Catalog - SINCONA Auction 96

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1746, 13.71 g. Concord of Holland, England and Austria. By M. Holtzhey. Holland standing, three-quarters, leaning on her spear, surmounted by the cap of Liberty; her left hand rests on her shield. BELGIVM FOEDERATVM. Rv. Three urns with inscription SCALD., THAM., and RHEN., all flowing into one sea; on these rest three flags. FERT REGIBVS OPEM. In exergue: MDCCXLVI. Plain edge. 35 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 619/291. van Loon Suppl. 207. Saunders/Vanhoudt 207. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned. Kleine Sammlerpunze im Rand / Tiny collector's mark on edge.

From the auction Künker 57/58, Osnabrück, June 2000, lot 2546.

In the War of the Austrian Succession, Franco-British peace negotiations began at Breda in August 1746, but were deliberately delayed by the Duke of Newcastle, who controlled British foreign policy. The death of Philip V of Spain in July 1746 seemed an opportunity to break the Bourbon alliance, while Newcastle hoped the Orangist revolution would revitalise the Dutch war effort, and allow the Allies to recover the Austrian Netherlands. Both assumptions proved incorrect and paved the way for the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle 1748.

The obverse of this medal refers to the unanimity of the Provinces of Holland, and the reverse to the alliance which at the time existed between that country, England, and Germany.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1747, 24.72 g. French fleet defeated off Cape Finisterre. By T. Pingo. Bust, crowned by Victory. GEORGE LORD ANSON VICT . MAY III MDCCXLVII. Rv. Victory, holding a wreath and atrophy, stands upon the back of a sea monster, over a small globe CIRCVMNAVIGATION. Around are six laurel wreaths enclosing the names of KEPPEL, SAVMAREZ, SAVNDERS, BRETT, DENNIS, CAMPBEL. Underneath: MDCCXL. Plain edge. 43.4 mm. Eimer 616. MI ii 634/325. Pingo 38. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Herrliche Patina / Most attractively toned.

The First Battle of Cape Finisterre (14 May 1747) was waged during the War of the Austrian Succession. It refers to the attack by fourteen British ships of the line under Admiral George Anson against a French thirty-ship convoy commanded by Admiral de la Jonquière. The French were attempting to protect their merchant ships by using warships with them. The British captured among other four ships of the line and two frigates in a five-hour battle in the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Finisterre in northwest Spain.

The obverse of this medal is imitated from a copper coin of Augustus.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1748, 8.03 g. Birthday of Princess Caroline of Orange. By M. Holtzhey. Busts, conjoined and draped, he armoured. W . C . H . FRISO ET ANNA D . G . PRINC . ARAVS . ETC. Rv. Bust of Princess Caroline; below: 1748, divided by arrows; all within a wreath of orange and rose branches united at the base by the arrows of the Provinces. CAROLINA D . G . PRINCEPS AR . SPES PATRIÆ . ÆT . AN . V. Plain edge. 29.6 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 638/331. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau (16 February 1743 - 6 May 1787) was a Dutch regent. She was the daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange, Stadtholder of the Netherlands, and Anne, Princess Royal. She was regent of the Netherlands from 1765 until 1766 during the minority of her brother, William V.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1748, 28.95 g. Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle concluded. Unsigned. Piety, standing at a lighted altar decorated with a caduceus and two cornucopias, implores Peace, who descends upon a cloud, bearing a cornucopia, an olive branch, and scales; on the left lies the Lion of the United Provinces with sword, arrows, and a spear surmounted by the cap of Liberty, and the Bible with inscription: RELIGIO. E SVPERIS ASTRÆA REDVX BONA SÆCVLA REDDENS. In exergue: PAX AQVISGRANI SANCITA ANNO LIB . IVBILÆO MDCCXLVIII. Rv. The eight shields of England, France, Austria, Spain, the United Provinces, Sardinia, Genoa, and Modena, forming a circle round a blazing heart pierced with eight arrows; the whole enclosed within a wreath of lilies and branches of orange and olive, amidst which appear a trident and a rudder and over all a naval crown. REDVNIVNTVR. Plain edge. 43.5 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 644/341. van Loon Suppl. 268. Saunders/Vanhoudt 268. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

The 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, sometimes called the Treaty of Aachen, ended the War of the Austrian Succession, following a congress assembled on 24 April 1748 at the Free Imperial City of Aachen. The treaty largely failed to resolve the issues that caused the war, while most of the signatories were unhappy with the terms. Maria Theresia resented Austria's exclusion from the talks, and blamed Britain for forcing her to accept concessions, while British politicians felt they had received little benefit for the financial subsidies paid to her. These issues, combined with other factors, led to the strategic realignment known as the Diplomatic Revolution, and the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756.

The eight shields are those of the countries which were parties to the Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle. The heart and arrows are symbolical of their amicable reunion. The lilies and orange branches represent France and the States, the parties most interested, and the naval emblems England and Holland, whose successes at sea had principally contributed to the establishment of the Peace which was concluded one hundred years after the Peace of Westphalia.

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George II. 1727-1760. Gold Medal 1748, 18.44 g. Peace of Aix-la-Chapelle concluded. By J. Marme. Mars rushing, bearing a sword and a lighted torch; in the distance the town of Bois-le-Duc. MINACIA MARTIS. In exergue: S . P . Q . S. Rv. The Genius of Bois-le-Duc, standing, holding an olive branch and a cornucopia; at her side is her shield. MITESCUNT TEMPORA PACE. In exergue: MDCCXLVIII. Plain edge. 32.6 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 649/349. van Loon Suppl. 269. Saunders/Vanhoudt 269. Selten / Rare. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtexemplar / Cabinet piece.

The 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, sometimes called the Treaty of Aachen, ended the War of the Austrian Succession, following a congress assembled on 24 April 1748 at the Free Imperial City of Aachen. The treaty largely failed to resolve the issues that caused the war, while most of the signatories were unhappy with the terms. Maria Theresia resented Austria's exclusion from the talks, and blamed Britain for forcing her to accept concessions, while British politicians felt they had received little benefit for the financial subsidies paid to her. These issues, combined with other factors, led to the strategic realignment known as the Diplomatic Revolution, and the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756.

Several dies, all slightly varied, were made for striking this medalet, in some Mars runs to right. This piece was struck for distribution amongst the members of the Council of the city.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1750, 25.39 g. Formation of the Free British Fishery Society. By L. Koch. Bust, armoured and draped. FREDERICK PRINCE OF WALES. GOVERNOR OF THE SOCIETY. Rv. Fishermen on the shore with nets and barrels; trawler at sea hauls in nets. FOR THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN. In exergue: FREE BRIT . FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL . 1750. Plain edge. 40.7 mm. Eimer 629. MI ii 659/365. Brockmann 918. Sehr schön-vorzüglich / Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Kleine Kratzer / Small scratches.

Purchased from S & B, Great Missenden, January 1996, lot M9.

About this time, great encouragement was given to the establishment of fisheries in the North Seas and in 1750 the 'Free British Fishery Society' was formed. Frederick, Prince of Wales, was elected its first governor.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1752, 9.61 g. William V, Prince of Orange, Knight of the Garter. By J. G. Holtzhey. Bust, in hat with feathers, mantle, collar and George of the Garter; his left hand grasps his sword. WILH . V . D . G . P . A . & . N . FOED . BELG . LIB . GVB . HÆR. Rv. St. George and the Dragon, within the Garter. EQVES CREATVS DIE V . IVNY . MDCCLII. Plain edge. 28.9 mm. Eimer -. MI ii 669/379. van Loon Suppl. 326. Saunders/Vanhoudt 326. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

William V (8 March 1748 - 9 April 1806) was Prince of Orange and the last Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. He was the son of William IV, Prince of Orange, and Anne, Princess Royal. In 1795, he went into exile to London. He was furthermore ruler of the Principality of Orange-Nassau until his death in 1806. In that capacity, he was succeeded by his son William.

