Electronic Auction 395
Date: 2017-04-12 00:00:00
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HANOVER. Princess Charlotte of Wales. 1796-1817. Æ Medal (49mm, 62.72 g, 12h). On her death. By T. Webbs and G. Mills. Issued by Mudie. Triply-dated 7 January 1796, 2 May 1816, and 6 November 1817 (in Roman numerals). H · R · H · PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA, diademed and draped bust facing slightly left, head turned slightly right, wearing floral crown; in three lines in exergue, BORN IAN · 7 1796 ·/MARRIED MAY 2 ·/1816 · / DIED NOV · VI MDCCCXVII, Britannia seated left, in attitude of mourning, holding pole surmounted by Phrygian cap; to left, two pillars, one of which is broken; funerary urn to right, surmounted by crown; to lower right, somber lion crouching left; in three lines in exergue, WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST/THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE/OF THE FAIR STATE. BHM 940; Eimer 1097. Near EF, warm brown surfaces, minor spotting.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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temp. HANOVER. William Wentworth, 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam. 1748-1833. Æ Medal (50mm, 82.75 g, 1h). By J. Wilson. Triply dated 1795, 1798, and 1819. THE RT HON EARL FITZWILLIAM, bust left / Biographical legend in fourteen lines. BHM 988; Eimer 1113. EF, edge knock. In original case of issue.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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temp. HANOVER. Field-marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. 1769-1852. Æ Medal (60.5mm, 129.9 g, 12h). By B. Pistrucci. Dated 1841. FIELD MARSHAL ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, bare head left; PISTRUCCI below / NOVA CANTAMVS TROPÆA, crested Corinthian helmet right, decorated with various mythological scenes: upper half, soldier advancing right, carrying off fellow soldier; Hercules advancing right, holding club and wearing lion skin, being led by Athena to right; lower half, lion crouching left; soldier astride seahorse right, holding trophy; thunderbolt below, PISTRUCCI to lower left; AVGVST. 1841 in exergue. BHM 2011; Eimer 1353. Superb EF.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.The meaning of the imagery depicted upon the helmet of this medal remains a mystery. A possible explanation would be that the helmet is in fact that which is worn by Britannia herself, with ornamentation representing Britain's history along with more recent military exploits (nova cantamus tropæa). On the bottom half, both the lion and the soldier astride the seahorse are emblematic of Britain, as the former is the national symbol, whereas the latter may well refer to British dominion of the seas. On the upper half, British aid to wounded Europe during the Napoleonic Wars may be represented by the two soldiers, while Athena guiding Hercules may symbolize the defeat of Napoleon as a Herculean effort by the allies.
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HANOVER. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827. Æ Medal (60mm, 112.5 g, 12h). On his death. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / Laudatory twenty-three line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. Superb EF, brown surfaces.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827. Æ Medal (60mm, 109.10 g, 12h). On his death. By Benedetto Pistrucci. Issued by Hamlet. Dually dated 16 August 1763 and 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY, head right; ΠΙΣTPYKKI/AYTOΠTHΣ/EΠOIEI in three lines and HAMLET below / Laudatory twenty-three line inscription. BHM 1283; Eimer 1189. Near EF, dark brown surfaces.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex California Collection of British Historical Medals (Classical Numismatic Group 85, 15 September 2010), lot 1610.
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HANOVER. Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. 1763-1827. Brass Medallet (25mm, 5.24 g, 12h). On his death. By an uncertain medallist. Dated 5 January 1827. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK, uniformed bust facing slightly right / DIED/ JANY 5TH/ 1827 within wreath. BHM 1289; Eimer –. EF, lustrous, areas of weak strike.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Kurt Kreuger (14 August 1982), lot 2375.
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HANOVER. William IV. 1830-1837. Æ Medal (68mm, 145.0 g, 12h). Accession. By W. Wyon after F. Chantrey. Dated 1830 (in Roman numerals). GULIELMO IIII D G BRITANNIAR REGI F D, bare head right / ADELAIDE/ REGINA/ CUDI/ JUSSIT/ MDCCCXXX within wreath; trident below. BHM 1414; Eimer 1220. EF, light scratches, some discoloration.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medallet (27mm, 5.45 g, 12h). Voyage of the Junk 'Keying'. By T. Halliday. Dated 27 March 1848. THE CHINESE JUNK KEYING, junk Keying under sail right; in exergue, BURDEN, 750 TONS / THE FIRST/ CHINESE VESSEL/ EVER BROUGHT TO/ EUROPE/ LENGTH 160 FEET/ BREADTH 33 FEET/ DEPTH OF HOLD/ 16 FEET/ ARRIVED AT ENGLAND/ 27 MARCH 1848. BHM 2323; cf. Eimer 1425 (for another medal on the same event). EF, cameo effect, minor spotting.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.The Keying medals are discussed in greater detail in the ANS Pocket Change blog.
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HANOVER. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. Set of five (5) Æ Medals. British Cathedrals series. By J. Wiener. Struck 1849-1856. All medals: Interior view on obverse, exterior on reverse. Includes: Lincoln // Winchester // York // St. Paul's London // Westminster. References: BHM 2363 // 2558 // 2591 // 2592 // 2593. EF, some deposits, one scratched. In original case of issue, slightly damaged.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. Victoria, wtih Prince Albert. 1837-1901. WM Medal (51mm, 38.45 g, 12h). The Great Exhibition. By Allen & Moore. Dated 1851. QUEEN VICTORIA & PR ALBERT, jugate busts of Albert and Victoria left, within ornate wreathed frame / THE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, view of the Crystal Palace, LONDON 1851 above, architectural information below. BHM 2419; Eimer 1462. EF, scattered marks.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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temp. HANOVER. William Wyon, engraver. 1795-1851. Æ Medal (55.5mm, 83.0 g, 12h). Art Union of London series. By L.C. Wyon. Dated 1854. WILLIAM WYON R A, draped bust right / Britannia standing facing, head right, holding trident and olive branch; to either side, two hippocamps rearing. BHM 2535; Eimer 1480. EF.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. WM Medal (44mm, 27.40 g, 12h). The Anglo-French 'Holy Alliance' and the Crimean War. By Allen & Moore. Issued by Punch. Dated 1854. THE HOLY ALLIANCE LA SAINTE ALLIANCE, British and French soldiers embracing; cannon, flags, and drum in background; 1854 in exergue / LA FRANCE/ ET L'ANGLETERRE/ UNIS POUR SECOURIR/ LES OPPRIMÉS/ ET POUR VENGER/ L'EUROPE INSULTÉ within wreath. BHM 2536; Eimer 1489. EF, scattered marks.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. Victoria. 1837-1901. Electrotype Repoussé Æ Medal (145mm, 204.2 g). National Competition of the Students of All Art-Schools – Prize Medal. By A. Vechte. Dated 1857. Presented to Henry Meesham, 1861. Crowned head of Victoria left in central medallion, reading VICTORIA, QUEEN BY THE GRACE OF GOD 1857; around, various allegorical figures representing Justice, Truth, Science, Jealousy, Ignorance, Fame, and Time, and medallion engraved HENRY MEESHAM/ 1861. STAGES IVb VIIIb XIVa / Incuse. Eimer 1512. EF. In original case of issue with some damage. Includes descriptive leaflet.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Wayte Raymond Collection (Part IV, NASCA, 6 December 1978), lot 3767.
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HANOVER. Princess Victoria and Prince Friedrich Wilhelm von Preußen. 1840-1901 and 1831-1888, respectively. Æ Medal (63mm, 100.6 g, 12h). Marriage. By L.C. Wyon. Issued by Hunt & Roskell. Dated 25 January 1858 (in Roman numerals). VICTORIA PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND FREDERICK WILLIAM PRINCE OF PRUSSIA, jugate busts of Frederick William and Victoria, laureate, left / JANUARY/ XXV/ MDCCCLVIII within wreath of roses, thistles, and lilies. BHM 2627; Eimer 1517. EF.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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HANOVER. Albert. Prince consort, 1857-1861. Æ Medal (51mm, 76.17 g, 12h). London International Exhibition. By J.E. Boehm and G.T. Morgan. Dated 1874 (in Roman numerals). Presented to French painter Émile-Henri Brunner-Lacoste. ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES PRESIDENT, bare head left / LONDON ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ALL FINE ARTS INDUSTRIES AND INVENTIONS, view of the Exhibition buildings; in exergue, MDCCCLXXIV. Edge engraved: HENRI BRUNNER LACOSTE CATALOGUE NO 2267 ETC. BHM 2992; Eimer 1633. Superb EF.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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temp. HANOVER. Sir John Evans, numismatist and President of the Royal Numismatic Society. 1823-1908. Æ Medal (57mm, 93.7 g, 12h). Golden Jubilee of the Royal Numismatic Society of London. By J. Pinches. Dated 1887 (in Roman numerals). IOH EVANS D C L S R S PRAESIDI, bust right / SOCIETAS NVMISM LOND ANNOS CONST LI, SIC/ L/ SIC/ C within wreath; MDCCCLXXXVII in exergue. BHM 3344; Eimer 1729. EF, brown surfaces.Serving as the president to the Royal Numismatic Society for nearly 35 years, Sir John Evans was also a prominent antiquarian and author, as well as a pioneering figure in the fields of prehistoric archaeology and geology. Continuing his legacy today, the Ashmolean Museum instituted the Sir John Evans Centenary Project in 2003, formally launching a corresponding website on the one-hundredth anniversary of his birth in 2008. The project fully catalogs his collection and provides an examination of the numerous intellectual networks of which he was a part.
