A SELECTION OF MEDALS LISTED BY COUNTRY AND REGION

(This section updated on Saturday, May 5, 2010)

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ALGERIA

1845, Algeria. ABD EL KADAR & THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. AE 57mm. Obv: Bust, left. Rev: Lengthy biographical inscription in English. Cf. Escande 24 (variety with French inscription). Extremely fine. $250

ANGOLA

1969, Angola. 26TH CHAMPIONSHIP OF SNIPE-CLASS SAILING BOATS.   Gilt-AE 60mm. Obv: A snipe in  flight with an armillary sphere in the background. Rev: A trophy. Extremely fine. $65

1888, Australia. CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, MELBOURNE. By Stokes and Martin. AE 76mm. Obv: Veiled, crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left. Rev: Five stars and a legend within a wreath. Edge: Inscription to recipient:  J. LILLYWHITE FROWD AND CO.  Extremely fine. $275. Sorry, SOLD

AUSTRIA

1976, Botswana. 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE. Silver 38mm. Obv: A rhinoceros, gazelle and zebra. Rev: Inscription. Proof finish. $35

1968, Cape Verde/Portugal. VISIT OF GRAVEIRO LOPES TO CAPE VERDE. AE 60mm. Obv: bust, left. Rev: Three shields and a wreath. Extrmely fine. $75

THE CARIBBEAN

Undated (circa 1950s), France/The Caribbean. "THE COLOMBIE." AE 59mm. Obv: A woman with a platter of fruit on her head, palm tree and map of the Caribbean. Rev: The ship. Very fine. $90

1888, Denmark. THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE REIGN OF CHRISTIAN IX. By Lindahl. AE 45mm. Obv: Head of Christian IX facing right. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $60

1960, Egypt. OPENING OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER STATION AT THE ASWAN DAM. Silver 61mm. Obv: A view of the dam and the power station. Rev: Arabic inscription. Extremely fine. $75

FALKLAND ISLANDS

1933, Falkland Island. CENTENARY OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS. By Bertram Mackennal. AE 37mm. Obv: Crowned, robed bust of George V facing left. Rev: Armorial shield. Extremely fine. $75

FAROE ISLANDS

GREECE

Undated (Circa 1980). Greece. FIRE FIGHTING MEDAL. AE 50mm. Obv: Bust of a firefighter, in a helmet, facing right. Rev: A badge set against falmes. Extremely fine. $30

Undated (circa 1860), Ireland. ORANGE ASSOCIATION. By J.C. Parkes. AE 39mm. Obv: Laureate bust of William III, left. Rev: A crowned harp above crossed flags. BHM 2666 (Only recorded in AE-gilt RRR). Very fine with some slight edge nicks. Extremely rare. $225

ISLE OF WIGHT

Undated (circa 1930s), Great Britain, Isle of Wight. ISLE OF WIGHT GUN CLUB. AE 39mm. Obv: The head of Diane with a bow in the background. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Some spots, otherwise extremely fine. $50

Undated )circa 1900), Japan. ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN PRODUCTS, OSAKA. AE 61mm. Obv: Three figures in a pavilion. Ships in the distance. Rev: Inscription around a flower. Extremely fine. $150 

JERSEY

1926, Jersey. EISTEDDFOD. Silver 44mm. Obv: A harp within a wreath of shamrock. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $90

KATANGA

1956, Katanga. ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINERAL UNION OF UPPER KATANGA. AE 85mm. Obv: A European with a group of native youth. Rev: Molten metal pouring from an indistrial bucket, map in the background. Vancraenbroeck 57. Extremely fine. $75

Undated (circa 1916). FURST RUDOLF LIECHTENSTEIN. By Stefan Schwartz. Uniface AE plaquette. 62mm x 81mm. Obv: Uniformed bust of Liechtenstein facing three-quarters right. Extremely fine. $90

1973, Madeira Islands. THE DISTRICT HOSPITAL, FUNCHAL. AE 79mm. Obv: A tropical plant. Rev: The sun. Extremely fine. $75

1968, Mozambique. OPENING OF THE NEW ALAZAR STADIUM, Soccer Match between Portugal and Brazil. AE 80mm. Obv: View of the stadium. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $60

1750, Papal States. THE JUBILEE YEAR. Unsigned. AE 44mm. Obv: The sealed Holy Door. Rev: Inscription on a cartouche. Some slight discoloration, otherwise extremely fine. $125

1881, Romania. DECLARATION OF ROMANIA AS A KINGDOM, AND THE CORONATION OF CAROL I. By V. Kullrich. AE 57mm.Obv: Bust, left. Rev: Inscription within a square compartment with a crown on each side. Extremely fine. $125

SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

1970, Sao Tome and Principe. 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DISCOVERY OF SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE. By Vasco da Conceiclio. AE 78mm. Obv: Groups of figures engaged in various activities. Rev: A map showing two early ships and the islands. Extremely fine. $75

SAXONY

Undated (circa 1875), Germany. SHOOTING FESTIVAL, SAXONY. By Max Barduleck. Silver 42mm. Obv: Bare head of Albert of Saxony facing right. Rev: An inscription within an oak wreath. Very fine. $95  

1992, Solomon Islands. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GUADAL CANAL LANDING. AE 37mm. Obv: A soldier and map of an island. Rev: An aligator and shark supporting an armorial shield. In a plastic holder. Extremely fine. $20

1897, Sweden/Norway. ART AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, STOCKHOLM. By A. Lindberg. AE 61mm. Obv: Head of Oscar II facing left. Rev: A semi-nude, seated female holding a palm frond. Extremely fine. $65

TAHITI

1952, Tahiti. TAHITI, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. AE 59mm. Obv: A native female. Rev: A unicorn's head and a crowned anchor. Extremely fine. $125

TANZANIA

1961, Tanzania. THE INDEPENDENCE OF TANZANIA. AE 32mm. Obv: Bust facing three-quarters left. Rev: A male and female supporting tusks either side of a shield. Pierced, Very fine. $20

1966. Thailand. THE FIRST ASIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR, BANKOK. AE 72mm. Obv: A Siamese figure before a globe. Rev: A ship, airplane and chemical apparatus. In its original cardboard case (damaged). Extremely fine. $50

1969, Timor. BICENTENARY OF DILI AS CAPITAL. AE 80mm. Obv: Inscribed bands set against a cross. Rev: Rays emanating from a circle containing dates. Extremely fine. $90

1976, U.S. Virgin Islands. AMERICAN BICENTENARY CELEBRATION. Silver 63mm. Obv: Map and scenes of the islands. Rev: The American eagle. Extremely fine. $60