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Click here to subscribeBritish Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal, by Hardman and Thomas Webb, laureate bust l., GEORGIVS IV REX BRITANNIARVM, rev. crowned sword and sceptre within rays on a pedestal, STAT REGE LEX STAT LEGE REX, dates of birth, Accession and Coronation on pedestal, 53mm., on 5.5mm. flan (BHM.1092; Eimer -), choice mint state
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, a pair of gilt clichés, signed TW (possibly Thomas Webb), bust l., in robes and wearing collar of Order, … ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, rev. rose and thistle and shamrock either side of crown, KING GEORGE IV, 52.5mm. (BHM.1094), matt surface, extremely fine, rare The clichés are found combined and sometimes contained within a plain or ornamental border (see following lot). The obverse sometimes used separately as a setting in a box lid or in frames.
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal formed of a pair of clichés joined by a ‘gilt’ metal rim with suspension loop and ring, signed TW (possibly Thomas Webb), bust l., in robes and wearing collar of Order, … ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, rev. rose and thistle and shamrock either side of crown, KING GEORGE IV, 52.5mm. (BHM.1094), extremely fine, rare See footnote to previous lot. Brown only lists the medal as ‘gilt’.
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, silver medal, by Thomas Wyon Jr. and Benjamin Wyon, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITANNIARVM REX FD, rev. Britannia seated, with lion, trident and shield, writes Coronation date on tablet, MAGNUS SÆCLORUM NASCITUR ORDO, 50.5mm. (BHM.1101, not recorded in silver, but this specimen noted in supplement; Eimer 1144), in square maroon leather fitted case of issue with Wyon’s stamp on inner lid, choice, virtually mint state and exceedingly rare *ex Maj. R. M. O. de la Hay, Christie’s, 27 May 1981, lot 163 Benjamin Wyon was using a bust of George IV by his elder brother Thomas Wyon Jr., who had died in 1817.
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal, by Thomas Wyon Jr. and Benjamin Wyon, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITANNIARVM REX FD, rev. Britannia seated, with lion, trident and shield, writes Coronation date on tablet, MAGNUS SÆCLORUM NASCITUR ORDO, 50.5mm. (BHM.1101; Eimer 1144), in fitted case, choice, virtually mint state *bt. Mrs I. Allen; ex Duke of Northumberland Collection, Sotheby’s, 17 June 1981, lot 471, part Benjamin Wyon was using a bust of George IV by his elder brother Thomas Wyon Jr., who had died in 1817.
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, contemporary copy of an unofficial Coronation medal, impressed in wood or perhaps vulcanite, laureate bust l., rev. crown within wreath of roses, thistles and shamrocks, outer scrolled border, 41mm. (cf. BHM.1111 for type), much as made, reverse fine, obverse better, trace of split, an unusual souvenir *acquired Spink & Son, September 1983, ‘Daniel’s [Daniel Fearon] gift’
British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, a group of Coronation jetons (7): national flowers, rev. the King held aloft, THE SENATE AND THE PEOPLE, 26.5mm. (BHM.1107 (2 – silver and copper); laureate bust l., rev. crown above open wreath, 25mm. (BHM.1109 (3 – brass (2) and silvered metal); bust l., rev. crown on cushion, etc., 25.5mm. (BHM.1112); laureate bust l., rev. crown in open wreath, 21.5mm. (BHM.1113), last extremely fine, others mint state or virtually so (7) *the second bt. B. A. Seaby, 1977; third bt. Christopher Eimer, 1980 The origins of the first two medals lie in the Coronation medal of the Emperor Napoleon, the reverse of which illustrates the ancient Frankish custom of acknowledging a new chief by raising him on a shield. Someone with a wry sense of humour adapted the design for George IV.
British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Royal Installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, 1821, copper medal, by Isaac Parkes, laureate bust l., within Collar and Badge of the Order of St. Patrick, rev. façade of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, ROYAL INSTALLATION AT ST PATRICKS DUBLIN AUGUST XVIII MDCCCXXI, 46mm., flan approx. 3.5mm. thick at edge (BHM.1173; Eimer 1151; Frazer 1893/9), choice mint state with hint of redness *bt. Spink & Son, c.1980, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family. The medal struck, as always, from a slightly ‘bulging’ reverse die. Following the Coronation George IV visited Ireland, leaving London on 31st July, landing on 11th August and entering Dublin on the 17th. The Installation Service was held on the 28th August.
