The Collection of Sheffield Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by Tim Hale

Historical Medals, Edward VII, Coronation, Sheffield, 1902, medals by Spink (3), in bronze and white metal (2), all 40mm (W & E 4560O.1, O.2; BHM 3743); Visit of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra to Open the University of Sheffield, 1905, medals by Spink (3), squat buildings at left (2), in bronze and white metal, tall buildings at left, in white metal, all 40mm (W & E 4877A.1, A.2, and note; BHM 3909); George V, Coronation, City of Sheffield, 1911, gilt-bronze medals by H.B. Sale (2), both 32mm (W & E 5215R.2); Visit of the Prince of Wales to Sheffield, 1923, a bronze medalet, unsigned, 22mm (Giordano CM70; W & E 6187); George V, Silver Jubilee, City of Sheffield, 1935, aluminium medals by J.R. Gaunt for H.L. Brown & Sons Ltd (3), all 36mm (W & E 5703L.1) [12]. Generally about extremely fine and better; W & E 4560O.2 in case of issue and two W & E 5703L.1 in blue card boxes of issue £60-£80

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Sheffield Tokens and Paranumismatica formed by Tim Hale.

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Edward VII and Queen Alexandra opened the University of Sheffield at Netherthorpe on 12 July 1905. The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) visited the city on 29 May 1923