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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, silver medal, by Hardman and Thomas Webb, laureate bust l., GEORGIVS IV REX BRITA

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 693

British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, silver 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, 55mm. (BHM.1092; Eimer -), choice mint state, light grey tone *ex Spink Auction 8, 27 February 1980, lot 629 [Hugh Jessop] The medal has been adapted, by use of an added legend on the pedestal, from an Accession medal to a Coronation medal (see lots 657 & 658).

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal, by Hardman and Thomas Webb, laureate bust l., GEORGIVS IV REX BRITA

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 694

British 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

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal formed of a pair of clichés joined by a ‘gilt’ metal rim with suspen

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 696

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’.

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, silver medal, by Thomas Wyon Jr. and Benjamin Wyon, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 700

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.

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, copper medal, by Thomas Wyon Jr. and Benjamin Wyon, laureate bust r., GEORGIVS IV

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 701

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.

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, contemporary copy of an unofficial Coronation medal, impressed in wood or perhaps

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 702

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’

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British Medals, George IV, Coronation 1821, a group of Coronation jetons (7): national flowers, rev. the King held aloft, THE

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 703

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.

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British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Visit to Ireland, 1821, copper medal, 1821, by Benjamin Wyon and (reverse) George Mills,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 704

British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Visit to Ireland, 1821, copper medal, 1821, by Benjamin Wyon and (reverse) George Mills, laureate head l., rev. the King steps ashore, greeted by Hibernia with harp and wolfhound, legend in exergue, IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS MAJESTY’S MOST GRACIOUS VISIT TO IRELAND 1821, edge engraved, IRISH COPPER FROM THE MINES IN THE COUNTY OF WICKLOW, 51mm. (BHM.1137), extremely fine, very rare with the engraved edge *bt. Dreweatt’s Auction, February 2014 Following the Coronation George IV visited Ireland, leaving London on 31st July, landing on 11th August and entering Dublin on the 17th. At the time of the Royal Visit the Avoca Mines, Co. Wicklow, were leased and run by the Williams Brothers and Company of Cornwall.

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British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Royal Installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, 1821, copper medal, by Isaac Parkes, la

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 705

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.

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British Medals, Ireland, George IV, Royal Installation of the Knights of St. Patrick, 1821, copper medal, by Isaac Parkes, la

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 706

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.

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World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, silver medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, la

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 707

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.

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World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, copper medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, la

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 708

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.

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World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, silver medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loos, la

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 709

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.

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World Medals, Germany, George IV, Coronation / Visit to Hannover, 1821, gilt-bronze medal, by Karl Friedrich Voigt for G. Loo

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 710

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.

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British Medals, George IV, miniature complimentary gold medal, c. 1821, believed issued for the Coronation, by Johann Baptist

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 712

British Medals, George IV, miniature complimentary gold medal, c. 1821, believed issued for the Coronation, by Johann Baptiste Merlen, head l., GEORGIUS IV DG BRITANNIARUM REX FD, rev. radiant crown within wreath, GOD SAVE OUR BELOVED KING, 9.5mm., (BHM.1177), in square velvet and silk-lined red leather case of issue, a nick through the O of BELOVED, otherwise extremely fine, very rare, especially in the case of issue *bt. A. H. Baldwin & Sons Medal List 3, 1996, no. 50 Brown lists only two examples though still rates the medal as ‘N’. He has mis-recorded the obverse legend. Another example was sold in these rooms 4 February 2013, lot 237. The obverse die was re-used on a medal for the King’s death, with the reverse legend ALL THE NATION LAMENTS HIS LOSS (BHM.1389)

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British Medals, George IV, miniature complimentary gold medal, c. 1821, believed issued for the Coronation, by Johann Baptist

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 713

British Medals, George IV, miniature complimentary gold medal, c. 1821, believed issued for the Coronation, by Johann Baptiste Merlen, head l., GEORGIUS IV DG BRITANNIARUM REX FD, rev. radiant crown within wreath, GOD SAVE OUR BELOVED KING, 9.5mm., wt. 1.02gms. (BHM.1177), very fine and very rare *bt. Christopher Eimer Brown lists only two examples though still rates the medal as ‘N’. He has mis-recorded the obverse legend. See footnote to previous lot.

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British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, large frosted silver medal, by William Wyon, after Sir Fr

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 714

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, large frosted silver medal, by William Wyon, after Sir Francis Chantrey, bare head r., GUILELMO IIII DG BRITANNIAR REGI F D, rev. legend in 4 lines within oak wreath extending from naval trident, with crown above, ADELAIDE REGINA CUDI JUSSIT MDCCCXXX, 68mm. (BHM.1413, R3; Eimer 1220, footnote), presumed once glazed, obverse dulled, reverse unmarked, extremely fine and exceedingly rare *ex Thomas Stainton Collection, Glendining’s, 18 February 1987, lot 29 Carlisle, ‘…this medal struck at the express command of Her Majesty … only to be given by Her Majesty to those whom The Queen graciously condescends to honour.’

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British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, a small keepsake variety, gilt-copper, by William Wyon, a

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 715

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, a small keepsake variety, gilt-copper, by William Wyon, after Sir Francis Chantrey, bare head r., rev. legend in 4 lines within oak wreath extending from naval trident, with crown above, 29.5mm. (cf. BHM.1413, footnote, where one is mentioned), presumed once glazed, with slightly matt surface, edge damaged from mounting but medal otherwise extremely fine and exceedingly rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, 1981 In recent times Dix, Noonan Webb have sold two examples, 2 April 2014 (lot 788), catalogued as gold; and 13 March, 2018 (lot 1273), catalogued as silver-gilt.

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British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, large copper medal, by William Wyon, after Sir Francis Ch

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 717

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, Queen Adelaide’s medal, large copper medal, by William Wyon, after Sir Francis Chantrey, bare head r., GUILELMO IIII DG BRITANNIAR REGI F D, rev. legend in 4 lines within oak wreath extending from naval trident, ADELAIDE REGINA CUDI JUSSIT MDCCCXXX, 68mm. (BHM.1414, R2; Eimer 1220), choice extremely fine and rare *bt. B. A. Seaby, 1981 See footnote to lot 714

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British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, copper medal, by (?) William Bain, bare head r., ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, r

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 718

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, copper medal, by (?) William Bain, bare head r., ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, rev. crown, orb and sceptre on cushion, radiant background, PROCLAIMED JUNE 28 1830, 45.5mm. (BHM.1415, listed in white metal only as R3, but this piece mentioned in supplement), some stain spots on flan, nearly extremely fine and very rare The medal is unsigned and from whence Brown got the attribution to Bain is uncertain. See lot 721.

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British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, silver medal, unsigned, bare head l., ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, rev. crown,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 719

British Medals, William IV, Accession 1830, silver medal, unsigned, bare head l., ASCENDED THE BRITISH THRONE …, rev. crown, orb and sceptre on cushion, radiant background, PROCLAIMED JUNE 28 1830, 34.5mm. (BHM.-, supplement 1427A, this piece illustrated), extremely fine, toned and extremely rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, The Medallion, Spring 1982, no. 79 The reverse design very close to BHM.1415 (see lot 718)

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Accession 1830, copper medal, published by Edward Thomason, busts either side

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 720

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Accession 1830, copper medal, published by Edward Thomason, busts either side of each, she wearing ermine stole, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY …, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY …, 54.5mm. (BHM.1423; Eimer 1221); another, similar, white metal, extremely fine and nearly so (2)

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Accession 1830, white metal medals (3), by Thomas Halliday, similar obverses,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 722

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.

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official gold medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r.,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 723

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.

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official silver medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 724

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.

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, the official copper medal, by William Wyon, bust of William r

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 725

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

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British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, large silver medal, by William Wyon, for Rundell Bridge & Co, signed W. WYON ARA

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 726

British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, large silver medal, by William Wyon, for Rundell Bridge & Co, signed W. WYON ARA MINT, bare head r., GUILELMO IIII DG BRITANNIAR REGI F D, rev. a naval crown with oak branches and trident, radiant light over open sea, COLLECTASQUE FUGAT NUBES SOLEMQUE REDUCIT, 68.5mm. (BHM.1476; Eimer 1248, this specimen illustrated), a superb example, rich tone and choice mint state *ex Spink/Christie Auction, 13 October, 1993, lot 900 Ticket states ‘Laurence Brown said this specimen was the best he has ever seen…’.

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British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, large copper medal, by William Wyon, for Rundell Bridge & Co, signed W. WYON ARA

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 727

British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, large copper medal, by William Wyon, for Rundell Bridge & Co, signed W. WYON ARA MINT, bare head r., GUILELMO IIII DG BRITANNIAR REGI F D, rev. a naval crown with oak branches and trident, radiant light over open sea, COLLECTASQUE FUGAT NUBES SOLEMQUE REDUCIT, 68.5mm. (BHM.1476; Eimer 1248), good extremely fine *bt. Spink & Son Laurence Brown ticket.

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, a group of white metal medals (6), (i) by T. W. Ingram, bare

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 729

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)

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, silver medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, conjoined busts of King

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 731

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, silver medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, conjoined busts of King William IV and Queen Adelaide r., THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES …, rev. William IV, standing to right, alongside his consort, is presented with the crown by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia and Archbishop look on, winged Fame above, engraved name on edge, ‘T. M. COATES’, 55mm. (BHM.1483, R2; cf Eimer 1250), pierced through IE of MAJESTIES, with suspension ring, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rare *bt. Christopher Eimer, 1981

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, white metal medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, conjoined busts of

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Lot 732

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, white metal medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, conjoined busts of King William IV and Queen Adelaide r., THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES …, rev. William IV, standing to right, alongside his consort, is presented with the crown by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia and Archbishop look on, winged Fame above, 55mm. (BHM.1483), good very fine; another, obverse as the reverse of first, rev. legend below radiant crown and within wreath of national flowers, 55mm. (BHM.1484, known only in white metal), bright extremely fine (2)

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British Medals, William IV, Coronation 1831, silver medal, by Thomas Wells Ingram, crowned bust r., wearing Coronation regali

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Lot 734

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.

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, gilt-bronze medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., she with dia

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Lot 736

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, gilt-bronze medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., she with diadem, HIS MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY …, rev. Britannia, with crown aloft and lion on sea-shore, greet ship of state, the sails embellished with the national flowers, CROWN’D AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY…, 46.5mm. (BHM.1497; Eimer 1249), struck with a matt surface, the letters of the legends polished, nearly extremely fine, very rare

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, silver medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., she with diadem,

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Lot 738

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, silver medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., she with diadem, WILLIAM IIII AND QUEEN ADELAIDE, rev. W & A crowned and above open wreath of national flowers, CORONATION - AT WESTMINSTER, 45.5mm. (BHM.1498, not listed in silver), mint state

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, medals (3), copper and white metal, unsigned, conjoined busts

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 739

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, medals (3), copper and white metal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., she with diadem, WILLIAM IIII AND QUEEN ADELAIDE, rev. W & A crowned and above open wreath of national flowers, CORONATION - AT WESTMINSTER (BHM.1498); another white metal medal, similar obverse, rev. Britannia crowns King and Queen, all 45.5mm. (BHM.1499), first extremely fine, others nearly so, both pierced (3) *copper example bt. Spink & Son; one white metal example purchased Hedley Betts

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British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, white metal medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., rev. King an

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Lot 741

British Medals, William IV and Queen Adelaide, Coronation 1831, white metal medal, unsigned, conjoined busts r., rev. King and Queen enthroned under canopy, receive national flowers from figures of the three Kingdoms, to the back a behatted oriental and to fore an African slave kneels, his leg shackles broken, CORONATION, 46mm. (BHM.1501), nearly extremely fine, rare The medal gives an interesting hint of things to come, the 1st August 1834 being the date of the emancipation of colonial slaves.

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British Medals, William IV, complimentary miniature silver medal, 1832, by Johann Baptiste Merlen, conjoined busts of William

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Lot 742

British Medals, William IV, complimentary miniature silver medal, 1832, by Johann Baptiste Merlen, conjoined busts of William and Adelaide r., WILLIAM IIII ADELAIDE, rev. crowned cypher, WHOM GOD PRESERVE, 10.80mm. (BHM.1561), a delightful medal, extremely fine, toned and very rare *bt. Daniel Fearon, June 2007 (with an earlier ticket priced 10/6!)

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by J. Davis, draped bust r., but turned to facing, hair i

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Lot 743

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

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., hair i

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 744

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

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, copper medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., hair i

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 745

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

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, white metal medal, by Thomas Halliday, draped bust three-quarters r., h

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 746

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

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, small copper medal, by William Wyon (after W. H. Holbrooke), draped bus

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 747

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.

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British Medals, Princess Victoria, Her Majority 1837, frosted silver medal, by William Wyon (after R. J. Lane), published by

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 748

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)

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British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, gilt-copper medal, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VI

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 749

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, copper medal, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diademed bust l., VICTORI

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 750

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, copper medal, by J. Ottley, half-length bust three-quarters l., hair in chignon, le

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 751

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Accession 1837, white metal trial striking of medal, by William Wyon (after R. J. Lane), published

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 752

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.

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British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, silver medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diadem

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 753

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.

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British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, copper medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, diadem

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 754

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Visit to the City of London, white metal medal, 1837, by J. Barber for Messrs. Griffin and Hyams, d

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 755

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official gold medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Victoria r

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 756

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.

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official silver medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Victoria

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 757

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, the official medal, in copper, by Benedetto Pistrucci, diademed bust l., rev. Vict

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 758

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large copper medal, by Benedetto Pistrucci, for Rundell, Bridge & Co, diademed and

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 759

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, special presentation silver medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hy

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 760

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, copper medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, crowned half-leng

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 761

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, white metal medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, crowned half

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 762

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, small white metal medal, by J. Barber, published by Messrs. Griffin & Hyam, radian

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 763

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.

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large silver medal, by G. R. Collis, bust l., VICTORIA DG BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 764

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

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British Medals, Victoria, Coronation 1838, large copper medal, by G. R. Collis, bust l., VICTORIA DG BRITANNIARUM REGINA F D,

Baldwin's of St James's

Lot 765

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

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