Catalogue
XII Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, in silver (edge no.4) and aluminium (50mm) (C.1982/10) (2); Mount Morgan Centenary of First Gold Discovery, 1982, in bronze (40mm) (C.1982/21); The Spanish Club Ltd Sydney, 1982, in bronze (51mm) (C.1982/27); another identical but without central wording on reverse (C.1982/27a); S.H.S. Centenary, 1983, in gilt aluminium (47mm) (C.1983/1); Wendouree Rowing Club Centenary, 1983, in gilt bronze and enamel (48mm) (C.1983/3), with pierced suspension hole; Sydney Opera House 10th Anniversary, 1983, in cast zinc (55x35mm) (C.1983/4); G.D. & G. F. Dean Celebrating 25 Years of Service, 1983, in aluminium (40mm) (C.1983/46); The Silver City Pastoral & Agricultural Assn 100 years, 1983, in copper (42mm) (C.1983/55). In coin holders, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Camooweal Centenary, 1984, in copper (47mm) (C.1984/2); Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, 1984, in bronze and silvered bronze (not listed in this metal) (51mm) (C.1984/3) (2); Tube Makers of Australia Limited 50 Years of Manufacturing in Newcastle, 1984, in bronze (44mm) (C.1984/6); Wollongong 150th Anniversary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/7); Rockhampton City Council Passenger Transport 75th Anniversary, 1984, in bronze (40mm) (C.1984/8); Golden Jubilee City of Mildura, 1984, in gilded aluminium (47mm) (C.1984/10); 125th Anniversary of Local Government in Coburg, 1984, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1984/11); 100th Anniversary of the Operations of Mourilyan Sugar Mill, 1984, in bronze (50mm) (C.1984/14); 150th Anniversary of Coal Produced at Plunkett Point Convict Coal Mine, 1984, in bronze (42mm) (C.1984/24); Port Arthur's Convict Railway 150th Anniversary, 1984, in bronze (42mm) (C.1984/25); South West Coin Club First in WA, 1984, in copper and silver (38mm) (C.1984/26) (2). In coin holders, uncirculated. (13)
Estimate $180
SOLD $120
Wagerup Refinery Official Opening, 1984, in aluminium (46mm) (C.1984/27); 125 Years Queensland/Redlands District, 1984, in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1984/32) (2, light gilt and dark gilt); New South Wales Fire Brigades 100 Years, 1984, in cast silvered bronze (42mm) (C.1984/33); Maitland Boys' High School Centenary, 1984, in gilt bronze (43mm) (C.1984/39); Australia Post Award 175th Anniversary of Postal Services in Australia, 1984, in silvered bronze (45mm) (C.1984/52); Capricornia Coin Club, 1985, in silvered bronze and bronze (50mm) (C.1985/1) (2); Strathfield Centenary, 1985, in silvered bronze (51mm) (C.1985/10); Royal Geographical Society of Australasia Queensland, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/13); Border Trek Retracing Surveyor A.C.Gregory's Journey, 1985, in bronze (45mm) (C.1985/14); as previous but different obverse (C.1985/15). In coin holders, uncirculated. (12)
Estimate $180
Passed in
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
Passed in
20th Anniversary of Metropolitan Coin Club, 1985, in copper (edge no.6), bronze (edge no.6), gilt bronze (edge no.C6) and silver (edge no.6) (34mm) (C.1985/5) (5); Commemorative Medallion Northern Territory Police, 1985, in copper (47mm) (C.1985/22); Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race Souvenir Penny, 1985, in silver and bronze (32mm) (C.1985/95) (2); The Gulf Road Copper Carting Re-Enactment, 1986, in copper (32mm) (C.1986/4); 90th Anniversary of the Townsville Harbour Board, 1986, in copper (47mm) (C.1986/13); 3801 Gala Ball, 1986, in silvered bronze (44mm) (C.1986/18); Fitzgerald Reunion & Family History, 1986, in bronze (47mm) (C.1986/19); Halley's Comet Dollar Limited Edition, 1986, in bronze (47mm) (C.1986/32); Suncorp North Queensland Games, 1986, in copper (57mm) (C.1986/47); The Australian Bicentennial International Trade Fair, 1988, in copper (39mm) (C.1988/10a). In packs or capsules except last, uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
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 $80
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 $110
Southern Cross Hotel Melbourne, 25 Years Service With Distinction, 1962-1987, in silver (60mm; 100.33g), by A.J.Parkes. Some hairlines, otherwise toned nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
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 $200
SOLD $220
Australian Bicentennial, the official set of six proof sterling silver medals (each 50mm; 71g) by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988, over 12.5oz ASW. In case of issue with booklet and certificate number 02544, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $200
