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Charles I (1625-1649), Third coinage, Falconer’s anonymous issue, Thirty Shillings, mm. thistle on obv., thistle-head on rev., grass below horse, small harp, 14.50g/6h (Murray 5c/c; SCBI 35, –; B 52; S 5557). Obverse from a rusted die and some adjustment marks on reverse, otherwise very fine (£250-300)
Hammer Price: £180
John (1199-1216), Pennies (2), class Vb2, York, Davi, davi·on·ever, curls 2/2, 1.04g/11h (N 970; S 1371); class Vc, Ipswich, Johan, iohan·on·gipe, curls 2/2, 1.48g/2h (N 971; S 1352) [2]. Nearly very fine (£60-80)
Palestine, Currency Board, One Pound, 30 September 1929, C 521399, dome on rock at left (Pick 7b). Worn around edges with several nicks and tears, very good (£150-180)
George III (1760-1820), Soho coinage, Proof Penny, 1805, in bronzed-copper, edge centre-grained, 17.40g/6h (S 6620; DF 592). A few minor spots, otherwise as struck, rare (£200-250)
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Halfpenny, 1770 (BMC 893; S 3774). Extremely fine (£120-150)
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by J.-P. Droz, in brown-gilt copper, laureate bust right, rev. Britannia seated left, crossed rudder and palm in exergue, edge render etc, 16.02g/11h (BMC 966; Selig 1333). Some discolouration, otherwise extremely fine (£150-200)
France, Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris, 1925, an octagonal Art Deco bronze plaque by P. Turin, semi-naked female sat on a cloud, dispensing roses from a basket, rev. legend, 60mm (Classens 128; cf. Baudey/Bricher 125; cf. DNW 56, 803). One of the most famous Art Deco medallic images, extremely fine; in original fitted brown case by M. Flament (£150-200)
George III (1760-1820), New coinage, Sovereign, 1820, small date with closed 2 (M 4A; S 3785C var). Fine (£120-150)
Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Halfgroat, York, Abp Wolsey, mm. voided cross, tw by shield, keys and cardinal’s hat below, 1.35g/10h (N 1772; S 2327). Slightly bent, otherwise very fine (£100-120)
Victoria (1837-1901), Young Head, Sovereigns (2), 1845, 1848 second head (M 28, 31; S 3852, 3852C) [2]. Fine (£120-150)
Germany, Composition, c.1950, a uniface cast bronze plaque by H. Hartung, grouping of three shaped forms, 133 x 49mm. Identification label adhering to rim, extremely fine and virtually as made, very rare (£150-200)
Indian Coinage, Kushans, Kanishka I (130-158), Stater, King standing left, rev. sun-god standing left, 7.71g/12h; Vasu Deva II and successors (after 365), Stater, King standing left, rev. Ardoksho enthroned, 7.89g/12h [2]. Fine (£100-150)
Italy, Crociera Aerea del Decennale, 1933, an Art Deco bronze medal by R. Morbiducci, head of Speed facing left into the wind, roma-chicago new-york-roma below, rev. angled bird’s eye view of the progress of the flight from the Colloseum to a Chicago skyscraper, polar bear at top, redit italia per aethera mvssolini dvce balbo dvctore in centre, 59mm (cf. DNW 62, 1590). Almost extremely fine, rare (£140-180)
Death of Ludwig Mond, 1909, a large plated electrotype of the medal by E. Lantéri, draped bust left, rev. 13-line legend detailing his achievements, 118mm (BHM 3973; E 1911). Extremely fine, rare; in fitted case with support for display purposes [support broken] (£80-100)
Elizabeth II (1952- ), Sterling issues, Maundy sets (3), 1956, 1957, 1966 (S 4131) [12]. Generally extremely fine but a little tarnished; all in contemporary dated cases (£120-150)
Elizabeth II (1952- ), Sterling issues, Maundy sets (3), 1964, 1965, 1966 (S 4131) [12]. Generally extremely fine but a little tarnished; all in contemporary dated cases (£120-150)
Charles I (1625-1649), Oxford mint, Threepence, 1644, mm. lis on obv. only, crowned bust in armour left, horizontal r below, rev. Declaration, one large and two small lis above, date below, 1.49g/1h (Morr. B-3; SCBI Brooker 961; N 2471; S 2994). Slightly creased before bust and legends weak in places, otherwise very fine (£200-250)
17th Century Tokens, Wales, Radnorshire, Knighton, James Mason, Halfpenny, 1668, 3.11g/9h (Boon 67; BW. 46). Good fine, very rare (£150-200)
18th Century Tokens, Herefordshire, Hereford, Robert Biddulph, Milton’s Penny, 1796, similar, long-handled plough, edge plain, 18.75g/12h (DH 4; Stainton 39); C. Honiatt, Halfpenny, 1794, edge grained, 9.63g/6h (DH 5, large flan) [2]. First good very fine and patinated, second extremely fine with considerable original colour (£100-150)
Charles II (1660-1685), Milled coinage, Maundy set, 1678, Fourpence 8 over 6 (ESC 2374; S 3392) [4]. Fine to very fine, rare (£120-150)
