Catalogue
Sir Robert Menzies and Sir Winston Churchill, 1966, gold medallion set of two (18ct; combined wt 3.5oz; 44mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1966/9, 10), both with edge number 0332. In case of issue with certificate number 332, uncirculated. (set of 2)
Estimate $3,600
SOLD $3,100
Royal Australian Mint, undated (c1966), in bronze (54mm) (C.R/7) cased but this damaged; Sydney Opera House, 1973, in white metal (43mm) (C.1973/12) (2, one cased); Australia Bicentennial, the official commemorative medallion, 1988, in bronze (50mm) by Royal Australian Mint (7, all cased, one missing outer box); Bicentennial Memento for School Students, 1988, in cupro nickel (40mm) in card folder; First Fleet Re-enactment/Hanimex Fuji, 1988, in copper (45mm); Australia Bicentennial/USCG Barque Eagle, 1988, in white metal (38mm) (2); 75th Anniversary of RSL, 1991, in bronze (40mm); Sydney 2000 Olympic's Mascots Medallion and 2001 Centenary of Federation Medallion for Primary School Students , both packeged; 60th Anniversary of End of WWII, 2005, in bronze (38.2mm) cased, official issue. Mostly in cases and packets of issue, uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Newcastle Numismatic Society, 1970, three medal set in copper, silver and gold (9ct; 25.9g) to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Discovery of the East Coast of Australia by Lt. James Cook (C.1970/40) by A.J.Parkes. In folder of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
200th Anniversary of Discovery of East Coast, 1970, in bronze (38mm), another identical in silver plated, by NNS (Newcastle Numismatic Society) (C.1970/40) (2); Sydney Opera House, 1973, in fine silver (41mm) (C.1973/4) edge number 00359; Queen Elizabeth II 25 Year Reign, 1977, in bronze (38mm) by N.N.S. (C.1977/10), no edge number. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Australian Commonwealth Games Team Supporter's Medal, IX British Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1970, in bronze (58.5mm), unnamed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Pope Paul VI, Episcopal Conference in Australia, 1970, proof medals in gold (2) (18ct, 54.7gm, 44mm; 23.5gm, 31.5mm) edge impressed 0160. FDC. (2)
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
Sydney Cove Medallion, undated (1975) in buff coloured jasper (74mm) by Wedgwood, a reproduction of the original medal in 1789 (see C.1789/1), produced for Old Sydney Town. In case of issue with certificate 169 of only 500 produced, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australian State Medals, undated (1976), proof set of six in sterling silver (each 31.8g; 45mm) by Stokes for the Franklin Mint. In timber frame display and with The States of Australia booklet and certificate, no slipcase, medals FDC. (6)
Estimate $140
SOLD $110
Australian War Memorial, The Great War Commemorative Collection, 1914-1918, set of twelve medals in sterling silver (each 44.9g; 45mm) by The Birmingham Mint, each depicts a different aspect of WWI, with common War Memorial reverse, hallmark on edge for Birmingham 1977. In wooden case of issue with certificates and Battleground poster, FDC. (12)
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Medallic History of Australia, the first eight proofs of a sixty medal set, 1977, in sterling silver (44mm; 39.2g each) by James Berry for Stokes (C./page 668). In individual Stokes boxes and with certificates, FDC. (8)
Estimate $230
SOLD $160
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, set of twenty proof medals, 1977, in 24ct gold on sterling silver (each 20.7g; 39mm) by Franklin Mint in James Cook ship's journal-style album together with individual descriptive cards and set certificate of authenticity in a separate, small folder. Together with small booklet, medals FDC. (20)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum, Beaconsfield, Tasmania, undated, in card holder; Centenary Celebrations, Temora, 1980, uniface; other medalets C.1915/7, 1920/4, 1945/7, 1988/39; also Martin & Sach, Adelaide penny, undated (A.344) with punched hole; HMS Ferret III, Petty Officers Mess, members card dated 1/6/46. Fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Edmond Halley, Comet Halley, Australia, 1986, piedfort in pewter (32mm) by Halfer (C.1986/36), one of only twenty pieces struck for the Museum of Victoria to use as presentation pieces to VIPs. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australian, modern medallions and tokens, noted World Expo 88 Medallion in sterling silver (cased) and 40th Anniversary of First Holden, 1988, piedfort in antique silver finish, only 999 struck (cased), also a quantity of Canada and a few USA medals and tokens, several items cased. Mostly very fine - uncirculated. (56)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Australia, and world medals, includes Australia, Achievement in Sport Medal, in bronze (49mm) inscribed, 'Phil.Klingberg/26.1.85/Bowls'; Sesquicentenary of Burnie, 1977, in gilt white metal (48mm); 20 Year Calendar Medal, 1971-1999, in nickel (45mm); Federation of Vintage Car Clubs of South Australia, Invitation Tour 1985, uniface in bronze (49mm); Champagne Edition Cortina '78 one of two hundred, uniface in bronze (50mm), numbered 172; Chinese, Japanese and Arabic copy coins; Possibility Thinkers Club large keyring, in gilt bronze (50mm); Roman emperor modern uniface plaque in bronze (53mm); also, Austria, silver fifty schilling, 1970 Dr Karl Renner commemorative. Fine - uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Medals, and tokens, mostly Australia, 1980s-1990s, also includes USA, General Motors Builds Its First 50 Million Cars, 1908-1954, in bronze. Very fine - uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
The Courtship, set of six medals, 1990, in sterling silver (50mm; 61.5g each), designed by Michael Meszaros, minted by Royal Australian Mint. In Australian silky oak presentation box, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Adelaide Assay Office, Five Pound Commemorative Medal, International Coin Fair Adelaide, 1992, in gilded, fine silver and bronze (51mm) (3); another identical in bronze but obverse with counterstamp 'ACF/1996'; blank bronze discs (32mm) with central counterstamp 'ACF/1996' on one side (2). The first three in packets of issue, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
Passed in
WWII 50th Anniversary, set of six fine silver medals (50g each), undated (1995) by Perth Mint for Australian War Memorial. In plastic display frame with certificate, frame cover loose, otherwise uncirculated. (set of six)
Estimate $250
SOLD $280
Australian Numismatic Society medals, ANS Conference Port Macquarie, 2000; ANS (halfpenny 1938) Established 20th February 1913; ANS (sixpence 1938) Established 20th February 1913; ANS (threepence 1910) First Commonwealth of Australia Coinage; ANS member's medallions (2); Merry Christmas 2006. Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Commemorative lapel pins, Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay AMP; The Sun-Herald - Three Years to Go (24), Westfield 2 Years to Go (9); Daily Telegraph - Welcome to Sydney (features Sydney Harbour Bridge) (20); The Sunday Telegraph - Australia Day 2000 (5), Panthers Australia Day 2001, Australia Day 2002 (5), Telstra Australia Day 2003 (4); WWF (2); Saluting Their Service. Mostly with original packaging, uncirculated. (72)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
George V, proof replica Canberra florin, 1927 to commemorate 75th Anniversary of Parliament House, struck in .9999 fine silver (89mm; 460g) by Great Britain's London Mint. In case of issue with certificate, only 250 minted, FDC.
Estimate $330
SOLD $270
Accumulation of medals, cased and packaged Australian issues (20), others including world and a quantity of checkpieces with many multiples of some issues. Poor - uncirculated. (approx 170)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Collection of badges, mostly enamelled, includes various club, commemorative, school and union badges, a few tinnies, some items war related, also includes a British War Medal 1914-18 impressed named to 12752 T-Sgt R.C.Bindon. A.S.C. A.I.F. The last item missing ribbon, otherwise mostly very fine - extremely fine. (approx 85)
Estimate $150
SOLD $550