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Melbourne, Victoria, Centenary of the Opening of the first steam railway in Australia, 1954 (2), in silver (38mm, 38.6g) and bronze (C.1954/14); XVI Olympics Melbourne, 1956, in silver (38mm, 37.3g) (C.1956/6); Centenary of the Melbourne GPO, 1959 (2) in silver (38mm, 36.9g) and bronze (C.1959/4) all issued by the Numismatic Association of Victoria; together with Burke & Wills centenary, 1960 in bronze (38mm) issued by the City of Melbourne; Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, proof medal in copper (38mm) by Stokes (C.1980/8); Australia's Bicentennial International Trade Fair, 1988, proof medal (2) in silver (38mm, 31.3g) and bronze, by Stokes (C.1988/10a). Nearly extremely fine - FDC. (9)
Estimate $120
SOLD $320
The Amateur Athletic Union Of Australia, prize medal in gilt bronze (45mm), by Nissen, Bris, reverse inscribed, 'R.A.Vagg/10,000 Metres/C.C.C'ship/35m.20s./26-8-61.'. A few small oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $40
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Rockhampton Capricana Festival, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1966, in aluminium (35mm) (C.1966/14); James Cook Bi-Centenary Coin Exhibition/Australian Numismatic Society, 1970, in Queensland Beechwood (40mm) (C.1970/30); 60th Anniversary of the Society, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1973, in silver (35mm) (C.1973/5) (scarce); Commemorating the 25th Year of the Accession of Her Majesty on the Occasion of the N.A.V.'s 500th Meeting, 5th April 1977, in silver with vapour blasted finish (38mm) (C.1977/9); Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1932-1982, in bronze (34mm) (C.1982/11); The Australian Numismatic Society, Society Special Service Award, undated, in bronze (34mm), unnamed; 20th Anniversary Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney, 1985, in copper, bronze, gilded and silver (34mm) (C.1985/5) (4), the gilded with edge number 'C4.', the other three with edge number '44'. The timber issue with a stain on both sides, otherwise uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
SOLD $140
Commemorating the Inauguration of the First Nickel Mine at Kambalda, Western Australia, 1967, in nickel (37mm) (C.1967/8); Qantas, 10th Anniversary of First Jets Across the Pacific, 1969, in bronze (41mm) (C.1969/7), by A.J.Parkes; Highway to the Murchison Completion, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/49); Western Australian Government Railway Commission, Inauguration of "The Indian Pacific" Passenger Service, 1970, in silvered (51mm) (C.1970/61); Barrier Highway, Department of Main Roads, New South Wales, 1972, in silver (65.50g) and others in bronze (2) (44mm) (C.1972/3) (3); Official Opening Como Rail Bridge, 1972, in aluminium and another in bronze (36mm) (C.1972/7) (2); modern issue tokens for Hopwood's Punt Echuca, one penny, 1857/Bridge Hotel, 1858, in copper (31.5mm), also Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Series One, Southward & Sumpton, no value, in copper (35mm). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $80
SOLD $220
Numismatic Association of Australia, Australian Explorer Series, James Cook, 1967, silver (51mm, 58.8g) and bronze (C.C/1); George Bass, 1968, in silver (51mm, 64.4g) and bronze (C.G/2); John Oxley, 1969, in silver (51mm, 64.5g) and bronze (C.J/1); Charles Stuart, 1970, in silver (51mm, 65.1g) and bronze (C.C/4); together with Burke & Wills centenary, 1960 (2) (38mm) in sterling silver and bronze (C.1960/4); Sir John Franklin, Arctic Explorer, 1987, uniface medal in bronze (64mm) by Hafner Mint (C.1987/5, McN 78). The Explorer medals in cases, good extremely fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $200
SOLD $250
Captain James Cook, Numismatic Association of Victoria, c1967, in bronze (51mm) (C.C/1), by K.G.Luke, Melb; Captain James Cook, Bi-Centenary of Landing in Australia, Melbourne Numismatic Society, 1970, in oxidised silver (38mm) (C.1970/5), by Stokes; Captain James Cook, Australia Bicentenary, 1970, in cast bronze (51mm) (C.1970/25); James Cook, Navigator, Killed by the Indians at O'Why-Hee, 1979, in silver (94.07g) and also in bronze (2) (57mm) (C.1979/8) (3), the first bronze issue impressed on the edge, '*The Metropolitan Coin Club Of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 * No.144 *' and the second as previous but 'No.146'. Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
King's Cup, Fiftieth Anniversary, Australian Eight-Oared Championship, 1969, in gilt (64mm) (C.1969/9), by Stokes; 50th Anniversary of Historic Flight of Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith, 1969, in bronze (51mm) (C.1969/10); Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788-1988, in bronze (55x73mm) (C./Bicent.1). Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $90
