Prince James (III) Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 (2) the first 38mm diameter in silver, by N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right draped CVIVS . EST. Whose (image) is this? Reverse: Map of the British Isles marked BRIT SCOT and HIE with ships around the coast, the Capital cities marked by their initial letters, L, D and E, REDDITE on a banner above, 20.53 grammes, Fine with old gilding, The second similar but 38mm diameter in bronze, 16.43 grammes, EF with some spots and a darker area of toning on the reverse, we note Eimer lists only a 30mm medal of this type
Birth of Prince James 1720 43mm diameter in bronze by N. Roettier, Obverse: Busts right, conjoined and draped, he armoured and she wearing a bandeau IACOB . III . R. CLEMENTINA . R . Reverse: Providence, leaning against a column, indicates to an infant the territories of England, Scotland and Ireland, on a globe, marked ING. SC. and IR. respectively PROVIDENTIA OBSTETRIX, In Exergue: CAROLO . PRINC . VALLIAE. NAT . DIE . VLTIMA . A : MDCCXX:, MI ii 452/60, Eimer 488, 30.70 grammes, GVF/VF
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on an escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.97 grammes, Eimer 425, EF with some verdigris spots on the reverse
Rebels Retreat to Scotland 1745 35mm diameter, Obverse: Bust left HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS WILLIAM DUKE OF CUMBERLAND. Reverse: A retreating army THE PRETENDERS LAST SHIFT OR REBELS RACE FOR LIFE 1745, 12.11 grammes, About Fine for wear, with some scratches, the reverse with some corrosion, unlisted by Eimer
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 42mm diameter in silver by M. Brunner, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA . D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA., Reverse: An ass about to feed upon a thistle is driven away by a female figure interposing a rose. INIMICVS ODOR APPETITV FORTIOR, Exergue: GALLI SCOTIAM AGGRESSVRI SOLO ANGLORVM ASPECTV FVGANTVR , MI ii 321/146, Eimer 429, 26.76 grammes, NVF with some contact marks and rim nicks, Rare
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 36mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA . REGINA . ET . IMPERATRIX, 1897, Reverse: Shield of England, Scotland and Ireland, crown above with ribbon inscribed DIEU ET MON DROIT . COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, 24.16 grammes, UNC with a beautiful multi-coloured tone
Birth and Baptism of Prince Charles 1630, 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four heart-shaped shields of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland, united in the centre at their bases HACTENS * ANGLORVM * NVLLI *, Reverse: HONOR' PRIN' BRIT' FRA' ET. HIB'. 29. MAI'. ANN'. 1630 . within decorative square tablet, MI i 253/34, Eimer 115, 7.71 grammes, NEF and attractively toned
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour, CLASSE . GALL . FVG . Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTH . MDCCVIII, MI ii 316/141, Eimer 430, 21.99 grammes, EF
Lady Arabella Stuart (c.1615) 50mm diameter, cast, in pewter, Obverse: half-length figure, three-quarters left, IN THAT I SVFFER VRANG * O. GOD . GRANT . PATIENCE. Reverse: NOVRT . NOT . THE. ♥ . QVHOIS . IOY . THOV . ART, around an inner legend in 6 six lines, QVHO / CAN.COMPARE/ VITH . ME . IN . GREIF/ I . DIE . AND . DAR . NOCHT . SEIK . RELEIF , MI i 207/41, 33.09 grammes, Good Fine. Note: Lady Arabella Stuart was an English noblewoman of Scottish descent, a great-great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England and considered as an heir to the English throne of Elizabeth I, before her cousin KingJames VI of Scotland was given preference by Elizabeth's ministers. Her very existence was thought by King James to be a danger, and any marriage was an additional threat to his safety. Her marriage to William Seymour who himself had a claim to the throne led to her arrest and imprisonment in the Tower of London, where she starved to death at the age of 40.
