Catalogue
Death of Captain Cook, Discoverer of Australia, (1979), in oxidised silvered (44mm), by C.A.Holman for John Pinches, obverse, bust of Cook half facing, reverse, a fallen Captain Cook with rifle and with native man standing over him; Captain James Cook, Australia Discovery Bicentenary, 1970, in cast bronze (51mm) (C.1970/25), with issue pack; The Circumnavigator Reaches Australia, (1970), in gold plated sterling silver (11.80g; 31mm), obverse, scene of Captain Cook setting foot on shore at Botany Bay; Captain Cook Navigator Extraordinary, (1970), in silver (37.34g; 44mm), by J.Pinches, edge number 1809. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
The Arms of Captain Cook 1728-1779, (1979), proof medal in gold (22ct; 40.8g; 45mm) edge number 0724, and another in silver (40.05g), by Pinches, (M B Ld) Mint Birmingham Ltd, obverse arms of Cook, reverse, Cook in boat rowing towards shore. Some toning, otherwise FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,900
SOLD $2,700
Decimal Coinage Introduced, 1967, in silver and bright bronze (63mm) (M.1967/3), by The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, reverse design includes fifty cents featuring Captain Cook's ship, Endeavour. In cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $220
Bicentenary of James Cook's Rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969, in silver and bronze (63mm) (M.1969/1), by James Berry and Royal Australian Mint, for Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand. In cases of issue one with foxing, the first medal with some small edge nicks and spotty tone marks on obverse, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
James Cook Bi-Centenary of Rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969, in silver and bronze (42mm) (M.1969/2) (2), by The Numismatic Society of Auckland; James Cook Bi-Centenary, 1969, in silver (2), bronze and bright copper (33mm) (M.1969/4) (4), by Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
James Cook Bi-Centenary, 1969, in silver (33mm) (M.1969/4), by Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank; Capt James Cook Third Pacific Voyage, 1976, in silver and bronze (42mm) (M.1976/1) (2), by Eastern and Central Savings Bank. In cases of issue, these with few spots of foxing, medals uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
James Cook, H.M.Bark "Endeavour", 1969, in silver, nickel silver and bronze (39mm) (M.1969/6) (3); Centenary of Second Voyage, 1972, in silver and antique bronze (38.5mm) (M.1972/1) (2). Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Cook Bicentenary, Third Pacific Voyage, 1776 - 1976, in 9ct gold (30.7g; 42mm) with edge number 149, silver and bronze (M.1976/1) (3), for the Eastern and Central Savings Bank, New Zealand. Unc. (3)
Estimate $650
SOLD $520
Bicentenary of the 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. The last two with some toned areas, otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Canada, British Columbia, Captain James Cook, R.N. F.R.S. 1728-1779, (1979), in pure copper, another in oxidised bronze, and another in sterling silver (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. (3)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Canada, British Columbia, Sea Festival dollars in cupro nickel, 1978 (4, three relating to Captain Cook); Cook Bicentennial, Port Alberni, 1978, in cupro nickel (34mm) (2); Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978, uniface in silver (19mm), with suspension ring; Captain James Cook at Nootka Sound, 1978, in silver and another in gilt (33mm) (2); Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978, uniface in oxidised bronze (39mm), with suspension ring; Cook Bicentennial/Canadian Armed Forces, 1978, in gilt aluminium (35mm) (2); James Cook - George Vancouver, undated, in white metal (32mm); other trade dollars in cupro nickel (32mm), for Victoria BC City of Gardens (2), Calgary Stampede, Kelowana 75th Annual Regatta. Very fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
France, Captain James Cook, memorial medal, 1823, in bronze (41mm) from the Universal Series by Durand, portrait by F.Smith, edge impressed 'Monachii' (issued in Munich) (BHM.1207). Some toned areas on reverse, otherwise nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
France, Captain Cook 1728-1779, undated, in silver (72.5mm) (edge impressed 1973), and in bronze (72.5mm) (edge impressed 1981), 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. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
USA, Alaska, Cook Inlet Native Association, Alaska Centennial, 1967, in silvered (40mm), obverse, Nick Gray Memorial, above numbered '3'; Captain James Cook, Explorer of Cook Inlet 1778, Anchorage Alaska, 1978, in silver (edge number 194), gilt bronze (edge number 194), bronze (unnumbered) (38mm) (3), obverse, bust of Cook and ship behind, reverse, map of Cook Inlet and surrounds. The gilt bronze issue lacquered on obverse, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, Hawaii, Capt James Cook Pacific Explorer, Hawaii Islands, Hawaii State, 1959, in gilt bronze (38mm) (2), milled edges, obverse, bust of Cook at left facing right, reverse, map of islands, titled 'Hawaii', with legend, 'Hawaii Islands'; Capt James Cook Pacific Explorer, Sandwich Islands 1779, Hawaii State Numismatic Association, 1964, in oxidised silvered (edge number 495), oxidised bronze (edge number 448) and dark bronze (unnumbered) (38mm) (3), obverse, same as first medal above, reverse, as for first medal but islands named 'Kealakekua Hawaii', and different legend, 'Owhyhee Sandwich Islands 1779'. Hairlines on third medal, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
USA, Hawaii, Captain Cook Festival, 1967-1969, set of six medals in silver and bronze (44mm), obverse, facing bust of Captain Cook, 1967, reverse, two ships and in 1778 discovered Hawaii (2, the first edge numbered 33) (Medcalf 2M-72), 1968, reverse, ship sailing around a globe for Third Pacific Voyage Discovery of Hawaii (2, both edge numbered 114, and both with original boxes) (Medcalf 2M-73), 1969, reverse, Fort Venus at Tahiti (2, both edge numbered 128) (Medcalf unlisted). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $480
USA, Hawaii, Captain Cook Festival, 1969, in bronze (44mm), edge number 38, obverse, facing bust of Captain Cook, reverse, Fort Venus at Tahiti; Captain James Cook, Discovery of the Hawaiian Islands, (1978), in oxidised silvered (45mm), obverse bust of Cook, reverse, Resolution; Bicentennial of the Discovery of Hawaii, 1978, in oxidised silvered and oxidised bronze (38mm) (2), for 15th Anniversary of Hawaii State Numismatic Society, obverse, Cook half figure with map and ships in harbour behind, reverse, ship and Sandwich Islands. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
USA, Hawaii, James Cook Discovered Hawaiian islands on third voyage, (1977), in silver (38mm), obverse, cameo of Cook's head and scene of Cook meeting natives on shore; Postmaster of America Commemorative Issue No.2, 1978, obverse, Captain Cook on ship at anchor at Hawaii looking through telescope, reverse, eagle; Hawaii, (1978), in silver (38mm), obverse, King Kamehameha I with natives in village setting, reverse, list of important events in Hawaii's history; Captain James Cook, Discovery of Hawaii Bicentennial, (1978) (38mm), edge number 0110, obverse, Cook standing with flag and globe in background, reverse, ship and islands of Kauai and Oahu. First two with scuffing in fields, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $280
USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discoverer The Hawaiian Islands, (1978), proof in silver (20.5mm), reverse, Resolution ship's wheel 'Kona Coast Bank', in pack of issue by The Hawaiian Mint. FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
USA, Hawaii, Captain Cook, 1978, proof in silver (20.5mm), obverse, bust of Captain Cook right, legend, 'Captain James Cook Discoverer The Hawaiian Islands 1778', reverse, Resolution ship's wheel and 1978 and below 'Kona Coast Bank'; another identical in silver with reverse design for Atlantis, undated; another identical in bronze with reverse design of a central dollar sign and around, 'The Hawaiian Mint'. The first with coin folder, the second with glue marks on reverse, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
USA, Hawaii, Capt James Cook RN, Hawaii Bicentennial Anniversary, 1978, in silver, oxidised silver and bronze (38mm), obverse, bust of Cook half facing right, reverse, ships, canoes and natives in harbour scene. The first with die crack down left side of Cook's face, the second polished, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discoverer of Hawaii, (1978), in oxidised silvered (38mm), another in oxidised silvered (32mm), another in gilt bronze (32mm), and another in gilt bronze (32x36.5mm) includes suspension, obverse, bust of Cook right with his ship and the Hawaii islands, reverse, King Kamehameha with island scene behind. The first with light toning or rubbing on a few high points, otherwise uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discoverer of Hawaii, Kamehameha the Great Founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, (1978), in silver, gilt bronze