Russia - Peace Treaty of Nystad 1721 62mm diameter in White metal, Obverse: Noah's Ark on a wave-covered sea, the sky above with clouds throughout, a dove flying left, carrying an olive branch in its beak, with city scapes on either side of the sea, the city to the left identified as ST. PETERSURG, the city to the right identified as STOCKHOLM, a rainbow links the two cities,, legend in Cyrillic, Reverse: 13-line legend in Cyrillic. Good Fine. Note: The Peace Treaty of Nystad was the last Peace treaty of the Great Northern War of 1700-1721, along with a further group of Russian modern medals (3) John Howard : Obverse: Bust left Reverse: VIXIT PROPTEP ALIOS. TO JOHN HOWARD FROM GRATEFUL CITIZIENS OF KHERSON, 60mm in bronze, boxed, UNC, Danilor Monastery 1993 65mm diameter, UNC boxed, and another unidentified modern commemorative medal commemorating October 1811, in base metal UNC boxed
Medals (6) Commemorative Medals (5) Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 32mm diameter in silver EF toned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Four Generations of the BritishRoyal Family Good Fine, City of Birmingham Celebration of Peace Medal 1919 35mm diameter in bronze, pierced for suspension, Fine, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze VF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation 35mm diameter in bronze Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION EDWARD VIII 1937 Royal Arms and supporters above, wreath below, VF in a brooch mount, Prize medal 45mm diameter in bronze for Amateur Gardening, Reverse: PRESENTED BY AMATEUR GARDENING FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE VF
Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in white metal by B. Mackennal, Obverse: A figure of Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right, the trumpet and palm branch, ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON to left and IN COMMEMORATIONOF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 to the right, VAUGHTON on the edge, 52.19 grammes, Eimer 1904, BHM 3963, GVF/VF with a slightly uneven tone
MunichOlympics 1972 Gold Commemorative Medal (.585 stamp) Koln Cathedral obverse, Olympic rings reverse 22mm diameter and mounted on a gold chain, this also marked .585 (total weight 29 grams)
Germany Gold Commemorative Medal obverse with warriors on horseback with city scene behind CONSERVA DOMINE WESALIAM INCLITAM HOSPITIUM ECCLESIAE TUAM, reverse ET COL ERAM LEGISTIS ERAM ME MAT HOSPES 25 Unc 24mm diameter and with a 900 mark
Admiral Lord Nelson - A Set of four commemorative Visitor Souvenirs from HMS Victory (c.1905), each in gilt-brass, in the form of a life-belt set on an anchor-shaped backing, with photographic centres of respectively, a Black-and -White Portrait of Nelson, The Victory, 'Trafalgar October 21 1805' and 'England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty', the centres within protective covers, the last with it's cover broken. Overall around VF. An interesting and historical set and seldom offered
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 a ladies medal 32mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust of the Queen right, crowned, Reverse: The 25th Year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II 6th February 1977 within a wreath, crown at top A/UNC toned in the red Royal Mint box of issue, comes with Book 'Coronation and Commemorative Medals 1887-1977' by Lieut. Colonel Howard N.Cole
MaltaGeorge Cross 50th AnniversaryCommemorative Medal, unnamed, EF, comes with letter to Sidney Ernest Jones, from the Nominations Committee, approving the recommendation of the award, and a George Cross Association Newsletter from July 1996
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
The United Nations Peace Medal 1974 by Franklin Mint Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue, Medallic Covers (3) 1973 Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips comprising Silver Medal and stamps (2) 20p and 3 1/2p UNC on the envelope of issue in the white wallet, Berlin Airlift 1948-1949 50th Anniversary comprising bronze commemorative medal UNC and 4x First Class stamps, UNC on the envelope of issue, Apollo-Soyuz Space Mission 1975 comprising Crown-sized Medal Silver Proof nFDC along with Russia stamp 20 Kopek and USA Stamp 10 Cents, on the envelope of issue in the blue folder with certificate
