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The Gothic Bank Melbourne, 1975, in gilt bronze and oxidised bronze (52mm) (C.1975/8) (2), both with edge no.11, with certificate; First Federal Parliament Canberra, 1977, in silvered bronze and gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1977/44) (2), with certificate; 100th Anniversary of the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, 1980, in silvered bronze (edge no.141) and bronze (edge no.013) (51mm) (C.1980/28) (2). In set cases of issue, uncirculated. (3 sets of 2)
Estimate $110
Passed in
Sydney Cove Medallion, Wedgwood medallion in buff coloured Jasper, (1975), reproduction for Old Sydney Town, (75mm) (C.E/5), reverse with printed seal and name, 'Old Sydney Town/Heritage Park/Somersby' and numbered 428; another identical but with two seals and two logos of The Wedgwood Collectors Society and the name, 'Old Sydney Town/Heritage Park/Somersby' twice, an unnumbered pattern (see C.E/5 note). The first in case with certificate, foxing on case, one small spot of foxing on medallion, otherwise uncirculated, the second in Wedgwood folder, also with one small spot of foxing, uncirculated and very rare. (2)
Estimate $200
Passed in
American Independence Bicentennial, 1976, in bronze (48mm) (C.1976/42); City of Ringwood Maroondah Hospital, 1976, in whitemetal (28x35mm) (C.1976/45), with suspension ring; Sesquicentenary of Burnie, 1977, in gilt aluminium and silvered bronze (47mm) (C.1977/7) (2); QEII 25 Year Reign/N.N.S. 50 Years Canberra, 1977, in bronze and silver (edge no.71) (38mm) (C.1977/10) (2); QEII Silver Jubilee, 1977, in silver (39mm) (C.1977/37); Allenstown State School Centenary, 1977, in gilt bronze (48mm) (C.1977/38); Convention of International Numismatics, 1977, in gilt bronze (39mm) (C.1977/43); Inaugural Year Marian College/St Thomas More's School, 1977, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1977/45); another similar but for Sacred Heart College (C.1977/46); Rowntree Ltd 50th Year in Australia, 1977, in bronze (47mm) (C.1977/51) (not recorded in this metal). In coin holders, the last with a few dark tone spots, otherwise uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $160
Passed in
Commonwealth of Australia, 75th Anniversary of Federation, 1976, set of seven medals in sterling silver (45mm; 44.7g each) by The Birmingham Mint (C.1976/17-23). In timber box of issue, some scuffing to storage capsules, otherwise FDC. (7)
Estimate $250
SOLD $250
The Australian State Medals, 1976, set of six sterling silver medals, in cards of issue with booklet, struck by Stokes and issued by the Franklin Mint. FDC. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $120
The Granville Train Disaster award medal, 1977, in bronze (57mm) (C.1977/16). Uncirculated.
Estimate $130
SOLD $90
The Medallic History of Australia, (1977), set of sixty .925 fine silver medals (44mm; 39.3g) designed by James Berry, struck by Stokes Australasia Ltd (Carlisle p668). In display album with booklet, medals FDC. (60)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,300
Test Cricket Centenary, 1977, sterling silver medal in first day cover, in commemorative folder; Official Bicentennial Test Commemorative Medallion, 1988, in folder (C.1988/13); gilt sterling silver Australian stamp replicas, includes issues for Merino ram 9 pence, NSW 100 Years 20 shillings, Australian coat of arms one pound, and Victoria Cross one penny, all ex The Australian Collection by Hallmark Diemasters & Engravers Pty Ltd. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
Murarrie Golden Jubilee, 1978, in bright bronze and enamel (38mm) (C.1978/8), with suspension lug; Pope Paul VI, 1978, in copper (44mm) (C.1978/9); another in silvered copper (44mm) (C.1978/9 obverse, and reverse not listed); Shire of Narracan 100 Years of Local Government, 1978, in bronze (not listed in this metal) and copper finished aluminium (47mm) (C.1978/12) (2), the last with suspension ring; Qantas-Wandana Antarctic Flight, 1978, in white metal (50mm) (C.1978/27); Lindfield Demonstration School, 1978, in silvered metal (38mm) (C.1978/32), with suspension ring; Western Australia Sesquicentenary, 1979, in gilt metal (40mm) (C.1979/5); Fremantle 50 Years a City, 1979, in silver (37mm) (C.1979/6); Swan River Colony Founded, 1979, in brass (43mm) (C.1979/21). In coin holders, a few with toning, otherwise uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Corrimal Apex Club Antarctic Expedition, 1978, in cast silvered metal (50mm) (C.1978/36); Swan River Colony Founded, 1979, in various metals (43mm) (C.1979/22 [cupro nickel], 22a [cupro nickel], 23 [bronze], 24 [silver] [2]) (5); XXXV Cape Horners International Congress, 1979, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1979/29); St Mary's Church Burra Centenary, 1979, in bronze (50mm) (C.1979/30); Rotary Club Canberra-Woden Anniversary, 1979, in bronze (38mm) (C.1979/45); Alcoa Australia Project Announcement, 1979, in aluminium (46mm) (C.1979/47). In coin holders, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
