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World coins, a varied selection, mostly pre 1960, a few silver coins included. Poor - extremely fine. (3.2kgs)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
World coins, all silver, mostly New Guinea, Canada, Great Britain, U.S.A., high silver content estimated in excess of 2kgs. A few damaged, poor - good very fine. (approx 3.5kgs)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,300
World coins, an accumulation of base metal common coins. Stored in a timber case, poor - extremely fine. (4.8kgs)
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
World bulk coins, 18th - 20th century, all minors and mostly base metal. Poor - uncirculated. (6.8kgs)
Estimate $70
SOLD $90
World silver and bronze coins, including Australia, tokens, Parker, R., Geelong penny, undated (3); Halloway penny, 1857 (4), 1858; halfpennies, 1858 (4); Great Britain, twopence, 1797 (S.3776); Essequibo & Demerary, one stiver, 1813 (KM.10); Italy, one lire, 1863M BN (KM.15.1); New Zealand, florin, 1934; halfcrowns, 1933; Peru, States of Jersey, Malaysia, Hong Kong, U.S.A. Poor - extremely fine. (7kgs)
Estimate $100
SOLD $300
World silver and bronze coins, tokens, assorted dates and issuers, including Australia, tokens, Taylor, W.J., Melbourne halfpenny (A.573 [3]); Brazil, France, Great Britain, halfpenny, 1720 (S.3660), halfcrowns, 1907, 1927, 1929; India, Malta, Japan, Singapore, U.S.A. Poor - extremely fine. (7 kgs)
Estimate $120
SOLD $400
World tokens, maverick tokens etc, Caballeros de Dimas-Alang 1941, uniface in cupro-nickel (31mm)(Rulau Mav 13)(Masonic token of the Philippines?); steamer left/ 5 countermarked J D in brass (21mm); B M H vertically uniface in brass (20mm) milled edge; H/3 countermarked S (large) and J B B both sides in brass (20.5mm) beaded borders; Victoria crowned June 28 1838/ J & S, H countermarked 19 both sides in brass (21.5mm) edge grained left; uniface in brass (32.5mm) M C P (in script) over LONDON. Medalets, Recuerdos (or souvenirs) Sept 1907 cruiser Almirate Grau in silver (23mm) Marriage medal 21 November 1897, another June 26 1905. La Paz 19th Feb 1883 in silver 23mm and all pierced. Fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $150
SOLD $140
Bank of Australasia, third issue (uniform), ten shillings, Wellington, 2nd June 1931, 919532, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd London (Robb.B.811; L.410; P.S131). Many folds and creases, very good or better.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Bank of Australasia, third issue, one pound uniface printers proof on card, Dunedin 1st Jany. 1904, promise to pay "here or at Wellington" imprint of Perkins Bacon & Co. Ld. London, three hole cancellation on signature line with printer pencilled note "Octr 7th 1903" (cfRobb.B.321; P.S117). Very fine.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $900
Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st December 1926, E5512331, imprint of Charles Skipper & East London (Robb.C.821; L.434; P.S162). Light water stains on front and minor foxing on back, a crisp orginal note, good fine and rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $0
Bank of New South Wales, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1927, E731231, imprint of Charles Skipper & East London (Robb.C.821; L.434; P.S162). Heavy creases and folds, a full note, very good.
Estimate $800
SOLD $800
Bank of New South Wales, fourth issue, specimen note for twenty pounds, Wellington, N.Z., dated 19--, without serial numbers, imprint of Charles Skipper & East, London, stamped "SPECIMEN/CHARLES SKIPPER & EAST/49, GT. TOWER ST., E.C.8." diagonally in two places. (Robb.C.46; P.S157). Extremely fine.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $3,000
Bank of New Zealand, sixth issue, one pound, Wellington, rubber date stamp 1 Feb 1918?, No. 064277, without serial letter, booklet issue, imprint of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co Ld Engravers & c London (Robb.D.621[previously 16.ai]; L.455; P.S212). Many creases and folds, stains at right, minor pinholes, otherwise nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,500
SOLD $2,700
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st April 1924, No. F527880, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, Engravers, London. (Robb.D.721; L.460, P.S226). Many folds and creases, two pinholes, otherwise nearly fine.
