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
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in .999 silver 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameter, Obverse: Bust facing H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES . 1969, Reverse Royal Arms with supporters Prince of Wales feathers and Welsh Dragon below. DRAIG GOCH CYMRU numbered (0752) on the reverses, nFDC to FDC with a hint of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the blue box of issue with Metalimport certificate, Australia 1979 Swan River Colony Western Australia 150th Anniversary, a set of 4 medals each 44mm diameter in different metals, each with a different reverse: the first with Horses reverse, in silver (35.12 grammes), the second with Art reverse, in cupro-nickel, the third, with Gold prospector reverse, in bronze, and the fourth with surfers reverse, in bronze, all UNC in the blue boxes of issue, USA Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11 Mission 57mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello Obverse: Portraits of Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin facing, in space suits MAN'S FIRST MOON LANDING, In Exergue COLLINS ARMSTRONG ALDRIN 20.7.1969 AD, Reverse: The Apollo 11 Landing craft APOLLO 11 MISSION, numbered 2303 on the edge, 70.75 grammes of silver, UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate, Canada Mint Set 1967 (6 coins) One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the long plastic case, USA half Dollar 1968D Kennedy Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Tonga Two Pa'anga 1967 UNC in a slide case, GB/USA/Channel Islands/Ireland a 5-coin set comprising Jersey Crown 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, GB Crown 1965, Ireland Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce, USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy and Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 William, Duke of Normandy all UNC in a slide case, GB Crowns (5) 1977, 1981 (4) UNC, Gibraltar Crown 1970 UNC in a slide case, Australia 50 cents 1982 BrisbaneCommonwealth Games UNC in a slide case, GB (51) Decimal and pre-Decimal base metal coinage (50) and Sixpence 1930 VG, World base metal issues (46), includes USA (41) with Dollars Eisenhower (3) 1974D EF (2) and 1976D GVF, and $5.03 redeemable currency, in mixed grades some with lustre
Medals (7) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. The edge inscribed KING'S HEATH JUBILEE SWEEPSTAKES 1935 Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 NEF, Death of Edward Duke of Windsor 1937 38mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Obverse head left, Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972 below, Reverse: A full blown rose, Eimer 2124EF unevenly toned, in a John Pinches box, Lusitania Medal 1915 A/UNC boxed, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 51mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal shields and crests, each within the Garter, crowned cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, Eimer 2125 Matt finish UNC boxed, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2116, EF boxed, Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, undated, 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by the Royal Mint UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in lead? VG bent
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
Coronation of Edward VIII a proposed set for 1937, a 4-piece set by J.R. Gaunt, designed by E. CarterPreston, (Set Giordano CM216, page 363) each with Obverse: Crowned and draped bust right, comprising 20mm diameter, Giordano CM212b in copper gilt, in a bezel mount attached to a bar, 26mm diameter in copper gilt, in a bezel mount with pin back, 36mm diameter in aluminium CM214a, and 36mm in copper gilt CM214b, the last three with Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND /BRITAIN signed E cr P at left base. A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, the last two holed for suspension with attached medal ribands inscribed CORONATION HOSPITAL FUND Lustrous UNC in the blue case of issue with information card, seldom offered as a complete set
Edward VII to Elizabeth II (30) comprising Edward VII (5) all succession and Coronation related, a selection of different types, White Metal, bronze and brass issues (5), George V (8) Coronation Medal 1911 The official Royal Mint issue Fine, along with Coronation and Silver Jubilee issues, includes Council and promotional types in base metal (7), Edward VIII Coronation medals (4) includes 45mm diameter in bronze by Tiptaft, Giordano CM271d EF along with brass and White Metal types, George VI (5) Coronation medals a mix of bronze, brass and White metal types, the brass issue, with Reverse: Seated Britannia holding a crown with legend CANADA.INDIA.S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA.NEW ZEALAND.BRITAIN, (this EF holed), Elizabeth II (8) includes Coronation (5), Silver Jubilee (2) and Coronation 50th Anniversary (1) bronze, cupro-nickel and brass types, in mixed grades to UNC, grades generally in line with age
