse on truncation ESC 271, Bull 2462 nFDC deeply toned with flashes of gold, blue/green and magenta, a tiny, hardly noticeable edge nick on the reverse by ANNO mentioned for completeness, all William IV Crowns very rare and highly prized, one of the classic designs of the entire English milled series
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. 18.67 grammes, EF the reverse with a trace of lustre and a tone spot by ADELAIDE
Cayman Islands25 Dollars (5) 1980 Norman Kings William I, William II, Henry I, and Stephen KM#49, 1980 House of Plantagenet II, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II, KM#51, 1980 House of York, Edward IV, Edward V, and Richard III KM#53, 1980 Houses of Stuart and Orange, James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II and William III KM#55, 1980 House of Hanover George I, George II, George III, George IV and William IV, KM#56, Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC in the slide cases
Fantasy Crown-sized (6) 1826 Piedfort (49.93 grammes, silver coloured presumed base metal), 1831 William IV in golden alloy (41.21 grammes), 1879 VictoriaYoung Head Crown Reverse, in silver,. Hallmarked on the edge (28.12 grammes), 1905 George and the Dragon reverse (silver coloured, presumed base metal, 1953 Elizabeth II, Reverse: Shields cruciform, in silver, plain edge, hallmarked on the edge (22.45 grammes), Ecu 1994 brass coloured Uniface Reverse only Sir Francis Drake, all UNC some prooflike
Sovereign 1832 Second Bust, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, Marsh 17, S.3829B, Bright GVF/NEF, the obverse with some hairlines, part of a small group of William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, Obverse: after F.Chantry, Bust of the King right, with C on truncation WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Adelaide right, diademed ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT . CROWNED SEP: 8 1831 Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, The Official Royal Mint issue, 27.54 grammes, EF or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare and desirable
Half Sovereign 1836 Marsh 412 GVF/VF or better Very Rare and rated R2 by Marsh, a key date in the series, all William IV Half Sovereigns difficult to obtain and all examples above Fine are particularly elusive, our archive database stretching back to 2003 reveals that we have only previously offered 4 examples
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC or near so with minor cabinet friction, in the round black case of issue
A group of medals in white metal (7) 1827 Death of George Canning, Eimer 1195, BHM 1304 NEF and lustrous, 1830 Death of George IV, Reverse: a crowned urn on a plinth, inscribed DIED JUNE 26th 1830, UNC or near so with good lustre, 1831 Coronation of William IVEimer 1250, BHM 1485 NEF, 1842 Thames Tunnel Completed, 44mm diameter by Davis, Birmingham, GVF with some lustre, 1843 Thames Tunnel Opened, 38mm by J.Taylor, Birmingham, EF and lustrous with some contact marks, Ten Hours Bill 1848 Eimer 14213, BHM 2306, 39mm diameter, by Green & Co. London, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left GOD SAVE THE QUEEN ROYAL ASCENT 8th JUNE 1847, Reverse: a family seated around a table, In Exergue: EVENINGS AT HOME/TEN HOURS BILL/1st MAY 1848, NVF, and Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, GVF
Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter in silver by E.Thomason, Eimer 1221, BHM 1423, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY WILLIAM 1830, Reverse: Bust of the Queen, right, draped, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ADELAIDE 1830, 85.5 grammes, VF pleasantly toned, with some surface marks, listed as Very Rare by BHM
Cayman Islands - The SilverKings Collection 1980 - a 10-coin set in .500 silver KM#PS20 comprising 1980 Edward The Confessor and Harold II, 1980 William I/William II, Henry I/Stephen, 1980 Henry II/Richard I/John/Henry III, 1980 Edward I/Edward II/Edward III/Richard II, 1980 Henry IV/Henry V/Henry VI, 1980 Edward IV/Edward V/Richard III, 1980 Henry VII/Henry VIII/Edward VI, 1980 James I/Charles I/Charles II/William III, 1980 George I/ George II/ George III/ George IV/William IV, 1980 Edward VII/George V/Edward VIII/George VI nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the bookform-style case of issue
