Catalogue
French Exhibitions in Australia, March - April 1956, La Perouse 1741-1788, in bronze (67mm) by Georges Guiraud, cased. Uncirculated and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Royal National Centenary Show, Brisbane, 1959 in bronze (52mm) by Myers & Co (C.1959/6); City of Wagga Wagga Centenary of Local Government, 1970 in bronze (39mm) (C.1970/48); Royal Australian Mint medal, undated, in bronze (53mm); another identical but with a plaque in the centre reverse for naming; Edmund Barton medal, 1976 in silver (39mm) (C.1976/7); Head Quarters Centenary New South Wales Fire Brigades, 1987 in gilt bronze and another in silvered bronze (50mm) (C.1987/24) (2); Australian Bicentenary medal, 1988 in bronze (44mm); Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier commemorative medallion, 1993 in bronze (70mm). All medals in official cases, the last with certificate of authenticity and presentation box, uncirculated. (99)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Australia's 175th Anniversary, 1788-1963, NSW Celebrations, presentation display piece (118mm high x 83mm wide at base) by The Sydney Committee of the Council of the City of Sydney named to 'Alderman R.E.Murphy / Australia Day / 26th January, 1963.'
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Royal Australian Mint Medal, ND, c.1966 in bronze (54mm) (C.R/7), cased; Decimal Commemorative Medal & Coins, 1966 includes 1966 set of coins uncirculated and medal in bronze (38mm) by Stokes (C.1966/16), cased; 50th Anniversary of Nickel Coinage, 1969 in nickel (C.1969/1), cased (2); Royal Australian Mint token in nickel bonded steel (27mm) in official RAM souvenir token satchel; Perth Mint business card holder fitted with Perth Mint / Kangaroo medal, 1994 in silver (16mm); Westpac, free samples card with attached five cent coin. Except for the last item, all medals and coins uncirculated. (7)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Award medals, Royal Australian Mint, Canberra, undated in gilt (53mm) (C.R/7) in Royal Australian Mint presentation case, brown with gilt coat-of-arms; Royal Hobart Show, 1966, in silvered bronze (50mm) generic medal engraved with details of award, unnamed, cased; Sutherland Shire Commemoration, 1970, in silvered bronze (38mm) (C.1970/33) awarded by the Captain Cook Bicentenary Commemoration Committee; James Cook Dual Commemorative, 1979, in bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8) edge impressed 'The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728 - 1978 *** 1779 - 1979 * No.145 *', cased; Australian Bicentenary, Federal Council of Agricultural Societies, 1988, in bronze (50mm) cased; Ansett Australia's First International Flight to Denpasar, 1993, in gilt bronze (51mm) presentation medal, unnamed; Sun-Herald City to Surf 20th Anniversary Run, competitor's medal, 1990 in enamelled copper (57mm x 50mm) unnamed (attributed to Kristina Knight 3P); Telecom Advance Australia, Award of Merit, undated, in cupro-nickel (60mm) unnamed, cased. The last item has some verdegris on the reverse and the case lining has severe rust staining, otherwise all medals are uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $60
Republic of Nauru, badge in nickel (38mm), Independence 31st Jan. 1968, plain reverse with slider fitting. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
James Cook 1970 / National Trust (52mm) bronze, cased (C.1970/32). Extremely fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $60
Bicentenary James Cook, The Australian Numismatic Society plaques, 1970, in aluminium (2) (only twelve issued), oxidised silver (4) and bronze (4) (45mm x 65mm) designed by James Berry and struck by Amor (C.1970/4). Some tone spots on one of the oxidised silver plaques otherwise uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $350
SOLD $1,000
Captain Cook medals, Cook Bicentenary/State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in silver (38mm) by Stokes (C.1970/22), cased (5); Bicentenary of Discovery of Norfolk Island, 1974 set of two in silver and bronze (57mm) by Amor, edges numbered S-99 and B-99 (C.1974/10), cased; Cook 1728-1979, 1979 in silvered finish and bronze (48mm) by Olson (C.1979/59) (2). Uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $160
SOLD $260
The Voyages of Captain James Cook, series of twenty proof medals in 24 carat gold-plated sterling silver (38mm) by Franklin Mint, each medal in a transparent display holder and accompanied by an individual historical information sheet. FDC. (20)
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Medallic History of Australia, first edition gold on sterling silver proof set of sixty medals (45mm) issued in 1972 by Stokes and designed by James Berry and housed in an impressive six-page album, ten medals on each page. FDC. (60)
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Miss Australia Quest, 1972 sponsor medal in cupro-nickel and enamel (50mm) cased; America's Cup Challenge, Australia II, 1983 in silver (38mm) by Franklin Mint in display perspex; Parmelia / Western Australia, 1979 in silver (38mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1979/55) cased (3); First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage, 1988, in silver (38mm) by Sandhill (Bullion) Ltd, cased; Australia Day Medal for Achievement in Sport, in bronze (50mm) by A.J.Parkes, unnamed, cased; West Coast Eagles / The West Australian medal, 1991, in silver (40mm) by the Perth Mint, cased; Centenary of Federation Medallion for Primary School Students, 2001, in bronze (38mm); Sydney Opera House Official Opening, 1973, in cupro-nickel (C.1973/10) cased (3); other commemorative medals 1984 - 2003 (14, nine cased); lucky penny give-away; medallic first day covers with sterling silver medal inserts, Test Cricket 1977 (2), Silver Jubilee Visit 1977 (2). Uncirculated. (32)
Estimate $150
SOLD $160
Sydney Opera House, to commemorate official opening, in white metal (43mm) (C.1973/12) (2); Holey dollar & dump medal for Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II reign, 1977, in plated zinc, (39mm & 19mm)(C.1977/20 & 21); Official Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, 1988, in gilt bronze (48mm) by Royal Australian Mint. All medals in cases of issue, uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Australian State Medals, set of six in sterling silver (45mm) by Stokes for the Franklin Mint, set in a frame for display. Frame and slip case dirty otherwise FDC. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australian State Medals, set of six silver proof medals (44mm) housed in presentation display frame with booklet all in a slipcase. FDC.
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Australian State Medals, set of six silver proof medals housed in presentation display frame (3). Two with certificates, FDC. (3)
Estimate $300
SOLD $240
James Cook, Navigator, AE medal 57mm, by Amor, issued by the Metropolitan Coin Club (MCC), No.171, 1978-9 (C.1979/8); another by MCC oval issue 73x56mm in sterling silver of Arthur Phillip, The First Fleet, (C.-); Australian Numismatic Society, Sydney Harbour Bridge, silver medal, by Amor, 34mm, 1982 (C.1982/11). Extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $120
SOLD $91
Western Australia 150th Anniversary, set of five, cased (2) (C.1979/21,22,23 (2), 24); other singles cased (C.1979/22a) (4, one in cupro-nickel, three in bronze - this not listed in Carlisle, 24); loose medals, C.1979/21 (5), C.1979/22 (5), C.1979/22a (1 in bronze), C.1979/23 (5), C.1979/24 (5). Includes eight one-ounce silver medals, uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $180
SOLD $140
XII Commonwealth Games, Brisbane, first, second and third place medals in gilded bronze, silver and bronze (57.4mm) by A.J.P(inches). In cases of issue, uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $750
SOLD $800
World Expo 88, Brisbane, 1988, gilt highlights on cupro-nickel (35mm) in official Expo box (C.1988/23); The Pavilion of the Holy See at World Expo 88 in gilt (39mm) by A.J.Parkes in official box (C.1988/24); First State '88 medal in gilt (32mm) in case; Kodak Sesqui Commemorative featuring Charlotte at anchor in gilt (5), cupro-nickel (5) (38mm); World Expo 88, rolled halfpenny (5) and penny souvenir tokens; silver foil impressions of Australian coins mounted in plastic capsules, halfpenny, penny (8); Lithgow Olympic Pool metal adult pass 1963-64; Commonwealth Electoral Office, Victoria, I.D. no. 5367; Nagle Cup 1992 medal in bronze (75mm) by Cashs; Superstars of League, Andrew Ettingshausen, 1991 in cupro-nickel (22mm) (15); unused Daily Mirror, League autograph book with Footy Medal inside on back cover; Sunday Telegraph Team Supporter to XV Commonwealth Games medal in gilt bronze (22mm) (21); Sydney Mint Museum, 1997, in gilt bronze (27mm) (5); Bicentennial Memento for School Student medal in cupro-nickel (38mm) in souvenir folder (2); Souvenir coin/medal, Sovereign Hill in bronze (35mm), Western Australia in copper (44mm), Kalgoorlie Goldfields in gilt copper (44mm); Australian Endangered Species, 1992, set of six medals in folder by Westpac/Royal Australian Mint; Spirit of Australia, 1988, set of twenty medals in a commemorative booklet/folder; Burra 150th Jubilee medallion, 1995, in copper (69mm) number 106 in commemorative folder; 'Come in Spinner' ANZAC Day 1994 two-up set still in original sealed packet; Mountex, Blackheath keyring in original box; other minor medals and tinnies. Uncirculated. (98)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150
Australian Bicentennial, set of six proof two-ounce silver medals by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988. In case of issue with booklet and certificate no. 02198, FDC. (6)
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
The Australian Bicentennial, set of six proof two-ounce silver medals by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988. In case of issue with booklet and certificate no. 00730, FDC. (6)
Estimate $200
SOLD $160
Bicentennial Commemorative Medallion 1988, in gilt bronze (48mm) official issue by the Royal Australian Mint. In case and box of issue, uncirculated. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Australia's Numismatic History, 1788-1988 in silver (44mm), obverse, George III, reverse, Macintosh & Degraves shilling 1823, pattern florin 1909 and dump 1813; 100 Years of World Rugby League, 1895-1995; two and half ounces silver (48mm), obverse, Klondike Prospector, reverse rugby league players; the Wallaby, ND, two and half ounces silver (48mm) (2), obverse, Australian Prospector, reverse, Wallaby with joey in pouch; Naval Brigade - Naval Reserve 100 Years Service 1900-2000, in cupro-nickel (38.35mm) by Adelaide Mint, card no. 267; Reserve Forces Centenary of Federation, 1901-2001, in cupro-nickel (38.35mm) by Adelaide Mint, card no. 0028. First medal in case of issue, next three silver medals in capsules, last two medals on cards of issue, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Perth Mint Calendar Medal, 1992, five-ounces of sterling silver (62mm) impressed no. 0320 on edge, with plastic stand and in box of issue; Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Medal in bronze (70mm) by Royal Australian Mint in case with certificate; Los Angeles Official Olympic Medallion, 1984, in cupro-nickel (32mm), cased (C.MRR43) (7); RAN 75th Anniversary, 1986, in oxidised nickel (32mm) (2), sterling silver (2), cased (C.MRR48); QANTAS 10th Anniversary of 1st Jet Flight Across Pacific, 1969, in oxidised bronze (41mm) in folder (C.1969/7); Sydney 2000 Games medal in bronze (26mm) in ANDA Coin Fair 2000 folder; Royal Australian Mint / Parliament House medal, undated, in bronze (23mm); McDonnell Douglas MD Explorer First Flight, 1992, in bronze (38mm) in case with certificate (only 300 issued). Uncirculated. (17)
Estimate $120
SOLD $110
Telecom Australia, presentation medal in bronze (63mm) by Michael Meszaros, 1987, presented to / 'F.Martens'/ on retirement '2.2.94' / in appreciation of / '21' years of service / to the community / of Australia. With case of issue, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Sydney 2000 Olympics, gold coin series subscriber's medallion in aluminium bronze (39mm) cased; Bicentennial commemorative medallion, 1988 in bronze (50mm) official issue in case; Bicentenary 200 years of progress series of medals, 1988 in bronze (30mm) cased (4 different); 175th anniversary of holey dollar, 1988 in cupro-nickel (31mm) cased; Powerhouse Australia medal, 1988 in aluminium bronze (32mm) cased (2); Bicentennial memento medallion for school students, 1988 in souvenir folder (2); Australian endangered species set of six medallions in cupro-nickel (26mm) in folder by Westpac and Royal Australian Mint; Joh Country tourist dollar Sunshine State, 1983 in copper (46mm) in capsule; Western Australia souvenir coin, 1983 in copper (44mm) in capsule; Royal Australian Mint Canberra, kangaroo lapel pin in cupro-nickel (7mm) (2); nine other minor medals 1938-1995. Very fine - uncirculated. (25)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Mixed collection, includes medals for Marcus Clark, 1890, in bronze (19mm) (C.1890/3); Royal Visit 1954 Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council in gilt bronze (29mm) (C.1954/5) with loop suspension; Royal Visit 1992 medal in gilt bronze (32mm) set into a Sydney 150 Sesqui card; N.S.W. Railway & Transport Employees' Hospital Fund 100th Anniversary medal in gilt bronze (33mm) cased; Spain, Carlos IV Coronation 1790 in gilt bronze (39mm); RAF Maintenance Command shooting medal in bronze (38mm) impressed on reverse 'Combat Snap Teams / 2nd / 1963'; Kodak Sesqui Commemorative medal in cupro-nickel (38mm) with Charlotte on obverse; other medals (3); bread tokens (2) in aluminium, Cessnock District Co-operative Scty Ltd, one loaf, Newcastle & Suburban Co-operative Society Ltd, half loaf; amusement tokens (5); telephone tokens (2); military badges (2, one with broken suspender, one a copy); Great Britain, crowns, 1951, 1972, 1977 (3); Hanks & Lloyd, halfpenny tokens, severely water damaged and almost illegible (23); monogram 'BEF' pass with engraved year '1898', in gilt bronze, loop suspension (oval, 33mm x 25mm); various other minor coins of little value; one dollar note, Johnston/Stone (1982) (R.78); The Indian Radio and Cable Communications Co Ltd, telegram dated 6 September 1933 at Madras. The one dollar note is fine, the rest poor - uncirculated. (87)
Estimate $80
SOLD $70
Commemorative medalets, a varied and vast assortment as well as a few check pieces from 1899 to present day (81); two forged Australian florins 1944s & 1947; Sunday Telegraph commemorative medals (14); Clashes Ashes Collection medals (31); Royal Easter Show 1997 plastic badges (11). Fine - extremely fine. (137)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Medalet collection, multiples of some medals such as C.1919/2 (6), C.1938/5 (6), C.1945/9 (5), C.1951/6 (3), nonetheless a wide variety, some notable items being, Thorbecke's Cigarettes, 1880 in bronze (C.1880/17); 60th Year of Reign Queen Victoria, W.A., 1897 in silver (C.1897/87) (2); Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 in bronze (C.1929/2); Wellington (N.S.W.) Centenary, 1921 in bronze (C.1921/5); City of Collingwood Centenary, 1955, in oxidised silvered bronze (C.1955/4); Lord's Prayer, undated, in silver (C.H/1); Melbourne Gun Club, undated in bronze (C.M/5); a variety of M.R.Roberts' issued medals (29). Very good - uncirculated. (82)
Estimate $200
SOLD $130