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Auction 5: Ancient, British and World Coins

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Auction date Dienstag, 25. März 2025 13:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Sunday 9th March 2025, 9.30am - 3.30pm, at the Midland Coin Fair, National Motorcycle Museum, Bickenhill, Birmingham, B92 0EJ (opposite the NEC on the M42/A45 junction)

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Monday 24th March 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, at the Thistle Holborn Hotel, 36-37 Bloomsbury Way, London, WC1A 2SD


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Total lots: 234

George III (1760-1820)
Lot 217 Sold
George III (1760-1820)
Coronation medal, 1761, struck in gold, by L. Natter, laureate and armoured bust right, rev. king enthroned, crowned by Britannia, date below, 22.70g, 34mm (Eimer 694, BHM 23). Considerable brilliance, good extremely fine and extremely rare
Hammer price: 4.800 £
Estimate: 3.000 £ - 5.000 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
George IV (1820-1830)
Lot 218 Sold
George IV (1820-1830)
The completion of the Royal Suspension Chain Pier, Brighton medal, 1823, struck in silver, by Benjamin Wyon, laureate head right, rev. a view of the pier, 60.40g, 53mm. (Eimer 1168, BHM.1215, JT.79a). Tiny edge nick, otherwise toned and extremely fine, in original box of issue, some wear to leather around clasp; rare in silver
Hammer price: 340 £
Estimate: 260 £ - 300 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
George IV (1820-1830)
Lot 219 Sold
George IV (1820-1830)
Official coronation medal, 1821, struck in bronze, by B. Pistrucci, laureate head left, rev. king enthroned, being crowned by Victory, 22.97g, 35mm, (Eimer 1146, BHM 1070). Small scratch in reverse field otherwise good extremely fine
Hammer price: 200 £
Estimate: 240 £ - 300 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
William IV (1830-1837)
Lot 220 Sold
William IV (1830-1837)
Official coronation medal, 1831, struck in silver, by William Wyon after Chantrey, bare head right, rev. diademed head of Queen Adelaide right, 18.50g, 33.3mm, (Eimer 1251, BHM 1475, Wollaston 25). Small abrasion behind bust otherwise prooflike surfaces with frosted portraits, toned and good extremely fine in original case of issue
Hammer price: 480 £
Estimate: 300 £ - 400 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Victoria (1837-1901)
Lot 221 Sold
Victoria (1837-1901)
Official coronation medal, 1838, struck in silver, by Benedetto Pistrucci, bust left, rev. Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia offer the crown to Victoria, 19.30g, 36mm, (Eimer 1315, BHM 1801). Extremely fine and rare
Hammer price: 300 £
Estimate: 300 £ - 400 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Victoria (1837-1901)
Lot 222 Sold
Victoria (1837-1901)
Golden jubilee medal, 1887, struck in silver, by J. Carter, crowned and draped head left, rev. seven lines of commemorative text in wreath, crown above, 24.13g, 38mm. (BHM 3241). Attractive tone overlying brilliant surfaces, extremely fine or better, in box of issue
Hammer price: 240 £
Estimate: 80 £ - 100 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Victoria (1837-1901)
Lot 223 Unsold
Victoria (1837-1901)
Golden jubilee of Queen Victoria medal, 1887, struck in silver, by Sir Jospeh Edgar Boehm and Frederick, Lord Leighton, jubilee bust left, rev. enthroned figure of Empire facing, Mercury and Time at her feet, around her the figures of Science, Letters, Art, Industry and Agriculture, two cherubs above, 221.5g, 78mm, (BHM 3219; Eimer 1733b). Good extremely fine, with red leather case of issue and certificate
Estimate: 800 £ - 1.000 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Edward VII (1902-1910)
Lot 224 Sold
Edward VII (1902-1910)
Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce awards medal, struck in silver, by E. Fuchs and L.C. Wyon, bust of Edward VII left, rev. legend in and around wreath, edge SYDNEY PERKS, F.R.I.B.A, FSA, FOR HIS PAPER ON "THE RESTORATION AND DISCOVERIES AT THE GUILDHALL LONDON" SESSION 1909-1910, 89.50g, 56mm, (Eimer 1863 - Variant). About extremely fine, in black fitted case
Note:Sydney Perks was appointed as Surveyor to the City of London in 1905, a post he held until…
Hammer price: 120 £
Estimate: 80 £ - 120 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
George V (1910-1936)
Lot 225 Sold
George V (1910-1936)
British Empire exhibition medal, 1924, struck in bronze, by B. Mackennal, crowned and draped bust of King George V left, rev. stylised lion before exhibition building left, 67.98g, 51mm, (Eimer 1987, BHM 4193). Good extremely fine, in red box of issue
Hammer price: 70 £
Estimate: 50 £ - 80 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
George VI (1936-1952)
Lot 226 Unsold
George VI (1936-1952)
Coronation medal, 1937, struck in silver, by John Langford-Jones, conjoined crowned busts of George and Elizabeth left, rev. the ship of State right, with the king sitting in the stern, three female figures in front blowing trumpets, 22.62g, 35mm, subtle toning, jewellers inscription on reverse edge, in box of issue
Estimate: 80 £ - 100 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
Lot 227 Sold
Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)
Death of the Duke of Wellington, 1852, struck in white metal, by J. Hinks (unsigned), bust left, rev. weeping willow branches around plaque on plinth, 27.69g, 45mm (Eimer 1470b, BHM 2487). A few minor marks, otherwise extremely fine with mint bloom, rare in this condition
Hammer price: 50 £
Estimate: 60 £ - 80 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Scotland
Lot 228 Sold
Scotland
Ayrshire, pattern silver half penny token, 1799, struck in silver, by Colonel William Fullerton, cuirassed bust of Prince of Wales (later King George IV) left, rev. crowned cruciform shields, St. George on garter star at centre, with incuse garter legend. Small scratch in obverse field, otherwise as struck, certified and graded by NGC as PF 63, cert. no. 8222109-002
Hammer price: 600 £
Estimate: 600 £ - 700 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Warwickshire (4)
Lot 229 Sold
Warwickshire (4)
Halfpennies, 1797, Coventry Kempson series of Historic buildings, 'Spon Gate', view of gateway, 13.10g; 'Drapers Hall, view of the hall, 13.71g; 'Coventry Cross', view of cross, 13.56g; ‘Bablake Hospital', view of building, 13.37g; rev. the shield of arms of Coventry, the first three with Coventry token on edge, the last plain edge, (D&H 276 rev.1, 291 rev.3, 286 rev.1 and 282a rev.1). All as struck with varying degrees of tone and lustre

