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XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax, after 1658 (?), a silver electrotype copy of a medal by (or after) T. Simon, similar, 31mm, 11.29g (Platt I, pp.343-4, type A; MI I, 411/48; Vertue pl. xi, 50). Very fine; almost certainly taken from the original in the British Museum £100-£150
Hammer Price: £55
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell, after 1650 (?), a gilt uniface electrotype copy of the octagonal badge in the British Museum, unsigned (by T. Simon), laureate draped bust left, no legend, 24 x 21mm, 4.18g (Platt I, p.341; MI I, 433/80). Very fine, a very rare copy of a UNIQUE original £100-£150
Hammer Price: £50
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell, Memorial, 1658, struck bronze medalets (2, one plated), c. 1773, by J. Kirk for the Sentimental Magazine, laureate bust left, revs. name and date, each 25mm, 5.59g, 5.51g (Platt II, p.10; MI I, 435/86; BHM 171); a struck white metal medal, c. 1830, by E. Thomason for his Kings and Queens of England series, from Dassier’s obv. die, laureate draped bust left, signed i · dassier · f ·, rev. inscription in 11 lines, 38mm, 23.50g (cf. MI I, 435/87; cf. E...
Hammer Price: £130
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell, Memorial, 1658, a struck silver medal, c. 1731, by J. Dassier as part of his Kings and Queens of England series, laureate draped bust left, signed i · dassier · f ·, olivarius cromwell, rev. infant genii surround decorated and inscribed monument, 38mm, 26.79g (Eisler I, 265/35; Platt II, pp.29-30, type A; MI I, 435/87; E 203). Virtually mint state, attractively toned £300-£400
Hammer Price: £1,200
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell, Memorial, 1658, a struck bronze medal, c. 1731, by J. Dassier as part of his Kings and Queens of England series, from the same dies as previous, 38mm, 32.12g (Eisler I, 265/35; Platt II, pp.29-30, type B; MI I, 435/87; E 203). Surface metal fault by o of olivarius, otherwise extremely fine £50-£70
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Lord Protector, 1658, a cast bronze medal, 19th century, unsigned, laureate and cuirassed bust right, cromwell protectevr, rev. stamped B 1599 P 1653 D 1658 within wide raised border, 39mm, 34.68g; Cromwell Memorial, 1658, a struck copper medal by T. Smith for Durand’s Series Numismatica, c. 1840, bust left wearing cavalier’s hat, rev. inscription, 43mm, 45.39g (Platt I, p.332, type Z; MI I, 436/88; BHM 171) [2]. Very fine, first very rare and possibly...
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Abraham and Thomas Simon, a pair of uniface cast silver portrait medals, c. 1750, probably by J. Stuart for Vertue, bust of A. Simon right, wearing a medal of Queen Christina of Sweden suspended from a chain around his neck, 50 x 38mm, 37.90g (cf. Jones p. 70, 169); bust of T. Simon three-quarters left, 50 x 38mm, 42.82g (Nathanson p.9; Vertue p.57, pl. xxv; MI I, 512/154-5) [2]. Good very fine and toned, both with faded ink inscriptions on reverse, extremely...
Hammer Price: £1,600
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Cromwell Gardens, lead Sixpence, c. 1765, crude bust of Oliver Cromwell left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib & pro, rev. pax qværitvr bello, crowned arms in imitation of the Cromwell coinage flanking crom garden, value below, 30mm, 10.76g (W 1310; D & W 67/170; Young p.86; Henfrey p.178; cf. Baldwin FPL 1998, 99); together with a copper evasion Halfpenny, bust of Cromwell right, rev. crowned harp, 27mm, 6.52g (Atkins 414; Henfrey p.177) [2]. Fair £50-£70
Hammer Price: £160
XVI: Later Cromwell Medals, Tercentenary of the Resettlement of Jews in England, 1956, a gold medal by P. Vincze for Spink, busts of Cromwell and Menasseh ben Israel in roundels, rev. female figure seated left holding scroll, 38mm [662.2gr], hallmarked Birmingham 1956, 22ct, 42.89g (BHM 4467 [not listed in gold]). About as struck, very rare £1,500-£1,800
Hammer Price: £2,600
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Broad of 20 Shillings, 1656, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge grained, 7.86g/121.4gr/6h (Lessen, BNJ 1996, p.132, a4b, this piece; cf. N 2744; cf. S 3225). A contemporary (?) forgery, weakly struck from rather crude but competent dies, creased, otherwise very fine and unusual £300-£400
Hammer Price: £850
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Pattern or Trial Broad of 20 Shillings, 1656, a cast copy in pewter, similar, edge grained, 5.45g/84.2gr/6h (cf. N 2744; cf. S 3225). Some surface marks, otherwise good very fine, unusual £100-£150
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Crown, 1658/7, in pewter, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge plain, 28.52g/440.4gr/6h (Lessen, BNJ 1966, p.168, E14, this coin; L & S 1b; ESC 242 [–]; cf. S 3226). Probably a cast, very fine and very rare £600-£800
Hammer Price: £1,000
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Crown, 1658/7, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge lettered, 24.03g/371.2gr/6h (cf. L & S 1; cf. ESC 240 [10]; cf. S 3226). An electrotype, very fine £150-£200
Hammer Price: £420
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Shilling, 1656 (?), in lead, bust left, rev. conjoined shields of England and Ireland, mark of value above 4.36g/67.5gr/12h (cf. S 3228/3220). A fantasy pairing a Cromwell obverse with a Commonwealth Sixpence reverse, rare and most unusual £50-£100
Hammer Price: £95
