Catalogue
200th Anniversary, 1970, Captain James Cook, in 18 carat gold (32mm and 44mm) by the Royal Australian Mint for Matthey Garrett (C.1970/36, 37) certificate 534. In case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,150
Papal Visit, 1970, proof gold medallions (18ct, 1.75oz and 0.75oz, 38mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/52, 53). Cased, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,200
SOLD $2,100
Royal Visit, 1970, in gold (18 carat, 1.5oz each, 38mm) by Matthey Garrett (C.1970/59, 60) certificate 79. With case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $2,900
SOLD $2,550
Royal Visit/ Opera House, 1973, in 18 carat gold (31mm) pair of medals (46.65 grams) by Matthey Garrett (C.-). In case of issue, FDC. (2)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,350
Norfolk Island 200th Anniversary, 1974 in oxidised bronze (57mm) (C.1974/10) edge impressed, B-292, in Amor Sydney case (small piece of material missing from lid); Sutherland Shire Commemoration, 1970, in gilded bronze (38mm) (C.1970/33), reverse, "Awarded by the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Commemoration Committee; another identical but silvered; Eagle Theatre Company (TSA), 1983, January - February Performance of Emotion by Regia Antonio Calenda, Sydney - Brisbane - Melbourne - Perth, in silvered nickel (50mm) (unlisted in Carlisle). The first three medals are uncirculated, the last is good very fine. (4)
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Australian State Medals, 1976, framed set of six medals in silver (44.4mm) by Stokes. FDC.
Estimate $100
SOLD $110
Montreal Olympics 1976, Australia's participation, The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited, in 22ct gold (10.4 gms) (25mm) by Stokes Ltd, designed by James Berry OBE. Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Australia, commemorative stamp/medal cover of 1977 in wallet as a medal by Franklin mint for Silver Jubilee visit; Great Britain, Royal Commonwealth Society, sterling silver (Wt. 125 grams) and bronze, 63mm., issued 1978 as 25th anniversary of society, in case of issue; Hong Kong, commemorative medal/stamp cover of end of era 1997. Unc. (3)
Estimate $60
SOLD $40
Captain Cook, killed by the Indians, 1979 cased pair, silver and bronze (57mm) (C.1979/8) by Amor, obverse, Captain Cook, reverse, death scene, edge impressed, "* The Metropolitan Coin Club of Sydney * 1728-1978 *** 1779-1979 * No.59 *", both medals with identical number; Australia Bicentenary, Captain Cook / State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1970, in gilded metal (34mm) (C.1970/23). First two medals uncirculated, last medal has a some toning spots otherwise uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $200
SOLD $0
Paul Edmund Strzelecki, important Polish explorer of Australia, (undated) 1988, in antique silver finish (69mm), obverse, profile of Strzelecki with map of Australia behind, reverse, Sydney Opera House in the centre with Australian coat-of-arms below, issued for 200 years of Australia; another matching medal in bronze. In cases of issue, uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $220
Centenary of First Fleet, 1988 in antique finish silver (oval 73mm x 55mm) by Amor for Metropolitan Coin Club, obverse, Arthur Phillip two-thirds facing right holding scroll document, reverse, list of ships in first fleet and departure and arrival details, only 49 minted. Uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $120
Numismatic Society of South Australia Inc - N.A.A., International Coin Fair Adelaide, 1992, in silver, copper gilt, copper. Uncirculated. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
Coca-Cola, 1997, gold medal, produced by Australian Bullion Company, pure Australia gold, wt.7.40 grams 99.99%. In case of issue. Uncirculated.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Australia's Olympic Heroes, Medallion Collection, 2000, set of twelve medallions in aluminium-bronze and colour in special information packed album; Sydney 2000 Paralympic Medallion set of three in silver, gilt plated and bronze by Perth Mint and Royal Australian Mint. In packets and cases of issue, the second with certificate no.1101, FDC. (2 sets)
Estimate $80
SOLD $50
Federation Flowers Collection, 2001, antique finish fine silver two ounce medal set of eight featuring the floral emblem of each State and territory. In prestige case of issue with certificate no.129 of only 200 sets world-wide, FDC. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Australia's World Heritage Collection, (ND) 2003, antique finish fine silver two ounce medal set of seven featuring each of Australia's fourteen world heritage properties. In prestige case of issue with certificate no.151 of only 500 sets world-wide, FDC. (7)
Estimate $180
SOLD $280
Police Force of Victoria, Plain Clothes, identification medallion in nickel (35.5mm) c1902-1947, by Stokes & Sons Melb, obverse, the Imperial Crown surrounded by a circular title band with the words 'Police Force of Victoria', reverse, numerals '96', surrounded by a laurel wreath. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $450
Labour Historical Graves Committee, James Galloway, Eight Hour Pioneers medallion (2) in silver, copper (48mm), both numbered '049', with certificates signed by E.G.Whitlam. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
South Australian Railways, Member of Parliament, pass in gold (7.8gms, 21.8mm) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'A.Grainger / M.P.'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $520
Victoria Railways, c1890, embroidered insignia cloth armbands, Gatekeeper, Guard No., Porter No.(2). Very fine. (4)
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
Theatre Royal, stalls pass No.263 in bronze (38mm x 38mm), with punch marks on obverse. Good.
