Catalogue
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
Passed in
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
Passed in
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
House of Hawke, (1980), fiftieth year investment ingot in fine silver (30g; 40mm); Launch of the Countrylink Explorer, undated (1993), in bronze (60mm), cased; 150 Years of Catholic Schooling, 1845-1995, in bronze and enamel and lacquered (65mm), with suspension ring; Historic House Trust New South Wales, 2004, Sydney Mint, in bronze (40mm); Neva The First Russian Ship in Australia 200th Anniversary, 1807-2007, in bronze (49.5mm), in case with certificate (300 mintage); The University of Sydney, undated, in bronze (51mm), obverse, university crest, reverse, Harbour Bridge, Opera House and yacht; City of Sydney medals, undated, in bronze (57mm) (2), obverse, crest of City, reverse, partial crest at top with provision for naming below. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Prince Charles & Lady Diana Marriage, 1981, in bronze (50mm) (C.1981/12); HMAS Canberra Commissioned, 1981, in cupro nickel (40mm) (C.1981/19); Shire of Warragul Centenary, 1982, in silvered bronze (39mm) (C.1982/5); Centenary N.S.W. Government Expedition Lord Howe Island, 1982, in bronze (51mm) (C.1982/23), edge no.75; Bella Guerin Centenary First Woman Graduate in Australia, 1983, in bronze (40mm) (C.1983/13), with suspension ring; Festival of Mosman, 1983, in blackened bronze (32mm) (C.1983/19); Broken Hill Centenary, 1983, in fine silver (37mm) (C.1983/30); Advance Australia America's Cup Challenge, 1983, in gilded aluminium (50mm) (C.1983/33), together with a matching yacht triangular pendant design in sterling silver, reverse no.1139; Country Fire Authority Victoria, Centenary Fire Demonstration Ballarat, 1983, in gilt bronze (52mm) (C.1983/34); Maitland Boys' High School Centenary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/39); Gallipoli Lest We Forget, 1985, in silvered bronze (38mm) (C.1985/12); Sesquicentenary Victoria - Melbourne, 1985, in bronze (50mm) (C.1985/21); 150th Anniversary Ross Bridge Tasmania, 1986, in bronze (51mm) (C.1986/24), edge no.199; ANZAAS Centenary Congress Sydney, 1988, in silvered bronze (38mm) (C.1988/40). In cases or packs of issue with certificates if issued, some cases with foxing, medals uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $200
Passed in
Royal WA Institute for the Blind Maylands, Royal Wedding, 1981, in gilt metal (38mm) (C.1981/20); Millmerran Centenary, 1981, in gilt bronze (44mm) (C.1981/26); Schweppes Alexandria Plant 25th Anniversary, 1982, in gilt bronze (47mm) (C.1982/1); Zeehan Centenary, 1982, in silvered metal (47mm) (C.1982/12); XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, cast in gilt bronze (51mm) (see C.1982/13 with variations); 700th Dinner and District Convention Apex Warwick, 1982, in gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1982/14); Wynnum State High School Forty Years On, 1982, in gilt copper, silvered copper and copper (40mm) (C.1982/17) (3). In coin holders, uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Royal Wedding, 1981, in fine silver (29mm) (C.1981/31); 150th Anniversary of Organised Cricket in Tasmania, 1982, in sterling silver and bronze (51mm) (C.1982/3) (2), both edge no.028; The XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, in fine silver (51mm) (C.1982/6), edge no.6; The Royal Tour of Australia, 1983, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1983/26); 25th Anniversary Christmas Island Australian Sovereignty, 1983, in sterling silver (47mm) (C.1983/38); Cairns International Airport, 1984, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1984/9); Inauguration of China-Australia Direct Air Service, 1984, in bronze (49mm) (C.1984/15); Victoria's 150th Anniversary, 1985, in sterling silver (51mm; 62.97g) (C.1985/82); Halley's Comet Australia, 1986, in gilt bronze (edge no.0118) and bronze (edge no.0157) (57mm) (C.1986/31) (2). In cases of issue with certificates if issued, some cases with foxing, medals uncirculated. (9 + set of 2)
Estimate $180
Passed in
XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, in silver (edge no.4) and aluminium (50mm) (C.1982/10) (2); Mount Morgan Centenary of First Gold Discovery, 1982, in bronze (40mm) (C.1982/21); The Spanish Club Ltd Sydney, 1982, in bronze (51mm) (C.1982/27); another identical but without central wording on reverse (C.1982/27a); S.H.S. Centenary, 1983, in gilt aluminium (47mm) (C.1983/1); Wendouree Rowing Club Centenary, 1983, in gilt bronze and enamel (48mm) (C.1983/3), with pierced suspension hole; Sydney Opera House 10th Anniversary, 1983, in cast zinc (55x35mm) (C.1983/4); G.D. & G. F. Dean Celebrating 25 Years of Service, 1983, in aluminium (40mm) (C.1983/46); The Silver City Pastoral & Agricultural Assn 100 years, 1983, in copper (42mm) (C.1983/55). In coin holders, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
