Cupro-nickel issues including George VI some sorted into bags by date, mixed grades includes some mint state examples, such as old paper bank bags £5 of mint state Halfcrowns (over 120 KG will be over £1,100 face value), along with over 20 kilos of Bronze and Brass including Farthings these from circulation (Lot over 160 Kilos gross weight) must go so offered here without reserve
FRANCE, Henri I de Lorraine (1550-1588), Duke of Guise, Bronze Medal, circa 1580s, by an uncertain medallist, 48mm, 52.0g, graded NGC MS63 BN. Armoured and laureate bust right, legend HENRY DE LOR DVC DE GVISE; reverse, a ploughman guiding a plough to right, tree at left, above a radiant sun with human face dispersing clouds, legend DISCVTIT VT COELO PHOEBVS PAX NVBILA TERRIS. An attractive Renaissance medallic issue celebrating the Duke of Guise as a bringer of peace and stability, the reverse legend translating as "As Phoebus scatters the clouds from the heavens, so Peace scatters them from the earth."
Halfcrowns (13) 1886, 1892, 1920 (2), 1922, 1923 (3), 1927 First Reverse, 1928, 1931, 1932, 1933, Florins (14) 1920 (2), 1921 (6), 1922, 1923, 1929, 1931, 1936 (2), Shillings (15) 1816, 1885 (NEF), 1920 (2), 1921, 1922 (4), 1924, 1929 (2), 1932, 1935, 1946E, Sixpences (17) 1873 Die Number 93, 1922 (2), 1924, 1926 (2), 1928 (4), 1929 (4), 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935 (2), 1936, 1939, Silver Threepences (9) 1836, 1917, 1918, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1938, 1940, 1941, VG to Fine unless stated, along with Brass Threepences to Farthings () Brass Threepences (4), Pennies (27), Farthings (12) Victoria to Elizabeth II these in mixed grades a few EF, and World Copper and bronze (8) includes France, Canada, Guernsey, French Indo-China, British North Borneo, Ceylon, Ireland and Guernsey in mixed grades to VF
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, , Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of empire with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, Unc comes with the original red cox of issue
Victoria, Opening of Blackfriars Bridge and Holborn Viaduct, 1869. Bronze Medal by George Gammon Adams, 77mm, 225g. Obverse, crowned and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D.G. BRIT. REGINA F.D., signed G.G. ADAMS SC. below. Reverse, the date 1869 above, the Arms of the City of London flanked by allegorical female figures and linking two ornate wreaths enclosing finely detailed views of HOLBORN VIADUCT and BLACKFRIARS BRIDGE, each accompanied by descriptive inscriptions commemorating the opening of these great Victorian engineering works by Queen Victoria on 6 November 1869, signed G.G. ADAMS D. SC. in the exergue. Eimer 1604; BHM 2906; Welch 11. EF. A scarce and exceptionally impressive large-format architectural medal celebrating two of London's most important nineteenth-century civil engineering achievements, struck in a limited issue of approximately 400 specimens.
The Great Waterloo Medal, after Benedetto Pistrucci, uniface bronze electrotype copy of the obverse, c.1849–52 or later, 135mm diameter, Obverse: The conjoined busts of the four Allied sovereigns left, George, Prince Regent, Francis I of Austria, Alexander I of Russia and Frederick William III of Prussia, within an elaborate allegorical border with Apollo in his chariot above, the Hours below and attendant classical figures around, Reverse: Blank/uniface, the normal reverse of the full medal absent, BHM 870, Eimer 1067. The electrotype with ragged copper shell edges extending beyond the outer rim, as often seen on unfinished or mounted electrotype shells, otherwise with impressive high relief and strong visual impact, EF with some minor surface porosity. With the wooden frame in which the piece was formerly housed. An imposing display example of Pistrucci' s celebrated Waterloo Medal, the original medal famously being produced only as electrotypes and soft impressions owing to the exceptional size and difficulty of the dies.
Proof Set 1937 (15 coin set silver, bronze and brass) the Crown and Silver Threepence currency issues in VF-GVF the other 13 coins Proof nFDC-FDC some with toning, comes with the official Royal Mint case for a full Proof Set
Bronze in high grades Penny 1897, 1901, 1902 HT, 1904, 1910, 1911, 1921, 1928 1936. Halfpenny 1876H, 1887, 1901 generally Unc or near so and with varying degrees of lustre
France Henri III and Rene de Birage 1577 38mm in bronze, Obverse: Laureate bust of King Henri III right, HENRICVS . III . D.G. FRANCOR. ET. POL. REX. 1574, Reverse: Bare headed bust of Chancellor Renew de Birague right, RENATVS. BIRAGVS. FRANCIAE. CANCEL. NGC MS62BN
Medals (2) Victoria, Visit to the City of London, 9 November 1837, bronze medal by J. Barber, published by Griffin & Hyams, 62mm diameter, 112 grammes, Obverse: Diademed bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, signed J. BARBER F. on the truncation, Reverse: WELCOME above, the Lord Mayor John Cowan in robes bowing to receive the Queen, Britannia standing to the right with shield, another female figure to the left, Fame above blowing a trumpet, in exergue IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY’S VISIT TO THE CITY OF LONDON NOVR 9TH 1837, THE RIGHT HONORABLE JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, BHM 1772, Eimer 1303, Welch 62. EF, with even bronze tone, a touch of verdigris in the Queen’s hair, housed in a red presentation box. An impressive large-format medal commemorating Queen Victoria’s first civic visit to the City of London. Victoria, Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum, 1857, silver or silvered medal by W. J. Taylor, 46mm, Obverse: Crowned and draped Gothic-style bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM within a roseate border, FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY 11 JULY MDCCCLVII around, BHM 2611, rated RR. With an attached suspension mount at the top, of the type used for medals worn from a ribbon, suggesting a presentation or wearable issue. EF and brilliant, an unusual and rare Victorian institutional medal commemorating the laying of the foundation stone of the Royal Victoria Patriotic Asylum.