Bicentenary, James Cook, The Australian Numismatic Society, 1970, in bronze (45x65mm) (C.1970/4); Shire of Shoalhaven, Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Celebration, 1970, in bronze (38mm) (C.1970/27); James Cook, Captain Cook's Cottage, Numismatic Association of Victoria, 1979, in bronze (50x38mm) (C.1979/9); Captain James Cook, H.M.S.Endeavour, (1979), in silvered and another in bronze (48mm) (C.1979/59) (2); Captain James Cook R.N.F.R.S, Numismatic Association of Victoria, (1979), in silver (51mm) (C.C/1), edge number 84 (100 issued). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $200
Captain Cook Bi-Centenary, 1970, Awarded By Hurstville Municipal Council, struck uniface in bronze, gilded and silvered (78x53mm) (C.1970/20), all unnamed. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Capt. James Cook R.N., Aust. Bi-Centennary (sic), 1970, in bronze, oxidised silver, silver, and gilded bronze (57mm) (C.1970/24), by Amor, edges inscribed, '5th Anniversary Of Metropolitan Coin Club April 1970 G.H.B. W.J.M' with bronze 'No. 44', oxidised silver 'No.216', silver 'No. S6', and gilded bronze 'No. C8'. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
Capt. James Cook R.N., Aust. Bi-Centennary (sic), 1970, in bronze, (57mm) (C.1970/24), by Amor, edge inscribed, 'Submission Sample'; also a uniface lead striking of the reverse central design of the above medal without the legend (irregular shape 61x64mm). Uncirculated and rare. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Captain Cook medals and medalets, various Shire and Municipal issues including Shire of Sutherland with ribbons (C.1970/34) (5, one with clipped edge), and Sutherland Cronulla Railway (C.1939/5) with ribbon, another Sutherland Shire award medal in silvered (38mm) (C.1970/33), also RAOB - GAB Cook Commemoratives (C.1970/42) (3) one with enamel in green, one in dark green and one almost black, and another almost identical medal (C.1970/41) with green enamel but with ribbon suspender brooch bar marked 'Mackay Lodge No.34' with reverse inscribed, 'Bro. W.S.Baker, R.O.H., Cook Bi-Centenary Nth Qld Track & Field Games set of three in gilt, silvered and bronze (45mm) (C.1970/21) (3), several other issues. The last set of three cleaned of oxidation marks, otherwise overall very fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Australia, 1770 - 1970, in gold (9ct; 12.83g; 37mm) (C./-), in Jewelcrest case. Uncirculated.
Estimate $450
SOLD $400
The Council Of The Municipality Of Rockdale, Centennial presentation medal, 1971, in bronze, gilded and silvered (46x51mm) (C.1971/13) (3), all unnamed; To Commemorate The Opening Of Dampier Decca, 1972, in copper (57mm) (C.1972/10); Pass Of Victoria Sesqui-Centenary, 1982, in copper plated pewter (58mm) (C.1982/15); School Of Medicine, The University of Sydney, 1983, in silvered (52mm) (C.1983/12). A few toned, the second last with a small metal flaw near lower reverse edge, otherwise extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Numismatic Societies, Numismatic Society of Victoria, 25th anniversary, 1971 (2) in bronze and silvered (38mm) (C.1971/12); Numismatic Society of South Australia, golden jubilee, 1976 in hallmarked silver (45mm, 60.3g) by the Popjoy Mint England (C.1976/11); Geelong Numismatic Society, 150 years of European settlement in Geelong, 1986, in bronze (38mm) (C.1986/29); Australian Numismatic Society, NSW, 75th anniversary, 1988, in silver (32mm) (C.1988/21); Perth Numismatic Society, 25th anniversary, 1990, Perth Mint one ounce medal (32mm); Tasmanian Numismatic Society, Hobart Coin & Medal Fair, 1991, token No.084; Numismatic Society of South Australia, NAA International Coin Fair, Adelaide, 1992, medal in silver gilt (51mm), edge stamped 'silver 999' with descriptive card and handwritten note 'This is to certify that this gilt silver 999 medal is unique, signed Maurice Keain, Designer'; Numismatic Association of Victoria, 50th anniversary, 1996 (2) in silver and copper gilt, with certificates numbered 1/19 and 1/37; Camperdown Coin Collectors Club, 100 years of Camperdown Clock Tower, 1997 (30mm); Queensland Numismatic Society, 15 years celebration, 2001, in copper (32mm); Numismatic Society of Victoria, diamond jubilee, 2006, silvered (38mm); together with NAV, badge, spoon and large tin badge. Some medals cased, third medal toned, nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Australian Numismatic Society, undated, in silver (44mm), reverse, For Distinguished Service To Numismatics and inscribed, 'W.J.Mira M.B., B.S./1972'; Paul Simon Memorial Award, undated, in bronze (67mm), by Michael Meszaros, edge inscribed, 'W.J.D.Mira - N.S.W. - 22'10'77 - No 2.', in case of issue; M.C.C. (Metropolitan Coin Club), 1980, in silver (34mm), reverse inscribed, 'W.J.Mira/Honorary Life Member/1980', in Amor, Sydney case of issue; Malaysia, proof ringgit, 1976 25th Anniversary - Employee Provident Fund, also mint issue (KM.13) (2); proof ringgit, 1976 3rd Malaysian 5-Year Plan, also mint issue (KM.16) (2); proof ringgit, 1977 9th Southeast Asian Games, also mint issue (KM.22) (2), the proofs in cases of issue with certificates and on the lid lining of each case is a personal message 'To: Bill Mira/In Remembrance/Kuala Lumpur 9-9-77/fondest regards (and name of sender)'; also Malaysian Numismatic Society membership badge. Uncirculated - FDC. (10)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Medallic History of Australia, first edition gold on sterling silver proof set of sixty medals (45mm, each 39.32 g) issued in 1972 by Stokes and designed by James Berry and housed in an impressive six-page album, ten medals on each page (total weight 2.360 kg = 70.25 ounces pure silver). FDC. (60)
