Katalog - SINCONA Auktion 96

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1812, 52.00 g. British Army enters Madrid. By T. Wyon Sr. and P. Wyon. Bare head of the Duke of Wellington. LIEUT . GEN . MARQUIS WELLINGTON . K . B . & c . & c . MDCCCXII. Garlanded shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain upon a plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA, amidst military trophies. ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII. Plain edge. 44.9 mm. Eimer 1025. BHM 737. Bramsen 1160. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Hübsche Patina / Attractively toned.

Purchased from Spink, London, October 2004, lot CM0851.

In the context of the Peninsular War and as a consequence of Wellington's victory at Salamanca, his army was able to advance to and liberate Madrid for two months, before retreating to Portugal. The French were forced to abandon Andalusia permanently while the loss of Madrid irreparably damaged King Joseph's pro-French government.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gold Medal 1813, 0.69 g. Miniature gold medal. Duke of Sussex. By W. Wyon. Bare head. DUKE OF SUSSEX. Rv. Two clasped hands within a triangle; 1813 below. Plain edge. 7.7 mm. Eimer 1038. BHM 754. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Kleine Randschläge / Minor edge nicks.

Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (27 January 1773 - 21 April 1843), was the sixth son and ninth child of King George III and his queen consort, Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. He was the only surviving son of George III who did not pursue an army or navy career. A Whig, he was known for his liberal views, which included reform of Parliament, abolition of the slave trade, Catholic Emancipation, and the removal of existing civil restrictions on Jews and Dissenters.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1813, 39.12 g. English Army passes the Pyrenees. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By N. G. A. Brenet. Bare head. ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Rv. British lion subdues French eagle. THE ENGLISH ARMY PASS THE PYRENEES. In exergue: MDCCCXIII. Plain edge. 41 mm. Eimer 1034. BHM 760. Bramsen 1285. Gutes vorzüglich / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

After the Battle of San Marcial, waged on 31 August 1813 and which was one of the last battles fought on Spanish soil during the Peninsular War, the coalition forces under Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington, managed to pass the Pyrenees and gain a foothold on French territory.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1813, 38.76 g. Battle of San Sebastian. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By T. Webb after P. Rouw / G. Mills. Bare head of Lord Lynedoch. LIEUT : GENERAL LORD LYNEDOCH. Rv. Soldier in Roman dress, standing upon ramparts, holds a crown aloft; beyond a castle burning. In exergue: S . SEBASTIAN AUG XXXI MDCCCXIII. Plain edge. 41.1 mm. Eimer 1036. BHM 761. Bramsen 1244. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned. Kleine Druckstellen / Small pressure marks.

The siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813), part of the Peninsular War, coalition forces under the command of Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington, failed to capture the city in a siege. However, in a second siege the coalition forces under Thomas Graham captured the city of San Sebastian in northern Basque Country from its French garrison under Louis Emmanuel Rey. During the final assault, the British and Portuguese troops rampaged through the town and razed it to the ground. With the possession of San Sebastian, Wellington could focus on driving Soult back into France.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1813, 36.23 g. Royal Military Academy. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By T. Webb and N. G. A. Brenet. Bare head. FIELD MARSHAL F . DUKE OF YORK. Rv. Queen Charlotte presents colours, one inscribed VIRES ACQUIRIT EUNDO; beyond Academy portico. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. In exergue: 1812, facade of the Academy above. Plain edge. 40.8 mm. Eimer 1035. BHM 769. Bramsen 1246. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Purchased from Seaby, London, May 1990, lot M107.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1813, 53.36 g. Manchester Pitt Club. By T. Wyon. Bust, draped. RT. HONBLE . WILLIAM PITT . MANCHESTER PITT CLUB . 1813. Rv. An allegory of Pitt rousing the Genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues await the result. In exergue: HIMSELF AN HOST. Plain edge. 50.1 mm. Eimer 1039. BHM 771. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Prachtexemplar / Cabinet piece.

Purchased from Spink Numismatic Circular, London, June 1997, lot 3355.

