Catalogue
Elizabeth II, crowns, 1953. Extremely fine - uncirculated. (19)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Elizabeth II, mint set, 2000, with the error mule obverse for the Solomon Islands on the silver five dollars with matte finish. In pack of issue, uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $750
Elizabeth II, mint set, 2000, containing the matte finish silver five dollars struck with Solomon Islands die in error. In pack of issue, uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $900
SOLD $750
Elizabeth II, mint sets, 2000, matt finish silver five dollars struck with Solomon Islands obverse die in error. In packs of issue, uncirculated and extremely rare. (2)
Estimate $1,600
SOLD $1,500
Elizabeth II, bi - metallic fifty cents, 1994 (KM.90) 'HMB Endeavour'. Uncirculated. (180)
Estimate $600
SOLD $500
Elizabeth II, bi - metallic fifty cents, 1994 (KM.90) 'HMB Endeavour'. Uncirculated. (150)
Estimate $500
SOLD $440
Communion tokens, Dunedin (St Andrews) undated (c.1860 [2]); East Taieri (Otago) Presbyterian Church (1864 [2]); North Taieri (Otago) Presbyterian Church (c.1864); North Dunedin (Otago) (St Stephens) (1871 [2]). Fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Communion tokens, Kaihiku (Otago) Presbyterian Church, undated (c.1866 [4]); Whangarei (Auckland) Church, undated (c.1864 [5]). Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
World War II, Internment Camp, Featherston, uniface steel tokens for 6d and 2/- . Some rust otherwise fine and very rare. (2)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $3,200
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772 in silver (44mm) by Matthew Boulton (M.H.373; BHM 165). Slightest contact marks on the obverse otherwise good extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $18,100
George III, Resolution and Adventure medal, 1772 struck in platina (brass) (44mm) by Matthew Boulton (MH.373; BHM.165). Suspension pin missing from top, even brown patina, edge knocks otherwise nearly very fine and rare.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $8,000
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (44mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (M.H.374; BHM 258; Klenman 5). Dark gun metal tone, beautifully struck, nearly uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,500
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in silver (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374; BHM.258). Minor handling marks otherwise nearly extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,700
Captain James Cook, memorial medal in bronze (43mm) by L. Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH. 374; BHM.258). Rim bruise on the obverse at 3 o' clock, dark brown patina extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
Convict Love Token, copper disc (36mm) shaved down 1797 penny (?) engraved by stippling method on each side 'Barlow/ aged 22 1822 (?) when this/ you Rem/ember me/ and bair// in your/ mind but/ all the wo/rld say waith' (?) Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $780
Australian Floral & Horticultural Society/ Febuary Show 1841, handcrafted in silver (48mm) uninscribed, hollow silver disc with ornate floral surround and ring suspension. Bend in disc otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $500
Cessation of Transportation 1853, Tasmania founded 1803, in white metal (58mm) by the Royal Mint, London (C.1853/2). Minor rim bruise otherwise fully brilliant uncirculated, an exceptionally well preserved specimen of this historical medal and rare in this condition.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in white metal (58mm) (C.1853/2). Boxed. Extremely fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $300
Cessation of Transportation, 1853, in bronze (58mm) (C.1853/2). Edge knocks, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $450
SOLD $1,350
Melbourne Regatta, prize medal in silver (45mm) by W.J.Taylor, inscribed on reverse 'Melbourne Regatta / 1867 / Challenge / Four Oared Race / W.M.Orr / No.3'. With case of issue. Nearly FDC and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
Riverina Pastoral Society in silver (45mm) by J. Hogarth for G. Crisp Melbourne, '1st Prize/ To/ Saml. Wilson/ Two Ewes/ with lambs at foot/ Jerilderie/1871'. Minor obverse rim bruise at 5 o' clock otherwise lightly toned, good extremely fine with reflective fields and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Agricultural Society of New South Wales, award medal in bronze (89mm), awarded to 'J.W.Curtis Esq / Victoria / Oil Painting / Class / 1874'. Edge knocks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $220
Southern Tasmania Volunteer Artillery (S.T.V.A.), Regimental prize medal with suspension ring, in silver (39mm), engraved 'Won by / Gunner / T.W.Petterd / No.8 / Sergt Hood's Detht / May 24 1878'. Very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $420
Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition, 1879, handcrafted medal in silver (34mm x 30mm) loop at top, inscribed on reverse 'E.L.Sims'. Good fine.
Estimate $130
SOLD $260
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland, in bronze (73mm) by R. Capner and Sydney Mint (W.Ni) 'F. Harwood/ Extra prize/ Collection of/ Antelope Horns/1879'. Rubbed with polishing agent years ago and edge bruise otherwise very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $130
Sydney International Exhibition 1879, in gilt bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, gilt by Stokes & Son. W. Morrison scratched on edge, edge bumps and grafitti initials T.M. on waves of obverse. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $160
Melbourne International Exhibition, 1880, in white metal (77mm) by H.Stokes, uninscribed. Nearly very fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $230
Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (75mm), First Order of Merit, uninscribed. Edge bruises and surface marks, nearly very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $90
An assortment of medalets and a few medallions, generally modern (1966 - 2000) but some from 1880 including Capt Cook 1888 in silver plate (C.1888/4) silver W.A. 1897 (C.1897/87) (2), Childrens Fete Manly 1901 (C.1901/9) Sydney Harbour Bridge Marcus Clark & Co Ltd (C.1932/3) four different 1937 by Millers, a few badges and aluminium checks (bread tokens etc.). Very good - uncirculated. (318)
Estimate $150
SOLD $540
Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888, in silver (51mm) inscribed around edge 'T.Calvert'. Punch mark on reverse, nearly very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $110