Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, BHM 3219 the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton a choice example for this early large gold medal graded PF62 Ultra Cameo by NGC desirable thus
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, EF with the usual minor contact marks and hairlines, Rare
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J. Boehm/ F.Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, WE 2000, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, and Art, left opposite these of Industry and Agriculture, at their feet below Empire, are Mercury reclining, and Time. Above: Two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath, between IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, a high grade example, 217.00 grammes, Choice UNC with a pleasing tone and graded MS63 by NGC rare in this high grade
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, UNC in the red box of issue
St. George and The Dragon, undated (2010) 80mm diameter, design by Gordon Summers, in Matt Silver, 249 grammes of .999 silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The Britannia Masterpiece Medal, undated (2011) 80mm diameter, design by Robert Evans, in Matt Silver, 245 grammes of .999 silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Medals (7) Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, NEF lightly cleaned with some spots and scratches, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 57mm in silver plated bronze by Edward CarterPreston, BHM 4286. Giordano CM215c, VF cleaned, some of the plating now missing from the reverse, Kings Medals a 3-piece set awarded to G. Brown 1908-9, 1909-10 and 1910-11, each awarded by the London County Council for Punctual Attendance, each EF pierced for suspension, with bars attached bearing the dates, George VI Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding crown aloft, Battleship sailing and St. Paul's behind, EF with some edge knocks, George VI Coronation 1937 Newark local issue 36mm diameter pierced for suspension, with ribbon and NEWARK bar, GEF boxed with additional ribbon, along with Fantasy Pattern set, 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Crown to Threepence in cupro-nickel A/UNC, toned, boxed
Opening of Waterloo Bridge 1817, 27mm in silver by T. Wyon Jr. Obverse: Laureate head of the Prince Regent, left, GEORGIUS W.P. VICEM: REGIS . BRITANNIARUM GERENS., Reverse: Royal Standard, WELLINGTON above, below: WATERLOO / DIE IUN 18. / 1815, Edge inscription: PONTE WATERLOOENSI DEDICATO . IUN . 18 . 1817, 11.09 grammes, BHM 961, Eimer 1091, NEF/GVF with some contact marks and hairlines
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in bronze by G.W. de Saulles after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, GEF with some small spots, in the red box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned and draped bust left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND: IMP: / IN . COMMEM. AN . REG . SEXAGESIMI. Below: MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Union Jack on a flagpole topped by lion and crown, lighthouse with ships at sea behind, In Exergue: Crowned Royal Shield, a riband below inscribed ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY, BHM 3514, NEF/EF with some surface marks, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC attractively toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549 AU/GEF with some spots, in contemporary red box
Queen Victoria (2) Golden Jubilee 1887 by J. Carter 39mm in bronze, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A crown, radiant, Open wreath below IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN OF H.M.G. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549, GEF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm in bronze by Restall, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, crowned and in Coronation robes, H.M. EDWARD VII H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Reverse: Britannia standing, looking left, with two shields bearing the Royal Coat of Arms and Union Jack, the shields draped by a ribbon bearing the Order of the Garter, a seascape beyond, 27.14 grammes, EF with some scattered verdigris spots, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm in gold by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 91.56 grammes, Eimer 1871a, BHM 3737 EF with some hairline scratches and contact marks, some tiny rim nicks barely detract, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Eimer states 861 pieces issued
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 87.15 grammes, A/UNC toned with some minor contact marks and a small spot on the Queen's hair, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
18th and 19th Century (8) Foundation of the City of London School 1834, 58mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: A view of the west front of the school CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED / BY THE CORPORATION / 1834, Reverse: Knowledge seated, instructing a youth standing,, BHM 1680, NEF the obverse dull, Sir Charles Barry Laudatory Medal 1862 60mm diameter in bronze by L. Wiener, Obverse: Bust right, draped SIR C. BARRY R.A. ARCHITECT., Reverse: View of the river front of the Houses of Parliament 42mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed and draped VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30th 1857, BHM 2607, 29.49 grammes, VF, Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right. WILLIAM THE FOURTH. Reverse: A view of the bridge. LONDON BRIDGE. Fine with some edge knocks, holed at the top, German States - Prussia, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, 1757 Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in bronze 34.90 grammes, NVF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at the Royal Exchange 1844, 39mm diameter in White metal, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 942, 20.35 grammes, GVF holed at the top, with a small x scratched in to the reverse field, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. , BHM 2607, VF the reverse with some scratches in the field
Campaign medals and Stars (5) Korea (1950-1953) awarded to 22587912 Pte. M. Blatchley, D.W.R, GVF with some spots, World War II 1939-1945 Medal NEF with light hairlines, Defence medal NEF with light hairlines, 1939-1945 Star EF, France and Germany Star NEF, along with a Victoria Cross replica, Silver Items (3) ArmyTemperance Association Medal 1893 in silver, an A.R.P Cap Badge (9.6 grammes), Rifle Club Prize medal 15th Division, 1943 (16.87 grammes), in mixed grades Fine to VF, and a further group (7) Lancashire & Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station Medal with 1911 Hulton clasp, Army Temperance Association Medal 1889, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, awarded to A.T. MacNeil Dec. 1950, Italy World War I Cross, Italy - Battle of Adwa 30mm in bronze, Spain - Battle of Montejurre, November 7/8/9 1873, and 1914-1918 Bronze Cross medal, in mixed grades Good Fine to EF
Queen Victoria (3) Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842 44mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young head of Queen Victoria left, Reverse: 10-line inscription, BHM 2078, NEF, The Albert Memorial, undated (struck c.1872) 33mm in bronze by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left, Reverse: View of the Memorial, NATIONAL MEMORIAL, BHM 2702, VF with some contact marks, Science and Art Prize medal 1883 39mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: 5-line inscription, Edge: SIDNEY A. SWORN PRACTICAL, PLANE & SOLID GEOMETRY 1883. GVF with some edge nicks
Medals a varied group (8) George III Recovery From Illness 1789 29mm in White metal BHM 298 Fine with some light blistering, Birmingham Musical Festival 1834 33mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Exterior of the building, Reverse: Interior of the building, BHM 1677, Good Fine, Marriage of The Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 39mm in White Metal BHM 2768, Eimer 1563, Good Fine with some pitting, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Visit to Kingston-Upon-Hull 45mm in bronze by Allen & Moore, unlisted in bronze by BHM, NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, NEF, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue BHM 4249, Eimer 2029 NVF with an edge knock , Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, BHM 4314, Eimer 2046 EF with some lustre, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 35mm in silver by John Pinches, BHM 4439, NEF
Horatio Nelson, Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar 1905, Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Spanish Fleet Defeated 1797, 23mm in gilt, unsigned, Obverse: Victory places a wreath on the head of Britannia, no legend, Reverse: Engraved within a wreath, HORATIO NELSON ESQUIRE THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED around, within: COMMODORE AND FIFTH IN COMMAND ON THE 14 OF FEB: MDCCXCVII, 4.20 grammes, EF with traces of gilding, the design in the style of the Official Royal Navy Flag Officers gold medal issue 1793-1805.