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issue Unc with some uneven toning and verdigris in the red box of issue, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2029, 32mm diameter in silver EF in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze crowned right facing bust HIS MAJESTY KING EDWARD VIII reverse Britannia standing in archway battle ship on the horizon CROWNED AD 1937 Unc, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and in Coronation robes CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, Reverse: Britannia stand in an archway holding crown aloft in her right hand and holds Union Jack in her left hand. CROWNED A.D. 1937 EF
GB and World the GB being mainly copper and bronzeCharles II to recent issues Farctionals to Penny mixed grades many in lower circulated grades and a group of Imitation Spade Guineas some holed, the world being just 6 an Indian Princely States Copper Dump, a plugged Spanish Colonial 1 Real, Ionian Islands Lepta 1848 and 3 Malta Granos from the 1747, 1776 and 1779 these in low grades
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.
Victoria, Coronation, 1838, bronze medal by Benedetto Pistrucci, 37mm, Obverse: Young bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:, signed B.P. below, Reverse: Victoria enthroned left, receiving the crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM, in exergue INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315. Uncirculated or very near so, a pleasing example of the official Royal Mint coronation medal for Queen Victoria.
France, Revolution of 1848, French National Guard Visit to London, 33mm in bronze, by Faucil, Obverse: Ribbon on vase inscribed 20 7BRE, to right, cornucopia on it's side, banner on garlanded pole to left, CONCORDE ET FRATERNITÉ, Reverse, Legend in 6 lines: VISITE A LA / CITÉ DE LONDRES / PAR LES GARDES / NATIONAUX FRANCAIS / SEPTEMBRE / 1848, NGC MS62 BN
Peace Celebrations, Signing of Peace at Versailles, 1919, brass or bronze medal by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 52mm diameter, 53 grammes, Obverse: An angel blowing a trumpet above, Justice seated below holding scales, Liberty holding aloft a scroll, the Palace of Versailles and a classical statue behind, ELKINGTON below, Reverse: Floral wreath enclosing the legend TO COMMEMORATE THE SIGNING OF PEACE AT VERSAILLES 1919, shields of Great Britain, France, U.S.A. and Switzerland around, BHM 4142. EF with the odd fleck of verdigris, an attractive First World War peace commemorative medal marking the Treaty of Versailles. Along with Kings and Queens of England by De-Passe (2) Henry IV and William II F-VF
R.M.S. Queen Mary, Commissioned / Maiden Voyage, 1936, bronze medal by Gilbert Bayes for the Royal Mint, 70mm, Obverse: The R.M.S. Queen Mary under steam, seen from the starboard bow, with dolphins below, MARIA REGINA MARI ME COMMISIT, Reverse: New York skyscrapers viewed through the Bargate of Southampton, shields of Southampton and New York to either side, BHM 4282, Eimer 2036. Uncirculated, housed in a Royal Mint presentation box, a pleasing example of this impressive Art Deco ocean-liner medal
Farthings Bronze 1860, 1862, 1866, 1873, 1874H, 1875H, 1878, 1880, 1881, 1884, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1894 a high grade group EF-UNC most with some degree of lustre
Nelson and the Foudroyant 1897, 38mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1813, BHM 3613, struck from copper recovered from H.M.S. Foudroyant after breaking up, Obverse: uniformed bust of Horatio Nelson facing three-quarters left, HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON, in exergue BORN 29TH SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: H.M.S. Foudroyant at anchor without rigging, FOUDROYANT. LORD NELSON’S FLAGSHIP, the edge inscription/legend stating LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897. MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP, Choice UNC as it comes with a contemporary red circular case which it has been stored within. An interesting Nelson commemorative with direct association to the famous 80-gun ship once commanded by Nelson.
Medals (3) Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 48mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Uniformed bust of The Duke of Wellington left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: A Corinthian helmet on a shield crossed with lance and sword within an open wreath. Above: a ribbon inscribed RODRIGO BADAJOZ, Below ALMEIRA, Around: BORN MAY 1st. 1769 DIED SEPr.14th 1852, 30 grammes, BHM 2477, NEF with some contact marks, and signs of die rust, pierced for suspension, listed as RR by BHM. Jubilee of the Penny Post 1890 65mm diameter in White metal by L.C. Lauer, Obverse: Bust of Sir Rowland Hill, bare headed, facing, three quarters right, within branches. Below: An envelope dividing VR crowned, date and spray of thistle, roses and shamrock below, Reverse: Veiled head of Queen Victoria left, within branches. Below: A Post Office Jubilee envelope dividing VR crowned, date and Royal Arms below JUBILEE 2nd JULY, 102.87 grammes, BHM 3407, Eimer 1756, die axis inverted, VF or better with some scratches to the obverse. Trinidad, Centenary of the Conquest of Trinidad by the British, 1897, bronze medal, 48mm, Obverse: Bust of Sir Ralph Abercromby three-quarters left, Reverse: Ships at anchor in the mole of Port of Spain, hills beyond, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797, in exergue MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI, BHM 3623, Eimer 1809. Uncirculated, with attractive bronze tone and sharp detail, a tone spot affecting the reverse legend, otherwise a pleasing colonial historical medal commemorating the British capture of Trinidad in 1797.
