Catalogue
Fifty dollars, Johnston/Stone (1983) YND 874285 (R.507). Front of note with part wet ink transfer, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $420
Ten dollars, Johnston/Fraser (1988) AB 18 360646 (R.310b). Top left serials last number '6' printed out of alignment, uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $400
Fifty dollars, Fraser/Higgins (1990) WBQ 814542 (R.612). Missing left side prefix and serials, folds and creases, bottom edge with 2mm tear, soiled front right margin, fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
Five dollars, Fraser/Cole (1992) AA 79 923777, 792 (R.214i) wet ink run on intaglio print on both, showing different degrees of ink spread. Uncirculated and rare as such. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $550
Fifty dollars, Fraser/Evans (1996) BG 96 601008 (R.516b) top serial number with last digit in raised position; Macfarlane/Henry (2003) AM 03 280289 (R.520a) last digit of top serial slightly raised; Stevens/Henry (2007) OB 09 912324 (R.521c) blue and black ink surplus in design on back. Very fine. (3)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Twenty fifth anniversary set (1991), ten shillings, one, five and ten pounds last prefix notes with first prefix decimal one, two, ten and twenty dollars (1966) all with matching serial numbers ending 864. In Reserve Bank album and slip case of issue, set no 690/800, uncirculated.
Estimate $4,000
Passed in
Twenty fifth anniversary set (1991), matching last and first prefix serials for pre-decimal and decimal series, ten shillings, one, five and ten pounds, one, two, ten and twenty dollars, all ending 000038, in Reserve Bank album in slip case of issue, set no 13/800 (McD.p494; serials below 100). Uncirculated.
Estimate $3,600
SOLD $4,100
Triple anniversary set (1994), matching first prefix set of five, fifty and one hundred dollars first prefixes, ending 000038, in Reserve Bank folder and slip case, set no 13/800 matching the previous lot (McD.p494, serials below 100). Uncirculated.
Estimate $1,400
SOLD $1,500
Triple anniversary set (1994), set of three first prefix low number notes all ending NAA/YAA/ZAA 000083 for five, fifty and one hundred dollars. In Reserve Bank slip case album of issue, no 53/800, uncirculated.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,300
Five dollars, MacFarlane/Evans (2001) polymer Centenary of Federation folder, Fraser/Cole (1992) paper and polymer two banknote commemorative folder (2); ten dollars, Johnston/Fraser (1988) polymer Bicentenary folder, Fraser/Cole-Fraser/Evans (1993) paper and polymer two banknote commemorative folder (2); twenty dollars, Fraser/Evans (1994) polymer Reibey/Flynn folder; fifty dollars, Fraser/Evans (1995) polymer Unaipon/Cowan folder; one hundred dollars, Fraser/Evans (1996) polymer Melba/Monash folder. Uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $300
SOLD $500
Five to fifty dollars portfolios, (McD. N/A Pt, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 17 (2), 18 (2)), also unofficial coin/note or note wallets (12); five dollars in perspex (McD.PX2-1, page 473) (2), also three sets of training notes; BAF set; Coombs/wilson two and twenty dollars (R.81, 401), pre-decimal (R.17, 30b, 45, 49) and world issues (5). Fair - uncirculated. (58)
Estimate $450
SOLD $600
Five to one hundred dollars, low numbered year sets, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997; two note first and last portfolios, five, ten, twenty, fifty and one hundred dollars (1993-1996); coin and note portfolios, 1997, 1998; circulating polymers portfolio, 1996; also single five dollars, 1997 on Dutch page; uncut half sheet of Bi-centennial ten dollars, 1988; vertical pair of fifty dollars (Perth Fair, 1994). Uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $3,400
Ten dollars, Johnston/Fraser (1988) AA 00 075767 and AA23 287634 (McD $10GF 2, 3). In blue commemorative folders, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130
Fifty dollars, Fraser/Evans (1995), last paper and first polymer, two note portfolio and single note folder (McD $50 PT 3, F/LF 2). In folders issued by Note Printing Australia, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
One hundred dollars, Fraser/Evans (1996), last paper and first polymer, two note portfolio and single note folder (McD $100 PT 3, F/LF 2). In folders issued by Note Printing Australia, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $450
SOLD $470
Five dollars, Fraser/Higgins (1990) four uncut vertical pairs (in tube); ten dollars, Fraser/Cole (1991) uncut blocks of four (10) (different Coin Fair releases), vertical pairs, Hobart Fair (8); twenty dollars, Fraser/Cole (1993) vertical uncut pair. Uncirculated. (23)
Estimate $800
SOLD $2,300
Ten dollars, Johnston/Fraser (1988) uncut block of four (bottom right edge block), S/N AA 16/17/22/23 177519. Uncirculated.
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
Twenty dollars, Phillips/Fraser (1989) uncut strips of ten with Reserve Bank letter (McD $20 U1). Nearly uncirculated and very rare.
Estimate $1,800
SOLD $1,400
Royal Society of London, Copley Medal, undated (1737), in silver (43mm), (MI.ii, 522/81; Eimer 540), by J.S.Tanner, obverse, Pallas seated left amongst symbols of learning and holding a wreath in an outstretched hand and embraces the figure of Nature, reverse, arms of the Royal Society. Nicely toned, extremely fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $950
Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze (43mm), scarce die 2 with anchor left on Resolution, (MH 373; BHM 165; Eimer 744; Mira 27-8-9), by B:F (Matthew Boulton and John Fothergill), obverse, Cook's bust right, reverse, the ships Resolution and Adventure. Has been removed from frame smaller than medal, therefore lettering squashed and rim thickened, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,500
Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, (BHM 165), uniface cast copy in bronze (41mm) made in 1999 by Marilyn Marshall of Dusky Bay Press, NZ; Captain Cook, Navigator Extraordinary medal, undated (1976), proof in sterling silver (44mm; 38.06g), by John Pinches; paper weight with Captain Cook sticker 1770-1970 on base (9cm circular), some areas with loss of paper; also a reproduction of the very rare Drake Medal of 1589, no.AR36 in series by Antiquity Reproduction, in plated pewter (65mm) with suspension ring and loop, impressed at bottom, 1974 and medal number 37. Fine - FDC. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Captain Cook Memorial, undated (1784), in silver (44mm), (BHM 258; Eimer 780; MH 374), by L.Pingo for the Royal Society, obverse, uniformed bust of Cook left, below 'Reg.Soc.Lond./Socio.Svo' (Royal Society of London to its Fellow), reverse, Fortune standing leaning upon a column and in her right hand holding a rudder on a globe. A few very small edge nicks and hairlines, otherwise nicely toned nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Captain Cook Memorial, undated (1784), in bronze (44mm), (BHM 258; Eimer 780; MH 374), by L.Pingo for the Royal Society, obverse, uniformed bust of Cook left, below 'Reg.Soc.Lond./Socio.Svo' (Royal Society of London to its Fellow), reverse, Fortune standing leaning upon a column and in her right hand holding a rudder on a globe. A few small marks in obverse field and dark tone spot on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $900
SOLD $1,050
Bi-Centenary of Voyage of Discovery by Captain James Cook, 1970, commemorative postal cover postmarked at Kurnell and including a silvered aluminium medallion (33mm) (C.1970/2); Captain Cook, Christopher Columbus, 1970, cast in bronze (74mm) (C.1970/6); Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebration, Solvol Commemoration Medallion, 1970, in aluminium (22mm) (C.1970/19), with suspension lug; Captain James Cook, Australia Bicentenary, 1970, cast in bronze, silvered bronze and in gilt bronze (51mm) (C.1970/25) (3), all with pierced hole at top, the first in issue pack; James Cook, National Trust of Australia, 1970, in bronze (52mm) (C.1970/32), cased; Sutherland Shire Commemoration, Awarded by Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee, 1970, in gilt bronze (38mm) (C.1970/33), by Amor, cased; RAOB (Buffalo Lodge) to Commemorate Captain Cook's Bi-Centenary, 1970, in gilt bronze and enamel (30x50mm) (C.1970/42) (2), one inscribed on reverse, 'Bro/A.Sutton/R.O.H./Lodge Tempe/No.785/1970'; Royal Australian Historical Society badge (KC), featuring image of Captain Cook; Sutherland Bowling Club badge, featuring image of Captain Cook; The Endeavour Replica uniface medal in oxidised silvered bronze (45x30mm); brass plate (63x32mm) with two pierced holes for securing, stamped in relief, 'Middle Harbour Regatta/Commemorating/Captain Cook Bi-Centenary/Celebration/1970'; also Western Samoa, proof silver ten tala, 1979 (Captain Cook and Endeavour), cased (foxing). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
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