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James Cook Navigator, medal in silver (57mm) and another in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8) (Klenman 102), obverse bust of Captain Cook looking to the left and reverse with a scene of Indians killing Captain Cook at "O'Why-Hee", silver medal edge impressed, "The Metropolitan Coin Club Of Sydney * 1728 – 1978 *** 1779 – 1979 * No. 80*", the bronze medal with the same impressed details but no No. The silver medal with edge test mark at base and the bronze issue with small nick on Cook's forehead, otherwise uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $250
SOLD $150
Captain James Cook, 1728-1779, (44mm; proof .999 fine silver), the 14th commemorative medal issued by Britannia Commemorative Society Ltd, design by Thomas Lo Medico, both copies in sealed plastic cases. FDC. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Captain James Cook medals, UK, in silver, includes Captain James Cook RN 1728-1779 (44mm) (Klenman 86), by G.Colley, Captain Cook Navigator Extraordinary (43mm) (Klenman 92), ex Mountbatten Series, both in plastic holders. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Capitaine Cook, 1728-1779, French medal in oxidized silvered bronze (81.5mm; 200g), obverse with image of Captain Cook half facing left and with impressed signature of Helene Guastalla, reverse, an Antarctic scene. Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
James Cook University of North Queensland, uniface medal in bronze (51mm), unawarded. Toned uncirculated.
Estimate $100
Passed in
Numismatic Association of Australia Inc, Brisbane, 2013, in antique silver (38.35mm), obverse features Captain Cook presenting a medal to a Tasmanian aboriginal in 1777, with information card, only 20 issued in antique silver. Uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Captain James Cook, an assortment of mostly commemorative medals and coins, all base metal, relating to Captain Cook, all relatively modern, also containing a small proportion of other paraphernalia relating to Cook. Mostly in cases and packs of issue, fine - uncirculated. (26)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Australia 200 Years Collection of Medals, two identical sets of 20 medals, one with attached The Spirit of Australia booklet, both sets with a medal featuring Captain Cook; also New Zealand, 15 Great All Black Captains, a collection of 15 medals, all medals mounted in folder holders. Uncirculated. (3 sets)
Estimate $50
Passed in
Captain James Cook, includes coins for Cook Islands, a sterling silver proof seven and a half dollars, 1973 (KM.10) for Bicentenary of Cook's Discovery of the Hervey Islands and a sterling silver proof two and a half dollars, 1973 (KM.9) for James Cook's Second Pacific Voyage. In case of issue, this with foxing on lid lining, the coins FDC. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Captain James Cook, includes Cook related issue from Cook Islands, proof silver five dollars, 1978 (KM.20) and New Zealand, proof dollar, 1970 (KM.43), both in cases of issue. FDC. (2)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Captain James Cook, New Zealand proof set featuring Captain Cook's ship, Endeavour, 1983; New Zealand mint sets all featuring items relevant to Captain Cook, 1969, 1970, 1983, 1992, 1994 (2). Some folders with foxing or ageing, otherwise uncirculated – FDC. (7)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Captain James Cook, New Zealand proof and mint coins all featuring items relevant to Captain Cook, includes proof silver dollars, 1933-1983 (2), uncirculated dollars, 1969(3, one in official holder), 1983 in official holder; medal for James Cook Bi-Centenary, 1969, in silver (33mm) (Klenman 35), issued by Hawkes Bay and Gisborne Savings Bank. All cases with foxing on lid lining, otherwise uncirculated – FDC. (7)
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Captain James Cook, includes Cook related issues from Samoa, proof tala, 1970 (KM.9) (2); proof sterling silver ten tala, 1979 (KM.33a) (3); mint tala, 1970 (KM.9), all but one 1970 proof in cases or holders of issue. Three cases with foxing on lid lining, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (6)
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Captain Cook in Australasia, c.1770, proof coin for 1000 kwacha by Zambia in 2000 (KM.99), in copper-nickel with enameled section on the obverse featuring Captain Cook, in case of issue with information card; also Australia, 1970 mint set with Cook fifty cents; 1970 Cook fifty cents (4), three in official holders and one in a prize holder. The mint set with foxing on paper and Cook fifty cents' prize holder with foxing and toning, otherwise uncirculated -FDC. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Captain James Cook teaspoons, mostly in EPNS or silver plated together with enamel, an interesting assortment. Mostly uncirculated. (16)
Estimate $250
Passed in
Captain James Cook desk cabinet, in timber (approx 30x25.5x9.3cm), enameled in different colours and with images around all sides and on the hinged lift-top lid is a map as well as images of Captain James Cook, explorer, the inside and underside of the lid is lined with red felt and on the underside of the lid is affixed a colour image of Captain Cook's Endeavour and also a printed version of Cook's Odyssey. Extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $650
Medalets and medallions, all priced mostly in 2x2 holders; as purchased from John Watson, period 1886-2006, includes C.1899/10, 1901/46, 1920/5, 1992 Canning Mint 'Lest We Forget' in aluminium (three different mintage three of each), NAV 2006 in silver; total prices (approximately $1225) a few previously unseen. Fine - uncirculated. (44)
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Medalets and medallions, mostly recent issues, 1901-1988, mostly in 2x2 holders, some priced as purchased, includes silver MCC1985 1901/9, 1924/2, 1970/28, 31 (two sizes, two gilt) a few priced as bought. Fine - uncirculated. (40)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Medals, mostly cased commemoratives as issued, includes America's Cup 1983 Australia II in silver; includes 1938 anniversary. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (47)
Estimate $300
SOLD $260
Commemorative medallions, in base metal, includes C.1969/6, 1976/- 100 years of Telephone by Telecon 57mm D. Allen, Melbourne Herald building plaque ex Alan Sutherland Collection via D. Allen, WWII medal by Amor (C. A/18) 15th million Volkswagen; Millennium in brass, mostly in plastic bags. Very fine - uncirculated. (11)
Estimate $300
SOLD $220
Medallions and a few medalets, mostly recent, nearly all base metal, some larger medals previously unseen, one in plastic (Monsanto Aust Industries Fair) 1788-1963 (2, one on stand) only odd ones priced. Very fine - uncirculated. (46)
Estimate $400
SOLD $360
Medallions, a few medalets and a tinnie State Rail 140 years, includes C.1970/39b (unmounted); Evandale National Penny Farthing Championships' Medical School (C.1983/12); NYP medals (1979-1995 (6)); 1986 World Rugby Tour, all base metal. Very fine - uncirculated. (62)
Estimate $400
SOLD $440