Catalogue
The Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, South Australian & Queensland Branches Joint Meeting, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/16); Royal Geographic Society of Australasia South Australia Branch Centenary, 1985, in bronze (48mm) (C.1985/17); Tasmanian Education Department Centenary, 1985, in bronze (50mm) (C.1985/18); Municipality of Kogarah Centenary, 1985, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1985/89); The Great Rawson Handover by the MMB.W. to the Shire of Narracan, 1985, in bronze (51mm) (C.1985/93); Newcastle Australia Day, 1985, in bronze (39mm) (C.1985/96); 70th Anniversary Anzac Day, 1985, in bronze (39mm) (C.1985/97); 1st Australian Light Horse Reg. Centenary, 1985, in bronze (40mm) (C.1985/113); South Australia 150 years, 1986, in copper (not listed in this metal, mintage 3) and dark bronze (38mm) (C.1986/1) (2); S.A. Jubilee 150 Glenelg, 1986, in gilded aluminium (48mm) (C.1986/2); 125th Anniversary of the Arrival at the Gulf of Carpentaria of the Victorian Expedition, 1986, in bronze (45mm) (C.1986/12); Centenary of the Australian Workers Union, 1986, in bronze (44mm) (C.1986/15); Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Presentation Medallion, 1986, in bronze (51mm) (C.1986/21); Camden Show Society Centenary, 1986, in bronze (50mm) (C.1986/22). In coin holders, a few toned otherwise uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Tasmanian Education Department Centenary, 1985, in bronze (50mm) (C,1985/18); Queensland Vintage Vehicle Association 20th Kankanya Easter, 1985, in bronze (50mm) (C.1985/19); 100 Years of Innovation, 1985, in bronze (50mm) (C.1985/20); City of Frankston Proclaimed 1966, 1985, in silvered bronze (45mm) (C.1985/25); Portland 150th Anniversary, 1984, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1985/26); another with obverse of C.1985/26 but reverse plain except for pink heather spray and small symbol, and no.80, in gilt bronze (51mm); another with reverse of C.1985/26 but reverse plain except for pink heather spray, in gilt bronze (51mm), with suspension scroll; another with obverse of C.1985/26 but reverse plain except for pink heather spray, in oxidised silvered bronze (32mm), with suspension ring and green neck cord; Australia Games 85, 1985, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1985/28), with suspension scroll; Geelong Numismatic Society Congratulates Victoria 150 Years, 1985, in copper and bronze (38mm) (C.1985/84) (2); 150th Anniversary of Australia's First Armed Vessel Launched at Port Arthur, 1985, in bronze (42mm) (C.1985/88). In coin holders, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
State Visit to Australia by President of State of Israel, 1986, in silver (edge no.170), bronze (50mm) (C.1986/20) (2), by Michael Meszaros; Numismatic Association of Victoria Calendar Medal, 1986, in bronze (64mm) (C.1986/33), edge no.032; Geelong Technical College Centenary, 1987, in bronze (51mm) (C.1987/1); Australian Volunteer Fire Brigades Association National Convention, Hobart Tasmania, 1988, in bronze (51mm) (C.1988/57), edge no.054; Air Mail Exhibition Adelaide, 1988, in silvered bronze (38mm) (C.1988/61); Canberra Australia, c1966, in bronze (60mm) (C.C/18); Numismatic Association of Victoria, George Bass, undated, in sterling silver (51mm) (C.G/2), edge no.145; Royal Australian Mint, c1966, in bronze and antiqued bronze (54mm) (C.R/7) (2); Royal Australian Mint Canberra, c1966, in bronze (50mm) (C.R/8). All in cases of issue, a few of these with foxing, and with certificates if issued, uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
International Twelve Metre World Fleet Championship, 1986, in bronze (51mm) (C.1986/25); 150 Years of European Settlement at Geelong, 1986, in bronze (38mm) (C.1986/29); Return of Halley's Comet, 1986, in silvered bronze (40mm) (C.1986/40); Halley's Comet/Armstrong Shoe Mart, 1986, in copper and bronze (holed at one end) (60x35mm) (C.1986/41) (2); The Gateway Bridge Brisbane Commissioned, 1986, in gilt bronze (edge no.271) and bronze (edge no.476) (50mm) (C.1986/48) (2); Newcastle Australia Day, 1986, in bronze (40mm) (C.1986/49); Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary, 1986, in bronze (40mm) (C.1986/51); Schering 25th Anniversary, 1986, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1986/53); CSA