Estimate $700
SOLD $600
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, curved bank name, 1st October 1924, No. 515,176, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Ld, New Malden, Surrey (Robb.D.821; L.467; P.S233). Very good.
Estimate $500
SOLD $400
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1926, No. C 656,565 (unusual repeating digits number), straight bank name, red serial numbers, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld, New Malden, Surrey (Robb. D.821; L.475; P.S234a). Folds and creases, bottom edge rough, very good.
Estimate $400
SOLD $220
Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1932, No. I 393,288, straight bank name, red serial numbers (Robb.D.821; L.468; P.S234b). Piece missing from top left corner, otherwise fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $100
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, five pounds, uniface colour trials as proofs for front and back of 1916-1918 issue, no signatures, Wellington, undated only as 1st day of .....19..., not numbered, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Engravers, London, (Robb.D.741; L.461; P.S227 colour variants). Rippled edges, otherwise nearly uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $7,500
SOLD $6,500
Bank of New Zealand, seventh issue, ten pounds, uniface colour trials as proofs for front and back of 1916-1918 issue, no signatures, Wellington, undated only as 1st day of .....19..., not numbered, imprint of Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Ld. Engravers, London, (Robb.D.751; L.463; P.S229 colour variants). Rippled edges, otherwise good extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $8,500
SOLD $0
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1 Decr.1925, C863795, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Some light toning, nearly very fine and scarce.
Estimate $1,350
SOLD $1,200
National Bank of New Zealand, uniform issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st August 1930, H 166405, imprint of Perkins, Bacon & Co Ltd., London (Robb.J.82; L.512; P.S317). Good fine.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $0
National Bank of New Zealand Limited, third issue, five pounds, Wellington, 1 January 1919, 75220, imprint Perkins, Bacon & Co. Ld. London, (Robb.J.34; L.507; P.S308). Creases and folds, still with much crispness, good fine and very scarce.
Estimate $6,400
SOLD $6,200
Union Bank of Australia Limited, fourth issue, one pound, Wellington, 1st March 1905, 4/N 151875, imprint of Waterlow & Sons Ld. London Wall, London (Robb.M.42; L.532, P.S362b). A few tone spots on back, otherwise good fine and rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,220
Union Bank of Australia Limited, fifth issue (uniform), one pound, Wellington, 1st October 1923, 6/N 144923, imprint of Waterlow & Sons. Ld London (Robb.M.82; L.543; P.S372a). Many folds and creases, very good.
Estimate $750
SOLD $700
L. Lefeaux, 1st August 1934, ten shillings, number letter, 9Z 901496; one pound, number letter, 7B 150508 (Robb.R.112, 122; L.602, 604; P.154, 155). Both flattened, nearly fine; fine. (2)
Estimate $200
SOLD $190
L. Lefeaux, five pounds, 1st August 1934, letter number, 3K 719005 (Robb.R.142; L.606; P.156). Original body, good fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $350
T.P. Hanna (1940-55), specimen ten shillings, 3/52 000000 (Robb.R.212; L.609; P.158a), imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London on back, no cancellation or specimen markings, printer's instructions on top margin dated 4.7.50. Glue marks on back at right, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $2,700
T.P. Hanna (1940-55), specimen ten shillings, 5/54 000000 (Robb.R.212; L.609; P.158a), imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London on back, CANCELLED in perforated letters diagonally, printer's instructions on top margin dated 27.6.51. Glue marks on back at right, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,150
T.P. Hanna (1940-55), specimen one pound, 5/P 000000 (Robb.R.221b; L.611; P.159a), imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London on back, CANCELLED in perforated letters diagonally, printer's instructions on top margin dated 1.4.43. Light glue mark on back at right, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,250
T.P. Hanna (1940-55), specimen one pound, Q/53 000000 (Robb.R.222b; L.612; P.159a), imprint of Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited, London on back, CANCELLED in perforated letters diagonally, printer's instructions on top margin dated 24.8.50. Ink stain in bottom margin, light glue mark on back at right, otherwise extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,150