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United States of America (USA) Obverse: Bust facing left, WARREN G. - HERDING; Reverse: A woman placing a laurel branch on a wreath and a palm branch; on the right, INAUGURATED / PRESIDENT • OF • THE / UNITED • STATES / MAR. 4, 1921 / DIED / AUG. 2 / 1923 gilded metal, 76.4 mm, 226.36 g
Switzerland Obverse: Bust facing right, with “R / HUGUENIN” on the right, and “ALBERT / EINSTEIN / 1879–1955” at the bottom; Reverse: Plain gilded metal, 60.1 mm, 93.58 g, excellent
Karel Zeman, medal commemorating the 700th anniversary of the death of Přemysl Otakar II
UNC/UNC
40 EUR
ČNS Brno 1978, Ag, 42 mm
United States of America (USA) Obverse: Bust facing left; below, the inscription “W.H.KEY.F., NOMEN DOMINI TURRIS FORTISSIMA. – 1517,” Reverse: A wreath bearing the inscription SEVENTH JUBILEE / OF THE / GREAT REFORMATION / A MEMORIAL / EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH / AMERICA; below the wreath, 1867 zinc, 38.6 mm, 18.54 g
United States of America (USA) Obverse: Bust facing forward, with the signature "RALPH" at the bottom •J• MENCONI © 1963 PAM, THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Reverse: American eagle, 26TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, at the bottom 1901 • 1909, Edge: Stamped MEDALLIC ART CO NY, designed and crafted by Ralph J. Menconi bronze, 32.5 mm, 19.26 g, additionally includes the original box and...
Air raid, with London Bridge in the background; inscription: ES GIBT HEUTE KEINE INSELN MEHR / swastika in a wreath, inscriptions in two circles; Meissen. Brown porcelain, 51 mm
Named to: 247 PTE T.L.G. KIRKHAM. UITENHAGE V.R. Unresearched.
Named to: 58.B / 591. PTE.T.WOODS. 72nd HIGH. E.S. This magnificent Victorian Afghanistan Medal (1878–1880) complete with two official battle clasps, "CHARASIA" and "KABUL", officially edge-named to Private T. Woods of the 72nd Highlanders. The 72nd (Duke of Albany's Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot fought with distinction throughout the Second Anglo-Afghan War as a key component of Sir Fre...
A rare item on the market. The background appears dull. Silver, 22 mm in diameter, weighing 4.4 g.
Named to: 1795. CORPL T.F.POWER, 5th RL IL NCRS Unresearched.
10th Anniversary of the Republic, 1928; St. Prokop Plowing with the Devil; Miner; design / national coat of arms; St. Wenceslas with Knights; Ag 987; 34 mm; 19.97 g; edge wear; patina
A beautiful medal issued in 1966 by the Polish government-in-exile in London to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. A very rare silver version, occasionally found on the antique market. Silver, diameter 64.2 mm, weight 97.03 g.
United States of America (USA) Obverse: Bust facing forward, with the inscription “PAM” at the bottom – © 1969 RALPH •J• MENCONI, RICHARD M. NIXON, Reverse: American eagle, 37TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, at the bottom • INAUGURATED • / JANUARY 20TH 1969, Edge: Stamped MEDALLIC ART CO NY, designed and crafted by Ralph J. Menconi bronze, 32.4 mm, 20.25 g, plus ori...
Bust of Charles IV, full face, slightly from the left; two coats of arms on either side; inscription / coronation scene, inscription, hallmark 0.900, Ag, 38 mm, 24.80 g
royal crown, dated 1233-1278-1978 / equestrian seal, monarch on horseback in armor facing left, Ag 900, 42 mm, 35.3 g, patina
Named to: PTE. W.SMITHSON. 7TH FUSILIERS. Named on page 167 of 1975 North West Roll Book by Spink. Full name: Wesley Smithson. Welsley is named in 1886 Militia Payment Roll for London Ontario. See 3rd photo. The 7th Battalion Fusiliers, headquartered in London, Ontario, were mobilized on April 7, 1885, under the command of Lt.-Col. W. De Ray Williams to assist in suppressing the No...
Named to: Gr. H. Serviss Iroquois G.A. Approximately 47 Canada General Service Medals awarded to the Iroquois Garrison Artillery. The Volunteer Militia Foot Artillery Company of Iroquois was originally raised on May 8, 1862, following the Trent Affair war scare with the United States. Formed by local volunteer farmers and shopkeepers from Dundas County along the St. Lawrence River, it wa...
Named to: GUNNER H. CLARK. 3rd TROOP 1st BDE H.ARTY Unresearched.
Stanislas Augustus (1764–1795). Medal, Sigismund II Augustus, by J.J. Reichel, undated (1790s).