World War II (7) IndiaService Medal, unnamed as issued, GVF with some contact marks, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with maple leaf clasp, in silver, unnamed as issued, EF, World War II War Medal, Canadian Issue, in silver, EF with some contact marks and hairlines, Africa Service Medal, in silver, awarded to C568514 C.J. Fortuin, GVF, Australia Service Medal, unnamed, New Zealand War Service Medal, unnamed, EF, comes with RAF silver Fern badge, South Africa Medal For War Services, unnamed as issued, in silver, EF
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter in bronze diameter in bronze by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 VF with old mountings edge holes filled at 1 and 11 o'clock. Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) 38mm Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left VICTORIA REGINA, TO. COMMEMORATE. THE . 60th . YEAR OF. HER. MAJEST'S . REIGN . 1837-1897 Reverse: A1 FAR FAMED CAKES AND BISCUITS ARE THE BEST by H.Gruebert, London (3) VF, GVF and NEF
Medals (29) Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Obv. Veiled Head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX ANNO JUBILAEI A.D.1887, Rev. Young head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA REGNVM SVSCEPIT20 JVN 1837. 26mm diameter in silver by J.Carter NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (9) Eimer 1817 VF to GEF some with attractive toning, Edward VII Coronation 1902 Halifax Regional issue 38mm diameter in silver NEF, Edward VII Coronation 1902 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (8) Eimer 1871 VF to A/UNC many with attractive tone, one with some scratches, George V Coronation 1911 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1922 both Good Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2029 (3) NEF, EF and GEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 32mm diameter Obv. Bust crowned and draped, facing three-quarters right TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION EDWARD VIII 1937, Rev. NEW ZEALAND, INDIA AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA and WEST INDIES each on a banner against a background of oak branches, leaves and acorns EF, Enterprise du Palais Des Nations 1933 70mm diameter in .900 silver by Huguenin Freres & Co. (Switzerland) Obverse: A scene of industry , a man levers a large block, date below, Rev. Palace of Nations building, Switzerland, EF. Prize Medals (2) Royal Horticultural Society 45mm diameter in silver, awarded by Watford Show Sept. 1945 to Mr.A.Scard, Horticulture GEF. The Smallholder Championship medal undated 35mm diameter in silver NVF. An ornate silver badge hallmarked and with makers mark JHL some wear, Fine
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink, London Obverse: Bust left Crowned, Laureate and veiled VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse Crowned VRI monogram within a wreath Lighthouse and sailing vessels behind, above: Five shields attached by chains reading EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AMERICA and AUSTRALIA, in Exergue: a globe and banner: BRITAINS REJOICE Eimer 1820i 26.41 grammes, EF/GEF and nicely toned, in the box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse : Royal Arms with supporters VICTORIA 1837-1897 IN COMMEMORATION, 30.61 grammes NEF, Western Australia - Albany Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 UNC with prooflike fields the reverse with some scratches, holed at the top
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter, weighing 25.25 grammes, in silver by Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham, BHM 3763, Obverse: Bust three quarters left in Coronation robes Obverse: EDWARD VII. KING & EMPEROR . GOD SAVE THE KING with E R 1901 in the field, Reverse: EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA CROWNED 1902. Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield, representing the British Empire, is quartered with: (1) Star of India, (2) kangaroo – Australia, (3) scale balance – New Zealand and (4) beaver – Canada and with a small shield of the Cape Colony superimposed in the centre. On the right shield, the British Royal coat of arms. To the left, a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right, a laurel branch. Above, the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. GOD SAVE THE KING on a banner below. 355487 below the clasped hands, Other medals were made bearing this design, all used the number 355487, Lustrous UNC with touches of colourful toning, in a round red contemporary case
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate and promotional booklet
