A collection of medals (120) an eclectic mix including Victorian, Edward VII, and George V examples including large copper pieces, others more recent including World such as Germany, Netherlands and Russia, a few are fantasies such as Peter The Great 1719 and a White Metal Lusitania, mixed grades most in high grades
GB and World Singles (15) and Sets (13) as follows: GB (4) Fifty Pence Gold Britannia 2015 1/40th oz. Gold Proof FDC on the Royal Mint card of issue, Two Pounds Silver Britannia 1999 UNC sealed, in a Westminster soft pouch, GB Twenty Pounds Silver 2014 Outbreak of World War ICentenary Lustrous UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day landings UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Solomon Islands Ten Dollars 1992 Queen ElizabethCoronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, St. Helena 25 Pence 1973 300th Anniversary of the Granting of the Royal Charter to the East India Company Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Guernsey Crown 1978 Royal Visit Silver Proof nFDC lightly toned, boxed with certificate, Canada Five Dollars 1976 MontrealOlympics - Fencing Lustrous UNC, in the black case of issue with certificate, Isle of Man One Pound 1978 Proof nFDC boxed, no certificate, Ireland Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce UNC in a slide case, Malta Pound 1979 UNC in a slide case, Austria (2) Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike Lustrous UNC, 25 Schilling 1958 Carlauer Weisbach EF, Germany - Third Reich Five Marks 1937G, Fine, USA Medal undated - Department of the Navy - United States Marine Corps - The Few, The Proud, Prooflike UNC, boxed, and Sets (13) GambiaProof Set 1971 (6 coins) nFDC to FDC cased, Ceylon Proof Set 1971 (7 coins) nFDC cased, in the yellow envelope as issued, Vatican Mint Set a 4-coin set mixed dates 1966-1973, 100 Lire 1966, 50 Lire 1982, 20 Lire 1981 and 10 Lire 1973 GEF to UNC, Greece 1998 (7 coins) 100 Drachma to One Drachma GVF to UNC in an unofficial case, Canada Mint Sets (2) 1967 (6 coins) UNC in the long plastic case, 1976 (6 coins) UNC in the long plastic case, Russia One Rouble a 6-coin set 1977 to 1980 Moscow Olympics a mixed date set VF to UNC, cased, Malta Mint Set 1972 (8 coins) UNC on a black presentation black card, Hong Kong Mint Set 1988 (7 coins) UNC in the folder of issue, Portugal 1974 a 2-coin set 250 Escudos and 100 Escudos UNC in the black folder as issued, China 'Old Coins' Fantasy Cash a 10-coin set one from each dynasty 1644-1911 in mixed circulated grades, United Kingdom Fantasy ECU Set 1992 a 7-coin set UNC on the card of issue, and Fantasy Maundy Set 1936 Edward VIII Lustrous UNC with attractive tone and some spots, boxed
200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo 2015 a 6-piece set by Worcestershire Medal Service, comprising Duke of Wellington Gold medal 22mm diameter, 7 grammes of 14 carat gold, Proof FDC, along with Medal George Regent, a modern replica of the Waterloo Medal 36mm in gold-layered bronze BU, and Monarchs of the Napoleonic Wars (4) depicting Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, King Frederick William III of Prussia and Tsar Alexander I of Russia, these 36mm in bronze and each with a reverse of the heraldic lion with WATERLOO below, all Lustrous UNC in the folder 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
GB and World old and new with recent commemorative cupro 5 Pounds crowns, cased EEC 1973 50 pences and more, earlier material includes Russia large 5 Kopecs 1765, Crown 1821 brooch mounted, and two 1935 crowns (lot)
World (7) German States (6) Prussia (3) Thaler 1861 Coronation of Wilhelm and Augusta KM#488 (2) About EF and Fine, Two Marks 1888A Friedrich KM#510 Lustrous EF, Munster - Cathedral Chapter Three Pfennigs 1760 KM#430 Good Fine/Fine, Hanover One Pfennig 1846B KM#201.1 Fine with some surface dirt, Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel One Pfennig 1852B KM#1142 Near Fine, Austria 25 Schillings 1955 Re-Opening of the National Theatre in Vienna KM#2880 A/UNC toned
Russia, Suzdal, Dmitri Konstantinovich (1360-1362) struck c.1770, 39mm in copper, by I.B. Gass, Obverse: bust facing, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, 21.58 grammes, GVF with some die flaws and die cracks
GB and World stamps an accumulation in 6 albums (many hundreds) along with an additional bag of loose stamps, many countries represented, includes GB with types back to Queen Victoria with a vast array of different subjects and themes, World with issues back to early 20th Century, includes Czechoslovakia, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Gibraltar, Dominica, South Africa, Rhodesia, Rhodesia & Nyasaland, Fiji, Barbados, Antigua, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Gambia, St. Vincent, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaya, Norfolk Island, British Guiana, Aden, Ghana, Dahomey, Mauritius, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, France, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Greece, Poland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Romania, Guernsey, Jersey, China, Mongolia, Mexico, Yemen, Philippines, USA, Rwanda, French Colonies, Cameroon, Martinique, Vietnam, Nigeria, Egypt, Monaco, Senegal, India, Ceylon, Pakistan, Gold Coast, Germany, Tonga, Zambia, Malta, Portugal, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Cuba, Liberia, Isle of Man, Uganda, Tonga, Russia, Grenada, Ecuador, Guatemala, Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Liberia, Reunion, Bolivia, Arab States, includes a group of overprinted examples, a mix of used and mint stamps, along with an album of postcards (105) GB and a few World types, includes some black-and-white and sepia toned
World Medals (6) Malaysia 'Greetings From Malaysia' medallion, undated, 51mm diameter in pewter, unsigned, VF, Ex-edge mount, removed from the top, Russia - Tretyakov Gallery 1856 (issued 1983) 60mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Facing portrait of Pavel Mikhaylovich Tretyakov, 1832-1898, Reverse: View of the building, toned UNC, Israel 20th Anniversary 1968 60mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Portraits of Bar-Lev and Dayan, 93.63 grammes, VF, USA Multinational Force and Observers medal undated (struck 1983) 40mm diameter in brass? Obverse: XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS, Reverse: Map of the Middle EastEgypt, Israel with SINAI central, American flag above, NEF, USA/Israel Multinational Force & Observers Sports medal 60mm diameter in gilt bronze, undated (1990), UNC boxed with wooden stand, Poland - Stefan Wyszynski, Erection of the statue of the Primate of the Millennium, 1986, 45mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Advertising Token - St. Maartens Cruise token 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: 'REDEEMABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFER', Reverse: The Courthouse, St. Maatens, GVF
GB and World Sets and Singles a varied group, comprising GB Royal Mint Year Set 2008 (7 coins) Royal Shield of Arms One Pound to One Penny, UNC in the wallet of issue, Russia Coin and Banknote Set 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics comprising 25 Roubles (4) 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 issues along with Banknote 100 Roubles Obverse: Olympic Arena and Snowboarder, aa prefix, Pick 274a, all UNC, in the box of issue with certificate, Kiribati Five Dollars 1997-2000/Samoa Five Tala 1997 the 2-part issue Tempura Metantur Silver Proofs UNC with handling marks, USA Half Dollar 1969D NEF/EF, GB Crowns (2) 1951 GEF, 1953 Fine, World Crown-sized (8) Jersey Five Shillings 1966 (2) NEF and A/UNC, Guernsey Five Pounds 2007 A/UNC, Isle of Man (2) 1995 Queen Mother 95th Birthday A/UNC, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC with handling marks, Gibraltar (3) Crown 1969 A/UNC, 2.8 Ecus 1993 Eurotunnel UNC, Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipPlatinum Wedding UNC with Wedding photograph on the reverse, Fantasy issues (8) Crown-sized issues from Wales (3) undated, in goldine and copper and cupro-nickel (?), and base metal issues from Ireland 1808, Scotland 1830, Ceylon 1830, Bermuda 1936, Wales/Europe 1992, many are INA issues GVF to UNC, along with Medallic issue, France - Francois Mitterrand 1916-1996 40mm diameter in silver plated copper, Lustrous UNC
Medals and Tokens (9) comprising Medals (3) Coronation of George IV 1821 21mm in bronze VG, Earl's Court - Gigantic Wheel 1899 32mm in bronze, by Spink, VF with some thin scratches, George II/Frederick II of Prussia, undated, 24mm in bronze, Fine, Countermarked (2) Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper, 3d Post Free, on Halfpenny 1799 (2) Fair and VG, Market Token Spitalfields, W. & H. Bailey, Five Shillings, undated, Fine, British Armed Forces Penny Token, undated, in bakelite, Fine, Germany POW Camp Sprottau Ten Pfennigs Token 31mm undated, in lead, Fine, and Gaming Counter 1797 'In Memory Of The Good Old Days' Fine
Medallic Covers - Medals of the Nations of the World, (30) comprising Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, issues from Czechoslovakia, Byelorussia, Central African Republic (2), Costa Rica (2), Ecuador, Gabon, Belgium, Algeria, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Gambia, Burundi, Finland, Comoros, Bahamas, Barbados, Botswana (2), Canada (2), Australia, Austria, Benin, France, Argentina, Brazil, Bhutan, Chad, Medallic Covers - International Society of Postmasters (3) Bermuda, Monaco and Colombia issues, Sterling Silver Proof medal and stamp, Great Explorers - Exploration of Space Sterling Silver Medal and stamp, all nFDC to FDC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Day of the Concorde comprising 39mm sterling silver medal and GB and Bahrain stamps, on the commemorative envelope as issued, with letter and booklet, Ingots - Great British Locomotives 48mm x 26mm in sterling silver (10) KingGeorge V, Green Arrow, Mallard, City of Birmingham, Prototype High Speed Train, WinstonChurchill, Locomotive No.2500, Oliver Cromwell, Electric Deltic Locomotive, Evening Star, Class 87 Electric Locomotive, FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots - The Great Sailing Ships of History 65mm x 42mm in sterling silver (4) each FDC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue, Ingots (2) - the first The Palace of Holyrood House, the second depicting Republic of IrelandLeinster Haouse and Netherlands Binnenhoff De Tweeden Kamer, both by The Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC on the cards of issue
World in Silver (23) all but one Crown-sized Ships and Explorers 1992-1997 comprising Niue Five Dollars 1992 Bounty, Tuvalu Twenty Dollars 1993 HMS Royalist, Russia (2) Three Roubles 1994 Nautical Chart, Three Roubles 1995 Roald Amundsen, Barbados Five Dollars 1995 European Settlement, Guinea-Bissau 50,000 Pesos 1996 The Cadamosto Caravel, Falkland Islands Five Pounds 1992 400th Anniversary of the First Sighting of the Falkland Islands, Portugal (3) 200 Escudos 1992 The New World, 200 Escudos 1995 Alfonso de Albuquerque, 200 Escudos 1994 Prince Henry the Seafarer, Turkey 50,000 Lira 1995 Piri Reis, Bulgaria 1000 Leva 1996 Kaliakra, Maldives 250 Rufiyaa 1995 Ibn Battuta, Cook Islands Five Dollars 1996 Tainui Catamaran, Samoa Ten Dollars 1992 Roggeveen, Cuba (2) Ten Pesos 1997 The Cravel of Vicente Yanes Pinzon, Ten Pesos 1996 Amerigo Vespucci, Djibouti 100 Francs 1996 The Nao, Bahamas Five Dollars 1993 Galleon, Oman One Rial 1996 The Three-Masted Sultanah, Belize Ten Dollars 1995 Carrack, Malta Five Pounds 1994 Valletta, Seychelles 25 Rupees 1993 Discovery of the Seychelles, all Silver Proofs, nFDC to FDC in an MDM box with certificates
World in Silver (24) all but three Crown-sized Ships and Explorers 1991-1996 comprising Cayman Islands Two Dollars 1994 200th Anniversary of the Wreck of the Ten Sails, Maldives (2) 250 Rufiyaa 1995 Ibn Battuta, 100 Rufiyaa 1993 Cutty Sark, Tuvalu Twenty Dollars 1993 HMS Royalist, Canada One Dollar 1991 HMS Frontenac, Russia (2) Three Roubles 1994 Nautical Chart, Three Roubles 1995 Roald Amundsen, Falkland Islands Five Pounds 1992 400th Anniversary of the First Sighting of the Falkland Islands, Niue Ten Dollars 1992 Cook's Pacific Voyages, Tonga One Pa'anga 1993 La Princesa, Fiji Ten Dollars 1993 William Bligh - Discovery of Fiji, Tokelau Five Dollars 1993 HMS Pandora, Hungary 1000 Forint 1995 Halbleany, Portugal 200 Escudos 1995 Alfonso de Albuquerque, Latvia Ten Latu 1995 The Julia Maria, Kiribati Five Dollars 1996 John Byron, Djibouti (2) 100 Francs 1994 Frigate, 100 Francs 1996 The Nao, Samoa Ten Dollars 1994 Comte de la Perouse, Egypt Five Pounds 1994 Sailing Boat of Queen Chnemtamun, Guinea-Bissau 50,000 Pesos 1996 The Cadamosto Caravel, Solomon Islands Ten Dollars 1994 The Swallow, Turkey 50,000 Lira 1995 Piri Reis, Bulgaria 1000 Leva 1996 Kaliakra, all Silver Proofs, UNC to FDC, a few with toning, in an MDM box with certificates
GB and World Promoters items, a varied group, comprising Windsor Mint Medallic - Civitas Vaticana a 6-piece set (2009-2013) each 70mm diameter weighing 110 grammes, each reverse with a coloured classical design and gold plated inlay of Vatican coins, each obverse with inset gemstones, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificates, Rugby League Centenary 1895-1995 a 22-piece set of pin badges, the designs based on the late Victorian era collector cards, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, United Kingdom Pattern Euro Sets by INA Ltd. (6) 2002 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent (2 sets), 2003 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, the 50 Cent, 20 Cent and Ten Cent all with obverses featuring an Equestrian portrait of the Queen (2 sets), 2006 (9 coins) Five Euros to One Euro Cent, Patina Series Fantasy Double Florin sets by INA Ltd. (2) each a 6-coin set comprising Fantasy Pattern Double Florins of Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI and Elizabeth II, the reverses similar to the 1887 original coins, all 36mm diameter in copper, Lustrous UNC in slide cases, GB and World Crown-sized Fantasy issues by INA Ltd. (6) 2012 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II types comprising issues from GB (2) both with different reverses, Scotland, Wales, Australia and New Zealand, in Platinum coloured alloy, Lustrous UNC on the cards of issue, GB Fantasy Crown medals - Centenary of the Beginning of World War I by INA Ltd (2) Lustrous UNC in the wallets of issue, Medals - Buckingham Palace Opening (13) 39mm diameter in base metal by the Royal Mint, 1994 (2), 1995 (2), 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint folders of issue, Windsor Mint Medallic issues (10) Predecimalization Coins (6) in cupro-nickel with Gold-plated Pre-Decimal coin inlaid, Sixpence, Pennies (3), Halfpenny and Farthing, European Money - GB Cupro-Nickel with inlaid Decimal One Penny gold plated, British Banknotes (2) each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, Twenty Pounds Edward Elgar and Five Pounds Elizabeth Fry, UNC with coloured notes on the reverse, British History Five Pounds 1839 Una and the Lion, a fantasy issue, all UNC many Prooflike, 8 with certificates, Fantasy Twopence 1797 a huge 118mm issue in copper Lustrous UNC, Medals in base metal (9) all but one are modern issues, includes Prize Medals (unawarded) (3) in mixed grades, Medallic First Day Covers (9) issued 1997, comprising Henry VIII and his Six Wives (7) Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves, Jane Seymour, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr and Anne Boleyn 39mm diameter medals in cupro-nickel UNC each on the commemorative envelope with First Class stamp, World Wildlife Fund 1986 Tiger (Panthera Tigris) 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel and Russia 50 Rouble stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, St. Kitts & Nevis/East Caribbean States comprising East Caribbean States One Dollar 1981 UNC and St. Kitts Ten cent stamp, UNC on the envelope as issued, text on reverse in German, First Day Covers (2) Henry VIII - The Great Tudor, issued 1997, 6x first Class stamps, one each with portrait of Henry VIII's wives, UNC on the commemorative envelope as issued, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 10th Anniversary 1979 postmarked Monday 2nd July 1979 (no postal services on Sunday 1st July) UNC as issued
World and GB Crown-sized (20) includes 15 in silver, all with a Naval theme, comprising Europe - United Kingdom 25 Ecu 1994 Fantasy Silver UNC, Bermuda (2) Crown 1959 Lustrous UNC, One Dollar 2000 Tall Ships - Bermuda UNC, Spain Five Ecus 1996 Coca de Mataro Silver Proof nFDC, LiberiaTwenty Dollars 2000 Vasa Silver Proof, GB Five Pound Crown 2005 Trafalgar Cupro-Nickel Proof nFDC, Russia Three Roubles 1994 Route of the Expedition Silver Proof, St. Helena Tercentenary 1973 UNC, Newfoundland Fantasy Dollar 1936 Edward VIII Cupro-Nickel Lustrous UNC, Bermuda Fantasy Dollar 1936 Edward VIII Silver Proof X#2b nFDC with some hairlines and light toning, Tonga One Pa'anga 1993 La Princesa Silver Proof FDC, Falkland IslandsFive Pounds 400th Anniversary of First Sighting Silver Proof FDC, Tuvalu Twenty Dollars 1993 HMS Royalist Silver Proof, Vanuatu 50 Vatu 1993 The Boudeuse Silver Proof FDC, Tokelau Five Tala 1993 HMS Pandora Silver Proof, Jersey (3) Five Pounds 2003 History of the Royal Navy - Sir Francis Drake Silver Proof with coloured flag on the reverse nFDC retaining almost full mint brilliance, Five Pounds 2004 History of the Royal Navy - HMS Victory Silver Proofs with coloured flags on the reverse (2) nFDC to FDC, Medals (2) undated HMS Ark Royal by Pinches, 45mm diameter 40.00 grammes of 0.925 Silver nFDC, The Mary Rose Trust - The Mary Rose 1511-1545, 44mm diameter in cupro-nickel, Lustrous UNC with light toning
World (71) Denmark (3) Five Kroner (2) 1960 KM#852 Frederik IX Silver Wedding Anniversary EF,1964 Wedding of Princess Anne Marie KM#854 A/UNC, Two Ore 1874 Fine, Cuba (2) Peso 1935 Near Fine, 1953 VG with scratches, IrelandTen Shillings 1966 (3) NEF (2) and GVF, Guyana Ten Dollars 1976 Silver Proof nFDC toned, Cyprus Nine Piastres 1901 Near Fine, Sudan20 Piastres (2) AH1315/8 Fine, AH1312/12 Fine, Russia Kopek 1797 VG or better, cleaned, South Africa (3) Shillings (2) 1927 VG, 1928 VG, Threepence 1940 VG/Near Fine, Finland Markka (2) 1965S Fine, 1968 VF/Fine with some surface residue, Austria (4) 20 Schillings 1965 VF/GVF, Ten Schillings (2) 1958 Good Fine, 1967 Fine, Three Kreuzer 1840A Fair, holed, Barbados Five Dollars 1973 Silver Proof UNC toned, Spain Five Pesetas 1871 (Year 74) Near Fine, LuxembourgTen Cents 1855 Fine, Portugal (4) Five Escudos 1947 Near Fine, 20 Reis (3) 1848 Fine with dirty surfaces, 1891 (2) both VG one cleaned, Egypt (11) 40 Para (3) AH1277/10 (3) Fine (2), the third Near Fine and cleaned, 20 Para (6) AH1277/3 (2) both Fine, AH1277/4 Near Fine, AH1277/5 Fine, AH1277/6 Fine, AH1277/9 About Fine, Ten Para (2) AH1277/7 Fine, cleaned, AH1277/9 Fine, Indian States - IndoreHalf Anna 1887 VG, Italy Ten Centesimi 1866 OM VG, CanadaOne Cent 1859 Fine, Norway (2) Five Ore 1876 Fine, Two Ore 1876 Fine, France Ten Centimes 1855W Near Fine, Guernsey (3) Four Doubles (2) 1830 Near Fine, 1889 Fine, One Double 1830 Good Fine, Jersey 1/24th Shilling 1877 NF/VG, Argentina Two Centavos 1884 Fine, Spain Ten Centimos (5) 1870 (2) VG and Near Fine, 1877 OM Fine, 1878 OM Fine, Sweden Five Ore (3) 1876 Fine, 1892 Fine, 1899 Fine, Canada (9) Nova Scotia Penny 1856 LCW VG/Fine, New Brunswick (3) Pennies (2) 1854 Near Fine and About Fine, both cleaned, Halfpenny 1843 Near Fine, cleaned, Bank of Upper Canada (5) Pennies (3) 1857 (3) NVF/VF and Fine/Good Fine (2), Halfpennies 1854 Plain 4 (2) Near Fine and Fine, GibraltarCrowns (3) 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday (3) each with different designs A/UNC to UNC
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
Medals 18th to 20th Century (9) a wide variety, comprising Denmark - Dukes and Duchesses of Lorraine - Nicolaus and Christina of Denmark undated (c.1720) 47mm diameter in bronze, VF, German States - Prussia Frederick The Great - REGINA INGRATA, 43mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Death of Sir John Moore 1809, 41mm diameter in bronze by G. Mills and J.A.Couriguer, (Mudie's series of National medals) BHM 666, Good Fine, Death of Queen Caroline 1821 55mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 1144, , Fine, pierced for suspension with mount attached, Queen Victoria Visit to Manchester 1851 52mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, , BHM 2415 NVF with some surface cracking, pierced for suspension, Handel Festival - Crystal Palace 1857, 41mm diameter in bronze by Pinches, named on the edge to G.Alsept, Performer, possibly as a ticket or pass for the event, BHM 2597, , NEF with some toning in places, George Frederic Handel Centenary Commemoration - Crystal Palace 1859, 51mm diameter in bronze, by W.J.Taylor,named on the edge to C. Lawrence, Performer, BHM 2656, Eimer 1527, Good Fine with some gentle edge bruises, in a blue card round case, Department of Science and Art, Queen's Medal 1856 55mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, awarded to Fanny E. Grinling, Norwich, 1864, Stages 5B, 10B, Eimer 1511, NEF in the black box of issue, Sinking of the S.S. Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter cast, in lead, Eimer 1941A, BHM 4118, EF, Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 72mm diameter in bronze by A.B.Pegram, Eimer 1949, BHM 4127, A/UNC
World a small group (5) Straits SettlementsOne Dollar 1908 KM#26 GVF/NEF with some contact marks, Russia (2) 25 Kopeks 1855 CПЪ HI C#166.1, 20 Kopeks 1855 CПЪ HI C#165 both EF with some hairlines, possibly once cleaned, Gibraltar One Quart 1802 KM#Tn1 NVF with a thin scratch on either side, East AfricaPice 1898 KM#1 GVF/VF
German States - Prussia5 Marks 1913G Pattern in copper, unlisted by Krause Obverse: Wilhelm II facing right, Reverse: Eagle facing, looking left, with crown beneath left wing A/UNC nicely toned with underlying original colour, we note modern fantasies have been produced of this type, which show minor differences to the original coin, this shows the characteristics of the correct coin
Medallic First Day Covers (6) The TurnerBicentenary 1975 - 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Joseph Turner (3 covers), each comprising Medal 39mm diameter and 4 x stamps 10p, 8p, 5½p and 4½p, UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issue, in the brown folders, World Wildlife Fund 30th Anniversary 1986 (3) Dama Gazella 38mm diameter medal UNC and Senegal 15 Franc stamp, Polar Bear 38mm diameter UNC and Russia 5 Rouble stamp, Panthera Onca 38mm diameter medal and Belize 5 Cent stamps, all UNC on the commemorative envelopes as issued, Medallic issues (5) Royal Mint World Savers Medals (4) 1989 Jaguar, 1990 Elephant, 1991 Golden Eagle, 1992 Black Rhino, each 39mm diameter on the NatWest/Royal Mint cards of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 - Chaucer Community Primary School Centenary 1902-2002 38mm diameter in base metal A/UNC, Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee a 5-medal set 1977 each 38mm diameter, the reverses depicting, The Coronation 1953, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, Wedding of Princess Anne 1973, Visit to America 1976 and Silver Jubilee 1977, UNC in the blue folder of issue, GB First Day Covers (3) Turner, each comprising 4 x stamps 10p, 8b, 5½p and 4½p, on the envelopes as issued, with a similar set of stamps, these sealed in a pack, GB and World Medals (5) British India Steam Navigation Co. Ltd 1856-1956 38mm diameter, 25.16 grammes, not hallmarked, EF cleaned, France Direction Du Commissariat de L'Armee de Terre awarded to Lieutenant Francois Pelletier (1977-1994) 69mm diameter in silvered bronze, UNC boxed, France Honneur Au Champion Prize medal 1938 46mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Fisherman in a boat, awarded to Montry Guignon 11-9-38 UNC boxed, France - Official Opening of Eurotunnel 1994 72mm diameter in bronze, by Rene Durrbach UNC in Monniae de Paris box with certificate, GB Prize Medal National Chrysathemum Society 45mm diameter, undated and uninscribed, EF boxed
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
Russia Mint Sets (3) 1974 (9 coins, One Rouble to One Kopek) UNC, 1975 (9 coins, One Rouble to One Kopek), 1976 (9 coins, One Rouble to One Kopek), UNC some coins with toning, in the cases of issue in the Leningrad Mint dated envelopes
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
GB and World Medals (10) France 1852 To Commemorate New Bronze Coinage 67mm diameter in bronze by Dantzell, NEF with a gentle edge bruise, Belgium International Exposition 1897 70mm diameter in bronze by Wolfers, About EF with some small spots, France - Training Cruiser Joan of Arc, undated, 50mm diameter in bronze, by G.Prud'homme, EF with some small spots, Germany - Musicians and Composers - Felix Weingartner 75mm diameter in bronze by Schwartz, uniface EF, Austria - Franz Lehar - Austro-Hungarian composer, 60mm diameter in bronze by Anton Gerhart, EF, Austria Eduard Kremser 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned EF, Switzerland Chopin 1810-1849 50mm diameter in bronze, uniface, by Huguenin, EF, Poland - 1980 Chopin 70mm diameter in bronze by Anna Jarnuszkiewicz EF, Italy Medal/Cliché Dante Alighieri, poet, writer and philosopher, oval 83mm x 115mm in bronze, CR on reverse, unsigned, GVF, RussiaLenin Medal/Cliché 100mm diameter in bronze by H. CokoɅob GVF
Visit of Czar Alexander II of Russia to London 1874 77mm diameter in bronze by C. Wiener, issued by the Corporation of London, Obverse Uniformed Bust of Czar Alexander II right, ALEXANDER II RUSSORUM IMPERATOR, Reverse: Londoinia attended by two cupids extending a welcoming hand to the Czar, Peace with outstretched arms and wings standing behind, Legend in Gothic script SERVORVM EMANCIPATOR LIBERAE CIVITATIS HOSPES. XVIII MAI MDCCCLXXIV. In Exergue: LONDINI, BHM 2981, Eimer 1634, Diakov 807.1, VF with some contact marks and some scratches in the reverse field, a rare issue with only 400 pieces minted
World (46) comprising Russia One Rouble (12) 1975 30th Anniversary of World War II (2, one Prooflike), 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution (3, one Prooflike), 1977 Olympic logo, 1978 Moscow Kremlin, 1979 Sputnik and Soyuz (2), 1979 Moscow Olympics 1980 Y#164, 1980 Dolgorukij Monument, 1980 Olympic Torch, A/UNC to UNC some still sealed, Vatican (7) 100 Lire 1960, 50 Lire 1960, 20 Lire 1960, Ten Lire 1960, Five Lire 1960, Two Lire 1960, One Lira 1960 A/UNC to UNC, Hong KongOne Dollar (9) 1973 (1), 1974 (6), 1975 (2), GVF to A/UNC, Ireland (18) Twenty Pence (3) 1986, 1999, 2000, Ten Pence 2000, Five Pence 2000, Two Pence (2) 1988, 2000, One Penny (6) 1971 Proof, 1975, 1988, 1996, 1998, 2000, Half Penny 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, UNC the vast majority with full lustre, along with a further group of World base metal issues 1960s onwards (72) a wide range of countries represented, includes Russia, Australia, Greece, Channel Islands, Italy, Malaysia and more, in mixed grades many EF or better
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by J. Wiener, Obverse: Interior view of the building, no legend, Reverse: Exterior view of the building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING / BY U. UHLHORN / OF GREVENBROICH / PRUSSIA, unlisted by BHM, NEF toned with a small graze on the edge
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in silver by J. Wiener, Obverse: Interior view of the building, no legend, Reverse: Exterior view of the building INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862, In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING / BY U. UHLHORN / OF GREVENBROICH / PRUSSIA, unlisted by BHM, GVF with contact marks and an edge bruise
World a varied group includes New ZealandPenny Tokens (2) Henry Hall, Christchurchundated KM#Tn29 VG/Fine with some pitting, S.Hague Smith, Auckland, undated KM#Tn63 Fine, Russia (3), Five Kopeks 1764EM VG, Two Kopeks (2) 1811MK VF, 1818 HM Fair, USAQuarter Dollar to Five Cents (133) $15.55 face comprising Quarter Dollars (36), Ten Cents (58), and Five Cents (39) all redeemable currency in mixed grades, and a further group mostly modern base metal issues, in mixed grades to UNC (lot)
A collection in an album including higher denominations such B of E 50 Pounds, early notes including Bradbury some pre-wear Scottish issues, Russian Empire, 19th century Channel Islands, some consecutives, a white note and more a very useful group (130)