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $1,800
Royal Visit, Opening of the Sydney Opera House, .750 fine gold medals (2) (31mm) (total 46.65g) by Matthey Garrett (c.1973/16, 17). In case of issue with certificate 0413, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,000
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, Mawson, Davis, Casey, winterer's medal in bronze (54mm), by Royal Australian Mint for Department Of Science, edge inscribed, 'F.Reid Casey 1974'. Oxidation on obverse and edge, otherwise very fine/nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Stuart Devlin Birds of Australia, 1978, set of fifty proof sterling silver medals (each 36mm; 18g; total weight 28.93oz), by Franklin Mint 1978. In fitted maroon album with certificate and accompanying smaller album with details of each bird medal, one of only 377 sets, FDC. (50)
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,000
James Cook, Kill'd By The Indians At O'Why-Hee, 1979, set of three in bronze, silver and gilded (57mm) (C.1979/8) (3), edges impressed, '* The Metropolitan Coin Club Of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 *' the bronze and silver 'No. 4 *', and the gilded, 'No. C 4 *'. In case of issue, uncirculated. (set of 3)
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, medals (C.1980/8 silver and bronze), (C.1980/31 bronze), (C.1980/33 silver and bronze); Australian Bicentennial, International Trade Fair, Melbourne, 1988 in copper (C.1988/10a). Three medals cased, uncirculated - FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $130
Bar Gold, Sydney Australia, 1980, one ounce fine gold, the Perth Mint, Australia (36mm). Proof-like, nearly FDC.
Estimate $2,400
SOLD $2,200
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, Macquarie Island, winterer's medal in bronze (54mm), by Royal Australian Mint for Department Of Science & Technology, edge inscribed, 'P.Fittock 1981', in case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Rescue Of Eliza Fraser, 1836-1986, in bronze (57mm) (C.1986/46), by Amor. Uncirculated and scarce, only 50 issued in bronze.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Australian Bicentennial, 1988, six silver medallion set by the Royal Australian Mint. In case of issue with certificate 01639, FDC.
Estimate $350
SOLD $240
Ammunition Factory Footscray, Centenary, 1988, medal in bronze designed by Michael Meszaros, (60mm) (illustrated); Commonwealth Small Arms Factory Lithgow, 50th Anniversary medallions, 1912-1982, (31mm), bronzed (8), nickel plated (2); 75th Anniversary uniface medallion in bronze, 1912-1987, (45mm). Extremely fine and scarce. (11)
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Australia's Bicentennial, 1988, assorted medals and medallions, in various metals, many unlisted in Carlisle, includes Stokes Mint boxed set of three proof sterling silver medallions (39mm each, total weight 93.8g) edges numbered 0006, commemorating the Royal Visit 1988; Geelong Numismatic Society (2) in bronze and silver (38mm) both edges numbered 030; John M Chapman Collection (2), in silver and bronze (47mm) (C.1988/83) edge numbered 19 and 26; Numismatic Association of Victoria issue (2), Landing at Sydney Cove, in silver and bronze (oval 68x40mm), edge numbered 009 and 081; Australian Chamber of Manufactures, in sterling silver (45mm) by Stokes, with Resolution Adventure reverse; Hafner Mint, Two Centuries of Achievement, in bronze (2) (47mm); Schmeling Artvideo Australia, in bronze (2) (47mm); also Great Britain, Sailing of the First Fleet to Australia, in gilt (51mm) (Eimer 2155). Most medallions in cases or wallets of issue, last medal with spotting around edge, extremely fine - FDC. (17)
Estimate $200
SOLD $350
Perth Mint, coloured Bird medallion series (1995), sets (6) of five one ounce silver medallions, cased with certificates; Australia one ounce silver Koalas 1997 (2) in printed holders by Downies. Uncirculated - FDC. (32)
Estimate $800
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Official Australian Elvis Presley collectors coin, proof .9999 gold one ounce, 1996 (33mm) obverse Elvis, reverse, 'Love Me' above a teddy bear. Limited edition No 11 of 25 in presentation case of issue with certificate, FDC.
Estimate $2,550
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