British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Royal Installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, 1821, copper medal, by Isaac Parkes, laureate bust l., within Collar and Badge of the Order of St. Patrick, rev. façade of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, ROYAL INSTALLATION AT ST PATRICKS DUBLIN AUGUST XVIII MDCCCXXI, 46mm., marginally thicker flan, approx. 3.8mm. thick at edge (BHM.1173; Eimer 1151; Frazer 1893/9), extremely fine *bt. Christopher Eimer The medal struck, as always, from a slightly ‘bulging’ reverse die. Following the Coronation George IV visited Ireland landing on 11th August and entering Dublin on the 17th. The Installation Service was held on the 28th August.
World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, silver medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITAN ET HONNOV REX FID DEF, rev. the figure of Fortune leads the King on horseback to right, he in Coronation robes, FELICEM AVGVSTI ADVENTVM, in ex. REGNVM HANNOVERVM CELEBRAT, lettered edge, BEROLINI EX OFFICINA MONETARIA D LOOS FIL, 39.5mm. (BHM.-; Eimer 1147; Brockmann 1065), virtually mint state *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1977 The King left Ramsgate on the 25 September, 1821.
World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, copper medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITAN ET HONNOV REX FID DEF, rev. the figure of Fortune leads the King on horseback to right, he in Coronation robes, FELICEM AVGVSTI ADVENTVM, in ex. REGNVM HANNOVERVM CELEBRAT, lettered edge, BEROLINI EX OFFICINA MONETARIA D LOOS FIL, 39.5mm. (BHM.-; Eimer 1147; Brockmann 1065), virtually mint state *bt. Spink & Son, c.1980 The King left Ramsgate on the 25 September, 1821.
World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, silver medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITAN ET HONNOV REX FID DEF, rev. the figure of Fortune leads the King on horseback to right, he in Coronation robes, FELICEM AVGVSTI ADVENTVM, in ex. REGNVM HANNOVERVM CELEBRAT, plain edge, 39.5mm. (BHM.-; Eimer 1147, not listed in gilt; Brockmann 1065), superb mint state *bt. Spink & Son, c.1980 The King left Ramsgate on the 25 September, 1821.
World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, gilt-bronze medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV DG BRITAN ET HONNOV REX FID DEF, rev. the figure of Fortune leads the King on horseback to right, he in Coronation robes, FELICEM AVGVSTI ADVENTVM, in ex. REGNVM HANNOVERVM CELEBRAT, plain edge, 39.5mm. and on a thick (4.77mm.) flan (BHM.-; Eimer 1147; Brockmann 1065), superb mint state The King left Ramsgate on the 25 September, 1821.
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Accession 1830, white metal medals (5): (i) published by Edward Thomason, bust of William r., HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY …, rev. crown within civic wreath, on crossed flags, ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, 54mm. (BHM.1424, listed in white metal only as R3); (ii) unsigned, bust of William r., rev. crown, with orb and sceptre on cushion, PROCLAIMED…, 45.5mm. (BHM.1415, R3, attributed to Bain); (iii), bare head r., HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY, rev. draped bust of Adelaide r., HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY …, 45.5mm. (BHM.1416); (iv) head r., rev. crown on cushion, 36mm. (BHM.1426), fine; (v) William IV and Adelaide, bust of each l., and r., 34.5mm. (BHM.1427), except as stated, good very fine, mostly rare or very rare (5) See lot 718 above.
