Catalogue
George V, Melbourne Mint pattern kookaburra square penny, 1919, in cupro-nickel, by D.Richardson (3.99g) (R.type 6, McD.6). Proof-like, brilliant FDC and very rare.
Estimate $35,000
SOLD $30,000
George V, Melbourne Mint pattern kookaburra square penny, 1921, in cupro-nickel by Sir E.B.Mackennal (4.56g) (R.type.12, McD.13). Toned, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $25,000
SOLD $21,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof or specimen halfpenny, 1926. Dark charcoal grey toning, underlying mint red on the reverse, nearly FDC and extremely rare.
Estimate $9,000
SOLD $8,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof Canberra commemorative florin, 1927. FDC and rare, especially in this condition.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $13,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof or specimen halfpenny, 1934. Dark red and blue grey toned, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,400
George V, Melbourne Mint specimen florin, 1934-35 Melbourne Centenary. Nipple visible on rider's breast, light grey tone over subdued mirror-like fields, nearly FDC and very rare in this state.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $3,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1935, penny and halfpenny. Obverse toned, otherwise nearly FDC and rare. (2)
Estimate $8,000
SOLD $10,000
George V, Melbourne Mint proof penny, 1935. Subdued nearly full mint red, fingerprint on reverse, nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $8,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint, proof florin, 1938. Grey toned, underlying brilliance, nearly FDC.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof shilling, 1938. Brilliant FDC.
Estimate $4,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof threepence, 1938. Brilliant, slightest toning, FDC.
Estimate $3,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof threepence, 1938. Nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof halfpenny, 1938. Brilliant mint red, FDC.
Estimate $5,000
Passed in
George VI, Melbourne Mint proof halfpenny, 1939, kangaroo reverse. Brilliant full mint red, carbon spot on temple, otherwise gem FDC and very rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $12,000
Passed in
George VI, Bombay Mint, proof restrike penny, 1942I. Brilliant mint red, FDC.
Estimate $15,000
Passed in
George VI, Bombay Mint, proof restrike halfpenny, 1942I. Brilliant mint red, FDC.
Estimate $15,000
Passed in
George VI, Bombay Mint, proof or specimen penny, 1943I. Cleaned, good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,000
Passed in
George VI, Perth Mint proof penny, 1952. Blue grey and red toned, FDC and very rare.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $3,200
Elizabeth II, Perth Mint, proof halfpenny, 1954. Slight toning on obverse, red brilliant FDC and very rare.
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $5,700
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1955. In blue lucite case with gilt lettering, FDC, the penny full red. (4)
Estimate $750
SOLD $720
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1955. The penny toned, otherwise FDC. (4)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1956. The penny dark toned, otherwise FDC. (5)
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint, proof set 1956. Florin and shilling with some verdigris, penny with spotting on obverse and reverse, nearly extremely fine - nearly FDC. (5)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1957. FDC. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1958. Penny mostly red, FDC. (5)
Estimate $700
SOLD $480
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1959. The bronze brilliant mint red, FDC and very scarce as such. (6)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $800
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1960. In sealed plastic wallet of issue, FDC. (4)
Estimate $400
SOLD $320
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof sets, 1960-63. FDC. (16)
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $920
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1962. FDC. (4)
Estimate $250
SOLD $260
Elizabeth II, Melbourne Mint proof set, 1963. The florin with scratches on Queen's shoulder, some corrosion, very fine - nearly FDC. (4)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160