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Merchant , Private , Government Issue

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Rounds, Toy Money, Spiel Marke, Chits, Tallies, Good Fors,

Here you will find a variety of British and World tokens, medals, medallions, tickets, and so on. Pictures have been included next to each item
for those who wish to see what a treasure a particular item truly is for themselves. A short description is also included for each item
for those who are searching for something specific, for example possibly toy money that could be used as a plaything 
in a pirate game or possibly something meant for a specific collection

Date

Remarks - Description

Grade

Price GBP

 

Circa 1890's

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Hearts of Oak Benefit Society (British). Silver medal awarded to Herbert Harper Token of Respect. Size 50mm sterling silver hallmarked on loop with lion.Obv Lady on rocks with anchor beside her with sailing ship  in back ground. Society was formed at the Bird in Hand public house in Covent Garden, London, on 20th June 1842. 1892 The first "Hearts  of Oak" lifeboat was launched, purchased with the voluntary subscriptions of members. Quite a unusual medal not often seen.

GVF - AEF

75.00SOLD

1867

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France. Paris Universal Exposition 1867. Large silver medal issued to William Franklin and Sons. Obv Bust of Napoleon III. Size 50mm in silver by H.Ponscarme F 

GVF

40.00SOLD

1897

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Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 (British).Official Royal Mint Issue Medal 1897.Issued to commemorative Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 Obv Old bust Rev Young Bust with date below 1837 Size 56mm struck in solid Bronze as issued mint state with original box Red Leatherette.     (very miner edge knock)  lid needs slight repair nothing serious

as issued

50.00

1897

  Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Medal 1897 (British).Official Royal Mint Issue Medal 1897.Issued to commemorative Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897 Obv Old bust Rev Young Bust with date below 1837 Size 56mm struck in solid Bronze as issued mint state with original box Red Leatherette. Box A1 Grade Excellent

as issued

60.00sold

1874

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Fine Arts Exhibition 1874 (British).Obv Bust of Albert Edward Prince of Wales.Rev Facade of Buildings, including Albert Hall. Size 52mm Bronze in  leatherette box of issue name on edge O.Poole Catalogue No 4688.Prince of Wales helped to promote an international exhibition at South Kensington London. Medal was awarded to exhibitors, exhibition closed in 1874 due to lack of interest. By G.T Morgan

as issued

30.00sold

1895

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Earls Court London. Gigantic (Big , Ferris)  Wheel Earls Court. Brass (waxed filled) Medal being 39mm dia. Obv Big Wheel Earls Court. Rev Calendar for 1895 - 1896. by Grupper & Co London. For History of the wheel

EF

18.00sold

1898

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Earls Court London. Gigantic (Big , Ferris)  Wheel Earls Court. Brass 31mm dia, Obv Big wheel, Rev Wording stating weight, height,etc..  of wheel   By by Grupper & Co London.This was a token to operate an early Juke Box! As I understand it you put a penny in the slot, a voice at the other end said, ‘Which song do you want’ and then an operator proceeded to place an Edison Wax Cylinder on a machine, with the sound carrying up through headphones

GVF

16.00sold

1899

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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Prize Medal. A silver medal 1899. A seated female figure upon a dais, places laurel wreaths upon the heads of two standing agricultural workers. Rev. Inscription around a wreath with attribution text within. Peter Fisher "Braes of Ardeonaig" for Blackfaced Tup 1899. Size 45mm   nice tone/colour

AU

45.00sold

1907

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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Prize Medal. A silver medal 1907. A seated female figure upon a dais, places laurel wreaths upon the heads of two standing agricultural workers. Rev. Inscription around a wreath with attribution text within. Wm. Borland for Ploughing 1907.In box of issue Size 32mm

 GEF

30.00

1907

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Cardiff Docks Royal Visit 1907.Royal Visit to Cardiff (Wales) and Opening of Queen Alexandra Dock. Obv King Edward VII & Queen Alexandra , Rev Cardiff coat of Arms. Bronze 52mm dia.The dock was built on recaimed land from the sea by Bute Docks & Taff Vale Railway Co. Spiridion & Sans. Few light edge knocks