Numismatic Symposium Medals, set of five in bronze, '78 and '79 (51mm), '80, '81 and '82 (57mm), all with inset silver medal (32mm), the first and last inscribed, 'R.J.Byatt', the second and third inscribed, 'R.Byatt', and the third inscribed, 'Ron Byatt'. The last in case, silver medals toned, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $250
SOLD $320
Bruce Canning manufactured medals, various issues made for clubs, associations and commemorative issues, a few in aluminium or gilt but mostly in copper, c1978-2009. In 2x2 holders, uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $180
SOLD $180
50th Stonehaven Cup Sailed on Derwent River, 1979, set of two in silvered bronze and bronze (51mm), by Stokes Melb (C1979/16), cased with certificate; Wrest Point Casino 50th Anniversary, 1989, in plastic (39mm); The Rising Sun Lodge No.206, Gosford, 1990, in oxidised bronze (32mm), numbered 467; Sydney Harbour Tunnel Opened, 1992, in bronze (32mm), in official medal pack; Barraba, the Star of New England, one Barrabian Guinea, 1992, in gilt bronze (31mm) (2); Kenneth Ian Foux, Good For One Waitress in Any Coffee Shop, 1992, in bronze (38mm); Commonwealth Games Team medal, 1994, in gilt bronze (31mm), in official Games pack; Taronga Zoo souvenir coin to commemorate 70th birthday, undated (c1986), in bronze; Barraba, Australia, One Barrabian Guinea, 1995/2001, in gilt bronze (32mm) (2); Sydney Cricket Ground lapel badge affixed to welcoming sheet from Sir Nicholas Sheadie AC, OBE, Chairman; Australia Post Bicentennial of Australia metal drink coaster; postcards (2, one damaged) relating to Sydney Harbour Tunnel; Admella Commission replica medal by Royal Australian Mint, in bronze (50mm), cased (this damaged) with certificate no.606; Australian Species set of six medals, 1992, in cupro nickel, in Westpac folder (slip case damaged). Mostly in cases or packs of issue, apart from defects mentioned, uncirculated. (14 + 2 sets)
Estimate $80
Passed in
Western Australia 150th Anniversary, 1979, in gilt bronze (34mm) (C.1979/36), with suspension ring and ribbon with brooch bar; Melbourne International Exhibition, 1980, in bronze (38mm) (C.1980/8), with felt bag and certificate; Centenary Melbourne International Exhibition Building, 1980, in bronze (50mm) (C.1980/33); Queensland Telephone Centenary, 1980, in gilt metal (51mm) (C.1980/39); The Centenary of Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, 1980, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1980/43); Roma Railway Centenary, 1980, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1980/44), with pierced hole at top for suspension; University of Sydney School of Medicine Centenary, 1983, in silvered bronze (52mm) (C.1983/12), with felt bag; Government Assay Office Adelaide Gold Escort, 1986, in copper (33mm) (C.1986/30), with felt bag. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Province-State Relationship Between Guandong and New South Wales, 1979, in silver (51mm) (C.1979/51), edge no.MS1. Only 2 in silver, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Province-State Relationship Between Guandong and New South Wales, 1979, in bronze (51mm) (C.1979/51). Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
N.S.W.G.R. (New South Wales Government Railways) 45 Years' Service Medal, in blackened bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'A.G.Root'. With small cardboard box, some hairlines, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Medallist's trials, thin metal strips with die-struck designs, one in brass features an outback scene with aboriginal hunting, kookaburra above, tree at left and boomerang at bottom marked 'Coo-oo-ee', other text in bottom right corner illegible; the other in copper is in shape of a map of Australia and features an outback setting with two horsemen chasing a bounding kangaroo. Both with two small pierced holes for securing, the second with some toning, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $50