Catalogue
The Medal History of Australia, in sterling silver (7.2gms, 26mm) depicting events from the First Fleet 1788-1970s., produced by Stokes (Aust) and presented in a blue custom made album. FDC. (60)
Estimate $200
SOLD $150
Modern medallions, medalets 1970 Cook Bicentenary copper by Daily Mirror, 1973 Opera House (cased) M. R Roberts 1979/88 (7) of 20 in pack of issue, unopened O.K. Workers Check. Abercdrombie House Bathurst 1978, 1981 Royal Wedding and BWM and UM to AIF recipients (2). Very fine- uncirculated (16).
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Various medals in cases of issue, C1971/14 pair , C.1975/1 silver proof, Renniks Decimals 1966 silver (2) bronze, Archibold Fountain 1982 in silver, Papal visit 1970 in silver HMAS Derwent 1989 in silver, thick flan proof by Perth Mint, 1969 Nickel penny commemorative, Victoria Fire Brigade, 100 years 1991 in bronze, First Fleeters 1987 in bronze, Expo '88 in silvere and bvronze (2), Queensland Railways 1985 in aluminium, Gold museum Ballarat brilliant gilt with Peter Labor portrait 1989. Also five gilt silver (66 gram) medalions. History of Australia series by Franklin Mint. Stokes , and Stokes 1956 in Yellow bronze. (C.1956/9). Nearly Extremely fine - FDC (41).
Estimate $240
SOLD $260
Australian Society of Accountants, The Society Medal in bronze (60mm) 'Grant Andrew Tattersall'. Extremely fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $30
Tasmanian medals, including St Mathews C of E., New Norfolk (C.1975/5); Tasmanian Numismatic Society, Centenary of Cricket 1982, Twenty Five Years, 1988 (2); University of Tasmania Centenary, 1990, in oxidised silver (2), bronze (2); Royal Hobart Theatre, 1984, bronze; International Coin and Medal Fair, Hobart, 1991 (4); World Rowing Championships, Lake Barrington, 1990; Emu Bay Railway Company Centenary, 1997; Commercial Bank of Tasmania opening of the ANZ Bank, 1992; also Royal Australian Mint Decimal Coinage. Some cased. Nearly extremely fine - uncirculated. (30)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Northern Yorke Peninsula Coin Club, Cornish Festival medallions, 1975 (2), 1977 (2), 1979 (2) in silver and silvered bronze, 1981, 1983 bronze, 1985 (3) silver, gilt, bronze, 1987 (2) silver and bronze, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997. Uncirculated. (18)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
The Australian State Medals in sterling silver (31.5gms, 44mm) series of six medals, encapsulated in plastic and mounted in a wooden frame. FDC.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
The 75th Anniversary of Federation, Commonwealth of Australia, 1975, medallion set of six sterling silver medals (45mm) in cigar box. FDC. (6)
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
The Seventy Fifth Anniversary of the Federation of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1976, set of seven medallions in sterling silver (44.2gms, 45mm), presented in a plush lined wooden case. Nearly FDC - FDC. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
The Australian State Medals, in sterling silver (31.5gms, 44mm) series of six medals, encapsulated in plastic and mounted in a wooden frame. FDC.
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Australian States series in silver in display frame (1976) (6 medals); World War II 50th Anniversary 1995, Australian War memorial by Perth mint (6 medals in perpex frame). 1970 Bicentennial replica coin set in case with booklet, cased 1982 Commonwealth games set by M.R Roberts (2 sets). Memorial tokens in pack of issue. Westpac Australia Endangered species sets (2), Australian 200 years set by Pobjoy mint for Wallace International (2 sets), 1971 Centennary Test Cricket medal in first day cover; 111 years of Ashers; Battle of Coral sea; Halleys Comet 1986, McDonalds AFL Centeenary 1996, School students Bi- Centennial medalets (4), RAM Blueball 1984, Sydney 2000 (3 different). Olympic gold 1992 set of 16, all there in card packs of issue, mostly UNC (23).