Provenance:
Ex. Spink except 'Coventry cross'
Hammer price: 320 £
Estimate: 200 £ - 250 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Warwickshire (4)
Lot 230 Sold
Warwickshire (4)
Halfpennies, 1797, Coventry Kempson series of Historic buildings, 'Remains of Cathedral', view of building, 13.03g; 'The Barracks', view of building, 14.08g; 'Free School', view of building, 13.71g; 'Mill Lane Gate', view of building, 13.52g; rev. the shield of arms of Coventry, Coventry token on edge, (D&H 256 rev.1, 284 rev.1, 299 rev.1 and 274 rev.1). All as struck with varying degrees of tone and lustre

Provenance:
Ex. Spink except 'Remains of cathedral'
Hammer price: 320 £
Estimate: 200 £ - 250 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Warwickshire (4)
Lot 231 Sold
Warwickshire (4)
Halfpennies, 1797, Coventry Kempson series of Historic buildings, 'Fords Hospital', view of building, plain edge, 13.09g; White Friars', view of building and tree, plain edge, 13.50g; 'St Mary Hall', view of building, Coventry Token on edge, 13.40g; 'White Friars Gate', view of gate, Coventry Token on edge, 13.85g; rev. the shield of arms of Coventry, (D&H 293a, 267a, 295 rev.1 and 281 rev.5). All as struck with varying degrees of tone and lustre

Provenance:
Ex. Spink
Hammer price: 280 £
Estimate: 200 £ - 250 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
Warwickshire (3)
Lot 232 Sold
Warwickshire (3)
Halfpennies, 1797, Coventry Kempson series of Historic buildings, 'Grey Friars Gate', view of building, 14.25g; Grey Friars Steeple', view of building, 14.00g; 'Cook Street Gate', view of building, 13.70g; rev. the shield of arms of Coventry, Coventry Token on edge, (D&H 271 rev.2, 259 rev.1 and 269 rev.1). All as struck with varying degrees of tone and lustre

Provenance:
Ex. Spink
Hammer price: 200 £
Estimate: 150 £ - 180 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
France, Napoleon
Lot 233 Sold
France, Napoleon
Death and buriel of Napoleon Bonaparte medal, 1821, struck in white metal, by Thomas and Jones, bust right in wreath, rev. Napoleon's biography in 36 lines, including all of his campaigns, 52.24g, 53.5 mm, (Br 1851, Slg Julius 3735). Extremely fine
Hammer price: 200 £
Estimate: 60 £ - 80 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025
China, Wu Pei Fu Qualification Award For Public Affairs
Lot 234 Sold
China, Wu Pei Fu Qualification Award For Public Affairs
Chinese medal awarded for “virtuous behavior”, c. 1912, struck in silver and decorated in enamels, photographic-style portrait of Wu with Chinese characters sounding, rev. multi coloured flags. Medal is in need of repair, the enamel centres are loose from the setting, comes in original red box of issue which is slightly worn. Rare
Note:Wu Peifu was an important figure and warlord who played a significant role in the Republic of…
Hammer price: 1.700 £
Estimate: 650 £ - 850 £
25. März 2025
25. März 2025

Total lots: 234

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