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Accession 1830, white metal medals (3), by Thomas Halliday, similar obverses, all 38.5mm., bare head, rev. (i) bust of Queen Adelaide r., PRESENTED TO THE PURCHASERS OF THE PAUL PRY (BHM.1418); rev. (ii) crown, sword and sceptre on plinth (BHM.1419); rev. (iii), Coronation, bust of Queen Adelaide r., legend on ribband (BHM.1482, R3); and a larger but similar version of the second medal, 45.5mm. (BHM.1417), extremely fine or nearly so, scarce and rare (4) The name Paul Pry derived from a theatrical farce by John Poole (1825), about an interfering busybody. The name was taken up by a newspaper intended to expose political corruption and fraud. The medal would be linked to the English paper rather than its better known namesake, published by one Anne Royall in America.
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official gold medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r., WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP 8 1831, rev. diademed head of Queen Adelaide r., ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 33mm (BHM.1475; Eimer 1251; Woll.xvi), 1,000 specimens struck, in velvet and silk-lined red leather case of issue, good extremely fine with much brilliance, light hairlines in field and a few minor edge nicks *bt. 1988 There are varying accounts of the numbers struck as some were subsequently melted. 350 medals were presented to Members of Parliament.
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official silver medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r., WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP 8 1831, rev. diademed head of Queen Adelaide r., ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 33mm. (BHM.1475; Eimer 1251; Woll.xvi), 2,000 specimens struck, in velvet and silk-lined red leather case of issue, brilliant mint state *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1977, Coin and Medal Bulletin, no. U557 There are varying accounts of the numbers struck as some were subsequently melted.
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official copper medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r., WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP 8 1831, rev. diademed head of Queen Adelaide r., ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT CROWNED SEP 8 1831, 33mm. (BHM.1475; Eimer 1251; Woll.xvi), 1,000 specimens struck, but some subsequently un-issued, in velvet and silk-lined red leather case of issue, mint state
British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, a group of white metal medals (6), (i) by T. W. Ingram, bare head r., signed below, rev. lion before plinth, 35.5mm. (BHM.1490); (ii & iii) crowned bust r., in robes, revs. Queen Adelaide r. and lion before plinth [as first medal in lot], 35.5mm. (BHM.1491, 1492); (iii & iv) conjoined busts r., revs. the couple crowned, LONG LIVE THE KING & QUEEN, 38 & 33mm. (cf. BHM.1510); (v) Adelaide alone, bust r., rev. William crowned by Britannia, 34.5mm. (BHM.1525), generally very fine or better, the first three pierced, but spot on face on last (6)
British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, silver medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, crowned bust r., wearing Coronation regalia, signed below bust, WILLIAM IV DEI GRATIA, rev. crown and regalia rest on plinth, trophies either side, lion and cornucopia to fore, BORN …, 36mm. (BHM.1492, not recorded in silver, nor so in supplement), in velvet lined square maroon leather case of issue, choice mint state *bt. Christopher Eimer, July 1992 It is a puzzle why Brown (BHM) does not fully attribute the medal when it is signed T. W. INGRAM. BIRMM.
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by J. Davis, draped bust r., but turned to facing, hair in chignon, HRH PRINCESS ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, rev. legend in wreath, ONLY CHILD OF HRH THE LATE DUKE OF KENT …, 43.5mm.; another, white metal, a little smaller, 38mm. (both BHM.1735; W&E.3A.3, 3A.1), both extremely fine and rare, the white metal example pierced (2) *both bt. Christopher Eimer, 2011
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., hair in chignon, HRH PRINCESS ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, rev. Victoria receives scroll from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, Fame above, 51mm. (BHM.1736; W&E.3B.2), choice mint state *bt. Christopher Eimer, 2011
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., hair in chignon, rev. Victoria enthroned on rock attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, THE BIRTH DAY OF THE HEIRESS PRESUMPTIVE …, 44.5mm. (BHM.1737; Eimer 1293; W&E.4A.3), extremely fine and very rare
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, white metal medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., hair in chignon, HRH PRINCESS ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, rev. legend in 12 lines within wreath, TO COMMEMORATE THE FIRST GREAT ÆRA…, 44.5mm. (BHM.1738, only in white metal; W&E.4B.2), rim pierced, virtually mint state *bt. Christopher Eimer, 2011 The legend is worth recording in full – it continues, … IN THE LIFE OF A PRINCESS WHOSE ENDOWMENT BY DIVINE PROVIDENCE WITH WISDOM FIRMNESS AND PIETY, MUST EVER BE THE PRAYER OF A MIGHTY EMPIRE MAY 24 1837
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, small copper medal, by William Wyon (after W. H. Holbrooke), draped bust l., hair tied up, ENGLAND’S PRIDE – IRELAND’S HOPE, rev. crown at top of oak and floral wreath, THE PRINCESS VICTORIA …, 29.5mm. (BHM.1742, R2; W&E.9), very fine and extremely rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, 2011 William Henry Holbrooke, born 1805.