GVF

12.00Sold

1910

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Royal Society of Arts 1910.King George V. Bronze medal size 55mm awarded to Percy William Smith, Intermediate Examinations 1918. Book - Keeping (named on edge) Obv bust of Geo V. Medal by B. Mackennal 

Mint State

22.00

1913

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Crawford Biscuits Centenary 1913. Bronze Plaque/medal named to Miss M. Roberts. Obv  Male & Female patrons of industry with naked child below. Rev  1813 - 1913 In commemoration of the centenary of William Crawford & son's Biscuit Manufacturers. Edinburgh Liverpool London. Art Deco style probably by Pinches. In box of issue (a little shabby) size 50mm x 70mm Bronze

as issued

25.00sold

1931

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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Prize Medal. A silver medal 1931. A seated female figure upon a dais, places laurel wreaths upon the heads of two standing agricultural workers. Rev. Inscription around a wreath with attribution text within. E. Richardson for Hoeing 1931. In red leatherette box of issue. Size 32mm

Mint State

30.00

1935

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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Prize Medal. A silver medal 1935. Two standing agricultural workers either side of shield / coat of arms. Rev. Inscription around a wreath with attribution text within. Eric Richardson for Hoeing 1935. In red leatherette box of issue. Size 32mm

Mint State

30.00

1937

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Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Prize Medal. A silver medal 1937. Two standing agricultural workers either side of shield / coat of arms. Rev. Inscription around a wreath with attribution text within. Eric Richardson for Hoeing 1937. In blue leatherette box of issue. Size 32mm

Mint State

30.00

   

*Buy the 3 Hoeing medals above together for £85*

   

1935

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George V Silver Jubilee 1935 (British) Official Royal Mint issue in red box of issue Solid sterling silver size 32mm by P.Metcalfe. Obv Busts of Geo V & Mary. Rev Windsor Castle (nice tone)

AU

25.00sold

1953

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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation. Silver gilt medal dated 1953 being 33mm dia, Obv bust of ERII, Rev ER date under within Laurel leaves. By ?   (medal is Sterling Silver)

Mint State

22.00

1965

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Rhodesian Independence. Bronze medal ,Obv Cecil Rhodes  wording around Rhodesian Independence 11 Nov 1965. Size 38mm. In box of issue

AU+

12.50sold

1966

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William The Conqueror. 900th Anniversary of the Crowing of William the conqueror at Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066.Isuued by The Britannia Commemorative Society found in 1966 collectors of medallions were invited to join  with a once only payment of 5 guineas. Membership was closed Dec 15th 1966. Proof quality medals restricted to members  at a cost of £3 10shillings.This is the first medal produced by the Society by Paul Vincze. The society issued some 40 different medals. This medal being proof & struck in .999 silver 1 ¾ inch in Dia numbered on edge 664.

About FDC

30.00sold

Circa 1967-68

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Churchill  / Battle of Britain Medals.Set of two Churchill /Battle of Britain Commemorative medals Hallmarked Birmingham 1967 (Sterling Silver).Obv Bust of Churchill Rev Flying Helmet.Size small 38mm dia 39.8gram , large 52mm 68gram cased.Both numbered on edge 34.

Mint State

35.00sold

1969

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Prince Of Wales Investiture 1969 (Prince Charles). Royal Mint Official Issue, Bronze 32mm dia, Rev Welsh Dragon, Obv Bust of Prince Charles. By Michael Rizzello for RM

as issued

12.00

Circa 1970

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Presidential Profiles 36 Silver Proof Medals United States of America Presidents.
George Washington to Richard Nixon 36 medals Obv  Bust of president Rev History of president all contained in  album of issue with booklet. A total content 35oz of pure silver, each medal being .925 sterling silver weighing 32.5 gram dia 38mm.All struck to proof finish, some medals showing semi rainbow toning

 as issued

1000.00sold

Circa 1970

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Shakespeare. Merchant of Venice. A gilt bronze medal being 57mm  by Paul Vincze for The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Obv a scene from The Merchant of Venice.