and bronze (2) (38.5mm) (4), the silver with edge number 0073; Bicentennial of Discovery of Hawaii, 15th Annual Coin Show HSNA Queen Kapiolani Hotel, 1978, wooden nickel; Hawaii Bicentennial, Kona dollar, 1978, in bronze (38mm); Hawaii The Aloha State, 50th State trade dollar, 1960, in gilt bronze (39mm); Kamehameha, The Hawaiian Mint dollar, undated, in bronze (20mm), with envelope of issue; Owhyhee Sandwich Islands 1779, (1979), uniface in white metal (38mm), by Hawaii State Numismatic Association. The first with edge nick and test mark, the two bronze issues of the first medal type with spotting, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Discovers Hawaii in 1778, (1998), in silver (edge number 836), oxidised silver (edge number 435) and bronze (No.2 on reverse at 6 o'clock), obverse, Captain Cook head right, reverse, Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua, Kona, Hawaii. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $130
SOLD $190
USA, Hawaii, Captain Cook, medallic replicas of 1928 Hawaiian half dollar, 1728-1928, in silver (38mm; 30.5mm) (2); Islands of Paradise, 2006, in silver (?) (50mm), obverse, Captain cook bust at left and at right a ship's compass and the Hawaiian Islands and at the bottom a plaque with inscribed number, '013', reverse, triangle with cross in centre, above, 'Captain James Cook/Explorer of Hawaii' at sides of triangle the date, '20/06', below, compass location points and at the bottom, 'January 18th,1778/Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii'; also a wooden nickel token for 200th Anniversary of Discovery of Hawaii by Captain James Cook and on reverse, 'In Memory of Kalfred Y.M. Lum/Honolulu Coin Club'. Uncirculated - FDC. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
World Captain Cook medals, includes Canada, British Columbia, Captain James Cook at Nootka Sound, 1978, in gilt bronze (32mm), in pack; Great Britain, Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779, undated (c1977), in silver (44mm), from World's Greatest Explorers Series by The Birmingham Mint, in leather cover booklet with history of Captain Cook's exploration; The Arms of Captain Cook 1728-1779, undated (c1979), in silver (44mm), by Danbury Mint; Colonising Australia First Convict Fleet, undated (c1988), in silver (44mm), edge number 1809, by John Pinches; H.M.S. Resolution Battling Through Enduring All, undated (c1988), in silver (44mm), by John Pinches. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $120
SOLD $70
World Captain Cook medals, Canada, British Columbia, Captain Cook Bicentennial medal, 1978, uniface in bronze (38mm), with suspension and neck ribbon, unnamed; Captain Cook Bicentennial, 1978,uniface decagon in silvered and acrylic (?) (68mm), with display stand; Sea Festival Commemorative Dollars, set of five, 1978, in cupro nickel (37.5mm), in folder with booklet map; USA, Hawaii, Captain James Cook Explorer of Hawaii, Islands of Paradise, 2006, in silver (?) (50mm), obverse, a plaque with inscribed number, '078'; Captain James Cook Discoverer The Hawaiian Islands, (1978), proof set of three in silver (20.5mm), one with reverse design for Resolution ship's wheel 'Kona Coast Bank', one with reverse design for Atlantis, and another with plain reverse, in pack of issue by The Hawaiian Mint. The last set with some toning and one coin with a few spots but scarce, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (3 + 2 sets)
Estimate $150
Passed in
World medals, Great Britain, lead pull (irregular, approx 22mm) of a miniature (15mm) version of the obverse of the Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1779 (BHM 258; Eimer 780); Captain James Cook, Middlesborough, 1979, in bronze (19mm), reverse Christmas bells in holly spray; Portugal, Great Explorers Series, by Gravarte of Lisbon, includes James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in silver and in bronze (40mm), edge impressed '101/250' and '146/1000'; USA, H.M.Bark Endeavour Lt James Cook, Endeavour North American Tour, undated, in gilt bronze (38mm); other explorer related medals (3), uniface in gilt bronze (37mm) with concentric circles on reverse, obverse designs include Captain James Cook 1768-1771, Stanley & Livingston 1871, Hillary & Tenzing 1953. The second medal toned, otherwise uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Portugal, Great Explorers Series by Gravarte of Lisbon, James Cook, Endeavour, 1768, in silver (70mm), edge impressed '22/50', and another identical in bronze, edge impressed '68/1000'. The first in pack of issue with certificate, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90