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The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, proof set of six medallions in sterling silver (ASW = 12.50 ounces). FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300
Australian Bicentenary medals, includes C./Bicent.156, 157, 178 in folder of issue, 232 variety without suspender, 233, 290, 299 in nickel silver; also Australia Bicentenary 1788-1988, struck uniface bracteate style in oxidised copper (63mm); Kodak Sesqui Commemorative, 1992, in cupro nickel (39mm) (2), obverse features The Charlotte in Botany Bay in 1788; also 4 (two of theses identical) drink coasters in cork and enamel featuring scenes of Captain Cook's arrival. Good very fine - uncirculated. (14)
Estimate $120
Passed in
Australian Bicentenary, 1788-1988, in bronze (45mm) (C./Bicent.3) (4), reverse with floral scene; another but reverse with floral scene and inscription panel (C./Bicent.4) (4). In cases of issue, all slide on cardboard covers marked, medals uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $90
Passed in
The Sun-Herald City To Surf, I Finished, Bicentennial 1988, in bronze (50mm); another 20th Anniversary Run, 1990, in bronze and enamel (51mm), with suspension ring; another, 1993, in darkened bronze (40mm), with suspension ring; another being 25th Anniversary Run, 1995, in cupro-nickel (35mm), with suspension ring; Gosford Shire's 150th Birthday, 1973, in gilt aluminium (52mm) (C.1973/2), reverse features surfboard rider, with unofficial pierced hole with suspension ring; Commonwealth Games Auckland, Commemorative Games Medallion, 1990, in gilt aluminium (32mm). Extremely fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, in bright bronze (56x74x3mm) (C./Bicent.1); another, but a specimen strike in dark bronze (56x74x4mm), with variation to reverse legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived'. Uncirculated, the second rare as believed to be only 4 struck. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $180
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, solid steel tiered cylinder being the die for the reverse of the medal but with variation to legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived' (approx 104x67.5mm; 3.84kg) (cf C./Bicent.1), on the side of the lower half of the die is impressed, 'EZH' and in white paint, 'F'. Uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $250
SOLD $210
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, trial lead strike of the reverse but with variation to legend, 'Anchored' instead of 'Arrived', struck in lead (approx 64x82mm) (cf C./Bicent.1). Uncirculated and rare, believed to be only 4 medals struck.
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
Arthur Phillip Esq, The First Fleet, 1788, trial lead strikes of the obverse (approx 82x78mm) and reverse (approx 85x80mm) (C./Bicent.1), both with date scratched on the reverse, '14=6=1989', also two partial strikings of the obverse design on hand operated screw press (one 58x56mm and the other 36mm). Good very fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $90
School and sports medals, includes Castle Hill High School inscribed, 'Yr 12 1991/Academic Awards/1st 2U French/S Bambic', other unnamed medals for Hurstville High School Clark Medal, North Sydney Boys High School Award of Merit, St Joseph's Marist Brothers Nth Fitzroy, The Armidale School, Westfields Sports High Sport Study Service Talent; sports medals for A.F.A.R.S (Australian Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters) Queensland Chapter Roller Skating Championships (5, gilt, silvered [2], bronze [2]), QIF (Queensland Indoor Federation of Roller Skating?), Official badge, Caltex Best All Rounder, Lansdowne Zone Sport Blue; also Rockhampton Agricultural Society Centenary Show 1973 badge. A few in cases, mostly uncirculated. (15)
Estimate $150
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The A.F.U.L.E. (Australian Federated Union Locomotive Enginemen), commemorative badge, 1883-1993, die trials or mould castings in silver (13) and bronze (2) plus the rubber mould created for the original membership badges of the NSW Locomotive Engine Drivers, Firemen and Cleaner's Association. A unique lot, uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Australian Federated Union Locomotive Enginemen, a series of specimen restrikes for each state and the Commonwealth (2) in 925 fine silver (edge stamped) and bronze, in 2x2 holders on a plastic page (Smith 91, 316-322). As struck, uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
The Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen, commemorative badges, 1883-1993, in silver, antiqued or oxidised silver and 9ct gold (16.5g), numbered 4. In cases of issue with certificates, uncirculated, the gold very rare. (3)