Medalets in copper and brass (23) George III and Queen CharlotteMarriage 1761 Fine, Death of Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 (2) GVF and NEF, Coronation of George IV (3) the first in copper, Fine, the second in brass NVF with some scratches, the third in copper NVF, all different, Grimshaw Esq. Mayor of Preston 1822 Fine, holed, Death of the Earl of Beaconsfield 1881 Fine, Death of George IV 1820 VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 Fine, Death of Frederick, Duke of York 1827 NEF, Preliminaries of Peace between Great Britain and France 1801 VF, Death of Nelson 1805 Fine, holed, Coronation of Queen Victoria (2) 1838 Fine, and 1838 VF (both different), Marquis Wellington 1814 (2) one in copper Good Fine, the other in brass Fine, holed, Preliminaries of Peace 1814 GVF holed, France (4) Louis XV 1743 Cardinal Fleury VF, Louis XVI 1788 Royal token, Good Fine, Charles X 1825 Royal Token 1825 Good Fine, cleaned, Death of Ferdinand, Duke of Orleans undated (1825) 12-sided, Fine, possibly ex-mount, and a fantasy copy of Queen Anne Coronation medal this 25mm diameter in brass, Fine
Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Wyon, Eimer 1254, BHM 1603, Welch 3, Obverse: REFORM IN THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMONS HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT 1832, crown above within a wreath decorated by the City of London Shield, Reverse: Liberty kneeling, presents a bill of REFORM to Britannia who stands before a plaque, inscribed GREY BROUGHAM ALTHORP RUSSELL on which rests a medallion of WILLIAM THE FOURTH. In Exergue: 2nd and 3rd WILLIAM IV, GVF with some dirt in the devices
A pair of medals in white metal (2) comprising (1) London Bridge Opened 1831, 26mm diameter in white metal by B.Wyon, Eimer 1247, BHM 1545, Obverse: City of London Shield, crest and motto, Reverse: LONDON BRIDGE COMMENCED 15. JUNE 1825 OPENED 1. AUGUST 1831, Above: Bridge of the Bridge-House Estates, Issued by the Corporation of the City of London, GVF, (2) Reform Bill 1832 50mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, Eimer 1256, BHM 1587, Obverse: portrait medallion of KING WILLIAM IV. KING OF GREAT BRITAIN in a central circle, around three segments detailing the text of the Reform Bill, Reverse: Justice and Mercury observe Britannia, brandishing a sword, who drives Corruption , holding a money-bag, into the sea. Above: a radiate triangle inscribed KING LORDS COMMONS. BRITANNIA SUPPORTED BY JUSTICE DRIVES CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION. In Exergue: MDCCCXXXII, NVF
Coronation of William IV 1831 55mm diameter in White Metal by T.W. Ingram, BHM 1486, Obverse KING WILLIAM IV BORN AUGt 21st 1765. QUEEN ADELAIDE BORN AUG 13th 1792. MARRIED JULY 1818. ASCENDED JUNE 26 1830. in 7 lines, a radiant crown above, within a wreath, Reverse: Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia stand before the King and Queen and observe the ceremony attended by Fame above, In Exergue: CROWNED SEPt. 8th 1831. GVF
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size 17.9mm diameter Marsh 410, S.3830 GEF and choice, the fields excellent, Very Rare in high grade, a highly desirable example of this one-year type, sure to appeal to type collectors and William IV enthusiasts alike
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411 EF and scarce, minor contact marks on the obverse, overall a very attractive example, all William IV Half Sovereign very hard to find in grades above Fine, with high grade example particularly elusive
Sovereign 1835 Marsh 19, S.3829B NEF and a very pleasing example, all William IV Sovereigns hard to find in high grades, this date with the second lowest mintage of the entire William IV Sovereign series
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 GEF or better, the reverse in particular with excellent surfaces and virtually free from any contact marks when viewed under magnification, William IV Half Sovereigns extremely desirable and seldom seen in this high grade, compares favourably with the better Marsh plate coins of this series, an outstanding piece