Russia - Count Alexander Suvorov, Italian Campaign medal 1799, copper/bronze, 48mm, 57g, by C.H. Küchler, Soho Mint. Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, ALEX. SUWOROW PRINC. ITAL. COM. RIMNIKS., C.H.K. below truncation. Reverse: Suvorov as Mars standing, holding spear and clasping the hand of Italia seated on a globe, a defeated French soldier kneeling to left, ITALIAE LIBERATOR, MDCCXCIX in exergue, Diakov 248.1, scarce About EF with contact marks
Germany, Prussia. Commemorative Bronze Medal, 1822, issued to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Reign of King Frederick William III of Prussia. By G. Loos and F. König. Obverse: laureate bust of Frederick William III facing left, legend FRID. WILHELMVS III PER XXV ANN. BORVSS. REX., signed below truncation BG G, LOOS DIR. F. KÖNIG FEC. Reverse: classical Genius standing beside flaming altar and column, placing cover upon the sacred flame, legend GENIO AVGVSTI; in exergue D. XVI M. NOV. ANN. MDCCCXXII. Bronze, 43mm, 39.0g. Choice UNC with attractive original surfaces and a light touch of green patina.
Death of Thomas Snelling 1773 40mm diameter in bronze by L. Pingo, Obverse: bust right, draped, THOMAS SNELLING, Reverse: OBIIT DIE II MAI MDCCLXXIII ETAT LXI, in 5 lines within a wreath, MERVISTI, BHM 180, Eimer 749, 26.26 grammes, EF, the reverse with minor surface marks. Note: Thomas Snelling (1712-1773) numismatist and antiquary was author of various works cataloguing British and continental coinage. He was the most celebrated London Coin dealer of his day with premises in Fleet Street patronised by members of the Royal family
George Frederick Cooke, actor, 1805, bronze medal by Thomas Webb, 53mm, Obverse: Bust of Cooke, GEORGE FREDERICK COOKE, Reverse: VELUTI / IN / SPECULUM / MDCCCV, BHM 570, Eimer 973. Uncirculated as it is housed in what appears to be a contemporary circular box, a pleasing and unusually well-preserved example of this theatrical medal.
Germany, Schaumburg-Lippe. Georg Wilhelm (1784–1860), Large Bronze Jubilee Medal, 1857, by H. F. Brehmer, issued by the grateful city of Bückeburg to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Prince’s Reign. Obverse: bare head right, legend GEORG WILHELM FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE, signed BREHMER F. Reverse: six-line inscription within oak wreath, DEM GELIEBTEN LANDESVATER / NACH FUNFZIGJÄHRIGER / SEGENSRICHER REGIERUNG / SEINE DANKBARE / STADT BUCKEBURG / AM 8 MAI 1857. Bronze, 58mm, 114.0g. Extremely Fine and minor touches of verdigris. An impressive large-format German Statescommemorative medal.
Germany – Saxony, 1891. Bronze Medal issued for the 5th Congress of German Numismatists (V. Vereinstag Deutscher Münzforscher), Dresden, 9 October 1891, by L. Chr. Lauer, Nürnberg. Bronze, 42mm, 33.0g. Obverse: uniformed bust right of Prince Johann Georg, Duke of Saxony, with the legend JOH. GEORG HERZOG Z. SACHSEN PROTECT. D. ALLG. DEUTSCH. MÜNZFORSCHERVEREINS. Reverse: detailed view of the Dresden Royal Residence Castle (Residenzschloss), legend above V. VEREINSTAG DEUTSCHER MÜNZFORSCHER; in exergue DRESDEN 9 OCTOB. 1891; signed L. CHR. LAUER NÜRNBERG. An attractive late 19th century German numismatic congress medal, AU.
German States – Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, 1892. Bronze Medal commemorating the Golden WeddingAnniversary of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Duchess Sophie, by G. Loos, Berlin. Bronze, 49mm, 66.0g. Obverse: conjoined busts left of Grand Duke Carl Alexander and Grand Duchess Sophie of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, unsigned and without legend. Reverse: crowned quartered shield of arms flanked by supporters, including the Nassau lion standing right holding sword and arrows; below, scroll inscribed 1842 OCTOBER 1892 commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage; signed G. LOOS BERLIN beneath. A large and impressive dynastic commemorative medal of elegant late 19th century German style, with attractive original brown tone. About Uncirculated.
Marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte 1761 26mm diameter (2) in silver and copper, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, GEORGIVS . III . ET . CHARLOTTA . With REX ET REG on a banner below, Reverse: A cherub carrying a scroll inscribed FELICITAS . BRITANNIÆ. Two Hearts and a crown above, a view of London below dividing sprays of laurel and oak. In Exergue: DIIS AUSPICIBUS / MDCCLXI, BHM 17var. silver 4.10 grammes, Fine, copper 5.67 grammes, About Fine, the reverse with a rim cud, along with Membership Club Union Token 1788 Society Ticket, 25mm diameter in bronze, both obverse and reverse showing clasped hand with legend UNION above and 1788 below, possibly with USA or Mormon connections, 5.46 grammes, Good Fine
John Hodgson M.P. 1830 57mm diameter in bronze, by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left, draped, JOHN HODGSON . ELSWICK HOUSE. ELECTED M.P. FOR NEWCASTLE ON TYNE JULY 30th 1830. BORN JULY 30 1806. Reverse: HE IS OUR CHOICE AND WE WILL BE FAITHFUL . ALWAYS READY. Centre: HIS INTEREST IS OURS within a wreath, BHM 1445, unlisted by Eimer, 77.3 grammes, EF
Medals (4) Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858, white metal medal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, 39mm diameter, 19 grammes. Obverse: conjoined draped busts of Prince Frederick William and Victoria, Princess Royal, left, the Prince in military uniform and the Princess wearing a chaplet of roses, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, J. HINKS BIRM. below. Reverse: the conjoined shields of Prussia and Great Britain, tied by a ribbon above and enclosed within a wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks, MARRIED JANY. 25. 1858 below. BHM 2622, Eimer unlisted. Unc and lustrous with some contact marks and scuffs obverse, LondonInternational Exhibition 1872, white metal medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, 29mm diameter, 11 grammes. Obverse: crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, signed J.S. & A.B. WYON SC. below. Reverse: a detailed exterior view of the Royal Albert Hall, a tablet below inscribed STRUCK IN EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXII. BHM 2943. UNC In the original circular card box of issue, the lid inscribed MEDAL STRUCK IN LONDON INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1872, J.S. & A.B. WYON. Coronation 1911 39mm bronze conjoined busts of George V and Mary Lion and Unicorn reverse EF in a red presentation box. Switzerland, Basel, Verein für Hundesport und Jagd, undated, circa 1895, Honorary Prize Medal, gilt bronze, 44mm, 32.0 grammes. Obverse: the Basel basilisk standing left, head turned, supporting the city shield, legend EHRENPREIS – VEREIN FÜR HUNDESPORT UND JAGD BASEL. Reverse: five hunting dogs grouped beneath a radiant Swiss cross, plain edge. Unc/AU
Jetton 1815 Wellington meets Blucher at Waterloo Silver or silvered bronze, 33mm, 12 grams, facing busts obverse with the legend HERZOG VON WELLINGTON FURTS VON BLUCHER with JETTON beneath the busts the reverse has soldiers with a city in the background and the legend SCHLACHTBEI LABELLE ALLIANCE and in the exergue V 15 BIS 18 JUN 1815 Prooflike AU and toning
Finland (under Russian Empire), 1896. Bronze Commemorative Medal issued for the 50th Anniversary of the Finnish Art Society (Societas Artium Finlandiae), by Emil Wikström after a design by Jac. Ahrenberg. Bronze, 47mm, 55.0g. Obverse: diademed and draped bust right with the legend CAESAR ARTIVM DECVS ET TVTELA (“The Emperor, ornament and protector of the arts”). Reverse: an artist seated upon rocks contemplating the setting sun across the water, behind him a winged muse holding a lyre and extending her left arm toward the sun; legend DIVINO AFFLATV (“By divine inspiration”); in exergue SOC. ARTIVM FINLANDIAE MDCCCXLVI – MDCCCXCVI; signed E. WICKSTRÖM FEC. and J. AHRENBURG INV.. A handsome Art Nouveau-influenced commemorative medal. EF.
