Catalogue
Abrahams, Lewis, Hobart Town penny, 1855 (A.1). Red and brown, choice uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $600
SOLD $850
Abrahams, Lewis, Hobart Town halfpenny, 1855 (A.2). Even brown and red, nearly uncirculated/uncirculated.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Alliance Tea Company, Christchurch penny, 1866 (A.7). Edge bumps with light scratches on reverse, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Andrew, Jno. & Co., Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.13). Choice charcoal grey and red brown proof-like gem uncirculated or FDC and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,500
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Andrew, Jno. & Co., Melbourne mule penny, 1860 (A.15). Good fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
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Andrew, Jno. & Co., Melbourne mule halfpenny, 1860 (A.16). Good fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,800
Annand Smith & Co., Melbourne penny, undated (first issued 1849) (A.17). Original dull toned patina with traces of red, five hairline die breaks on the reverse, uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $750
Passed in
(Australian Steam Navigation Company) ASNCo, Sydney penny, undated (A.26). Struck on a cast brass blank, two diagonal scratches in the field, otherwise good very fine with a smooth olive yellow patina, probably the finest of this extremely rare type.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $12,000
(Australian Steam Navigation Company) ASNCo, Sydney penny, undated (A.26). Struck on a cast brass blank, dark brown patina, small chip out of blank and flan crack, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare in this form.
Estimate $12,000
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Barley, Charles C., Auckland penny, 1858 (A.27). Red and brown, extremely fine or better and rare in this condition.
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Beaven, S., Invercargill penny, 1863 (A.42). Old scratches on the obverse, usual dark brown patina, good very fine.
Estimate $300
Passed in
Beaven, S., Invercargill penny, 1863 (A.42). Surface dents, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
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Bell & Gardner, Rockhampton penny, undated (A.43) by J.C.Thornthwaite. Die axis 180 degrees, uneven strike, reverse pitted and corroded in centre otherwise brown patina, good fine and rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $1,500
Booth, I., Melbourne penny, undated (A.44). Traces of original red around lettering and devices, even blue brown patina, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $400
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Booth, I., Melbourne penny, undated (A.44). Brown patina, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $250
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Calder, R., Castlemaine penny, 1862 (A.57). Small pitted area on obverse otherwise brown patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $500
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Collins & Co., Bathurst penny, 1864 (A.72). Rim flaw, brown and red, choice uncirculated and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,500
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Collins & Co., Bathurst penny, 1864 (A.72). Even brown patina, good very fine and scarce.
Estimate $600
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Crocker and Hamilton, Adelaide, Port Adelaide and Burra Burra halfpenny, 1857 (A.83). Nearly full mint red, choice uncirculated or FDC and rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $900
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Crothers & Co., Stawell penny, undated (A.86). Reverse matte full original mint red, obverse grey brown tone, nearly uncirculated and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $500
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Crothers & Co., Stawell halfpenny, undated (A.89). Pin-prick damage, otherwise brown patina good very fine.
Estimate $200
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Davey, Jas. & Co., Sale penny, 1862 (A.90). Porous and pitted surface, otherwise good very fine/nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
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De Carle, Edwd. & Co., Melbourne and Tasmania penny, 1855 (A.105). Glossy brown with hints of red, good extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
De Carle, Edwd. & Co., Lord Raglan pattern Melbourne Tasmania penny (A.-; HR.20; R.117). Weakly struck in centre of reverse, brown patina, good very fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $39,000
Deeble, S., Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.106). Nearly extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $500
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Dixon, James, Wangaratta penny, 1862 (A.112). Early striking with slightly rusted reverse with die cud at 8 to 9 o'clock, brown patina, good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $12,000
SOLD $11,000
Evans & Foster, Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.119). Die axis at 180 degrees, pitted surface, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $800
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Fisher, Melbourne halfpenny, 1857 (A.122). Attractive light brown patina, nearly extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Fleming, J.G., Hobart Town penny, 1874 (A.128). Traces of mint red, dull even brown, good extremely fine and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $500
Passed in
Friedman, I., Hobart penny, 1857 (A.133). Brown and red gem uncirculated or FDC and rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,350