George I (c.1714) 25mm in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, armoured and draped, Reverse: Royal shield within the Garter, in Exergue: DIEU ET MON DROIT on a scroll 3.33 grammes, Eimer 471, VF, with AFC inscribed into the obverse field
British Empire Exhibition 1924, The Royal Mint, London, 36mm diameter undated in silver, Obverse: Moneta seated, striking coins, Reverse: Façade and Forecourt of the Mint, THE ROYAL MINT LONDON, Eimer 1989, BHM 4192, 30.56 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise, the reverse with some scratches. Note: A Royal Mint souvenir, struck and sold at the Exhibition
Gardening, Horticultural and Agricultural Interest (12) Rochdale Agricultural Show 1904 45mm diameter in silver, EF boxed, the box stained, The Smallholder Championship Medals (4), three are 45mm diameter in bronze, boxed UNC, the third of a different design, 38mm diameter UNC in capsule, Prize Medal - Amateur Gardening Magazine, undated, Presented by Amateur Gardening, 'FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE' 45mm in silvered bronze, EF the reverse with some scratches, boxed, Prize Medal - Home Gardener Championship Medallion 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded, EF boxed, Prize Medal - International Dahlia Society, awarded by Montague Burton, for Best Individual Bloom , K. Myatt 1959 EF, lightly cleaned, now retoned, Prize Medal - National Chrysanthemum Society undated, 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded UNC boxed, Prize Medal - National Rose Society 41mm in bronze, awarded to R.L. McDougall, Royal Horticultural Affiliated Societies 45mm in matt bronze, unawarded UNC, Sir Joseph Banks Royal Horticultural Society Medal (awarded 1928) awarded to Redmarley Horticultural & Cottage Garden Society to Mr. G. Davies 1928 EF box, the box with the lid detached
Medallic Issues - Edward VIII Pattern Coins 1937 by Windsor Mint (3) Crown, Halfcrown and Penny, each 50mm in Gold-plated copper, Reverses representing Royal Coat of Arms, Ship, and Britannia respectively, Proofs nFDC to FDC with certificates
Medalets (6) Queen Victoria and Prince Albert each 10mm diameter, and The Prince of Wales, Princes Royal, Prince Alfred and Princess Helena each 8mm, all in brass, Fine to NVF lightly cleaned, contained in a 23mm diameter decorative tin, this with the Royal Arms on one side and a view of Windsor Castle on the other
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm in gilt bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES EDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within a wreath CORONATION JUNE 20TH 1902, 25.37 grammes, BHM 3573, GVF/VF
Medals (24) St. Anne's on the Sea Land and Building Company Ltd. Centenary 1874-1974 55mm in bronze, Matt finish UNC in Spink box, Centenary of the Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal 1894-1994 Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box with leaflet, 75th Anniversary of the RAF/50th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Association 1993 39mm in gold plated base metal, Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box, Granada Studios Opening Tour July 20th 1988 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, RAC Norwich Union Classic 1991 44mm in base metal, Lustrous UNC boxed, Finlandia Vodka, Miss Matthew Brown Contest 1989, 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, City of Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge undated 45mm A/UNC boxed, Windermere Lake Festival, undated 44mm in Nickel Silver by The Tower Mint, EF with handling marks, boxed, Olympic Games Medal 1984 Los Angeles 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Blenheim Palace undated 39mm in bronze UNC, Dover Castle undated 39mm in bronze lustrous UNC with some toning, Leeds Castle undated 38mm in base metal UNC, Bodiam Castle/National Trust 39mm undated in bronze, UNC toned, Framlingham Castle undated 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Belvoir Castle undated, 39mm in gold plated base metal, UNC, Warwick Castle undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Tintagel Castle/English Heritage undated 38mm in gold plated base metal UNC, York Castle Museum, undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Peterborough Cathedral undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, toned, Whitby Abbey undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC with some toning, European Architectural Heritage Year 1975 - Stonehenge 45mm in bronze Lustrous UNC with some toning, D-Day 50th Anniversary 1994 Devon County Council issue 36mm in bronze EF, The Tower of London undated 26mm in base metal, Obverse: Tower, Reverse: Raven, A/UNC with suspension ring, in Bigbury Mint box, Football - Manchester United v Tottenham Medal Season 2006-7, 45mm in base metal A/UNC boxed, HMS Victory Medal and Keyring set comprising Cutty sark oval medal, made from metal originating from the ship's foremast, and keyring from HMS Victory Copper UNC in Nauticalia box, Czechoslovakia - Jaroslav Hasek - Memorial of National Literature 1973 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Czechoslovakia Commercial Bank 1975 70mm in bronze, UNC boxed
Music and Arts related (5) Joseph Turner - Bicentenary of his Birth 1975 55mm diameter in bronze, Similar in style to the Royal Academy of Arts Turner Medal of 1851, Obverse: Bust left JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER R:A. NAT: 1775 OB: 1851, Reverse: A student of nature, reclining in a landscape, beyond, a rainbow and sun over a coast, three female figures above, (as Eimer 1466), 82.43 grammes, EF, Franz Schubert 75mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, undated, uniface, Obverse: Bust left FRANZ SCHUBERT, A/UNC, Prize Medal - The North Manchester Competitive Music Festival 1929, 38mm diameter in silver, 22.21 grammes, Obverse: Crest with blue and red enamel in the centre, awarded for TENOR SOLO, no recipient, EF, Prize or Award medal - St. Stephen's, Whelley Choristers award Medals (2) by Fattorini, Birmingham, both to Norman Ward, both 50mm diameter in bronze, the first inscribed 'St. Stephen's Whelley / Norman Ward / 59 Years / A Faithful Chorister / Presented 1992', the second inscribed 'R.S.C.M. / Norman Ward / 70 Years a chorister / St. Stephens Whelley / 2003, both UNC boxed
Medals (14) Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 1923 Royal Visit 22mm in bronze (2) each with a different reverse design, both around Fine, cleaned, issued to commemorate his visit to many locations in the Midlands and the North of England in 1923., Sir WinstonChurchill 80th Birthday 36mm in bronze (2) both VF, one cleaned on the obverse, both boxed, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 a modern fantasy piece, 39mm in brown plastic, Obverse: Queen Victoria facing, half-right, Reverse: Britannia seated on sea-shore, sailing vessel behind, date in exergue, NEF, General Election 1974 (February) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, lustrous UNC in a slide case, General Election 1974 (October) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 39mm in base metal (2) UNC in slide cases, Rugby Union - Wales, a Record 15 Triple Crowns, The Triple of Triple Crowns 1978 UNC in a slide case, MoscowOlympics 1980 39mm in base metal, by Pye UNC in a slide case, Papal Visit to Britain 1982 PopeJohn Paul II, 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday 1986 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000, 38mm in base metal, lustrous UNC in a slide case
The Britannia Masterpiece Medal undated (2011) 80mm diameter 249.12 grammes of 0.999 silver, by Roberts Evans UNC with Matt Finish in the Royal Mint box of issue with booklet style certificate
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 (4) by M. Rizzello, Obverse: Bust right, draped ARWISGIAD CHARLES TWWISOG CYMRU 1969 CAERNARFON, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon Y DDRAIG GOGH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 58mm diameter in silver, 97.92 grammes, 58mm diameter in gilt bronze, 99.91 grammes, 45mm diameter in silver, 70.02 grammes, (this cleaned), and 32mm diameter in gilt bronze, 26.26 grammes, EF to UNC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 4-piece set, struck in .958 silver, by John Pinches, London, comprising 38mm diameter - 27.67 grammes, 32mm diameter - 16.84 grammes, 28mm diameter -1343 grammes, and 24mm diameter - 7.02 grammes, UNC to nFDC with some toning, in the John Pinches box with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 40mm diameter in base metal, Obverse: Full length figure of the Queen standing, holding sceptre and orb, Reverse: ESSEX POLICE upon a badge, UNC boxed, France - Paris Airport - Charles de Gaulle 1974 76mm diameter in bronze A/UNC, USA Century 21 Exposition Seattle 1962, One dollar Exhibition token 39mm diameter in bronze EF
Foundation of the RoyalVictoria Patriotic Asylum 1857, 46mm diameter, silvered, by W.J. Taylor, Obverse: Crowned, draped 'Gothic' style bust of Queen Victoria, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: Inscription within roseate border, ROYAL / VICTORIA / PATRIOTIC / ASYLUM. , around: FIRST STONE LAID BY HER MAJESTY I JULY MDCCCLVII, BHM 2611, 46.60 grammes, EF cleaned, with suspension attached, rated RR by BHM
GB and World Medals (14) comprising GB (10) Visit of Napoleon III to England 1855 42mm in White Metal by Pinches, Obverse: French Eagle supporting medallions with portraits of Queen Victoria and Napoleon III, sprays of roses, thistles and shamrocks around, WELCOME TO ENGLAND, Reverse: Crossed flags of France and England behind fasces, TO COMMEMORATE THE VISITOF THEIR IMPERIAL MAJESTIESTHE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS OF FRANCE APRIL 1855, BHM 2564, GVF, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, Laureate, Veiled and crowned, QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE 20th JUNE Reverse: JUBILEE OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN 1887, BHM 3276, NEF with a thin scratch on the obverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm in White metal by W.J. Taylor, Obverse : Bare head of Prince Albert left H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT, Below: STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GREAT EXHIBITIONS OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON, BHM 2459, GVF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, Reverse: Royal Coat of Arms above inscription within a wreath TO COMMEMORATE / THE SIXTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN / OF H.M. QUEEN / VICTORIA / 1897, BHM 3591, Good Fine/VF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY BHM 3512, VF pierced for suspension, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 40mm in White Metal by Joseph Carter, Obverse: Busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra left, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within wreath CORONATION AUGUST 9TH 1902, About EF pierced for suspension, Duke and Duchess of Portland 1914, 25th WeddingAnniversary and 21st birthday of their eldest son , William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield. 37mm diameter in bronze, by F.Bowcher, BHM 4109, VF. Note William Arthur Henry Marquis of Titchfield later became a Conservative MP and achieved posts in the governments of Stanley Baldwin and Ramsey MacDonald, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze by Turner & Simpson VF with some scratches in the obverse field, Safe Return of the SS Great Britain 1970 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Ship sailing right, THE GREAT BRITAIN 8-line inscription, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE SAFE RETURN OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN / TO BRISTOL ON 19TH JULY 1970, About EF with some lustre, Prize medal - The Yorkshire Society For The Jubilee Show of Stock, Poultry, Roots, undated, unawarded, 24.26 grammes of Sterling Silver, EF boxed World (4) Italy (2) Wedding of Umberto and Margherita of Savoy 1868 43mm in White metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, UMBERTO E MARHERITA DI SAVOIA, Reverse: AMORE PENETRO IL DESIO D'ITALIA FIRENZE ESULTA XXX APRILE MDCCCLVIII within a wreath, Good Fine, Firenze Chamber of Commerce & Arts Silver Medal (c.1890), undated by Gorie Sansoni, 37mm in silver, 25.11 grammes, Fine, Israel - Hebrew University of Jerusalem 1975, 59mm diameter in bronze, UNC, Poland Ocean Lines Bathory - First Transatlantic Crossing April-May 1969, 60mm diameter in base metal, UNC in the red case of issue
