Medals auctions

Romania (Bucharest) Medallic 20 Lei 1944 - Ardealul Nostru - Mihai I (1927-1930; 1940-1947)6.53g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. An attractive lustrous specimen. Friedberg 21.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia (USSR, RSFSR) Gold School Graduate Award Medal, ND (1954-1960)15.85g. Au 0.375. 32mm. AU/AU. The star points to the beginning of the letter "И". PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia (USSR) Gold Medal 1963 - F.M. Dostoevsky - NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO25mm. Au 0.900. 9.95g. PROOF. Mintage 1000 pcs. Medalier: N.A.Sokolov. Shkurko, Salykov 295. 
Russia-Sweden, Copper Token 5 Kopecks 1840 with Swedish Crowns, 28.66g/56x63mmUnusual cross-regional copper token, countermarked "5 K 1840" on a copper plate bearing clear Swedish triple crown punches, indicating the reuse of earlier Swedish copper, possibly from plate money. Weighing 28.66g and measuring 56x63mm, this enigmatic piece likely served as a low-denomination payment token in a mil...
Ukraine (USSR, Ukrainian SSR) Gold School Graduate Award Medal, ND (1954-1960)15.64g. Au 0.375. 32mm. AU/AU. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Sweden Pomerania (Pommern) Stralsund (Poland) Bronze Medal 1715 - Siege of Stralsund - Karl XII (1697–1718) - NGC MS 66 BNAn outstanding lustrous exemplar with magnificent brown color toning. Medalier: Johann Memmius (Stettin). Hildebrand 180. Delzanno (SKM) 279c (Br) RR - 6-10 known exemplars in private collections, R. Delzanno reports that only one specimen have been documented as sold;...
Germany (Kingdom of Hannover) Silver Medal 1903 - Silver Wedding Anniversary of Ernst August and Princess Thyra of Denmark - Ernst August of Hanover (1845–1923)89.92g. 60mm. AU/UNC. Medalier: F.X. Pawlik (signed below the truncation on obverse). Brockmann 1135. Obv.: Conjoined busts of Ernst August and Princess Thyra of Denmark facing right. Inscription around: ERNST AUGUST H•V•CUMB...
Sweden Pomerania (Pommern) Stralsund (Poland) Silver Medal 1715 - Siege of Stralsund - Karl XII (1697–1718)3.77g. 22mm. VF/XF-. Medalier: Johann Memmius (Stettin). Delzanno (SKM) 279b (Ag) R. 3500 SEK for XF, R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that only 7 specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 180. Die of...
Sweden Pomerania (Pommern) Stralsund (Poland) Silver Medal 1718 - Death of Karl XII at Fredriksten - Karl XII (1697–1718)3.37g. 23mm. AU/UNC. An outstanding lustrous exemplar with old colorful patina. Medalier: Johann Memmius (Stettin). Delzanno (SKM) 315b (Ag). 5000 SEK for AU. R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that...
Sweden Silver Medal 1718 - Death of Karl XII at Fredriksten - Karl XII (1697–1718)3.52g. 22mm. VF-/VF. Medalier: Unknown. Delzanno (SKM) 313b (Ag). 3500 SEK for XF. R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that only five specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 211. Obv.: Bareheaded bust of Charles XII of Sweden ...
Estonia (Russia) Brass Token 10 Marke 1866 - Consumverein Dopat3.18g. XF-/XF. Counterstamp: "F", "O". Laan T133.1. Very rare. Consumverein Dopat was consumers union in Tartu from 1866 to 1886. After liquidation the tokens were sold and new owners overstruck them for their own use. The сounterstamp FO is probably watchmaker Oskar Franz. 
Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) AR Miliaresion ND – John I Tzimisces (969-976)2.44g. 21mm. VF/VF. Obv.: Crowned facing bust of John I in central medallion on cross crosslet; “Iω–an” in medallion; “+IhSчS XRI-StчS nICA*”. Rew.: “+ ΙωΑnn' / Єn Xω AVtO’ / CRAT ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RωmAIω'” in five lines. Sear 1792. 
