A SELECTION OF MEDALS LISTED BY COUNTRY AND REGION

(This section updated on Wednesday, August 13, 2008)

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ALGERIA

1845, Algeria. ABD EL KADAR & THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. AE 67mm. 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

1904, Argentina. THE LAYING OF THE FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE NATIONAL BACTERIALOGICAL INSTITUTE. AE 53mm. Obv: a youth before a seated female with a building in the background. Rev: An armorial shield set against a branch, inscription. Nearly extremely fine. $35

AUSTRALIA

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

AUSTRIA

BAHAMAS

1964, Bahamas. CONSTITUTION DAY. Silvered-AE 39mm. Obv: Crowned bust of Elizabeth II, right. Rev: A crowned armorial shield. Extremely fine. $60

BAVARIA

Undated (1901), Germany. 80TH BIRTHDAY OF LUITPOL, PRINCE REGENT OF BAVARIA. By Dalberger. AE-gilt55mm. Obv: Bust of Luitpol facing three-quarters right. Rev: Lions supporting a crowned armorial shield. Extremely fine. $75

BELGIAN CONGO

1959, Belgian-Congo. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BANK OF BELGIAN CONGO. AE 70mm. Obv: An elephant. Rev: Two buildings. Some slight spots, otherwise extremely fine. $100

BOTSWANA

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

1938, Chad. THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRY. AE 62mm. Obv: A caduceus and symbols of commerce, agriculture and industry. Rev: An armorial shield. A couple of lighter spots and color slightly uneven on the reverse, otherwise extremely fine. $75

CHILE

Undated (circa 1940's), Chile. TRIBUTE TO BERNARDO O'HIGGINS. AE 70mm. Obv: Uniformed bust, right. Rev: The "Legion of Merit" of Chile. Very fine. $50 

1961, Corsica. AJACCIO AIRPORT. Unsigned. AE 63mm. Obv: An airport above the airport. Rev: Snakes entwined around a winged anchor. Extremely fine. $50

1935, Czechoslovakia. TOMAS MASARYK, PRESIDENT. By Lucien Bazor. AE 68mm. Obv: Bust, right. Rev: A lighted torch and shield. Extremely fine. $90 

DENMARK

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

DUBAI

1975, Dubai. SHEIKH RAHID BIN AL-MAKTOUM. AE 51mm. Obv: Almost facing bust. Rev: Stylized sails. Extremely fine. $25

EGYPT

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

1983, Falkland Islands / Great Britain. VISIT OF MARGARET THATCHER. Silver 57mm. Obv: Bust, left. Rev: A lion with a shield. Proof finish. $75

FAROE ISLANDS

FRANCE

1985, France. "FRANCE," DEPARTMENTAL OFFICE OF TOURISM. By Pierre Turin. AE 81mm. Obv: Various French landmarks set against a female bust. Rev: Inscription. Extremely fine. $75

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

GUADELOUPE

1953, Guadeloupe. CENTENARY OF THE BANK OF GUADELOUPE. AE 59mm. Obv: The head of a native. Rev: A ship and a map of the island. Extremely fine. $225

GUINEA BISSAU

1971, Guinea  Bissau. SECOND NATIONAL EXPOSITION. AE 80mm. Obv: A monument. Rev: A hand holding a word, another pushing a plow. Extremely fine. $75

GUYANA

1955, Guyana. CENTENARY OF THE BANK OF GUYANA. AE 59mm. Obv: A pair of toucans. Rev: A pair of anteaters supporting a shield. Extremely fine. $225

INDIA

1911, India. DELHI DURBAR FOR THE CORONATION OF GEORGE V. By the Calcutta Mint. Silver 38mm. Obv: Conjoined, crowned busts of George V and Queen Mary, left. Rev: Inscription in Urdu. Puddester 911.2.1. Original ring for suspension. Some uneven patches of darker toning, extremely fine. $125

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. $275

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

ITALY

1913, Italy. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION, ROME. By F. Rasumny. AE-gilt 60mm. Obv: Bust of Victor Emmaneul III facing right. Rev: The crowned, armorial shield of Rome. Extremely fine. $75

JAMAICA

1891, Jamaica. INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. By L.C. Wyon. Whitemetal (but appears to silver at first glance) 49mm. Obv: Vieled head of Victoria wearing a diadem. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. cased. Extremely fine. $325

JAPAN

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

KENYA

1950, Kenya. CITY OF NAIROBI CHARTER CLEBRATIONS, 50 YEARS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT. Silver-gilt 51mm. Obv: Two large birds supporting a coat of arms. Rev: Inscription within a wreath. Extremely fine. $150

LATVIA

1934, Latvia/Belgium. JAN LASDIN, Latvian Minister in Brussels. By C. Van Dionant. AE 70mm. Obv: Bust, left. Rev: Inscription. Color slightly uneven on the reverse. $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

LUXEMBOURG

1945, Luxembourg. TRIBUTE TO THE WAR LEADERSHIP OF GRAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE. AE 70mm. Obv: Bust, left. Rev: Inscription within an oak wreath. Extremely fine. $75

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

MALTA

1959, Malta. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE BRIGADE. AE-gilt 70mm. Obv: Attendants providing aid to a patient. Rev: A crown above a Maltese cross. Extremely fine. $75

MONACO

Undated (circa 1930s), Monaco. THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO. Unsigned. Uniface, silvered-AE plaquette 61mm x 55mm. Obv: a view of Monaco seen through an arched opening. Extremely fine. $120

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

NEW HEBRIDES

1956, New Hebrides. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FRANCO-BRITISH CONDOMINIUM. AE 69mm. Obv: A totem. Rev: A palm tree, ship and map. Extremely fine. $95

NEW ZEALAND

1958, New Zealand. CENTENARY OF PLIMMER'S NOAH'S ARK. AE 45mm. Obv: The ark. Rev: A shield. In its original cardboard box. Extremely fine. $50 

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

QATAR

1988, Qatar. THE OPENING OF THE NEW POST OFFICE IN DOHA. AE 51mm. Obv: A boat and palm tree above crossed swords. Rev: The new Post Office building. Extremely fine. $30

RHODESIA/SOUTH AFRICA

1947, Rhodesia/South Africa. ROYAL TOUR. By Percy Metcalfe. Silver 39mm. Obv: Conjoined busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth. Rev: A crowned monogram. BHM 4417 R. In its original case. Extremely fine. $200

ROMANIA

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

RUSSIA

1897, Russia/France. FRANCO-RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP. Silver 50mm. Obv: A Russian in a fur cap and a female in a liberty cap with her hand on her shoulder. Rev: A child seated on a globe. Extremely fine. $175

ST. BARTHELEMY

1979, St. Barthelemy. CENTENARY. AE 50mm. Obv: A map of the island. Rev: An armorial shield. Extremely fine. $95

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  

SCOTLAND

1921, Scotland. JUBILEE OF DAVID COLVILLE & SONS, LTD. Silver 38mm. Obv: Bust, three-quarters right. Rev: An inscribed cartouche. Extremely fine. $125

1969, Sierra Leone. EXTENSION OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II QUAY BY CIE FRANCAISE D'ENTERPRISES C.I.T.R.A AE 68mm. Obv: The quay with a city view in the background. Rev: Lions supporting a shield. Extremely fine. $125

SOLOMON ISLANDS

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

SOUTH AFRICA

1925, South Africa. CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF PAUL KRUGER. AE 61mm. Obv: Bust, left. Rev: Three shields with a map of South Africa in the background. Extremely fine. $150

SPAIN

1929, Spain. INTERNATIONAL EXPOSTION, BARCELONA. By A. Parera. Silve with a gold wash 50mm. Obv: Conjoined busts of Alphonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia. Rev: Armorial shield above a female and view of the exposition building. Extremely fine. $175

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

TASMANIA

1891-2, Australia. TASMANIAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. Silver 33mm. Obv: Crowned, veiled bust of Victoria. Rev: Wreath (center plain). Cased. Extremely fine. $135

THAILAND

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

TONGA

1975, CENTENARY OF THE CONSTITUTION OF TONGA. Silver 39mm. Obv: A seated figure reviewing a document, while others look on. Rev: Inscription. Proog finish. $40

TUNISIA

1967, Tunisia. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY. AE 59mm. Obv: Head of Habib ibn Ali Bourguiba, left. Rev: A star and crescent above a shield. Extremely fine. $75

TUVALU

1977, Tuvalu/Great Britain. THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON'S EXPEDITION TO TUVALU. Silver 39mm. Obv: Figures on the bow of a sailing vessel. Rev: Inscription. Proof finish. $30

UPPER VOLTA

1930, Upper Volta. UPPER VOLTA. By Emile Monier. AE 59mm. Obv: A native woman with a basket on her head and an infant bound to her back. Rev: A map of Upper Volta set against a native hut. Extremely fine. $150

VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES

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

WALES

1924. Wales. ROYAL WELSH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Silver 45mm. Obv: A dragon. Rev: Inscription between leeks. Extremely fine, rich, attrractive toning. $90