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George II, sixpence, c1746-1758, convict era engraved coin, central area of reverse shaved smooth and inscribed, 'Sunshine above/and Sunshine/in our hearts', pierced hole at top for suspension ring. Very good.
Estimate $50
SOLD $120
Ireland love token, an Associated Irish Mine Company halfpenny, 1789, Cronebane, Ireland, shaved smooth on both sides, the obverse engraved with two hearts on fire with wreath and around the edge in two lines, '(line 1) They Best Enjoy Their Hearts Desire' and '(line 2) In Whom Love Kindles Mutual Fire', the reverse engraved with two love birds facing each other and standing atop a large bin resting on a stand, around the top, 'Innocence And Love'. Good fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Edward VII, official coronation medallion in silver (56mm) by de Saules for the Royal Mint (Eimer 1871a; BHM 3737); another, in bronze in unofficial case. The first in original Royal Mint case, lightly toned, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Churchill Centenary, 1874-1965, set of three medals (51mm) in gold (22ct; 104.35g), edge number 403 of 500, silver (.925; 66.4g) and bronze, by John Pinches, London, obverse, facing bust of Winston Churchill, reverse, Churchill family arms, a shield quartering the arms of Churchill with those of Spencer and dexter crest of Churchill and sinister crest of Spencer. In case of issue by John Pinches, uncirculated and a scarce set. (set of 3)
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $4,300
Churchill Centenary, Trustees Presentation Edition of twenty four gilt sterling silver medallions (each 25g, 38mm) by John Pinches, London. Housed in blue presentation album, nearly FDC. (24)
Estimate $250
SOLD $340