Sweden Silver Medal 1710 - Victory at Helsingborg, 28 February 1710 - Karl XII (1697–1718)8.15g. 27mm. AU/AU. Medalier: Bengt Westman. Delzanno (SKM) 238b (Ag). 5000 SEK for AU, R. Delzanno reports that only 3 specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 155. Obv.: Cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right, wearing short curled periwig. Inscription around: CAROLVS·XII· D·G...
Germany Silver Medal 1917 - Christmas on the Front5.51g. 23mm. UNC/UNC. Medalier: Karl Goetz (K.G.). Kienast 249. Obv.: Head of a German soldier in steel helmet facing right. Initials K.G. below. Rev.: Four burning candles on a fir branch. Legend around: IM FELDE / WEIHNACHT / 1917 (In the field / Christmas / 1917). Struck during World War I as a commemorative piece reflecting the expe...
Russia Silver Jeton 1896 - In commemoration of the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, May 14, 18967.94g. 25mm. Suspension loop soldered for suspension. Mintage is 60 000 pcs. Diakov 1206.3 R3. 
Russia Brass Medal 1882 - All-Russian Exhibition in Moscow - Alexander III (1881-1894)46mm. 44.03g. Medaliers: L.Kh. Shteinman, S.Z. Vazhenin. Diakov 930.5. Obv.: Within a wreath of laurel and oak leaves topped with the Imperial Crown, an oval medallion depicts Emperor Alexander III facing right, wearing a general's uniform with the Order of St. George around his neck. Below the wreath, the si...
Russia Brass Jeton 1912 - In commemorating the unveiling of the monument to Emperor Alexander III in Moscow, 30 May 1912 - Nicholas II (1894-1917)5.68g. 25x37mm. UNC/UNC. Splendid brilliant exemplar. Unknown workshop. Rudenko 2082.11 R1.
Russia Brass Jeton 1883 - In memory of the coronation of Emperor Alexander III - Alexander III (1881-1894)5.50g. 26mm. AU/AU. Private workshop. Rudenko 2037.16. 
Finland (Related to Estonia) Bronze Medal 1946 - 250th Anniversary of the Finnish Pilot and Lighthouse Service71.08g. 56mm. AU/AU. Medalier: Unknown. Obv.: Portrait of an elderly sea pilot in uniform, facing half-left, with a wheel in the foreground and a lighthouse in the background. Inscription around: SUOMENLUOTSI-JA MAJAKKALAITOS 1696-1946 - LOTS•OCH FYRVÄSENDET I FINLAND (The Finn...
Sweden Silver Medal 1708 - Swedish People's Wishes for Their Hero King - Karl XII (1697–1718)6.06g. 28x25mm. VF-/VF-. Medalier: Carl Gustaf Hartman. Delzanno (SKM) 216a (Ag). RR - 6-10 known exemplars in private collections. 3500 SEK for XF, R. Delzanno reports that only 2 specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 140. Obv.: Cuirassed and draped bust of Charles XII of Sweden righ...
Sweden Pomerania (Pommern) Stralsund (Poland) Bronze Medal 1716 - Speculations on the Plans of Karl XII - Karl XII (1697–1718)2.75g. 22mm. VF/XF. Medalier: Unattributed (German engraver). Delzanno (SKM) 289d (Br) R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that only two specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 190. ...
Roman Empire (Arelate) AR Siliqua ND - Julian II (360-363 AD)1.89g. 16mm. AU/XF. Obv.: Pearl-diademed, draped bust to right; “DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS P F AVG”. Rev.: “VOT X MVLT XX” in four lines within laurel wreath with medallion containing an eagle; PCONST in exergue. RIC VIII 309; RSC 148. 
Sweden Silver Medal 1710 - Victory at Helsingborg, 28 February 1710 - Karl XII (1697–1718)9.49g. 28mm. XF-/XF. Medalier: Bengt Westman. Delzanno (SKM) 238a (Ag). 3500 SEK for XF and 7500 for AU, R. Delzanno reports that only 2 specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 155. Obv.: Cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right, wearing short curled periwig. Inscription around: CAR...