Lundy 1965 four coin Proof set, cased. Puffin 1965 (2, nickelbrass and bronze), Half Puffin 1965 (2, nickel-brass and bronze).UNC and lustrous in the black box of issue, the Half Puffin starting to tone
Proof Set 1950 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing nFDC to FDC some coins starting to tone others with ribbon toning the bronze and bright with lustre in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 50mm diameter in bronze, by T. Wyon after P. Turnerelli with left facing bust of the Princess and narrative reverse BHM 943 EF with some gentle edge faults
Germany, Lippe-Detmold. Leopold II and Princess Emilie, Bronze Jubilee Medal, 1845, by the Loos workshop and K. H. Lorenz, commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Prince’s Reign and the Silver Wedding Anniversary of the Princely Couple. Obverse: conjoined busts right of Princess Emilie and Prince Leopold II, legend EMILIE FÜRSTIN Z. LIPPE GEB. FÜRSTIN Z. SCHWARZB. / P. A. LEOPOLD FÜRST Z. LIPPE, signed LOOS DIR. LORENZ FEC. Reverse: allegorical female figure seated beneath a tree extending floral wreath, legend DEM FÜRSTENPAARE DAS TREUE VOLK, with commemorative inscription below dated 3 JULI 1845. Bronze (or brass), 43mm, 40.0g (Grote 335; Wurzbach 5133). Extremely Fine with the odd fleck of verdigris
Germany, Brandenburg-Prussia, Joachim II Reformation Medal, 1889, bronze, 50mm, 47.0g, by E. Encke and Weigand, commemorating the 350th Anniversary of the Conversion of Elector Joachim II to the Evangelical Faith at the St. Nicolai Church, Spandau, 1 November 1539, obverse statue of Joachim II standing facing holding sword and bible, signed E. ENKE SC. on the base and WEIGAND F. below, reverse with extensive commemorative inscription DEM KURFURSTEN VON BRANDENBURG JOACHIM II AM 350. GEDENKTAGE DES AM 1 NOVEMBER 1539 I. D. ST NICOLAI KIRCHE ZU SPANDAU GESCHEHENEN FEIERLICHEN UBERTRITTS DIESES FURSTEN ZUM EVANGELISCHEN GLAUBEN ERRICHTET 1889, plain edge, AU with some flecks of green patina
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation Souvenir 1902, bronze medal by E. Fuchs for Elkington, C&W 4205P, 38–39mm, 31g, conjoined crowned busts right, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, E. FUCHS and date 1902 below, rev. view of the Grand Hotel, Trafalgar Square, legend THE GRAND HOTEL TRAFALGAR SQUARE, CORONATION SOUVENIR 1902, plain edge, Unc in Elkington's presentation box
George II, Battle of Dettingen 1743, copper/bronze medal by T. Tibbs, 37mm, Eimer 576, MI ii 578/215. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of George II left, GEORGIVS II REX. Reverse: Justice seated left holding scales and sword, PARCERE SVBIECTIS ET DEBELLARE SVPERBOS, in exergue DETTINGEN MDCCXLIII. VF, with some surface marks and evidence of once having been gilded, an interesting historical medal commemorating the last occasion on which a reigning British monarch personally led troops in battle (13.4 grams)
USA Medal 1904 Centenary of the Death of George Washington, issued by the Washington Monument Association, Alexandria, Virginia, bronze 41mm, Baker B-1828, bust of Washington right, STRUCK BY ORDER OF CONGRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF WASHINGTON’S DEATH around, reverse with an early hand-operated fire engine within a wreath, WASHINGTON above, MEMBER OF FRIENDSHIP FIRE CO. 1773 below. Good EF
Germany, Prussia. Friedrich Wilhelm III (1797–1840), Memorial Bronze Medal, 1840, by Henri François Brandt, issued upon the death of the King. Obverse: bare head left, legend less portrait, signed BRANDT F. on truncation. Reverse: ERINNERUNG within circular inscription GEB. D. 3 AUGUST 1770 / GEST. AM HEILIGEN PFINGST TAGE D. 7 JUNI 1840. Bronze, 45mm, 54.0g. Marienburg 3852, AU/GEF
George IV (1820–1830), Coronation, 19 July 1821. Bronze Medal by John Gregory Hancock, 45mm, 39.0g. Obverse, bare head of George IV left, GEORGE IV above, ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 58 YEAR OF HIS AGE around. Reverse, the Imperial Crown above intertwined sprays of the Rose, Thistle and Shamrock, CORONATION above and AT WESTMINSTER JULY 19 1821 below. Plain edge. Eimer 1145; Brown, British Historical Medals 1077. Extremely Fine, with a gentle edge bruise. A handsome and historically important coronation medal commemorating the magnificent Westminster Abbey ceremony of 19 July 1821, one of the most lavish and spectacular coronations ever staged by the British monarchy.
Coronation the smaller silver issues (2) 1897 and 1902 both toned GEF, in bronze 1937 44mm VF with some edge faults, Commonwealth Games 1986 Edinburgh 70mm bronze EF
William Shakespeare, 1818. Bronze Medal from the Series Numismatica Universalis Virorum Illustrium, by Jean-Jacques Barré, published by Pierre-Amédée Durand, Paris, 41mm, 38g. Obverse, bare bust of Shakespeare left, legend GULIELMUS SHAKESPEARE, signed below the truncation. Reverse, eight-line inscription NATUS STRATFORDIAE IN BRITANNIA AN. M.D.LXIV. OBIIT AN. M.DC.XVI. SERIES NUMISMATICA UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM M.DCCC.XVIII, with DURAND EDIDIT below. Plain edge. Unc or near so with a few flecks of verdigris. A handsome portrait medal of England's greatest dramatist, issued as part of Durand's celebrated nineteenth-century series depicting the world's most illustrious historical figures.