Pitt Clubs were private members clubs formed in Great Britain in the 18th and 19th century to memorialise William Pitt the Younger (1759 - 1806). Although the London Pitt Club was formed in 1793, it was only after the death of Pitt that more "country" Pitt clubs were established outside London.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gilded Cast Silver Medal 1814, 124.69 g. Treaty of Paris, Peace in Europa. By J. Barber and T. Wyon. Bust, laureate. GEORGIVS PRINCEPS WALLIÆ PATRIAM PRO PATRE REGENS MDCCCXIIII. Rv. Britannia, supporting the fallen figure of EUROPA, crowned by Victory. SEIPSAM CONSTANTIÂ EUROPAM EXEMPLO. Plain edge. 69.3 mm. Eimer 1043. BHM 805. Fast vorzüglich / About Extremely Fine.

The Treaty of Paris, signed on May 30, 1814, marked the formal end of the Napoleonic Wars between France and the Sixth Coalition (comprising Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and other coalition powers). It was the first of two Treaties of Paris signed in 1814 - 1815 and established the terms of peace following Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication and exile to Elba.

The peace established by the Treaty of Paris was short-lived: Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba in March 1815 and returned to power during the Hundred Days, leading to renewed conflict.

After Napoleon’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, a second Treaty of Paris was signed in November 1815. This second treaty was far harsher, imposing significant territorial losses, war reparations, and an allied occupation of France.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1814, 37.01 g. Treaty of Paris, Peace in Europa. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By R. Gyrard and J. P. Droz. Head of Britannia in a Corinthian helmet. BRITANNIA. Rv. Hercules standing upon a fallen French standard. THE REPOSE OF HERCULES MDCCCXIIII. Plain edge. 40.9 mm. Eimer 1046. BHM 825. Bramsen 1441. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

From the auction Schweizerischer Bankverein 26, Basel, January 1991, lot 1551.

The Treaty of Paris, signed on May 30, 1814, marked the formal end of the Napoleonic Wars between France and the Sixth Coalition (comprising Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and other coalition powers). It was the first of two Treaties of Paris signed in 1814 - 1815 and established the terms of peace following Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication and exile to Elba.

The peace established by the Treaty of Paris was short-lived: Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba in March 1815 and returned to power during the Hundred Days, leading to renewed conflict.

After Napoleon’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, a second Treaty of Paris was signed in November 1815. This second treaty was far harsher, imposing significant territorial losses, war reparations, and an allied occupation of France.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gilded Copper Medal 1814, 132.48 g. Treaty of Paris, Hanoverian Accession Centenary. By T. Wyon. Bust, laureate and draped. GEORGE PRINCE OF WALES REGENT. Rv. Britannia seated between Peace and Victory, Liberty Cap on her staff. JUBILEE IN HONOUR OF THE PEACE I AUG : 1814. In exergue: 'Welfenross' (Saxon steed), below CENTENARY. Plain edge. 69.2 mm. Eimer -. BHM 829. Bramsen 1485. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine.

From the auction Baldwin's of St. James's 43, London, March 2020, lot 460.

The Treaty of Paris, which was signed on 30 May 1814, also commemorated the centenary of Hanover's accession to the throne with George I.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1814/1815, 38.76 g. Treaties of Paris. From Mudie's series commemorating British victories. By N. G. A. Brenet and G. Mills. Bust, head laureate. GEORGE PRINCE REGENT MDCCCXVI. Rv. Victory standing upon podium, inscribed TREATIES OF PARIS amidst arms and trophies. ARMIS ET CONSILIIS. In exergue: XXX . MAY MDCCCXIV XX . NOVEMBER MDCCCXV. Plain edge. 41.1 mm. Eimer 1080. BHM 892. Bramsen 1784. Fast vorzüglich / About Extremely Fine. Berieben / Slightly polished.

The Treaty of Paris, signed on May 30, 1814, marked the formal end of the Napoleonic Wars between France and the Sixth Coalition (comprising Britain, Russia, Prussia, Austria, and other coalition powers). It was the first of two Treaties of Paris signed in 1814 - 1815 and established the terms of peace following Napoleon Bonaparte's abdication and exile to Elba.

The peace established by the Treaty of Paris was short-lived. Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba in March 1815 and returned to power during the Hundred Days, leading to renewed conflict.

After Napoleon’s final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815, a second Treaty of Paris was signed in November 1815. This second treaty was far harsher, imposing significant territorial losses, war reparations, and an allied occupation of France.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1814, 37.62 g. Visit of Czar Alexander I to London. By T. Wyon. Bust, in uniform. ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA . BORN THE 23 OF DECEMBER 1777. Rv. Fame with trumpet, below: EMANCIPATOR OF EUROPE. HE SECURED AN HONOURABLE PEACE ON THE CONTINENT AND VISITED ENGLAND JUNE 1814. Plain edge. 42.8 mm. Eimer -. BHM 849. Diakov 384.3. Sehr selten in Silber / Very rare in silver. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

From the auction Giessener Münzhandlung 109, Munich, April 2001, lot 4215.

The visit of the Allied rulers to England took place in June 1814 to celebrate peace following the defeat of France and the abdication of Napoleon Bonaparte in April 1814. The rulers and generals of the Allies (Austria, Prussia, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom and a number of German states) took part in a state visit and various peace celebrations in London before travelling on to the Congress of Vienna later in the year. It is sometimes referred to as the Congress of London, although most of the diplomatic talks were postponed until Vienna.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1814, 37.46 g. Apprentice Boys of Derry. By W. S. Mossop. Bust, draped. GEORGE WALKER, DEFENDER OF DERRY 1688. Rv. Soldiers before a coastal garrison flying the British flag; beyond, ship at sea. NO SURRENDER. In exergue: APPRENTICE BOYS OF DERRY CLUB FOUNDED 1814. Plain edge. 40.7 mm. Eimer 1060. BHM 855. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nice toning. Gelocht / Pierced.

Purchased from Spink, London, February 2003, lot CM26.

The Apprentice Boys of Derry is a Protestant fraternal society founded in 1814 and based in the city of Derry, Ireland. In 2021, it had over 10,000 members worldwide, with membership open to Protestant men only. There are branches elsewhere in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, England, Australia and Canada.

The society aims to commemorate and celebrate the 1689 Siege of Derry when Catholic James II of England and Ireland and VII of Scotland laid siege to the walled city, which was at the time a Protestant stronghold. The Apprentice Boys role in the celebrations became more important in the early 19th century which saw the establishment of the Apprentice Boys of Derry Club in 1814 and the No Surrender Club in 1824.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1815, 32.00 g. Battle of Waterloo. By T. Wyon Jr. Bust, laureate. GEORGE P. REGENT. Rv. Victory seated upon a podium inscribed WATERLOO, holding palm and olive-branch. WELLINGTON. In exergue: JUNE 18. 1815. Edge: EDWARD PICKSTON, 2nd BATT. 59th REG . FOOT. 36 mm. Eimer 1070. BHM 880. Sehr schön / Very Fine. Mit Original Eisenzarge und Eisenring, am modernen Band / With original iron frame and iron ring, on modern ribbon. Kleine Kratzer / Small scratches.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday, 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Imperial Army under the command of Napoleon I was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of field marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps (the 1st, 2nd and 4th corps) of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gold Medal 1815, 0.42 g. Miniature gold medal. Battle of Waterloo. By T. Wyon. Bust. DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Rv. WATERLOO. Plain edge. 7.5 mm. Eimer 1071 note. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Fassungsspuren / Traces of mounting. Kleiner Kratzer / Small scratch.

Purchased from the stock of Baden-Württembergische Bank, Stuttgart, October 1992.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Imperial Army under the command of Napoleon I was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of field marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps (the 1st, 2nd and 4th corps) of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal n. d. (1815), 8.41 g. Duke of Wellington. By D. F. Loos. Bust in wreath. WELLINGTON. Rv. British arms held by two lions. Plain edge. 28.7 mm. Eimer, Wellington 91. Sommer A 178. Bramsen 2326. Gutes vorzüglich / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

From the auction WAG 13, Dortmund, September 1998, lot 1939.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Imperial Army under the command of Napoleon I was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of field marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps (the 1st, 2nd and 4th corps) of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1815, 13.83 g. Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. By D. F. Loos. Heads of BLÜCHER and WELLINGTON face to face within a wreath. Rv. Inscription in thirteen lines: DER SIEGESGEWOHNTEN HELDEN HERRLICHSTER SIEG VON GOTT GEGEBEN ZUM UNVERWELKLICHEN LORBEERKRANZ VERNICHTUNG DES MEINEIDIGEN FEINDES NACH VIERTÆGIGER SCHLACHT BEI LA BELLE ALLIANCE D . 18 JUNI 1815. Plain edge. 36.7 mm. Eimer 1073. Sommer A179. Bramsen 1641. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned. Winzige Kratzer / Tiny scratches.

From the auction Leipziger Münzhandlung 23, Leipzig, May 2000, lot 982.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Imperial Army under the command of Napoleon I was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of field marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps (the 1st, 2nd and 4th corps) of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1815, 13.92 g. Duke of Wellington and Marshal Blücher. By G. Götze and D. Loos. Heads of BLÜCHER and WELLINGTON face to face within a wreath. Rv. Inscription in fourteen lines: DER ENTSCHEIDENDEN HELDEN - SCHLACHT GLORREICHE VOLLENDUNG EINZUG DER PREUSSISCHEN UND ENGLISCHEN SIEGER IN PARIS D . 7 JULIUS 1815. Plain edge. 36.5 mm. Eimer 1073 var. Sommer A 180. Bramsen 1673 Fast FDC / About Mint State. Herrliche Patina / Most attractively toned.

From the auction Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. 235/236, Munich, September 2004, lot 2914.

The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815, near Waterloo (at that time in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, now in Belgium), marking the end of the Napoleonic Wars. The French Imperial Army under the command of Napoleon I was defeated by two armies of the Seventh Coalition. One of these was a British-led force with units from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Hanover, Brunswick, and Nassau, under the command of field marshal Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington (often referred to as the Anglo-allied army or Wellington's army). The other comprised three corps (the 1st, 2nd and 4th corps) of the Prussian army under Field Marshal Blücher.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1817, 52.41 g. Death of Princess Charlotte. By T. Webb and G. Mills. Bust, draped, hair decorated with roses. H . R . H . PRINCESS CHARLOTTE AUGUSTA. In exergue: BORN JAN 7 1796 . MARRIED MAY 2 . 1816. Rv. Britannia seated mournfully beside a funerary urn. DIED NOV . VI MDCCCXVII. In exergue: WEEP BRITAIN THOU HAST LOST THE EXPECTANCY AND ROSE OF THE FAIR STATE. Plain edge. 49.7 mm. Eimer 1097. BHM 940. Fast vorzüglich / About Extremely Fine. Randschlag und zaponiert / Edge nick and lacquered.

Purchased from S & B, Amersham, July 1991, lot M26.

Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (19 May 1744 - 17 November 1818) was Queen of Great Britain and Ireland as the wife of King George III from their marriage on 8 September 1761 until her death in 1818. As George's wife, she was also Electress of Hanover until becoming Queen of Hanover on 12 October 1814. Charlotte was Britain's longest-serving queen consort, serving for 57 years and 70 days. The Queen died in the presence of her eldest son, the Prince Regent, who was holding her hand as she sat in an armchair at the family's country retreat, Dutch House in Surrey (now known as Kew Palace).

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1817, 10.97 g. Waterloo Bridge Opened. By T. Wyon Sr. or Jr. Bust, laureate. GEORGIUS . W . P . VICEM . REGIS . BRITANNIARUM GERENS. Rv. Royal Standard. WELLINGTON. In exergue: WATERLOO DIE IUN . 18 . 1815. Edge: PONTE WATERLOOENSI DEDICATION . IUN : 18 1817: 26.8 mm. Eimer 1091. BHM 961. Gutes vorzüglich / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Waterloo Bridge is a road and foot traffic bridge crossing the River Thames in London, between Blackfriars Bridge and Hungerford Bridge and Golden Jubilee Bridges. Its name commemorates the victory of the British, Dutch and Prussians at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Thanks to its location at a strategic bend in the river, the bridge offers good views of Westminster, the South Bank and the London Eye to the west, and of the City of London and Canary Wharf to the east. Originally named 'the Strand Bridge', following the victory of the Battle of Waterloo, the bridge was renamed in 1816 (before its opening) to 'the Waterloo Bridge'. The bridge company was at the same time renamed 'The Company of Proprietors of The Waterloo Bridge'. It opened in 1817 as a toll bridge.