Catalogue
New Zealand Centennial, 1940, trial strike in bronze (38mm, 25.2g), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), engraver GW (G.Whitehouse), (obverse design by T.H.Jenkin, Invercargill and reverse design by J.Berry, Wellington), with raised obverse rim (cfS.556; cfM.1940/1); another, but an issued example, struck in bronze (38mm, 25.5g) (S.556; M.1940/1). Good extremely fine, the first excessively rare. (2)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,100
New Zealand Centennial, 1940, N.Z. Numismatic Society, set of three medals (38mm) in gilt (25.3g), silver (30.3g) and bronze (31.6g), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) (M.1940/1). Uncirculated, the first extremely rare. (3)
Estimate $750
SOLD $600
New Zealand Centennial, 1940, N.Z. Numismatic Society, struck in gilt (38mm, 30.4g), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington) (M.1940/1). Uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $750
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N.Z. Centennial Exhibition, 1939-40, pass in gold (9ct, 12.2g, 32x30mm) and blue enamel, no maker, ring top suspension, reverse 'To/Hon.D.G.Sullivan./From/T.C.A.Hislop C.M.G./Chairman/Charles Todd Esq/Deputy Chairman' (M.-). Extremely fine.
Estimate $1,000
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New Zealand Centennial, Wellington, 1940, The New Zealand Institution of Engineers, incorporated 1914, struck in bronze (41mm), by M&K (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), uninscribed (S.558; M.-). Nearly uncirculated and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,250
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New Zealand Centennial Games, Auckland, 1940, struck in antique bronze (45mm) by W&H (Walker & Hall) (M.1940/13). Uncirculated and scarce, wrapped in tissue paper in individual card cases ready for issue. (144)
Estimate $4,000
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New Zealand Centennial Games, Auckland, 1940, struck in antique bronze (45mm) by W&H (Walker & Hall) (M.1940/13). Uncirculated and scarce, wrapped in tissue paper in individual card cases ready for issue. (106)
Estimate $2,900
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Nelson Band of Hope, New Zealand, undated, in white metal (38mm), no maker, pierced at top for suspension (M.-, cfA/3). Slight bend and blistering, otherwise fine and very rare.
Estimate $700
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Abel Tasman Tercentennary, 1942, struck in anodised silver (50mm) (M&P.1942/1 [this piece]). Uncirculated and probably unique.
Estimate $5,000
SOLD $3,200
Tripoli, 1943, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, struck in silver (47mm), by M.Fox-Cairo, reverse inscribed '2.N.Z. Div. Athletic Sports/1st 1/2 Mile Walk/R.M.Lamberton' (M&P.1943/1 [this piece]. Good very fine and rare.
Estimate $700
SOLD $750
Rome, 1944, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force commemorative or prize medal, in oxidised silver (47mm), by M.Fox, Cairo (M&P.1944/1), reverse uninscribed. As struck, uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $700
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Rome, 1944, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, struck in silver (47mm), by M.Fox, Cairo, reverse inscribed '1946/Discus Throw/Japan/122 feet 8 inches/W.I.Gardiner.' (M&P.1944/1 [this piece]. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Rome, 1944, 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force, struck in silver (47mm), by M.Fox-Cairo, reverse inscribed 'Football/Freyberg Cup/T.G.Teesdale/Runners Up/2 NZ Amn Coy' (M&P.1944/1 [this piece]. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $600
SOLD $360
Battle of Auckland, 13. Sept 1945, struck in silver (32mm), no maker, suspender bar at top (no ribbon), 'Presented By/The/Officers Club/U.S.J.P.B/Auckland/ N.Z' (M&P.1945/1). Toned, extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $750
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Battle of Auckland, 13. Sept 1945, struck in silver (32mm), no maker, suspender bar at top (no ribbon),'Presented By/The/Officers Club/U.S.J.P.B/Auckland/N.Z' (M&P.1945/1). Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $750
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Watson Victor Limited, 1888-1948, Watvic Jubilee Award For Merit In Radiography, struck in silver (44mm), by M&K Ld (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), uninscribed (M&P.-; C.-). Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $750
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(Proposed) Royal Visit, 1949, struck in gilt (34mm), no maker (M&P.1949/3). Extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,000
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(Proposed) Royal Visit, 1949, uniface, struck in voided bronze, probably a trial (42x35mm), no maker (M&P.-). Very fine and excessively rare.
Estimate $500
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British Empire Games, 1950, struck in bronze (51mm), by M&K Ltd (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'His Worship/The Mayor of/Auckland/J.A.C.Allum Esq' (M&P.1950/7). In Mayer & Kean box of issue, reverse toned, otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $1,000
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British Empire Games, Competitor's Medal, struck in silver (63mm), by M&K Ltd N.Z. (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Boxing/Welter Weight/W.Seewitz/Australia' (M&P.1950/8). Toned, nearly uncirculated and very rare, in an original Mayer & Kean box with Games gold lettering on top.
Estimate $1,500
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British Empire Games, Competitor's Medal, struck in gilt silver (63mm), by M&K Ltd N.Z. (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), unawarded (M&P.1950/8). Uncirculated and very rare, in an original Mayer & Kean box with Games gold lettering on top.
Estimate $800
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British Empire Games, Competitor's Medal, struck in silver (63mm), by M&K Ltd N.Z. (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), unawarded (M&P.1950/8). Uncirculated and very rare, in an original Mayer & Kean box with Games gold lettering on top.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
British Empire Games, Competitor's Medal, struck in bronze (63mm), by M&K Ltd (Mayer & Kean, Wellington), reverse inscribed 'Four Oar Shell/(With Cox)' (M&P.1950/8 [this piece]). Uncirculated and very rare, in an original Mayer & Kean box with Games gold lettering on top.
Estimate $500
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The Auckland Coin Club, 1st Anniversary, 1967, struck in gold (probably 9ct, 20.2g, 38mm), by C.L. (Cyril Lowe, Auckland), designer F.C. (Frank Clarke) (M&P.1967/1). Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
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The Auckland Coin Club, 1st Anniversary, 1967, struck in gold (probably 9ct, 20.2g, 38mm), by C.L. (Cyril Lowe, Auckland), designer F.C. (Frank Clarke) (M&P.1967/1). Good extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $1,500
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New Zealand National Stamp Exhibition, Whakatane, 1967, struck in gold (18ct, 30.7g, 42mm), no maker (Dick & Watt, Petone), reverse inscribed 'SPECIMEN' (M&P.1967/2). Uncirculated and excessively rare, only three struck, in case of issue.
Estimate $3,500
SOLD $720
Palmerston North Centenary, 1870-1970, pair of medals (51mm), struck in gold (18ct (tested), 67.0g) and bright silver (M&P.1970/5). Uncirculated, in a custom made case, the first excessively rare. (2)
Estimate $6,000
SOLD $4,000
Palmerston North Centennial, 1870-1970, set of four medals (51mm), struck in gold (18ct (tested), 67.0g), bright silver, antique silver and antique bronze (M&P.1970/5). Uncirculated, in individual cases of issue, the first excessively rare. (4)
Estimate $6,250
SOLD $4,000
600 Years of Maori Occupation of Tamaki-Makau-Rau, 1972, struck in gold (tested 18ct, 41.8g, 42mm), no maker (Waitangi Mint) (M&P.1972/5). Uncirculated and very rare in gold.
Estimate $3,500
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Commonwealth Games, Christchurch, 1974, struck in gold (18ct, 35mm) (M&P.1974/2). Uncirculated, in pack of issue, numbered 72.
Estimate $800
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