Credit Union Ltd 25 Years of Service, 1986, in nickel (38mm) (C.1986/60); 150th Anniversary Foundation Stone Port Arthur's Church Laid, 1986, in bronze (42mm) (C.1986/63); South Australia Sesquicentenary, 1986, in bronze (39mm) (C.1986/64); National Penny Farthing Championships, 1986, in silvered white metal (51mm) (C.1986/76); Unveiling of Statue of QEII and Naming of Queen's Place Brisbane, 1986, in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1986/77). In coin holders, uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sesqui-Centenary Settlement of Kempsey, 1986, in gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1986/27); Central Deborah Gold Mine Reopened 1970/Underground Reopened, 1986, in silvered bronze and gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1986/28) (2); Hurstville Centenary Medallion, 1987, in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1987/11); Head Quarters Centenary New South Wales Fire Brigades, 1987, in gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1987/24); Brisbane Australia World Expo 88, 1988, in sterling silver and nickel plated bronze (35mm) (C.1988/23) (2); The Pavilion of the Holy See at World Expo 88, 1988, in gilt bronze (39mm) (C.1988/24); The XV Olympic Winter Games Calgary, 1988, in silver (38mm) (C.1988/30); Council of the Shire of Scone Centenary of Local Government, 1988, in cast silvered bronze (52mm) (C.1988/44); Award for Achievement Tasmania Day, 1988, in cast gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1988/58). In cases of issue, most with foxing, with certificates if issued, the second medal with oxidation on edge, otherwise uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Rescue of Eliza Fraser, 1986, in bronze (57mm) (C.1986/46), edge no.10; Sir John Franklin, Tasmanian Numismatic Society, 1987, in bronze (64mm) (C.1987/5); Bruny Island Tasmania, 1988, in bronze (29mm) (C.1988/14), holed for suspension; Victorian of the Year Ian H.L.Armstrong, 1988, in pewter (51mm) (C.1988/15), edge no.017; The Kodak Holey Dollar Medal, 1988, in silvered copper (31mm) C.1988/18); Brisbane Australia World Expo 88, 1988, in bronze (35mm) (C.1988/23); Australian Geographic Society Foundation Member, 1988, in gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1988/39); Centenary of the Royal North Shore Hospital, 1988, in silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1988/42); Merchant Marine Academy, Tall Ship Races Hobart-Sydney, 1988, in bronze (69mm) (C.1988/49); Western Australian Naval Reserve Cadets 40th Anniversary, 1993, in antique silvered bronze (48mm). In packs or cases of issue with certificates if issued, some cases or packs with foxing, medals uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Gordon Technical College, award medal in bronze (51mm) (C.1987/1a), unnamed; William the Fourth Built at Clarence Town, 1987, in pewter and bronze (51mm) (C.1987/2) (2); St George Philatelic Society Golden Jubilee Exhibition, 1987, in gilt bronze (reverse inscribed, 'Member/Mr. E./Gaskin') and bronze (reverse inscribed, 'Mr. W./Passmore/Class 1.1') (39mm) (C.1987/4) (2); Urban Transit Authority of N.S.W./Newcastle, 1987, in cast bronze (50mm) (C.1987/10); Handover of First Australian Built PC9, 1987, in bronze (44mm) (C.1987/21); Silver City Comet 50th Anniversary, 1987, in silvered bronze (44mm) (C.1987/23); Headquarters Centenary New South Wales Fire Brigades, 1987, in gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1987/24); The Lady Nelson Tasmania's Tall Ship, 1987, in bronze (38mm) (C.1987/26); Australian Vietnam Forces Welcome Home Parade, 1987, in silvered metal (40mm) (C.1987/29); Newcastle Australia Day, 1987, in bronze (39mm) (C.1987/32); City of Werribee Proclaimed, 1987, in gilded aluminium (47mm) (C.1987/34); Beaudesert & District Restored Auto Club 10th Anniversary, 1987, in copper (51mm) (C.1987/47). In coin holders, mostly uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $170
SOLD $100
