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Democracy Honors a Great Leader, Josef Stalin, c1940, in bronze (58x73mm) (C.D/6), by Amor Pty Ltd. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Centenary of the Government of Victoria, 1951, in bronze (64mm) by A.Meszaros (C.1951/3), unnamed. In original case of issue with certificate, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Centenary of the Government Of Victoria, 1951, award in bronze (55mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1951/4), unnamed. In case of issue by maker, K.G.Luke, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Separation 1851 Federation 1901, c1951, in bronze (58mm) (C.S/2), by A.Meszaros, minted by Pinches for Numismatic Association of Victoria. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, Queensland, (1951), in 18ct gold (45.3g; 45mm) (C.1885/7), by Allan Wyon, a later striking by A.J.Parkes, edge inscribed, 'Chas A. Fitz-Gerald F.R.G.S.A. 7-5-1951'. In official case, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,900
Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, Queensland, (1951), in bronze (45mm) (C.1885/7), by Allan Wyon, a later striking by A.J.Parkes. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953, presentation medal in gilt bronze (58mm) (C.1953/1a), by K.G.Luke, unnamed. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Preston Motors Pty Ltd, 25 Years Association With General Motors Holdens Ltd, in silvered bronze (76mm) (C.1955/5); To Commemorate Opening of First Stage of Ord River Irrigation Project, 1963, in bronze (37mm) (C.1963/12); Cloncurry Centenary set of two, 1967, in bronze (both 57mm) (C.1967/4 & 5) (2). With packs or cases of issue, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
Stokes & Sons Pty Ltd 100 Years Progress, Melbourne, 1956, in bronze (58mm), three varieties (C.1956/9, 9a, 9b), by Stokes & Sons. The first and last with spotty discolouration on obverse caused by reaction to glue in original cases, otherwise as issued, the second in case of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
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International Federation of Amateur Swimming (FINA), (1956), in bronze (60mm) (C.1956/12, this medal), reverse inscribed, 'Melbourne/1956'. In case of issue, some spotty toning in parts near edge, otherwise virtually uncirculated and very scarce.
Estimate $200
Passed in
Sir Earle Page, 1958, in bronze (69mm) (C.1958/1, this medal) by A.Meszaros. Dark toned, otherwise uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
The Australian Broadcasting Commission, 1959, twenty year's service medal in bronze (70mm) by Andor Meszaros (C.1959/7), unnamed. In box, toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Anzac 50th Anniversary, by Numismatic Assn of Victoria, 1965, in silver and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1965/2), by K.G.Luke, the first with edge number 140, the second with number 263. In set case, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
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Royal Australian Mint Opened, 1966, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) (C.1966/16) (2); 50th Anniversary of Trans-Australian Railway, 1967, in silver and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1967/6) (2); City of Adelaide Fifth Festival of Arts, 1968, in silver and another in bronze (both 39mm) (C.1968/7) (2); 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969, in nickel (38mm) (C.1969/1). In cases of issue, these all have foxing on lid lining and the 1968 issue cases have no lining, medals uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
John Oxley, Numismatic Association of Victoria, c1968, in sterling silver and bronze (51mm) (C.J/1) (2) both edge no.66; 75th Anniversary of Federation, A.N.Z. Numismatic Society Melbourne, c1976, in oxidised silvered bronze and gilt bronze (50mm) (C.A/16) (2), both edge no.158; Central Deborah Gold Mine Reopened 1970/Underground Reopened, 1986, in gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1986/28); The Kodak Holey Dollar Medal, 1988, in copper and silvered copper (31mm) (C.1988/18) (2); The Australian Numismatic Society 75th Anniversary, 1988, in silver (32mm) (C.1988/21). The first two pairs in cases, the rest in packs of issue, uncirculated. (4 + 2 pairs)
Estimate $110
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Military Historical Society of Australia, 50th Anniversary London to Australia Flight, 1969, in gilt bronze, silvered bronze and another in bronze (all 50mm) (C.1969/6) (3); 50th Anniversary First Aeroplane Flight, England - Australia, 1969, in silvered bronze and another in bronze (both 38mm) (C.1969/11a) (2); Warana Air Race, 1969, award medal in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1969/20), unnamed. In cases or packs of issue, the cases with foxing on lid lining, the first bronze medal with a spot of oxidation, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Robert Gordon Menzies, 1969, in silver (140g), and another in bronze (both 63mm) (C.1969/8), by Andor Meszaros, struck by Stokes, the first is uniface without concentric circles as shown in Carlisle. Both in cases of issue, uncirculated and a scarce pair, only 50 silver medals issued. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Wagga Wagga Centenary of Local Government, 1970, in bronze (39mm) (C.1970/4) (2); Pope Paul VI Australia, 1970, in oxidised silvered bronze and bronze (48mm) (C.1970/56) (2); Pope Paul VI First Papal Visit Australia, 1970, in silver (32mm) (C.1970/79), edge no.0166; Western Australia Population One Million, 1971, in oxidised silvered bronze and bronze (48mm) (C.1971/14) (2); The City of Adelaide Sixth Festival of Arts, 1970, in silvered bronze (39mm) (C.1970/73); Adelaide Coin Club, 1976, in silver (38mm) (C.1976/1), edge no.13; QEII Silver Jubilee & Royal Visit, 1977, in silver (40mm) (C.1977/13); Western Australia Sesqui-Centenary, 1979, in silver (40mm) (C.1979/5). In cases of issue, some of these with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (7 + 2 sets of 2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Opening of Port Headland Decca Navigator Chain, 1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/44); Indian Pacific Inauguration, 1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/50); SRC Centenary Regatta, 1970, in bronze (68mm) (C.1970/75). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $200
Kiandra Pioneer Ski Club Centenary Year, 1970, in bronze (31mm) (C.1970/71), with suspension ring; All Australia Netball Tournament, 1928-1978, in gilt bronze (32mm) (C.1978/3), with suspension ring; James Hardie 1000 medals, 1981, in brass (31mm) (C.1981/28a), 1981, in bronze (32mm) (C.1981/29), 1982, in brass (32mm) (C.1982/33), 1985, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1985/106, 107) (2), 1986, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1986/45), 1987, in nickel silver (31mm) (C.1987/7). In 2x2 holders, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Alice Springs Centenary, 1971, in bronze (51mm) (C.1971/1); Military Historical Society of Australia 50th Anniversary RAAF, 1971, in silver (102.66g; edge no.142), gilt bronze and bronze (61mm) (C.1971/7) (3); Council of the Municipality of Rockdale, 1971, in gilt bronze and bronze (46x51mm) (C.1971/13) (2). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
Memento of Attendance at ANS 100th Meeting, 1971, in wood (39mm) (C.1971/2); Mudgee Sesquicentenary, 1971, in dark copper (38mm), also a trial strike in bright copper on thin planchet (C.1971/5) (2); Mudgee Sesquicentenary for M.D.A.A.C. Championships, 1971, in gilt bronze (37mm), appears to be a trial strike, also a trial strike in bronze on thick planchet (C.1971/6) (2); Rotary International 62nd World Convention, 1971, in bronze (50mm); Western Australia Population One Million, 1971, in silvered bronze (48mm) (C.1971/14); Department of Main Roads Completion of Sealing Barrier Highway, 1972, in bronze (44mm) (C.1972/3); Centenary of Brisbane GPO, 1972, in bronze (45mm) (C.1972/4); Numismatic Society of W.A. Inaugural Exhibition, 1972, in bronze, silvered bronze and gilt bronze (46mm) (C.1972/9) (3). In coin holders, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $220
SOLD $130
Opening of the Dampier Decca Navigator Chain, 1972, in silvered (57mm) (C.1972/10) edge engraved, 'Sir Edward Lewis'. Uncirculated and scarce when named.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
OTC 25th Anniversary, 1972, in silvered bronze (74mm) (C.1972/11); The Australian Museum Sesquicentenary Year, 1977, in pewter (57mm) (C.1977/42), edge no.029/250, with certificate; IV Interflora World Conference, 1979, in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/41); Western Australia 150 Years, 1979, in fine silver (38mm) (C.1979/55), with certificate; Hardy Brothers Limited Centenary, 1980, in fine silver (38mm) (C.1980/4), edge no.108, with certificate; Campbell Town Hospital 1855, 1980, in bronze (51mm) (C.1980/29); Chrysler Australia A Proud Tradition, 1980, in gilt bronze (47mm) (1980/42). In cases of issue, a few with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $130
SOLD $70
Foundation Derwent Rowing Club, 1972, in gilt bronze (48mm) (C.1972/13); Rhodes Public School Golden Jubilee, 1972, in aluminium (43mm) (C.1972/15, not listed in this finish); University of Adelaide Centenary, 1974, in bronze (48mm) (C.1974/9); Railway Museum Bassendean W.A. Official Opening, 1974, in bronze (40mm) (C.1974/13); Universal Postal Union Centenary/Philas Blaxland Gallery, 1974, in bronze (33x46mm) (C.1974/25); Australian Jamboree Woodhouse, 1974, in bronze (50mm) (C.1974/26), with suspension ring; Centenary of Proclamation of Municipality of Coburg, 1975, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1975/2); St Matthew's C of E, Tasmania's Oldest Church 150th Anniversary, 1975, in aluminium and silvered bronze (50mm) (C.1975/5) (2); Townsville District Coin Club Tenth Anniversary, 1975, in gilt bronze (44mm) (C.1975/7); First Provincial Assembly Sydney, 1976, in bronze 44mm) (C.1976/33); School of Mechanical Engineering, 1976, in plastic (34x46mm) (C.1976/37), with suspension ring; another similar with different obverse design (C.1976/37a). In coin holders, a few with toning, otherwise uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $160
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100th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Johnstone River, 1973, in bronze (51mm) (C.1973/1a); Gosford Shire's 150th Birthday, 1973, in gilt aluminium (53mm) (C.1973/2), holed at top edge; Sydney Opera House Opened, 1973, various issues (C.1973/8, 9, 12, 13 [2]) (5); Proclamation of the Town of Gosnells W.A., 1973, in bronze (38mm) (C.1973/20); Royal Sydney Anniversary Regatta, 1973, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1973/24) (Ex Olympic yachtsman Bill Northam's Collection); Sydney Grammar School Boat Club Centenary, 1975, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1975/15, this medal); Alcan Kurri Kurri Works, 1976, in aluminium (48mm) (C.1976/2); Anniversary of Nationhood, 1976, in silver (39mm) (C.1976/26). In coin holders, a few with toning, otherwise uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $140
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Sydney Opera House, 1973, in silver (41mm) (C.1973/4), edge no.0222; another identical (32mm) (C.1973/4a), edge no.0245; Edmund Barton Australia's First Prime Minister, 1976, in silver (39mm) (C.1976/7) (2); Truganini, 1976, in silver (edge no.44) and bronze (edge no.180) (50mm) (C.1976/15); The Queens Silver Jubilee, 1977, in silvered bronze (54mm) (C.1977/26); Visit of QEII and Silver Jubilee, 1977, in silver (45mm) (C.1977/61), with certificate; Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, in bronze (47mm) (C.1980/31); Centenary Melbourne International Exhibition Building, 1980, in silver (50mm) (C.1980/33), edge no.0006. In cases of issue, some of these with foxing, medals uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $230
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Matthew Flinders Bicentenary, 1974, postal cover with medal in silver (39mm) (C.1974/3); QEII Silver Jubilee & Royal Visit, 1977, postal cover with medal in silver (39mm) (C.1977/6); Test Cricket Centenary, 1977, postal cover with medal in silver (38mm) (C.1977/15a). In folders of issue, the first folder with some damage, also the first cover with some foxing marks, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
Hobart Cup, 1874-1974, in bronze (51mm) (C.1974/7); La Trobe Centenary, 1975, in silver (38mm) (C.1975/1); Cairns & District Centenary, 1976, in bronze (51mm) (C.1976/4); Numismatic Society Inc South Australia Golden Jubilee, 1976, in silver (45mm) (C.1976/11), edge no.83; 60th Anniversary First Aeroplane Flight England-Australia, 1979, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.1979/13); Melbourne International Exhibition, 1980, in silver (38mm) (C.1980/8), with certificate; The Grand Organ Melbourne International Exhibition, 1980, in bronze (50mm) (C.1980/33); Advance Australia America's Cup Challenge, 1983, in gilt aluminium (50mm) (C.1983/33). In cases of issue, these mostly with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $180
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Captain Matthew Flinders Bi-Centenary, 1974, in bronze (39mm) (C.1974/20); Port Arthur Penal Settlement Closed, 1977, in bronze (51mm) (C.1977/14); City Mutual Centre Official Opening, 1978, in oxidised silvered bronze (55mm) (C.1978/30); Royal National Park Centenary, 1979, in gilt bronze, silvered bronze and bronze (30mm) (C.1979/14) (3); Wambo Shire Centenary, 1979, in silver (38mm) (C.1979/20); Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, Exhibitor, 1980, in bronze (47mm) (C.1980/31); Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1982, in silver (edge no.10) and bronze (34mm) (C.1982/11) (2); 100th Anniversary The Ashes, 1982, in silvered bronze (44mm) (C.1982/16); Derby 100 Years Anniversary, 1983, in gilt aluminium (47mm) (C.1983/2). Mostly in capsules or plastic cases, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $160
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