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 39mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right, crowned, . QUEEN ELIZABETH II. Reverse: EIIR CROWNED WESTMINSTER JUNE 1953, Matt Finish, AU/UNC, hallmarked on the reverse, in the purple box of issue. Note: There was no official Royal Mint medal for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Jernegan's Lottery 1736 39mm diameter in Silver by J.S.Tanner Obverse: Minerva standing between military trophies and emblems of the Arts and Sciences. BOTH HANDS FILL'D FOR BRITAIN. Exergue: GEORGE REIGNING. Reverse Caroline royally robed waters a grove of young palm trees. GROWING ARTS ADORN EMPIRE.. Exergue CAROLINE PROTECTING 1736, 19.85 grammes, Eimer 537, GVF toned with some rim nicks, Note: originally given to purchasers of a Lottery Ticket for a silver cistern made by Henry Jernegan (d.1761) a London goldsmith and banker
Medals and Tokens (14) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue EF toned, Coronation of William IV 1831 28mm diameter in brass (2) Obverse: William IV and Queen Adelaide standing by an altar, Reverse: CROWNED WITH THEIR PEOPLES LOVE / GUARDED BY A NATIONS LOYALTY / HALLOWED BY / THEIR COUNTRIES BLESSING, BHM 1506, NVF and GVF, Coronation of William IV 1831 25mm in brass Obverse: Bare head right, Head of Queen Adelaide right BHM 1507, Good Fine, Opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 47mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left.GEO. STEPHENSON ESQ. ENGINEER, Reverse: A viaduct with engines and trucks upon it, tall trees to left BRIDGE AT NEWTON, . In Exergue: LIVERPOOL & MANCHESTER / RAILWAY OPENED / SEPT. 15 1830, BHM 1459 Good Fine, Bruxelles Exposition 1897 38mm diameter in aluminium, Reverse: Calendar of 1897, NVF, Halfpennies 17th Century (2) London - Smithfield (West) Walter Willec, W.2885, Fine, Hampshire - Southampton, Corporation W.184 Fair, Halfpenny 18th Century Cheshire - Chester, undated, Plain edge, DH6, VF, Tokens 19th Century (3) Pennies (2) Birmingham Workhouse 1812 Fine, cleaned and retoned, Bristol & South Wales 1811 VG, Halfpenny Non-Local 1813 Pure Copper Preferable to Paper / Britannia TRADE & NAVIGATION, Fine, Bovril Token London & Paris undated, Fine, and Jeton Nuremberg 29mm in copper, undated Near Fine
The Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 base metal issue Unc as issued in the Royal Mint white presentation box with ribbons and certificate. Two Pound Britannias 1999 Silver one ounce issues (4) BU still in the plastic bags of issue
19th Century (6) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter in copper by T. Halliday, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined GULIEL : IV ET ADELAIDE, REX ET REGINA BRITAN., Reverse: Hibernia, Scotia and Britannia crowning the King and Queen seated, PARILONGUM VIGEANT HONORE, In Exergue: CORONATI SEP.8 1831, 46.72 grammes, BHM 1479, NVF/VF with some spots, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, in Gothic style, H.M.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA, on a wide border: BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB: 10 1840, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building, THE BUILDING AT LONDON FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION, 1851. In Exergue Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a medallion, supported by two cherubs. BHM 2425, 14.07 grammes, NEF with a small edge nick, Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 42mm diameter in White Metal, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined ALBERT EDWARD AND ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Arms of the Prince and Princess, 1863 below. BHM 2762, 23.13 grammes, GVF with some scratches in the reverse field, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in copper by Heaton, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings. In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, 38.54 grammes, NEF, H.M.S. Fourdroyant Wrecked 1897, 37mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse Bust of Nelson facing, wearing a tricorn hat. HRATIO, VISCOUNT NELSON, BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758, DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805, Reverse: The ship with sails furled 'FOURDROYANT', LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP. Below: COMMENCED BUILDING 1789 / LAUINCHED PLYMOUTH APRIL 1798 / WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL / JUNE 16th 1897, BHM 3613, 27.85 grammes, VF, and Masonic Charity Jewel, Instituted 1830, 36mm diameter, in gilt copper, unsigned, Obverse: HONOURABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BY H : R : H: AUG : FRED : DUKE OF SUSSEX MN : W : GRAND MASTER, Reverse: female figure of Charity, her arms around a boy and a girl. Above: Eye of Providence. Exergue: MDCCCXXX, Eimer 1232, BHM 1463, 24.54 grammes, VF
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.50 grammes, EF with some contact marks and some rim nicks, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by T.Brock, after W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 84.76 grammes, GEF toned, with an edge nick, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 56mm diameter in silver, by M. Rizzello, Obverse: Bust right, ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWYSOG CYMRU CAERNARFON 1969, Reverse: The Welsh Dragon Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 98.32 grammes, Eimer 2116, EF lightly cleaned, hallmarked on the edge, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B. Pistrucci, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F:D:, Reverse: George IV enthroned left, is crowned by Victory, behind. Before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia. PROPRO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO, Exergue: INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI, BHM 1070, Eimer 1146, 22.29 grammes, NEF with an edge bruise
20th Century (4) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF nicely toned, Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, by Fuchs, published by Elkington, NEF, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, EF, boxed, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 51mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Britannia standing facing, with lion,. Holding orb, shield and trident, UNC or near so with some small edge nicks, boxed, along with Silver Ingot, Liberty Trade Silver, One Ounce of 0.999 Silver, 1986, Lustrous UNC with certificate
Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce 1863, 56mm diameter by L.C. Wyon Obverse: Bare head of the Prince of Wales right, ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDENT MDCCCLXIII, Reverse: SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath with FOUNDED 1754 . INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 around, Edge: JOHN HENRY ROE, SPANISH EXAMINATION 1891. 78.96 grammes, BHM 2794, Eimer 1567, UNC
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver by M. Rizzello, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWYSOG CYMRU 1969 . CAERNARFON, Reverse: Welsh dragon left, Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 70.96 grammes, EF with some toning, hallmarked on the edge, in the blue box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 (7 over 6) 32mm diameter by H. Grueber, Obverse: Crown in splendour above conjoined heads of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, sprays of laurel below, FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, Reverse: Crown in splendour above conjoined shields of Ireland, England and Scotland, THE DIAMOND JUBILEE , sprays of oak, thistle and shamrock all within the linear circle, TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, 1837-97. 11.33 grammes, BHM 3539, in bronze, VF silvered
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver by M. Rizzello, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right ARWISGIAD CHARLES TYWYSOG CYMRU 1969 . CAERNARFON, Reverse: Welsh dragon left, Y DDRAIG GOCH DDYRY CYCHWYN, 69.86 grammes, hallmarked on the edge, A/UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue
Queen Victoria (3) Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, for Spink & Son, London, Obverse: Crowned, Laureate and Veiled draped bust of the Queen, left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND : IMP : IN . COMMEM . AN . REG . SEXAGESMI MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Royal Coat of Ams within a circle of shields inscribed with the names of the members of the Royal Family, THE ROYAL FAMILY, 42.00 grammes, BHM 3512, Good Fine with some edge knocks, India - ArmyTemperance medal 1901 - Death of Queen Victoria, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, EMPRESS OF INDIA, Reverse ATA logo crowned, IN MEMORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1901 VF with suspension loop and ribbon, Diamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter in bronze by H. Grueber, Obverse four conjoined heads FOUR GENERATIONS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY, Reverse: Three shields crowned, BHM 3540 Fine, along with Fantasy Crown 1837 a modern restrike of the Bonomi pattern, 38mm diameter in Aluminium? EF
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 35mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left crowned, in coronation robes, EDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA . BRITT : OMN : REX, Reverse: Royal Arms within the Garter, with supporters , banner below inscribed DIEU ET MON DROIT, above : IN COMMEMORATION, below EDWARD VIII / 1937, wreath below, GVF with a spot on the reverse
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in gold, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, BHM 4249a, 122.60 grammes, UNC and fully lustrous, one small hairline scratch in the obverse field, otherwise choice, comes in the red box of issue, Only 99 pieces minted, missing from many Royal Coronation and Jubilee collections, and would be a centrepiece to any advanced 20th Century Medal collection.
