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Romania, 25th Anniversary of the Institutelor Unite, Iasi, 1891, a bronze medal by N. Sternberg, legend both sides, 55mm (Wurz. 3943); Silver Jubilee of the Principality and Kingdom, 1891, a bronze medal by A. Scharff, uniformed bust of Carol I left, rev. robed female figure holding palm branch and shield, lion by her side, 64mm (BDM V, 367; Wurz. 4355; cf. DNW 45, 678); Inauguration of the Palace of Justice, Bucharest, 1895, a bronze medal by G. Stelmans, bust of Carol I left, rev. seated...
£40–£60
Seychelles, George VI, Proof 2 Cents and Cent, both 1948 (KM. 5-6) [2]. Brilliant, toned (£50-60)
£50–£60
Romania, Coronation of Ferdinand, 1922, bronze medals (2), by C. Kristescu for Arthus-Bertrand, conjoined busts of Ferdinand and Maria left, rev. robed female leading equestrian figures, 45mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.129, 1; cf. DNW 49, 1021); 75th Anniversary of the School of Agriculture, 1928, a light bronze medal by S. Johnson, bust of Michael I facing, wearing shirt and tie, rev. frontal elevation of building, 60mm (cf. DNW 45, 691); 50th Anniversary of Universul, 1933, a bronze medal,...
Roman Imperial coinage Miscellaneous, Nummi (6), of Diocletian, Maximianus (2), Constantius I (2) and Galerius; together with radiates (3), all of Carausius [9]. Mostly very fine (£100-120)
£100–£120
Edward VIII (1936), modern fantasy Crowns (5), all 1936, in cupro-nickel [5]. Brilliant (£30-40)
£30–£40
Romania, Centenary of the Birth of Dr Carol Davila, 1928, a bronze medal by A. Lavrillier, uniformed bust left, rev. Hygeia comforting naked male, view of Bucharest behind, 80mm (cf. DNW 49, 1032); Expozita Targ a Industriei Romanesti, Bucharest, 1934, a light bronze medal by E.W. Becker, bust of Carol II right, rev. artisan with cog-wheel and hammer, 51mm; Prietenia Roman-Sovietica, Arlus, 1946, a plated iron medal by C. Medrea for the Banca Nationala, naked male artisans with flags, rev....
Roman Imperial coinage Miscellaneous, Nummi (17) of Maxentius (3), Licinius II, Constantine I (7), Helena, Crispus, Constans, Magnentius, Julian II and Gratian; together with a Siliqua of Gratian [18]. Last chipped, mostly very fine (£120-150)
£120–£150
Miscellaneous, Cut Halfpence (50), generally 13th century [50]. Fine to very fine (£100-120)
Miscellaneous, Cut Farthings (80), generally 13th century [80]. Fine to very fine (£100-120)
Roman Imperial coinage Miscellaneous, 4th century, Barbarous radiates (35), Minimii (20) [55]. Varied state (£70-100)
£70–£100
Victoria (1837-1901), Proof set, 1893, comprising gold Five and Two-Pounds, Sovereign and Half-Sovereign, Silver Crown to Threepence [10]. Gold with some very light surface marks, silver toned (Halfcrown uneven), almost as struck; contained in original fitted leather velvet-lined case (£4,000-4,500)
£4,000–£4,500
Roman Imperial coinage Miscellaneous, Bronzes (3), of Macrinus, Trajan and the Judæa First Revolt (Hendin 661); together with a three stars and crescent medalet [4]. Fine, last pierced (£20-30)
£20–£30
United States of America, W.R. Grace & Co, New York, 1937, award medals (3) by Medallic Art Co, in gold, silver and bronze, sailing clipper, rev. map of North and South America with symbols of transport around, named (gold: Thomas H. Ryder, 1956, in recognition of 40 Years of Loyal Service; silver: Thomas H. Ryder, 1946…30 Years; bronze: Thomas H. Ryder, 1937…21 Years), gold 50mm, 50.38g, others 88mm [3]. All extremely fine; in fitted cases of issue (£320-350)
£320–£350
United States of America, Pattern Dollar, 1836, in silver, by C. Gobrecht, seated figure of Liberty right, c.gobrecht.f. on base, rev. eagle flying left, constellation of 26 stars in field, edge plain, 26.92g/6h (Judd 60; Adams & Woodin 42). Practically as struck with deep blue-gold tone, extremely rare (£8,000-10,000)
£8,000–£10,000
United States of America, Proof Dollar, 1863, Seated Liberty type, edge grained, 26.72g. Trifling hairlines, otherwise brilliant and toned, very rare (£1,400-1,600)
£1,400–£1,600
United States of America, 50-Cents, 1809, normal edge. Cleaned in the past, light grazing in field above eagle’s head and detail of left wing weak, otherwise very fine (£120-140)
£120–£140
United States of America, 50-Cents, 1829. Minor metal flaws in centre, otherwise extremely fine, attractively toned (£200-220)
£200–£220
Miscellaneous, Austria, France, Panama, Mexico, South Africa, etc., coins in silver (24), all Crown-sized [24]. Varied state (£80-100)
£80–£100
Manton, Manton, J.O., and Hollis, E., Buckinghamshire Trade Tokens issued in the Seventeenth Century, Buckingham, 1933, foreword + 118pp, 13 engraved plates. Publishers’ green cloth, lettering in gilt on spine; neatly but heavily annotated throughout with extra notes by Preston-Morley, which became the basis for his and Berry’s revised work [see lot 1282]; pages 39-42 loose, otherwise a fine copy, no.54 of 75 overprints authorised for the Buckinghamshire Archaeological Society, very rare...
£90–£120
Miscellaneous, Mexico, Spain, Philippines, Salvador, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Venezuela, Germany, etc, coins in silver (48, mostly Crown-sized), base metal (20) [68]. Mostly fine to very fine, a few better (£200-250)
£200–£250
Miscellaneous, Mexico and Central America, coins in silver (73), base metal (55) [128]. Varied state (£100-120)
Miscellaneous, Mexico and Central America, coins in silver (19), base metal (65) [84]. Varied state (£60-80)
£60–£80
Miscellaneous, Turkey, Morocco, Syria, etc, coins, all in silver (66), mostly late 19th and early 20th centuries [66]. Generally fine, some better (£70-90)
£70–£90
Miscellaneous, Coin jewellery: Portuguese India, Louis I, Half- and Quarter-Rupia, both 1881, set into open ropework mounts [2]. Very fine (£20-30) End of Session 3
Folkes 1761 Books, Folkes, M., Tables of English Silver and Gold Coins, London, 1761-3, 161 + 12pp, bound with Explanation of the Plates: with a Supplement and Postscript, 216pp + 48 engraved plates. Later half tan and cloth, spine somewhat scuffed, but internally very fine and complete; a nice copy of this early reference (£90-120)
Hawkins, E Books, Hawkins, E., Franks, A.W., and Grueber, H.A., Medallic Illustrations of the History of Great Britain and Ireland, Plates I-XX, XXI-XXXX, XLI-LX, LXI-LXXX, LXXXI-XC, XCI-C, CXXI-CXXXX, London, 1904-10 [7]. Original grey cloth-backed boards; cover to Plates XCI-C a trifle damp stained on upper back, otherwise a very fine original group, the internal plates of medals all fresh and as new (£120-150)
James II (1685-1691), James II, Gunmoney coinage, Crown, 1690, normal types, on a heavy flan, 20.91g (DF 366; S 6578). Fair, rare (£150-180)
£150–£180
British, Battle of Cape St Vincent, 1797, a bronze medal by J.G. Hancock, uniformed bust of the Earl of St Vincent left, rev. Hispania on sea-shore reclining against a shield, naval engagement at right, 49mm (BHM 435; E 881). Discolouration in obverse field, otherwise very fine (£70-90)
British, Death of William Pitt, 1806, a copper medal by T. Webb, bust left, rev. island rock buffeted by heavy waves, 53mm (BHM 610; E 975). About very fine (£50-60)
George III (1760-1820), George III and the Royal Family, 1816, a bronze box medal by J. Porter for E. Orme, legend within Garter, rev. legend within Star of the Garter, 78mm (BHM 903; E 1089). Lacking contents, otherwise very fine and rare (£90-120)
British, Duke of Wellington Elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford, 1834, a bronze medal by T. Webb [obv. after P. Rouw], bust left, rev. legend in 12 lines, 55mm (Eimer 113; BHM 1664; E 1273; Bramsen 1929). Minor spotting both sides, otherwise almost extremely fine, patinated (£40-50)
£40–£50
British, Robert Peel, Rector of Glasgow University, 1837, a bronze medal by T. Ottley, bust three-quarters right, rev. arms and insignia within wreath, 46mm (Brodie 258; BHM 1749; E 1291). Fine (£30-40)
British, Smithfield Club, 1845, a silver award medal by W. Wyon, bust of Earl Spencer left, rev. bust of Duke of Richmond right, edge named (Mr George Sainsbury, Corsham, Wilts), 49mm (BHM 2218; E 1400). About extremely fine; an interesting association piece (£100-120)
Victoria (1837-1901), Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, 1887, a silver medal by G.W. de Saulles and J. Pinches for the Imperial Institute, crowned bust left, rev. elevation of the Institute, 38mm (BHM 3226; E 1737; Taylor 221b). Scuffed, very fine (£35-45)
£35–£45
British, Smart Medal, Brechin, 1889, engraved silver awards (2), by james smart esq for high public school brechin, revs. named (Awarded to Netta S Macduff, Dux in Senior II, 1910; Awarded to Janet S. Macduff, Dux in Modern Lanaguages Department, 1915), both hallmarked wa Birmingham 1909, 1914, both 57mm (Brodie –); Angus Club, Edinburgh, 1912-13, engraved silver award by Hamilton & Inches, respicimus on Garter, rev. named (Janet S. Macduff, Dux in English, Brechin High School), 57mm (cf....
£250–£300
George III (1760-1820), Bank of Ireland, Six Shillings, 1804, leaf to upright of e (DF 614; S 6615). Extremely fine, light dusty-grey tone (£450-500)
£450–£500
France, Henri IV, a uniface cast bronze portrait medal after G. Dupré, bust three-quarters right in doublet, coat and ruff, no legend, 90mm (cf. Jones 21). A late aftercast, about extremely fine, pleasing patina (£50-70)
£50–£70
George III (1760-1820), Bank of Ireland, Ten Pence, 1813 (DF 624; S 6618). About extremely fine (£30-40)
George III (1760-1820), Bank of Ireland, Ten Pence (5), all 1813 (DF 624; S 6618) [5]. About extremely fine and better, one with brilliant fields (£180-200)
£180–£200
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