Sovereign 1835 Marsh 19 GVF, the obverse with some rubbing on the portrait and in the fields causing a depression to the design, the reverse with signs of die rust in the fields, scarce nevertheless this date with the second lowest mintage of William IV Sovereigns
Half Sovereign 1835 Marsh 411, S.3831 GVF/VF with some contact marks all William IV Half Sovereigns scarce or rare, and rarely encountered in graded above Fine
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, with raised C on truncation, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831, with a striking flaw in the reverse field behind the Queen, UNC and beautifully toned, retaining a prooflike appearance, comes in the red fitted case of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in copper by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. UNC and attractively toned, the odd small spot in the fields barely detracts, in the round case of issue, the lid detached
Farthings Charles II to Victoria (65) comprising Charles II (7) 1673 (3), 1675 (3), 1679 , George II 1754 (9), George III (4) 1799 (2), 1806, 1807, George IV (6) 1821 (2), 1822 (3), 1825, William IV (2), Victoria Young Head (3) 1831, 1835, Victoria (34) 1860 Toothed Border (3), 1861, 1862 (2), 1864, 1866 (2), 1874H, 1879, 1881H, 1882H (2), 1884 (3), 1885 (3), 1886 (6), 1891 (4), 1893, 1894 (2) Fair to Good Fine
Farthings of each English Monarch a set in a glass frame (23) James I to Elizabeth II comprising James I Lennox, mintmark Triangle VG, Charles I Richmond Fair, 1672 VG, James II Tin Poor, 1694 VG, 1714 ANNA REGINA counterfeit VG, 1719 Fair, 1754 VG, 1799 VG, 1825 approaching Fine, William IV (5) 1831 VG, 1834 VG, 1835 VG, 1836 Fine, 1837 VG, 1838 VG/Near Fine, 1866 Good Fine/Fine, 1901 Good Fine, 1909 Fine, 1934 Near Fine, 1946 Lustrous A/UNC and 1954 Lustrous GEF all easily removable, BronzePenniesVictoria to George VI (173) includes 1864 Plain 4 ,1902 Low Tide (4), 1912H (4), 1918KN (2) in lower circulated grades
GB and World an accumulation comprising GB in an album (144) Crowns (13) 1953 (2), 1965 (5), 1972, 1977 (3), 1981 (2), Halfcrowns (21) 1899, 1921, 1922, 1928, 1929 (2), 1932, 1935, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1942, 1945 (2), 1959, 1966 (5), 1967, Florins (19) 1921 (2), 1922, 1925 (2), 1928, 1929, 1937, 1939 (2), 1940, 1941, 1942 (4), 1947 (2), 1965, Shillings (31) 1826 (4), 1827, 1834 (Good Fine), 1836 (Fine), 1887 Jubilee Head, 1897 (Engraved 'From RD' on the obverse, holed), 1920, 1935, 1936, 1943S, 1947E (3), 1947S, 1948S, 1949S, 1953E, 1954E, 1954S, 1955E, 1955S, 1956S, 1957E, 1957S, 1959E (2), 1961E, 1963E, Sixpences (14) 1817, George IV second type date worn, William IV worn, Victoria Veiled Head worn, 1922, 1931, 1939, 1942, 1948, 1951, 1953, 1962, 1964, 1967, Groats (5) 1839, 1843, and three other worn examples, one of these holed, Silver Threepences (9) 1896, 1917 (2), 1918 (2), 1919, 1921, 1932, 1940, Twopence 1797 GF/NVF with a good edge, Pennies (5) 1797 (3) one with the edge tapped up to resemble a weight (identified by type only), George III 1806/7 (2) both worn, Halfpennies (7) 1806 (3), 1807, 1855, 1858, Farthings (10) 1673, 1754, 1807, 1825, 1826 First type, 1828, 1834, 1836, 1839, 1900, some of the later Crowns and Halfcrowns EF to A/UNC, the others largely in VG to Good Fine generally in line with age. GB Mint Set 1983 UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, USA (20) Quarter Dollar 1935D, Dimes (6) 1905S (holed), 1920, 1956, 1959, 1963D, 1964, Five Cents (3) Buffalos (2) both with the date worn, 1940, One Cent (10) 1888, 1928S, 1945, 1953D, 1956, 1959D, 1962 (2), 1962D, 1985D, in mixed grades VG to Good Fine, Ireland (8) Florin 1941, Shillings (2) 1928, 1963, Sixpence 1942, Threepences (2) 1942, 1950, Penny 1965, Halfpenny 1935, India 2 Annas 1919 Fine, Switzerland (28) Five Francs (5) 1931B Fine, 1932B Fine/Good Fine, toned, 1933B Good Fine, 1939B (2) NVF and VF/GVF, Two Francs (2) 1908B About Fine, 1935B Good Fine, One Franc (4) 1911 VG, 1914 VG, 1943B Fine, 1945 Fine, Half Francs (2) 1943B Fine, 1958B GVF, 20 Rappen (4) 1908B Fine, 1938B NVF, 1953B NVF, 1956VF, 10 Rappen (3) 1933B Fine, 1939B GF, 1943B GF, 5 Rappen (8) 1914B Fine, 1915B Fine/Good Fine, 1919 