William V was elected a Knight of the Garter on 13 March 1752, and installed by proxy on the 4 June following, and not on 5 June, as stated on this medal.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1752, 40.29 g. Prince Charles. Unsigned, probably by T. Pingo. Bust. REDEAT MAGNUS ILLE GENIUS BRITANNIÆ. Rv. Britannia awaiting the arrival of the approaching fleet. O DIU DESIDERATA NAVIS. In exergue: LÆTAMINI CIVES SEPT XXIII MDCCLII. Plain edge. 43.5 mm. Eimer 639. MI ii 670/380. FDC / Mint State. Herrliche Patina, in Etui / Most attractively toned, in box.

Purchased from S & B, Amersham, September 1992, lot M146.

This medal commemorates the visit of Prince Charles (Stuart) to London in 1752. In that year, another insurrection was planned by the Prince, Alexander Murray, Macdonald of Lochgarry, and Dr. Archibald Cameron. Murray came to England and the other two conspirators went to Scotland. Prince Charles also travelled incognito to London, where he stayed for some weeks. Seeing no hope of the plot having any success, he returned to Paris.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1753, 17.42 g. Edinburgh Revolution Club. Unsigned. Tyranny and Popery take flight from William III, in Roman dress, who presents a scroll with inscription: M. CHA to the seated figures of Justice and Religion. In exergue: MEMINISSE JUVABIT. Rv. THE EDINBURGH REVOLUTION CLUB IN COMEMORATION OF THE RECOVERY OF THEIR RELIGION AND LIBERTY BY K WILLIAM & Q MARY AN 1688 ORDERED THIS MEDAL TO BE STRUCK ANNO 1753. Plain edge. 36 x 43.4 mm. Eimer 640. MI ii 672/384. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Mit Originalhenkel / Original loop attached.

Purchased from Spink Numismatic Circular, London, May 1997, lot 3350.

The Edinburgh Revolution Club was established to commemorate the accession of William and Mary, and to uphold the principles of the Revolution of 1688. The members of the club met occasionally to celebrate the object of its foundation, and the days selected for the meetings were generally the coronation day and the anniversary of the birthdays of members of the royal family.

The above medal was struck to be worn by members of the Club, but what particular event occasioned its issue in 1753 has not been ascertained.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1758, 29.47 g. Louisburg taken. By T. Pingo. Globe, with areas of CANADA and AMERICA identified, decorated with the Union flag and a scroll with inscription: PARITER . IN . BELLA is flanked by a soldier and sailor; above Fame hovering; in foreground a female figure drops a lily into the sea. Rv. Shore-line batteries firing at a fleet. LOVISBOVRG . TAKEN . MDCCLVIII. Plain edge. 43.9 mm. Eimer 657. MI ii 685/404. Pingo 10. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

From the auction Schweizerische Kreditanstalt 1, Bern, April 1983, lot 860.

Louisburg was captured from the French on 26 July 1758. Generals Amherst and Wolfe commanded the land forces and Admiral Boscawen the fleet. The time chosen for the representation on this medal is when an attack was made upon the two remaining ships of the French squadron, which were in the harbour, one was towed away, the other, being aground, was necessarily destroyed. The perfect harmony which prevailed between the military and naval commanders is alluded to in the legend on the obverse. The siege of Louisbourg ended French colonial dominance in Atlantic Canada and led to the subsequent British campaign to capture Quebec in 1759 and the remainder of New France the following year.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1759, 22.07 g. Death of Anne, Princess of Orange. By J. G. Holtzhey. Bust, veiled and draped. ANNA D . G . M . BR . PR . REG . TOT . BELG . FOED . GVB . MINORENNI PRINCIPE. Rv. Sarcophagus decorated with a shield; below symbols of Art and Science. NEC MAIESTATE NEC ÆTATE NEC VIRTVTE MOVETVR. In exergue: NATA 2 NOV . 1709 . DENAT . 12 . JAN . 1759. Plain edge. 41.3 mm. Eimer 663. MI ii 692/417. Brockmann 693. van Loon Suppl. 349. Saunders/Vanhoudt 349. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

Anne, Princess Royal (and later by marriage Princess of Orange, 2 November 1709 - 12 January 1759) was the second child and eldest daughter of King George II of Great Britain and his consort Caroline of Ansbach. She died after a very short illness, leaving a son and a daughter, who are symbolized by the two young trees on the base of the monument. The emblems allude to her authority and accomplishments, which were varied and considerable.

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George II. 1727-1760. Silver Medal 1759, 61.64 g. Majority of George, Prince of Wales. By T. Pingo. Bust, armoured and draped. GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX. In exergue: IN . REG . XXV . OCT . MDCCLX. Rv. Tellus seated on a throne, decorated with a pine-cone behind, and placed between two lions couchant, one holding the shield of Britain; she plays a cymbal, to the sound of which four female figures dance around an oak-tree; below, a scroll with inscription: ROBVR BRITANNIÆ. TELLVS JACTABIT ALVMNO. In exergue: ADULTÆ ÆTATIS DIES FAVSTISSIMVS IV . JVN . MDCCLIX. Plain edge. 54.7 mm. Eimer 666. MI ii 698/428. Pingo 13. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina / Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.

George (later George III) concurrently Duke and Prince-elector of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire before becoming King of Hanover on 12 October 1814. He was a monarch of the House of Hanover, who, unlike his two predecessors, was born in Great Britain, spoke English as his first language, and never visited Hanover.

The reverse testifies to the joy of the nation on the occasion, and expresses a hope that the young Prince would be a future strength and support to the country. The design may have been suggested by the 67th Psalm, "O let the nations rejoice and be glad" and "Then shall the earth brine: forth her increase".

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1761, 3.84 g. Marriage of George III to Charlotte. Unsigned. Busts, conjoined and draped, he armoured. GEORGIVS . III . ET . CHARLOTTA. In exergue: REX . ET . REG. Rv. Cherub carry a scroll with inscription: FELICITAS . BRITANNIÆ; below a view of London. In exergue: DIIS AUSPICIBUS MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 25.9 mm. Eimer 691. BMH 17. Sehr schön / Very Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

From the auction Bankhaus Aufhäuser 9, Munich, October 1992, lot 775.

George III, King of Great Britain and Ireland, and Charlotte, Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, were married on 8 September 1761. George first met his future wife on their wedding day. Two weeks later, they were both crowned in Westminster Abbey. The King and Queen had fifteen children - nine sons and six daughters.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gold Medal 1761, 23.49 g. Coronation of George III. By L. Natter. Bust, laureate and armoured. GEORGIVS . III . D . G . M . BRI . FRA . ET . HIB . REX . F . D. Rv. The King enthroned, crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE . OVANTI. In exergue: CORON . XXII . SEPT . MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 34 mm. Eimer 694. BHM 22. Selten / Rare. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtexemplar / Cabinet piece.

Purchased from the stock of UBS, Zurich, July 1992.

The coronation of George III and his wife Charlotte as king and queen of Great Britain and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Tuesday, 22 September 1761, about two weeks after they were married in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

Out of the 858 produced in gold, 558 were presented to House members, while the remaining 300 were distributed at the coronation ceremony.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1761, 18.66 g. Coronation of George III. By L. Natter. Bust, laureate and armoured. GEORGIVS . III . D . G . M . BRI . FRA . ET . HIB . REX . F . D. Rv. The King enthroned, crowned by Britannia standing before him. PATRIAE . OVANTI. In exergue: CORONAT . XXII . SEPT . MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 34.4 mm. Eimer 694. BHM 24. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina / Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.

The coronation of George III and his wife Charlotte as king and queen of Great Britain and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Tuesday, 22 September 1761, about two weeks after they were married in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1761, 25.05 g. Coronation of George III. Unsigned, by T. Pingo. Bust, armoured and draped. GEORGIVS . TERTIVS . REX. Rv. Bust of Charlotte, draped. CHARLOTTA . BRITANNIÆ . REGINA. In exergue: NUPT : SEP : VIII CORO : XXII MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 41.4 mm. Eimer 692. BHM 30. Pingo 19. Sehr schön / Very Fine. Fassungsspuren und Kratzer im Feld / Traces of mounting and scratches in field.

The coronation of George III and his wife Charlotte as king and queen of Great Britain and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Tuesday, 22 September 1761, about two weeks after they were married in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

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George III. 1760-1820. Gilded Silver Medal 1761, 19.71 g. Coronation of Charlotte. By L. Natter. Bust, draped. CHARLOTTA . D . G . M . BR . FR . ET . HIB . REGINA. Rv. The Queen standing, crowned by Fame hovering above. QVAESITVM . MERITIS. In exergue: CORON . XXII . SEP MDCCLXI. Plain edge. 34.5 mm. Eimer 696. BHM 66. Brockmann 1036. Sehr schön-vorzüglich / Very Fine-Extremely Fine. Kleine Randfehler / Minor edge flaws.

Purchased from Seaby, London, November 1986, lot U364.

The coronation of George III and his wife Charlotte as king and queen of Great Britain and Ireland took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Tuesday, 22 September 1761, about two weeks after they were married in the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1761, 30.73 g. Capture of Belle Isle. By J. Kirk after J. Stuart. Bust of Britannia, between cap of liberty and trident. O . FAIR . BRITANNIA . HAIL. Rv. Victory advancing, carrying captured French trophies. BELLEISLE . TAKEN . MDCCLXI. Edge: WILLIAM . PITT . ADMINISTRATING. 40.8 mm. Eimer 688. BMH 70. FDC / Mint State. Prachtvolle Erhaltung mit herrlicher Patina / Beautiful condition with magnificent patina.

Purchased from Spink Numismatic Circular, London, April 1998, lot 3450.

The Capture of Belle Île was a British amphibious expedition to capture the French island of Belle Île off the Brittany coast in 1761, during the Seven Years' War. The British occupied the island for two years before returning it in 1763 following the Treaty of Paris.

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George III. 1760-1820. Silver Medal 1763, 31.64 g. Peace of Hubertusburg, Betrothal of Wilhelm IX of Hessen-Kassel with Wilhelmine Caroline of Denmark. By C. Damisel. The bride and groom shake hands, above them Genius with two wreaths. VIVAT DAS VERLOBTE PAAR WILHELM : ERBPRINTZ . Z . H : & WILH CAROLINA : N : P : D : & : N :. In exergue: FIDELITAS & CONSTANTIA 1763. Rv. Dove with olive branch and female figure (Mary or Pax) in front of temple, cornucopia on the left. VIVAT . MARIA . LAND . GR . HAS : N : PR : M : B . & . H . I . & . COM . HAN . ADMINISTR. In exergue: IN MEMORIAM PACIS . 1763. Plain edge. 44.3 mm. Müller 2811. Schütz 2054. Selten / Rare. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine.

From the auction Peus 361, Frankfurt a. M., November 1999, lot 2801.

The Treaty of Hubertusburg was signed on 15 February 1763 at Hubertusburg Castle by Prussia, Austria and Saxony to end the Third Silesian War. Together with the Treaty of Paris, signed five days earlier, it marked the end of the Seven Years' War. The treaty ended the continental conflict with no significant changes in pre-war borders. Austria and Saxony renounced all claims to the Silesian territories ceded to Prussia in the 1742 Treaty of Berlin and the 1745 Treaty of Dresden. Prussia clearly stood among the ranks of the European great powers, while the treaty enhanced the rivalry with Austria.

Concurrently, William I, Elector of Hesse (3 June 1743 - 27 February 1821) who was the eldest surviving son of Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) and Princess Mary of Great Britain, the daughter of George II, married Princess Wilhelmina Caroline of Denmark and Norway (1747 - 1820).