Smugglers Box in the style of a Russian Doll begins with a Halfpenny 1799 Fair this being in a Smugglers Box made from a Penny 1797 this in turn in a Smugglers Box made from a Cartwheel Twopence 1797. Highly unusual
IndiaHalf Rupee 1835 near Fine with incuse F on truncation, Prussia 1/6 Thaler 1854 cleaned VF as part of a group of World (34) many in silver including USA and Canadian Victoria, mixed grades some cleaned
Russia Support of Serbs over the Ottoman Turks, 62mm diameter in Pewter by G. Waecher Obverse: Bust of Elizabeth right, D.G. ELIZABETA . AVGVSTA . OMN . ROSS. Reverse: Minerva standing left, leaning on a shield with double-headed eagle, holding a spear and pointing to a pedestal with the Coat of Arms of New Serbia, surmounted by a Russian eagle, In Exergue: MDCCCLIV, NOVA SERIA CONSTITVTA, 112.92 grammes, Fine/Good Fine
USA sheet of four uncut $2 notes 1976 series plate position E4, F4, G4, H4 UNC in the Bureau of Engraving presentation folder, India1 RupeeGeorge VI at right, Russia 100 Rubles 1910 along with generally world (over 250) from circulation a few earlier types but mostly late 20th century issues
Books (32) mostly covering World Numismatics, many European-related, Encyclopaedia of Gold and Silver Coins of the World published by A.M. Smith Philadelphia 1886, Monnaies Royales Françaises 1610-1792 by V. Gadoury and F. Droulers 1978, Welt Munzkatalog 2007 (Years 1900-2006) by Gϋnther Schön and Gerhard Schön, Gigante 2001 Monete Italiane, Siamese Coins and Tokens - An Anthology by Le May, Ramsden, Guehler and Harding Kneedler 1977, 2022 Myntarsboken - Sveriges Mynt 995-2021 by Roberto Delzanno, Gold Coins of Switzerland 1851-2022 by Olivier Chaponnière, Kleiner Deutscher Munzkatalog mit Ősterreich, Schweiz und Liechtenstein by Gϋnter Schön 1996/7, Katalog Podstawowych Typow Monet I Banknotow Polsli Oraz Ziem Historycznie z Polska ZwiaZanych by Edmund Kopicki 1985, The Anglo-Gallic Coins by E.R. Duncan Elias 1984, Coins of Medieval Europe by Philip Grierson 1991, Speciale Catalogus van de Nederlandse Munten Van 1795 Tot Heden, by Johan Mevius 2010, Illustrated Coin Dating Guide for the Eastern World by Albert Galloway 2012, The Coinage of Scotland by Edward Burns, The Official Blue Book of United States Coins by R.S. Yeoman 76th Edition 2019, The Coins of Mexico 1536-1963 by Neil S. Utberg, Coins of Bermuda 1616-1996 by The Bermuda Monetary Authority 1997, Arabic Coins and how to read them by Richard Plant 1973, The Coinage of William Wood 1722-1733, by Philip Nelson M.D. 1978, European Crowns 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport, The Thirteenth-Century Anglo-Irish Coins in The Kirial Find from Denmark by Michael Dolley and W.A. Seaby 1973, A Small Find of Nineteenth Century Coins from Kanturk by Michael Dolley 1971, A Fourth Find of Ninth-Century Coins From Ireland? by Michael Dolley 1967, A PatternShilling Irish of Mary Tudor by Michael Dolley 1970, An Early Fouteenth Century Coin Hoard From the Co. Roscommon by Michael Dolley and Michael K. Murphy 1970, The Earliest Anglo-Irish Coinage by William O' Sullivan M.A. D.Econ.Sc. 1964, Anglo-Saxon Hoards And Coins Found In The North Of Ireland, by W.A. Seaby 1959, Two Coin Hoards of the Rebellion Period (1641-9) From Ulster by W.A. Seaby 1959, Copper Coins of France by O.P. Eklund 1962, Coins and Tokens of Ireland by Seaby 1970, Irish Tavern Tokens - The John Sweeney Collection, by Gerard Rice 2013, A Catalogue of Russian Jetons, covering Railroads and Tramways, Second Edition 2013, all in good second hand condition, some as new
Russia50 Kopeks to 10 Kopeks (10) comprising 50 Kopeks undated (1967) 50th Anniversary of the Revolution VF, 25 Kopeks 1855 HI GVF, 20 Kopeks (4) 1880 VF with grey tone, 1893 NVF/GF, 1924 Fine, 1967 50th Anniversary of the Revolution Good Fine, 15 Kopeks (3) 1879 VG, 1907 Fine, 1908 Good Fine, and 10 Kopeks 1907 Fine, some with surface residue from long-term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
World (8) Medals in bronze (2) by J. Dassier the first 32mm diameter in bronze undated Obverse: Bust right REGULUS Reverse: Regulus pleading before the Senate, Exergue: VIRTU DE REGULUS. /A.R. 502, GVF, the second 31mm diameter in bronze undated Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, OVIDE TERENCE, Reverse: Three Cherubs, CATULLE, TIBULLE, PROPERCE, GVF with a thin scratch in the field, A brass snuff box 38mm diameter with France Five Francs Louis XVIII set into the lid NVF, the box appears much more modern than the coin, German States - Prussia 1886 25th Anniversary of the Reign of Kaiser Wilhelm NVF edge nicks to the top suggest a mount possibly removed, Halfpenny18th Century Middlesex National Series 1793 Obverse: Busts right of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Reverse: MUR'D BY / THE FACTIOUS / LOUIS XVI. JAN 21 / M. ANTOINETTE / OCT. 16. / 1793/ in 6 lines DH995a Good Fine, Sentimental Token by J. Kirk, Lord Camden 1773 VG, NetherlandsMedalet 1745 Negotiations of Peace With France 1745 23mm diameter. Obverse: Netherlands seated SALVS PVBLICA LEX SVPREMA, Reverse: A hand closing the Templ of Janus, 3.43 grammes, VF, Serbia medalet Peter I Coronation ПETAP I KPA CPбиJE undated, 22mm diameter in bronze, Fine with suspension loop attached
Russia20 Kopeks to Two Kopeks (20) comprising 20 Kopeks (3) 1879 VG, 1909 Fine, 1948 Fine, 15 Kopeks (6) 1906 About Fine, 1932 Fine, 1952 Fine, 1961 Fine with some scratches, 1962 EF, 1967 Y#137 VF, Five Kopeks (4) 1859 EM About Fine, 1865 VG/Fine, 1868 EM VG, 1869 Fine with a flan flaw, Three Kopeks (2) 1879 Near Fine/Fine, 1911 Fine, Two Kopeks (5) 1860 VG, 1875 Fine, 1882 Fine, 1901 Near Fine/Fine, 1903 Good Fine, some with surface residue from long term vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Russia Ten Kopeks to Quarter Kopek (18) comprising Ten Kopeks (2) 1956 Good Fine, 1962 VF with some tone spots, Three Kopeks (2) 1869 Fine, 1912 Fine, Two Kopeks (5) 1877 NVF, 1910 Fine, 1911 Fine/Good Fine, 1961 Fine, 1965 Fine, One Kopek (6) 1866 Y#3.3 Fine/Near Fine, 1893 Near Fine, 1915 Good Fine, 1938 Good Fine, 1966 VF, 1967 Fine/Good Fine, Half Kopek 1850 Fine or near so with some damage to the flan, Quarter Kopek (Polushka) (2) 1892 Good Fine, 1899 Good Fine
Victoria (5) The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 28mm diameter in White metal by A.J. Stothard, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, within a beaded circle, VICTORIA AND ALBERT 1840, date with overstruck 4, Reverse: Head of Britannia left, within a beaded circle, POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTION LONDON, 10.76 grammes, BHM 1917, Good Fine, Opening of Lincoln's Inn, New Hall and Library 1845, 24mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, Birmingham, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, QUEEN VICTORIA & PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: View of Lincoln's Inn, NEW HALL LIBRARY, In Exergue: LINCOLNS INN / OPENED BY / H.M.G.M. VICTORIA. / OCT. 30. 1845, 4.01 grammes, BHM 2215, GVF pierced for suspension, The Great Exhibition 1851 31mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, Obverse: View of the Exhibition building, THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION LONDON 1851, In Exergue: PROPOSED BY PRINCE ALBERT / DESIGN BY J. PAXTON ESQ. / ERECTED BY / FOX, HENDERSON & CO.,l Reverse: PRESETED BY TODD, BURNS & Co. DIMENSIONS LENGTH IS 1848 FT. / WIDTH 456 FT. / HEIGHT OF ROOF 66 FT. / HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT / 108 FT. / GLAZED SURFACE / 900,000 SUP. FT. / OCCUPIES 18 ACRES, 6.61 grammes, unlisted by BHM, VF, pierced for suspension, The Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 34mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: TO COMMEMORATE / THE MARRIAGE / OF THE PRINCESS / VICTORI ADELAIDE / MARY LOUISA / TO THE PRINCE / FREDERICK WILLIAM / OF / PRUSSIA, Reverse: The Prince and Princess joining hands, being blessed by the Archbishop, two attendants either side. In Exergue: MARRIED / JANUARY 25 1858, 14.84 grammes, BHM 2630, GVF with some hairlines, listed as RR by BHM, The Marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 31mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse: IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE MARRIAGE OF / HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE PRINCE OF WALES / AND / HER ROYAL HIGHNESS / THE PRINCESS / ALEXANDRA, Reverse: The Prince of Wales plumes, ON THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH 1863, 6.16 grammes, BHM 2777, VF
World Themed Sets (5) Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother - Lady of the Century a 12-coin set comprising issues from Barbados (2), Cayman Islands, Seychelles, New Zealand, Nauru, Jamaica, Samoa, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Fiji and Tokelau, SilverProofs, 10 are Crown-sized, one of the Barbados coins nFDC toned, others FDC in the Royal Mint box with certificates, World CupFootball 1994 a 7-coin set comprising issues from USA, Marshall Islands, Turks and Caicos islands (2), Poland and San Marino, five are Crown-sized, with Medal 1996 Euro 96 Football - Bobby Charlton, nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with all certificates, The World at War a 7-coin set 1993-1995 comprising issues from GB, France, USA (2), Alderney, Turks and Caicos Islands, Czech Republic all but one in silver, three are Crown-sized, FDC in a Westminster box with all certificates, The Royal Family a 6-coin set 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary comprising issues from GB (2), Turks and Caicos Islands (2, both different reverses) Alderney and Bhutan Crown-sized Silver Proofs nFDC to FDC one with light toning, in a Westminster box with all certificates, Russia - The Official Coins of Russia 1988-1993 comprising Three Roubles 1993 Bolshoi Ballet Silver Proof, Five Roubles (3) 1988 St. Sophia Cathedral, 1988 Peter The Great and 1988 Christian Monument Cupro-Nickel Proofs, and One Rouble (2) 1990 Tchaikovsky and 1990 Marshall Zhoukov Cupro-Nickel Proofs nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box, with all certificates, along with an additional empty Westminster box, empty single-coin card boxes (13), and empty Westminster soft pouches (25)
Medallic issues - Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary a 6-piece set comprising modern Waterloo Campaign Medal in 22.5mm diameter in 14 carat gold Proof, Monarchs of the Napoleonic wars 36mm diameter in bronze (5) with effigies of Prince George, the Prince Regent of Great Britain, Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France, Emperor Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander of Russia, King Frederick William III of Prussia, Prooflike UNC, all in the folder of issue
German States - Prussia Five Marks (7) 1876A, Fine, cleaned, 1876B Fine, 1894A Fine with some hairlines, 1900A Fine, 1903A Fine, 1904A About Fine/Fine, 1907A Fine/Good Fine with some hairlines
German States Two Marks (14) comprising Prussia Two Marks (9) 1876A Fine, 1896A Near Fine, 1900A Fine, 1901A 200th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Prussia KM#525 EF and lustrous, 1902A Good Fine, cleaned, 1903A Fine/Good Fine, 1905A Fine/Good Fine, 19123A Wilhelm II 25th Year of Reign KM#533 NEF/EF with golden tone, 1913A 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon KM#532 VF, Hamburg Two Marks (2) 1904J Fine, 1914J VF, Bavaria Two Marks (2) 1907D Fine, 1911D Prince Regent Luitpod 90th Birthday KM#997 VF, Baden Two Marks 1877G Near Fine
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver by L.Durbin, Reverse: the Hybrid-Tea 'Silver Jubilee Rose' Eimer 2136 UNC toned, in the box of issue with certificate, the box inscribed 'In Commemoration of the Queen's Award For Export Achievement to LondonAmerican Finance Corporation Limited, The box interior with inscription plate: PRESENTED TO THE RIGHT HON. LORD ARMSTRONG OF SANDERSTEAD PC GCB MVO. Lord Armstrong (William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Sanderstead). Armstrong was private secretary to the Secretary of the War Cabinet Sir Edward Bridges from 1943 to 1945. Between 1949 and 1953 he was principal private secretary to three successive Chancellors of the Exchequer: Sir Stafford Cripps, Hugh Gaitskell and R.A.Butler. In 1962 he became Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1968 he became Head of the Home Civil Service. Due to his influence in Edward Heath's government he was dubbed 'The Deputy Prime Minister'. This along with a small and varied group (6) Hungary 200 Forint 1976 300th Anniversary of the Birth of Ferencz Rakoczi II Silver Proof nFDC colourfully toned, in the box of issue, Poland 200 Zlotych 1976 Olympic Games Y#86 UNC in a slide case, Russia One Rouble (2) 1977 Moscow Olympics Prooflike Y#144 Prooflike UNC in a slide case, 1977 60th Anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution Y#143.1 Lustrous UNC, Medals (2) Philippines - Imelda Marcos/Cultural Centre of the Philippines78mm diameter in gold-plated bronze, UNC in a wooden box, Medal - 65mm diameter in base metal World Hunger Fund Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi 5-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee EF with some surface deposit
World Sets and Singles (15) Sets (10) AustraliaProof Set 1969 (6 coins) 50 Cents to One Cent, Tanzania Proof Set 1966 (4 coins) One Shilingi to Ten Senti, Zambia Proof Sets 1968 (2) (5 coins) 20 Ngwee to One Ngwee, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, USA (4) Double Set 1988 (10 coins) two sets of 5 coins each One Dollar to One Cent with Denver and Philadelphia Mintmarks BU in the envelope of issue, 1988 Souvenir Set Half Dollar to One Cent with Department of the Treasury Medallion, Lustrous UNC in the envelope of issue, Dollar Set 1979 a 3-coin set comprising Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco mintmarks Lustrous UNC, One Dollar to Quarter Dollar 1976 a 3-coin set 1776-1976 Bicentennial EF to UNC, New Zealand (2) 1965 Mint Set (7 coins) Halfcrown to Halfpenny Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue, 1967 Mint Set (7 coins) One Dollar to One Cent Lustrous UNC in the folder of issue, Singles (5) Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba Prooflike UNC in the box of issue, Jamaica Five Shillings 1966 Commonwealth Games - Kingston, Jamaica Cupro-Nickel Proof, Zambia Five Shillings 1965 First Anniversary of Independence Cupro-Nickel Proof, Malawi Crown 1966 Day of the Republic Proofs nFDC in the boxes of issue, Medal 1987 200th Anniversary of the US Constitution 38mm diameter in brass UNC boxed, along with World (32) Norway 25 Ore 1911 Good Fine, Norway 10 Ore 1899 Fine with dark tone, as part of a group includes issues from Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Jordan, Kenya, Malawi, Katanga, France, Jamaica, Finland, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Russia, Congo, and more, these in mixed grades some VF to EF
Russia Five Kopeks (13) 1834 EM ФX, 1836 CM, 1837 EM HA, 1852 EM, 1856 EM, 1860 EM, 1861 EM, 1863 EM, 1864 EM, 1872 EM, 1876 CПЪ, , 1878 CПЪ, 1879 CПЪ, VG to Fine
Germany Notgeld coins (12) Westphalia (2) 50 Million Marks (2) 1923 Vom Stein Brass Fine, 1923 Vom Stein Aluminium Fine, both with surface marks, Weimar Republic Porcelain issues (10) Prussia/Brandenburg - Luckau 75 Pfennigs 1921 UNC, Saxony (9) 20 Marks 1921, Ten Marks 1921, Five Marks 1921, Two Marks 1921 (2), One Mark 1921, 50 Pfennigs 1921, 20 Pfennigs 1921, Freiberg 50 Pfennigs 1921 these EF to UNC
Germany, Empire, Weimar Republic, Federal Republic, Democratic Republic, Allied Occupation and German States (34) comprising German States (3) Bavaria Two Marks 1902D KM# Fine, Prussia (2) Three Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon KM#534 Good Fine, Two Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Defeat of Napoleon KM#532, Germany - Empire (4) 50 Pfennigs (2) 1877A Eagle in wreath KM#8 Fine, 1903A KM#15 Eagle in wreath KM#15 VG with some scratches, Rare, 25 Pfennigs 1910A KM#18 Good Fine/Fine, 20 Pfennigs 1890J KM#13 Fine, holed, Weimar Republic (2) Three Marks 1922J KM#29 NEF, Three Marks 1929J 10th Anniversary of the Weimar Constitution KM#63 NVF, Third Reich (3) Five Reichsmarks 1936A KM#86 Fine, Two Reichsmarks (2) 1934A KM#81 Fine, 1937F KM#93 Fine, Germany - Allied Occupation Five Pfennigs 1947A KM#A105 GVF, Federal Republic (10) Five Marks (4) 1951G KM#112.1 Fine, 1973G Frankfurt Parliament KM#137 UNC, 1974D Immanuel Kent KM#139 EF, 1975G KM# EF, Two Marks (6) 1951G KM#111 NVF with some spots, 1966D Max Planck KM#116 EF, 1979G Dr. Kurt Schumacher, KM#149 EF, 1987G Konrad Adanauer KM#124 GVF, 1991A KM#170 EF, 1994D Franz Joseph Strauss KM#175 EF, Democratic Republic (11) One Mark (2) 1956A KM#13 Good Fine, 1977 KM#35.2 GVF, 50 Pfennigs 1958A KM#12.1 Fine, 20 Pfennigs 1969 KM#11 Fine, Ten Pfennigs (2) 1952A KM#7 Fine, 1967A KM#10 VF, Five Pfennigs (2) 1952A KM#6 EF, 1968A KM#9.1 VF, One Pfennig (3) 1952E KM#5 VF, 1963A KM#8.1 NEF, 1979A KM#8.2 NEF
German States (2) Five Marks Prussia 1907A KM#523 EF with some contact marks, Three Marks 1913A Wilhelm II - 25th Year of his reign KM#535 AU/UNC and lustrous
German States - PrussiaThalers (2) 1861 Coronation of Wilhelm and Augusta KM#488 Fine/Good Fine with a scratch on the reverse, 1871 Victory over France KM#500 Good Fine or better with some minor hairlines
Russia (14) Three Kopeks 1853, Two Kopeks 1801 EM, One Kopek 1814 ИM ПC Good Fine, 1842 CПM Fine, 1854EM VG, 1855EM Near Fine, 1864EM Good Fine, 1901 Fine, Half Kopek (Denga) (4) 1736 Fair with surface damage, 1744 VG, 1753 Fair with a dig on the reverse, 1857 EM VG, Quarter Kopek (Polushka) (2) 1853 EM Good Fine, 1897 GVF the reverse with some spots
Russia Two Kopeks (11) 1811 ПC Fine, 1811 MK Good Fine, 1812 ПC (2) Good Fine and VG, 1814 ПC Fine, 1817 EM HM Fine, 1820 EM HM About Fine, 1841 Near Fine, 1859 EM Good Fine, 1860 EM Good Fine, 1861 EM Fine
Visit of Wilhelm II to the City of London 1891 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Busts left of the Emperor and Empress draped, WILHELM . AUGUSTA . VICTORIA . VISITING LONDON JULY 1891, Reverse: The Arms of Britain and Prussia upon a laurel branch, 48.54 grammes, BHM 3413, VF/GVF the obverse with some small dark spots
Marriage of the Princess Royal and Prince Frederick William of Prussia 1858 39mm diameter in White metal by J. Hinks, Obverse: Conjoined draped busts of Prince Frederick William and Princess Victoria left, he bare headed, she wearing a chaplet of roses THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields of England and Prussia. MARRIED JANy 25 1858 below, all within a wreath, 17.14 grammes, BHM 2622, NEF with some contact marks
World (58) a mix of earlier items in lower grades such as Russia 100 Rubles 1910 and more recent issues many of which are Unc such as Greece 1,000 Drachma 1987
German States - Prussia, Breslau, 32mm diameter in silver by Johann Reich, Obverse: A crowned female figure kneels, mourning at a tomb with bust of Friedrich Wilhelm II, DURCH HULD UND GNADE EWIG UNVERGESSLICH. Reverse: Sun over a city view ENTWEICHT BRESLAUS BURGER GRUKKENDER KUMER Exergue: IN FEBRUAR 1791, 9.77 grammes, VF
Treaty of Paris 1856 41mm diameter in White Metal, by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: MARCH 30TH 1856 within a closed wreath, upon which are the shields of the four allies Britain, Austria, France and Turkey. PEACE WITH RUSSIA AND THE ALLIED POWERS SIGNED AT PARIS, Reverse: An altar engraved with a caduceus, A Holy Dove deposits an olive branch on the altar, a cornucopia inscribed PEACE PLENTY either side of the altar emptying contents. In Exergue: PEACE COMMERCE AND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL NATIONS in three lines, 20.54 grammes, BHM 2580, GVF with an edge nick and minor contact marks
German States (10) Hagenau Three Kreuzer 1600 KM#6 Fine with some weakness in places, Gottingen (2) Six Pfennigs (Kortling) undated MB#1 Fair with a flan crack, 1/24th Thaler (Groschen) KM#10 1619 Fair/NVG, Brandenburg (7) 1/12th Thaler (2) 1690 LCS Reversed N's in denomination KM#551 Good Fine, 1693 ICS KM#582 VG, Six Groschen 1682HS KM#429 VG, Three Groschen 1696SD KM#602 Fair/NVG, Six Pfennigs 1676 KM#467 Fair, Three Pfennigs 1676CS KM#465 Fair, Prussia Six Pfennigs 1706CS KM#38 VG
International Exhibition 1862 41mm diameter in Gilt copper, by C. Schnitzpahn and J. Wiener, Obverse: Bare head of the Prince Consort, left, TO THE COMMEMORATION OF HIS LATE H.R.H. THE PRINCE CONSORT ALBERT, Reverse: A view of the west front of the Exhibition building. Above: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1862. In Exergue: STAMPED IN THE BUILDING BY H. UHLHORN OF GRAVENBRIOCH. PRUSSIA in four lines, 35.46 grammes, BHM 2743, Eimer 1556, Near EF with some surface marks and edge nicks
German States (18) Nassau-Weilburg & Nassau-Usingen (3) One Kreuzer (2) 1808 KM#10 VG, 1810L KM#15 VG/Fair, and a Three Kreuzer (1809-1815) very worn with little detail remaining, Nassau (14) Six Kreuzer (3) 1818 KM#46.1 VG, 1835 KM#53 VG, 1855 KM#62 Good Fine, Three Kreuzer (3) 1825 KM#50 VG/Fair, 1846 KM# 61 Fine/VG Rare, and another (1841-1855) worn with little detail remaining, One Kreuzer (5) 1824 KM#44 VG, 1830 KM#51 VG, 1855 KM#67 Good Fine, 1859 KM#74 Near Fine/Fine, 1861 KM#77 Fine, holed, One Pfennig 1860 KM#73 Fine, Prussia Four Pfennigs 1843A KM#450 Fair
German States - Prussiaundated (1890) WeddingAnniversary of Wilhelm II and Auguste 45mm diameter in silver and weighing 50.49 grammes, by E.Weigand, Obverse: Conjoined Busts right WILHELM D.K. KONIG V. PREUSSEN . AUGUSTE VICTORIA D.K.K.V.PR. Reverse: Legend in five lines SEID FROHLICH IN HOFFNUNG GEDULDIG IN TRUBSAL HALTET AN AM GEBET, with ZUM EHEJUBILAUM-ROMER C.12 V.12 around, the reverse with some digs, VF with some hairlines and edge knocks
Russia One Rouble a 6-coin set 1977-1980 comprising One Rouble (6) 1977 Olympic Rings Y#144, 1978 Kremlin Y#153.1, 1979 Monument, Sputnik and Soyuz, Y#165, 1979 Moscow University Y#164, 1980 Dolgurukij Monument Y#177, 1980 Olympic Torch Y#178, Cupro-Nickel Prooflike issues, UNC to nFDC with some toning, in the blue case of issue
Medals and Medallic Covers (9) comprising Medals (5) Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969, by Sandhill Imports Ltd. 110.46 grammes of Britannia silver toned UNC boxed with certificate, Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11, 58mm diameter in silver, 71.35 grammes, Obverse: The Lunar Module, Reverse: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins facing UNC toned, officially numbered on the edge, boxed with certificate, Apollo 11 July 1969 51mm diameter in silver, 71.63 grammes, Obverse a depiction of an American Eagle landing on the moon, with olive branch in it's claws, Reverse: a depiction of the Moon WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND and the names of the astronauts, Tone EF, boxed with certificate, Royal Wedding 1981 of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 38mm diameter Silver Proof by Birmingham Mint, nFDC in the red box of issue with certificate, Royal Visit to Russia 1994 by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh 38mm diameter in silver by The Royal Mint, Obverse: Portrait of the Queen right, ROYAL VISIT TO RUSSIA 1994, Reverse: Representations of St. George in British and Russian style, together with the Cathedral of St. Basil The Blessed, with inscription OFFICIAL VISIT TO RUSSIA, OCTOBER 1994, in Russian, Silver Proof FDC boxed as issued, Medallic Covers (4) 1975 Apollo/Soyuz Space Link-up comprising Crown-sized Silver Medal, USA 10 Cent stamp and Russian 20 Kopek stamps on the commemorative envelope, inside the blue card holder of issue, USA 1976 Bicentenary of Independence Day comprising 32mm diameter sterling silver medal showing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the signing of the successor to the original document, UNC on the commemorative envelope with a set of 4x 13 cent stamps, which were cancelled on the day of issue, 1976 Day of the Concorde comprising Silver medal 39mm diameter Proof like UNC with Bahrain and GB stamps, UNC in the blue folder of issue, 1976 USA Bicentenary/Royal Visit of Queen Elizabeth II comprising 39mm Silver medal by the Birmingham Mint, and 11p stamp, on the commemorative envelope of issue in blue folder, along with Silver Stamp Ingot 1977 by Danbury Mint of the Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 10p stamp, 62mm x 45mm in sterling silver 74.08 grammes, UNC with some toning, with accompanying First Day Cover with 4x stamps 13p, 11p, 10p and 8½p, in the Danbury Mint box of issue with their certificate
GB and World comprising World Sets (3) The 2004 Famous World Silver Coin Collection comprising USA Silver Eagle 2004, Australia One Dollar Kangaroo 2004, China Ten Yuan 2004 and Canada Five Dollars Maple Leaf 2004 all One Ounce Silver Lustrous UNC in a Westminster box with their certificate, Canada Mint Set 2000 Oh Canada (7 coins) Two Dollars to One Cent Lustrous UNC in the case of issue, Russia a 10-coin set 1993-1995 World War II 1939-1945 commemorative series Three Kopeks Cupro-Nickel Proofs, each with a different reverse design, nFDC to FDC in the folder of issue and World Singles (8) Austria Thalers 1780 Maria Theresa Restrikes (4) Three in folders, one in a slide case, Jersey Five Pounds 2003 Royal Navy, Guernsey Five Pounds 2004 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Gibraltar Five Pounds 2004 60th Anniversary of D-Day, Australia Five Dollars 2003 RugbyWorld Cup, all Lustrous UNC in the folders of issue, GB (11) Sets (6) Proof Sets (3) 1970, 1977, and Blue set 1997 nFDC to FDC with some toning, in the cases of issue, Royal Mint Year Set 2001 UNC in the wallet of issue, Two Pounds a 4-coin set 2002 Commonwealth Games cupro-nickel issues, UNC in the wallet of issue, Crowns a 5-coin unofficial set comprising Crowns 1965, 1972, 1977, 1981 and 1981 A/UNC to UNC and Singles (5) Five Pound Crowns (4) 1999 Diana Memorial, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday, 2001 100th Anniversary of the End of the Victorian Era (2), Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in the blue wallet of issue
German States - Brandenburg-Prussia 18 Groscher (1/5 Thaler) 1684 HS Konigsberg Mint, Smaller bust, obverse legend ends with PR . E. KM#468 VF with some haymarking, weakly struck in the centre, a pleasing early type
Russian Empire - School Award Medal 41mm diameter Obverse: bust of Maria Feodorovna right, ГОСУДАРЫНЯ ИМПЕРАТРИЦА МАРIЯ ΘЕОДОРОВНА Reverse: ЗА БЛАГОНРАВIЕ И УСПѢХИ ВЪ НАУКАХЪ (Good behaviour and success in sciences), Diakov Obv. 909.5/Rev. 909.3, 26.38 grammes, VF with some contact marks, with edge mount attached to the top
Mint Error - Mis-Strike German States - Prussia Two Marks 1902A struck about 5% off centre with around 2mm blank flan between 4 and 9 o'clock Fine and unusual
World a varied group (16) Austria (3) Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Restrike VF, Two Heller 1897 Fine, One Heller 1894 NVF, India (2) One Rupee 1892 Bombay Mint, B incuse, VF, Half Rupee 1945 Bombay Mint, Small 5 nVF/VF with some stains on the obverse, Lebanon Ten Piastres 1929 Fine, Russia Five Kopeks 1780EM C#59.3 Fine, Zanzibar Pysa AH1299 Fine with some verdigris, Turkey Five Kurush AH1277/6 KM#691 VF, Southern RhodesiaHalfcrown 1954 Fine, Norway (2) Five Ore (2) 1902 Fine, 1908 Fine, Rare, Germany - Empire (2) One Mark 1915A VF, Hungary Two Filler 1895KB Fine, Portugal Five Reis 1885 Fine, Philippines Centavo 1944S NVF
German States - Prussia (4) Five Marks 1907A KM#523 Fine/Good Fine with some edge nicks, Three Marks (2) 1909A KM#527 Good Fine, cleaned, 1912A KM#527 Good Fine, the reverse with some spots, Two Marks 1913 100th Anniversary of the Victory over Napoleon KM#532 Fine
Russia Ruble 1897, 5 Kopeks Silver 1848, Bronze 1897, 3 Kopeks 1911, 2 Kopeks 1812 and 1818 Kopek 1854 and 1896 Siberia 5 Kopeks 1763 from circulation generally Fine
Russia, Field Marshal Count Suarov 1799, 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Facing Bust in Cossack uniform, Fd. MARSHAL. COUNT SUWARROW COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE RUSSIANS, Reverse: Fame seated on a trophy of arms CONSEQUITUR QUODCUNQUE PETIT, In exergue: FRENCH DEFEATd & THE PASSAGE OF THE ADDA FORCED. APL 27 1799, 26.00 grammes, NEF
German States - Prussia Three Groschen 1535 Albert of Brandenburg, variety with PRVSS in obverse legend, Reverse with slanting colon after AR, MB#5.2 Good Fine
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