The Britannia Commemorative Society a 30-medal set each medal 44mm diameter in .999 silver medals depicting Benjamin Disraeli, Henry VIII, Lawrence of Arabia, Richard III, Francis Bacon, The Royal Navy, Westminster Abbey, The Black Prince, John and Sarah Churchill, Gilbert and Sullivan, Boadicea, The Battle of El Alamein (2), Conquest of Mount Everest, Inigo Jones and Sir Christopher Wren, London Guildhall, Gordon and Kitchener, Henry II and Eleanor - The First Plantagenets, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, Robert Bruce, George Bernard Shaw, The Four Saints - George, David, Patrick and Andrew, Duke of Monmouth Rebellion, Clive of India, Roman Britain, Rudyard Kipling, Jonathan Swift, Jacobites, Henry V, Queen Elizabeth II each issued by the Britannia Society, Prooflike UNC, a few with light toning, total weight 40 troy oz. in the large black album of issue
Medallic Gold 2015 The Royal Baby Gold Commemorative Obverse: Heraldic Royal Arms, Reverse: Title and Birth Date of Princess Charlotte, with hallmark, Gold Proof 8 grammes of 22 carat gold, FDC in the Harrington & Byrne box of issue with certificate
International Society of Postmasters 1975-1977 Official Commemorative issues, a collection of 36 all Crown-sized and in .925 Silver, housed in an album on their respective First Day Covers, with all inserts, all coins Proofs, 24 Troy oz. .925 Silver weight nFDC to FDC
International Society of Postmasters 1975-1977 Official Commemorative issues, a collection of 36 all Crown-sized and in .925 Silver, housed in an album on their respective First Day Covers, with all inserts, all coins Proofs, 24 Troy oz. .925 Silver weight nFDC to FDC
The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover 1975 comprising Crown-sized silver medallion Prooflike UNC and a set of 4x stamps 7p, 8p, 10p and 12p, UNC in the wallet of issue, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michelangelo Medallic First Day Cover comprising Crown-sized silver medallion Prooflike UNC with set of stamps, 40 Lire, 50 Lire and 90 Lire UNC in the wallet of issue, GB Silver Stamp replicas each 60mm x 45mm and in sterling silver, total weight 9.5 Troy oz, UNC with some light toning, Commemorativeplaques 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II each oval 65mm x 50mm with a silver shield-shaped coat-of-arms, UNC in a wooden glass-topped frame
Admiral Lord Nelson - A Set of four commemorative Visitor Souvenirs from HMS Victory (c.1905), each in gilt-brass, in the form of a life-belt set on an anchor-shaped backing, with photographic centres of respectively, a Black-and -White Portrait of Nelson, The Victory, 'Trafalgar October 21 1805' and 'England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty', the centres within protective covers, the last with it's cover broken. Overall around VF, An interesting and historical set and seldom offered
South African War-related (2) South Africa War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1851a, BHM 3680, Obverse: A Soldier with head bandaged stands of rugged ground cocking his rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900 Reverse: THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENTV RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS! TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900, In the centre, to left a Union flag and palm branch tied to a staff decorated with a rose, thistle and a shamrock. THE QUEEN BLESS HER. On the bottom edge DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM NVF/VF, South Africa War - Memorial 1900 52mm diameter in bronze by E.Fuchs Eimer 1850, Obverse: An angel with an olive-branch kneels over a fallen soldier clutching a flag; beyond, soldiers and tents on a battlefield. TO THE MEMORYOF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY, Below, a plaque SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899 1900. Reverse : a helmeted figure of Bellona standing on a rocky ledge sheathing her sword, below, columns of departing troops march along the coast towards waiting ships. In the background a radiant sun inscribed PAX over distant mountains EF boxed. SS Normandie 68mm diameter in bronze by Jean de Vernon Obverse: view of the ship NORMANDIE 79280 Tx.In Exergue Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE French Line LE HAVRE NEW YORK 1935 in four lines, Reverse: A female figure standing with sea and horse behind EF
