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China, People's Republic, Shanghai Yu Yuan Garden built in Ming Dynasty 1559 to 1577 year medallion, in gilt (44mm) (2, one in silk covered case; The Silk Road medallion, undated, in gilt (49mm), with mirror-like reverse to commemorate the Permeable Mirror of West Han Dynasty (Chinese Magic Mirror), in a silk covered case with information leaflet in Chinese and English text; Shan Guang Temple sponsor member badge in copper (20mm), with suspension loop; Homage to the Amitabha Buddha cash token in silvered (23mm); Peking Lotus Tours badge in white plastic (57mm), with coloured image of a pagoda and gardens; small greenstone (jade?) Buddha (17x20x9mm); small polished stone(18x26x16mm). The first three medallions uncirculated, the rest very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
France, Andre Galle memorial in bronze (57mm) by E.Oudine. Good extremely fine.
Estimate $30
SOLD $30
France, Agricultural Society of the Eure, in silver (51mm) by H.De Longueil. In case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
France, gold medal award to Aucher Bros (Medaille d'or a Aucher freres), undated, uniface, in gilt bronze (50.5mm) by Roddiet-Plichon, with legend, '14 Medailles - Expositions Univlle De Londres - Nationales Paris'. Mounted on a stained timber square, much gilt missing, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
France, Philippe Quinault, medal in bronze (28mm), by J.D (J.Dassier), reverse, lady with palm frond reclining and with shield and harp at feet, above is a plaque inscribed, 'De L Academie/Francoise/Poete/M.1688'; Papire Masson, Historio-Graphe, m.1611, in bronze (28mm), by I.Dassier; Siege of Paris, 1870, Token of Presence in gilt bronze (34mm), unnamed; Henri De France, (Henry V Count of Chambord) medal, (1835-40), in bronze (20mm), by Gayrard. The first with small metal flaw and blob in front of nose, the second with flat rim flaw on obverse at 11 o'clock, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
France, Jules Verne Calendar Medal, 2005, in bronze (100mm; 610g), by Vautrin, issued by Monnaies De Paris for 100th Anniversary of Verne's Death, obverse facing bust of Jules Verne with calendar around, reverse, images from his books and with calendar around. In box of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Germany, Accord For Evacuation of Holstein Signed between Denmark and Sweden, 16 May 1713, in bronze (35mm); Memento Coin for the Liberation of Hamburg, 1813 - 18 March 1888, in bronze (33mm), ring top suspension; In Memory of 50th Anniversary of Battle of Leipzig, 1863, made from cannonballs from the battlefield near Leipzig (25.5), ring top suspension; Carl Christian Woll, 25th Anniversary of the Master, 19 November 1876, in bronze (38mm), by J.Lorenz, Dedicated by His Children; Spring Exit of A.A.C., 17 May 1885, in bronze (25mm); Borsig brothers (builders of steam locomotives) medal, undated (1800s), in bronze (21mm), ring top suspension. Good - nearly extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $80
Germany, Prussia, Battle of Hanau, 1813, in silvered (32.5mm), obverse, rulers of Russia, Prussia and Austria stretching their hands together, reverse, battle scene with two eagles above (Bramsen 1273; Diakov 367.1). Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Germany, 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Leipzig, 1838, in bronze (32mm), by LSD, obverse, conjoined heads of three monarchs, Alexander I, Francis I and Friedrich Wilhelm II left above trophies, reverse, Monument to Schwarzenberg, erected 18 October 1838 (Diakov 545.1, R; Julius 3986; Bramsen -). Some small edge nicks, small bright spot on obverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Germany, Anna Caecilie Garve memorial medal, 1889, in bronze (33mm), designed by Johs. Garve, made by Lauer, obverse, shield and knight's head with winged helmet and floral sprays and legend, '(German translated to English) Anna Caecilie Garve Born Von Hacht, Reitbrook, 4 Dec 1808 Hamburg 20 Jun 1889', reverse, female lying on couch with angel above holding branch and wreath with legend 'Die Liebe Horet Nimmer Auf' (Love Never Dies). Extremely fine.