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Shilling, 1658, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge hand-grained, 5.48g/85.0gr/6h (Lessen, BNJ 1996, p.132, cf. j30, this piece listed; cf. ESC 254 [1005]; cf. S 3228). A cast copy in base silver from false dies, good fine and extremely rare £300-£400
Hammer Price: £320
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Sixpence (or Ninepence), 1658, laureate bust left, liberty cap and anchor below, rev. crowned shield, i-x at sides, edge plain, 5.37g/83.1gr/6h (Lessen, SNC December 2006, p.327, this coin; cf. ESC 260ff [1504ff]; cf. N 2748; cf. S 3229; cf. St James’s 35, 52). An 18th century cast after the Dutch copy, good fine, very rare £600-£800
Hammer Price: £650
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, Sixpence, 1658, laureate bust left, rev. crowned shield, edge plain, 3.46g/53.6gr/5h (cf. ESC 260ff [1504ff]; cf. N 2748; cf. S 3229). A cast copy in silver, good fine, very rare £300-£400
Hammer Price: £340
XVII: Copies of Cromwell Coins, A false steel obverse die for striking Cromwell Shillings, probably 19th century; together with uniface lead Shillings (2), both made from the die, laureate bust left, 10.21g, 4.70g (cf. ESC 254 [1005]; cf. S 3228) [3]. Die extremely fine, one coin fine, other fair £150-£200
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a gilt British Museum electrotype of the small gold medal by T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed t.simon.f below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 26 x 21mm, 6.06g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, pl. vii, 3 [the original]; MI I, 391/13; E 181b). Extremely fine; with integral loop for suspension £200-£300
Hammer Price: £500
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a small uniface oval bronze restrike medal, mid-18th century, after T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed t.simon.f below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, 26 x 22mm, 4.67g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.118 and pl. viii, 7, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; Platt I, p.327, type L; MI I, 391/13; E 181b2). Struck on a cast flan, good very fine £100-£150
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a small uniface oval silver restrike medal, late 18th century, after T. Simon, from the same die as previous, 24 x 21mm, 6.27g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.118 and pl. viii, 8, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; Platt I, p.327, type K; MI I, 391/13; E 181b2). Die flaws pronounced, good very fine £200-£300
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large cast silver medal by T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed tho.simon.fe below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 34 x 29mm, 10.70g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.119; Henfrey pl. i, 1; Platt I, pp.313-14, type D; MI I, 392/14; E 181a2). Cast from a struck original, very fine; suspension loop added £150-£200
Hammer Price: £140
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large lead restrike medal, c. 1755 (?), from dies by T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed tho.simon.fe below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 34 x 29mm, 35.39g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, pp.120-1 and pl. x, 18, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; MI I, 392/14; E 181a3). An early restrike from original dies on a thick flan, about fine with light surface...
Hammer Price: £30
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large silver restrike medal, c. 1770 (?), from dies by T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed tho.simon.fe below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 34 x 29mm, 19.79g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.121 and pl. xi, 20, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; MI I, 392/14; E 181a3). Moderate reverse die flaw, good very fine, toned £300-£400
Hammer Price: £600
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large copper restrike medal, c. 1770 (?), from dies by T. Simon and the same dies as previous, 34 x 29mm, 14.24g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.121; Henfrey pl. i, 1; MI I, 392/14; E 181a3). Usual reverse die crack, about extremely fine, brown patina £150-£200
Hammer Price: £180
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large silver restrike medal, c. 1870, from dies by T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed tho.simon.fe below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 34 x 29mm, 18.03g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.121 and pl. xi, 22, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; MI I, 392/14; E 181a3). Die cracks both sides, good very fine, toned £150-£200
Hammer Price: £190
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large white metal restrike medal, c. 1870, from dies by T. Simon and the same dies as previous, 41mm, 28.46g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, p.121 and pl. xi, 23, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; Platt I, pp.331-2, type X, this piece cited; MI I, 392/14; E 181a). A trial strike on an oversized unfinished flan, die cracks both sides, otherwise extremely fine and as made £150-£200
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, a large silver restrike medal, late 19th century (?), after T. Simon, bust left, battle scene in background, signed tho.simon.fe below, the lord of hosts word at dvnbar septem y 3 1650, rev. view of the Long Parliament, 34 x 28mm, 16.76g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, pp.123-4 and pl. xiv, 30, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 1; Platt I, p.328, type M; MI I, 392/14; E 181, note). Very fine; suspension loop added £100-£150