France Bronze Medal 1840 - Repatriation of Napoleon I’s remains from St. Helena - July Monarchy (1830–1848)32.76g. 41mm. UNC/UNC. Medalier: A. Bovy. Bramsen 1990. Collignon 1252. Obv.: Uniformed bust of Napoleon I facing left. NAPOLEON EMPEREUR. Rev.: View of Napoleon’s tomb on the island of St. Helena. MEMORIAL OF Ste HELENE / 5 MAI MDCCCXXI PARIS 15 DEC. MDCCCXL (Memorial of St....
Netherlands (Antwerp) Copper Token 16795.64g. AU/XF. Gaspar Schrynmaeckers - steward-general of the city of Antwerp. Obv.: Coat of arms of Antwerp between letters SP-QA; “* GASPAR·SCHRYNMAECKERS·QVOESTOR·GNAL”. Rev.: Open compass, below between two legs mintmark – hand; “DVBIIS STO REGVLA CERTI / IMPATIENS FRAVDIS·”. Dugniolle 4425. Rare! 
USA (New York) Civil War Token 18633.49g. VF/XF. Store Card. Indian head, ‘United we stand’ / ‘Army and Navy’ Broas Brothers. Fuld 630L-5a. 
Romania Brass Medal 1894 - 25th wedding anniversary of King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth - Carol I (1881-1914)10.75g. 30mm. UNC/UNC. An attractive specimen with mint luster. Obv.: Interlaced monograms of King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth. 1869-1894. Rev.: Royal crown above Roman numeral XXV. AD MEMORIAM. 
Sweden Silver Medal ND (c.1680) - In commemoration of marriage of King Karl XI and Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark - Karl XI (1660-1697)14.95g. 28mm. VF/VF. Traces of suspension. Medalier: A. Meybusch. Hildebrand I, p. 460, 153; Kold 28. Obv.: Draped bust of King Karl XI facing right. Rev.: Draped bust of Queen Ulrika Eleonora facing left. Struck to commemorate the royal wedding on May 6, 168...
Sweden Silver Medal ND (early 18th c.) – Victories of Karl XII – Karl XII (1697–1718)2.72g. 17mm. AU/AU. Scratch on obverse. Hild 108. SKM 174. Medalier: Johann Memmius (Stettin). Delzanno (SKM) 174 (Ag), 7500 SEK for AU, R. Delzanno reports that 11 specimen have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 108. Obv.: Bareheaded and cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right. Inscription a...
Sweden Tin-Alloy Uniface impression of the medal 1810 - The adoption of French Minister of War and Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte - Karl XIV Johann (1818-1844)27.03g. 57mm. AU. Medalier: C. Enhörning. Hildebrand 4 (for prototype). Obv.: Armored and draped bust of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte right, wearing classical cuirass and mantle.Circular inscription: CAROLUS JOHANNES REGN SVEC PRINC HE...
Germany, Harz (Clausthal) AR Mining Token / Bergrechnungsmarke ND (1802-1807)1.79g. 19mm. AU/XF. Mintmaster’s Initial M - Georg Friedrich Michaelis, 1802-1807. Engraver’s Initial D – Dannenberg, 1789-1805. Obv.: Sphere on a pedestal, M. below, “COMITE NON DUCE” (attendant not leadership). Rev.: Balance scales, mining tools, D· below, “INTER UTRUMQUE TENE” (keep a mid course ...
Sweden (Related to Estonia) Bronze Medal 1700 - Victory at Narva, 20 November 1700 - Karl XII (1697–1718)21.05g. 37mm. UNC/UNC. An outstanding, untouched specimen featuring original red Mint luster and magnificent, smooth brown toning. A very beautiful and visually striking medal. Medalier: Carl Gustaf Hartman (HARTMAN·F in the drapery of the armor). Delzanno (SKM) 60b (Br) RR - 6-10 know...