Queen Mary 2 - 2004 The Official Commemorative Medal, Reverse: Side View of the ship QM2 above with CUNARD below. 38mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 39.94 grammes, Plain edge, Gold Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, only 100 pieces minted
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
Majority of Princess Victoria 1837 53mm diameter in white metal by G.R.Collis, BHM 1734, unlisted by Eimer, Obverse: draped bust of Princess Victoria, facing three-quarters left, hair in coif, TO COMMEMORATE H.R.H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA ATTAINING THE 18 YEAR OF HER AGE 24 MAY 1837, SPES ALMA RERUM in field, Reverse: Piety and Britannia seated on a pyramid on which there are three helmets, with the British lion passant before them, ILLA FIDEM, FIDES ILLAM, DEFENDAT, A/UNC and lustrous, in a contemporary round card box, rare, most commemorative issues for this type have the head facing right, of comparable quality to the online image of the British Museum example
North Korea (19) an assortment of medals including Order of the National Flag, First Class (2) GVF and EF, Order of the National Flag, Second Class (2) GVF and NEF, Order of the National Flag, Third Class (2) GVF and NVF, the second toned, Meritorious Labour Service Medal Silvered bronze, bronze gilt and red enamels, VF with some scratches to the reverse, Order of Soldiers Honour, Second Class GVF, Order of Military Service Honour, Third Class GVF, 1973 40th Anniversary of the Fatherland WarVictory VF with some damage to the enamelling, Order of the Red Banner of Three Great Revolutions NVF, Commemorative Order 'Foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea' VF, Order of Korean Labour, Type 2, NEF, Commemorative Order - Capital Construction NEF, Mongolia (2) 1982, 60 Years of the Peoples Army EF with full enamelling, Mongolia 1921 70th Anniversary of the Mongolian People's Revolution in brass with red enamel EF
The Avro Lancaster PA474 Commemorative Medal 70mm diameter in Zinc alloy with bronze plating, the reverse with a plane-shaped genuine piece of Avro Lancaster PA474, UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Number 45 of 250 issued
France (2) - Napoleon I Commemorative Medal An 6 (1797) Paris , 34mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Uniformed Bust left, hair en-queue, BONAPARTE NE A AJACCIO LE 15 AOUT 1769 Reverse: Legend in four lines LA FRANCE LUI DEVRA LA VICTOIRE ET LA PAIX within a wreath UNC, Louis Napoleon - Proclamation of President Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 1848, 25mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Ls. Non., BONAPARTE PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE Toned UNC
Medals (6) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue VF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 34mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust facing, no legend, Reverse: THE RT. HON. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G., O.M., C.H. 1874-1965, with J.T & Co. stamp and silver hallmark below, Matt Finish UNC boxed, Welshpool and Llfair Light Railway 75th Anniversary 1803-1978 38mm diameter in base metal, UNC boxed, Prize Medals (2) World Dancing Championships 1922 in bronze NEF in box, the box with the lid detached, Heaton Junior Technical School 39mm diameter in base metal- 1944 Athletics - Senior 100 Yards Handicap awarded to K.F.Robson UNC boxed, A brass Sovereign weighing scale, Enamelled Shilling 1887 in five colours, fair workmanship, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove UNC (2) both in Second World WarCommemorative packs
Commemorative and Campaign Medals (7) Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, by W.Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1925 GVF cleaned. Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver by B.MacKennal, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 EF with an attractive grey tone. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, by P.Metcalfe Toned EF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue. Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1941A, cast by K.Goetz VF. Coronation of George VI 38mm diameter in White Metal GVF with contact marks, holed with suspension loop and ribbon, World War I 1914-18 and Victory Medal pair to 199606 to Dvr.T.R.Hamley R.A GVF