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Numismatic Association of Victoria, 50th Anniversary, 1946-1996, medallion in oxidised silver (38mm), and gilded bronze (38mm), both with edge number 001. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Sydney 2000 Sports Mascot Medallion Booklets, each features gilt and enamel medallion (38mm), includes Aquatics, Athletics, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Equestrian, Football, Hockey, Gymnastics (2), Tennis; also Sydney 2000 Sports Mascot Medallion and Pin Booklet, each features gilt and enamel medallion (38mm) and a gilt and enamel badge, includes Baseball, Cycling, Equestrian, Football, Hockey, Tennis; also mint five dollars, 1994 Enfranchisement, 1996 Bradman in Westpac holder; mint one dollar, 1992 Barcelona (in RAM Souvenir Token pack); Kodak NSW Holey Dollar medal in copper (31mm) (C.1988/18), in card of issue. Uncirculated. (21)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Various medals and medalets, mostly in base metal, c1850-1940. Fine - very fine. (85)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Various medals and medalets, mostly in base metal, 1879-1955. Fine - very fine. (17)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Miscellaneous medalets, check pieces, including foreign, all in a box, noted Hanks & Lloyd penny and halfpenny. Poor - extremely fine. (approx 50)
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Various medals and medalets, mostly base metal, 1887-1987. Fine - very fine. (22)
Estimate $60
SOLD $80
Various medals and medalets, mostly in base metal, 1867-1951. Fine - very fine. (17)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Medals, badges and checks, c1800s-1980s, a large quantity including several multiples, also a few Australian pennies and halfpennies, all stored on plastic coin pages. Poor - uncirculated. (approx 120)
Estimate $150
SOLD $280
Badges, includes a large number of tinnies, several larger size issues, also various stick-pin badges, many of these for Red Cross and war related issues, also a star shaped badge for Phantom Ranger Deputy, and a Tin Hat Day badge and NES Warden badge in silvered and enamel. Fine - uncirculated. (approx 75)
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Coronation and Jubilee medals and medalets, various types and regions, Queen Victoria - George VI. Fine - very fine. (24)
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Commemorative and military related, medals and medalets, mostly base metal issues to commemorate various Australian military campaigns from Boer War to WW II. Fine - extremely fine. (15)
Estimate $60
SOLD $200
Voluntary Workers Assocn, Life Member badge, in gold and enamel (9ct; 7.76g; 25x25mm), by Amor, ring top suspension, reverse inscribed, 'P.V.C.Powell/No.12'.Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Royal Humane Society Of NSW, silver medal, unnamed. No ribbon, nicely toned extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $130
Protestant Alliance Friendly Society Of Australasia, in gold (9ct; 7.79g; 28x31mm), by Angus & Coote, scroll and ring top suspension, unnamed. Good very fine.
Estimate $220
SOLD $200
NSW Country Press Ass'n, badge in gilt and enamel (28x28mm), by G.A.Miller & Sons, Sydney, small lug on back; BDGC (Bonnie Doon Golf Club), a vintage badge handcrafted in voided silver (23x22.5mm), by Wager, pin-back. Very fine - extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Medal decorated trays, featuring a Royal Shipwreck Relief Humane Society of N.S.W. Bronze Medal without suspension, set into the centre of a scooped, circular brass tray (approx 12.5cm), possibly for use as an ashtray, the medal unnamed; another medal being a New South Wales Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in bronze similarly set into an identical brass tray. Both medals with remnants of cleaning compound in lettering, otherwise fine - very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Agricultural and miscellaneous pins and badges, an assortment, including Royal Agricultural society of NSW badges (8); Charolais and Angus badges (5), and more. Fine. (19)
Estimate $50
SOLD $300
Stock agricultural prize medals, three cows design as used in NSW and Queensland, in silver (45mm), by J,Moore; three sheep design as used in NSW, Queensland and South Australia, in silver (45mm), by J.Moore; three pigs design as used in NSW and Queensland, in silver (45mm), by J.Moore, all medals unnamed. The first dark toned, the second with hairlines, a few edge nicks and some digs on reverse, the third with hairlines and some edge nicks, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $380