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Coronation of Charles I, 1626, in silver (30mm) by Nicholas Briot (M.I.I.243.10, plate XX/1; Eimer 106), obverse, crowned bust right of Charles I in ruff, ermine robes, collar and badge of the Garter, reverse, arm issuing from a cloud with a sword. Centre of reverse well worn and edge marks from mounting, very good/good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Scottish Coronation of Charles I, 1633, in silver (28mm) by Nicholas Briot (M.I.I.265/60, plate XXI/2; Eimer 123), obverse, crowned bust of Charles I in ermine robe left, reverse, a thistle and rose joined as one. Fields one time polished to remove markings, otherwise fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Charles I, silver Royalist counter (27mm), struck c1630 in imitation of engraving, probably by Simon de Passe (M.I. 279), obverse, conjoined busts of Charles I and Henrietta Maria (his queen) to right, reverse, conjoined crowned shields of England and France within a wreath. Good very fine.
Estimate $350
Passed in
English Coronation of Charles II, 1661, in silver (28mm) by Thomas Simon (M.I.I.472/76, plate XLV/7; Eimer 219), obverse, crowned bust of Charles II in ermine robes, collar and badge of the Garter, reverse, Peace hovering over the enthroned king and placing a crown on his head. Hairlines, one time polished fields, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $270
Coronation of James II, 1685, in silver (34mm) by Jean Roettiers (M.I.I.605/5; Eimer 273), obverse, laureate bust of James II right, reverse, a hand holding a crown above a wreath on a cushion. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,200
Coronation of Mary of Modena, undated (1685), in silver (35mm) by Jean Roettiers (M.I.7; Wollaston 8), obverse, laureate and draped bust of Mary right, reverse, Mary seated on a rock, above 'O.Dea.Gerte' (This is surely a Goddess). Some surface marks, sometime polished, otherwise nearly very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Coronation of Mary of Modena, undated (1685), in silver (35mm) by Jean Roettiers (M.I.7; Wollaston 8); Coronation of Queen Anne, 1702, in silver (34mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.228/4, plate CXV/4 [variety with FR: in obverse legend; Eimer 390); Coronation of George I, 1714, in silver (34mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.423/8, plate CXXXIX/7; Eimer 470). The first with small pierced hole at top edge, otherwise good very fine, the second with large hole at top of Queen's head, otherwise good very fine, the last with large hole at top edge, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
William and Mary, Official Coronation medal, 1689, in silver (36mm) by J. Roettiers, (MI 662/25, Eimer 312a), obverse, conjoined draped busts of William and Mary, reverse, Jove hurling thunder at Phaeton falling from his chariot, the earth in flames. Struck type, toned, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Coronation of William and Mary, 1689, in silver (34.5mm) by Jean Roettiers (M.I.662/5, plate LXX/10; Eimer 309), obverse, conjoined, draped busts of William and Mary, reverse, Jove hurling thunder at Phaeton falling from his chariot, the earth in flames. Good fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
Coronation of Queen Anne, 1702, in silver (34mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.228/4, plate CXV/4 [variety with FR: in obverse legend]; Eimer 390), obverse, bust of Anne left, reverse, Pallas hurling thunder at a two-headed monster; another but in bronze (34mm), variety with FRA: in obverse legend (M.I.II.228/4, plate CXV/5). Fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $110
Coronation of Queen Anne, 1702, in silver (34mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.228/4, plate CXV/4 [variety with FR: in obverse legend]; Eimer 390), obverse, bust of Anne left, reverse, Pallas hurling thunder at a two-headed monster. Some scratches on obverse and reverse, otherwise nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Coronation of George I, 1714, in silver (34mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.423/8, plate CXXXIX/7; Eimer 470), obverse, laureate and uniformed bust of George I right, reverse, Britannia placing a crown on the enthroned king's head. Nicely toned, good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $300
Coronation of George II, 1727, in silver (34.5mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.479/4, plate CXLVIII/4; Eimer 510), obverse, laureate, cuirassed bust of George II left, reverse, the king, seated on King Edward's chair, holds the sceptre and orb and is crowned by Britannia, holding a cornucopia and leaning on a fasces. Sometime polished now retoning, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Coronation of George II, 1727, copy in gilt bronze by T.Tibs (M.I.II.479/5); Coronation of Caroline, 1727, in silver (35mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.480/8, plate CXLVIII/12; Eimer 512). Most gilt worn off first medal, otherwise very fine, the second medal with rim bumps and edge nicks and some scratches, otherwise good fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Coronation of Caroline, 1727, in silver (35mm) by J.Croker (M.I.II.480/8, plate CXLVIII/12; Eimer 512), obverse, draped bust of Caroline left, reverse, the queen in royal robes attended by Religion and Britannia. Nicely toned, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Coronation of George III, 1761, in silver (34mm) by L.Natter (BHM 23; Eimer 694), obverse, laureate, cuirassed bust of George III right, reverse, Britannia holding a crown above the head of the king who is enthroned and dressed as a Roman emperor. Toned very fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Coronation of George III, 1761, in silver (34mm) by L.Natter (BHM 24), obverse, laureate, cuirassed bust of George III right, reverse, Britannia holding a crown above the head of the king who is enthroned and dressed as a Roman emperor. Struck slightly off centre, reverse legend partly overstruck, impressed initials, RG, in obverse field at king's chin, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Coronation of George III, 1761, in bronze (35mm) Kirk copy of official medal; another contemporary copy in bronze (33mm); Coronation of Charlotte, 1761, contemporary copies in bronze (33mm) (2), the last three all marked L.N. (L.Natter). The first with hole at top edge, the second with scratches and dig mark on king's cheek, overall very good - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
Coronation of Charlotte, 1761, in silver (34mm) by L.Natter (BHM 66; Eimer 696), obverse, draped bust of Queen Charlotte right, reverse, Fame flying left crowning queen standing facing globe and altar to right. Some marks in obverse field, otherwise good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Coronation of George IV, 1821, in silver (35mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1070; Eimer 1146), obverse, laureate head of King George IV left, reverse, George IV seated left, winged figure behind crowning him king and he is being approached by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; another identical but in bronze (35mm). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Death of George IV, 1830, collection of medals and medalets in white metal and brass, (25 to 50mm) (BHM 1370, 1381 [RR], 1384, 1390, 1393, 1395, 1400 [RRR], 1412). Very fine to extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
William IV, coronation 1831, in gold (33mm) official Royal Mint issue (BHM 1475; Eimer 1251). In case of issue, nearly FDC.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $4,500
Coronation of William IV, 1831, in silver (33mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1475; Eimer 1251), obverse, bare head of King William IV right, reverse, diademed head of Queen Adelaide right. Nicely toned, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Coronation of William IV, 1831, in bronze (33mm) by W.Wyon (BHM 1475; Eimer 1251), obverse, bare head of King William IV right, reverse, diademed head of Queen Adelaide right. In circular fitted case, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $240
Accession and Coronation of William IV, 1830-31, collection of medals and medalets in white metal, brass and porcelain, (18-36mm), (BHM 1421 [R], 1506, 1517 [pierced hole], 1519, 1520, 1521, 1523, 1524, unlisted with obverse as 1490, reverse as 1421 but added legend CROWNED SEPr.8 1831, unlisted medal 33mm in white porcelain). Very fine to extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Coronation of Queen Victoria, 1838, in silver (36mm) by B.Pistrucci (BHM 1801; Eimer 1315), obverse, diademed head of Queen Victoria right, reverse, Queen Victoria enthroned being offered the crown by Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia; another identical but in bronze (36mm). The first with a few small edge nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine, the second with some obverse spotting, otherwise nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Chronology of the Reigns of England, in white metal, undated (c1840) by Thomas Ottley, obverse, inscriptions radiating from a circular centrepiece containing the head of a young Queen Victoria, reverse, inscriptions radiating from a circular centrepiece bearing the title of the medal. Most mint bloom, virtually uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $520
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, in silver (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817); another identical but in bronze (55mm); Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871); another identical but in silver (31mm). The first in official case but this damaged, the first medal with a matte appearance, otherwise extremely fine - good extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, 1897, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM 3506; Eimer 1817); Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, in bronze (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871). Both in official cases, good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Coronation of Edward VII, 1902, in silver (55mm) by G.W.De Saulles (BHM 3737; Eimer 1871), obverse, crowned and draped bust of King Edward VII right, reverse, crowned and draped bust of Queen Alexandra right; another identical but in bronze (55mm). Both in official cases, the first polished, extremely fine - good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140