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, set of six silver medallions by the Royal Australian Mint. In case of issue, FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Elizabeth II, Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, 1988, set of six proof sterling silver medallions (71g, 50mm). Housed in plush green case with certificate number 02686, FDC.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Elizabeth II, Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, 1988, two sets of six proof sterling silver medallions (71g, 50mm). Housed in plush green cases with certificate numbers 01195 and 02007, FDC. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Australian Bicentenary, 1988, issues for Federal Council of Agricultural Societies, in bronze (50mm) (2), one unnamed and in case by Royal Australian Mint, the other inscribed on reverse, '1888-1988/Berry A & H./Centenary Show'; another identical medal but in gilt bronze (40mm); R.A.S. of N.S.W., Royal Easter Show Exhibitor, in gilt bronze (40mm) (5), all unnamed; also Centenary of Federation, Federal Council of Agricultural Societies, 2001, in bronze (50mm), unnamed (in blue satchel). Uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $90
Passed in
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, various commemorative issues, in various base metals, includes following Carlisle types, CB.23 (4, three different metals and one holed at top edge), 24, 26 (2, different metals), 29, 30 (2, different metals), 31 (2, different metals, one of these silver), 33 (2, different metals, one in brass ex Amor being only one), 36 (brass but unplated), 72, 80, 141, 161 (2, different metals, one in bronze ex Amor being only one), 167, 212 (4, three with blank reverse, one of these with suspension ring), 213 (2, different metals), 215 (2, different metals, one of these silver), 232 (2, different metals and one with suspension lug), 251, 261, 329, 330). In coin holders, includes some scarce to rare variations, uncirculated. (35)
Estimate $300
Passed in
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, various commemorative issues, in various base metals, includes following Carlisle types, CB.35 (2), 53, 57, 59 (2, different metals), 137, 158, 159, 160, 283 (2, different metals), also 283 stamped on a 32mm planchet, 284 (3 different metals), 285, 286, 287, 290 (2, different metals), 292, 296, 300, 303a, 325 (3, different metals). In coin holders, some with low mintages, uncirculated. (28)
Estimate $150
Passed in
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, competition and presentation medals, Participation in Grenfell Bicentennial Tennis, in bronze (35mm) (CB.248); Hastings District Baseball Association, in bronze and enamel (52mm) (CB.249), with suspension lug; Municipality of Hastings Sporting Achievement, in base metal and enamel (44mm) (CB.250), with suspension lug; Kiama Municipal Council, in base metal (50mm) (CB.252), with suspension lug; N.S.W.A.S.F. National Championships, Amateur Soccer Federation N.S.W., gilded base metal and enamel (51mm) (CB.255); Newcastle City and Suburban Cricket Association, Bicentennial Cricket Carnival, in bronze (40mm) (CB.256); Council of the Shire of Richmond River, in gilt base metal and enamel (43mm) (CB.257), with suspension ring; Roma & District Lapidary & Mineral Society, 21st Annual & Bicentennial Competition, in silvered base metal (40mm) (CB.258); 2nd Australian Police Australian Football Carnival Wollongong, in bronze (35mm) (CB.259), with suspension ring; Swansea Caves Beach S.L.S.C. Junior Activities, in bronze (51mm) (CB.260), with suspension lug; Golden Oldies Wellington, in gilded base metal and enamel (43mm) (CB.262); Bicentennial Community Fitness Event, Sun-Herald City to Surf I Finished, in bronze (51mm) (CB.281); 14DE88 Sunshine Coast, in silvered base metal (40mm) (CB.326); Auburn Sports Expo, in bronze (44mm) (CB.327), with suspension lug; Hay Shire Council Souvenir, in base metal (40mm) (CB.328) (2, one with suspension lug); Municipality of Holroyd, in base metal and enamel (45mm) (CB.-), with suspension lug; all medals unnamed. Mostly uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Battery of Horse Artillery Sunbury, 1988, in bronze (47mm) (C.1988/33), with suspension ring, unnamed; The Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company Ltd Presentation Medallion, 1988, in bronze (51mm) (C.1988/34); William Joseph Amor Founder/ Amor-Sanders, 1988, in bronze (39mm) (C.1988/37); Powerhouse Australia Opens, 1988, in gilt bronze (32mm) (C.1988/45), in plastic case; 150 Years of European Settlement at Geelong, 1988, in silver (38mm) (C.1988/46, not listed in this finish), edge no.024; Centenary United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, 1988, in gilt bronze (40mm) (C.1988/51); Ermington Public School Centenary, 1988, in cast gilt bronze (50mm) (C.1988/70); Marymount Gold Rush, 1788-1988, in yellow plastic with impressed green print (39mm) (C.1988/76); Hawker De Havilland Bicentennial Export Award Winner, 1988, in copper (49mm) (C.1988/82). The third last with edge cut, the last with some oxidation, otherwise extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (9)