Sweden (Related to Estonia) Silver Medal 1700 - Victory at Narva, 20 November 1700 - Karl XII (1697–1718)5.30g. 21mm. XF/AU. Medalier: Christian Wermuth (C·W· under the bust). Delzanno (SKM) 69a (Ag) RRR - 3-5 known exemplars in private collections, without price value, R. Delzanno reports that only one specimen have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 46. Extremely rare. Obv.: Cuiras...
Sweden Cast Bronze Medal 1688 - Childhood of Prince Karl, Age 7 - Karl XI (1660–1697)19.55g. 39mm. VF/VF. Medalier: Arvid Karlsteen (monogram AK below bust). Delzanno (SKM) unlisted for cast bronze variant; Hildebrand 1.  Obv.: Right-facing bust of young Prince Karl in antique armor with feathered helmet. Legend: CAROLVS· D·G·REGNI·SVE·PR·HÆR· (Charles, by the Grace of God, of...
Sweden Bronze Medal 1697 - Coronation of Karl XII, 14 December - Karl XII (1697–1718)5.80g. 26mm. XF/VF+. Medalier: Attributed to Carl Gustaf Hartman. Delzanno (SKM) 26b (Br). 1000 SEK for XF and 2000 for AU, R. Delzanno reports that only 2 specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 18. Obv.: Draped and cuirassed bust of Charles XII of Sweden right, wearing long curled periwig. I...
Sweden Bronze Medal ND (mid XVIII cent.) - Swedish rulers series - Karl XI (1660-1697)14.15g. 34mm. UNC/UNC. Beautiful specimen with magnificent brown color toning. Medalier: Johann Carl Hedlinger (initials ICH under bust). Felder 102. Obv.: Bust right with circular legend; Rev.: Biographical text in 10 lines. Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691–1771) was a Swiss-Swedish medallist renowned for...
Sweden Bronze Medal ND (mid XVIII cent.) - Swedish rulers series - Björn på Håga (Circa 829)14.27g. 34mm. UNC/UNC. Beautiful specimen with magnificent brown color toning. Medalier: Johann Carl Hedlinger (initials ICH under bust).  Felder 79. Obv.: Crowned bust right with circular legend; Rev.: Biographical text in 6 lines. Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691–1771) was a Swiss-Swedish medalli...
PolandXIX century Av: Bust to the right, below signature A. SCHINDLER, MEMORIAL OF THE TRANSFER OF STEFAN BATORY'S REPRESENTATION, Rw: Crowned cartouche with coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania, Ruthenia, Volhynia and Batory, TO THE KING'S GROBES AT WAWEL ON 20 JULY 1877. designed and made by Aleksander Andrzej Schindler zinc, 46.0 mm, 30.69 g
USA (Bridgeport) Civil War Token ND (1861-1865)3.47g.  AU/AU. Store Card. Eagle seated on the union shield / A.W. Wallace’s Variety bakery. Fuld 35B-1a. 
Germany, Osnabrück (Bishopric) Silver Medal 1791 - In commemoration of Marriage of Friedrich, Duke of York and Albany to Princess Frederica Charlotte of Prussia7.03g. 30mm. XF+/XF. Medalier: Johann Jakob Stierle. Kennepohl 397; Brockmann 1051; Slg. Henckel 1990; Slg Knyph. 4866. Obv.: Conjoined busts of Friedrich and Frederica Charlotte facing right.Rev.: Laurel wreath entwined with two cr...
Sweden Silver Medal 1709 - Sojourn of Karl XII in Bender, Turkey - Karl XII (1697–1718)5.32g. 21mm. XF/XF. Medalier: Christian Wermuth. Delzanno (SKM) 228a (Ag). 3500 SEK for XF. R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade, R. Delzanno reports that only five specimens have been documented as sold; Hildebrand 149. Rare. Obv.: Draped and cuirassed...
