Catalogue
Abrahams, Lewis, Hobart Town penny, 1855 (A.1); Henderson, John, Fremantle penny, 1874 (A.216) Hyde, Robert & Co, Melbourne halfpenny 1861 (A. 287); Jamieson, W.W. & Co., Warrnambool penny, undated (A.299); Peck, Hugh, Melbourne penny, undated (A.433). Some cleaned, fine - very fine. (5)
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Adamson, Watts, McKechnie & Co., Melbourne halfpenny, 1855 (A.3). Slight rim marking, corroded on both sides, and has been cleaned otherwise very fine or better.
Estimate $270
SOLD $260
Allen, William, Jamberoo penny, 1855 (A.6) by J.C.Thornthwaite. Old scratch on reverse otherwise medium brown patina nearly very fine for issue and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $6,000
Allen, William, Jamerboo penny, 1855 (A.6). Well struck up both sides for this however unfortunately spoilt (cancelled?) by six punch marks on the reverse otherwise grey brown patina good fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,450
Beaven, S., Invercargill penny, 1863 (A.42). Obverse carbon spotting otherwise toned very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $120
Buxton, J.W., Brisbane penny, undated (A.). Milner & Thompson, Christchurch penny, undated (A.378). Good very fine; good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $180
SOLD $230
Caro, J & Co., Christchurch penny, undated (A.62). Traces of die clashing through H, die axis 90ø original red, extremely fine and rare thus.
Estimate $400
SOLD $500
Clarkson, S., Christchurch penny, 1875 (A.68). Choice dark glossy brown with mint red, minor reverse field mark otherwise choice uncirculated and rare in this condition.
Estimate $700
SOLD $1,600
Clarkson & Turnbull, Timaru penny, 1865 (A.69). Good very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $420
Evans & Foster, Melbourne penny 1862 (A-; H-) Andrews Stokes arms reverse 12, on thin flan (like Hosie & Robison series). Unpublished, the first we have ever seen or heard of, nearly very fine/good fine possibly unique.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $7,000
Gourlay, T.W. & Co., Christchurch penny, undated (A.150). Two reverse rim nicks otherwise extremely fine and rare, one of the finest known.
Estimate $750
SOLD $900
Grieve, R., Eagle Hawk penny, 1862 (A.153). Dark brown patina, minute rim nicks otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $350
SOLD $420
Hurley, J & Co., Wanganui penny and halfpenny, undated (A.276, 277); Jones & Williamson, Dunedin penny, 1858 (A.308); Kirkaldie & Stains, Wellington penny and halfpenny, undated (A.311, 312, plus Wellington Coin Club replica commemoratives 1840-1990). Fine - uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $140
Mason Struthers & Co., Christchurch penny, undated (A.354). Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
McCaul, George, Grahamstown penny, 1874 (A.359); Merrington, J.M. & Co., Nelson penny, undated (A.363). Extremely fine; good very fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
Mears, J.W., Wellington halfpenny, undated (A.362). Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $580
Morgan, William, Adelaide penny, 1858 (A.386). Dark grey brown patina, minor scratches otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $260
Morrin & Co., Auckland penny, undated (A.389; L.335e). Severe knocks on rims, resultant bend, otherwise brown patina good fine and very rare.
Estimate $350
SOLD $550
(Peek & Campbell) Sydney Tea Stores halfpenny, 1852 (A.428) by J.C. Thorthwaite. Dent in obverse otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $80
SOLD $100
Perkins & Co., Dunedin halfpenny undated (A.436). Some mint red, good extremely fine, probably the finest known and rare thus.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $3,800
Petersen, W & Co., Christchurch penny, undated (A.437). Good very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.499). Die break from 8 o'clock on rim to leaf on reverse, minor surface marks and rim nicks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $40
SOLD $70
Taylor, W.J., Advance Australia penny, undated (A.571) second o of London in makers's name entered twice, once high up above line of word. Minute rim bite at 9 o' clock otherwise glossy brown, uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $380
Thornthwaite, J.C., Sydney penny, 1854 (A.579). Even brown patina, usual central weakness otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $800
Hogarth & Erichsen, Sydney silver threepence, 1860 (A.691). Nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $0
Various issuers, A.1, 193, 542, 573, 608, 620, 650, 667 plus medalets 1881 and 1899-1900, all in 2x2 holders. Nearly fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $210
Barbers check, E.Dudon, Hairdresser, Bourke St East, check piece for two shillings and sixpence, in brass (31.5mm). Holed at 2 o'clock, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $120
SOLD $160
Winn & Langley, Hairdressers, Royal Arcade, Melbourne, checks in nickel (30mm). Very fine. (2)
Estimate $130
SOLD $200
A.McGee, Hairdresser, 773 George St, check piece for one shilling, in bronze (27m) by Miller & Morris, overstamped 'A' on obverse. Very fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $190
Louis Coen, barbers check for ninepence (2), in bronze (24mm), plain edge; Craig & Aitken, Potosi Hairdressing Saloons, 680 George St, Sydney, checks for threepence, sixpence, shilling and one and sixpence, in brass/bronze (27mm, 30mm) milled edge, also brass name plate (75mm x 31mm) for New South Wales / Barbers Supply House / Craig & Aitken / Sydney N.S.W.; J.Graham, Hairdresser, Swanston St, checks for sixpence, two and sixpence, in brass; together with unknown issuers, checks for fourpence, sixpence (5), ninepence, shilling (2), one and threepence, one and sixpence, in either brass, bronze, aluminium (various diameters); Great Britain, W.B.Andrews & Co, Dudley, England, two shillings in nickel. Very good - extremely fine. (24)
Estimate $170
SOLD $580