Sydney Opera House 10th Anniversary, 1983, in silvered metal (42mm) (C.1983/10); The Boys' Brigade First for Boys World Centenary, 1983, in bronze (51mm) (C.1983/21); Hobart Fire Brigade Centenary, 1983, in bronze (51mm) (C.1983/22); 20th Anniversary of Tasmanian Numismatic Society, 1983, in gilt aluminium (51mm) (C.1983/23); 150th Anniversary of Arrival of First Boy Prisoners at Point Puer, 1983, in bronze (42mm) (C.1983/24); Wingham Rifle Club, 1983, in bronze and enamel (38mm) (C.1983/37), with suspension ring; 10th Anniversary of National Broadcasting Commission, 1983, in nickel plated bronze (32mm) (C.1983/39), with suspension ring and ribbon with brooch bar; G.D. & G.F.Dean Celebrating 25 Years of Service, 1983, in bronze, gilt bronze and silver (40mm) (C.1983/46) (3) (mintage of 10 in silver). In coin holders, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $130
Passed in
The Theatre Royal Restoration Medal, Hobart, 1984, in bronze (69mm) (C.1984/1); SGIC 10 Years of Service in Mt Gambier, 1984, in silvered bronze (71mm) (C.1984/13); Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles, 1984, in bronze (64mm) (C.1984/19); GIO Penrith Region Commemoration, 1985, in silvered bronze (70mm) (C.1985/7); GIO Hurstville Region Commemoration, 1985, in silvered bronze (70mm) (C.1985/8); Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Centenary, 1985, in bronze (60mm) (C.1985/94); GIO Hornsby Region Commemoration, 1986, in silvered bronze (70mm) (C.1986/61). Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Camooweal Centenary, 1984, in copper (47mm) (C.1984/2); Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, 1984, in bronze and silvered bronze (not listed in this metal) (51mm) (C.1984/3) (2); Tube Makers of Australia Limited 50 Years of Manufacturing in Newcastle, 1984, in bronze (44mm) (C.1984/6); Wollongong 150th Anniversary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/7); Rockhampton City Council Passenger Transport 75th Anniversary, 1984, in bronze (40mm) (C.1984/8); Golden Jubilee City of Mildura, 1984, in gilded aluminium (47mm) (C.1984/10); 125th Anniversary of Local Government in Coburg, 1984, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1984/11); 100th Anniversary of the Operations of Mourilyan Sugar Mill, 1984, in bronze (50mm) (C.1984/14); 150th Anniversary of Coal Produced at Plunkett Point Convict Coal Mine, 1984, in bronze (42mm) (C.1984/24); Port Arthur's Convict Railway 150th Anniversary, 1984, in bronze (42mm) (C.1984/25); South West Coin Club First in WA, 1984, in copper and silver (38mm) (C.1984/26) (2). In coin holders, uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $170
SOLD $120
Wagerup Refinery Official Opening, 1984, in aluminium (46mm) (C.1984/27); 125 Years Queensland/Redlands District, 1984, in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1984/32) (2, light gilt and dark gilt); New South Wales Fire Brigades 100 Years, 1984, in cast silvered bronze (42mm) (C.1984/33); Maitland Boys' High School Centenary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/39); Australia Post Award 175th Anniversary of Postal Services in Australia, 1984, in silvered bronze (45mm) (C.1984/52); Capricornia Coin Club, 1985, in silvered bronze and bronze (50mm) (C.1985/1) (2); Strathfield Centenary, 1985, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1985/10); Royal Geographical Society of Australasia Queensland, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/13); Border Trek Retracing Surveyor A.C.Gregory's Journey, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/14); as previous but different obverse (C.1985/15). In coin holders, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $170
SOLD $110
20th Anniversary of Metropolitan Coin Club, 1985, in copper (edge no.6), bronze (edge no.6), gilt bronze (edge no.C6) and silver (edge no.6) (34mm) (C.1985/5) (5); Commemorative Medallion Northern Territory Police, 1985, in copper (47mm) (C.1985/22); Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Souvenir Penny, 1985, in silver and bronze (32mm) (C.1985/95) (2); The Gulf Road Copper Carting Re-Enactment, 1986, in copper (32mm) (C.1986/4); 90th Anniversary of the Townsville Harbour Board, 1986, in copper (47mm) (C.1986/13); 3801 Gala Ball, 1986, in silvered bronze (44mm) (C.1986/18); Fitzgerald Reunion & Family History, 1986, in bronze (47mm) (C.1986/19); Halley's Comet Dollar Limited Edition, 1986, in bronze (47mm) (C.1986/32); Suncorp North Queensland Games, 1986, in copper (57mm) (C.1986/47); The Australian Bicentennial International Trade Fair, 1988, in copper (39mm) (C.1988/10a). In packs or capsules except last, uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90