Catalogue
Capt James Cook, Aust Bi-Centenary, 1970, in bronze, oxidised silver, silver and gilded bronze (all 57mm) (C.1970/24), all inscribed around edge, '5th Anniversary Of Metropolitan Coin Club April 1970 G.H.B. W.J.M No.' (numbered in order of listing, 27, 16, S34, G1). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $400
Captain James Cook, H.M.S. Endeavour, 1728-1779, in bronze and another in oxidised silver (49mm) (C.1970/26). Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $90
SOLD $90
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebrations, N.S.W., Australia, 1970, uniface in bronze (56mm), hollow back with screw fitting for mounting on base, also castings in bronze (2) and white metal (all 56mm) (C.1970/39). Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
200th Anniversary Captain Cook, N.S.W. Australia Celebrations, 1970, in bronze (57mm) (C.1970/39); James Cook Bi-Centenary Discovery of Norfolk Island, 1974, in oxidised silvered bronze (57mm) (C.1974/10), edge no.SO-109; James Cook Obit:oWhyee, 1979, in bronze (38x50mm) (C.1979/9); also Newcastle Numismatic Society card to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the East Coast of Australia by Lt. James Cook. In cases of issue, the first and last cases with some foxing, the card with light foxing, the medals uncirculated. (3 + card)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Ampol (Oil/Gas Australia) official competitor's rally car bumper badge, 1970, medal in blackened bronze (57mm), obverse, Captain Cook's bust left, around 'Captain Cook's 200th Anniversary, 1770-1970', reverse, plain except for impression of Cook's bust and maker's name, Wallace Bishop Factory Brisbane, mounted to a chrome and enamel plaque (58x90mm), with title, 'AMPOL/1970 TRIAL/COMPETITOR'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
The City of Rockdale, medallic plaque for centenary celebration, 1971, a uniface trial piece cast in white metal (oval 108x155mm), obverse, Captain Cook uniformed bust right, above 'Rockdale', at sides, '1871/1971', and below, 'James Cook'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Bi-Centenary Discovery of Norfolk Island, in silver (edge no.S-92) and oxidised bronze (edge no.B-92) (57mm) (C.1974/10). In set case, this with loose lid lining, medals uncirculated. (set of 2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $220
James Cook Killed by the Indians, 1979, in silver (edge no.9), gilt bronze (edge no.C9), and bronze (edge no.9) (57mm) (C.1979/8), edge impressed, 'The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 *'. In set case, some light foxing on lid lining, light hairlines on silver issue, otherwise uncirculated. (set of 3)
Estimate $250
SOLD $700
Bicentenary of Death of Captain Cook, undated (1979), in silver (51mm), by Imago of Surrey, England, edge impressed HJF and hallmarked, obverse, uniformed bust of Cook left, with globe beside him and map of his Pacific exploration route highlighted, reverse, Cook's ship, Endeavour and on shore a group of natives, two in a canoe, a kangaroo and fruits, at side of ship's sails, 'Captain Cook/Trust' (Klenman 111A); another pair of identical medals (34mm), one in silver and one in bronze. All in cases of issue and all with foxing on lid lining, medals uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $260
Canada, British Columbia, Captain Cook at Nootka 1778, (1978), in silver and another in bronze (50mm) (2), by Historic Medals (Allan Klenman); Captain Cook Landing at Nootka Sound, 1778-1978, in silver (32mm); Captain James Cook Bicentennial Medal, 1978, in silver and two in bronze (32mm) (3), by Greater Victoria Visitor Information Centre, BC; Captain Cook Bicentennial, (1978), Canadian Armed Forces, in gilt white metal (34mm); Bicentennial Captain Cook/Port Alberni, BC, 1978, in nickel silver (33mm); Captain Cook, Anchorage Alaska, 1978, in bronze (38mm); British Columbia Sea Festival dollars, 1978, in cupro nickel (2, one featuring Captain Cook); a selection of beer coasters, stickers, stamps, a first day of issue envelope and match box all featuring Captain Cook. Very fine - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S. 1728-1779, (1979), in pure copper (51mm), obverse, bust of Cook right, reverse, H.M.S.Resolution at anchor with mountains in background, below, 'Capt. Cook First White/Man To Land In/British Columbia/At Nootka/1778'. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
France, Tahiti medal, undated, in bronze (67.5mm), by Georges Guiraud, obverse, facing busts of Samuel Wallis 1767, L. de Bougaineville 1768 and James Cook 1769, all over Tahiti shoreline, reverse, ship with hut and palm trees in background, around the names of the ships, Dolphin, Boudeuse and Endeavour; another identical but smaller size (53mm). Both in cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
France, Captain Cook 1728-1779, undated (edge impressed 1981), in bronze (72.5mm), by Helene Guastalla, struck by Monnaie De Paris, obverse, half facing bust of Cook with heavily textured finish, reverse, scene of Cook's Antarctic expedition. In box of issue with display stand, uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $90
New Zealand, James Cook Bicentenary, 1969, by Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, in bronze (63mm) (M&P.1969/1), minted by Royal Australian Mint; James Cook Navigator, 1969, in silver and another in bronze (both 42mm), by The Numismatic Society of New Zealand (M&P.1969/2) (2); Captain James Cook Bicentenary, 1969, cast in bronze (50mm) (M&P.1969/8); Bi-Centenary of Cook's Third Voyage, 1976, in silver and another in bronze (both 42mm), by James Berry (M&P.1976/1) (2). The first in case, this with some foxing, the second and third in sealed packets of Dick & Watt Ltd Die Sinkers, the fourth in plastic pack of issue, this with green discolouration, the last two in cases both with foxing, first three and last two medals uncirculated, the fourth medal with some areas of light discolouration on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