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull, Obverse: Bust left ANNA . D:G: MAG : BR : FRA : ET . HIB : REG .Reverse British Arms within garter, crowned by winged genii, on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar, and George of the Garter below, MI ii 295/107, Eimer 425, 15.83 grammes, GVF/NEF with some contact marks and an underlying colourful tone
Attempted Invasion of Scotland 1708 40mm diameter in bronze by J. Croker/ S. Bull, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA . D:G: MAG : BRI : FRA : ET . HIB : REG: Reverse: Britannia, armed, protects the crouching figure of Scota from the French fleet in flight, one of their ships lying obstructed in the harbour. CLASSE . GALL . FVG. In Exergue: AD . FRETVM . EDENBVRG . XIV . MARTII . MDCCVIII, MIii 316/141, Eimer 430, 22.53 grammes, GEF with traces of lustre
Birth of Prince Charles 1630 30mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Four Heart-shaped shields of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland Reverse a decorative tablet upon which 'HONOR'. PRIN'. MAG'. BRIT'. FRA'. ET'. HIB'. NAT', 29 MAI'. ANN', 5.08 grammes, Eimer 115, EF the reverse with some dark toning
Death of George IV 1830 40mm diameter in White Metal by E.Thomason after J. Dassier and by J. Marrian, Obverse: Bust right laureate and draped, GEORGIUS III D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX: F:D:, Reverse: BORN 1762 . CROWNED 1821 . DIED 1830. 1821 THE KING / VISITED IRELAND. / 1821. THE KING / VISITED HANOVER / 1822 THE KING / VISITED SCOTLAND. / 1828 THE CORPORATION / & TEST ACT REPEALED / 1829 THE CATHOLICS / EMANCIPATED. BHM 1437 Medal 36, (From the Kings and Queens of England set) 29.38 grammes, A/UNC lustrous and prooflike, some deeper hairlines in the obverse field have caused a small depression in this area
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, 14.57 grammes, VF cleaned
Medals (2) Repeal of the Stamp Act 1766 40mm diameter in silver by T.Pingo Obverse: Bust of William Pitt left GVLIELMVS PITT, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines: THE MAN/WHO . HAVING / SAVED THE / PARENT . PLEADED / WITH SUCCESS / FOR HER / CHILDREN, BHM 100, 25.98 grammes, Good Fine, Birth of Prince Charles (Charles II) 1630 29mm diameter in silver by N.Briot, Obverse: Shield of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, crowned and radiate, united in the centre by links at their bases, HACTENVS . ANGLORVM . NVLLI , Reverse: HONOR' . PRIN'. MAG'. BRI'. FR'. ET.HIB'. NAT'. 29. MAII'. ANN'. 1630 within a decorative square tablet, Eimer 115, 6.29 grammes, NVF with some scratches
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker/S.Bull, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust Left draped ANNA.D:G.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB:REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, 15.09 grammes, EF with an attractive underlying tone
Union of England and Scotland 1707 35mm diameter in bronze Eimer 425 by J.Croker Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms; collar and George of the Garter below, NEF/EF
Prize Medals (6) The Royal Highland Agriculture Society of Scotland - University of Glasgow Veterinary School - Veterinary Clinical Medicine to Pamela Severs 1956-1957 44mm diameter in silver, 45.30 grammes EF toned, in the box of issue, Hearts of Oak Juvenile Benefit Society 1887 Presented as a Token of Respect for Services to the Society 45mm diameter in silver, and weighing 52.12 grammes, EF with loop mount attached. The Nicholson Institute - Stornaway 38mm diameter medal for English and French awarded to Margaret I. Flett, Session 1936-37 EF, Boxing Medal 25mm diameter awarded to S. Williams O.T.C Camp Strenshall 1934 in silver NEF, Carmarthen Board School 'DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA' undated 44mm in gilt bronze? VF, The Bell Medal undated presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 38mm diameter in bronze EF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter, weighing 25.25 grammes, in silver by Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham, BHM 3763, Obverse: Bust three quarters left in Coronation robes Obverse: EDWARD VII. KING & EMPEROR . GOD SAVE THE KING with E R 1901 in the field, Reverse: EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA CROWNED 1902. Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield, representing the British Empire, is quartered with: (1) Star of India, (2) kangaroo – Australia, (3) scale balance – New Zealand and (4) beaver – Canada and with a small shield of the Cape Colony superimposed in the centre. On the right shield, the British Royal coat of arms. To the left, a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right, a laurel branch. Above, the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. GOD SAVE THE KING on a banner below. 355487 below the clasped hands, Other medals were made bearing this design, all used the number 355487, Lustrous UNC with touches of colourful toning, in a round red contemporary case
Union of England and Scotland 1707 26mm diameter in silver on a thin flan by J.Croker, Eimer 424b, Obverse: Bust of the Queen, left, crowned and draped ANNA . D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse: British Shield within the Garter, crowned, upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of A R, supported by a lion and unicorn. MAII I. MDCCVII GVF
Medals (4) Coronation of William and Mary 1689 36mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 311b cast issues on smaller flans (2) , Obverse: Busts right conjoined, GVLIELMVS ET MARIA D:G: ANG. FRA. ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINAFID.DEF.&., Reverse: Perseus delivering Andromeda from a sea monster, PRETIVMQ.ET.CAVSA. LABORIS. both Fine. Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 409 Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory, in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. in exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES: XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV Good Fine with some edge nicks. Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull Eimer 425, Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: arms of Britain upon escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, and decorated with a rose and thistle, crown above is supported by two infant genii, and collar of George of the Garter below NVF/VF holed twice at the top
Union of England and Scotland 1707 Obverse Bust draped left facing, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET: HIB: REG: Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle: two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, by J.Croker, 34mm diameter in silver, Eimer 425, GVF
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1817 The Official Royal Mint issues (3) UNC with a small scratch in the field, GEF, these boxed, one with the lid detached, and GEF unboxed, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze by B.MacKennal Eimer 1922 EF once lightly cleaned now retoned, in the Royal Mint box of issue, Coronation of Edward VII 36mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Obverse: bust left, crowned, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMPERATOR, Reverse: The shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, crowned, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF H.M KING EDWARD VII Lustrous UNC and attractively toned
In White Metal a small group (4) The International Exhibition 1862 65mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust left HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA Reverse a side view of the building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKER.E. ERECTED BY MESSrs KELK AND LUCAS EF, The Houses of Parliament undated c.1847 44mm diameter, Obverse: View of the Houses of Parliament THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT LONDON C.BARRY ESQ. ARCHITECT, Reverse: Interior of the House of Lords, INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, 1897 below, Reverse Shields of England, Scotland and Ireland Crowned IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTYS REIGN, EF, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter Eimer 1858 unsigned, Obverse: Vignette containing busts of Edward VII and Alexandra. NAVAL & MILITAREY EXHIBITION Exergue CRYSTAL PALACE 1901. Reverse: Vignette containing the conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert, below, Great Exhibition Building . JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851. 1901 EF in the packet of issue
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John PinchesEimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
Birth of Prince Charles 1630 Obverse four Heart-shaped shields of England and France, Scotland, France and Ireland Reverse a decorative tablet upon which 'HONOR'. PRIN'. MAG'. BRIT'. FRA'. ET'. HIB'. NAT', 29 MAI'. ANN' EF the reverse with some dark toning
Union of England and Scotland 1707 25mm diameter in silver Eimer 424b on a thin flan Good Fine, Union of England and Scotland undated (1707) 24mm diameter in silver Eimer 425 var Reverse British Arms within garter, crowned by winged genii, SEMPER EADEM on ribbons below VF struck on a thin flan
Commemorative medals from 1700-1900 (24) includes Union of Scotland 1707 by J. Croker, silver (Eimer 425), Simon Bolivar Liberator 1846 by C. Voight, bronze, statues for Duke of Northumberland 1816, Duke of Rutland 1852 & Robert Burns 1880, John Bright medals (2), Dr Barnardo's Homes and Earls Court Wheel, together with other interesting medals. Generally VF or better.