Charles IPeace or War 1643 29mm diameter in bronze by T.Rawlins. Eimer 142 Obv. Bust right laureate, armoured and draped. CAROLVS. D:G. ANG.SCO.FR.ET.HIB.REX Rev. Sword and olive branch, crossed, between the letters CR crowned N. VTRVMQVE. PARATVS Exergue 1643 VG
Roman (22) being Silver (8) ranging from early Republic to Valens, Bronze (14) including early larger examples many metal detector finds in low grade a few damaged others collectable
Medal - War Valley, bronze 28mm George V left facing bust reverse 37 LIVES SAVED FROM THE S.S. WAR VALLEY BY THE GORLESTONE LIFEBOAT ELIZABETH SIMPSON IN 1919, VF on a blue ribbon with WAR VALLEY bar awarded to Albert Newson comes with a contemporary presentation box. Albert Newson is named as one of the crew of the Elizabeth Simpson who was aboard during the rescue in 1919, The surname Newson appears several times in Gorleston lifeboat crews and a William Newson is named as also being aboard the Elizabeth Simpson during this 1919 rescue a seldom offered medal
Rhodesia and NyasalandProof Set 1955 a 7-coin set KM#PS2 Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence and Threepence in Silver, One Penny and Halfpenny in bronze, nFDC with some toning, in the Red Royal Mint box of issue
Penny 1862 dies 6+G from an old collection attributed back then as Bronze ProofFreeman 40 R18. Unc and toned with a sharp strike and prooflike fields perhaps an early strike of F39 reviewing recommended
USA Medal - PhiladelphiaInternational Exhibition 1876 76mm in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse: America enthroned, holding a wreath, in a border of stars containing four medallions representing the four quarters of the globe, Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, and legend within a wreath AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, in an NGC holder and graded MS65 BN, not a type we encounter and presumably rare in this Choice condition
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J. Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, practically as struck imposing and impressive thus and with the original Royal Mint box with gold crest on the lid (the lid is detached from the base)
GB and World an eclectic mix ranging from Roman bronzes to Royal Mint set 1982 includes George I and II Farthings (including a 1717 Dump), Lusitania Medal 1915, World War II Medal, 1935 Crown and more (lot)
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue (4) three being Unc one with toning the other EF
GB and World a mixed group some in silver, some metal detector finds, some quantities of GB predecimalbronze and cupronickel (lot in 2 boxes, 14 kilos gross weight)
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Breisach (Brisach/Breisacum) 1703, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the duke on horseback with the legend EXPEDITIO DUCIS BURGUNDIAE and in the exergue BRISACUM CAPTUM VII SEPTEMBRIS M.DCCIII. EF with some verdigris in the reverse legends
Proof Sets (4) 1950 nFDC in the original red box of issue bronze and brass with some brilliance most coins with some ribbon toning and 1951 nFDC the bronze with some lustre, some coins with toning or ribbon toning the crown heavily toned, in the original blue box of issue. 1992 Red Leather FDC and Guernsey 1966 (2 coin Crown set) nFDC these both cased
Postcards that feature coins (24) each postcard focuses on a certain countries coins for a specific era so the Great Britain example in this lot shows raised embossed images of 14 coins (3 bronze, 8 silver and 3 gold) which could have been found in circulation in Edward VII's time some showing the reverse some of the obverse these either Edward VII or Victoria Veiled Head, each of the 24 cards from a different country European, Americas, Africa such as German East Africa and featuring coins which could have been seen in the same era late 19th early 20th century, generally in good condition and unused as postcards and made in Germany and come with a presentation box Max Heimbrecht Berlin-Schoneberg Herbertstrasse 7
Lustrous Bronze in CGS Holders (10) Halfpenny 1938, 1939, 1958, 1963, 1965 (2), 1966. Penny 1939 (2) and 1947 these all with good to full lustre with CGS graded ranging from 78 to 82, along with Penny 1907 graded CGS 70 (11 coins in the lot)
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Battle of Saint-Denis 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the god Mars with the legend MARS PACIS VINDEX and in the exergue PUGNAAD FANUM S DYONISII XIII AUG M.DC.LXXVIII. AU-UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of Ypres (Ypres taken), 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has soldiers armour with a goddess and angel with the legend HOSTES AS PACEM ADACTI and in the exergue YPRIS CAPT M.DC. LXXVIII. About Unc with a touch of verdigris
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) later restrikes (2) the fortification of Marseille 1660, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has seascape with boats clouds and a peninsular and the legend MASSILIA ARCE MVNITA and in the exergue M.DC. LX. About Unc and a later restrike with BRONZE stamped on the edge along with Maria Theresa of Austria 1660, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, has 1975 BR stamped on the edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has left facing bust of Maria Theresa and the legend MARIA THERESA AUSTRIACA FR ET NAV REGINA and in the exergue M.DC. LX About Unc
Bronze in high grades Pennies 1901, 1902 High Tide, 1918, 1936 (2), 1937, 1938 (2), 1947, 1948, 1949. Halfpennies 1900, 1902 High Tide, 1924, 1929, 1931, 1936 (2), 1937, 1939, 1940, 1953 generally EF-UNC and all with some degree of lustre
British Empire Exhibition 1925 51mm diameter in bronze by B. MacKennal/P. Metcalfe, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse: Three stylized figures standing, holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1925, 68 grams, Eimer 1997, UNC
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze , The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, Unc in the red Royal Mint box of issue this still in the original 1902 dated envelope of issue consequently the box pristine
