Catalogue
George V, Waitangi proof set, 1935, crown, halfcrown, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence. In card case of issue, toned nearly FDC and rare. (6)
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $9,500
George V, halfcrown, 1935. Good very fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
George V - George VI, halfcrown 1934, 1943; florin, 1943; sixpence, 1945; threepences, 1940, 1941 (2); halfpenny, 1942. Nearly extremely fine - good extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
George V - George VI, crown 1949, halfcrown 1940 Centennial, florin, shilling, sixpence and threepence 1933, penny and halfpenny 1941. Cleaned, very fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $70
SOLD $60
George V - Elizabeth II, 1933-1964, various issues from 1957 halfcrown to halfpenny 1964, each in 2x2 holder described includes crown 1953. Fine - uncirculated. (28)
Estimate $150
Passed in
George VI, threepence, 1942 missing dot after date. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
Passed in
George VI, pennies, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949. Nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
George VI, proof halfpenny, 1949 (KM.20). Obverse toned, FDC.
Estimate $650
SOLD $1,950
George VI - Elizabeth II, halfcrowns, 1947, 1950, 1951 (2), 1962, 1963. Good very fine - nearly uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1976-79, 1980 (2), 1981 (2), 1982 (2), 1983 (2), 1984 (2), 1985 (2), 1986 (2), 1987; mint sets, 1969-70, 1977, 1978 (2), 1980; mixed dates mint base metal commemorative dollars, in perspex (28). Uncirculated - FDC. (53)
Estimate $350
SOLD $370
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1991, 1993 (2); mint sets, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1985, 1989 (3), 1990, 1991 (2), 1992 (3), 1993 (2), 1994, 1995, also 1990 six coin set (2); Kiwi dollar collection, 1990 (2); four coin set, Expo 1992 (3); five dollar coin, 1991 Rugby World Cup; New Zealand Currency Collection, six coin set (3) includes 1983 proof silver dollar, by Pacific Coin Company; one dollar coin, 1974 and note set (2) in M.R.Roberts wallets. In cases or packs of issue, the 1993 proof sets with soiled satin lining, some outer card covers damaged, fine - uncirculated. (33)
Estimate $230
SOLD $200
Elizabeth II, proof silver dollars, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 (2), 1981 (2), 1982 (2), 1983 (2), 1984 (2), 1985, 1986 (2), 1987. FDC. (19)
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Elizabeth II, Celebration of Sport Silver Dollar Series, proof sterling silver dollars, four coin set, 1989. FDC.
Estimate $80
SOLD $90
New Zealand International Exhibition, (Christchurch), 1882, in silver (35.5mm) (M.1882/25), no maker, reverse inscribed, 'Wm Crozier/Moorna/For/Wool'. A few oxidation spots on obverse, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $400
Queen Victoria Jubilee, Lyttleton's Celebration, 1887, in gilt (31mm) (M.1887/3), pierced hole at top; Auckland Industrial Exhibition, 1898-9, in silvered (17mm) (M.1898-99/3), pierced hole at top; Bi-Centenary of the Re-Discovery of New Zealand by James Cook, 1969, in bronze (42mm) (M&P.1969/2); James Cook Bi-Centenary, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1969, in bronze and another in bright copper (33mm) (M&P.1969/4) (2); Auckland Coin and Medal Convention, 1971, in aluminium (32mm) (M&P.1971/8); Bi-Centenary of Cook's Second Voyage, Hawke's Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, in antique bronze (38.5mm) (M&P.1972/1); New Zealand mint fifty cents, 1969, edge marked 'Cook Bi-Centenary 1769 - 1969'. Fine - uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
T.K.A.C., 1907, 15ct gold fob medal (10.81g) by Beaver (A.Beaver, Dunedin) 'Members/75yds/Won by/J.Martin'. Very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $480
Amalgamated Society Railway Servants of NZ, in gold (9ct; 7.47; 26mm), no maker, scroll and ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'Presented/To/Mr. C.Lobb./Chairman/Stratford Branch/1922-23'. Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $240
SOLD $240
Medalets, 1882-1919, quantities of common issues, mostly attributed in 2x2 holders with Morel numbers, also medallions Canterbury 1950 Centenary in bronze (still in original wrapping) (15), tinnies, one 1949 Royal Tour souvenir; communion tokens (23), checks including Timaru bread and a large quantity of 1901 Royal Visit, Dunedin Tramways in aluminium (approx 300), a run of about 40 four generations cupro-nickel medalets and New Zealand scenes cigarette cards by W.D. & H.O.Wills (total 7.3kg). Fair - uncirculated. (100s)
Estimate $800
SOLD $1,500
New Zealand Centennial, N.Z. Numismatic Society, 1940, in bronze (38mm) (M.1940/1), by M&K (Mayer & Kean). Some surface marks, otherwise toned extremely fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
British Empire Games 1950, Auckland, New Zealand, Participant's Medal in bronze (51mm), reverse inscribed, 'S.E.Langstone'. Dark toned and spotty toning on reverse, otherwise nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $380
Cook Bi-Centenary, Australia 1770-1970, New Zealand 1769-1969, test strike of medal in bronze (35.3mm) (M&P.1969/7), struck off centre and reverse with 45 degree rotation; another test strike in bronze (34mm) (M&P.1969/7), also with 45 degree rotation of reverse and double struck on base lettering, both medals are variants of Carlisle 1970/2. Some oxidation spots, otherwise good very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
New Zealand National Stamp Exhibition, Tarapex 1969, in silver with gold ship overlay (42mm), inscribed on reverse 'Division 5 Class B, Mrs P.L.Turnbull'; another in silver (42mm) inscribed on reverse 'Division 5 Class H, Mrs P.L.Turnbull'; National Stamp Exhibition, 1972, Welpex '72, in gold (9ct, 40g, 42mm) inscribed on reverse 'Division 5 Class B, Mrs P.L.Turnbull'; together with Interphil 76, May 29 to June 6, 1976, in silver (48mm) inscribed on reverse 'Phyllis Turnbull'. The third medal with small area with scratches on obverse and reverse, very fine - extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,250
South Polar Diamond Anniversary, undated, in silvered (35mm), in Canterbury Museum Centennial Appeal Antarctic Wing 1971/72 card holder, this autographed on both sides by the designer, James Berry, on one side is penned, 'Designs & models by/James Berry/1971/Struck at the Franklin Mint, U.S.A.', and on the other side, 'To Horace Benson/with best wishes from/Jim Berry/Feb.1975'. Medal uncirculated, card with wear to edges and a few cracks.
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Mason Struthers & Co Ltd, Christchurch, advertising tinnies for Alfa Laval Cream Separators (2, one large [38.5mm] and one small [25mm]), another for "Iron Ace" Farm & Garden Implements (25mm); and Islington Fertilisers (25mm), all tinnies have the reverse printed advertising inserts for the Australasian Office of Rae, Munn & Gilbert, Melbourne intact. A few tone spots, otherwise good very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
New Zealand, Milk Tokens, a comprehensive collection neatly described and attributed to Carter numbers on 2x2 holders in three albums, sold with collector's marked copy of 'New Zealand Milk Tokens, Catalogued appendices' by Michael and Julie Carter, Brisbane 2006, some rare and unlisted varieties, some metal, majority plastic, plus paper types. Fine - uncirculated. (800+)
Estimate $400
SOLD $800