Estimate $240
SOLD $190
M.R. Roberts Commemorative medal set housed in three official plush lined cases with gilt lettering; contains a collection of gilt medals 1977-88 all different (32); silver medals 1982-88 all different (6), silver plated (1). Uncirculated. (39)
Estimate $180
SOLD $0
Armstrong Shoe Mart, assorted issues in various metals. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (119)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Emil Haffner medals, a small collection of medallions designed by Emil Haffner described in envelopes, all in oxidised bronze and 51mm (unless otherwise stated); the group consists of Royal Military College (c.1980's); Carey Baptist Grammar School Head of the River (c.1980's); Inter Services Colleges Athletic Medal (c.1980's); 'Australia' Koalas and Kangaroo (c.1980's); Kookaburra and Possum (c.1980's); Prince of Wales Silver Jubilee 1983; Evandale (Tasmania) National Penny Farthing Championships 1980 in pewter (envelope states a mintage of 100); National Penny Farthing Championships 1989; Freemasons' Hospital Melbourne, bronze oxidised silver (c.1989), the envelope states 'Apostophe (after Freemasons') was an error and medal was not used. New Medal without apostophe issued', a rare group. Uncirculated.(9)
Estimate $290
SOLD $0
First Women Entrants University of Sydney, Centenary 1882-1982, in gold (18 carat, 10.4grams) and silver (26mm, 9.7grams), enamelled on bar badge by Amor S.E.W.U. Life Member with gilt red stone 'owl' seal, S.U.U. Life Member badge by Amor, Souvenir gilt shield set with four blue stones. Very fine - extremely fine. (5)
Estimate $150
SOLD $190
Uniform copper medalets (32mm) produced by Bruce Canning, struck 1983 to 1992, all in 2 x 2 holders in supreme album, virtually complete commememorating various events, businesses and medal collectors. FDC (108). Ex T.W Holmes collection.
Estimate $360
SOLD $540
The Australian Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion Series, 1988, set of six proof sterling silver medallions (71gms, 50mm), by the Royal Australian Mint, in presentation case; The Australian State Medals, set of six sterling silver medals (31.7gms, 44mm) in a custom made frame; Australia's Unique Wildlife, silver medals (36mm [2]) by the Perth Mint; Royal Visit, 1988, set of three silver medals (38mm) by Stokes Mint. Boxed as issued. FDC. (5)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Royal Society of Tasmania, Sir Joseph Banks, 1988 in bronze (57mm) by Nichol International designed b yHobart Artist Stephen Walker, with certificate No 65 of 150(McNeil 85), Tasmania Masters Games with ribbons, gold silver and bronze awards for 1989, 1991, 1994(total 9). The first in case of issue, uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $100
SOLD $120
Tourist dollars by Stokes in copper (16) and silver card (1). By Perth Mint (3). Gold Coast 1992 (150 years) set of seven in pack. Medalets 1980's-90's in hard plastic cases (33), silver medals South Australia (1976). Voyages of Cook by Stokes for F. Mint, 1988 40th anniversary of the Holden. First Fleet 1987-8 Armed forces Challenge coin, Souveneir dollars with Koalas by McCaster (2) RSL 75th anniversary 1916-1991 in bronze, Australia Bi-cenntenary 1988, most in hard plastic casa as issued (76), other medals by Royal Australian Mint (6) plus silver Roo stud.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
Masonic Centenary 1890-1990, in oxidised silver plate (51mm) by Hafner Melb, designed by Alan E. Williams (McNeil 93). Dull matt finish, uncirculated and beleived to be unique.