Mint state

25.00sold

1973

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Royal Wedding Princess Ann & Mark Philips (Great Britain) 1973.Set of 6 Sterling Silver Medals proof in case with COA.Westminster Abby,The Glass Coach,Royal Yacht,Horse,Honeymoon

Proof

50.00

1976

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USA Bicentennial Medal Royal Visit 1976.Queen Elizabeth II Official Royal visit to the city of Philadelphia 6th July 1976 Bicentennial of Independence United States of America. Boxed & COA. Size 51mm ,50gram (.925 sterling silver)

Proof

25.00sold

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Margaret Maid of Norway 1283 - 1290. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Queen Mary I 1516 - 1558. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue 1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Lady Jane Grey 1537 - 1554. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue  1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00sold

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Mary Queen of Scots. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue  1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Elizabeth I 1533 - 1603. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue  1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Mary II 1662 - 1694. Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue 1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Anne 1665 - 1714 Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue  1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Victoria 1819 - 1901 Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue  1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1976 - 77

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Queens of the British Isles. Elizabeth II 1926 - Issued by Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked sterling silver 1976 Birmingham. Size 45mm, approx 45gram.Proof issue ( Special hallmark on edge only for ERII silver jubilee) 1.33oz pure silver

about FDC

38.00

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British) by Spink & Son. Obv bust of queen Rev The new hybrid tea rose .925 sterling silver matte finish 57mm dia, 76 grammes. Hallmarked & numbered on edge in box of issue with coa. (eimer 2136)   2.26oz pure silver

as issued

75.00sold

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British) Official issue by Royalmint..925 Sterling silver,57mm dia 88 grammes. In box of issue. (eimer 2135)   2.61oz pure silver

as issued

80.00

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British). Issued by The department of the Environment. (struck by the tower mint London) Rev Dover Castle Obv bust of ER II. Size 44mm , Nickel silver in box of issue.some minor marks/stains on obv.

 Prooflike

10.00

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British). Issued by the Birmingham Mint, Hallmarked 1977 .925 Sterling Silver.45mm Dia ,approx 42gram. Gold on silver issue in Proof

about FDC

45.00

1977

  Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British). as above but struck in bronze

about FDC

 7.00

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British) Copper nickel medal issued by Boots the Chemist . size 38mm

Prooflike

5.00

1977

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Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee (British).Crown Medal Appeal. Silver medal being 38mm dia, Obv ERII issued by Pobjoy Mint 

Proof

30.00

1978

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Elizabeth II (British) 25th Anniversary of the Coronation. Silver Proof gold plated & Hallmarked with special Jubilee hallmark. size 39mm.Issued by Pobjoy Mint

Proof

35.00

1980

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Queen Mother 80th Birthday. Obv Bust Queen Mother Rev interlaced E,roses,thistles and shamrocks.Sterling silver,38mm dia in box of issue. By L.Durbin for Spink & Son (numbered on edge)

Proof

30.00

1981

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Royal Wedding Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer. St Paul's Cathedral Official Issue. Gilt Bronze 45mm dia boxed. Obv Bust of Charles & Diana Rev St Paul's.

Prooflike

12.00

1986

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Royal Wedding "Prince Andrew & Sarah Ferguson" Size 44mm .925 Sterling Silver Silver.  In box of issue( Royal Mint) with COA

Mint State

40.00

1988

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300th Anniversary Battle of the Spanish Armada. Destruction of the Armada 1588 by the British. Obv Plymouth Coat of Arms, Rev  Sailors on deck firing a canon. Brass 38mm dia, issued by Plymouth City Council. 