100 EUR
Hutten-Czapski 3430 - Raczyński 608; White metal - 36.05 g - 44.5 mm - 12 hSuperb.In the 1790s, King Stanisław II August Poniatowski commissioned a series of 23 medals depicting the portraits of the kings of Poland beginning with Bolesław I; the first two were engraved by J.P. Holzhaeusser, and the rest by J.J. Reichel
A nice piece of a particularly interesting medal honoring Polish insurgents... The medal was designed by Barre and struck by the Polish Bazaar Society in Lyon in a mintage of 5,008 pieces, as J. Chałupski noted on his blog. Obverse: France embracing Poland; the legend around the edge reads:TU NE MOURRAS PAS, with the date M•DCCC•XXXI in a segment, and the signature in the field; Reverse: ...
A well-known medal by Chromy. Bronze, 13.7 cm in diameter.
A medallion issued to commemorate the 1861 unity demonstration, very rare on the market. The item is in very good condition. White metal (?), diameter 22.5 x 28 mm, weight 5.21 g.
crowned head viewed slightly from the right, design / temple portal, lion’s head, inscription, signed, Ag 900, 42 mm, 54 g, patina
A well-known medal designed by Chromy. Bronze, dimensions 9.5 x 13 cm.
Ag, 3.3 g, 20 mm, Früh. III.4.b, Coronation of Elisabeth (Sisi) of Hungary in Budapest
Collignon-1079 Society Montyon and Franklin. Sold with old dealer's tag.
United States of America (USA) Obverse: Heads to the right, MARTIN LUTHER - JOHN OF SAXONY - PH. MELANCHTON – JUNE 25, 1530, Reverse: Scene from the Augsburg Confession, AMERICAN LUTHERAN QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION – 1930 copper, 41.5 mm, 23.93 g, slight dent along the edge
Ag 987, 35 mm, by Miroslav Kužel, patina
United States of America (USA), Presidents of the United States—Herbert Hoover, 1962, New York
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6 EUR
United States of America (USA) Obverse: Bust slightly to the left, at the bottom the inscription PAM - RALPH •J• MENCONI © 1962, WOODROW - WILSON, Reverse: American eagle, 28TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, at the bottom 1913 1921, Edge: Stamped MEDALLIC ART CO NY, designed and crafted by Ralph J. Menconi bronze, 32.6 mm, 20.48 g, additionally includes the original box and in...
Named to: TPR. S. J. MAREE. MIDLAND M.R. Queen’s South Africa (QSA) Medal complete with a impressive 5-clasp entitlement: Cape Colony, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, and South Africa 1901. Midland Mounted Rifles. Raised in late 1900 in the Cape Colony (specifically from Cradock, Graaff-Reinet, and surrounding districts), the Midland Mounted Rifles were a mobile loca...
St. George Medal, white metal, 29 mm, 8.3 g, with a loop
Unnamed as issued. An excellent example of a King George V (1910–1936) Distinguished Service Order (DSO), awarded for meritorious or distinguished service in action during World War I and the interwar period. Insignia: A fine silver-gilt and white enamel cross pattée convex. The obverse center features a red enamel medallion with a gilt Imperial Crown encircled by a laurel wreath in g...
Medal from 1893, issued by 18 Czech and Moravian Catholic workers’ associations to mark the 50th anniversary of the episcopal consecration of Leo XIII and the pilgrimage of Czech sons to Rome. The Pope seated in his chair, surrounded by the faithful, Latin inscription / In the center, coats of arms; around them, a list of cities; Latin-Czech inscription; signed: K. Pátek; diameter 80 mm; we...
A well-known medal by Chromego. A highly regarded piece. Bronze, 10.8 cm in diameter.
A beautiful jewelry box featuring images of historic Polish eagles. Traces of a manufacturer's sticker remain. Original key included. The item is in very good condition. Embossed copper sheet, wood; box dimensions: 33 x 18 x 14.5 cm.
FranceMaria Leszczyńska, Polish princess, daughter of Stanisław Leszczyński Obverse: A bust of the queen (wife of Louis XV and daughter of Stanisław Leszczyński) facing left; below, the signature DU VIVER. F., MARIA D G FR ET NAV REGINA; Rev.: Landscape against the backdrop of the rising sun, a star at the top, FŒCUNDO IMPLEBIT LUMINE TERRAS, with the inscription MAISON DE / LA REINE / 1...
A beautiful, elegant jewelry box featuring images of Polish rulers. Inside, on the lid, there is a delicate Pistowski eagle wearing a crown, made of metal with a gemstone on its chest. The item is in very good condition. Embossed copper sheet, wood; the box measures 36 x 30 x 11 cm.
Named to: 2587 CORPL. J.E. ORD. CAPE M.R. Unresearched.
A very nice commemorative medal issued by the Polish American Numismatic Association. The item is struck in silver. Tarnish. .925 silver, diameter 62.5 mm, weight 132.72 g.
Named to: 56626 PTE.W.C.GARNER. K.R.RIF.C. Unresearched.
Named to: 1198 TRMPTR. HARDIT SINGH. R.I.SLSRS. Unresearched.
Named to: 10247 SE POY MELA SINGH. 2-11 SIKH P. Unresearched.
POLAND Michael Kazimierz Radzwill (1609–1672) Undated medal – AE (42 g – Ø 48 mm) R Posthumous minting. Perforated.
A very beautiful, impressive patriotic badge featuring an image of an eagle. The item is in very good condition. Brass, dimensions 12 x 26 cm, weight ~1100 g.
Named to: 17065 SEP.HARI RAM.5.13. F.F.RIF. Unresearched
Nicholas II (1894–1917). Medal commemorating the first rivet of the cruiser Svetlana in 1895.
150 EUR
Diakov - ; Silver - 27.5 mm - 12 hPCGS MS62 (56277866). Hallmark (diamond) SILVER 950 [...] on the edge. Superb.The Svetlana was a protected cruiser of the Imperial Russian Navy, laid down in France at the Chantiers de la Méditerranée shipyard in Le Havre in 1895 and designed to also serve as a state yacht for Grand Duke Alexis Alexandrovich. With a displacement of approximately 3,900 metric...
Named to: 11008 RFM. DATA RAM. 3-6 RAJ. RIF. Unresearched.
Diakov 909.9; Silver - 58.07 g - 51 mm - 12 hCleaned specimen, a few nicks on the edge. Very Good condition.
Silver plated, 10.9 grams, 29.5mm
Diakov 1293.1; Silver - 178.64 g - 68 mm - 12 hA deep dent on the edge at 8 o’clock on the reverse, scratched at 12 o’clock, and bearing a small hallmark. This specimen has been previously cleaned and has a lustrous appearance beneath a gray patina. Very Good Condition.This medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the appointment of Alexandra of Saxe-Altenburg, Grand Duchess Alexandra Io...
A beautifully preserved piece. Slight signs of age. Obverse: bust in armor facing right; the legend on the rim reads:STAN•ROY D•POL•GR•D•D•LITH•D•DE LOR•ET DE BAR•; Reverse: a cartouche bearing a coat of arms, with the following legend around the edge:ACADEMIE DE STANISLAS 1750; Bronze, diameter 33.2 mm, weight 15.68 g.
Larger token commemorating the coronation of the King of Lombardy-Venetia in Milan on September 6, 1838; Ag; 21 mm; 5.436 g; Novák XVIII/G/8b "RR"
A patriotic plaque rarely found on the market. Issued in 1914 to support the Polish people’s struggle for independence. White metal, 35.2 mm in diameter, weighing 10.49 g.
A very rare medal commemorating the wedding of Zdzisław Tarnowski and Zofia Potocka. Obverse: an image of Our Lady of Dzików; Reverse: two coats of arms (those of the Tarnowski and Potocki families), with an inscription along the edge. .800 silver, diameter 27 mm, weight 8.16 g.
Ag, 3.3 g, 20 mm, Früh. III.7.b, Coronation of Elisabeth (Sisi) of Hungary in Budapest, Hungarian copy.
France19th century Obverse: Two heads facing left; at the bottom, the inscription BARRE, FRANKLIN / BIENFAISANCE DU GÉNIE - MONTYON / GÉNIE DE LA BIENFAISANCE; Reverse: A wreath bearing the inscription LES / SOUSCRIPTEURS / ASSOCIÉS POUR / PROPAGER L'HISTOIRE / DES BIENFAITEURS / DE L'HUMANITÉ / 1833., SOCIÉTÉ MONTYON ET FRANKLIN POUR LES PORTRAITS DES HOMMES UTILES bronze, 41.6 mm, 36.4...
Agricultural Council of the Margraviate of Moravia – Czech Section, reaper with a scythe, plow at the bottom, copy / Moravian Eagle, copy, signed PICHL, Ag 45 mm, 34.75 g, RL, patina
O. Španiel – Medal featuring a portrait of T. G. Masaryk, commemorating his 85th birthday, 1935
EF/EF
14 EUR
Ag 42 mm, matte, bust facing right, inscription / 7-line inscription, branches, signed, drill marks, drill holes, patina
A medal commemorating the construction director of the Lviv train station, rarely found on the market . Patina, slight signs of age. Medal designed by Juliusz Bełtowski. Bronze, dimensions 89.5 x 57 mm, weight 129.97 g.
100th Anniversary of the Founding, 1849–1949, Ostrava, Příbram, miners at work, miners’ hammers, inscription / foundry, coat of arms, metallurgical emblem, inscription, 28 mm, 12.92 g, patina