Estimate $70
SOLD $120
Australian Literature Society, in gold (28mm, 13.3grams), fob medal reverse inscribed 'Awarded to/Helen Demidenko/1995/for Outstanding/Literary Work'. With 9 carat chain (9.5grams) in Dunblings box. Very fine and of considerable historical importance.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,500
Coca-Cola sovereign, 1997, in fine gold by the Australia Bullion Company (NSW) Pty Ltd, in case with certificate. Uncirculated.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110
Sydney 2000, The Official Sydney Celebration Dinner in bronze (62mm). In Sydney Olympic Committee case of issue, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $110
Tasmanian Numismatic Society commemorative medals as pairs in display cases, Traganini 1976, Sydney Hobart yacht Race 1969, Hobart cup 1974, Port Arthur 1977, Stonehaven cup 1979, 150th anniversary of organised cricket plus lead trial, 25 year, 1963- 1988 silver and bronze 1982. Rollock Gold Sydney- Hobart Yacht Race 1994 (2 pairs of brilliant silver with '5' on edge). Tasmania museum and art gallery Centennial Exhibition 1994, oval in bronze. Tasman, 350th anniversary in silver (2 different) and gilt (edge no 5) by Haffner Franklin 1987 silver, bronze and copper (edge no 50. Also NAV Bass pair. Includes comprehensive collection of the society's commemoratives. Uncirculated (28).
Estimate $350
SOLD $290
Tasmanian Numismatic Society; A J LOCKWOOD award presented to T.W Holmes for outstanding Contribution to Numismatics 1977; For Distinguished Service 'T.W Holmes 1982 Founder member' on edge in silver; 'Special Display award 1993 in silver; 'Special Display award 1993 T.W BILL HOLMES FOR NUMISMATIC DISPLAY ON A TRANSPORT THEME' in six lines, in yellow bronze; 'Society Award/June Holmes/ Best member 1982' in bright copper ( by K.G Luke Melbourne); Juniour Literary award M.Holmes 1976 on Stokes stock design. The Paul Simon Memorial award in bronze (67mm) by Mitchell Mezeros 1976, edge 'T.W Holmes- Tasmania 31.3.90 No 18'. Uncirculated (6).
Estimate $400
SOLD $0
Medallions of Tasmania or related to Tasmania, 1976- 1999, includes Public Transport Centenary 1893-1993 enamelled picture card medal (Box medal) (2) mostly issues by Haffner and Tas medals, includes sports medals masters games Tasmania 1987 (Basketball) by A.J. Parkes, Port Arthur tokens, silver medal 1977 T.N.S edge no 53 and Emu Bay Railway centenary Railway centenary 1997, Ross Bridge 1986 in bronze, cased as issued.
Estimate $350
SOLD $320
Tasmania, Fire Brigade commemoratives, Bunnie 1896/1996 (enamelled) A.V.F.B Association Convention Hobart 1988 in silver and bronze, also Melbourne 1989, Adelaide 1990; Tasmania Fire Service Hobart Fire Brigade Centenary 1983, Evandale penny farthing medals 1991 and undated, Royal agricultural Society 1822-1997, King Island shilling 1990 in silver by Haffner, Tasmania medals, Christmas medal 1995 . Rodger McNeice's 50th Birthday party 1994 in cases of issue. Also National Trust of Australia ACT pewter medallion with Platypus (68mm). Uncirculated (12).
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
A collection of recent Tasmanian commemorative medals 1983-1997, includes Emu Bay Railway 1997(2 different), City of Launceston Queen Victoria Museum Centenary 1991, a brilliant gilt proof, 1990 World Rowing Championships Lake Barrington, Evandale penny farthing race 1986, 1988-94 complete. Many in plastic cases of issue by Hafner, others in plush cases of issue, includes Tasmanian Numismatic Society issues of Frankiln 1992, Tasman 1992 and issues by Tasmedals, Masonic Centenary 1990 in bronze and silver and Port Arthur Centenary medals(8 different and spare Booth)(struck in Portugal). Uncirculated. (50)
Estimate $370
SOLD $300
Australian medalets, arranged in three plastic albums and described with Carlisle and McNice numbers where applicable. Generally strong in modern issues 1985- 1998, mostly mint state. INcludes Hobart 1937 by Stokes (22mm). Gormanstown 1937 (24mm) by P.J King, C1920/2, C1910/4, 1897/74 Zeehan silver plated, 1954/11 silver and 1888/4. Series commences with 1879-80. Mostly Extremely fine- uncirculated (566). Ex T.W Holmes Collection.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $980
Australian medalets, in two plastic albums, mostly modern, includes some British and foreign, dates from 1876 Rickelty Dich. MOstly extremely fine - uncirculated (535). Ex T.W Holmes collection.
Estimate $800
SOLD $720