The January 2012 Collectors Series Sale
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Great Britain. Small Collection of Conder Tokens. 1) Lancashire. 1792 1/2 Penny. VF. D&H-143/147. 2) Lancashire. 1794 1/2 Penny. AU. D&H-58. 3) Middlesex. 1793 1/2 Penny. Uncirculated. D&H1033. 4) Middlesex. 1795 1/2 Penny. AU. D&H-315. 5) Middlesex. 1795 Farthing. AU. D&H-1084. 6) Suffolk. 1794 Penny. Uncirculated. D&H-4. 7) Warwickshire. 1796 Penny. XF. D&H-6. [7] Est. 300-500
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Great Britain. 1836 Royal Astronomical Society Silver Medal. AU. Eimer-1137. BHM-1059. MI472/89. 48mm/54.1gms. By William Wyon. Obv: Bust of Isaac Newton left, name behind. Rev: Herschel’s telescope. The Royal Astronomical Society was founded in 1820 and began awarding this particular medal in 1835. Interestingly, this specimen appears to have gone directly to a collector, and the engraving in exergue on the reverse reads, “struck by the permission of the council for the collection of Samuel Holehouse Esq. 1836.” A medal of fantastic imagery with significant collectible appeal. (photo) Est. 200-400
Great Britain. 1873 Daubeny Foundation Silver Medal. Uncirculated. 51.5mm/62.7gms. Obv: Full length statue of pensive looking Isaac Newton at center with book in hand, pedestal with name at base; legend reads: Ars Longa Vita Brevis. Rev: Ten-sided shield; legend reads: Mvn : C : Davbeny : M : D : Nat : Phil : Praelect. Edge: H. H. Robinson, 1873. An exceptionally high quality award medal given by the Daubeny foundation at Oxford to H. H. Robinson. The surfaces remain exceptionally preserved and tonefree. At 12 o’clock, a loop was added (likely at time of award) for suspension. Apparently very rare, as the medal appears to have escaped cataloging in major works. Dr. Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny (1795-1867) was a Professor of Chemistry at Oxford from 1822 to 1855. He is responsible for significant advancements in the chemistry, geology, and botany. H.H. Robinson worked mainly in the field of applied chemistry at the Imperial Institute in London. (photo) Est. 150-250
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Great Britain. 1876 Costume Exhibition Silvered Bronze Prize Medal. AU. 51mm/65.8gms. By A.S. & J.B. Wyon. Obv: Alexandria, Princess of Wales facing left. Rev: “Prize Medal” at center surrounded by wreath. An attractive Victorian Exhibition medal with light toning on both sides. Est. 60-80
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Great Britain. 1838 St. Mary’s College Silver Dedication Medal. Uncirculated. Eimer-1325. 55mm/79.3gms. By D & R. Obv: Exterior view of college. Rev: Interior view of chapel. Struck to commemorate the opening of St. Mary’s College in New Oscott, Birmingham. Mostly untoned with light marks. A lovely medal for the collector of architecturally themed medals. (photo) Est. 100-150
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Greece. 1831 20 Lepta, John Capodistrias. XF. KM-11. One-year type. Stuck on a far above-average planchet with full legends and only minor marks on the surfaces. Worthy of a premium bid for the type. (photo) Est. 200-300