Catalog - SINCONA Auction 96

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal n. d. (awarded 1921), 137.21 g. University of London, Prize Medal. By B. Wyon. University Shield. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON PRIZE MEDAL. Rv. Central wreath enclosing engraving: M. D. Branch IV (Midwifery and Disease of Women). JANET MC-ALLISTER MC-GILL . B . S . DECEMBER 1921. Plain edge. 44.9 mm. Eimer -. BHM -. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Kratzer / Minor hairlines.

From the auction Spink 18005, London, July 2018, lot 632.

The University of London is a federal public research university. The university was established by royal charter in 1836 as a degree-awarding examination board for students holding certificates from University College London, King's College London and "other such institutions, corporate or unincorporated, as shall be established for the purpose of Education, whether within the Metropolis or elsewhere within our United Kingdom". It is one of three institutions to have advertised themselves as the third-oldest university in England. It moved to a federal structure with constituent colleges in 1900. It is now incorporated by its fourth (1863) royal charter and governed by the University of London Act 2018.

The recipient, Janet McAllister McGill MD MB MRCS LRCP, was born 26 April 1894 in Falmouth, Cornwall, the daughter of a naval architect. She enrolled at the North London Collegiate School in May 1909 before entering higher Medical Studies at the University of London. The bestowal of this University award at the summation of her Master's degree is confirmed in the Lancet (Volume 201, December 1921, pp. 1396), which along with the Official Medical Register confirms her roles variously as Medical Officer for Balham Infant Welfare Centre alongside General Practioning until her death in 1957.

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George V. 1910-1936. Silver Medal 1924, 8.78 g. British Empire Exhibition. By W. McMillan. Head of Mercury. COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY. Rv. A ship docked beside a loading gantry. THE . BRITISH . EMPIRE . EXHIBITION . 1924. Plain edge. 27.7 mm. Eimer 1991. BHM 4194. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Feine Patina / Nicely toned.

The British Empire Exhibition was a colonial exhibition held at Wembley Park, London England from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal 1910 (awarded 1928), 296.99 g. Royal Society, King's Medal. By B. Mackennal. Bust, bare. GEORGIVS V REX SOC : REG : LOND : PATRONVS MDCCCX. Rv. Statue of NEWTON between drawings of his theories of the planetary solar system and the 66th proposition of the Principia. REGIS MVNIFICENTIA ARBITRIO SOCIETATIS. Edge engraving: PROF. ROBERT BROOM, F.R.S. 1928. 72.4 mm. Eimer 1915. BHM 4003. Vorzüglich-FDC / About Uncirculated. Im beschädigten Originaletui / In heavily worn original box.

From the auction Gerhard Hirsch Nachf. 243/244, Munich, February 2006, lot 4400.

The Royal Society is a learned society and the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences. The society fulfils a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognising excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy, education and public engagement and fostering international and global co-operation.

Founded on 28 November 1660, it was granted a royal charter by King Charles II and is the oldest continuously existing scientific academy in the world.

In 1703, Sir Isaac Newton (25 December 1642 - 20 March 1727) was made president of the Royal Society. He was an English polymath active as a mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian, and author. Newton was a key figure in the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment that followed. His book Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), first published in 1687, achieved the first great unification in physics and established classical mechanics. Newton also made seminal contributions to optics, and shares credit with German mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz for formulating infinitesimal calculus, though he developed the calculus years before Leibniz. He contributed to and refined the scientific method, and his work is considered the most influential in bringing forth modern science.

The medal was awarded to Robert Broom (30 November 1866 - 6 April 1951) who was a British-South African medical doctor and palaeontologist. He qualified as a medical practitioner in 1895 and received his DSc in 1905 from the University of Glasgow.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal n. d. (awarded 1930), 92.75 g. Smithfield Club, Gold Patron's Medal. By B. McKennal. Bare head. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V PATRON. Rv. Medallic busts of the Duke of Richmond and Earl Spencer, from earlier award medal. Edge engraving: AWARDED TO E . CLIFTON-BROWN, BURNHAM GROVE . BURNHAM, BUCKS. WINNER PRINCE OF WALES CHALLENGE CUP, 1930. Birmingham Hallmark, maker Mappin & Webb. 55.3 mm. 18 ct gold. Eimer -. BHM -. Fast FDC / About Mint State. Mattiert / Matte finish.

From the auction Giessener Münzhandlung 24, Munich, May 1983, lot 568.

The Smithfield Show, formerly the Smithfield Club Cattle Show and later the Royal Smithfield Show, was an annual British agricultural show, organised by the Royal Smithfield Club. It was founded in 1799 and was first held at Wootton's Livery Stables in Dolphin Yard, Smithfield, London. From 1862 until 1938, it was held at the Agricultural Hall in Islington, London. From 1949, it was held at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in Earl's Court, London. The last show was held there in 2004, and it was the last major livestock show in London.

The recipient, Edward Clifton-Brown (1870-1944), baptised with the name of Edward Clifton Brown changing his name to Edward Clifton-Brown by Deed Poll in 1923. He held the office of High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1936 and was a Justice of the Peace for Buckinghamshire.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal 1935, 124.01 g. George V, Silver Jubilee. By P. Metcalfe. Busts of George V and Mary, crowned and draped. VI . MAII . MCMX MCMXXXV. Rv. View of Windsor Castle. STET FORTUNA DOMUS. Plain edge. 57.1 mm. Eimer 2029a. BHM 4249. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Im Originaletui, feine Kratzer / In original box, minor hairlines.

From the auction Baldwin's 17, London, May 1998, lot 1179.

The Silver Jubilee of George V on 6 May 1935 marked twenty-five years of George V as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The Jubilee was marked with large-scale and popular events throughout London and the rest of the United Kingdom in May 1935. It was the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of a British monarch in history. The King died less than a year later.

Official Royal Mint issue and one of 99 specimens struck in gold with a diameter of 57 mm.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal 1935, 22.93 g. George V, Silver Jubilee. By P. Metcalfe. Busts of George V and Mary, crowned and draped. VI . MAII . MCMX MCMXXXV. Rv. View of Windsor Castle. STET FORTUNA DOMUS. Plain edge. 31.8 mm. Eimer 2029b. BHM 4249. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Feine Kratzer / Minor hairlines.

Purchased from Schweizerischer Bankverein, Basel, September 1983.

The Silver Jubilee of George V on 6 May 1935 marked 25 years of George V as the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India. The Jubilee was marked with large-scale and popular events throughout London and the rest of the United Kingdom in May 1935. It was the first ever Silver Jubilee celebration of a British monarch in history. The King died less than a year later.

Official Royal Mint issue and one of 247 specimens struck in gold with a diameter of 32 mm.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal n. d. (awarded 1935), 76.41 g. Smithfield Club, Gold Patron's Medal. By B. McKennal. Bare head. HIS MAJESTY KING GEORGE V PATRON. Rv. Medallic busts of the Duke of Richmond and Earl Spencer, from earlier award medal. Edge: BREEDER BEST PEN SHORT-WOOLED SHEEP OR LAMBS . 1935 . E . CLIFTON-BROWN, BURNHAM GROVE . BURNHAM, BUCKS. 55.3 mm. 14ct gold. Eimer -. BHM -. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Mattiert / Matte finish.

From the auction Baldwin's 59-60, London, May 2009, lot 1095.

The Smithfield Show, formerly the Smithfield Club Cattle Show and later the Royal Smithfield Show, was an annual British agricultural show, organised by the Royal Smithfield Club. It was founded in 1799 and was first held at Wootton's Livery Stables in Dolphin Yard, Smithfield, London. From 1862 until 1938 it was held at the Agricultural Hall in Islington, London. From 1949 it was held at the Earl's Court Exhibition Centre in Earl's Court, London. The last show was held there in 2004, and it was the last major livestock show in London.

Edward Clifton-Brown (1870-1944), baptised with the name of Edward Clifton Brown changing his name to Edward Clifton-Brown by Deed Poll in 1923. He held the office of High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1936 and was a Justice of the Peace for Buckinghamshire.

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George V. 1910-1936. Gold Medal n. d. (awarded 1936), 61.91 g. The Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, Award Medal. By A. Wyon. Radiant female figure with lamp stands over miner. Rv. Arms of the Institution. Engraving: AWARDED BY THE INSTITUTION OF MINING AND METALLURGY R . S . G . STOKES, 1936. Edge engraving: PRESENTED BY THE NEW CONSOLIDATED GOLD FIELDS LT.D. 48.4 mm. 18ct gold. Eimer -. BHM -. Vorzüglich / Extremely Fine. Mattiert / Matte finish.

From the auction Baldwin's 62-63, London, September 2009, lot 1540.

Institution of Mining and Metallurgy was a British research institution, founded in 1892. In 2002, it merged with The Institute of Materials to form The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

The recipient, Brigadier Ralph Shelton Griffin Stokes, DSO, CBE, MC (1883-1979), was one of the most colourful personalities in South African mining history. After the South African War, in which he served as a trooper, he joined the Crown Reef Mine as an assistant assayer (1902), and was to serve the mines of the Corner House Group intermittently for the next 57 years until his retirement in 1959. He was a Past President and Honorary Fellow of the Institution and a medal for achievement in the South African mining and metallurgical industry is awarded in his name.

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Edward VIII. 1936. Gold Medal 1936, 36.44 g. Abdication Medal. By L. E. Pinches. Bust, crowned and draped. KING EDWARD VIII. Rv. In wreath. ASCENDED THE THRONE JAN . 20TH- 1936 ABDICATED DEC . 10TH- 1936. Plain edge. 34.9 mm. Eimer -. BHM 4277. Sehr selten / Very rare. FDC / Mint State. Mattiert / Matte finish.

Edward VIII (23 June 1894 - 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.

He abdicated in favour of his brother who then became King George VI.

The issue was limited to 100 pieces in gold.

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Edward VIII. 1936. Gold Medal 1936, 36.94 g. Edward VIII, Fantasy Pattern Crown. Unsigned, by Pinches for G. Hearn. Bust, draped. EDWARD . VIII . KING . S . EMPEROR. Rv. Saint George slaying the Dragon. In exergue: 1936. Plain edge. 38.4 mm. Eimer -. BHM -. KM X-M1c. Giordano FM1b. Äusserst selten / Extremely rare. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof.

Edward VIII (23 June 1894 - 28 May 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire, and Emperor of India, from 20 January 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year.

This type, the so-called 1955 Hearn Issue, has a reported mintage of only 10.

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Edward VIII. 1936. Gold Medal 1936, 38.50 g. Edward VIII, Fantasy Pattern Crown. Unsigned, by Pinches for G. Hearn. Bust, draped. EDWARD . VIII . KING . S . EMPEROR. Rv. Saint George slaying the Dragon. In exergue: 1936. Plain edge. 38.4 mm. 18ct gold. Eimer -. BHM -. KM X-M2C/M10. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Feine Kratzer / Minor hairlines.

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Edward VIII. 1936. Silver Medal 1937, 31.33 g. Edward VIII, Fantasy Pattern Crown. Unsigned, by Pinches for G. Hearn. Bust, draped. EDWARD . VIII . KING . AND . EMPEROR. Rv. Saint George slaying the Dragon. In exergue: 1937. Reeded edge. 38.9 mm. Eimer -. BHM -. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof.

From the auction Münzenhandlung Heinrich Winter 55, Dusseldorf, June 1988, lot 4314.

Examples of Hearn's imagined Edward VIII Crown are always popular at auction, with most bearing the date of abdication in 1936. Far fewer however are encountered dated for the year of the planned Coronation (1937).

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George VI. 1936-1952. Gold Medal 1937, 118.81 g. Coronation of George VI. By P. Metcalfe. Bust, crowned and draped. GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937. Rv. Bust, crowned and draped. QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937. Plain edge. 57.1 mm. Eimer 2046a. BHM 4314. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Im Originaletui, feine Kratzer / In original box, minor hairlines.

Purchased from Spink Numismatic Circular, London, December 2005, lot CM0991.

The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May, and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.

Official Royal Mint issue and one of 274 specimens struck in gold with a diameter of 57 mm.

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George VI. 1936-1952. Gold Medal 1937, 23.35 g. Coronation of George VI. By P. Metcalfe. Bust, crowned and draped. GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937. Rv. Bust, crowned and draped. QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937. Plain edge. 31.7 mm. Eimer 2046b. BHM 4314. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Feine Kratzer / Minor hairlines.

Purchased from Schweizerischer Bankverein, Basel, September 1983.