British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, frosted silver medal, by William Wyon (after R. J. Lane), published by Storr & Mortimer, bust l., her hair with wreath of roses, tied in chignon behind, signed below, W. WYON ARA, rev. legend with open oak wreath, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS VICTORIA BORN XXIV MAY MDCCCXIX, 36mm. (BHM.1745A, Supplement; W&E.15.2), matt surface, extremely fine and extremely rare *bt. Spink & Son, 1983, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family Perhaps 52 specimens struck, though this figure may include the Accession medal (see lot 752 below)
British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, gilt-copper medal, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, rev. legend within oak and olive wreath, below radiant crown, BORN 24 MAY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837, 61.5mm (BHM.1756, R2; Eimer 1296; W&E.22.2), test mark on edge but obverse and reverse good extremely fine, very rare *bt. A. H. Baldwin & Sons
British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, copper medal, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, rev. legend within oak and olive wreath, below radiant crown, BORN 24 MAY 1819 ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20 1837, 61.5mm (BHM.1756, not listed in copper; Eimer 1296; W&E.22, listed in Æ gilt), in [distressed] green velvet lined maroon leather case of issue, Royal arms gilt on lid, good extremely fine, very rare *bt. Daniel Fearon, c. 2005
British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, copper medal, by J. Ottley, half-length bust three-quarters l., hair in chignon, legend on ribband, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY…, rev. legend within and around wreath, DAUGHTER OF HIS LATE ROYAL HIGHNESS …, 50.5mm (BHM.1762; W&E.40.2); another, similar, white metal (W&E.40.1), first good extremely fine, second nearly so, first rare, second less so (2) Second bt. Mrs I. Allen
British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, white metal trial striking of medal, by William Wyon (after R. J. Lane), published by Storr & Mortimer, bust l., her hair tied with band and loose knot, signed below, W. WYON RA, rev. legend with open oak wreath, VICTORIA BRITANNIARUM REGINA XX IVN MDCCCXXXVII, 36mm., on thick (4.58mm.) flan (BHM.1764; Supplement pp. 255-256, notes to 1745A, 1765, 1772; Eimer 1297; W&E.46, not listed in white metal), extremely fine and extremely rare *bt. Spink & Son, 1983, from a group of pieces acquired from the Wyon family The reverse lettering on this piece is slightly smaller than on the finished medal and there is no colon after IVN.
British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, silver medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, rev. the Queen, accompanied by Britannia, stands beneath a canopy and is greeted by the Lord Mayor of London with Londinia and Fame, WELCOME, in ex. legend and name of Lord Mayor below, THE RIGHT HONORBL JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, 61.5mm. (BHM.1772, R2; Eimer 1303; W&E.62.3), in [distressed] blue velvet lined maroon leather case of issue, Royal arms gilt on lid, obverse edge bruise at 10 o’clock, good very fine and extremely rare *bt. Daniel Fearon, c.2005 Sir John Cowan (1774-1842), Chandler, Lord Mayor of London 1837-38.