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
Katoomba to Mittagong Inaugural Walk, 1989, in bronze 38mm); Knoll AG Schering Pty Limited, 50th Anniversary, 1989, in gilt bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'B.Boston'; Beerburrum State School, Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Queensland, 1999, in oxidised steel (45x52mm), with suspension ring; Vienna Woods State School, 10th Anniversary, 1995, in copper (35mm); 140th Shipwreck Anniversary, Dunbar and James Johnson, 1997, in blackened cupro nickel (40x45.5mm), with suspension ring; Centenary of Rail to the Manning, 2013, in oxidised silvered bronze (39mm); Sydney Tower 10th Anniversary, undated (1991), in gilt bronze (36mm) and in aluminium bronze (36mm) (2), all medals feature Sydney Tower on obverse and reverse design of Sydney Harbour scene including bridge and Opera House; State Rail Pacific 3801, undated, in gilt bronze (42mm). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $80
Passed in
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 $200
SOLD $130
Commemorative and souvenir medals, (1980s-2000s), Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Australia, undated, souvenir medal in gilt (31mm); Criterion House Ballaarat (sic) 1862, David Jones Proprietor, in silver (32mm), in case with certificate; Australian Bushranger Ben Hall Shot 1862, in cupro nickel (?) with lacquered photo of Hall attached above centre (oval 40.5x66.5mm), with hole at top for loop; Page's Line Royal Mail Day Coach, Tasmania Midlands Highway, commemorative Day Token in bronze (35mm), with leaflet; Duyfken 1606 replica medal, in bronze (38mm), with keyring attachment fitted; Kiandra Mail Delivery 1909, souvenir medal in cupro nickel (38mm) with suspension ring; ULLR Thredbo, undated in zinc (33mm octagonal), with suspension lug; Early Australian Skier, undated, in zinc (27mm), with suspension ring; Gold Museum - Ballarat/Peter Lalor, undated, in gilt bronze (33mm), in pack; City of Liverpool 175th Anniversary, (1985), in gilt (32mm), on card; South Australia Foundation of Province, (c1986), in fine silver (22mm), in pack; Daily Telegraph souvenir medals, XIV Commonwealth Games, 1990, in cupro nickel (27mm) (8); National Parks and Wildlife Foundation (NSW) sponsor's medal, Lord Howe Island, undated, in bronze (32mm), on cards (2); Celebrate the Year 2000, limited edition lapel badge (20mm), by Tasmedals, on card; 100 Years of Federation, 2001, in bronze (38mm); Centenary of Federation, 2001, in bronze (38mm), in pack for Primary School Students; Municipality of Shellharbour Celebrating 150 Years, 2009, in oxidised silvered bronze (38mm). A few very fine but mostly uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $100
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 $70
The Commonwealth Bank, gold commemorative penny (1992) (16.95g of .916 fine gold). In case of issue with certificate 336, FDC.
Estimate $700
SOLD $640
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 $60
Passed in
Federation Flowers Collection, 2001, antique silver finish (2oz, 50mm) by Royal Australian Mint, featuring the floral emblem of each State and Territory (8); Australian War Memorial 1992 Issues, Battle of Long Tan 25th Anniversary (5.3oz, 70mm) in .925 sterling silver, Vietnam Memorial (4.5oz, 70mm) in bronze. The eight floral medals in individual wood and leather cases, the others in cases of issue with certificates, FDC. (10)
Estimate $320
SOLD $200
Anzac Memorial, Hyde Park Sydney, commemorative medallion, 2009, in gilt (29mm), in official folder of issue with Order of Service for official opening. Uncirculated.
Estimate $50
Passed in
First World War Collection, proof-like (16.5g, 35.2mm), .333 silver commemorative medals by Maquarie Mint, set of sixteen, portraying WWI themes; Kiribati, mint ten dollars, We Will Remember Them 2012, 2015; Nauru, mint ten dollars, WWI Commemorative 2011; other items include WWI replica of Victory Cross, Rising Sun badge, lapel pin, playing cards, paper documentation. The first item in prestige black plastic case of issue with certificates, the others in green Macquarie Mint collection tin, uncirculated - FDC. (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sydney 225th Anniversary Collection, proof-like (28g, 40mm), silver plated commemorative medals by Macquarie Mint, set of twenty three, featuring iconic architectural landmarks. In prestige black plastic case of issue with certificates, FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $100
World War I, souvenir penny commemoratives Australia in the Great War, 1914-1918, album of 24 for 1914; album of 24 for 1915, pin, two up set, also USA Shawnee Tribe, one ounce silver souvenir dollars 2002 (2), 2003 (2), all different (Australia one ounce prices over $500), also Australia Hutt River Province mint album Battle of Desert Storm, 1991 medals (30). Uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $250
SOLD $300