Church and Sunday School related (23) commemorative medals in base metal includes Robert Raikes (12 different) and Church Lads Brigade (10) in mixed grades
Medals (4) Campaign medals (2) VictoriaNavalLong Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to J.C.Tucker Mr. At Arms. HMS Jason. 20 Years GVF with suspension bar and ribbon. World War IIDefence Medal GEF with suspension bar and ribbon, Commemorative Medals (2) Coronation of George VI 193725mm diameter in bronze A/UNC in the purple box of issue, Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 39mm diameter brass uniface EF boxed
World a wide variety mostly European issues, Belgium (6) Civil Decoration - Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy, First Class enamelled, Belgium Civil Decoration - Belgium - Medal of the Order of the Crown (2) normally awarded for a minimum of 25 Years service in the Public Sector, Civil Decoration for Long Service in Administration, Order of Leopold II, Belgium First Class Long Service Award (pre-1952), ItalyWorld War I War Cross of Merit, Syria 1967 Six-Day War medal, in mixed grades, East Germany Banner of Labour medals (2) UNC with ribbons and pins, both boxed, and East German Merit medal UNC boxed, Hungary (10) Meritorious Service Medal for the Nation, orange ribbon, CommunistPolice medal for Public Security (3) First Class, Second Class ands Third Class, Degree of Merchant Service Merit Medals 1956 (3), all UNC and boxed, Order of Labour Medals Established 1948 (3) First Class and Second Class (2) all UNC boxed, Poland (3) Medal of Merit on the Field of Glory Second Class 1944 in silver NVF boxed. The 40 Years of People' Poland Commemorative medal EF cased, Union of Veterans of the Republic of Poland and Former Political Prisoners (instituted 1965) UNC with miniature, comes with recipients book, Yugoslavia (6) Socialist Federal Republic '10 Years of Yugoslav Army' in gilt bronze, Medal for bravery, instituted 1943, in gilt bronze, Medal of National Merit (pre-1973 award) with Zasluge spelling in the legend, Medal of Labour (with ribbon bar), instituted 1945, Yugoslav Army Order for Bravery in gilt bronze (red ribbon with three narrow yellow edge stripes) (2), in mixed grades to EF
Medals a small group (5) Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, 58mm diameter in silver by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1417 Obverse: Bust left ALBERTUS PRINCEPS, Reverse: CELSISSIUM PRINCEPEM ALBERTUM CANCELLARIUM SUUM FAUSTO FELICIQUE OMINE INAUGURATUM LAETA CONSPICITACADEMIA CANTABRIGIENSIS JULII VI MDCCCXLVII EF and attractively toned. Richard Sainthill 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right RICHARD. SAINTHILL. OF. TOPSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. NUMISMATIST. BORN. JAN. 28 1787. Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1904 by B.Mackennal Obverse: Fame standing upon a globe, facing, with head right, with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, Reverse: a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures EF. British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Pte. J.H.West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pte.West was killed in action on October 22, 1918, and is buried at Doncaster (Hyde Park) Cemetery Panel. KX416. Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC with some surface corrosion, in the box of issue
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge About EF in the red box of issue
Olympic Games London 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in silver bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge EF in the blue presentation box of issue (no catch), with OLYMPIC GAMES. STEWARD. LONDON. 1908. in gold on the lid
BritishWorld War 2 stars and medals (9) together with five mounted on bar as worn, Army & Navy Territorial Decorations, copies (3), Order of the Bath, Civil, copy. Tilbury Deep Water Docks commemorative medal 1886, white metal. Good VF, last fair. (19).
Ireland, George IVCommemorative, Ireland Exaults in the Presence of Her King, bronze, 25mm., Emergency Medal 1939-46 for National Service with bar "1939-1946", reverse The Local Defence Force. bronze. GVF. (2). Italy, Messina Earthquake 1908, unnamed, silver. GVF. (3).