British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, copper medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, rev. the Queen, accompanied by Britannia, stands beneath a canopy and is greeted by the Lord Mayor of London with Londinia and Fame, WELCOME, in ex. legend and name of Lord Mayor below, THE RIGHT HONORBL JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, 61.5mm. (BHM.1772, R2; Eimer 1303; W&E.62.2), in maroon velvet lined maroon leather case of issue, extremely fine *bt. Daniel Fearon, c.2005
British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, white metal medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA, rev. the Queen, accompanied by Britannia, stands beneath a canopy and is greeted by the Lord Mayor of London with Londinia and Fame, WELCOME, in ex. legend and name of Lord Mayor below, THE RIGHT HONORBL JOHN COWAN LORD MAYOR, 61.5mm. (BHM.1772, R2; Eimer 1303; W&E.62.1), extremely fine *ex Leslie Lewis Allen Collection, Baldwin Argentum Auction, 9 June 2007, lot 202
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official gold medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Victoria receiving crown from the standing figures of the three kingdoms, 37mm., wt. 31.41gms. (BHM.1801; Eimer 1315; Woll.xvii; W&E.88.3; Stef. Vol. I, pl. 32), 1,369 specimens struck, minor hairlines, good extremely fine with much brilliance 540 medals were presented to Members of Parliament.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official silver medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Victoria receiving crown from the standing figures of the three kingdoms, 37mm., wt. 30.85gms. (BHM.1801; Eimer 1315; Woll.xvii; W&E.88.2; Stef. Vol. I, pl. 32), 1,172 specimens struck, virtually mint state with the lightest of toning *bt. Spink & Son, mid 1970s
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official medal, in copper, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Victoria receiving crown from the standing figures of the three kingdoms, 37mm., wt. 30.85gms. (BHM.1801; Eimer 1315; Woll.xvii; W&E.88.1; Stef. Vol. I, pl. 32), 1,871 specimens struck, choice mint state
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large copper medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, for Rundell, Bridge & Co, diademed and draped bust l., ALEXANDRINA VICTORIA, signed below as ‘Benedetto Pistrucci Chief Medallist Royal Mint’, rev. legend and date in 5 lines, DA FACILEM CURSUM ATQUE ADNUE COEPTIS 1838, 86.5mm. (BHM.1802; Eimer 1309; W&E.90.1; Stef. Vol. I, pl. 33), in original maroon leather case (with Rundell’s details on inner lid), choice and virtually mint state
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, special presentation silver medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, crowned half-length bust, head turned to l., holding sceptre, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, rev. the Queen walks beneath canopy, with attendants around, 61.5mm. (BHM.1803, not recorded in silver; Eimer 1311; W&E.92.3), with looped scroll and ring suspender and red and blue ribbon, in red leather case of issue, Royal Arms gilt on lid, and adapted to take the medal with its mount, struck with a frosted surface, the letters in legends polished, choice extremely fine, exceedingly rare *bt. Daniel Fearon, April 2007
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, copper medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, crowned half-length bust, head turned to l., holding sceptre, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, rev. the Queen walks beneath canopy, with attendants around, 61.5mm. (BHM.1803; Eimer 1311; W&E.92.2), extremely fine
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, white metal medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, crowned half-length bust, head turned to l., holding sceptre, VICTORIA QUEEN OF ENGLAND, rev. the Queen walks beneath canopy, with attendants around, 61.5mm. (BHM.1803; Eimer 1311; W&E.92.1), choice extremely fine
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, small white metal medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, radiant crown above bust to l., rev. within wreath, FATHER OF MERCIES, HEAR A NATION’S PRAYER …, 34mm. (BHM.1804, R3; W&E.93.2); another, by W. J. Taylor, bust r., hair in chignon, VICTORIA, rev. the Queen’s Champion in armour, rides to r., FOR THE QUEEN, 41.5mm. (BHM.1838; Eimer 1314; W&E.129.B.1), both nearly extremely fine, first pierced and with suspension ring, both rare, first extremely so (2) *first bt. Daniel Fearon, June, 2007 The Queen’s Champion was not called upon to perform at the Coronation Banquet.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large silver medal, by G. R. Collis, bust l., VICTORIA DG BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D, rev. the queen, enthroned, on an island rock, crowned by the archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia; Neptune and Mercury below, ships to either side, in ex. legend, ASCENDED THE THRONE..., 73.5mm. (BHM.1805, unlisted in silver and R2 when in copper; Eimer 1310; W&E.95.3), in modern wooden fitted case, good very fine and extremely rare *bt. Timothy Millett, List 1, 2001, no. 421
