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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 33 Price realized: 45 GBP (Approx. 60 USD / 52 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Death of the Duke of Marlborough, 1722 [struck c. 1740], a copper medal by J. Dassier, 42mm, 39.70g (Eisler 217; MI II, 457/68; E 495); George III, Recovery from Illness, 1789, a copper medal by J. Davies, 29mm, 7.46g (BHM 296; DH Middlesex 932); Battle of the Nile, 1798, a white metal medal, unsigned [by T. Wyon Sr], 38mm, 22.60g (Hardy 10; BHM 452; E 893); Samuel Parr, 1821, a copper medal by B.R. Faulkner [after G. Clarke], 41mm, 41.23g (BHM 1160); together with a brass 'To Hanover' counter, 1837 [5]. Fourth about extremely fine, others in varied state £30-£40 |  |
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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 39 Price realized: 1,000 GBP (Approx. 1,330 USD / 1,147 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Kings and Queens of England, [1731], a complete set of 34 copper medals by J. Dassier from William I to George II, Cromwell 38mm, others all 41mm or 40mm (Eisler 175-209; E 526) [34]. An original matching set, extremely fine, attractive £900-£1,200 --- Obverses only illustrated |  |
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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 100 Price realized: 550 GBP (Approx. 731 USD / 631 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Entry of Princess Alexandra into the City of London, 1863, a copper medal by J.S. & A.B. Wyon for the Corporation of the City of London, bare head left, rev. Londinia welcoming the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra, 77mm, 247.43g (W & E 901A.1; Welch 9; BHM 2783; E 1561). Tiny rim bruise on reverse at 2 o'clock, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck £300-£400 --- 350 struck. Princess Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925), travelled from Denmark to Britain aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert and arrived in Gravesend on 7 March 1863, whence she travelled to Southwark by royal train, through the city of London to Paddington, and thence by a further train to meet Queen Victoria at Windsor. She was married to the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, on 10 March |  |
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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 14 Price realized: 70 GBP (Approx. 93 USD / 80 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Death of Queen Mary, 1694, a copper medal, unsigned [by J. or N. Roettiers], bust right, rev. legend, 50mm, 53.77g (MI II, 111/343; E 362). Very fine, patinated £80-£100 --- The death of Queen Mary occurred on 28 December 1694 by the Julian calendar |  |
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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 35 Price realized: 300 GBP (Approx. 399 USD / 344 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Death of Sir Isaac Newton, 1727 [N.S.], a copper medal by J. Croker, draped bust left, rev. Science holding a plan of the solar system, 52mm, 67.46g (MI II, 469/83; E 504). Tiny obverse rim knock at 3 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine, patinated £150-£200 --- Isaac Newton (1643-1727), mathematician, physicist, astronomer, alchemist, theologian and author. Newton died on 20 March 1727 (N.S.), which explains the old-style date, 1726, on the medal |  |
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| Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) > Auction 343 | Auction date: 14 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 61 Price realized: 110 GBP (Approx. 146 USD / 126 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: The Collection of British Historical Medals formed by the late Ralph Kennedy Death of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1805, a copper medal by T. Webb, bust left, rev. Bellona advancing right towards galleys, 53mm, 92.41g (Hardy 63; BHM 577; E 957). About very fine £60-£80 --- Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson and Duke of Bronte (1758-1805), widely regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history, was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 |  |