Fine, 1920B Fine, 1930B VF, 1946B (2) NVF and GVF, 1957B GVF, South Africa Halfcrown 1952 VG. GB a further group of Brass Threepences (40), Pennies (428) Victoria to Elizabeth II, Halfpennies (188) Victoria to Elizabeth II, Farthings Victoria to George VI (31, one holed), mostly Wrens in mixed circulated grades, and World mostly 20th Century European, includes France (30), Netherlands (34), Belgium (18), Sweden (4), Spain (7), Italy (10), Germany (7), Austria (3), base metal issues includes a few silver minors, and a further mixed World group of 20th Century mostly base metal issue (63) a wide range of countries in mixed grades (Total weight around 8.5 Kilos)
Sovereign 1833 Marsh 18 EF/GEF a very pleasing high grade example of the William IV type, EF examples always sought after, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 2/3/2014 Lot 2081 realised £2200 hammer price
Half Sovereign 1837 Marsh 413 About VF/Good Fine and problem-free, all William IV Half Sovereigns scarce or rare, normally showing up in grades less than Fine
Farthing 1875H EF with lustre. Halfpenny18th Century Middlesex undated Prince of Wales EF. Canada Dollar 1957 VF, MedalWilliam IV Coronation, Obverse: Conjoined busts of William IV and Queen Adelaide, Reverse: Crown surrounded by a wreath flags and the floral emblems of the United Kingdom, 54mm diameter in white metal, NVF as part of a wide ranging group includes a small amount of pre 1947 silver (£0.70 face), modern GB Crowns, World Coins in base metal, Medals, Pennies, Pocket watches (2), a medallic First Day Cover and more, in mixed grades (lot)
Half Sovereign 1834 Small flan diameter of 17.9mm, Marsh 410 EF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks and hairlines, the very rare small size type was only produced in 1834 and is an important type coin for the discerning gold collector. All William IV Half Sovereigns are rare in high grade, see also the high grade 1835 coins in this sale
Sovereign 1837 as Marsh 21 with NO and 37 both double struck on the reverse, Near Fine/About Fine, a collectable example of the popular William IV type
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust of Queen Adelaide right, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP:8 1831 EF and lustrous the fields with some hairlines, retaining a prooflike appearance, with G.H.E initials on the edge
Sovereign 1831 First Bust W.W. with stops on truncation Marsh 16 in an NGC holder and graded AU58, the portrait particularly well struck with full hair detail. Rated R2 by Marsh, the 1831 Sovereigns always a popular coin when offered, one of a group of high grade William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Proof Sets (2) 2008 Executive Set FDC in the box of issue, 2007 Black Leather Deluxe Set nFDC to FDC lightly toning in the case of issue, Five Pound Crown 2011 The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine MiddletonSilver Proof nFDC in the box of issue with certificate, the capsule cracked. Five Pound Crowns (2) 2000 Millennium, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday. Two Pounds (3) 1995 Peace Dove - End of World War II 50th Anniversary, 2008 Olympic HandoverBeijing to London UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue. Crowns to Farthings in albums sleeves and bags William IV to Elizabeth II (222) includes many silver items, in mixed circulated grades. Pennies in an album 1860-1967 complete except for 1950, in mixed circulated grades, Decimal Pennies (39) mostly lustrous UNC. Book Royal Mint Collectors Coins 2006 and Souvenir Times newspaper replica from June 3 1953
Sixpence 1831 ESC 1670, Bull 2499 lustrous with choice golden tone in the legends, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, one of a group of high quality William IV Sixpences in this sale
Farthing 1834 Raised Line on Saltire, Reverse B, Peck 1471 Almost fully lustrous, a choice and stunning piece, all William IV copper very difficult to find with original mint lustre, with even high grade examples usually with toning. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, making this the joint finest known example recorded by the LCGS Population Report. We also note that PCGS have only graded 3 examples designated RD.