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large copper medal, by G. R. Collis, bust l., VICTORIA DG BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D, rev. the queen, enthroned, on an island rock, crowned by the archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia; Neptune and Mercury below, ships to either side, in ex. legend, ASCENDED THE THRONE..., 73.5mm. (BHM.1805, R2; Eimer 1310; W&E.95.2), good extremely fine, retaining much mint bloom, extremely rare
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large white metal medal, by G. R. Collis, bust l., VICTORIA DG BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D, rev. the queen, enthroned, on an island rock, crowned by the archbishop and attended by Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia; Neptune and Mercury below, ships to either side, in ex. legend, ASCENDED THE THRONE..., 73.5mm. (BHM.1805, R2; Eimer 1310; W&E.95.1), good very fine but showing some porosity to surface
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large copper medal, by J. Davis, garlanded bust l., hair in chignon, legend on wide border, VICTORIA DG BRITANNIAE REGINA FD, rev. the Queen crowned on dais, figures of the Kingdoms r., others l., lion and cornucopia below, Fame and cherub above, HMG MAJESTY VICTORIA…, 64.5mm. (BHM.1807; W&E.98.2), in maroon leather case of issue, mint state, rare *ex Maj. R. M. O. de la Hay, Christie’s, 27 May 1981, lot 175
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large white metal medal, by J. Davis, garlanded bust l., hair in chignon, legend on wide border, VICTORIA DG…, rev. a map of the British Isles, counties numbered, the seas named, 64.5mm. (BHM.1808, R3), extremely fine and extremely rare *bt Spink & Son, 1976 The cataloguers assume the medal would have been issued with a listing of the counties to correspond with the numbers, but none are known.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large white metal medal, by J. Davis, garlanded bust l., hair in chignon, legend on wide border, VICTORIA DG…, rev. the Queen enthroned and crowned, the Kingdoms and patrons attend, HMG MAJESTY VICTORIA…, 64.5mm. (BHM.1807; W&E.98.1); another, also by J. Davis, bust l, rev. as first medal, but without outer legend, 54mm. (BHM.1810, not listed in white metal; W&E.100.2), both nearly extremely fine, scarce and rare, second pierced (2) *first bt. B. A. Seaby, 1979; second bt Daniel Fearon, June 2007
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, bust l., hair in chignon, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN, rev. the Queen crowned by figures of the three kingdoms, Fame flies above, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, 54mm. (BHM.1821, not recorded in copper; W&E.111.2), mint state and extremely rare
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, white metal medals (2), by Thomas Halliday, bust l., hair in chignon, rev. the Queen crowned, 54mm. and 38.5mm. (BHM.1821, 1824; W&E.111.1, 111B. 1), bright extremely fine; others in white metal (3), by J. Davis, similar bust, rev. legend, date ‘28’ stamped over error ‘26’, 29mm. (BHM.1818; W&E.103D.1); by (?) W. J. Taylor, small bust l., hair in chignon, rev. crown in wreath, legend, 38.5mm. (BHM.1844, unattributed); another, within brass rim, 34.5mm., poor; medallets (2), perhaps by Halliday, Accession, brass; Coronation, silvered metal, 24.5mm. (BHM.1770, 1831), except as stated, very fine (7) *second and fourth bt. B. A. Seaby, 1974 Brown is muddled with the entry for BHM.1824; he describes the obverse as similar to 1821, a bare head portrait, however he illustrated a crowned head. Seaby ticket on fourth gives attribution to Taylor.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, silver medal, by Thomas Halliday, bust l., hair in chignon, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN, rev. the Queen crowned by figures of the three kingdoms, standing Fame behind, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, 44.5mm. (BHM.1822, not recorded in silver; W&E.112, not recorded in silver), good very fine and extremely rare *bt. A. H. Baldwin & Sons
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, bust three-quarters l., HMGM VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN, rev. the Queen crowned by figures of the three kingdoms, standing Fame behind, GOD SAVE THE QUEEN, 44.5mm. (BHM.1823, R3; W&E.113.2), a delightful portrait, virtually mint state, extremely rare *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1981
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, white metal medal, by T. W. Ingram, bust l., hair tied up, rev. the Queen enthroned and crowned, figures of the Kingdoms attend, 54mm. (BHM.1832; W&E.118.1), with original ‘GRAND CORONATION MEDAL’ wrapper with printed explanation, virtually mint state *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1979
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, silver medal, by T. W. Ingram, bust l., hair loosely tied behind, rev. the Queen enthroned holding sceptre and orb, 36mm. (BHM.1833; W&E.118B.3), choice mint state with even grey tone, rare *bt. A. H. Baldwin, 1987 Peter Earthy observes, ‘I think this medal depicts the Queen better than Pistrucci’s official medal!’
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, silver medal, by W. J. Taylor, bust l., VICTORIA BRITANNIA REGINA, rev. crown over legend within oak wreath, with rose, thistle and shamrock, BORN MAY 24 1819 CROWNED JUNE 28 1838, coin-like milled edge, 42mm. (BHM.1837/1835; W&E.130B, listed only in white metal), in fitted snakeskin case, choice extremely fine, toned The medal not listed as such in BHM. but is a combination of an obverse of an R4 medal and reverse of a medal only listed in white metal and R3. Brown comments on the odd repetition of the date. He has no record of any medal by Taylor with a milled edge.
British Coins, Victoria, sovereign, 1863, 827 on truncation, die no. 22, young head l., rev. crowned shield of arms within wreath (S.3853A; Marsh 48A [R6 in any condition]), lightly cleaned, the all-important features ‘827’ and die number sharp, certified and graded by PCGS as Repaired, Very Fine Details No sovereign of this variety is yet known in Mint State, the finest being a somewhat lustrous choice Extremely Fine coin discovered by this cataloguer some twenty years ago and sold to Spink. Until 1954, the existence of this rarity remained unknown to the numismatic community. The number of ‘827’ sovereigns minted is also unknown although it can be deduced, more or less, if the theory is correct that the numerical designation appearing on the queen’s bust at the truncation (well hidden from view) is that of a bar of gold made into sovereigns in order to make a reliable count of how many sovereigns are equal to such a gold bar in storage at the Royal Mint or at the Bank of England. Pieces so produced were at the time nothing but an accounting check for the mint, or the bank, and all were seemingly bagged and placed into commercial circulation. The English sovereign was the world’s measure of money in 1863, and doubtless many of these ‘827’ coins were shipped abroad, were used hard and were eventually melted. Only a handful have ever come to light, this specimen being typical. This is one of the rarest of all sovereigns.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, silver medal, by Benjamin Wyon, restrike (1969) by Messrs. John Pinches, bust l., hair curled round ear and tied back with roses, rev. …CROWNED JUNE 28 1838, 46mm. (BHM.1840, note; W&E.135.3), limited edition, numbered 169 of 250 specimens struck, hallmark on edge, mint state and rare *bt. Christopher Eimer
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, silver medal, by (?) W. J. Taylor or J. Davis, unsigned, diademed bust l., her hair tied in chignon, VICTORIA – ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE…, rev. the Queen enthroned, her foot resting on lion, attended by Britannia, Justice, Hope and Commerce, 45.5mm (BHM 1842, see Supplement for listing in silver – this piece; Eimer 1313a, this piece illustrated; W & E 138.4), mint state with light tone and bloom; together with similar but smaller variety, 34.5mm (BHM 1842, unlisted in silver; Eimer 1313c), extremely fine (2)
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, a set of three copper medals, by (?) W. J. Taylor or J. Davis, unsigned, diademed bust l., her hair tied in chignon, VICTORIA – ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE…, rev. the Queen enthroned, her foot resting on lion, attended by Britannia, Justice, Hope and Commerce, 45.5, 34.5 & 28mm. (BHM.1842; Eimer 1313; W&E.138A.7, 10, 13), choice extremely fine (3) *two larger bt. Christopher Eimer, last bt. Mrs I. Allen The portrait on the smaller medals is proportionally smaller on the flan than on the larger, where it very much fills the space.
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