James Cook Bi-Centenary, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1969, in silver, bronze and bright copper (all 33mm) (M&P 1969/4) (3); Bicentenary of Rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969, proof and specimen in nickel silver (39mm) (M&P 1969/6) (2); Bi-Centenary of Cook's Second Voyage, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1972, in antique bronze (38.5mm) (M&P 1972/1) (2). Uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Portugal, Great Explorers Series, by Gravarte of Lisbon, includes James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in bronze (70mm), edge impressed '98/1000'; another identical in bronze (40mm) edge impressed '43/1000'; also Christopher Columbus, 1492 in bronze (70mm), edge impressed 97/1000'. All in packs of issue with certificates, the first and last with verdigris on rims and some verdigris spots on reverse, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
Captain James Cook, Discoverer of Hawaii, (1976), issued by Hamilton Mint, in gilt, oxidised silvered and bronze (all 38mm) (3), another identical pair, one in gilt and one in oxidised silvered (both 32mm) (2); HSNA 15th Annual Show wooden token (38mm) featuring Captain James Cook; medals from commemorative collections, includes Captain James Cook Map Maker & Explorer, in .999 fine silver (44mm), by Britannia Commemorative Society; Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779, in silver (45mm); Captain James Cook Lands on One of His Voyages and on reverse his coat of arms, 1768-1779, in silver (45mm); also Great Britain, Captain Cook Birthplace Museum Opened 1978, in bronze (38mm). The last toned, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
USA, Hawaii, 1983, proof in silver (20.5mm), obverse, bust of Captain Cook right, legend, 'Captain James Cook Discovered The Hawaiian Islands 1778', reverse, Hawaiian Islands within shield similar to design used on first Hawaiian dollar, above, 'Centennial Year', and below, '1983' (Medcalf 2MB-135). FDC.
Estimate $50
SOLD $90
Galaup De La Perouse 1741-1788, undated (edge impressed 1985), in bronze (68mm), by S.Regis, obverse, facing bust of La Perouse, reverse, navigational instruments, above 'La Boussole Et L'Astrolabe' (compass and Astrolabe), below 'Derniere Expedition 1785-1788' (Last Voyage 1785-1788); E.Boudin, undated, in bronze (edge impressed 1987), obverse, half facing stylised head of Boudin, reverse, an impression of a fleet of ships as painted by Boudin, a renowned French marine painter, both medals struck by Monnaies De Paris. Both in boxes of issue with display stands, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $100
La Perouse, Marine Francaise, 1741-1788, (edge impressed 1988), in bronze (67mm), by Georges Guiraud, obverse, bust of La Perouse left, reverse, his ship under full sail, around 'Marine Francaise' (French Navy), and below 'Honneur.Patrie/Valeur.Discipline' (Honour.Homeland.Value.Discipline). In case of issue with display stand, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in bronze (60mm) (MH 170) by B.Duvivier, obverse, bust of Louis XVI left, reverse, inscription in 10-lines. Mottled toning, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $4,000
Passed in
Baudin's Exploring Expedition, 1801, in copper (38mm) for the corvettes Geography and Naturalist voyage to New Holland (Australia) (MH 174), by Montagny, obverse, the Consul Bonaparte's bust left, reverse, 6-lines of French text, variety with low scroll. Weak strike on ORV of CORVETTES on reverse and some marks on edges, some traces of mint red in lettering, very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $650
Louis de Freycinet's Scientific Expedition, Cruise of the Corvette 'Uranie', 1817, in bronze (40.5mm) by Andrieu (cf MH 188). Some hairlines on reverse and small edge bump, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $240
Voyage of the Coquille, 1822, in bronze (50.5mm), (MH 189), by Andrieu, obverse, bust of Louis XVIII King of France right, reverse, 9-lines of French text, struck to commemorate the voyage around the world by the Coquille commanded by Lieut Duperrey, 1822. Extremely fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $320
Dumont D'Urville's Voyage of the Astrolabe, 1826, in bronze (50mm) by Depaulis (MH 190), obverse, bust left of Charles X King of France, reverse, 10-line inscription in French. Light oxidation under bust and in lettering, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $500
Passed in
French colonies, New Caledonia, Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes "Caledonien", 1952, in bronze (59mm) by R.B.Baron, obverse, map of New Caledonia under two kagu (also cagou) birds, vegetation in the background, reverse, maritime crown over anchor with unicorn's bust left. In box of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
New Caledonia, Centenary of the French Presence in New Caledonia, and Sydney to Noumea yacht race, 1953, in silver (68mm), by R.B.B. (Roger Bertrand Baron), obverse, map of New Caledonia, above, '1853-1953' and below an area for naming (this medal unnamed), reverse, the route of the race course and in the centre a seahorse in the middle of a compass, around the outside, Course Croisiere Sydney - Noumea (Cruising Course Sydney - Noumea). In original circular box, uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
George IV, H.B.M.S. Adventure and Beagle, 1826, in brass (26mm) (MH.579; BHM 1262; Eimer 1188). Planchet crack at bottom edge, otherwise some original mint bloom, extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Convict token, Great Britain, cartwheel twopence, 1797, well worn on reverse, obverse shaved and inscribed, 'James Harvey/Engraved/1827.B/Stortford'. Poor.
Estimate $100
SOLD $2,400
Licensed Boatman, Sydney, undated (c1850s), badge in bronze (oval 83x97.5mm), in the centre is inscribed the license number '638' and below Sydney is inscribed the recipient's name, 'Charles.Bullock', with two pierced securing holes at top and bottom and sides for wearing. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300