LOT 4535
United States of America AE Commemorative Medal. Dated 1969. American Legion's 50th Anniversary Medal.
Designs by C.P. Jennewein. American eagle behind the shield of the legion, 50TH ANNIVERSARY below / Sword and wreath, FIFTY YEARS FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 1919-1969 in six lines across field. Edge inscription: MEDALLIC ART CO.N.Y. MACO 1967-051. Uncirculated.(142gr, 63mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Great Britain. Windsor, George VI with Elizabeth AR Coronation Medal. 12 May 1937.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937, crowned bust of King George VI to left; P M in small lettering on shoulder / QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937, crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth to left; P M in small lettering on shoulder. BHM 4314; Eimer 2046a. 15.88gr, 32mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine. Toned.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Great Britain. Hanover, Victoria AR Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal. Dually dated 1837 and 20 June 1897. Royal mint.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Designs by G.W. de Saulles after T. Brock and W. Wyon. VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN • MDCCCXCVII •, crowned and veiled bust to left / Head to left, wearing bandeau; LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERA EIVS in left field, ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA in right field; olive branch and date below. BHM 3506; Eimer 1817. 9.71gr, 25mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Boxed The British Numismatic Society Bronze Centenary Medal. 2003. Commemorative Medal of the 100th anniversary of the British Numismatic Society's founding.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
In 2003 the British Numismatic Society celebrated its centenary and to mark this auspicious occasion in its history a special medal was commissioned by the Society and produced by the Royal Mint. Designed by the accomplished artist Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn, the medal seeks to capture the act of studying coins. 112gr total.
Uncirculated. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