United Kingdom INA Fantasy PatternDouble Florins (10) 1937 Edward VIIIBronzed Trials (8) Toned UNC some with traces of lustre, 1937 INA Fantasy Edward VIII 'Barton' type cameo Prooflike UNC, Double Florin 1953 INA Fantasy, with a small striking flaw on the obverse UNC with some spots, along with Fantasy coins (2) Crown sized Fantasy by Chelsea Coins, Obverse a coloured picture of Diana, Princess of Wales, Reverse: George and the Dragon UNC, CoronationMedal 1953 Crown-sized Fantasy, Tower Court Collection, Obverse portrait Machin-style facing left, Reverse Crowned Royal Arms within wreath, date below UNC, along with a further group of United Kingdom INA Fantasy Patterns (6) Crown 1879, Reverse Three Graces struck on a thin flan and slightly off-centre, the date figures deformed, Crown 1879, Reverse St. George, struck on a thin flan, Double Florin 1893 Bronzed Trial, Crowns undatedWilliam IV (3) copperPiedforts with MODEL reverse (2), and one on a standard thickness flan also with MODEL reverse, UNC and lustrous, also an INA Pattern Double Florin Set 1910 George V a 3-coin set struck in silver, goldine and copper Lustrous UNC the copper piece with a tone spot, Crown 1911 INA Fantasy Pattern struck with an incorrect collar and with a raised line on the edge, Lustrous UNC
Threehalfpence 1835 5 over 4 ESC 2251A, Bull 2542 a choice piece with gold toning and touches of magenta and blue, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 88, extremely high grade examples in the Threehalfpence series are almost impossible to find. The finest known of 12 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. At the time of writing the LCGS Population Report showed 162 examples of all dates submitted for grading, and only 5 examples had graded LCGS 88, of which only 2 were William IV issues, this being one of them
Crown 1831 WW incuse on truncation Plain edge Proof, ESC 271, Bull 2462, die axis inverted, 27.34 grammes, nFDC with rich original gold and blue/green tone, a very rare and desirable type forming part of the Proof set of the year. All William IV Crowns are highly prized and this type is missing from many advanced Crown collections
Half Sovereign 1837 Marsh 413 EF/VF a little weakly struck on parts of the shield. The portrait lightly rubbed on the jawline. All William IV Half Sovereigns hard to find in grades above Fine
Medals (3) , Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field. George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci 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 PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF
Sovereign 1831 First Bust W.W. with stops on truncation Marsh 16 NEF and Rare, rated R2 by Marsh, we have noted that the 1831 Sovereigns are always popular when we offer them, one more from a group of high grade George IV and William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Sovereign 1832 Marsh 17 Second Bust, Nose points to second I of BRITANNIAR, EF the obverse with some minor contact marks, another of the high grade George IV and William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Sovereign 1833 as Marsh 18 with all four figures of the date double struck, EF or very near so the obverse with some small hairline scratches visible under strong magnification, another of the group of high grade George IV and William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Sovereign 1837 Marsh 21 NEF/About EF with some light contact marks, all William IV Sovereigns sought after in high grades, from a group high grade George IV and William IV Sovereigns offered in this sale
Sovereign 1830 William IV Gold Pattern by W.Wyon after Chantrey's Model. Coarse hair and with flat-topped ear, Coarse Beading, the nose points to the last I in BRITANNIAR. W.W. incuse on the truncation. Reverse by J.B.Merlen. Die Axis inverted. S.3829B, Wilson & Rasmussen 260 and rated R5, in an NGC holder and graded PF61 Cameo, some hairlines in the fields but retaining much original mint lustre, a key rarity and an interesting Pattern for the William IV collector, with no William IV currency coins minted for this date. We note the Bentley example realised £19,200 hammer price as far back as 2013. Now lists in the Spink catalogue at £21,500
Sovereign 1835 Marsh 19 GVF/NEF the obverse with some hairlines and some signs of light smoothing below the King's jawline, viewing recommended, nevertheless, a rare date in the William IV series
Half Sovereign 1834 Small size 17.9mm diameter, Marsh 410 NEF/GVF with some hairlines and a thin scratch on the obverse, all William IV Half Sovereigns are hard to find in grades above Fine, Marsh rates the 1834 coin at R2
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving comes with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive box of issue. issue number 0057 of 1,000 limit, the second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation Satin Finish UNC and cased as issued. issue number 0308 of 1,000 limit UNC and in the impressive box of issue
Crowns to Threepences in an album page (19) George III to William IV comprising Crowns (9) 1819 LX, 1820 LX (2), 1820LX 2 over 1, 1821 SECUNDO (3), 1822 SECUNDO, 1822 TERTIO, Halfcrowns (4) 1816, 1817 Bull Head, 1818, 1835, Shillings (3) 1816, 1834 (2), Sixpences 1816 (2), Threepence 1835 in mixed grades VG to Fine, along with Ireland Ten PenceBank Token 1805 Fine, toned
Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive box of issue,. The second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC in the impressive box of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, NEF with some contact marks, Rare
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