Medals in White metal (8) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Queen Victoria seated on dais, left, being crowned by Archbishop. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED/JUNE 28. 1838, BHM 1832, 63.66 grammes, VF/GVF the obverse with some blistering, holed at the top, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee (6) 1887 Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F:D: Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3235 GVF/NEF, 1887 38mm diameter in White metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3241 EF and lustrous, holed at the top, 1887 44mm diameter in White metal by Brookes & Adams, Obverse: Crown, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA. Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3227, NEF holed at the top, 1887 40mm diameter in White metal by Baddeley & Reynolds, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries , crowned shield below dividing GREAT BRITAIN. Above on ribbon INDIA, below, within wreath VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3222 GVF/NEF and lustrous, holed at the top. 1887 33mm diameter in White metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries on ribband, Crowned Royal Arms below, VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3262VF holed at the top, 1887 30mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust half left, crowned, draped and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA. 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 : CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887. GVF/NEF holed at the top, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 45mm diameter, bronzed, Obverse: Bust left draped, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS . DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 . Reverse: Britannia standing, facing right, lion and shield before her. To the right Medallions of Queen Victoria Young Head 1837, Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, and Queen Victoria Veiled Head 1887, BORN 1819 . ENTHRONED 1837 . JUBILEE 1887 . 60th YEAR OF REIGN 1897, GVF with some light surface marks
VictoriaGolden Jubilee (5) 1887 39mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned and veiled, VICTORIA EIN BRENHINES NI 1887, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS ON INDIA BORM MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, MARRIED FEB 10th 1840 (as BHM 3248), NEF holed at the top, 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of Queen Victoria VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D: INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, a crown in splendour above, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA , ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837. 27.77 grammes, BHM 3233 VF/GVF and lustrous, 1887 35mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse bust three-quarters right VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 . CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 19.42 grammes, GVF/NEF and lustrous with some surface marks, holed at the top, 1887 33mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 Reverse: VICTORIA JUBILEE BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 within a wreath NEF, 1887 33mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, H.M.G.M VICTORIA . BORN MAY 24 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20.37 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. Reverse: Ships sailing in a port, Train with carriages, and castle beyond. CELEBRATION OF THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE AT SOUTH BANK AND NORMANBYJUNE 21st 1887. EF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Local issues (5) Bideford 45mm diameter in white metal (2) by J. Carter, Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIARUM REGINA F:D:INDIAE IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Seal of the town of Bideford, PRESENTED TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS/OF BIDEFORD/IN COMMEMORATION OF/QUEEN VICTORIA'S JUBILEE/BY THE MAYOR/LEX G. DUNCAN/JUNE 20th 1887, Around - within a linear border IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 (2) 25.59 grammes and 23.03 grammes, BHM 3235, both VF with some edge nicks, both pierced at the top, Colchester 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, Veiled and crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1887, Reverse: Arms of Colchester BOROUGH OF COLCHESTER EGERTON GREEN MAYOR, 27.77 grammes, BHM 3313, NEF with some verdigris spots, listed as rare by BHM, Sunderland 1887 38mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled, VCTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: City Arms and motto, a ribbon below with EDWIN RICHARDSON MAYOR on it. IN COMMEMORATION OF HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887 SUNDERLAND, 17.87 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF holed at the top, Dorchester 1887 36mm diameter in white metal by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE 1837. Reverse: City Arms, draped, JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887 IN CORDIBUS POPULI IMPERIUM, with BOROUGH OF DORCHESTER A.POPE MAYOR on the drapery, BHM 3277, VF holed at the top, along with Inauguration of the Statue of H.W.F.Bolckow, First Member of Parliament for Middlesborough 1881 35mm diameter in white metal, by A.Kirkwopod & Sons, Obverse: Statue of Bolckow . H.W.F Bolckow FIRST MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR MIDDLESBOROUGH, Reverse: Arms of Middlesborough within a linear circle TO COMMEMORATE THE UNVEILING OF THE STATUE OF H.W.F BOLCKOW, Below: 6th OCT 1881. below the Arms: AND THE JUBILEE OF MIDDLESBOROUGH,13.81 grammes, BHM 3106, NVF with some surface marks, holed at the top.
