Catalogue
The Test Cricket Centenary 1877-1977 Official Commemorative of the Australian Cricket Board, sterling silver medal (38mm) by Stokes? Australia v England, Melbourne Cricket Ground, mounted in a special cover postmarked at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 15th March 1977, exactly one hundred years after the first day's play, obverse 19th century scene of batsman at crease with wicket keeper and pavilion in background in plastic wallet of issue. FDC.
Estimate $30
SOLD $30
The Centenary of Test Cricket 1877-1977, sterling silver medal (38mm) by the Birmingham Mint, Australia v England, Melbourne Cricket Ground, mounted in a special First Day Cover postmarked at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 9th March 1977. Obverse depicts the original test captains, Lillywhite and Gregory with the urn containing the Ashes on the reverse in plastic wallet of issue. Scarce. FDC.
Estimate $30
SOLD $40
Westpac Bank Debating Medal, 1980, Schools Debating Competition Senior B Champions, silver plated brass (44mm) by A.J. Parkes. Westpac logo in red and black in case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $40
SOLD $50
Melbourne International Centenary Exhibition, 1980, exhibitor's medal, in bronze (48mm) by Stokes. The Exhibition was held at the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne from 23rd September to 5th October 1980, in case of issue. Rare. Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Commonwealth Games Brisbane, 1982, issued by the Australian Numismatic Society - Brisbane, commemorating 20 years, large (50 mm) sterling silver medal (No.187 housed in blue plush case of issue (200 struck). Another, aluminium. FDC, uncirculated.
Estimate $30
SOLD $20
A selection of commemorative medalets, mostly modern issues including a group of M.R. Roberts issues. Mostly extremely fine-uncirculated. (150)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Coles Book Arcade, set of six commemorative medallions produced by George Dean in 1984 featuring the rare 'BE GOOD DO GOOD AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY' die. (100 sets struck.) FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Victoria, 150th anniversary 1984-5, set of presentation medals, in gilt, nickel plated and bronze (51mm), another bronze with loop mounted for wearing, reverse Victorian flower pink heath by Brim, Melbourne. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $30
SOLD $0
1985 World Orienteering Championships, Bendigo, Victoria, set of three medals in bronze, brass gilt and nickel plated brass (31mm) by Brim; the Australian Bicentenary 1788-1988 (C.3) bronze, (45mm) by Amor; Abel Tasman Festival 1992, bronze (37mm) in packets or cases of issue. Uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $40
SOLD $0
Telecom Australia Service Medal 1987 in bronze (62mm) by Michael Meszaros and struck by the Royal Australia Mint presented to 'Eric J. Mallitt for 36 year's service'. In case of issue, uncirculated.
Estimate $90
SOLD $120
Australia 200 Years, The Spirit of Australia, complete collection of twenty medals to commemorate Australia's Bicentenary. Medals feature Australian highlights during the period from Captain James Cook to the new Parliament House (27mm) nickel plated steel, all housed in the official plastic faced frame suitable for wall mounting and sold with a twelve page informative colour brochure. Uncirculated.
Estimate $30
SOLD $10
The Spirit of Australia, commemorative medal collection, in a folder (20), together with a set of British medallions, in gilt bronze (38mm), including the Beatles, Madame Tussaud's, Tower of London. Very fine-extremely fine. (40)
Estimate $40
SOLD $10
Australia's Bicentenary 1988 Bendigo bronzed (49mm); 19th National Bottle & Collectors Fair, Bendigo 1990 nickel plated (50mm); Queensland 125 year 1984, Redlands District brass gilt (40mm) (2); Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens 175th Anniversary 1993 bronzed (56mm); The Gletus Oakley Prize for Mathematics by Sheridan bronze (46); Australian Institute of Medical Laboratory Scientists, partly finished medal by Sheridan Perth, with 'W.A. Branch Gold Medal' lightly inscribed on the reverse, bronze (51mm). Very fine-uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $40
SOLD $20
Admella commissioned replica medal, produced by the Royal Australian Mint in 1990 (to raise funds for the Portland Lifeboat Restoration Appeal), 50mm, (61.4 grams), bronzed satin gilt and limited to a minting of 1000, No.991, cased and boxed; together with a book, Captain John Noble, Hazards of the Sea, A&R, Sydney, 1970, 251pp, 23 illustrations throughout text, ex library copy. FDC; fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Commemorative medals, including Battle of the Coral Sea, Navy Week, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Parliament House Canberra, Holey Dollar & Dump, with some duplication. In plastic cases. Extremely fine-uncirculated. (100)
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Perth Mint medallion, reverse legend reads 'Struck by Westland Stamps at the Perth Mint on 8th December 1993 000063' (31mm) gold plated type; another with same reverse legend and number 000095 silver plated type, both housed in official kauri wood holder and cardboard box of issue. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $20
SOLD $10