Recovery of The Prince Of Wales From Typhoid - National Thanksgiving 1872 a 2-medal set each 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, issued by the Corporation of London. Obverse: Londinia, attended by Britannia, invites the Queen and the Prince of Wales into St. Paul's Cathedral. Exergue: I WAS GLAD WHEN THEY SAID UNTO ME LET US GO INTO THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Reverse: Interior of St. Paul's with the Royal procession and congregation; ornamental end-panels decorated with the Royal Arms and ribbon inscribed NATIONAL THANKSGIVING, left and City shield and ribbon inscribed St. PAULS LONDON, right Two upright supports inscribed FOR THE RECOVERY OR H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES Exergue: 27 FEB. 1872, BHM 2928, Eimer 1618, 240.44 grammes and 239.33 grammes, both About EF and cleaned, only 400 pieces minted, in the Corporation of London 2-medal box, with gilt lettering on the lid
Epping Forest, Royal Visit and Dedication 1882, 77mm diameter in bronze by C. Wiener, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria left, within an ornate border of roses, thistles and shamrocks and beaded border, Reverse: A scene in Epping Forest, with trees and winding path. Londinia standing left, Queen Victoria seated right. IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME. EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882. BHM 3128, Eimer 1689, a contact mark in the obverse field and a gentle edge bruise around 3 o'clock to the reverse, otherwise A/UNC, a most attractive example of this scarce issue with a mintage of just 400 pieces
The Great Exhibition 1851 The Prize Medal, 77mm diameter in bronze, by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, 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: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel. Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. DISSOCIATA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, Edge: PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION HILLIARD & CHAPMAN CLASS XXI. 257.41 grammes, BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, UNC with a few small spots
Medals, Medal sets, Medallic Covers and Ingots (19) Medallic Covers (7) 1973 County Cricket Centenary Silver Proof Medal and set of 3x stamps 9p, 7½p and 3p, 1973 Royal Wedding of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, Silver Proof medal and 2x stamps 20p and 3½p, 1975 The Turner Bicentenary Silver Proof medal and set of 4x stamps 10p, 8p, 5½p and 4½p, 1975 Jane Austen Bicentenary Silver Proof Medal and set of 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8½p, 1975 The Railway Sesquicentennial 150th Anniversary of George Stephenson's 'Locomotion, 1976 State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to America Silver Medal and 11p stamp, Italy 1976 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michealangelo, and set of 3x stamps 90 Lire, 50 LIre and 40 Lire, UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, in the folders of issue, the Jane Austen cover in a photo frame, Medal Sets (2) The Royal Silver Wedding Coins 1972 a 6-piece set in silver, cased UNC, Henry VIII and His Six Wives, undated Silver Proofs, Medals (5) Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104 UNC boxed with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver Wedding 1972 51mm diameter in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Toned UNC boxed with certificate, 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb 1972 50mm diameter in silver-gilt, Toned UNC, boxed with certificate, United Kingdom Entry into the EEC 1973 39mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Eimer 2128, UNC, toned, in plastic case, United Kingdom Referendum 1975 45mm diameter in silver by The Birmingham Mint (2) each Proof nFDC with ribbon toning, in the boxes of issue with certificates, Chellini Madonna Medallion 57mm diameter in silver by Pobjoy Mint UNC with certificate, Ingots (2) Queen Elizabeth II State Visit to the USA 1976 Prooflike UNC with some toning, Queen Elizabeth II Official Birthday Ingot 1977 1800 grains (around 116 grammes) by Danbury Mint, Proof nFDC boxed with certificate, Ingot covers (2) Day of the Concorde 1976 Silver Prooflike UNC with some toning, with 1 Franc 70 Centime stamp on the commemorative envelope as issued, in a Danbury Mint box, USA Bicentenary of Independence 1976 Silver Proof with 4x USA stamps 13 Cents each, on the commemorative envelope as issued, in the Danbury Mint box, Ingots a 3-piece set 1977 The Queen's Silver Jubilee comprising Royal Standard (46 grammes), Prince Philip's ,Standard (48 grammes), and Personal Standard of Queen Elizabeth II (24.5 grammes) Prooflike UNC with some toning, boxed
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, by P. Metcalfe, The Official Royal Mint issues (16) BHM 4249, Eimer 2029, VF to GEF, some cleaned, others with pleasing tone, all in the red boxes of issue
Investiture of Edward, Prince of Wales 1911 (4) each 39mm diameter in silver by Vaughton, Obverse Bust three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. .XIIIMCMXIin the fields INVESTITURE . OF . EDWARD . PRINCE . OF . WALES . K.G. Reverse: Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh dragon below: GORPHENAF MCMXI on a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned, ARWISGIAD . IORWERTH . TYWYSOG. CYMRU , by W. Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issues, BHM 4079, Eimer 1925, GVF cleaned, NEF (2) and GEF, all in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 32mm diameter The Official Royal Mint issues in silver, Eimer 2029, BHM 4249 (16) in mixed grades to NEF, some cleaned, others with pleasing tone, one with edge inscribed IRVINE FROM E.N.HARRISON
History of the Seas (6) each 45mm diameter in .925 silver by John Pinches (1974) Robert Blake - General at Sea, HMS Resolution - Battling Through, Enduring All, Sovereign of the Seas - First Three-Decker, The First Ark Royal, Sir Francis Drake - First Circumnavigation, Henry Grace a Dieu - Great Warship of Henry VIII, and History of the English Speaking Peoples each 45mm diameter in silver by Danbury Mint (3) KingArthur at Badon c.500AD, The Dissolution of the Monasteries by Henry VIII and Cromwell 1536-1539 The Battle of Trafalgar 21 Oct 1805, UNC some with toning
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze by J.Boehm, the Official Royal Mint issue, 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, A/UNC lightly toned
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, 81.68 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, UNC, a most pleasing example, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Coronation of George V 1911, 52mm diameter in gilt bronze by A.Toft, Heaton, (Birmingham) Obverse conjoined busts three-quarters left GEORGIUS . V . REX . ET . IMP . ET . MARIA . REG., Reverse: Ship of State under sail, left, bearing crown upon a pillow. Royal Arms on sail, two female trumpeters to right, facing left, a rising sun beyond. Exergue: 1911, BHM 4055, /UNC with some test scratches on the edge, scarce in this high grade
Medals and Ingots (7) comprising Ingots (2) Great Sailing Ships undated (1978) in .925 silver by Pinches (2), Cutty Sark, HMS Victory, Lustrous UNC, Medals (5) BritishIndia Steam Navigation Company Limited Centenary 1856-1956 38mm diameter in silver by J. Pinches, .925 silver, Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate, National Maritime Museum - Royal Observatory 1675-1975 Greenwich - Herstmonceaux 57mm diameter, .925 silver UNC, History of the English Speaking Peoples - Charge of the Light Brigade 45mm diameter, , in .925 silver, UNC, Royal Maundy Service 1983 Exeter Cathedral 45mm diameter silver, hallmarked and numbered on the edge, UNC in the Tower Mint box of issue with certificate, The Britannia Commemorative Society Henry M. Stanley and Dr. Livingstone Centennial Medal 1971 by Hal Faulkner, 45mm diameter, UNC in the transparent holder
Medals in Silver (4) The Charles DickensCentenary Medal - The Dickens Fellowship,1970 63mm diameter in Gilt Silver by P.Vincze, 119.25 grammes, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, National Maritime Museum - Royal Observatory 1675-1975, 57mm diameter in silver, 99.91 grammes, UNC with some hairlines, in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver, Eimer 2135 by B.Sindall, 87.30 grammes, UNC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate, mayflower 350th Anniversary 1620-1970 51mm diameter in silver, 71.94 grammes, numbered on the edge, Matt Finish UNC boxed
Royal Mint Silver Medals (2) 2010 5oz. Silver with matt 'antique' finish, 2011 5oz. Silver with matt 'antique' finish, both UNC in the Royal Mint boxes of issue with booklet-style certificates
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver (2), The Official Royal Mint issues, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, 83.06 grammes and 81.97 grammes,, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, the first GVF with some scratches on the reverse, the second EF with colourful tone and some contact marks, both with some rim nicks, each in a red Royal Mint box
Medals in Silver (3) Captain Scott/Ernest Shackleton - In The Footsteps of Scott 1984-1986 63mm diameter in silver, UNC with toning in places, in a Royal Mint box, no certificate, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Henry VIII 1991 63mm diameter in silver, UNC with matt 'antique' finish, the reverse with bronze tone, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, R.J.Mitchell - Designer of the Spitfire Aircraft, Centenary of His Birth 1895-1995 63mm diameter in silver, Matt finish UNC with some small spots, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 36mm diameter in bronze by B. Pistrucci, The Official Royal Mint Issue, BHM 1801, Eimer 1315, 25.37 grammes, EF with some minor contact marks and edge nicks, the surface with underlying iridescence
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, in mixed grades to NEF, some with spots, some with toning
Medals 20th Century in silver (2) Great Western Railway 150th Anniversary 1835-1985 63mm diameter, 151.85 grammes of .925 silver, toned UNC in a Royal Mint box, with information label stuck to the inner lid, no certificate, Spanish Armade 400th Anniversary 1588-1988 153.62 grammes of .925 silver UNC lightly toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Medals 20th Century in silver (2) Royal Mint 1100 Years in Minting 1986 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, 148 grammes of .925 silver, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 1988 400th Anniversary of the Translation of the Bible into Welsh 63mm diameter 152.19 grammes of .925 silver UNC toned in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The Pistrucci Waterloo Medal 2015, 80mm diameter by The Royal Mint, after Pistrucci' s original design, in pure silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC with 'antique' matt finish in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet
Medals in bronze (2) International Exhibition 1862 42mm diameter in bronze by J. Pinches, Obverse: Exterior view of the exhibition buildings, WEST FRONT below, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. In Exergue: OPENED MAY 1st / MDCCCLXII. Reverse: Britannia seated holding flag, attended by Commerce holding flag inscribed EUROPE / ASIA / AFRICA / AUSTRALASIA, 39.81 grammes, BHM 2439, A/UNC, boxed, RoyalJubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887, 45mm diameter in bronze by R. Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY THE T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346, two edge nicks, otherwise A/UNC, boxed
Coronation of Edward VII (2) 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG. Reverse: The Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, lion above flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left, and the Irish harp, right, Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD. VII AND QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 55.59 grammes, UNC nicely toned, boxed, 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.68 grammes, EF gilded, the fields polished, in the red box of issue, the catch broken, along with Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Conjoined busts of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Reverse: Britannia seated right crowning a kneeling figure of Industry with laurel, Europa, Asia, Africa and America attending. BHM 2462, Eimer 1457, 282.67 grammes, EF holed at the top, boxed, the box in poor condition with the lid detached
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2446, VF with some contact marks and scratches, The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2453, listed as RR by BHM, VF with some scratches and surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 by J. Davis, BHM 2435, GVF with some scratches, Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 42mm diameter by J. Pinches BHM 2549, Good Fine, pierced for suspension, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, Visit of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, accompanied by the Princess Royal, The Prince of Wales, Princess Alice, Prince Alfred and Prince Frederick William of Prussia, Oval 51mm x 41mm, by T.Ottley, BHM 2604var, NEF and lustrous with a scratch in the field, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 BHM 2609, Eimer 1513 NVF with some scratches and contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler BHM 2724, VF with some surface marks and scratches, die axis rotated 90 degrees, holed on the top edge with suspension ring, International Exhibition 1862 51mm diameter by J. Pinches, BHM 2739 VF, International Exhibition 1862 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2735, NEF with some lustre, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901, 38mm diameter by unsigned, BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, VF
Calendar/Art Medal 1976 76mm diameter in silver by Donald Everhart II for Franklin Mint, inscribed and hallmarked on the edge, matt finished UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Crown medals (4) a 4-piece set 1977 RoyalSilver Jubilee each with a different portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and a different Royal residence on the reverse, UNC toned, in the blue Pobjoy mint box of issue
Medals 20th Century and 21st Century in silver (3) Royal Mint 1100 Years in Minting 1986 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, .925 silver, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, British Numismatic Society Centenary Medal 2003 45mm diameter .925 silver, Matt finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, National Trust Silver Medal of .925 silver, 39mm diameter undated UNC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Exhibitions and related (6) Exhibition of Arts and Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter in White metal by Pinches, BHM 2606, NEF with some minor scratches ands edge nicks, in the brass shell of issue, Exhibition of Arts and Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, EF and lustrous with some hairlines, in the brass shell of issue, International Exhibition 1862 75mm diameter in White Metal, by G. Dowler, BHM 2721, NEF with some scratches and contact marks, listed as RR by BHM, International Exhibition 1862 61mm diameter in bronze by G. Dowler, BHM 2722, NEF with some small spots, listed as RR by BHM, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, EF cased, Naval and Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1901 38mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, GVF with admission ticket
Medals 20th Century (9) comprising Silver issues (3) Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, 16.03 grammes, Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue NVF cleaned, Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, GVF colourfully toned, and bronze issues (6) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter by C. Frampton Eimer1872, BHM 3767, EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1869, BHM 3741, Magellan Circumnavigation of the Globe 400th Anniversary 1522-1922 50mm diameter in bronze, GEF, New Charter of the Order of St. John 1926 70mm diameter in bronze by Edward Caruana Dingli, 146.53 grammes, BHM 4208, only around 100 struck EF with a few spots on the obverse, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 62.91 grammes, EF lightly cleaned, Coronation of George VI 1937 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, 65.93 grammes, Eimer 2047, EF lightly cleaned
Signing of the Armistice, Tenth Anniversary 1928 76mm diameter in silver by C.L.J. Doman/Royal Mint, Obverse: The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE, In Exergue: NOVEMBER 11TH MCMXVIII, Reverse: An Allegory of Deliverance, Great Britain advancing left, supporting a youthful warrior head bandaged and shackles broken offers a wreath to the memory of the fallen heroes, , BHM 4132, Eimer 2008, EF with some small spots and contact marks
Medals 19th and 20th Century (13) Queen Victoria - Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm diameter in bronze by J. Barber, after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772, NEF with some small edge nicks and a thin scratch on the obverse field, Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 65mm diameter in White metal by Allen & Moore, 95.29 grammes, BHM 2474, Eimer 1468, NEF/GVF, Lichfield Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, , BHM 2370, GVF with uneven surfaces, boxed, Belgium - Royal Society of Philanthropists 1868 awarded to Mr. P. Vandelaerm VF with some scratches in the fields, South Staffordshire Industrial and Fine Arts Exhibition , Wolverhampton 1869 51mm diameter in bronze by J. Moore, GEF with a gentle edge bruise, boxed, International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in bronze by L.C.Wyon & J. Pinches, Reverse by L.F.Day, BHM 3153, Eimer 1694, 53.55 grammes, GEF with a small spot and a small edge knock, boxed, Tercentenary of the Foundation of Edinburgh University 1884 57mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, BHM 3173, 93.22 grammes, EF/VF with some scratches on the reverse, British & Foreign Sailors Society 1893 39mm diameter in White Metal, Reverse: Bacchante in sail, 1882-92, unlisted by BHM 16.64 grammes, EF with some scuffs and scratches, pierced for suspension, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in gilt silver by J. Allen, Reverse: Presented by Ernest F.C.Hatch M.P. , unlisted by BHM , EF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, , EF pierced for suspension, with suspension ring, boxed, The National Rifle Association 1910 Obverse: archer and rifleman standing, Reverse: Imperial and Challenge Shield - Junior, legend: PRESENTED BY R.W.FENNELL, BHM 4479, EF boxed, Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with clasp, awarded for 10 years service, EF in Rhodium plated Cupro-Nickel, with clasp and ribbon, Service Medal of the Order of St. John cupro-nickel, Fine, once gilded, with incorrect ribbon
Medals (141) comprising Royal events White metal issues, with some Victorian issues, these mostly officially holed, Prize medals in base metal (15), and a larger group (107) of modern GB and World base metal issues, includes some up to 60mm, 70mm and 80mm diameter, in mixed circulated grades, some boxed of in modern slide cases, in mixed grades to UNC (total weight around 8 Kilos)
Medals 19th Century in White Metal (9) Battle of Salamanca 1812 41mm diameter by N.G.A. Brenet, BHM 735, Good Fine with some corrosion and surface cracking, The Marquis of Anglesey 1815 41mm diameter by G. Mills and A.J.Depaulis, BHM 859, Fine/Good Fine with some edge knocks, A Scottish Soldier 1815 41mm diameter by E.J.Dubois (Mudie's National series, issued 1820), BHM 868, NVF/Good Fine, York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter by J.W & S., BHM 1362, GVF with some scratches, Accession of William IV 1830 55mm diameter by E. Thomason, BHM 1423, NVF with some scratches, Opening of London Bridge 1831 27mm diameter by B. Wyon, BHM 1545, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 63mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, VF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 44mm diameter by Davis, BHM 2196, VF, Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2580, VF with a small area of corrosion on the obverse
Medals (5) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock/ W.Wyon, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, 75.13 grammes, About EF with a scratch on the obverse portrait, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 56mm diameter in silver by L. Durbin, Obverse Bust left diademed, ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE 1952-1977, Reverse: The new Hybrid-Tea rose, THE THINGS WHICH I HAVE HERE BEFORE PROMISED, I WILL PERFORM AND KEEP SO HELP ME GOD Eimer 2136, Matt finish UNC with some toning, in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 38mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, nFDC toned, numbered and hallmarked on the edge, boxed with certificate, Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 38mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin (2) nFDC boxed, one with certificate, numbered and hallmarked on the edges
Medals 20th Century (11) Battle of Trafalgar 150th Anniversary 1955 58mm diameter in silver by P.Vincze, Eimer 2095, BHM 4464, A/UNC, William and MaryTercentenary Medal 1988 60mm diameter in silvered bronze Obverse: Portraits facing, Reverse: A fleet of ships sailing, Crowned WM monogram above,, EF, Tutankhamun 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Tomb 1972 51mm diameter in Silver Gilt, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, EF, hallmarked and numbered 1516 on the edge, William Shakespeare (c.1964) Antony and Cleopatra 56mm diameter in gilded bronze, by P.Vincze, 76.85 grammes, UNC, William Shakespeare (c.1964) The Merchant of Venice 56mm diameter in gilded bronze, by P.Vincze, UNC, Pablo Picasso Centenary of his Birth 1981 80mm diameter in bronze by Jose de Moura, UNC, Harlech Castle undated (c.1980) 56mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC, Bureau Veritas 100th Anniversary 1828-1928, 72mm diameter in bronze, by Mauger, VF with some surface marks and toning in places, Netherlands 40th Anniversary of Liberation - Erasmus undated (c.1954) 50mm diameter in bronze by Voorschoten, 59.88 grammes, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 51mm diameter in bronze by H. Dropsy, Eimer 2087b, EF, Israel The Third Pablo Casals International Violoncello Competition 1961 59mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, EF
Coinex Silver Medal 1988 65mm diameter 5oz. Silver Proof Obverse: Britannia seated left with trident and shield, Reverse: English and Dutch sailing ships, with portraits of William and Mary conjoined, within an oval above. .999 SILVER 5 OUNCES FINE below. nFDC with some small tone spots and a gentle edge bruise, in the green Royal Mint box of issue, with certificate stating that the medal is struck in .999 Silver. Only 500 pieces struck
Medals 20th Century in silver (4) Rochdale Pioneers - 150 Years of Co-Operation 1844-1994 51mm diameter.925 in silver UNC in a Royal Mint box, Britannia Commemorative Society (3) Alfred The Great, Duke of Wellington and Lord Nelson issues Prooflike UNC with some toning, in the plastic holders
Prize Medal 1924 Royal Tournament - Tug of War 130 Stone, Royal Navy, R.N.B.P. Portsmouth to A.B.T. Maguire 32mm diameter in silver, 15.63 grammes, EF boxed, along with Modern Medals (5) The Safe Return of The SS Great Britain to Bristol 19th July 1970 39mm diameter in silver, 32.20 grammes, GEF, Kings and Queens - William Iundated (c.1970) 44mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello, 40.82 grammes, Prooflike UNC with some toning, English Ships Attack The Spanish Armada undated (c.1971) 45mm diameter in silver, Lustrous UNC, Captain James Cook 200th Anniversary of his Death 1979, 44mm diameter in gilt silver by G.A.Holman/Pinches, 38.69 grammes, UNC and lustrous with some tone spots, Admiral Nelson, Victor of Trafalgar, 45mm diameter in silver 37.62 grammes, prooflike UNC with minor toning in places, total weight over 205 grammes
Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Silver Medal by the Royal Mint impressive 60mm diameter avant-garde design with portrait, ships, flags and compass comes wit box, certificate and display stand Unc as made
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue by G.W de Saulles after T.Brock/W.Wyon, 83.65 grammes, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, NVF cleaned with some contact marks and hairlines scratches, in the red Royal Mint box
Coronations and Jubilees (13) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, A/UNC toned, in the red box of issue, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817, BHM 3506, NVF/VF, Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in silver by T.Fattorini, VF, Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in bronze by Rowntree's Ltd, EF/GEF with a stain on the obverse, boxed, Coronation of George V 1911 Halifax local issue 39mm diameter in White metal A/UNC pierced for suspension, in the original pale blue box, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 31mm diameter in silver, EF lightly cleaned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson NEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 38mm diameter in White Metal, NVF/VF with some scuffs, pierced for suspension, boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 57mm diameter in bronze by Spink & Son. Eimer 2086, BHM 4448, GEF in the card box of issue, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 34mm diameter in bronze (3) Reverse: ER monogram within a wreath, UNC (2), the third EF with some verdigris patches, all boxed
Coronation Medals (6) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, VF with some spots and surface marks, in the Royal Mint box of issue, this worn with some tears, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, UNC with a minor spot on the reverse, in the box of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922, BHM 4022, GEF with some thin scratches in the fields, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson (2) Reverse: Britannia standing, holding crown aloft, Eimer 2047var. EF and UNC, both boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 37mm diameter in bronze by A.Toft, BHM 4443, GVF with some scratches, boxed
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 164.03 grammes, BHM 2447, NEF
Medals 18th and 19th Century (8) comprising Cathedrals and Abbeys (4) York Minster - Choir of York Minster Destroyed by Fire 1840 45mm diameter by Hardy, BHM 1990, 30.85 grammes, EF or near so with some scuffs, Canterbury Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2367, 104.29 grammes, VF with some flaking in places, Ely Cathedral undated (c.1841-1850), 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2376, 102.24 grammes, VF with uneven surfaces and some surface cracks, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) by J. Davis BHM 2373, 106.69 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise and some unevenness to the surfaces, along with Horne Tooke, J. Thelwall and T.Hardy Acquitted of High Treason 1794 37mm diameter in Pewter, BHM 377, 29.28 grammes, VF with some surface marks and edge knocks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 33mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2631, 11.80 grammes, GVF with some surface marks, Marriage of The Princess Royal to Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2630, VF with some blistering, Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 52mm diameter in White Metal by T.Ottley, BHM 2811, 35.08 grammes, GVF
Exhibitions and related in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 54mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2454, Good Fine with surface marks, The Great Exhibition 1851 43mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2436, NEF and lustrous, listed as RR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2424, GVF/NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore BHM 2426 Good Fine, holed, The Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1852, 45mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, , BHM 2508, NVF with uneven surfaces, listed as RRR by BHM, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, Good Fine, holed, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF with some surface marks and scratches, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2717, Good Fine/NVF holed for suspension, International Exhibition 1862, 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2740, NEF/EF and lustrous, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346,Good Fine with some surface marks
Queen Victoria (10) Coronation 1838 49mm diameter in White Metal, by J. Davis, BHM 1811, Good Fine with some blistering, pierced for suspension, Coronation 1838 46mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, GVF with uneven surfaces and minor blistering, Visit to France 1843 26mm diameter in bronze, by V.M. Borrell, unlisted by BHM, but similar in style to the 'Visit to Belgium' medal described as BHM 2090 by the same medallist, EF with pleasing tone, Opening the Coal Exchange 1849 27mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, BHM 2356, , NEF, RoyalGolden Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, NEF/EF and lustrous, boxed, Victorian Era Exhibition 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, BHM 3624, VF with some edge knocks, Diamond Jubilee 1897 32mm diameter, unsigned, in Silver? Obverse: Veiled head left, above sprays of laurel, Reverse: Crowned Royal shield with five smaller shields of colonies, unlisted by BHM, similar in style to BHM 3595, GVF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F,.Bowcher BHM 3517, NEF/EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 Aston Manor by Vaughton 40mm diameter in White metal by Vaughton, BHM 3569, GVF with an edge bruise, Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze by A. Miesch, BHM 3546, Good Fine, pierced for suspension
Medals in bronze (26) 600th Anniversary of the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance 1973 90mm diameter by Vasco Bernardo, UNC, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary 1978 by D. Cornell for the Royal Commonwealth Society, the reverse with 43 effigies of King and Queens of England back to Edward The Confessor, Lustrous UNC with Franklin Mint certificate, College of Arms Quincentenary Medal 1484-1984 by N. Mainwaring, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, The Great Western Railway 150th Anniversary 1985 63mm diameter by R. Lowe, UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Queen's Award For Export 1987, 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate, Dublin City Millennium 988-1988 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint (2) both UNC with Royal Mint certificates, one boxed, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin 950th Anniversary 1988 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, UNC with certificate, no box, Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 1588-1988 63mm by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box with certificate, City of London 800 Years of Mayoralty 1989 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Mint Directors' Conference 1990 63mm diameter by J. Lobban, Eimer 2169, Toned UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Bicentenary of the Launch of the Original Lifeboat 1790-1990 63mm diameter, toned bronze UNC in the box of issue with certificate, France - Eurotunnel First Junction 1990 72mm diameter, UNC, no box or certificate, 350th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Isaac Newton 1992 63mm diameter by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC, in the box of issue with certificate, Millennium of the Office of High Sheriff 63mm diameter 1992 by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Tercentenary of the Birth of JohnHarrison 1693-1993 63mm diameter by the Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Tower Bridge 1994 Centenary Medal 1894-1994 63mm diameter by I. Rank-Broadley, Eimer 2186, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, National Trust Centenary 1895-1995 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue with certificate, R.J.Mitchell - Designer of the Spitfire Aircraft, Centenary of His Birth 1895-1995 63mm diameter by Avril Vaughan/John Lobban, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Women's Institutes Centenary 1897-1997 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Llantrisant - 650th Anniversary of the Granting of the Town Charter 63mm diameter, by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the box of issue, no certificate, The Order of St. John Centenary 1999, 63mm diameter, by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC, Millennium 2000 63mm diameter, by F.Powell, Eimer 2200 Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Dhruva Mistry Millennium Medal 2000 63mm diameter on a heavy flan of 188.63 grammes, Toned UNC, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, The British Museum 250th Anniversary 2003 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 40th Anniversary of Decimalisation 2011 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Medals 20th Century in silver (2) End of Royal Mint Production at Tower Hill 1975 54mm diameter cast in silver, by R. Elderton, 925 silver, Eimer 2132 Matt finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter by B. Sindall, The Official Royal Mint issue, .925 silver, Eimer 2135, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate
White Metal (10) KingGeorge III Enters the 50th Year of His Reign 1809 by P.Kempson, BHM 643, VF with some contact marks, Death of Sir John Moore 1809 40mm diameter by P. Wyon, BHM 665, VF, Sir Thomas Picton 1812 41mm diameter by Mudie/Mills, BHM 730, VF with some surface cracking, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 Fine, Completion of the Thames Tunnel 1842 44mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2080, VF with some blistering, The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2549, NEF, The Great Exhibition 1851, 51mm diameter by Allen & Moore, for Maison Corr-Vander Maeren & Co. Brussels, (similar to BHM 2419), GVF with some spots and contact marks, Florence Nightingale 1854-1855 42mm diameter by J. Pinches, Eimer 1493, GVF with some spots and edge knocks, surface plugged on the reverse, Marriage of the Prince of Prussia to the Princess Royal 1858, 32mm diameter by J. Hinks BHM 2622, GVF with some contact marks, Centenary of Sunday Schools 1880, 44mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3088, Good Fine with some scratches in the fields, pierced for suspension
Medals 19th Century (9) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 64mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1810 by J. Davis, Fine with some corrosion, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 45mm diameter in White metal by T.Halliday BHM 1822, NVF with some spots, holed for suspension, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 35mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 1842, Eimer 1313, GVF holed for suspension, Marriage of Queen Victoria 1840 42mm diameter in White Metal by W.J.Taylor, BHM 1918, GVF and lustrous with some edge nicks, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 42mm diameter in White Metal by Pinches, BHM 2626, VF, Marriage of The Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 54mm diameter in White Metal by J. Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, Reverse: MARRIED 25th JAN 1858, a flaming torch below, a wreath and shields below, unlisted by BHM or Eimer, NVF with some spots and contact marks, International Exhibition of Fine Arts 1873 70mm diameter in gilt White metal by G.T.Morgan after J. Gamble, BHM 2964, NEF, Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal by EW.O.Lewis, BHM 3257, Fine with uneven surfaces and some edge bruises, holed for suspension, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher for Spink & Son, BHM 3512, NVF/VF
Medals 20th Century (10) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 56mm diameter in gilt bronze, The Lord Mayor of London Medal 1972-73 51mm diameter in gilt bronze, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, End of World War II 40th Anniversary 1986 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, 900th Anniversary of The Domesday Book 63mm diameter in bronze, 63mm diameter by The Royal Mint, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of KingHenry VIII 1991 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, 350th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir Isaac Newton 1992 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, William Morris Centenary of his Death 1996 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by Robert Elderton, for The Royal Mint, Total Eclipse of the Sun 1999 50mm diameter by Bigbury Mint, The Choice is Ours, undated 63mm diameter in bronze, by The Royal Mint, Millennium Bronze Medal 2000 63mm diameter Reverse: Dandelion clock, by Felicity Powell, A/UNC to UNC in the boxes of issue, some with certificates
Medals 20th Century (10) Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 1987 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 1990 63mm diameter in bronze by The Royal Mint, Intercity London to Bristol 1841-1991 63mm diameter in bronze gilt by The Royal Mint, Investiture of Prince Charles as The Prince of Wales 25th Anniversary 1994, 63mm diameter in toned bronze by The Royal Mint, National Museum of Wales - Opening of the Courtyard Galleries 1993 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, The Choice is Ours, undated 63mm diameter in bronze, by the Royal Mint, Centenary of the Women's Institute 1997 63mm diameter in toned bronze, Tercentenary of the Eddystone Lighthouse 1998 63mm diameter in toned bronze, by The Royal Mint, Dhuvra Mistry Millennium Medal undated (2000) 63mm diameter in toned bronze, The British Art Medal Society runner-up design which was also adopted for this Royal Mint Medal, Millennium Bronze Medal 2000 63mm diameter Reverse: Dandelion clock, by Felicity Powell, A/UNC to UNC, all in the Royal Mint boxes of issue, some with certificates
Tercentenary of the Revival of the Order of The Thistle 1687-1987 63mm diameter in sterling silver, by The Royal Mint, Matty Finish UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Intelligence Corps 50th Anniversary 1990 63mm diameter in bronze by the Royal Mint, toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, no certificate
Badges and Medals a mixed group (26) includes Special Constabulary Bronze Medal with Long Service 1940 clasp on the ribbon, a Royal Automobile Club pair of elliptical badges with text 'Will Finder kindly write to The Royal Automobile Club quoting No. A 16618 Pall Mall, London. S.W.1', these in excellent condition, also includes some enamelled items some of these with a Northern theme, includes Bradford, West Riding and Keighley , some by Fattorini and Sons, in mixed grades
Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 73mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped bust of Sir Thomas Gresham left, EMPORIVM REGIVM A. THOMA GRESHAM EQ. AVRGIVE LONDIENSI CONDITVM A.S. MDLXXI, Reverse: Statue of Queen Victoria in long robes, holding orb and sceptre before the Royal Exchange. Above: REST. ET. APERT. AVSP. VICTORIA REG. On the plinth of the statue: A:S. MDCCCXLIV /XXVIII OCT. BHM 2185, Eimer 1390, EF with some small spots
Exhibitions and related, in White Metal (10) The Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter by W.J.Taylor, BHM 2459, Eimer 1463, VF/GVF with an edge bruise, The Great Palace for the Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter unsigned, Obverse: Allan, Son & Co. 69 to 71 St. Paul's , London, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, unlisted by BHM, VF holed for suspension, the reverse with light graffiti, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 41mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2609 GVF with some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 54mm diameter by T. Ottley, BHM 2736, NVF with surface marks and scratches, International Exhibition 1862 52mm diameter by G. Dowler, BHM 2725, Good Fine, International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter by T.Ottley, BHM 2733, VF, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2718, EF with an edge bruise and some contact marks, International Exhibition 1862 39mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2717, , Good Fine, RoyalJubilee Exhibition, Manchester 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, BHM 3346, VF with some scratches, Naval & Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 3734, Eimer 1858, About VF with some edge nicks and minor bruises
The Great Exhibition 1851 (2) the first 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert left, within an open wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851, BHM 2446, Eimer 1458, VF with pitted surfaces, the second 64mm diameter by Allen & Moore in White Metal, gilded, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert right within a wide ornate border PRINCE ALBERT CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, Reverse: A distant view of the Exhibition building. BHM 2418, VF gilded
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Three muses seated surrounded by objects symbolising the various subjects of the exhibition. Reverse: EXHIBITION OF / ART TREASURES / OF THE / UNITED KINGDOM / OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5th 1857, 104.30 grammes, BHM 2606, the reverse legend double struck, EF with some small edge nicks
Medals in bronze (3) International Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: Diademed draped bust of Queen Victoria left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES. In exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30TH 1857, BHM 2607, VF with some scratches by the reverse rim, RoyalJubilee Exhibition 1887 45mm diameter by Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Diademed veiled head of Queen Victoria left, ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: View of the exhibition buildings, In Exergue: OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE / & PRINCESS OF WALES / MAY 3RD 1887, BHM 3346, VF with some thin scratches in the fields, Coronation of George V 1911 Obverse: bust left, conjoined, crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia facing leaning on a sword, two allegorical figures, one holding sword and scales of justice, the other empties a cornucopia over a globe, GVF
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, The official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, EF with some light surface residue in places, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
White Metal (10) Coronation of William IV 1831 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1498, NVF/VF pierced for suspension, The Reform Bill 1832 51mm diameter by T.Halliday, BHM 1587, 54.77 grammes, Good Fine with some dirt and uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 65mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 1809 NVF with some edge knocks and with uneven surfaces, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 46mm diameter, unsigned, BHM 1842, NVF/VF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Re-Opening of the Royal Exchange 1848 60mm diameter by J. Davis, BHM 2176, GVF with some minor surface marks, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 63mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2605, VF with scratches in the fields, Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857 42mm diameter by Pinches, BHM 2606, NVF with some spots, pierced for suspension, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter by Allen & Moore, BHM 2415, Fine with surface marks, pierced for suspension, International Exhibition 1862 50mm diameter by A.Bovy, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria left VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building, Exergue: UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION OF LONDON 1862, MASSONNET EDITOR below, VF/GVF, boxed, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter by F. Bowcher, BHM 3514, GVF with some contact marks
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, EF lightly cleaned with a scratch in the reverse field, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 64mm diameter in silver by E. Fuchs, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined, crowned and draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A female figure seated, right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 JUNE 1902 and bearing the Royal arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond, , above: a radiate crown, Eimer 1870, BHM 3772, Good Fine with some contact marks and hairlines
Medals 20th and 21st Century (9) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 Maidstone, Presented by Sir Francis Evans M.P. a local issue 39mm diameter in White metal, 16.51 grammes, Fine, holed, University of Sheffield 1905 39mm diameter in White Metal by Spink & Son. BHM 3909, 21.96 grammes, VF the reverse with some scratches, holed, Royal Visit and Opening of Alexandra Dock 1907 51mm diameter in bronze by Spiridion & Son, Cardiff, Eimer 1900, BHM 3945, 52.14 grammes, NEF, Royal Visit to the City of Cardiff, 1912 44mm diameter in white metal, , 19.00 grammes, NVF pierced for suspension, on suspension ring, British Empire Exhibition 1924 51mm diameter in bronze by B.Mackennal/P. Metcalfe, Eimer 1987, BHM 4193, 65.85 grammes, NEF with some scratches in the obverse field, General Strike Service Medal 1926 51mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 2003, BHM 4210, 61.86 grammes, matt finish, A/UNC with a spot in the reverse field, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, by Turner & Simpson, BHM 4308, 46.01 grammes, NEF with an edge knock and an edge bruise, Festival of Britain Yachting Regatta 1951 award medal, uninscribed, 45mm diameter in silvered bronze, 43.94 grammes, EF with some toning, Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday 2016 60mm diameter in bronze, by P. Nathan, 112.37 grammes, UNC
The Elgin Marbles - Sacrifice, undated, 48mm diameter in White Metal, by E. Thomason, Obverse: The Royal Coat of Arms with supporters. THE ELGIN MEDALS DEDICATED BY PERMISSION TO HIS MAJESTY GEORGE IV, Reverse: a fragment of the frieze of the marbles, a Parthenon sculpture, three draped figures, one headless, sacrificing bull. BHM 1061 (part of a 48-piece set), VF
Medals in Silver (4) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897, 25mm diameter, The Official Royal Mint issue, 9.68 grammes, NVF once gilded, with an edge knock, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 12.66 grammes, EF, History of the Sea (c.1974) Henry Grace a Dieu, Great Warship of Henry VIII, 45mm diameter by J. Pinches, Prooflike nFDC with some toning, The Crimean War - Charge of the Light Brigade 1854 31mm diameter, Prooflike nFDC
Royal Academy of Music Prize Medal 41mm diameter in silver, awarded to Dorothy Joyce Chapman for Aural Training Sight-Playing 1930, EF toned, in a John Pinches fitted case
Medal Singles (13) a wide variety, comprising City of York 1900th Anniversary 39mm diameter in silver by Slade, Hampton & CO. UNC toned, boxed, The United Nations Peace Medal 1974 38mm diameter in silver, Lustrous UNC boxed with certificate, Calendar Medal 2001 75mm diameter in Brass by The Royal Mint, UNC boxed with certificate, The Moneyers 58mm diameter undated by The Royal Mint, UNC boxed, St. George's Day undated, 77mm diameter in bronze, uniface, by Bigbury Mint, Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary 2005 63mm diameter in bronze, Toned UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, Selby Abbey 900th Anniversary 1969 37mm diameter in cupro-nickel UNC boxed, Titanic Remembered, undated, 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel UNC in the Royal Mint pack of issue, still sealed, R.M.S. Titanic Commemorative medal 38mm diameter in base metal UNC in the folder of issue, City of York Souvenir Medal 38mm diameter in cupro-nickel by Sandhill, UNC on the card of issue, Whitbread Round The World Race 1989 39mm diameter in base metal by Award productions Ltd, UNC on the card of issue, EnglandRugby World Champions 2003 (2) Ben Cohen and Jason Robinson, both 38mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Westminster Cathedral 100 Years of Consecration 1910-2010 37mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, along with a 2-piece set 350th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Mayflower 1970 Southampton and Boston issues each 38mm diameter in base metal UNC in an unofficial slide case
Exhibition of Art Treasures, Manchester 1857, 63mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, Obverse: A view of the Exhibition buildings, EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: OPENED AT MANCHESTER / BY HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / PRINCE ALBERT / MAY 5TH. 1857, all within a wide border on which there is a wreath entwined with four shields on which are the following names: MURILLO, FLAXMAN, VAN DYKE, RUBENS, CELLINI, RAPHAEL, M.ANGELO, TURNER, Reverse: Three muses seated surrounded by objects symbolising the various subjects of the exhibition. BHM 2605, Eimer 1513, GVF with some contact marks and an edge nick, in a brass Pinches half-shell case
Primrose League Knight's Companion and Dames Order of Merit, gilt crown with crimson enamelling, in very good condition and full enamelling, in T.&J. Bragg box, along with Prize medals (7) Edinburgh Photographic Society 49mm diameter in bronze, awarded to J. Blanc 1893, EF boxed, National medal for Success in Art Awarded by the Board of Education 1905 to Fred Howarth for Measured Drawing, EF boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 47mm diameter in bronze, awarded for 100 Yards Class III, unnamed, UNC boxed, Christ's Hospital Sports 1920 39mm diameter awarded for Swimming, Standing Dive Open 2nd., unnamed, UNC boxed RoyalLancashire Agricultural Society 47mm diameter in bronze by Elkington, Manchester, A/UNC boxed, Herbert Lott Naval Trust medal 51mm diameter Mountbatten Wireless Award, to HMS Hallam 1984/5 UNC boxed, Royal Tournament Southern Command 1924 32mm diameter in bronze for Tug of War 130 Stone to Arty. L.Sgt. HG.Dedman, UNC boxed
Modern issues (3) 350th Anniversary of the Barometer 1993 85mm diameter in cast bronze by the Royal Mint, matt finished UNC, Handel's Messiah 250th Anniversary of the First Performance 1993 92mm diameter in cast bronze, an enormous 692 grammes, matt finished UNC, Cats - The Musical 82mm diameter in cast bronze by The Royal Mint a 2 part medal. the top part in the shape of a dustbin lid, images of singing cats inside, total weight an enormous 750 grammes, matt finished UNC, only 200 minted, each in a Royal Mint box with certificates
Presentation of Colours to the RoyalMilitary College by Queen Charlotte 1813 41mm diameter in copper by T. Webb and N. Brenet, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of York left, FIELD MARSHALL F. DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Queen presenting colours to the students at the college. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. Exergue: Facade of the college and 1802, the date of it's foundation. BHM 769, Eimer 1035, UNC or very near so with some small spots and rim nicks. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820
Medals - Tower Mint (47) Nickel Silver (42) and Bronze (5) the vast majority are 44mm diameter issues, Nickel Silver issues as follows:- Osborne House (2), The Tower of London (3), Edinburgh Castle (2), Windsor Castle, Windsor Castle - St. George's Chapel, St. Paul's Cathedral, York Minster, Richmond Castle, Balmoral Castle, Stirling Castle (2), Sandringham (2), Whitby Abbey, Selby Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey, Fountains Abbey, Canterbury Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral, Durham Cathedral, Chester Cathedral, Alnwick Castle, Bronte Parsonage, Holyrood House Abbey & Palace, Broadlands - Home of Lord Mountbatten, 1981 Royal Wedding Edition (2), St. Paul's Cathedral - 1981 Royal Wedding Edition, Metropolitan Police (2), Queen Elizabeth II Ship, HMS Belfast, John Wesley 250th, Great Railway Exhibition 1980, The Royal Scottish Legion, Cabinet War Rooms, British Legion Diamond Jubilee 1981, Salisbury Cathedral Seal of the Dean and Charter, Wells cathedral - Seal of the Dean and Charter, Bronze issues (5) Mary Queen of Scots, City of Bath, Canterbury CathedralWindsor Castle and Portsmouth - Flagship of Maritime England, EF to Lustrous UNC in the boxes of issue
Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842, 61mm diameter in bronze by T. Halliday, published by Hyam Hyams, Obverse: Façade of the Royal Exchange ROYAL EXCHANGE, In exergue: BUILT BY Sr. THOS. GRESHAM 1566 / DESTROYED BY THE FIRE OF LONDON / REBUILT 1669. AGAIN BURNT / JANY. 10 1838, Reverse: Facade of a building NEW ROYAL EXCHANGE, In exergue THE FOUNDATION STONE LAID BY / H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / JANUARY 17. 1842, BHM 2076, About EF with some contact marks and some scratches in the field
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert within oval medallions divided by Royal Arms and scrolls, View of exhibition buildings and inscription within an open wreath PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGNED BY / JOSEPH PAXTON ESQRR. F.L.S. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & Co. Around: EXHIBITION OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. LONDON. 1851. Reverse: Britannia standing on a seashore, right hand resting on a beehive, on a globe, left hand holding olive branch, ship to the left, and engine to the right, 162.85 grammes, BHM 2447, GVF with some blistering in places
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249, UNC and attractively toned, in the red box of issue
The Great Exhibition 1851 74mm diameter in White Metal, by T. Ottley, Obverse: Bare head of Prince Albert left, within an open wreath HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of the Exhibition building. BHM 2446, Eimer 1458, NEF with and edge knock and some minor surface residue within the wreath
Medals 20th Century (3) The College of Arms 500th Anniversary 1484-1984 81mm diameter in toned bronze, UNC (no case), This Fragile Earth undated (1992) 70mm diameter in cast toned bronze by Dawn Shara Gulyas UNC in a Royal Mint box with certificate, 250th Anniversary of the First Performance of Handel's Messiah 1993, 92mm diameter in toned cast bronze by Michelle Fernandez, UNC in a Royal Mint box with certificate, Seal - Queen Victoria - Great Seal of the Realm 77mm diameter in 'antique' bronze UNC in an East India Company box with certificate
The Great Exhibition 1851 Exhibitors Medal, 45mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: bare head of Prince Albert left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION. Reverse: A dove upon a globe inscribed EXHIBITOR within a wreath. EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. MDCCCLI. Edge: UNITED KINGDOM. CLASSES 12 & 15. No. 90. BHM 2463, VF, the obverse with some contact marks and surface residue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in gold, by G.W. de Saulles, after T. Brock/W.Wyon the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 90.56 grammes, UNC or near so, the obverse with some thin scratches on the portrait, the matt finish fields with signs of die polishing, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 26mm diameter in gold by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock, Reverse: W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.98 grammes, Good Fine, cleaned and scuffed with some rim damage indicating possibly once in a mount
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, 83.69 grammes, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, UNC or very near so with some small nicks, in the red box of issue, a very pleasing example
Medals and Medalets (16) comprising Death of George I 1830 35mm in White Metal, by W. Bain, BHM 1372, Fine with some corrosion, Erection of the Wellington Statue at The Royal Exchange 1844, 44mm diameter in White Metal BHM 2193 NVF with some corrosion, 50th Anniversary of the Penny Post 1840-1890 Obverse: Veiled Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: PRESENTED BY J.W. PALMER 281 STRAND LONDON, VF, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3692, GVF, Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1830 Obverse: Bust of George Stephenson left, Reverse: Train crossing viaduct Exergue: Liverpool and Manchester railway opened Sept 15 1830 46mm diameter in white Metal, Fine, Celebration of the Railway Centenary Darlington 1825-1925 32mm in white metal old and modern trains either side, GVF holed for suspension, Medalets (8) Caroline, Queen Consort of George IV 1821 25mm in brass, Fine, Rt.Hon. George Canning M.P. 1827 26mm in brass, Fine, Frederick, Duke of York, Died Jan 5th 1827, 25mm in brass, Good Fine, Earl Grey 1830 By Trampling on Liberty I Lost the Reins Good Fine with some scratches, George IV Died June 26 1830 25mm in brass, Good Fine, cleaned, William IV and Queen AdelaideCoronation 1831 24mm in brass Fine, Duke of Wellington death 1852 25mm in brass Good Fine, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 25mm in brass Fine, Thomas Attwood, Founder of the Political Union, Parliamentary Reform 1832 41mm diameter in white metal by T. Halliday, BHM 1563, Good Fine, holed for suspension, along with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Bird and Tree Day Prize medal 38mm in white metal VF
Liverpool Pitt Club 1814 54mm diameter in bronze, by T.Wyon Jnr after J.Nollekens, Obverse: Bust left RT. HONBLE. WILLIAM PITT LIVERPOOL PITT CLUB 1814, Reverse: peace and Victory flying right, crowning Britannia who protects Commerce and Europe, Discord lies at her feet, BRITAIN VICTORIOUS, TYRANNY OVERTHROWN, EUROPE PROTECTED . PEACE RESTORED, In Exergue a rose, thistle and shamrock united by a single stem, BHM 827, 64.21 grammes, GVF, rated RRR by BHM in bronze, along with True Blue Club Badge 1812, 40mm diameter in copper, by T.Wyon Jnr. Obverse: Female figures of Religion with cross and Justice with sword, holding royal crown over fasces. Scroll with moto and pole-axe STRONG BY UNION on a ribbon, 35.50 grammes, EF
Medals and Tokens a varied group (14) Opening of the Crystal Palace 1854 63mm diameter in bronze by G.G. Adams, Good Fine, cleaned, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue GEF toned, in the Royal Mint envelope, British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd Centenary 1856-1956 38mm diameter in silver, EF hallmarked, comes with button from their uniform, Lord Kitchener 1916, 27mm in bronze by Legastelois, EF with suspension mount at the top, British Empire Union 1924 Reverse: Empire day May 24th 33mm diameter in bronze VF cleaned, France Ministry of Agriculture Jury Medal, undated, 50mm diameter in bronze, Miniature medal British Empire for Meritorious Service, George VI EF, Prize Medals (2) Sports- 400 Yards Relay to Bdsm. H. Dawson EF in a presentation box, Industry - Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd. presented to B. Dexter for 31 Years Service, 18.3 grammes of 0.925 silver, enamelled NEF/EF boxed, The Changing Face of Britain's Coinage completer medal 28.28 grammes of 0.925 silver Proof nFDC in London Mint Office box with certificate, Tokens (4) Halfpenny 18th Century Lincolnshire - Spalding 1794 Fine, Halfpennies 19th Century (3) Newton Silversmiths and Jewellers (2) both Fine, one cleaned, Essex - Walthamstow 1811 Reverse: Britannia within a wreath, Near Fine, along with a group of buttons (14) all with Britannia designs, includes Bank of England designs (4) and a Bank of England rectangular dish 123mm x 95mm with Britannia logo
ImperialService Medal, George VI type, awarded to Ernest Lake Staples, NEF/EF cleaned and retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, World War IBritish War Medal awarded to 36764 Pte. W.L. Sewell. K.R.RIF.C. , NEF, Victory Medal 1914-1919 awarded to M2-049467 Pte. H.H. Castle A.S.C. EF, World War I pair miniatures, mounted, for wearing, British Red Cross Society - For War Service 1914-1918 Reverse: INTER ARMA CARITAS EF, and Cap Badge South Wales Borderers with Egypt SWB emblem, VF with the rear clips missing
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