Estimate $100
SOLD $100
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, hat badges in gilt and enamel (49 mm) by Stokes and Sons Melbourne. Extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
General Motors Holdens, early oval shaped metal I.D. badge (44mm x 31mm), legend around top, logo in centre and below with I.D. number '11509' between in a window, safety type pin on back for wearing, by Angus & Coote. Fine and very rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $110
Stevedoring Industry Commission, oval shaped metal and enamel I.D. badge (42mm x 30mm), legend around border, I.D. number '11453' in centre, lapel fitting on back for wearing, by Angus & Coote, Sydney. Very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $0
Australian and world historical medals, an assortment including, political tin and card badges, advertising, Jim Beam, Julianas, XXXX Beer, carlovers tokens (car washes), official collection of medals 'Clashes for the Ashes 1990/1991', rising sun badge, religious medalets, Royal Australian Mint 'Welcome to Canberra' (2), Cascade Brewery, commemorative plaque (from an unrolled can) the Institute of Brewing (Aust & NZ Section), Hobart, March 1986, mounted on a wooden base (260mm x 180mm); Czechoslavakia, Pope J Paul II, medal in silver (35mm); Great Britain, facsimilies of Historic Medal, Winchester Cathedral, ancient British coins, The Story of Scottish coins, National Catholic Congress, 1926, in gilt and enamel, Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, medal in bronze (44mm) impressed around edge 'United Kingdom. Class 2 No.87'; France, Madame Bolinger, 1899-1971, in gilt; New Zealand, Hawkes Bay & Gisborne Savings Bank, 1969, James Cook medal. Good - uncirculated. (77)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Australian and world medals and badges, including military, sporting, religious and commemorative. A wide selection. Mostly very fine - extremely fine. (89)
Estimate $250
SOLD $200
Medallic History of Australia, first edition proof set containing fifty eight of sixty sterling silver medals (45mm) issued from 1972 onwards, by Stokes (Australasia), a total of sixty nine ounces of pure silver. Housed in a large red presentation album, FDC. (58)
Estimate $800
SOLD $950
The Australian Collection, gold plated sterling silver State and Commonwealth stamps, twenty five individual pieces and accompnying prestige book, Australia Spirit of a Nation. Stored in a fitted leather, lockable presentation case with all documentation for each issue, the first and last page of the book with some foxing otherwise uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $380
The Courtship Medallion, undated, set of six medals in antique finish sterling silver (50mm) 61.5gms each, designed by Michael Meszaros, issued by Royal Australian Mint. In Australian Silky Oak presentation box, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $200
Abrahams, Lewis., Hobart Town penny and halfpenny, 1855 (A.A1, A.2 [2]); Andrews, Jno & Co., Melbourne halfpenny, 1862 (A.14); Auckland Licensed Victuallers Association., penny, 1871 (A.326); Ashton, H., Auckland halfpenny, 1858 (A.19); Bateman, William Jnr & Co., Warnambool penny, 1855 (A.30); Butterworth & Co., Castlemaine penny, undated (A.53); Crothers & Co., Stawell halfpenny, undated (A.89); DeCarle, Edwd & Co., Melbourne penny, undated (A.105 [2]); Friedman, I., Tasmania penny, 1857 (A.135); Hide & De Carle., Melbourne halfpenny, 1858 (A.246); Hyde, Robert & Co., Melbourne penny, 1861 (A.284). Fair - very good. (14)
Estimate $150
SOLD $150