Catalogue
Bicentenary James Cook, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1970, in bronze and another in oxidised silvered bronze (45x65mm) (C.1970/4), designed by James Berry. Rub mark on Cook's cheek on silvered issue, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
M.L.C. Endeavour Award, 1970, in bronze (97x120mm), by Amor, uniface, cut-out abstract shape, features Captain Cook's ship, Endeavour, under full sail (see similar design on C.1970/4) and set in the ocean below is a panel for inscribing recipient's name, reverse with beginning of a small void at base, possibly with intention of inserting a stand support. One small area of light oxidation above front, top sail, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, Yachting regatta, 1970, in bronze, silver and gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1970/18). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Hurstville Council Award, 1970, in bronze, silvered bronze and gilt bronze (53x78mm) (C.1970/20), all unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, Nth Qld Track & Field Games, Sarina, 1970, in bronze, silvered bronze and gilt bronze (45mm) (C.1970/21), by A.J.Parkes, all unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $180
Captain James Cook Bi-Centenary, State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in silver (38mm) (C.1970/22), by Stokes Melb; another, Shire of Shoalhaven, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/27); another, Historical Medal Society of Australia & New Zealand, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/29), by K.G. Luke; another, Coin Exhibition by Australian Numismatic Society Brisbane Branch, in wood (40mm) (C.1970/30); another, Anpex Sydney N.S.W., 1970, in silvered bronze (33x45mm) (C.1970/46a, this medal), by Amor. The second with small nick in obverse field, the second last faded as usual, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Capt James Cook, Aust Bi-Centenary, 1970, in bronze, oxidised silver, silver and gilded bronze (all 57mm) (C.1970/24), all inscribed around edge, '5th Anniversary Of Metropolitan Coin Club April 1970 G.H.B. W.J.M No.' (numbered in order of listing, 27, 16, S34, G1). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Captain James Cook, H.M.S. Endeavour, 1728-1779, in bronze and another in oxidised silver (49mm) (C.1970/26). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, N.S.W., Australia, 1970, uniface in bronze (56mm), hollow back with screw fitting for mounting on base, also castings in bronze (2) and white metal (all 56mm) (C.1970/39). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
200th Anniversary Captain Cook, N.S.W. Australia Celebrations, 1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39); James Cook Bi-Centenary Discovery of Norfolk Island, 1974, in oxidised silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1974/10), edge no.SO-109; James Cook Obit:oWhyee, 1979, in bronze (38x50mm) (C.1979/9); also Newcastle Numismatic Society card to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the East Coast of Australia by Lt. James Cook. In cases of issue, the first and last cases with some foxing, the card with light foxing, the medals uncirculated. (3 + card)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Ampol (Oil/Gas Australia) official competitor's rally car bumper badge, 1970, medal in blackened bronze (57mm), obverse, Captain Cook's bust left, around 'Captain Cook's 200th Anniversary, 1770-1970', reverse, plain except for impression of Cook's bust and maker's name, Wallace Bishop Factory Brisbane, mounted to a chrome and enamel plaque (58x90mm), with title, 'AMPOL/1970 TRIAL/COMPETITOR'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
The City of Rockdale, medallic plaque for centenary celebration, 1971, a uniface trial piece cast in white metal (oval 108x155mm), obverse, Captain Cook uniformed bust right, above 'Rockdale', at sides, '1871/1971', and below, 'James Cook'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Bi-Centenary Discovery of Norfolk Island, in silver (edge no.S-92) and oxidised bronze (edge no.B-92) (57mm) (C.1974/10). In set case, this with loose lid lining, medals uncirculated. (set of 2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
James Cook Killed by the Indians, 1979, in silver (edge no.9), gilt bronze (edge no.C9), and bronze (edge no.9) (57mm) (C.1979/8), edge impressed, 'The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 *'. In set case, some light foxing on lid lining, light hairlines on silver issue, otherwise uncirculated. (set of 3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $700
Bicentenary of Death of Captain Cook, undated (1979), in silver (51mm), by Imago of Surrey, England, edge impressed HJF and hallmarked, obverse, uniformed bust of Cook left, with globe beside him and map of his Pacific exploration route highlighted, reverse, Cook's ship, Endeavour and on shore a group of natives, two in a canoe, a kangaroo and fruits, at side of ship's sails, 'Captain Cook/Trust' (Klenman 111A); another pair of identical medals (34mm), one in silver and one in bronze. All in cases of issue and all with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S. 1728-1779, (1979), in pure copper (51mm), obverse, bust of Cook right, reverse, H.M.S.Resolution at anchor with mountains in background, below, 'Capt. Cook First White/Man To Land In/British Columbia/At Nootka/1778'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
France, Tahiti medal, undated, in bronze (67.5mm), by Georges Guiraud, obverse, facing busts of Samuel Wallis 1767, L. de Bougaineville 1768 and James Cook 1769, all over Tahiti shoreline, reverse, ship with hut and palm trees in background, around the names of the ships, Dolphin, Boudeuse and Endeavour; another identical but smaller size (53mm). Both in cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
France, Captain Cook 1728-1779, undated (edge impressed 1981), in bronze (72.5mm), by Helene Guastalla, struck by Monnaie De Paris, obverse, half facing bust of Cook with heavily textured finish, reverse, scene of Cook's Antarctic expedition. In box of issue with display stand, uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
New Zealand, James Cook Bicentenary, 1969, by Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, in bronze (63mm) (M&P.1969/1), minted by Royal Australian Mint; James Cook Navigator, 1969, in silver and another in bronze (both 42mm), by The Numismatic Society of New Zealand (M&P.1969/2) (2); Captain James Cook Bicentenary, 1969, cast in bronze (50mm) (M&P.1969/8); Bi-Centenary of Cook's Third Voyage, 1976, in silver and another in bronze (both 42mm), by James Berry (M&P.1976/1) (2). The first in case, this with some foxing, the second and third in sealed packets of Dick & Watt Ltd Die Sinkers, the fourth in plastic pack of issue, this with green discolouration, the last two in cases both with foxing, first three and last two medals uncirculated, the fourth medal with some areas of light discolouration on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
James Cook Bi-Centenary, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1969, in silver, bronze and bright copper (all 33mm) (M&P 1969/4) (3); Bicentenary of Rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969, proof and specimen in nickel silver (39mm) (M&P 1969/6) (2); Bi-Centenary of Cook's Second Voyage, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1972, in antique bronze (38.5mm) (M&P 1972/1) (2). Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Portugal, Great Explorers Series, by Gravarte of Lisbon, includes James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in bronze (70mm), edge impressed '98/1000'; another identical in bronze (40mm) edge impressed '43/1000'; also Christopher Columbus, 1492 in bronze (70mm), edge impressed 97/1000'. All in packs of issue with certificates, the first and last with verdigris on rims and some verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Captain James Cook, Discoverer of Hawaii, (1976), issued by Hamilton Mint, in gilt, oxidised silvered and bronze (all 38mm) (3), another identical pair, one in gilt and one in oxidised silvered (both 32mm) (2); HSNA 15th Annual Show wooden token (38mm) featuring Captain James Cook; medals from commemorative collections, includes Captain James Cook Map Maker & Explorer, in .999 fine silver (44mm), by Britannia Commemorative Society; Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779, in silver (45mm); Captain James Cook Lands on One of His Voyages and on reverse his coat of arms, 1768-1779, in silver (45mm); also Great Britain, Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Opened 1978, in bronze (38mm). The last toned, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
USA, Hawaii, 1983, proof in silver (20.5mm), obverse, bust of Captain Cook right, legend, 'Captain James Cook Discovered The Hawaiian Islands 1778', reverse, Hawaiian Islands within shield similar to design used on first Hawaiian dollar, above, 'Centennial Year', and below, '1983' (Medcalf 2MB-135). FDC.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90