France, Charles X, 1590, a cast bronze medal by P. Regnault, crowned bust left, rev. monarch kneels at altar, three attendants around, hand from heaven holds crown above, 60mm, 73.17g (BMC 167; Maz. II, 325; Trésor I, 24.4; Armand II, 279.5; BDM V, 62). Good very fine and attractively patinated, rare (£180-220)
Miscellaneous, George VI to Elizabeth II, Proof sets (3), all 1970, Proof Crown, 1951, Proof 25 Pence (2), 1972, 1977, type sets (4), year sets (6), 1953, 1961, 1965, 1971 (3); together with a quantity of coins, various denominations, and other modern World Crown-sized coins and Proof sets [Lot]. Modern coins generally as struck, others in varied state, some in three albums (£200-300)
Hammer Price: £170
Model Money, Crown, 1848, type 2, by Allen & Moore, in silver, Britannia and Hercules on obv., 7.84g/12h (Rogers 212). Minor rim knock on reverse at 4 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned, extremely rare (£120-150)
George VI (1936-1952), Proof set, 1937, comprising Crown to Farthing [15]. Virtually as struck, though lightly toned; in official maroon case of issue (£120-150)
Miscellaneous, Engraved coin: Halfpenny, worn smooth and engraved with a three-masted ship sailing right, rev. jean edemson leith 1779 in four lines. Very fine and of charming style, rare (£80-100)
George II (1727-1760), Halfcrowns (2), 1745, roses, 1746 lima, both edges decimo nono (ESC 604, 606; S 3694, 3695A) [2]. First fine, second very fine (£120-150)
George II (1727-1760), Halfcrown, 1745 lima, edge decimo nono (ESC 605; S 3695). Traces of lacquer, otherwise good very fine (£120-150)
George II (1727-1760), Sixpence, 1728, roses and plumes (ESC 1606; S 3707). Slight haymarking and light wear to the high points, nearly extremely fine (£120-150)
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Maundy set, 1795 (ESC 2420; S 3764) [4]. Extremely fine or better, toned (£80-120)
Thailand, Government of Siam, Ten Baht, 15 September 1930, N/52 34595, signature 11 for Minister of Finance (Pick 18b). Good very fine (£200-250)
Athletics, National Olympian Association for Promoting Physical Education, a silver medal by M & K, Britannia standing with lion and shield, holding wreath over the head of a kneeling male, rev. legend in wreath, edge named (Awarded to William Braithwaite, 1877), 43mm. About very fine, rare; with swivel suspension, original multicoloured ribbon and floral clasp inscribed for hurdle tilting (£40-50)
Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Annulet issue, Groat, Calais, mm. cross II, 3.69g/6h (N 1424; S 1836). Good very fine and full (£70-90)
George III (1760-1820), Pre-1816 issues, Restrike Proof Halfpenny, 1807, in bronzed-copper, edge plain, 10.44g/6h (BMC 1383; Selig 1409). Practically as struck (£150-200)
France, La Médecine, 1928, a uniface Art Deco bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann for Arthus-Bertrand, naked female with cloak flying behind her, spearing a hydra, back engraved (Cinquantenaire du Doctorat en Pharmacie, Pr. Hérissey, Président en 1934, 3-6-1949), 81mm (cf. DNW 48, 745; cf. Baudey/Bricher 1992, 148). About extremely fine, rare; in original maroon card box (£90-120)
Imperial issues, Carlos and Joanna, Real, 1520ls, Zaragoza, 3.24g/8h (CC 2605). Edge crack, good fine, rare (£120-150)
Imperial issues, Philip V, 2 Reales (6), 1721jj Cuenca, 1721a Madrid, 1721j Seville, 1723a Madrid, 1723f Segovia, 1736pa Seville (CC 12002, 12004, 12008, 12021, 12026, 12131; CCT 889, 900, 902, 927, 938, 954; KM. 296-7, 307-8, 355) [6]. Generally about very fine, fourth better (£120-150)
Imperial issues, Ferdinand VI, 2 Reales (2), 1754pj Seville, 1759jb Madrid (CC 13472, 13500; CCT 379, 380; KM. 386.1, 386.2); Charles III, 2 Reales (4), 1761jp Madrid, 1761jv Seville, 1767pj Madrid, 1773cf Seville (CC 14406, 14410, 14441, 14493; CCT 1092, 1098, 1124, 1130; KM. 388.1, 388.2, 412.2) [6]. Third good very fine, fourth very fine, others generally fine, last toned (£120-150)
Mexico, Carlos and Joanna (1506-16), Real, Mexico City, assayer g, 3.32g/6h (CC 2577); Philip II (1556-98), 2 Reales, Mexico City, assayer o, 6.70g/11h (CC 3954), Real, Mexico City, assayer o, 3.37g/11h (CC 3842) [3]. Fine and better (£90-120)
Greek Coinage, Asia Minor, CILICIA, Tarsos, Datames (378-372 BC), Stater, head of nymph three-quarter facing, rev. bust of bearded warrior right wearing crested helmet, 10.86g/11h (SNG Levante 78). Obverse off-centre, extremely fine (£200-250)
Victoria (1837-1901), Young Head, Pennies (5), all 1854 (BMC 1506; S 3948) [5]. Mostly about extremely fine (£150-200)
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