World War II a group of five to Australian Infantryman WX901 Pte.E.Millet 1939-45 Medal, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. NEF to EF. Pte. Millet was killed in action at the Battle of Crete (second day) 21/5/1941, Pte.Millet took part in Wavell's first desert campaign in December 1940/Feb 1941,and in the Battle of Bardia before helping to capture Tobruk. He is buried at Suda Bay War Cemetery 5.C.15., World War II, along with New Zealand Infantry a casualty group of five, awarded to 9179 L/Cpl G.W.Wheeler comprising 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, 1939/1945 War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and New Zealand Memorial Cross, all privately engraved, EF. L/Cpl. Wheeler was killed in action by a stuka raid on the New Zealand Division Greece 27/4/1941
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to 3666 Driver W.J.Davies 2/F .A.BDE. A.I.F. 2nd Brigade of Australia Field Artillery. EF. Killed in action France, 21/8/1916. Buried Becourt Military Cemetery Becordel, Becourt
Italy- Merano Commune Token 5 Marenghi in silver, UNC boxed, unlisted by Krause 'Unusual World Coins', Australia - Visit of the Italian President 1988 56mm diameter in .986 silver UNC boxed, Visit of Czar Alexander II to London 1874 76mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, Australia Bicentenary 1988 Education medal in cupro-nickel, UNC in the folder of issue, Italian National Olympic Committee a huge 100mm diameter medal weighing 592 grammes in silvered bronze VF, Italy 37th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Italian Labour Union 1986 95mm x 65mm in bronze, UNC in the case of issue with certificate, as part of a group of World Medals a wide ranging group (14) in mixed grades with some prize medals in base metal, plus pin badges including Italia 90 Football and Barcelona 1992 Olympics, these in mixed condition
Death of James Cook Discoverer of Australia a 2-medal set in silver undated (1979) by John Pinches total 77.7 grammes of silver UNC deeply toned in the John Pinches box with certificate
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John PinchesEimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
Edward VIII (3) Coronation 1937 57mm diameter by D.R.Golding Obverse: Bust right EDWARD .VIII.CROWNED.MAY.XII, in field MCMXXXVII in three lines, Reverse: Britannia seated, right holds a crown, upon which stands a Dove carrying an olive branch CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND, Coronation 1937 33mm diameter in silver by Spink and Son Obverse Bust left in Coronation robes, CROWNED MAY 12 1937 Shield within Garter, crowned with supporters KING AND EMPEROR UNC in the Red Spink box of issue, Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in base metal Obverse Bust right in Coronation robes, crowned, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD VIII Reverse: Standing Britannia facing, between two columns, holds a crown aloft, and a Union Jack flag EF
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate No 25 of just 123 minted
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77 mm diameter in silver Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue with ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALIA and AFRICA in linked shields reverse, a near choice example Good EF and lustrous, in the official red box with certificate, along with Merit medal in bronze 31mm diameter with A&C Lynton 1911 on the reverse GEF boxed
Music gold 9 carat medal awards (3) Australia Mackay Band Competition 1925 to W.Gummow Champion Euphonium 1926, Rockhampton 1934 Contest Champion of Champions 1934 presented to W.Gummow , Queensland band Contest Champion Euphonium Ipswich 1949 GVF to EF
Australia Western AustraliaCentenary 1929 in 9 carat gold, Obverse with map of Western Australia and Swan reverse inscribed Holden M.B.B. Quartette 1st. W.J.Gummow GVF
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 Eimer 744a 43mm diameter in copper showing the distinctive die break to the left of the exergue. Obverse Bust of George III laureate. GEORGE III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND ETC. Reverse Two Ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE. Exergue. SAILED . FROM. ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII Fine for wear, with corroded surfaces as is normal on this issue, and showing the mount mark at the top as do all examples. Eimer states:- 'The medal was commissioned by naturalist and benefactor Joseph Banks (1743-1820) who was to have accompanied Captain James Cook on his second voyage (1728-1729) but withdrew at a late stage. These medals were distributed at more than 30 places and generally show up in a worn and weathered state. 2000 medals are said to have been produced made from an alloy of copper, lead, zinc and tin. A further 142 example were struck in silver and 2 in gold. All examples appear to have been struck from a cracked die, as does this example.' Only a handful of examples have been discovered, mainly in New Zealand. Examples are held in the collections of Te Papa and the National Museum of Australia. A truly rare piece.
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. May become a rarity as it is likely to be a while before another such commemorative can be issued. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate
Australia Commencement of Volunteer Movement 1856 33mm in bronze by J.Hogarth Obverse Young Head of Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA Reverse Britannia seated left, holding wreath and trident, with ships and lighthouse on hill behind AUT BELLO ... VICTORIA . . AUT PACE, 1856 in exergue VF with some edge knocks Extremely rare with only 12 minted in bronze, as an indicator of its rarity, Dr John Chapman did not have an example of this medal in his life-time collection auctioned by Noble Numismatics, Sale 88B. This medal was ordered by General Edward Macarthur, elder brother of Sir William.
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue NEF with an edge nick, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue NEF, The 12 Apostles 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel with gold plated highlighting UNC, Hungary 100 Forint 1982 SpainWorld Cup UNC, Titanic 100th Anniversary 70mm diameter in silver plated copper with gold highlighting UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 57mm diameter in bronze UNC, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 56mm diameter matt finish the official Royal Mint issue UNC, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 63mm diameter in white metal by Pinches Obverse Exhibition building opened by Prince Albert, Reverse the 3 Muses A/UNC, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 70mm diameter with coloured portrait of the Queen in robes on the obverse, AustraliaINA Retro Pattern Crown 1851 in Piedfort Copper Obverse Gothic Head, Reverse Advance Australia Lustrous UNC, Diamond Jubilee 2012 Numis Proof by Westminster in gold plated cupro-nickel the obverse with coloured picture of the Queen, Prize Medal Edmonton and District Sunday Football League in copper, also a large 89mm medal in the style of Charles II a modern reproduction in brass (?) in mixed grades many EF-UNC in a Westminster box
Admiral Vernon Battle of Portobello 1739 Fair, Colonial and Indian Exhibition 1886 51mm in copper EF, Coronation medal 1953 in white metal EF boxed, London Academy of Music (2) 1937 and 1938 presented to Charlotte Huscroft for Elocution these in silver and boxed, Twopence 1797 with crude and large countermarks? Fine, 18th Century Halfpennies (2) 1791 John Wilkinson, Ireland 1804 Convenience of Trade Fair, Australia Halfpenny 1857 Holloways Near Fine with edge knocks
Concorde's Last Flight 2003 50mm diameter 2 ounces of .999 Silver Proof FDC in the case of issue, Annual History Commemorative 2003 5 ounces of .999 Silver in 'Antique' Matt Proof FDC in the case of issue with certificate, 200th Anniversary of Cook's Discovery of Australia by John Pinchesundated (1970) a 2-piece set in silver gilt (.925) each weighing 39 grammes nFDC in the case of issue with certificate
Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs Medals (13): Team Championships Medal 1928 gold & enamel (H/M 9ct). Mackworth Praed Challenge Cup silver medal 1929. County Cup Competition (4) 1928,1929,1933 & 1934, silver & enamel. National League, Second Division Medals (2) 1928 bronze & enamel, 1929 silver & enamel. EF, some on cases, The B.S.A. Cup, British Counties and Australian States won by Surrey C.W. Seward in 1928 & 1929, both silver. Three others in bronze. English XX Club Champion County Medal, silver & enamel
Assorted medals (11) including Jubilee 1887, Lancaster, bronze. London Missionary Society Centenary 1896 bronze, obv. slightly damaged; State of Queensland 1901, bronze; Calendar Medal 1907-1927, white metal; Coles Book Arcade MelbourneAustralia 1918, bronze; Baptist Missionary Society 1922, bronze. Torbay Regatta 1937, silver. Together with four other medals. generally extremely fine.
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 8 of just 40 issued
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. Gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 21 of just 40 issued
Australian and New ZealandPolice Medals (5), Medal for Distinguished Service; N.S.W.10 Years Service Medal; Tasmania 10 Years Service Medal East Timor (New Zealand) Police Defense Medal; Kiribati Police Medal. All except last replicas. Extremely fine. (5
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