Estimate $80
Passed in
Germany, Prussia, Friedr. Wilhelm von Braunschweig, undated, in bronze (28mm), by Loos., reverse, coat of arms with six helmets above; Saarland, Festival Medal of School Youth, Saarbrucken, 1895, in brass (25.5mm), obverse, Saarbrucken coat of arms from end of 19th century, reverse, In Memory of 25th Anniversary of Battle of Spicheren 6 August 1870-1895; Numismatic Club Berlin, 1876, in bronze (25mm); also Hamburg, Poor People in the Suburbs 1 Serving of Food token, stippled date 1892, in brown plastic (35mm). The first with edge nicks, the second missing suspender, otherwise fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $70
Passed in
India, Central Provinces Exhibition, 1865 in gilt bronze (51mm) by Calcutta Mint (P.865.1). High relief portrait of Sir Richard Temple, field scratch in front of face, otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
Israel, a collection of commemorative medals from c1967 onwards, various sizes including some in timber stands others in boxes of issue, also a selection of mint sets and a few single commemorative coins, all in packs, noted The Victory Coin 1967 in silver and Hanukkah Coin 1977, also official mint sets for 1974 and 1980 as well as others. Mostly uncirculated. (approx 40 + 4 sets + 1 album)
Estimate $250
SOLD $160
Italy, Vatican, Pius VII, at Perouse, 1805, in bronze (38mm); Pius XI, the Flavian amphitheatre, 1851, in bronze (37mm) by B.Zaccagnini, obverse, the amphitheatre with St Leonardi hovering above in clouds, reverse, Papal crests, hearts and cross above; Gabrius Maria Nava, Pontiff of Brixian, undated, in blackened bronze (43mm), by Zaffarelli, obverse, bust of Pontiff right, reverse, monumental tomb, mitre on top, scenes below. First medal with old ticket, and has been silvered, very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican Papal State, Vacant Seat, 1829, in bronze (31mm), by Nic. Cer.(bara), obverse, coat of arms of Cardinal Camerlengo Pier Francesco Galeffi surmounted by a pavilion and decussed keys, reverse, inscription in five lines with rosette above and crossed stalks below (Boccia 85); another, 1829, in bronze (31mm), by Nic. Cerbara, obverse coat of arms of Mario Mattei, General Treasurer, surmounted by ten knot galero, reverse, four lines with rosette and two petals above and wreath with ribbon below. Dark toned, with some small edge nicks, both scarce, good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican City, Pius IX, 1854, AE medal, (82mm diameter, 250 g), Bianchi sculptor, obv. bust of Pius IX left, around PIVS IX PONT MAX, rev. interior view of St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica upon its consecration, after destruction by fire on 15 July 1823, around PIVS IX P. M. BASILICAM PAVLI APOST AB INCENDIO REFECTAM SOLEMNI RITV CONSECRAVIT IV ID DEC. MDCCCLIV, (Molinari Collection 216, Europese Penningen 1577 var). Numerous edge knocks, very fine and an impressive example of medallic art.
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Italy, Vatican, Papal medallion, in gold (22ct, 9.8g, 24mm) with loop mount, obverse, bust left of Pope John XXIII, reverse, bust left of Pope Pius X, with date 11 Aprile - 11 Maggio, MCMLIX. In case with Arms of Pope John XXIII gold blocked on lid, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $600
SOLD $470
Italy, Vatican City, Innocent XII - Johannes Paulus II, an accumulation of coins, medals, souvenirs and stamps, religious medalets, with duplication, including mint sets, 1970 (2), 1974 (KM.MS74, MS78); Sede Vacante, five hundred lire, 1958 (KM.57), 1963 (3) (KM.75) in wallets of issue; assorted two, five, ten, fifty and one hundred lire, 1951-1979 (15), five hundred lire, 1983; medals, (30-37mm), mostly in silver, Paul VI and XII, John XXIII, John Paul I and II; large medals (50mm) (12) silvered, Paul VI and XII, John XXIII (10) all with different reverses; bronze medals include Innocent XII (54mm), Leo XIII (38mm), Clement XI (39mm), Paul IX (37mm); religious medalets, mostly in aluminium (72); together with overseas Papal Visits, to Australia, 1970, in bronze (2) and silvered (48mm) (C.1970/56), 1986, in bronze (32mm)(2) (C.1986/67); Poland, 1983, in bronze (70mm) by A.Grilli for S.Johnson, figure of Pope Paul II high relief on obverse, and Cardinal Glemp in high relief on reverse; Velehrad, Czech Republic, 1990, in bronze (60mm) and silver (60mm, 110g). Poor - uncirculated. (approx 220)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Malaya, Penang, medal given to school children on Peace Day 1919, in white metal (38mm), with ring top suspension and ribbon. Some toning, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $360
Monaco, Princes of Monaco, Honore II to Prince Ranier and Princess Grace, set of seven 999.9 fine gold medals issued in 1976 (12g each, total 84g). In case of issue with certificate 179 and brochures, FDC. (7)
Estimate $5,500
SOLD $5,500
Netherlands, Queen Wilhelmina, twenty five years of reign, in silver (59mm, 71.13g) by J.C. Wienecke. With original case, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $160
Netherlands, Dutch East Indies, Koloniale Tentoonstelling (Colonial Exhibition), Semarang, 1914, prize medal cast in gilt (59mm), no maker, unnamed. Some casting pit marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $160
South Africa, medals and medalets, 1895-c1970s, including, Nederlandsche Zuid Afrikaansche Spoorweg-Maatschappij, Opening of the Delagoabaai Line, 1895, in bronze (43mm) by J.P.M.Menger; Kaffraria 50th Anniversary, 1908, in bronze (30mm); George V, Coronation 1911, in bronze (32mm) (holed at top); Jubilee, 1935, in bronze (31mm); George VI, Coronation 1937, in bronze (57mm); Die Groot Trek centenary, 1938, in silver (32mm); Jan van Roebeeck & Maria de la Queillerie tercentenary, 1952, in bronze (40mm); Kimberley Festival, 1966, in bronze (31mm) with loop mount; Leander Starr Jameson, 50th Anniversary of his death, 1967, in silver and bronze (38mm) both numbered 136 on edge, in case of issue with certificate; Ons Geskredenis in Beeld series (3) in gold plated silver (45mm) 'Die Groot Trek', 'Die Tweede Vryheidsoorlog', 'Slag van Isandhlwana'; Lt-General Lord Methuen, in gilded fine silver (51mm, 59g) c1975-79, by Transvaal Medallion Society. Fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $200
SOLD $140
Sweden, 25th Anniversary of Aktibolaget Separator (Cream Separator), Stockholm, 1883-1908, in silver (50mm; 72.98g), obverse, jugate busts to right of inventors, Gustaf De Laval and John Bernstrom, reverse, Genius seated on rocks and holding a model of a separator, Mercury representing commerce at right facing Genius, in the background a hammer and anvil, around the top is the legend, 'Europa Amerika Australien Afrika Asien', with suspension loop added at top edge. Fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Switzerland, Homage to Sindics and State Councillors, Geneva, 1842, in bronze (25mm), by A.Bovy; Town of Neuchatel, Inauguration of Girls' College, November 1853, in bronze (32mm); Souvenir of L'Ondine Genevoise School of Music, undated, in aluminium (30mm), ring top suspension. Good very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Switzerland, Defence of Geneva, 1840, in silvered (25mm), obverse, city arms and five lines of text and legend, 'Souvenir of 10 December 1602', reverse, memorial plaque with names and legend, '(French translated to English) To citizens That Died Defending The Fatherland'; Souvenir of Yverdon Inauguration Party, 5 July 1890, in silvered (33mm), obverse, statue of A.Pestalozzi with two children; Jeton, undated, in gilt (21mm), reverse inscription within wreath, '(German translated to English) Protect Keep On And On Eighth Freedom Secure Hoard'; also Russia, Provisional Government, Chairman Alexander Kerensky medal, (1918), in bronze (26.2mm), ring top suspension, reverse, inscription '(Russian translated to English) For the Freedom of Russia forward'. Very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Switzerland, Tir Federal De Geneve, 1851, souvenir jeton in brass (24mm); In Memory of the Federal Protection Festival in Schaefhausen, 2 July 1865, in gilt bronze (22mm), obverse, three shooters holding a flag and shaking hands with legend, '(German translated to English) Keen Eye, Loyal Hand, Whole Being, Switzerland'; Fribourg Shooting Festival, 1881, in silvered (27.5mm), with ring top suspension, obverse, Adrian Von Bubenberg statue looking right, reverse, shield on crossed rifles with cross above and within laurel wreath; Fribourg Shooting Festival, 1881, in silvered (27.5mm), with ring top suspension, obverse, three figures each pointing two fingers skyward with legend '(German translated to English) 'In 1308 The Swiss Federation Is Made', reverse, shield on crossed rifles with cross above and within laurel wreath; Souvenir of Liberal-Conservative Shooting in Mendrisio (Canton of Ticino - Italian speaking area of Switzerland), 20, 21, 22 September 1889, in bronze (25mm). Fine - good very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, various branches in bronze (all 27mm), includes Geneva 1893 (J.C.Hedlinger 1691-1771); Geneva 1896 (J.Dassier 1676-1763); Lucerne 1895 (Jos. Gasp. Schwendimann 1741-1786); Neuchatel 1894 (H.F.Brandt 1789-1845); Soleure 1901 (J.M.Morikofer 1706-1761). The second last with a few spots of oxidation, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, Zurich 1899 (Fritz Aberli 1800-1872), in bronze (25mm); Fribourg, 25th Anniversary of Foundation 1879-1904 (L.Coraggioni d'Orelli 1825-1909), in bronze (27mm); Basel 1907 (Desiderivs Erasmvus), in bronze (27mm). Very fine - good very fine. (3)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Switzerland, Swiss Numismatic Society medals, various branches in bronze (all 27mm), includes Aarav-Brugg 1909 (C.Feer-Herzog 1820-1880); Berne 1906 (C.F.L.Lohner 1786-1863); la Chaux de Fonds 1902 (J.P.Droz 1746-1823); another identical obverse but uniface; another identical obverse but reverse for Visit to the Huguenin Brothers' Workshop (watch-case design and engravers), 14 September 1902. Very fine. (5)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50