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, 1988, in gilt bronze (49x49mm) (C.1987/11), plain reverse variety; Dick Smith Antarctic Expedition Member, to the Admiralty Mountains, undated, in cast silvered bronze (51mm) (C.D/9); Port Arthur Penal Settlement 1830-1877, The Isle of the Dead Medallion, undated, in bronze (42mm) (C.P/11); Water Board Centenary, 1988, in copper (48mm) (C.1988/41); Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter, 1988, in nickel (51mm) (C.1988/54); Australian Volunteer Fire Brigades Association National Convention, Hobart Tasmania, 1988, in pewter (51mm) (C.1988/57); Czech Legion of Soldiers Melbourne, 1988, in bronze (47mm) (C.1988/59); SOKOL Melbourne (Czech Slovak National House), 1979, in bronze (32mm). Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australian International Coin Fair Sydney, 175th Anniversary of N.S.W. Holey Dollar, 1988, in sterling silver (63mm; 5oz) (C.1988/20). In case of issue with certificate, small toned area at edge, uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $170
Amor-Sanders Centenary medal, 1988, in bronze (39mm) (C.1988/37), Amor machine test medals c1936 (2, one in brass and one in bronze); another test disc in brass, holed and with impressed no. 28 above an upright arrow, other tokens and blanks as well as test strikes of Australian coat of arms (2 types), a tradename brass plate 'Lee Lal Mond', and a range of blanks and other pieces in various sizes, all ex Amors. Good - uncirculated. (90+)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Collection of modern commemorative medals, mostly issued by M.R.Roberts, many in plastic cases, the rest in coin holders, includes a few cased or boxed sets (sets of 5, and 13 [2]) and an Isle of man Bicentenary of Australia set of six crowns, 1988, also Ammunition Factory Footscray Centenary Album, 1988, includes a medal (C.1988/38). Mostly uncirculated. (169 + 4 sets)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Sandstone W.A., 1895-1995, One Hundred Years of Sunrises and Sunsets, in silvered bronze (87mm), uniface; VOC 1628, medal in voided style of an old ship's navigational instrument, c1988, in bronze (69x74mm), with scroll suspension ring, central hole, written in red on the plain reverse, 'Mintage = 50/C.1988', issued in Western Australia. The first with hairlines, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
The Broken Hill Associated Smelters Centenary, 1989, in oxidised silvered bronze (49mm), by A.J.Parkes; His Holiness Pope Shenouda III Visit, 1989, in enamelled bronze and gilt (50mm); 70th Anniversary of First Aeroplane Flight England - Australia, 1989, in copper (38.5mm); World Sheep & Wool Congress Tasmania, 1989, in bronze (51mm), by Hafner; Bendigo Easter Fair, 1989, in silvered bronze, and another in bronze (38mm) (2); International Coin & Medal Fair Hobart, 1991, in sterling silver (32mm), by Hafner, numbered 038; Trust Bank, 350th Anniversary of the European Sighting of Tasmania, 1992, in gilt bronze (38mm), by Tas Medals; Abel Tasman Festival, undated (1992), in silvered bronze (38mm), same obverse as previous but with wreath only on reverse; Sydney Melbourne Countrylink XPT, (1993), in oxidised silvered bronze (60mm); Burra 150th Jubilee, 1995, in bronze (69mm), numbered 621; Sir Charles Hotham, a memento from Hotham Permanent Building Society, undated, in bronze (51mm). All in cases or packs of issue except one, the second last with a few spots of verdigris, otherwise uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Award medals, National Penny Farthing Championships, Evandale, 1989, in bronze (51mm), by Hafner; another different design for Evandale, undated, in gilt bronze (38mm), by Hafner; Penny Farthing Championship Victoria, undated, white metal (51mm), by Hafner; Toyota Expo Fishing Tenth Anniversary, 1993, in cupro nickel (49mm); Australia Post, Service to Community medal, undated, in bronze (51mm); Canterbury Citizens' Welfare Committee, 20 Years Voluntary Service, undated, in bronze (47.5mm); National Trust of Queensland, undated, in bronze (44.5mm), by A.J.Parkes; City of Wagga Eisteddfod, undated, in bronze (31mm); Gemmological Association of Australia, The Sutherland Diamond Award, undated, in bronze (38mm), by Hafner; Camberwell Rotary Annual Art Exhibition, undated, in bronze (32mm); Wynn's Coonawarra Estate, 1991, in copper (37mm), with suspension ring; Fremantle & Districts Philatelic Society Golden Jubilee, 1996, in bronze (47mm); Glengarry Hospital Twentieth Anniversary, 1997, in bronze (51mm), by Sheridan; Geelong and District Autumn Festival, undated, in silvered bronze (51mm), by Stokes Melb; Sackville St School, 25th Anniversary, 2002, in lacquered bronze (49mm); all medals unnamed. The