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Battle of Dunbar, 1650, large silver restrike medals (2), 20th century (?), after T. Simon, from the same dies as previous, both 33 x 28mm, 22.72g, 16.98g (Lessen, BNJ 1981, pp.123-4 and pl. xiv, 31; Henfrey pl. i, 1; MI I, 392/14; E 181, note) [2]. Very fine and better, first on a thick flan with flat matt finish, second thinner and with dark artificial toning as issued £80-£100
Hammer Price: £220
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Cromwell, Lord General, 1650, an oval lead uniface restrike medal, c. 1738 or later, after T. Simon, armoured bust three-quarters right, oli cromwell milit parl dvx gen, 35 x 30mm, 12.33g (Lessen, BNJ 1979, p.94, Gp F and pl. xviii, 15, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 4; Platt I, p.336, type A; MI I, 388/7; E 180). Most of the top die flaw removed, good fine £100-£150
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Cromwell, Lord General, 1650, a round silver-plated uniface lead restrike, c. 1738 or later, of the oval medal by T. Simon, armoured bust three-quarters right, oli cromwell milit parl dvx gen, 36mm, 26.22g (Henfrey pl. i, 4; Platt I, p.336, type A; MI I, 388/7; E 180). Top die flaw and other rust marks removed, good very fine £200-£300
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Cromwell, Lord General, 1650, a uniface silver restrike medal, c. 1870, after T. Simon, armoured bust three-quarters right, oli cromwell milit parl dvx gen, 32 x 29mm,27.52g (Lessen, BNJ 1979, p.94, Gp E; Henfrey pl. i, 4; Platt I, p.336, type A; MI I, 388/7; E 180). Large top die flaw evident, about extremely fine; in black fitted case of issue by Wyon, 287 Regent Street, London £100-£150
Hammer Price: £60
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Naval Reward, 1653, a uniface lead restrike of the reverse, 18th century, unsigned (by T. Simon), naval battle scene within full trophy border, the back with paper label inscribed ‘Blake – Medal was struck by Simon by order of Oliver Cromwell to commemorate the battle & Victory over Van Tromp which was gained by 60 men of war agt. 70 anno 1653, this medal was sold to King William 4th for £150 out of the collection of Mr R.L.’,...
Hammer Price: £80
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Naval Reward, 1653, a white metal uniface restrike of the reverse, 18th century, unsigned (by T. Simon), naval battle scene within full trophy border, 57 x 52mm, 19.57g (Lessen, BNJ 1997, pp.58-9, Trophy Large Border, and pl. vii, 3, this piece; cf. Platt II, p.336, type EE; cf. M.I. I, 398/26). Small paper label on reverse, die crack through ships, about extremely fine £200-£260
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Lord Protector, c. 1655-8, a cast silver-gilt medal, probably mid-18th century, after T. Simon, armoured and draped bust left, signed tho:simon:f below, olivervs dei gra reipvb angliæ sco et hib & protector, rev. pax qværitvr bello, lion séjant displaying arms, 39mm, 17.55g (Lessen, BNJ 1977, type 3 and pl. xii, 3, this piece; Henfrey pl. i, 6; Platt I, p.339, type B; MI I, 409/45; E 188b). A good quality cast, very fine; with loop...
Hammer Price: £480
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Lord Protector, c. 1655-8, a cast silver medal, probably mid-18th century, after T. Simon, similar, 38mm, 13.58g (Lessen, BNJ 1977, type 4; Henfrey pl. i, 6; Platt I, p.339, type B; MI I, 409/45; E 188b). A good quality cast, very fine £300-£400
Hammer Price: £400
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a uniface iron medal after T. Simon, probably cast, 18th century, laureate armoured bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib &c protector, 21 x 19mm, 1.73g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, p.153 and pl. i, 6, this piece; Henfrey pl. v, 3; Platt II, p.26, type A; cf. MI I, 433/82; E 202, note). Better than very fine, details sharp, very rare £150-£200
Hammer Price: £75
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a cast silver medal after T. Simon, probably 18th century, laureate armoured bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib &c protector, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, 21 x 19mm, 3.21g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, p.153 and pl. ii, 7, this piece; Henfrey pl. v, 3; Platt II, p.26, type A; MI I, 433/82; E 202b). Flan crack, otherwise about very...
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a cast and chased silver medal after T. Simon, c. 1740, possibly by J. Stuart, laureate armoured bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib &c protector, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, 21 x 19mm, 2.59g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, p.153 and pl. ii, 9, this piece; Henfrey pl. v, 3; Platt II, p.26, type AA; MI I, 433/82; E 202b). Extremely fine,...
XVIII: Cast Copies, Restrikes and Electrotypes of Medals, Death of Oliver Cromwell, 1658, a cast hollow gold medal after T. Simon, probably 18th century, laureate armoured bust left, olivar d g r p ang sco hib &c protector, rev. non defitient oliva sep 3 1658, shepherd with his flock under an olive tree, landscape in background, 22 x 20mm, 3.22g (Lessen, BNJ 1982, p.153 and pl. 2, 15, this piece; Henfrey pl. v, 3; Platt II, p.27, type D; cf. MI I, 434/83; cf. E 202). Made of two clichés...
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