Commemorative medals from 1901 (13) includes Scotland, In Defence of The Rights & Honour of Scotland, w/m, General Strike 1926, by Gillick for Royal Mint, bronze, J.Fry & Sons Ltd. Bicentenary 1928 (2), Charles The Martyr King, Society of, bronze. Generally GVF.
Royal Veterinary College Collegiate Medal, clinical Prize 1922, bronze, in case. Church of Scotland Training College Aberdeen, Joseph Ogilvie Medal, bronze, in case. Heriot - Watt College Edinburgh Prize Medal 1909-10, bronze, in case. German Gymnastic Society London, prize medal 1904, bronze. Netherlands, Liberation Medal 5th May 1945, bronze. Generally EF (5).
The New Testament a series of medals in bronze (18) each bearing quotes from the New Testament along with a lid on a container for them with the inscription Testamental Truths EF, France 1953 Coronation of Elizabeth II by H.Dropsy A/UNC boxed, Sir Joseph Paxton UNC in white metal, in the shell case of issue, George IV Visit to Scotland in white metal EF, North Eastern Railway King Edward Bridge over the River Tyne, also three additional medals in base metal these low grade or holed
Union of England and Scotland 1707 25mm diameter in bronze Eimer 425 by J.Croker Obverse Bust left draped, Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below EF
The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland silver prize medal, reverse engraved "Robert Chrystal Irving, Shenley Lodge for Percheron Gelding "Shenley Atom" Dumfries Show 1930". Together with a Horse Show Society silver medal by Mappin & Webb. GVF. (2).
Union of England and Scotland 1707 25mm diameter in silver Eimer 425 by J.Croker Obverse Bust left draped, Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle, with two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below NEF
The Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland silver prize medals (2), reverses engraved "Sanders Spencer Holywell Manor for best Pen of swine 1897" and "Sanders Spencer Holywell Manor for best Pen of swine, Kelso Show 1898" GVF. (2).
Anne, Union of England & Scotland 1707 by J Croker, silver 25mm. Victoria New Model Crown bimetal, Dessau's Calendar 1895 by R.E. Daish Edinburgh / John Shaw Stock & Share Dealer, Investiture Caernarvon Castle 1969, silvered metal. (4) in mixed grades VF-EF
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 in white metal (2) Obverse Bust left veiled and crowned, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX 1897 below bust, Reverse Shields of EnglandIreland and Scotland crowned at the top IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN EF-UNC with some scuffs, Battle of Trafalgar Boulton's medal a later restrike with die deterioration evident on both sides with 'Daniel Bradley Conqueror' engraved above the design in the reverse field Good Fine
Union of England and Scotland 1707 Obverse Bust Left draped ANNA.D:G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB:REG. Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, twi infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below Eimer 425 34mm diameter in bronze EF with a small green patch to the left of the Crown
Union of England and Scotland 1707 69mm diameter in silver by J.Croker. Obverse Bust left Crowned and draped, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA. MAG: BRITAN: FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA. Reverse Statue of Anne as Pallas NOVAE. PALLADIVM.TROIAE Eimer 423 EF with a few light contact marks
Prize Medals (5) including Edinburgh University Physics 1909-10 to Douglas J Glen, bronze. Central Deeside Agricultural Assoc. silver medal. Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Seeds Medal, bronze. British Dairy Farmers Assoc. silver medal, Dairy Show 1911, with brooch fitting. Commemoration Day Tonbridge Castle School Attendence Medal, bronze. Extremely fine (5).
Union of England and Scotland 1707 as Eimer 425 Obverse Bust draped left facing, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET: HIB: REG: Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle: two infant geni
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