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SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA. Edward VII, with Alexandria. 1901-1910. AR Medal (31mm, 12.85 g, 12h). Coronation. By G. W. de Saulles. London mint. Dated 9 August 1902. EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 · AUGUST 1902, crowned and mantled bust right, wearing collar / ALEXANDRIA QUEEN CONSORT, crowned and veiled bust right, flowers behind; below, banner inscribed 9 · AUG · 1902. BHM 3737; Eimer 1871b. EF, lightly toned.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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temp. WINDSOR. Iron Medal (55mm, 77.86 g, 12h). The Sinking of the S. S. Lusitania. British copy issued by Gordon Selfridge. After K. Goetz. Dated 5 May 1915. KEINE BANN WARE! (no contraband!), the Lusitania sinking in heavy seas; in five lines in exergue, DER GROSSDAMPFER/=LUSITANIA=/DURCH EIN DEUTSCHES/TAUCHBOOT VERSENKT/5 MAY 1915 (the liner Lusitania sunk by a German submarine) / GESCHAFT UBER ALLES (business above all), skeleton (as Death) standing left within ticket booth marked CUNA[RD]/LINIE and CUNARD (the Cunard Line, owners of the ship) above and to right, and FAHRKARTEN/AUSGABE (ticket office) below; to left, queue of passangers, one of whom reads a newspaper with the headline U/BOO[T]/GEFAH[R] (U-Boat danger). Burns, Commemoration 2a2; BHM –; Eimer 1941Ab; cf. Kienast 156 (for prototype). EF, dark gray surfaces. A popular type, this is the version copied for Britain in order to raise funds for St. Dunstan's and other war charities.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.Entering passenger service with the Cunard Line in 1907, the Lusitania continued the line's heavily-traveled service between Liverpool and New York City. After the outbreak of World War I, however, relations between Great Britain and Germany diminished, as the two became enemies within the conflict. This lead to Germany's declaration of submarine warfare upon the British Isles and a 'no-sail zone' for any vessel flying the British flag. On 7 May 1915, the Lusitania was identified by a German U-Boat, torpedoed, and sank in 18 minutes, killing over 60% of the passengers. The vessel went down 11 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland, and instantly became an iconic symbol for American involvement into the now global conflict.Satirical German medallist Karl Goetz made the original medal concerning this event, but widespread attention from the British audience demanded a further supply of the medal, resulting in a copy such as this example. Though grim and gruesome from a British (and to a smaller degree, American) perspective, these medals were popular and desired for the memory of the liner and her ill-fated passengers. The copies were produced with the proceeds benefitting various charities.
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WINDSOR. Robert Carson, numismatist. 1918-2006. Æ Medal (65mm, 105.9 g, 12h). Fifth Anniversary as Keeper of Coins and Medals at the British Museum. Dually dated 1978-1983. Facing head among coins; ROBERT CARSON flanking / KEEPER OF COINS AND MEDALS 1978-1983, ancient Greek coins. Eimer –. EF.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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IRELAND. temp. Victoria. 1837-1901. AR Medal (51.5mm, 58.16 g, 12h). Trinity College Dublin – Prize Medal for Letters and Humanities. Dated 1591. Presented to Thomas Tracey, 1857. COLL · SS · ET · INDIVID · TRIN · REG · ELIZABETHÆ · IVXTA · DVBL · 1591, diademed bust of Elizabeth I facing slightly left, wearing elaborate ruff / LITERIS HUMANIORIBUS FELICITER EXCULTIS, coat-of-arms on shamrock-patterned background; rose and portcullis flanking; engraved below, Thomas Tracey Sch 1857. EF, toned, flan crack.From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
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GREEK. Magna Graecia & Sicily. Lot of seven (7) silver fractions. Includes: CAMPANIA, Allifae. AR Litra (2 coins) // BRUTTIUM, Terina. AR Triobol (3 coins) // SICILY, Akragas. AR Hemidrachm & AR Litra. Mostly Fine, toned, some scratches and porosity, one of the Terina triobols is chipped. LOT SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS. Seven (7) coins in lot.From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.