Catalogue
Milner & Thompson, Christchurch, Maori head/Maori scene small size penny, undated (A.-; L.334h; Meek 35E). Die upset 180 degrees, choice proof-like uncirculated and excessively rare, the finest of two known.
Estimate $20,000
SOLD $19,000
Morrin & Co., Auckland penny, undated (A.387; L.335). Attractive brown patina, nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $300
SOLD $360
Morrin & Co., Auckland penny, undated (A.388; L.335a). Die break from to rim to second I of SPIRIT, light brown patina with hints of red, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Morrin & Co, Auckland penny, undated (A.389; L.335c). Red and light brown uncirculated and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $4,000
Morrin & Co., Auckland penny, undated (A.-; L.335b). Glossy brown, nearly extremely fine and very rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,400
New Zealand, pattern penny, 1879 (A.399; L.336) by Joseph Moore, Birmingham. Red and brown, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $6,000
Perkins & Co., Dunedin penny, undated (A.435; L.337). Die breaks as usual on both sides, slightly dusty tone, dark brown patina, extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Perkins & Co., Dunedin halfpenny, undated (A.436; L.337a). Some mint red, good extremely fine and very rare in this condition, probably the finest known.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,000
Petersen, W., Christchurch penny, undated (A.437; L.338). Light brown patina with some mint red on the obverse, nearly uncirculated and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $850
Pratt, William, Christchurch penny, undated (A.443; L.339). Medium brown good very fine and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $480
Pratt, William, Christchurch penny, undated (A.444; L.339a). Blue brown patina with hints of red, nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Pratt, William, Christchurch penny, undated (A.445; L.339b). Hairline die break on obverse rim to scroll, blue brown patina with hints of red, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $500
SOLD $750
Pratt, William, Christchurch penny, undated (A.446; L.339c). Dark tone with traces of red, good extremely fine and very rare thus.
Estimate $750
SOLD $900
Reece, Edward, Christchurch penny, undated (A.447; L.340). Medium brown patina, good extremely fine and rare in this condition.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
Reece, Edward, Christchurch penny, undated (A.448; L.340a). Uneven brown patina, with traces of mint red, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $400
SOLD $380
Reece, Edward, Christchurch penny, undated (A.449; L.340b). Even brown patina, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Reece, Edward, Christchurch halfpenny, undated (A.450; L.340c this token). Glossy medium brown patina, nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Reece, Edward, Christchurch halfpenny, undated (A.451; L.340e). Fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,700
Reece, Edward, Christchurch halfpenny, undated (A.452; L.340d). Brown and red, nearly uncirculated and very rare in this condition.
Estimate $750
SOLD $900
Smith, S.Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.470; L.341). Underlying mint bloom, some blotchy toning, uncirculated and very rare in this condition, one of the finest known.
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Smith, S.Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.474; L.341c). Extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $380
Smith, S.Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.475; L.341e). Die cuds on obverse at 1, 2 and 3 o'clock, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Smith, S.Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.477; L.341f). Die cud on obverse at 1-3 o'clock, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Smith, S.Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.478; L.341d). Traces of mint red, good extremely fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $440
Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.497; L.342). Mostly red uncirculated, the finest known.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,700
Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.498; L342a). Red and brown, nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.499; L342b). Red brown patina, good extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.500; L342c). Light crimson grey with hints of red, nearly uncirculated and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Union Bakery Company, Christchurch penny, undated (A.588; L.343). Faded red brown patina, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $600
SOLD $950
United Service Hotel, Auckland, (A.590, 591; L.344, a). Nearly extremely fine; nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240