third with scratch on reverse, the seventh with edge bump on reverse and the eighth with edge nicks, otherwise uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Numismatic Society medals, includes Newcastle Numismatic Society issues for 25th Anniversary, undated (1989), in gilt, silvered bronze and bronze (38mm) (3), also John Shortland Gateway to the Hunter, 1997, in gilt bronze, and bronze (40mm) (2), by A.J.Parkes, also Newcastle Numismatic Society Coin Fair, 1997, in copper (27mm); Melbourne Numismatic Society 25th Anniversary, 1990, in bronze (38mm); Queensland Numismatic Society 5th Anniversary, 1991, in bronze (32mm); Rockhampton Post Office Centenary, by Rockhampton Coin Club, 1992, in bronze (40mm), by A.J.Parkes, with small folder of issue; The Australian Numismatic Society Coin Fair, Brisbane, 1993, in bronze (34mm), also The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary - Queensland, 1999, in oxidised silvered bronze (50mm), by A.J.Parkes; 50th Anniversary of End of WWII, by Geelong Numismatic Society, 1995, in bronze (38mm), by Hafner; Camperdown Clock Tower 100 Years by Camperdown Coin Collectors Club, 1997, in oxidised silvered bronze (30mm); Numismatic Society of South Australia, 2002, in bronze (50mm) (2, Matthew Flinders, and Nicolas Baudin); Sea Cliff Bridge, by Illawarra Numismatic Association, 2005, in bright silvered bronze, oxidised silvered bronze and bronze (38mm) (3). Uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $190
SOLD $110
Establishment of ACT Government, 1989, in cupro nickel (40mm); Bicentenary of Birth of Bl. Marcellin Champagnat, Founder of the Marist Brothers, 1989, in bronze (51mm), by Amor; Polish Community Canberra and Nicolaus Copernicus 450th Anniversary of Discovery, 1993, in bronze (70mm); Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, 1947-1994, in bronze (47.5mm); Archbishop Stylianos of Australia, 1975-1995, in bronze (51mm); Opening of Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1995, in bronze (34mm), by A.J.Parkes; John Shortland, 200 Years of Coal in the Hunter, 1997, in bronze (40x5mm), by A.J.Parkes; another for 200 Years of Coal in the Hunter, 1997, reverse Nobby's, in bronze (40x3mm). Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
Passed in
National Assembly of Volunteer Fire Brigade Associations, National Conference, Sydney NSW, 1989, in bronze (50mm), by Hafner; Sesquicentenary of Kiama, 1990, in oxidised bronze (50.5mm); St Josephs Church Hobart 150th Anniversary, 1991, in white metal (51mm); Centenary of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, Tasmania, 1991, in gilt bronze (47mm); Sydney Tower 10th Anniversary, undated (1991), in gilt silver (36mm); Gold Coast Sesquicentenary, 1992, in 99.9 fine gold plating on 99.9 fine silver (40mm); NSW Railways Fire Brigade Centenary, 1995, in gilt bronze and enamel (51mm), numbered 063. All in cases of issue, the Sydney Tower and Gold Coast issues with certificates, uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $160
SOLD $90
Hunter Area Health Service, medal of appreciation for service during the earthquake disaster, 1989, in copper plated aluminium (47mm) (2); Air Sea Rescue Pt Danger Voluntary Service 25 Years, 1990, in silvered bronze (45mm), unnamed; ANARE 50 Years Jubilee, 1997, in oxidised silvered bronze (51mm); Bushfire Research Committee Award, undated, in silvered bronze (51mm), unnamed. The last with a few small edge nicks on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
Passed in
World Sheep & Wool Congress, Tasmania, 1989, in bronze (51mm), by Hafner; Grand Lodge of Tasmania Centenary Medical Research Foundation, 1990, in bronze (51mm), by Hafner; Jeep 50th Anniversary, 1990, in bronze (47.5mm), by Hafner; 50th Birthday of the Story Bridge, Brisbane, 1990, in bronze (51mm), by Hafner; 30th Anniversary of Death of Prime Minister Harold Holt at Cheviot Beach, 1997, in oxidised bronze (48mm); Charles Sturt by Numismatic Association of Victoria, undated, in oxidised silver (51mm), edge number 7. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Anzac Day, 1990, Stores Depot Tottenham 50th Anniversary, in aluminium (47mm); 75th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli, 1990, in bronze (50mm), cased; HMAS Canberra & Shropshire Association Tasmanian Reunion, 1991, in oxidised silvered bronze (47mm); Tomb Of The Unknown Australian Soldier, undated, 1993, in antique finish bronze (70mm) by Royal Australian Mint for Australian War Memorial, cased with certificate, case damaged; another in nickel bonded steel ((27mm); HMAS Newcastle Commissioned, 1993, in bronze (40mm); Australia Remembers, 1995, in silvered bronze (40mm). Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Royal Australian Mint, An Era of Coins - Medals, undated (1990), in cupro nickel and bronze (3, vendor indicates two are trial strikes), also another trial strike in cupro nickel only. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Sunshine Motorway, to Commemorate the Opening (Stage 1), 20 January 1990, in sterling silver (50mm; 70.56g), another identical in gilt bronze, by A.J.Parkes, both with edge number 009. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Kodak Sesqui Commemorative Medal, 1992 (6, five in gilt bronze and one in cupro nickel) (38mm), obverse, the First Fleet's Charlotte at anchor at Botany Bay in 1788, reverse, details of Charlotte's voyage and Kodak's Sesquicentenary dates, the cupro nickel issue and three gilt issues in packs have correct date 1842-1992, another has the date in error as 1984-1992, also one gilt issue without pack has the error date of 1984-1992. An interesting lot with two major die making errors, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Kapunda Copper Mine 150th Anniversary, 1994, in copper (66mm), obverse, miner left with pick over right shoulder and sledge hammer in left hand, reverse No. 127; another, undated, in copper (64mm), obverse, two miners at work with mine buildings in background, reverse, large shovel with historical details of mine recorded thereon, at bottom, No. 127. The first with commemorative cloth bag and certificate number 0127, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Sandhurst Antique Bottle Collectables Club, undated, award medal in bronze (51mm), obverse, knight on horseback with jousting lance, unnamed; Royal Australian Mint Coin Collector, undated, in bronze (40mm); Roger McNeice (Tas Medals) 50th Birthday Yes/No Decision Maker, 1994, in oxidised bronze (40mm); TASMEDALS Merry Christmas, 1995, in oxidised silvered (32mm); Queen Victoria Coin Centre Grand Opening, 1994, in bright gilt bronze and another in bright copper (38mm) (2), one with Free Medal compliments slip. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Queen Victoria Coin Centre Grand Opening, 1994, in fine silver (38mm), in pack with certificate no. 10 of 50; 50th Anniversary of Numismatic Association of Victoria, 1996, in gilt bronze (38mm); The Sesquicentenary of Historic Newstead House/The Queensland Numismatic Society, 1996, in bronze (76x54mm, oval); The Matthew Flinders Bicentenary - Queensland/The Australian Numismatic Society, 1999, in oxidised silvered bronze (50mm), cased; Commemorating 100 Years of Flight/Metropolitan Coin Club, 2003, in bronze (40mm); Metropolitan Coin Club 500th General Meeting, 2003, in bronze (40mm); The Tasmanian Numismatic Society, award medal in gilt (32mm), unnamed. Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
Royal Australian Mint, Welcome to Canberra, undated (c1996), in cupro nickel and bronze (3, vendor indicates one a trial strike), also another trial strike in copper only. The last with spot of oxidation near edge on obverse, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Prime Ministers of Australia, undated, in 24ct gold on sterling silver (38mm) (5), includes issues for Edmund Barton, Alfred Deakin, John Christian Watson, George Houston Reid, and Andrew Fisher; also Australian States medals in sterling silver (44mm), includes issues for Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $170
SOLD $100
Sterling silver medals ex sets, includes (45mm) issues for Matthew Flinders, William Dampier, John McDouall Sturt, and Capt Robert F Scott RN; also (44mm) issues for Mathew Flinders Australian Coast Surveyed, First Convict Fleet Colonising Australia, Arrival of First Fleet, and John MacArthur. Uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Australian Numismatic Society, a variety of medals in different metals and for different events, noted several (14) with coin inserts, some medals numbered, mostly in the period 2001-2014. Uncirculated except for coin inserts. (42)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160