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) French legal code 1667 (The Code Louis), bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the king enthroned with Justic before him with the legend LITIUM AMBAGES RESCISSAE and in the exergue NOVO CODICE M.DC. LXVII. EF the reverse perhaps better
France (2) Paris Universal Exhibition 1867 50mm in bronze by E. Ferret, Obverse: Ariel view of the exhibition building, Vignette of Prince Imperial President Napoleon Louis Eugene below, Reverse: an eagle with wings spread, stands upon a scroll with 10-line legend, 41.15 grammes, NVF holed, Josephine de Beauharnais, consort of Napoleon I, 68mm cliché, lead-filled, in bronze, uniface by Andrieu, 65 grams, VF with some surface marks
Plastic Sets 1953 (9) Unc with bronze bright (7) one with cello tape around the outer plastic holder, toned sets (2), Crowns 1951 boxed (16) generally Unc-FDC. Crowns 1953 (27), 1960 (3) these EF-Unc some toning (most in UNC). Along with Crowns 1951-1960 (35) VF-UNC the majority 1953
LundyProof Set 1965 40th Year Commemorative (4 coin set), comprising Puffin (2, one each in Bronze and Nickel-Brass) and Half Puffin (2, one each in Bronze and Nickel-Brass) nFDC with toning and the odd toning spot, in the black box of issue
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Regency medal for Anne of Austria, 1643, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 31 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse Anne enthroned and the legend REGIS ET REGNI CURA ANNAE AUSTRIACAE DATA and in the exergue XVIII MAII M.DC. XLIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Bavarians defeated 1648, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse goddess Victory standing on a shield and the legend VICTORIA FRACTAE FIDEI ULTRIX and in the exergue PULSO TRANS AENUM BAVARORUM DUCE XX JULII M.DC. XLVIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Cadaqués and its fort/castle on the Catalan coast 1655, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 38 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has an allegorical figure with shield, armour and helmet with the legend CADAQUESIUM ET CASTILLIO CAPTAE and in the exergue AD ORAM CATALONIAE MARITIMAM M.D C.LV, AU
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) feeding and educating the poor 1656, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 21 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse mother seated with three children and the legend ALENDIS ET ECUCANDIS PAVPERIBVS and in the exergue AEDES EXTRUCTAE ET FUNDATAE M.DC. LVI. Good EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) The duel abolished 1662, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has Justice standing over a devil the legend JUSTITIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS and in the exergue SINGULAR CERTAM FUROR COERCIT M.DC. LXII. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) crackdown on financial corruption in 1666, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 30 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse female figure (Justice) with scales and a sword a man kneeling before her tipping out coins with the legend PECULATORES BONIS MULCTATI and in the exergue M.DC.LXVI Unc the obverse legend double struck with some stress faults fields and edge
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Maastricht freed from siege 1673, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the goddess Victory with spear and wreath a cityscape in the background and the legend VICTORIA OPIFERA and in the exergue ALDENARDA OBSID LIBERATA M.DC. LXXIII. EF
France, Louis XIV (1643-1715), Bronze Medal, Capture of Montmédy, 1657, by Mauger, 41mm, 37.0g. Bust of the youthful Louis XIV right, legend LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS; rev. trophy of arms and standards beneath crowned shield bearing a view of the town, legend MONS MEDIUS CAPTUS, in exergue M.DC.LVII.. A medal commemorating the French capture of Montmédy from Spain during the Franco-SpanishWar. Extremely fine with pleasing brown tone, a few light marks and hairlines, small edge bruise and minor flan flaw at obverse 12 o’clock. Scarce.
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Restoration of security throughout the kingdom 1669, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 36 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, with no designers name below the bust, the reverse Hercules with a cudgel over his shoulder with the legend ADSERTOR SECURITATIS PUBLICAE and in the exergue M.DC.LXIX. EF with a die crack across the portrait
Proof Set 1950 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing nFDC with toning and some spots on some coins in the red box of issue along with Plastic Sets 1953 (4) these Unc with the bronze and brass bright
A mixed lot with a well clipped hammered 2d , Roman bronzes (7) mostly low grades, token issues (3) world bronze including an Indian Dump and an Indian Head Cent (4)
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of fourteen towns/fortresses 1654, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 32 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse a warrior being crowned and the legend DIVES TRIUMPHIS GALLIA and in the exergue XIV URB.AUT.ARC.CAPTAE M.DC. LIV. VF with a die crack obverse
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Huy and Dinant 1675, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has a god sitting on rocks with the harbour in the background with the legend PROLATI AS MOSAM IMPERII SECURITAS and in the exergue DENONANTIO ET HOYO CAPTIS M.DC. LXXV. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715), Battle of Leuze 1691 bronze, 40mm diameter, weight 38 grams has right facing bust of Louis XIV with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS the reverse has mounted soldier with sword raised with the legend VIRTUS EQUITUM PRAETORIANORUM and in the exergue PUGNA AD LEUZAM M.DC.LXXXXI AU/GEF with some contact marks
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820 41mm in bronze, by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left, in military uniform, C.BITURIG . DUX NAT 24. JAN 1778 CONFOSSUS SICA PERIIT 14 FEB 1820, Reverse: Veiled bust of Duchesse de Berry (Caroline Ferdinande Louise), facing left with legends on both sides, NUPTA 17 JUN 1816 ORBA 14 FEBR 1820, CAR.FERD.LUD BITURIG DUCISSA, Around: NON EST DOLOR SICUT DOLOR MEUS, plain edge, original striking, 43.56 grammes, GVF with small spots and some small rim nicks
France, St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572, a 19th Century Restrike, 36mm in bronze, with BRONZE and cornucopia on the edge Reverse: The King enthroned, facing right, VIRTVS IN REBELLES, 18 grams, EF
Accessories includes 4 aluminium carrying cases 1 with 5 Lindner trays (some of these with a few coins mostly USA Lincoln Cents) the other 3 without trays, a Maurice Bull 6th Edition ESC, an empty box for the 1937 silver and bronzeproof set and more, well used second hand
Germany, Hamburg Free City, Friedrich von Schiller 1859, Centenary of his birth, 41mm in bronze by F.Staudigel and C. Schnitzpahn, Obverse: Laureate bust, left, half facing, FRIEDRICH v. SCHILLER GEB. D.11 NOV 1759, Reverse: A scene from Schiller's famous poem Das Lied von der Glock (Song of the Bell), a bell at the centre with the master bellmaker calling upon his workers to Christen the bell. CONCORDIA SOLL IHR NAME SEIN, In exergue 1859 Nov. 11 split by a coat of arms, 27 grams, Wurzbach 8216, EF
William Cullen Glasgow Medical Prize Medal 70mm bronze left facing bust GULIELMUS CULLEN MDCCX . MCCCXC, Rev seven line narrative awarded to Margaret G Crockett 1925-26 JUNIOR CLINICAL MEDICAL CLASS AU
France, Heloise d 'Argenteuil, French nun, philosopher, writer and scholar, Tribute Medal 1819, 40mm in bronze by Gayrard, Obverse: Portrait left, veiled, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines, offset, NEE / EN / A / MORTE / EN M.C.LXIV / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1819, 41 grams, EF
Shooting (3) National Rifle Association, Bisley Grand Aggregate Medal 1905, Maltese Cross-shaped, 33mm x 33mm, GRAND AGGREGATE , NRA in centre, inscribed with 1905 at the top, GVF with some small verdigris spots, in the original Elkington & Co. Ltd box, Rifle Club Medal 1860 Astor County CVP 38mm in bronze, by Elkington (2), the first NEF with a pleasing underlying tone, in the original box, the second NVF cleaned
France, Louis Eugene Cavaignac, Presidential candidate 1848, 28mm in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust left in military uniform E. CAVAIGNAC CHEF DU POUVOIR EXECUTIF, Reverse: A silvered rose, Outer legend: CANDIDAT A LA PRESIDENCEDE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE, Inner Legend 1,448,302 SUFFRAGES LUI ONT VALU 1848, 9.7 grams, AU
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in Copper by E. Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45 grams, BHM 1359 EF
France, Gallery of Great French Men - Olivier De Serres 1821, Author of Theatre d'Agriculure (1600) the accepted textbook of French agriculture in the 17th Century, 41mm in bronze by Donadio, Obverse: Bust right OLIVIER DE SERRRES, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: NE / EN M.D.XXXIX / A VILLENEUVE DE BERG / MORT / EN M.DC.XIX /GALERIE METALLIQUE / DE GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1821, 35 grams, NEF with some small spots
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Hôtel des Invalides in Paris 1676, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 39 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust the letters LI, the reverse has a palace (Hotel Des Invalides) with the legend MILITIBVS SENIO AVT VVLNERE INVALIDIS and in the exergue M.DC. LXXVI. EF
Nelson and the Foudroyant 1897 38mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1813, Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters l, 'HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' VF along with Halfpenny 1791 John Wilkinson Ironmaster man at anvil Fine with porous fields
France a collection of bronze10 Centimes 1852-1921 (105) displayed in 3 Lindner trays no duplication regarding date mint mark combination for example there are seven pieces dated 1853 but all have different mint marks. Mixed collectable grades F-EF (most VF or better), the following examples being in lustrous Unc 1852A, 1898, 1900, 1902, 1904, 1904, 1911, 1912
Liverpool a collection of Tokens and Medals such as 700 Anniversary of Liverpool 1907 66mm bronze and Advertising Tokens many accompanied with extensive research papers for example Cocoa Rooms British Workman Public House Company Limited Liverpool (Denomination) 1, 28mm bronze, is accompanied with a picture of the Cocoa Rooms Haymarket Street in early times (horse drawn transport on the streets perhaps 1896) a map and other sheets of historical research and references, other tokens with research papers include Promoli and Hausberg, B Hyam, Randall Brothers and Croshaw, Hellewells, Samuel Roberts, New Star Music Hall, Islington Presbyterian Church, St Andrers Church, Shaw Bros, J Park and Sons, Zoological Gardens, Cameron (watch maker), Bear's Paw and Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church (58 items) mixed grades laid out in an album with cross references to the research papers
The Great Exhibition 1851 The Juror's Medal, 64mm diameter in bronze, by W.Wyon/G.G Adams, issued by the Royal Mint, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D: ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX. Reverse: Industry seated receiving a wreath. PULCHER ET ILLE LABOR PALMA DECORARE LABOREM, Edge: THOS. HETHERINGTON HENRY ASSOCIATE JUROR EHIBITION 1851. 150 grams, Eimer 1457, UNC/AU with a few small spots and a scratch beneath the busts
France a collection of bronze5 Centimes 1853-1917 (102) displayed in 2 Lindner trays no apparent duplication regarding date mint mark combination, mixed grades most VG-EF, the following examples being in lustrous Unc 1853A, 1864A, 1897, 1899, 1900, 1911, 1913, 1916
GB and World a large quantity includes mint sealed bags of bronze, world coins with strength in Canada, cuprocrowns, pre decimal GB some in high grades, a box of accessories which include empty Maundy Money boxes and more (60 kilos gross weight)
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC, one with two thin scratches, all in the red boxes of issue
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