RMS Titanic, Harland & Wolff, White Star Line, commemorative medal, undated (issued 1998) 47.54 grammes of 22 carat gold, number 51 of just 1000 issued, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Netherlands and related CommemorativeWar Crosses 1940-1949, with maker mark Kon.-Begeer Voorschoten and F.S.INV on the reverse (41) comprising War Cross, no bars (6), War Cross with Oost-Azie - Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945 bars (2), War Cross with Nederlandch-Indie 1941-1942 bars (18), War Cross with 1946 and 1947 bars (6), War Cross with 1947 and 1948 bars (2), War Cross with 1948 and 1949 bars (7) EF to UNC all with ribbons
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Vaughton on the edge NEF
Sir WinstonChurchill Centenary of his Birth 1974 a 4-medal set in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Four different obverse portraits, paired with Reverses of 10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers, and Chartwell Manor respectively, each piece over 32 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals in base metal (14) all boxed or in slide cases EF to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (15) UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Cook Islands 2010 One Dollar and commemorative stamp UNC as issued, GB Crowns 1977 (12) UNC
Medals base metal types, includes commemorative and prize, some boxed, also a small group of Roman coins in low grade, a small group of GB and World coins and tokens, also includes paranumismatic items (lot), in mixed grades
Saudi Arabia, Commemorative Medal 1986 King Fahd/Shaykh Isâ, Gold Proof The Opening of the Saudi-Bahrain Causeway, 1406h/1986 AD, Obverse: facing busts, Reverse: view of the causeway, 31.09 grammes, Proof About FDC
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1971 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events or anniversaries from 1971, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover a little dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1972 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1972, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue with accompanying information cards, the cover slightly damaged and dirty from storage
USA The Franklin Mint Special Commemorative issues of 1973 First Edition Proofs a 36-piece set, each piece depicting events and anniversaries from 1973, each Crown-sized and in sterling silver on its own card of issue nFDC to FDC in the blue album of issue, the cover dirty from storage, with accompanying additional hardback booklet
Medals (10) George I c.1714 (undated) Eimer 471 25mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust right, Reverse Shield within Garter with Lion and Unicorn supporters, Diev et mon droit on a scroll below, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 26mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 EF toned, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 EF, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1922 UNC in the paper envelope of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 The Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2046 GEF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze UNC in the red box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 UNC with a small spot on the reverse, Coronation of George V 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1922 UNC in the red box of issue, South African War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1851 by Spink and Son EF
USA The Official Bicentennial Day 1976 Commemorative Medals (2) each 32mm diameter in silver, in the bookform cases of issue, The Great Women of the American Revolution a 36-medal set each 45mm diameter in pewter each depicting an iconic figure from the time and a brief account of their achievements in the era UNC on the cards of issue, Presidential Medals (2) George W.Bush and Ronald Reagan UNC, Dominica 1982 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franklin D.Roosevelt Medallic Covers (4) Crown-sized in silver with stamps UNC, Thomas Jefferson 1976 Bicentennial First Day Covers in base metal (3) in the covers of issue with stamps, America's First Medals 1970s issues by Franklin Mint (56) in pewter UNC in the boxes of issue
St. Patricks Day Medallic First Day Covers by the Franklin Mint (2) 1975 The Triumph over the Devil's Demon Birds on the Mountain Croagh Patrick c.439AD FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, and 1978 St. Patricks Final Years FDC on the envelope of issue with stamp, both in the packs of issue with certificates, The 41st International Eucharist Congress 1976 a Medallic First day cover, medal FDC with stamp as issued. The United Nations 1974 Peace Medal in sterling silver FDC in the pack of issue, plus a further group of medals (5) The 1976 Presidential Debate Eyewitness Medal, Mission to Mars 1976 Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 Presidential Inaugural Eyewitness Medal, The 1977 RoyalSilver Jubilee Eyewitness Commemorative Medal, President Sadat Visit to Israel 1977 Eyewitness Medal these in sterling silver in the boxes of issue with certificates