The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May, and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.

Official Royal Mint issue and one of 422 specimens struck in gold with a diameter of 32 mm.

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George VI. 1936-1952. Silver Medal 1937, 91.35 g. Coronation of George VI. By P. Metcalfe. Bust, crowned and draped. GEORGE VI CROWNED 12 MAY 1937. Rv. Bust, crowned and draped. QVEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937. Plain edge. 57.1 mm. Eimer 2046a. BHM 4314. FDC / Mint State. Mattiert / Matte finish. Winzige Randfehler / Tiny edge flaws.

From the auction Leipziger Münzhandlung 26, Leipzig, May 2001, lot 267.

The coronation of George VI and his wife, Elizabeth, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, Emperor and Empress consort of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on Wednesday 12 May 1937. George VI ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, on 11 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May, and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date.

Official Royal Mint issue and one of 9,051 specimens struck in silver with a diameter of 57 mm.

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George VI. 1936-1952. Silver Medal 1947, 37.12 g. Royal Visit to Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). By P. Metcalfe. Busts, conjoined, crowned and draped. Rv. Crowned monogram of the Royals. ROYAL VISIT 1947. Plain edge. 38.7 mm. Eimer -. BHM 4417. FDC / Mint State. Mattiert / Matte finish.

From Spink Numismatic Circular, London, February 2003, lot CM109.

In 1947, the British Royal Family embarked upon a world tour. It included an excursion to South Africa, Southern Rhodesia and Bechuanaland Protectorate. It was the first overseas state visit since the outbreak of war in 1939 and was celebrated with much pomp and fanfare.

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Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Gold Medal 1953, 120.97 g. Coronation of Elizabeth II. By E. Monti. Head, crowned. ELISABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITANNARVM REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR. Rv. Crowned and garnished coat-of-arms over sword and sceptre crossed in saltire and with lion and unicorn as supporters. CORONAM SVSCIPIT JVNII MCMLIII. Plain edge. 61.6 mm. Eimer -. BHM -. Polierte Platte / Choice Proof. Feine Kratzer / Minor hairlines.

The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of twenty-five upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed Queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards.

The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony.

During the service, Elizabeth took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, was invested with robes and regalia, and was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

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Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Gold Medal 1953, 18.98 g. Coronation of Elizabeth II. By H. P. Bust, crowned and draped. ELIZABETH SECUNDA. Rv. Flower of an orchid. KRONING CORONATION 2.6.1953. Hallmarks on edge. 32.2 mm. 15ct gold. Eimer -. BHM -. Fast FDC / About Mint State.

From the auction Heidelberger Münzhandlung 37, Heidelberg, November 2002, lot 1754.

The coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey in London. Elizabeth acceded to the throne at the age of twenty-five upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed Queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards.

The coronation was held more than one year later because of the tradition of allowing an appropriate length of time to pass after a monarch dies. It also gave the planning committees adequate time to make preparations for the ceremony.

During the service, Elizabeth took an oath, was anointed with holy oil, was invested with robes and regalia, and was crowned Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

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Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Gold Medal 1965, 120.47 g. Death of Winston Churchill. By A. Löwental. Bust, draped; 1945 superimposed upon V (Victory sign, incuse) in the field, behind head. CHURCHILL OB . 24 . JAN . 1965. Rv. WE . WILL FIGHT . ON LAND ON . SEA AND . IN THE AIR UNTIL VICTORY IS WON. in the centre, divided by victory torch held in hand issuing from clouds. UNFLINCHING . INDOMITABLE . HIS . SPIRIT . SAVED . BRITAIN . AND . SO . THE . WORLD. Plain edge with hallmarks and punched number "18". 50.8 mm. 22ct gold. Eimer 2105. FDC / Mint State. Mattiert / Matte finish. Im Etui von Seaby / In a box from Seaby.

Purchased from Seaby, London, July 1973, lot G2724.

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 1874 - 24 January 1965) was a British statesman, military officer, and writer who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 (during the Second World War) and again from 1951 to 1955.

Apart from 1922 to 1924, he was a member of Parliament (MP) from 1900 to 1964 and represented a total of five constituencies. Ideologically an adherent to economic liberalism and imperialism, he was for most of his career a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955. He was a member of the Liberal Party from 1904 to 1924.