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
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
GB and World a mixed group includes Canada Mint Sets (6) 1965 (5 coins,50 Cents to One Cent, the packet cut, has spaces for 6 coins) 1966, 1969, 1970, 1979, 1980, Lustrous UNC in the envelopes of issue, USAProof Set 1964 (5 Coins) Half Dollar to One Cent, FDC in the envelope of issue, Vatican Mint Sets 1983 UNC in the white folder of issue, Canada One Dollar 2006 150th Anniversary of the Victoria Cross Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Halfcrowns unofficial Sets (3) 1947-1951 (5 coins) Fine to VF, 1953-1960 (8 coins) About Fine to Fine, 1961-1967 (7 coins) Fine to VF, Sixpences Unofficial Sets (2) 1947-1952 (6 coins) Near Fine to Good Fine, 1953-1967 (15 coins) Near Fine to VF, Halfpennies unofficial sets (2) 1937-1944 (8 coins) About Fine to Fine, 1945-1952 (9 coins) About Fine to Fine, GB Farewell to £sd Coinage (8 coins) Crown to Farthing (No Florin or English Shilling) mixed dates 1953-1967 UNC, Crown 1951 UNC boxed, Halfcrown 1923 VG, Euro Coin Sets - some Mixed date sets, 2 Euro to One Euro Cent (12) Belgium 1999-2001, Germany 2002, Greece 2002, France 1999-2001, Austria 2002, Italy 2002, Luxembourg 2002, Finland 1999-2001, Netherlands 2000-2001, Portugal 2002, Spain 1999-2001, and Ireland 2002 UNC in the plastic sleeves some with toning, a Masonicbadge and pin, Crown 1980 EF in a medal mount, IndiaQuarter Anna 1939 NEF/GEF Portugal 2 1/2 Escudos 1983 VF, USA Cent 1943 GF/NVF, Belgium 2 Francs 1944 Fine, Medals (2) Lady Diana Spencer 1961-1997 cupro-nickel UNC, Royal Wedding 1981 Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer base metal A/UNC with suspension loop, Dunedin One Penny Transport Token Octagonal A/UNC, and Banknotes (3) One Pound Somerset CN53 571910UNC and Ten Shillings Fforde C32N 753960 A/UNC, and British Armed Forces One Pound 3rd Series NEF with some creases
World (125) a various and very interesting collection in an album of early notes mostly circa late 1800's early 1900's and in different grades mostly averaging VF to UNC. Includes a few always collectable issues from the US as a Silver Certificate 1 Dollars (3) Pick 342 series of 1923 Blue seal, Speelman & White. Pick 416d2e series 1935E Priest & Humphrey. Pick 416a series 1935A Julian & Morgenthau ink signed on main body Eugene Elbert. And a 10 Dollars Operation Torch Pick 415Y series of 1934A, yellow seal Issued for Military use in North Africa and Sicily in WW2. A Fractional Currency 10 Cents P108e 1863 Colby & Spinner. Confederate Currency 5 DollarsPick 67 (Criswell T69-561) series 4 Plate G. Treasury2 DollarsPick 378g series of 1928G Clark & Snyder. Obsolete Currency such as the Natchez, Mississippi Railroad Company 100 Dollars dated 3rd April 1839. Bank of Windsor, Vermont 5 Dollars circa 1800's uncut or wrongly cut at top and bottom sheet originally of 4 notes now only 2full notes and with parts of the first and the last notes from the sheet showing. Also a BrazilImperial Thesouro Nacional 500 Reis Dom Pedro IIEstampa 2 Pick A243b ND 1880 (1885) variety with 2 serial numbers 81510 serie 61A. Some interesting 1700's items such as a BritishColonialGeorge III period State Lottery ticket 1776 and a Cleo bury Mortimer Bewbley Old Bank sight note unissued remainder circa 1796 as advised by Forster, Lubbock, Bosanquets & Co. bankers and watermarked upside down with the Royal cypher and the date 1796 also has 2 Revenue embossed stamps. Philatelic Australian Tasmania Inland Revenue Beer Duty Stamps (2) 12 shillings on 9 shillings (One Barrel) green and 18 shillings on 18 shillings (One Hogshead) dark brown/black, both stamped "The Cascade Brewery Co. Limited" used, 1901. India a part of a Fiscal Revenue 2 Annas Tax Revenue paper from the Victorian period and a Princely States Bhopal Fiscal 8 Annas dated 17th February 1900, red and black. An Iraqi Safe Conduct Pass in Arabic and with an illustration of 25 dinar note on obverse. Together with many more other issues from Europe including some Austrian and German Not geld, Asia, Turkey (OttomanEmpire), The Middle East, some large sized issues and World War II period and Military notes. The lot includes a fantasy issue US 1 million dollars and some modern contemporary copies
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (3) Obverse Bust left crowned and veiled QUEEN OF ENGLAND EMPRESS OF INDIA DIAMOND JUBILEE 1837 * 1897 VICTORIA below, Reverse IN COMMEMORATION OF THE LONGEST REIGN ON RECORD with VICTORIA QUEEN & EMPRESS BORN MAY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 1837 MARRIED FEBRUARY 1840 SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER REIGN 1897 in nine lines within, three medals one each in Copper, Lead and White metal GVF to EF
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