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Click here to subscribeBritish 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.
British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, a group of three medals, by (?) W. J. Taylor or J. Davis, unsigned, gilt-copper, 45.5mm.; copper, 34.5mm., perhaps a trial, without reverse legend; and white metal, 45.5mm., 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, without legend, 45.5mm. (BHM.1842; Eimer 1313; W&E.138.7, not listed in gilt; 138.5; 138.10, this variety not listed), first two good very fine; white metal extremely fine, pierced and with split-ring suspender (3) *second bt. B. A. Seaby, 1984 The medal is found in various sizes (see also lots 781 and 782) and the normal reverse has the one-word legend CORONATION above the figures, and the exergue legend, AT WESTMINSTER – JUNE 28. 1838. The cataloguers assume the second item is a trial striking.
British Medals, Queen Victoria, a modern gilt-silver medallic reproduction of the Una and Lion five-pound coin, 1839, the original by William Wyon, bust l., rev. the Queen as Una stands before the British Lion, 86.75mm., wt. 296.33gms., in case of issue, proof-like mint state *bt. SAS [Special Auction Services], 19 September 2014, lot 724
British Medals, Edward VII, Accession 1902, silver medal, by Lauer, uniformed bust three-quarters l., rev. façade of St. James’s Palace, and the Great Gateway, 35.5mm. (cf. BHM.3699; Eimer 1856; C&W.4102), extremely fine, rare; Coronation 1902, silver medal, by Messrs. John Pinches, for the Duchy and town of Lancaster, conjoined crowned busts r., rev. crowned shield on rose, lettering in Old English, 38mm. (BHM.3798, not listed in silver; C&W.4490C. 3), mint state (2) *first bt. Spink & Son, early 1980s The second issued by the Mayor of Lancaster, Col. Richard Inglis Hall (b. 1851), whose name appears on the medal’s reverse. See also lot 804 for other Lauer medals.
British Medals, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation 1902, the official bronze medal for wearing, by Emil Fuchs (replacement ribbon), very fine; commemorative issues, bronze, with enamelled details, and copper, by Annie Band, crowned bust r., shields around, rev. legend and crown, 51mm. (BHM.3835; C&W.4120), first with suspension loop and ring, second without; copper medal, by Fattorini, conjoined busts r., rev. Britannia, etc., 38.5mm. (BHM.3757; C&W.4220A. 3), except as stated, extremely fine (4) 6054 bronze medals were issued to selected NCOs and other ranks who took part in the Coronation parade. Neither of the Band medal varieties listed as such by C&W.
British Medals, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation 1902, matt silver medal, by Frank Bowcher, for Spink & Son, conjoined crowned and robed busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to r., rev. Britannia, surrounded by children of the Empire, 39.5mm.; another, white metal, 40mm. (BHM.3741; Eimer 1869; C&W.4560), first mint state, second extremely fine; a pair of uniface impressed wood ‘medals’, crowned bust of each, three-quarters l., and three-quarters r., 41.5mm., much as made, very fine (4) *wooden pieces bt. Spink & Son, 1983
British Medals, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Coronation 1902, silver medals (5): conjoined crowned busts three-quarters l., rev. Royal arms, details part enamelled, 38mm.; by Vaughton, crowned bust three-quarters l., rev. Royal arms, 32mm. (BHM.3821; C&W.4617.3); miniature, by A. Miesch, with M & B maker’s mark (Marples & Beasley), 17mm. (C&W.4423); in cross form (2 – one part-enamelled (C&W.4424, var., 4427); white metal, by W. J. Holmes, 38.5mm. (BHM.3834; C&W.4304.2); and a curious medal, struck 1953 for the Coronation of Elizabeth II (as part of a set), by Turner & Simpson, silvered-bronze, crowned bust three-quarters l., wearing Order of St. Patrick, 51.5mm. (C&W.4758), extremely fine and better (7)
British Medals, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Accession and Coronation 1902, copper medals (3) by A. Fenwick, conjoined crowned busts l., 1901 below; another similar but 1902 below busts; third, bust of King alone l., PROCLAIMED 1901, all revs. Royal arms, …CROWNED 1902, all 51mm. (C&W.4237, 4242), mint state (3) *silver bt. B. A. Seaby, 1978, 1980
British Medals, Edward VII, Accession and Coronation 1902, a group of medals (6), by Lauer: Accession, uniface bronze plaquette, half-length uniformed bust three-quarters l., 55.5 x 37mm. (C&W.-); Coronation, a pair of medals, silver and copper, similar bust, rev. Royal arms, 45mm., copper in case of issue; copper and white (or base) metal, similar bust, rev. Britannia on shore, holding crown, 38.5mm.; and a silver miniature, similar bust, rev. Royal arms, 19.5mm. (C&W.4398, 4396), extremely fine or better (6)
British Medals, Edward VII, Coronation 1902, a group of medals, silver (1) and copper (3), by A. Fenwick, crowned uniformed bust l., revs. shields of Great Britain and colonies, 38.5mm. (C&W.4247), one copper pierced, extremely fine, others mint state; a pair, silver and white metal, conjoined crowned busts r., rev. legend by spray in 9 lines, 38mm., silver mint state, white metal nearly so (6) *two bt B. A. Seaby, 1976, 1979 See also lot 796.
British Medals, Edward VII, Coronation 1902, a pair of medals, silver and copper, by (?) J. Moore, crowned bust r., rev. legend in Gothic script, in 11 lines, 32mm. (C&W.4457A. 3), silver in case; larger copper medal, similar bust, rev. Royal arms and mottos supported by lion and unicorn, 38mm.; silver, by A. Fenwick, crowned bust l, KING AND EMPEROR, rev. Royal arms (as in lot 297), 32mm.; silver cliché, by Williams, Birmingham Ltd., crowned bust r., spray behind, 38mm., last extremely fine, others mint state or virtually so (5) *first two and penultimate bt. Christopher Eimer, 1980
British Medals, George V, Coronation 1911, the official small gold medal, by Bertram Mackennal (1863-1931), crowned bust of George V and Queen Mary to either side, 30.5mm., wt. 16.58gms. (BHM.4022; Eimer 1922b; W&E.5035.5), in red leather fitted case of issue, 719 specimens struck, matt surface, this with minor rubbing marks, good extremely fine *bt. Spink & Son (Numismatic Circular no. 7044)
British Medals, George V, and Queen Mary, Coronation 1911, the official medals (3), by Bertram Mackennal (1863-1931), large and small silver and large bronze, crowned bust of George V and Queen Mary to either side, 30.5mm. (BHM.4022; Eimer 1922; W&E.5035), in red leather fitted cases of issue, matt surface to all, extremely fine to mint state (3) *bronze bt. B. A. Seaby, 1976
British Medals, George V, Coronation 1911, a set of medals (5), by S. A. Daniel, silver, 38 and 32.5mm.; bronze, 25.5mm.; white metal (2), 38 & 32.5mm.; lion supports medallic bust of King l., rev. radiant crown above legend on scroll (BHM.4076; W&E.5057.1, 3, 6, silver unlisted by both), small silver in fitted case, white metal pierced; set of three medals, silvered-bronze, copper and white metal, by Constance & Floyd and A. H. Darby, conjoined crowned busts l., rev. Royal arms within wreath, 51.5mm. (BHM.4028; W&E.5053.1, 2, not listed by either in copper), silvered and copper in (separate) red leather cases, all extremely fine to mint state (8)
British Medals, George V and Queen Mary, Coronation 1911, silver medal, by Messrs John Pinches, conjoined crowned busts l., rev. Ship of State, 39mm., 1966 hallmarked restrike (issue of 500), in (not original) case, mint state; original bronze issue, 39mm. (BHM.4047; W&E.5197), in circular fitted card box; silver (or perhaps silvered) medal, by Heming & Co., conjoined crowned busts l., rev. Britannia and lion, 38mm. (W&E.5143A), in (Royal Mint look-alike) case of issue, mint state; Chronology of monarchs, white metal medal, crowned bust l., rev. names from William I in petal-formation, 38.5mm., pierced, extremely fine; Peru, Lima, Coronation Day Celebrations, small silver medal, uniformed bust r., rev. legend within wreath and below crown, 26.5mm., extremely fine and rare (5) *second bt. B.A. Seaby, 1976; last Spink & Son, 1977
British Medals, Prince Heinrich of Prussia (1862-1929), the Coronation Automobile Endurance Tour, 1911, large silver medal, by Charles Korschann (1872-1943), for L. Chr. Lauer, Berlin, bust of Prince Henry r., rev. Britannia greets Prussia with, between them, arms of the Royal Automobile Club and the Kaiserlicher Automobil-Club, TOUR FOR THE PRINCE HENRY CUP TO COMMEMORATE T CORONATION HM KING GEORGE V OF ENGLAND 4 - 20 JULI 1911, legend repeated in German, 80.5mm. (BHM.-; W&E.5163, VR), in original Lauer case of issue, matt surface, mint state and an extremely rare early motoring medal Prince Henry, younger brother of Kaiser Wilhelm II, had a military and naval background and, from the very start of motoring, an interest in cars. The Prince Heinrich Tour [Prinz-Heinrich-Fahrt] was first run in 1908. The 1911 tour, which was to be the last, started in Homberg and ran a round-about route to Hamburg by way of Cologne. The cars were then shipped to Southampton before driving to Edinburgh and back to London. There were 37 German and 27 British participants. The one American car, a Cadillac, was entered by Capt. J. F. Loder-Symonds of the British army. Prince Heinrich took part as did the Duke of Connaught, Lionel de Rothschild and, indeed, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Charles Korschann executed a number of medals of Prince Heinrich, all with a very much similar bust. Several photocopies sold with lot.
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, silvered-bronze medal, by George Allen & Co., crowned bust r., rev. herald rides to l., 44.5mm. (BHM.4284; W&E.6510A. 2; Giord. CM184e); others, by A. Fenwick (2): gilt-bronze, crowned bust r., rev. Coronation ceremony, plain wide border around, 50.5mm. (cf. W&E.6570); smaller copper medal, 38.5mm. (W&E.6570I. 1), some stains to reverse; a pair, bronze, by Turner & Simpson, crowned bust r., rev. i) Britannia before Westminster Abbey, ii) within tablet, ASCENDED THE THRONE…, 51mm. (BHM.4298, 4280; Eimer 2044, 2040; W&E.6761A. 3; 6370A. 1), all extremely fine (5) The second seems to have the reverse of the smaller 38mm. medal (W&E.6570I) placed on the reverse of the flan of the large medal (W&E.6570J).
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, ‘gilt’ bronze medal, by Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965), for Messrs. J. R. Gaunt, crowned bust r., rev. Britannia seated holding crown on which rests a dove, 57.5mm. (BHM.4286; W&E.6585.8); silver medal, by Mappin & Webb, crowned bust r., rev. regalia etc., before Westminster Abbey, 38mm. (W&E.6642), both matt surface, both mint state; another, bronzed white metal, crowned bust r., rev. Britannia standing, 45mm. (BHM.4308; W&E.6820), in leatherette box, extremely fine (3) *second ex Giordano Collection, Spink Auction, 21 October 2010, lot 129, part. Peter Earthy purchased four lots (117, 129, 144, & 173) from the Spink ‘Portraits of a Prince’ Auction, 21 October 2010 – the Collection of Joseph S. Giordano – which have been incorporated into various lots. Several of these pieces were, in turn, purchased by Giordano form Almanzar’s of San Antonio, Texas. Edward Carter Preston was born and died in Liverpool. See footnote to previous lot.
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, large bronze medal by Ludwig Hujer (1872-1968), for the Vienna Mint, bust l., EDWARD VIII, rev. legend in centre and around, VIVAT CRESCAT FLOREAT – AD MULTOS ANNOS – IN REMBRANCE OF THE CORONATION 1937, 80.5mm. (BHM.4289; Eimer 2042; Giord. CM300), in maroon leather fitted case of issue, mint state *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1977
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, silver medals (6): by A. Fenwick (4), crowned bust r., rev. legend within floral wreath, 38.5mm., 32mm. & 26mm. (2), the first matt, hallmark on edge (cf. W&E.6570C, 6570B, 6570, not listed in silver); by W. McMillan for Spink & Son, crowned bust l., rev. Royal arms (W&E.6720. 5); by Turner & Simpson, crowned bust r., rev. Royal cypher, 18mm. (W&E.6765A), first extremely fine, others mint state, scarce and rare (6)
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, small silver medals (3), by Marples & Beasley, crowned bust three-quarters r., rev. names of six countries of the Empire, 33mm. (W&E.6830. 3, VR), maker’s mark M & B and SILVER on reverse, extremely fine; by A. Fenwick, crowned bust r., rev. legend within floral wreath, 26mm. (cf. W&E.6570, not listed in silver); by Turner & Simpson, 18.5mm. (W&E.6765A), second mint state, others extremely fine though damage to reverse of last (3) *bt. Christopher Eimer, 1980
British Medals, Edward VIII, Intended Coronation 1937, a pair of medals, silver and gilt-bronze, by Leslie E. Pinches for Messrs. John Pinches, crowned bust l., rev. crown in centre of rose, 35mm. (BHM.4293; W&E.6682A. 5, 4); a pair of bronze medals, one silvered, by W. H. Hasler, bust r., ACCEDED…ABDICATED…, 32mm.; a pair, bronze and white metal, by Birks [Toronto], but Turner & Simpson type, crowned bust r., EDWARDVS VIII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX CROWNED 1937, rev. Britannia before Westminster Abbey, 32mm., suspension loops; and a lead-filled bronze trial of the obverse, last about extremely fine, others mint state and Pinches brilliant (7) *some ex Giordano Collection, Spink Auction, 21 October 2010, lot 144, part
British Medals, Edward VIII, Abdication 1936, silver medal, by Leslie E. Pinches for Messrs. John Pinches, crowned bust l., rev. legend in 13 lines, 51.5mm. (BHM.4276; W&E.6350A.3; Giord.CM550), 1000 specimens struck, choice mint state; smaller silver medals (2), by Leslie E. Pinches for Messrs. John Pinches, crowned bust r., KING EDWARD VIII, rev. within wreath, ASCENDED THE THRONE…, 35.5mm. (BHM.4277; W&E.6355. 4; Giord.CM347), one matt, mint state, one ‘polished’ surface, extremely fine, unusual thus (3) *last bt. Spink & Son
British Medals, The Three Kings of 1936, a set of three matt bronze medals, by Turner & Simpson, George V, Edward VIII and George VI, first and last conjoined busts l., Edward VIII crowned bust r., all 51mm. (BHM.4263, 4280, 4351, and note; Eimer 2030, and note; W&E.6370a; Giord.359a), in red fitted case of issue with bronze title tablet below medals, descriptive card, mint state or virtually so (3) *ex Giordano Collection, Spink Auction, 21 October 2010, lot 173 The medals making up the set comprise: George V – a 1935 Jubilee; Edward VIII – ABDICATED DECEMBER 10 1936; George VI – Coronation 1937.
British Medals, The Three Kings of 1936, a similar set of three smaller matt bronze medals, by Turner & Simpson, George V, Edward VIII and George VI, all 32mm., first and last conjoined busts l., Edward VIII crowned bust r., all 32mm. (BHM.4264, 4280, 4351, and note; Eimer 2030, and note), in red fitted case of issue with bronze title tablet below medals, descriptive card, mint state (3) The medals making up the set comprise: George V – a 1935 Jubilee; Edward VIII – ABDICATED DECEMBER 10 1936; George VI – Coronation 1937.
British Medals, The Three Kings of 1936, a set of three small matt silver medals, by W. H. Haseler, for James R. Ogden & Sons Ltd, of Harrogate and London, George V and Queen Mary, rev. blank, Edward VIII, rev. ACCEDED…, and George VI, rev. …THE CORONATION, first and last conjoined busts l., Edward VIII crowned bust r., all 32mm. (BHM.4260, 4274, 4365; W&E.5706A. 7.6340), in black leather fitted case of issue, mint state, rare (3) *bt. Spink & Son, 1976 W. H. [William Hair] Haseler Ltd., Birmingham silversmiths – the name mis-recorded as ‘Hasler’ by both Brown and W&E.
British Medals, George VI, and Queen Elizabeth, Coronation 1937, large official silver medal, by Percy Metcalfe (1895-1970), crowned bust of King and Queen to l., either side, 57mm. (BHM.4314; Eimer 2046; W&E.7000), in case of issue, matt surface, mint state; and small (32mm.) medals, similar, silver and bronze, mint state (3) *first bt. B. A. Seaby, 1976
British Medals, George VI, Coronation 1937, large circular bronze medallic plaque, by Leonard Jennings (1877-1956), bust l., GEORGE THE SIXTH, 230mm. (W&E.7107, VR), a handsome wall-hanging, much as made Jenning’s portrait sculptures were known for their subtlety of expression and close likeness. For further information: ‘Leonard Jennings OBE’, Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851-1951, University of Glasgow History of Art, online
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, Coronation Medal, official silver medals (2) for wearing, by Cecil Thomas (1885-1976), crowned bust r., rev. E II R crowned, 32mm., Men’s issue and Ladies’ issue, this with bowed ribbon suspender, in card box of issue, matt surface; medals (3), by Paul Vincze (1907-1994): i) silver, crowned bust r., before Westminster Abbey, rev. the Queen crowned, GOD CROWN YOU WITH A CROWN OF GLORY…, 38mm. (BHM.4450; Eimer 2085; W&E.8113.2), in case of issue; ii) silver, diademed bust r., rev. a kneeling female figure tends the national flowers, 38mm.; with another in bronze (BHM.4451; W&E.8114), in card boxes of issue, matt surfaces; by Spink & Son (2), crowned, robed bust r., rev. Buckingham Palace, bronze 57.5mm. & silvered-bronze 31.5mm., both stamped BRONZE on edge (BHM.4448; Eimer 2086; W&E.8095), mint state or virtually so (7) *second bt. Spink & Son; third and fourth B. A. Seaby The first medal was awarded as a personal souvenir from the Queen to members of the Royal Family, officers of state, members of the Royal Household, government officials, etc., and troops and police who were on duty. Although designated ‘C’ in BHM, the latter two are seldom seen in commerce.
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, uniface bronze medal, by Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965), for Messrs. John Pinches, crowned bust r., 63.5mm. (W&E.8052), in blue leather case of issue, mint state, very rare Edward Carter Preston was born and died in Liverpool and this medal was also struck with an armorial reverse for the Mersey Tunnel Joint Committee. He is best remembered for designing the Memorial Plaques presented to the families of British servicemen and women who died during the Great War.
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, a group of medals (8), silver, by J. Fray, crowned bust r., rev. crowned E II R, 39mm. (W&E.8027.4); others, bronze (7 – one silvered), including one by Pinches for Rolls Royce, 35mm. (W&E.8060D) and other Pinches (2), extremely fine and better (8) *the Rolls Royce example bt. Spink & Son
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, a group of medals, by Turner & Simpson, all crowned bust r., rev. standing Britannia, bronze (5), 51mm., in case of issue; 38mm. (2), 32mm. (2); silvered-bronze (2), 38 & 25.5mm.; and silver, 38mm, with Birmingham hallmark (W&E.8105), mint state or virtually so (8) *first bt. Christopher Eimer, 1980
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, a group of the various portrait medals, by Messrs John Pinches, bronze unless otherwise stated, crowned bust, 35mm. (silver & bronze); bare head, rev. Ship of State, 35mm.; bare head, rev. National Playing Fields, 35mm. (3 – one bronze, two alloy); crowned bust, rev. Westminster Abbey, 35mm. (2 – silver & bronze); and 2 white metal alloy medals (W&E.8050A, 8055A, 8056H, 8058B), silver and most others mint state (10)
World Medals, France, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, a group of medals (4), by Henri Dropsy (1885-1969), and struck in Paris, all bust r., S.M. LA REINE ELIZABETH II, rev. Windsor Castle with King George IV’s Gateway, LA FRANCE À S.M. ELIZABETH II (Dropsy Exh. Cat., Paris, 1964, 220; E 2087; W&E.8047); silver, 72mm., card box; silver, 50mm., “1 ARGENT”, card box; bronze, 72mm.; bronze, 50mm., leather case; all virtually as struck or mint state, large silver very rare (4) *third bt. Daniel Fearon, June 2007, fourth bt. B. A. Seaby 1977
World Medals, Italy/USA, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, gilt-silver medal, by Edward Monti for S. Johnson, Milan crowned bust r., rev. crowned and garnished Royal arms and supporters, 61.5mm. (BHM.-; Eimer –; W&E.8045.3), in case of issue, mint state, rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, 1982 Edward Peter Monti (1926-2016), of Quincy, MA, USA., an American sculptor of Italian parentage.
World Medals, Italy/USA, Elizabeth II, Coronation 1953, silver medal, by Edward Monti for S. Johnson, Milan crowned bust r., rev. crowned and garnished Royal arms and supporters, 61.5mm. (BHM.-; Eimer –; W&E.8045.3), mint state, rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, 1980 Edward Peter Monti (1926-2016), of Quincy, MA, USA., an American sculptor of Italian parentage.
British Medals, Elizabeth II, Coronation Golden Jubilee, 2003, gold proof five pounds (crown), by Tom Phillips, CBE, RA (b. 1937), issued by the Royal Mint, stylised bust r., rev. legend in mixed letters, 22ct., wt. 39.94gms. (S.4557), in case of issue with certificate, no. 0297 of issue of 2,750, a fine modern design, FDC
Ancient Coins, Roman, Carausius, usurper in Britain (AD.287-296), Æ antoninianus, C mint, IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG, radiate dr. bust r., rev. VIRTVS AVG, Mars stg. l. with reversed spear and shield, S in field, in ex. C, wt. 4.63gms. (RIC.-), well struck with some original silvering, dark patina, extremely fine, an exceptional example, probably unique An unpublished reverse variety depicting Mars with these attributes and position. Recorded at the British Museum.
Ancient Coins, Roman, Carausius, usurper in Britain (AD.287-296), Æ antoninianus, London mint, VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG, radiate and cuir. bust l., holding shield and spear, rev. PAX AVG, Pax stg. l., FO in field, in ex. ML, wt. 4.14gms. (RIC.116), dark patina, well struck with a superb military-style bust, extremely fine and very rare thus, an exceptional example
Ancient Coins, Roman, Diocletian, struck by Carausius, usurper in Britain (AD.287-296), Æ antoninianus, C mint, IMP C DIOCLETIANVS AVG, radiate cuir. bust r., rev. PAX AVGGG, Pax stg. l., SP in field, in ex. C, wt. 4.44gms. (RIC.19), well struck, dark patina, extremely fine, an exceptional example
Ancient Coins, Roman, Maximianus, struck by Carausius, usurper in Britain (AD.287-296), Æ antoninianus. C mint, IMP CMA VAL MAXIAMIANVS PF AVG, radiate cuir. bust r., rev. PAX AVGGG, Pax stg. l., SP in field, in ex. C, wt. 3.96gms. (RIC.44), dark patina, well struck, extremely fine, an exceptional example
British Coins, Early Anglo Saxon, sceatta, c.675-c.760, modelled head type Bz var., bust facing, well modelled with blundered legend around, rev. bird on cross, annulets of good style in field, wt. 1.60gms. (S.778 var., M.138-9), nearly very fine An extremely rare example showing the prototype for the Abstract BZ issue, the bust with full moustache and the facing bust in high relief. Only a few specimens known.
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