Prooflike

10.00sold

1992

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ANA (American Numismatic Association) ANA Medal 101st Anniversary Convention 1992.Bronze medal with ribbon & name plate  size 33mm  Rev Steam Train on bridge with Alligator below . Mint state in box 

as issued

15.00

1995

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100th Anniversary "National Trust" Size 63mm metal .925 Sterling Silver. In box of issue( Royal Mint) with COA

Mint State

80.00

1996

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Llantrisant 650th Anniversary of the Granting of Town Charter 1346 -1996.Official issue by Royal Mint in flat pack.Size 38.45mm metal bronze

Mint State

8.00

1998

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Opening of Buckingham Palace to the public 1998 Official issue by Royal Mint in flat pack. Medal size 39mm, nickel brass.

Mint State

10.00

Undated

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175th Anniversary "Battle of Waterloo" Obv - Busts of King George IV, Francis II of Austria, Alexander I of Russia, Frederick William II of Prussia. Issue by Royal Mint produced from the original Waterloo medal dies that where engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci between 1819-1849.Size 63mm metal .Bronze. In Royalmint box of issue

Mint State

75.00sold

Undated

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Churchill Medals x 4.Set of 4 Churchill medals 24ct gold on sterling silver.4 different busts & speeches on rev.Cased with COA issued by Pinches.Size of each medal 45mm dia. Sir Winston Churchill Medal/Medallion set

Mint State

50.00sold

Undated

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Churchill Medal / Medallion. 38mm Dia Sterling Silver Hallmarked London 1965.Obv Bust of Churchill Rev Pilot & Spitfire. Medallist & Engraver K. C. Hunt & A.M. Foley  (Lovely toning)

Mint State

20.00sold

Undated

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World Trade 1 Troy oz .999 Fine Silver.Obv Banker & His Wife by Quentin Massey (Crown Size) boxed with COA

Proof

32.00

Undated

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British Tower of London. Gilt Bronze 52mm dia issued by the Royalmint. The Yeomen warders of the Tower London. In box of issue

Prooflike

15.00

Undated

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Mary Queen of Scots 1542 - 1587. A copper nickel medal being 44mm dia, Obv Bust Queen Mary Rev Royal Coat of arms. Issued by ?  

Prooflike

3.50sold

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Britannia Silver Dish with Cartwheel Penny 1797 Commemorate 300 years of Britannia Silver and Cartwheel penny 1797.Solid .958 Britannia silver.6.5 Troy ounces Dia 5.5 inches. Royal Mint commissioned Christopher Lawrence to create this dish.Only 200 issued.Cartwheel penny mounted at centre facing.As issued in box of issue with COA (Royal Mint)

as issued

395.00sold

British and World Tokens

1813

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Bank of England Bank Token issue Eighteen Pence  Official Issue

VF+

45.00

Circa 1930's - 40's

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Thames Explosive Works. Pay Check issued by Kynoch Limited # 359 struck in brass ,size 37mm. Embossed with the Kynoch trade mark. (British)

GEF

35.00sold

1950's

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Bahamas 9d (Ninepence) Token. Silvered Brass 18mm undated. Rev Tuna. Used in Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club

AU - UNC

6.00

1950's

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Bahamas 4½d (Fourpence Halfpenny) Token. Silvered Brass 18mm undated. Rev Dolphin. Used in Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club

BU

10.00

1950's

  Bahamas 4½d (Fourpence Halfpenny) Token. Silvered Brass 18mm undated. Rev Dolphin. Used in Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club

UNC

8.00

1950's

  Bahamas 4½d (Fourpence Halfpenny) Token. Silvered Brass 18mm undated. Rev Dolphin. Used in Grand Bahama Hotel and Country Club

VF - GVF

6.00

1884

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Cuba Central Santa Lucia (Sugar Plantation). Obv Palm tree, Rev Vale Por Una Racion (Value for 1 days work). Copper nickel 20mm dia. Sugar central of Santa Lucia in the Gibara area was one of the largest in the world, having Schools,Barber shops, Cantinas, Bakeries, etc.

GVF

25.00sold

         
         
         
         

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