Italy Bronze Cast Medal, undated, so-called “Paduan” issue by Giovanni da Cavino.29.46g. 35mm. AU/AU. Obverse: Draped bust facing right, wearing a laurel wreath; legend surrounding. Reverse: Libertas standing left, holding a staff and wearing a pileus (cap of liberty); legend surrounding. Cf. Klawans 6; cf. Martin/Jones 1464; cf. RIC I, p. 247, 309. 
USA (New York) Civil War Token ND (1861-1865)2.88g. XF/XF. Store Card. D.L. Wing & Co, Albany, New York / ‘Union flour’ in wreath. Fuld 010H-8a. 
Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) AR Miliaresion ND – John I Tzimisces (969-976)2.75g. 22mm. VF/VF. Holed. Obv.: Crowned facing bust of John I in central medallion on cross crosslet; “Iω–an” in medallion; “+IhSчS XRI-StчS nICA*”. Rew.: “+ ΙωΑnn' / Єn Xω AVtO / CRAT ЄVSЄb' / bASILЄVS / RωmAIω'” in five lines. Sear 1792. 
USA Hard Times Token - 1 Cent 18378.91g. VF/VF. Phoenix / ‘May Tenth’. Low 48, HT 67, W 11-330a. Hard Times Tokens struck from about 1833 through 1843, serving as unofficial currency during a time of political and financial crisis in the United States. 
Sweden Bronze Medal ND (mid XVIII cent.) - Swedish rulers series - Karl X Gustav (1654–1660)14.15g. 34mm. UNC/UNC. Beautiful specimen with magnificent brown color toning. Medalier: Johann Carl Hedlinger (initials ICH under bust). Hildebrand II, p. 560, 51; Felder 101.Obv.: Armoured bust right with circular legend;Rev.: Biographical text in 11 lines. Johann Carl Hedlinger (1691–1771) was ...
MEDAL "Plus ratio quam vis" awarded by the Rector of the Jagiellonian University to a person of merit to the University Bronze; diameter: 68 mm. Medal in dedicated case with attached document with signature of the Jagiellonian University rector dated 25.06.1998. Good condition. 10139/25
Germany (München) Bronze Medal 1879 - Retirement of Mint Director Franz Xaver Haindl (1832–1879)43.11g. 46mm. UNC/UNC. Medalier: Alois Börsch. Gebhardt 261; Hauser 251; Schmidt 629. Obv.: Portrait of Franz Xaver Haindl facing right. Rev.: Seated figure of Moneta holding scales; before her, a putto presenting a bowl filled with coins and leaning against a coining press. Struck on the o...
Finland (Russia) Bronze Medal 1841 - Count Robert Henricus Rehbinder - Nicholas I (1825–1855)70.27g. 50mm. UNC/UNC. Medalier: P. Utkin (signed П. УТКИНЪ on the truncation of the bust on obverse). Diakov 564.1 (Ae – R1). Obv.: Bare-headed bust of Count Robert Henricus Rehbinder facing left. Inscription around: ROBERTUS HENRICUS REHBINDER COMES. (Count Robert Henricus Rehbinder)...
USA (New York) Civil War Token 18632.85g.  VF/VF. Store Card. Benjamin & Herrick fruit dealers, Albany, New York / 427 Broadway. Fuld NY-010-A-6a. 
Sweden Bronze Gaming and Counting Token ND (late 17th - early 18th century) - Karl XII (1697–1718)2.31g. VF/XF. By Karlsteen or one of his pupils. Delzanno (SKM) 38b (Br). 1500 SEK for XF. R - more than 10 known exemplars in private collections, but rarely found in the trade. R. Hildebrand 25а. Obv.: Cuirassed and draped bust of Charles XII of Sweden right, wearing long curled periwig. ...
Silver plated brass, diameter 30 mm, original ribbon included.
PolandPostwar Second Republic (1944-1952) Av: Mint press, around four coins and dates 1338, 1578, 1924, Rw: In wreath inscription ODBU / DOWA / 30-III / 1946, in rim MENNICA PAŃSTWOWA and Kościesza coat of arms, designed by Stefan Koźbielewski silver, 35.2 mm, 19.49 g, mintage 300 pieces
PolandPoland under the partitions (1795-1918) Av: Shield of arms of the Republic of the Three Nations, EQUALITY ✶ FREEDOM ✶ INDEPENDENCE ✶, Rw: Figures of a peasant and a nobleman, at bottom signature CH. WIENER., POLONIA - MDCCCLXIII, designed by Charles Wiener bronze, 30.1 mm, 9.52 g, corrosion
PolandPoland under the partitions (1795-1918) Av: Chalice with Aesculapius' snake around it, in the section signature J. LANGER, ARS LONGA - VITA BREVIS, Rw: ZJAZD / LEKARZY / I / PRZYRODNIKÓW / W KRAKOWIE / NAGUE OF THE SKILLS / WORK., EXHIBITION OF THE NATURAL AND MEDICINE - 1869, designed by Jan Nepomucen Langer zinc (?), 42.9 mm, 21.60 g, very nice with mint luster
Germany (Bayern) Silver Medal 1901 - 80th Birthday of Prince Regent Luitpold, 12 Maerz 19017.10g. 26mm. UNC/UNC. 
Russia Bronze Medal 1915 - Russian Soldier - Pride of Russia - Nicholas II (1894–1917)13.38g. 33mm. AU/AU. Medalier: G. Malyshev (engraver, based on design by the workshop of A. Jacquart, signed A. ЖАКАРЪ below the reverse). Diakov 1585.1 (Ae - R1). Obv.: Bust of a Russian soldier in greatcoat and papakha, facing slightly right. Inscription around: ГОРДОСТЬ РОССIИ (P...
Russia (Germany) Bronze Jeton 1813 - In memory of the Battle of Leipzig, 6-7/18-19 October 1813 - Alexander I (1801-1825)14.30g. 33mm. VF/VF. Diakov 368.2. 
Germany (München) Bronze Medal (Jeton) 1840 - Artist society0.76g. 14mm. UNC/UNC. Obv.: Coat of arms with stars around. Rev.: DER KÜNSTLER / MASKENZUG / MÜNCHEN / 1840 (The Artist Masked Parade, Munich, 1840).
USA (Philadelphia) Brass Medal (Jeton) 1871 - 25th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Rifle Club5.55g. 25mm. UNC/UNC. A stunning, lustrous example featuring vibrant natural toning and prooflike detail in the design elements. Pa-Ph-326. Obv.: Eagle perched on a target at center, flanked by crossed rifles; letter V above. Rev.: Legend in lines: 25TH ANNIVERSARY / PHILADELPHIA RIFLE CLUB / AUGUS...
USA, Civil War Tokens (Michigan, Albion) Store Card 1863 – Ira Mayhew & Albion Commercial College3.46g. 19mm. XF+/AU. Fuld. 25A-1a. The widespread use of the privately minted tokens was a result of the scarcity of government-issued cents during the Civil War. Store cards advertised the name and location of privately owned businesses. 
Estonia (Russia) Bronze (Silvered) Prize Medal ND (ca. 1900) – Estonian Agricultural Society – Nicholas II (1894–1917)24.34g. AU/UNC. With box. Medalier: Unknown. Tiiu Leimus (2001) 8. Obv.: Crowned coat of arms of the Governorate of Estonia (three lions passant), with a small five-pointed star above. EHSTLAENDISCHER LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHER VEREIN (Estonian Agricultural Society). Rev....
Germay (München) Brass Trade Token 5 Pfennig (early 20th cent.)3.24g. UNC/UNC. Obv.: Inscription: RABATT MARKE / 5 PFENNIG with large numeral “5” at center. Rev.: TH. KOMMERELL / MÜNCHEN / EMAIL-INDUSTRIE (enameled goods industry). 
USA (New York) Civil War Token 18633.47g. XF/XF. Store Card. Indian head, ‘United we stand’ / ‘One Country’ Broas pie baker. Fuld 630M-4a.