RMS Titanic, Harland & Wolff, White Star Line, commemorative medal, undated (issued 1998) 47.54 grammes of 22 carat gold, number 34 of just 1000 issued, Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Ireland - Republic Padraig H. Pearse 1879-1916 boxed commemorative medal two piece set (50mm and 36mm diameters) in 22 carat gold by Paul Vincze 1966, 1916 - 1966 50 years anniversary of Easter Rising PADRAIG H PEARCE 1879 - 1916 surrounding right facing portrait obverse WE PLEDGE OUR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF OUR COMRADES IN ARMS TO THE CUASE OF ITS FREEDOM OF ITS WELFARE AND OF ITS EXALTATION AMONG THE NATIONS reverse above two figures holding flags, total weight 189 grams so over 5 1/2 ounces pure gold content so the gold value alone in the region of £6,000 but rare as medals especially this large double gold issue, we were unable to find any previous sales results for this rare two coin set. Choice Unc in the two coin green display box with 1916 - 1966 in gold on the lid. Paul Vincze also designed coins and is responsible for designs on coins from The Channel Islands, Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Nigeria and more
Britannia Commemorative Society Medals (62) all Crown-sized in .999 silver, UNC to nFDC, each 39-40 grammes housed in an album and three presentation boxes
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-medal set each in silver 38mm, 32mm, 29mm and 24mm diameters respectively, each with a different reverse design, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue, The Queen's Tour of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland, Silver Jubilee 1977 Silver Ingot 93.86 grammes, with three first day covers, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, HM the Queen's Official Birthday Ingot 1977, 122 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, The Post Office Official Commemorative Stamp Ingot 1977, 73 grammes of silver, along with first day cover, UNC in the box of issue with certificate
The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002 Commemorative Gold Medal 39.94 grammes of 22 carat gold proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 48 of just 250 issued
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge, NEF
France - General Marquis de Lafayette Defender of AmericaCommemorative Medal 1824 by Francois Caunois, 47mm diameter in bronze, Callignon-412, Oliver-35. Signed on obverse, below bust at left: CAUNOIS FRENCH. Obv: GENERAL LAFAYETTE - Bust of Lafayette facing right with legend (on bust truncation: ".1824."). Rev: THE DEFENDER / OF AMERICAN AND / FRENCH LIBERTY. / 1777-1824. / BORN IN CHAVANIAC, THE 6 SEPTEMBER, /1757. - Inscription within wreath. This medal was issued to commemorate General Lafayette's return visit to America in 1824. A/UNC and nicely toned
Battle of Britain 25th AnniversaryCommemorative Medals a 3-piece set undated (1965) in 18 carat gold 40mm, 32mm, and 22mm diameter weighing 35.45 grammes, 17.98 grammes and 8.32 grammes respectively, nFDC to FDC and prooflike, with a few tone spots, in the blue box of issue with certificates
Battle of Britain 25th AnniversaryCommemorative Medals a 3-piece set undated (1965) in 18 carat gold 40mm, 32mm, and 22mm diameter weighing 35.45 grammes, 17.98 grammes and 8.32 grammes respectively, nFDC to FDC and prooflike, with a few tone spots, in the blue box of issue with certificates
Admiral Vernon, Portobello 1739, Fair, Battle of Nile 1798, white metal, battle of Alma 1854 struck at Crystal Palace 1854, white metal with half of Pinches gilt tin case, Port Sunlight 1891, bronze, together with 17 other prize, religious and commemorative medals. Fair to EF. (21)
Medals Military and Commemorative, badges, ribbons etc. (23) a mixed group, includes a group of 4 World War II medals to Mr.E.G.Newbury, in mixed grades
PopeJohn Paul II Visit to Great Britain 1982 2 oz. of .925 silver nFDC boxed with certificate, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 63mm diameter in sterling silver FDC toned in the green box of issue with certificate, 2000 Millennium Bronze Medal 63mm diameter UNC in the green box of issue with certificate, 1977 Silver JubileeCommemorative Medals (2) UNC in the slide cases of issue, the Britannia Plate 139mm diameter the centre housing a Penny 1797 VF cleaned and retoned boxed as issued
Barbados Hurricane, silver medal, 1831, by B. T. Young, GENERAL SIR JAMES LYON, GOVERNOR,COMMEMORATIVE OF THE AWFUL HURRICANE OF THE 11TH AUGUST 1831 WHICH CALLED FORTH THE GENEROUS SYMPATHY & LIBERAL SUCCOUR OF OUR SISTER ISLES & OTHER FRIENDLY SHORES IN THE HOUR OF CALAMITY AND DISTRESS DONATIONS RECEIVED IN PRODUCE,....,38 mm (Forrer VI/707). Extremely fine and very rare.
British and World Commemorative Medals (72) includes Netherlands, Relief of Heusden 1787, silver 38mm., pierced GVF & Souvenir Penny from New York with view of Woolworth Building and other U.S. medals
Catherine II - Peter the Great Monument Completion Commemorative silver Medal 1782, 25mm diameter struck on a slightly oval flan, Diakov-194.8, Obverse Catherine II facing left, no legend, reverse the monument, with A:1782.AB:6.A. in exergue GVF/NEF and lustrous with some light haymarking
Edward VIII, a good collection of commemorative pieces (28) includes Crown sized medals in silver, nickel and bronze, badges & unofficial medals. Generally EF.
Commemorative medals (8), silver, most crown sized, includes Royal Mint issues. Michelangelo Medallic First Day Covers (2) in cases or packets of issue. Heraldic Beasts of The Prince & Princess of Wales (2), silver gilt. (12).
Portugal, recent large bronze medals (3), Royal Life Saving Society Medals (4), bronze & cased, together with other world commemorative medals. Generally GVF.
Germany, Martin LutherCommemorativeAugsburg Confession Bicentenary Medal, 1730 by P.Werner, silver, 44mm., obv. Busts of Luther and Melanchton, rev. reading the statement of faith to Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Augsburg, quote from Timothy 1:12 "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.....a good profession before many witnesses". GVF.
Commemorative medals from 1700-1900 (24) includes Union of Scotland 1707 by J. Croker, silver (Eimer 425), Simon Bolivar Liberator 1846 by C. Voight, bronze, statues for Duke of Northumberland 1816, Duke of Rutland 1852 & Robert Burns 1880, John Bright medals (2), Dr Barnardo's Homes and Earls Court Wheel, together with other interesting medals. Generally VF or better.
Royal MintCommemorative medals (13), bronze, 62mm., most with certificates, in cases of issue. EF. Together with three other Royal Mint medals. EF. (16)
Commemorative medals from 1901 (13) includes Scotland, In Defence of The Rights & Honour of Scotland, w/m, General Strike 1926, by Gillick for Royal Mint, bronze, J.Fry & Sons Ltd. Bicentenary 1928 (2), Charles The Martyr King, Society of, bronze. Generally GVF.
Russia (8) commemorative bronze medals from 1960's to 1980's. EF. In damaged card cases. Together with 12 other recent world medals including some Papal. EF. (20).
Church and Sunday School related (23) commemorative medals in base metal includes Robert Raikes (12 different) and Church Lads Brigade (10) in mixed grades
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
Johannes Giravd 1861, by Girometti, w/m, 43mm., Johannes Ronge 1813, by A & M, w/m, 43mm., Hyde Town Hall 1885, by Cartwright & Rattray, Devon Master Bakers Assoc. medal, bronze to M. Collins & Son 1929, bronze. Together with a German 1928 Commemorative medal, silver. Generally AEF. (5).
TahitiCommemorative Medal by Georges Guiraud, bronze, 53mm dia., obv. busts of Wallis, de Bougainville & Cook, rev. sailing ship with names Dolphin, Boudeuse & Endeavour around edge. 20th Century manufacture, GVF.
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
Commemorative Medals 19th and 20th Century (34) in base metal and white metal, a varied group includes some Coronation and Jubilee issues, in mixed grades to UNC
The Red Arrows 2005 40 Years of Excellence with coloured aircraft on obverse 5oz Fine Silver Proof nFDC in a Westminster case with certificate, Annual History Commemorative 2005 5oz Matt Proof in .999 Silver FDC in a Westminster case with certificate
25th Anniversary of the Battle of BritainCommemorative Medal by Metalimport Ltd. .257 troy ounces of 18 carat gold Lustrous UNC, in the blue case of issue with certificate
A group of recent Royal Mint issues in silver (8) comprising The 2009 Royal Mint Silver Medal 155.517 grammes of .925 Silver, The 2010 Royal Mint Silver Medal 155.517 grammes of .925 silver, 2005 Charles and Camilla Royal Wedding 2oz silver commemorative 62.2 grammes of .999 silver, 2005 The Red Arrows 40 Years of Excellence 63.1 grammes of .925 silver, 2009 50th Anniversary of the first Mini 28.28 grammes of .925 silver, Welsh Assembly Government 2009 28.28 grammes of .925 silver, Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 51.8 grammes of .925 silver, Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 in nickel-brass with a hologram of the Queen on the obverse, all boxed FDC as issued all bar one with certificates
Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 1588-1988 152.2 grammes of .925 Silver boxed UNC with certificate, The RoyalCommonwealth Society CoronationCommemorative medals 1978 a 2-piece set one in bronze and the other in .925 silver and weighing 129.5 grammes boxed nFDC-FDC with certificates
Queen Mary 2nd the Official Commemorative medal 38.45mm diameter in .916 Gold weighing 39.94 grammes Proof FDC in the red case of issued with certificate. Number 63 of only 100 issues
Royal Academy of Music, bronze, to Stanley J.Kilby for elocution 1895. In case of issue. Together with a Royal Drawing Society meda, Papal and other commemorative pieces. Generally GVF.
Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 57mm diameter in Silver UNC boxed with certificate, Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips 1972 (2) Silver Proof like UNC in slide cases, Silver Jubilee Elizabeth II 1977 46mm in bronze the official Royal Mint issue UNC boxed, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 (4) comprising Silver Proof FDC in a labelled holder by Britannia Commemorative Society Ltd, Welsh Dragon Reverse, the official Royal Mint issue EF cleaned, boxed, and Royal Arms reverse Proof like UNC, Obverse Large bust Left, Reverse Royal Arms and supporters in base metal 51mm UNC, Coronation of George VI 44mm in bronze Reverse Britannia standing holding Crown aloft boxed UNC, Coronation of Edward VIII 44mm in bronze Reverse Britannia standing holding Crown aloft boxed UNC, plus 5 modern issues in base metal UNC in slide cases
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including Coronation 1902, silver, Coronation 1937, white metal, Royal Academy of Music silver medal 1924, Lusitania medal 1915, Paris Exposition medal 1855, Vatican Leo. XIII silver medal 15 May 1891 by F Bianchi, this in a silver wire frame. Generally good very fine.
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including George III Recovery of Health rev. When we forget him may God forget us, copper gilt. International Exhibition 1862, white metal, together with four other copper pieces. Generally VF.
A quantity of medals & medallions including 1914-18 British War Medal, Masonic, Dorset School Attendance, Coronation & Jubilee and other commemoratives (36). Together with a copy of The Medal Year Book 2004 a wooden coin/medallion box and magnifying glass. Generally good very 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
Prince of Wales investiture medal 1969 large silver in C.O.I. Unc. Queen Elizabeth II silver Jubilee & Prince Philip silver Jubilee 9ct gold commemorative medals in C.O.I school attendance medals (4) London County Council to E. Wright 1903-7 The Tower Mint Silver MedallionWindsor Castle 1.402 troy silver in BO1 . Hrh The Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips 1973 silver medallion with other cased modern medallions & 22 different F.A. cup centenary tokens.
FrenchCommemorative Medals in silver (6), Chamber of masonry Octagonal Medal by E.Rogat 1810; Orleans Horticultural Society Octagonal Medal by Caque; bank of Bayonne Octagonal Medal 1834; Versailles Arts & Agricultural Society Octagonal Medal; Academic Medal by Depaulis; Society of Education Medal by Andrieu. Generally good very fine to extremely fine (6)
First World War Medals to Private A. Mullender, R.W.Kent R., 1914-15 Star (S.E.-1432 Pte A.Flack, A.V.C.) presumably a replacement, British War & Victory Medals (203793 Pte. A. Mullender R.W.Kent R.), Defence Medal, these four mounted as worn. Special Constabulary Medal G.V.R. ( Charles Mullender). ImperialService Medal, G.VI.R.(Henry Fitzhugh) in case of issue. World War II Medals - 1939-45 & France and Germany Stars, and War Medal. Together with three commemorative medals. Good very fine. (5).
Medals (6) Coronation Medal 1902 Reverse Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square 38mm diameter in base metal A/UNC boxed. Victoria Coronation 1838 64mm diameter in base metal H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA Born May 24th 1819, Ascended the British Throne June 20th 1837 with crowned June 28th 1838 inside within exergue VF. Victoria 1887 THE STATIONARY TRADES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 45mm diameter in white metal, boxed. Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee an unofficial issue 35x40mm with small oval portrait of the Queen in the centre flanked by 1837 1897 IVR monogram and 'VICTORIA THE GOOD' below VF. 1937 George VI and Elizabeth Coronation an unofficial issue in base metal NEF boxed. Prince and Princess of Wales 1888 Silver Wedding a miniature in bronze 13mm THE FUTURE KING AND QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 1888 EF
A collection strength in commemorative provincial coronation issues Victoria - George VI generally holed for suspension and some with ribbons, others commemorating a variety of events in white metal or bronze (99) a varied and interesting selection
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