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Royal Visit, 1954 (34mm)(C.1954/20), plastic-bronzed, complete with ribbon and crown (4), with ribbon (2); plastic-silvered, complete (1); another, Great Britain, plastic-coppered 'Crowned at Westminster Abbey 1953', together with an original 'G.A. Miller & Sons Ltd, Goulbourn Street, Sydney' cardboard box. Extremely fine - uncirculated and rare as a group. (7)
Estimate $100
Passed in
Associated Bread Manufacturers of Australia New Zealand, in gold and enamels (9ct, 16gm, 36mm) with bar and maroon ribbon, by Blashki, engraved on bar 'Past Vice President / H.T.Doherty - Vict.Melb / 1954/55'. Good very fine.
Estimate $350
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Olympic Games Melbourne, 1956, in bronze (63mm) by Andor Meszaros for John Pinches, London, minted by K.G.Luke (C.1956/5). Good extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $270
Art medals, in silver (64mm [4]) 'Stations of the Cross' by Andor Meszaros, 'Christ Accepts the Cross', 1965; 'Christ's Second Fall', 1947; 'Truly, This Man Was the Son of God' 1952; 'Descent from the Cross', 1949, all set into wooden panels (185mm x 243mm each). Toned, very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,000
Art medal, in silver (70mm) 'Jesus Amongst the Doctors' by Andor Meszaros, 1956, set into a wooden panel (190mm x 240mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $450
Art medal, bronze plaque (110mm x 75mm) 'The Origins of Human Communication' by Andor Meszaros, 1969, mounted on a wooden panel (190mm x 240mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Art medal, cast, in bronze (100mm), 'Twelve Signs of the Zodiac - Pisces', by Michael Meszaros, 1970, mounted on a wooden panel (185mm x 240mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
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Art medal, cast, in bronze (100mm) 'Wine - The Drinking' by Michael Meszaros, 1970, mounted on a wooden panel (185mm x 245mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Mint History of Australia, 1970, a bicentennial commemorative collection of fifteen facsimile coins and tokens from Australia's historic past, in fitted case of issue with booklet; Kodak Holey Dollar medal, 1988, in bronze on card of issue. Uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $80
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Australian Colonial Coinage, thirteen coin limited edition replica collection by Sherwood; 200th Anniversary Reserve Forces in Australia, 2000, in cupro nickel (38.35mm) by The Adelaide Mint on card number 204; Reserve Forces Centenary of Federation, 2001, in cupro nickel (38.35mm) by The Adelaide Mint on card number 136; 60th Anniversary of end of WWII, 2005, in aluminium bronze (38.74mm) by Royal Australian Mint for Department of Veteran Affairs. Uncirculated. (4)
Estimate $50
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New South Wales, five shillings or holey dollar 1813, replica by Becker (Mira/Noble 1760 var F/7-N/11). Very fine.
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
Royal Visit, Opening of Opera House, 1973, set of two in 18ct gold (46.65gms) by Matthey Garrett, edge numbered 0507 (C.1973/16 and 17). In official case of issue with certificate number 0507, uncirculated.
Estimate $1,300
SOLD $1,400
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, 50th Anniversary, 1976, in silver (32mm) (5) (not in Carlisle), obverse, St Andrew and Greek legend, reverse, Greek arms; Our Lady of Fatima, Kingsgrove, 50th Anniversary, 1998, in enamel and gilt (45mm), obverse, statue of Our Lady of Fatima, church behind at right, reverse, crest with OLF and dates 1948/1998. The last cased, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $60
SOLD $70
Australian State Medals, a set of six proof sterling silver medals (44mm, 31.8gm), 1976, by Stokes, with certificate in timber frame with slipcase; also a small group of coins (15) including Great Britain, crown, 1951, in box of issue (damaged); proof set, 1982; Hampton Court Palace, medal in nickel silver (44mm), in case of issue; Australia, fifty cents, 1970 (2); assorted stamps, including First Day Covers, Book Marks of the Classic Children Books, 2000. Poor - uncirculated, MUH - used. (approx 100)
Estimate $130
SOLD $170
Montreal Olympics, 1976, in silver (39mm) by Commercial Bank of Australia (C.1976/14); America's Cup Challenge, 1977, in silver (35mm) (C.1977/1); President of Israel State Visit to Australia, 1986, in bronze (50mm) by Michael Meszaros (C.1986/20); School Students Bicentennial Medal, 1988, in cupro nickel (40mm); First State Darling Harbour Medal, 1988, in gilt (32mm). In cases and packets, the first case with foxing, otherwise uncirculated. (5)
Estimate $50
SOLD $40
Bicentennial, 1988, in bronze (47mm) the official issue by Royal Australian Mint (3); mint five dollars, 1988 in CBA satchel (3). In cases and packets of issue, uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $30
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Australian Bicentennial, set of six proof two ounce silver medals by the Royal Australian Mint, 1988. In official case of issue with booklet and certificate number 3092, FDC.
Estimate $300
SOLD $290
A group of commemorative medalets, for 'Victoria 150', 1984-5, in various metals and issues (19); also large award medals (50mm) in bronze, gilt and silver-plate (3). Mostly uncirculated. (24)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Australian Species, Westpac 175th Anniversary commemorative medallions set of six, c.1992, by Royal Australian Mint (6); Adelaide Tourist Dollar, undated, in copper (46mm); Sydney 2000 Olympic Coin Program Subscribers medal, silver coin series (cased); other medalets (2); milk tokens, Australasian Missionary College, one quart, in aluminium, Newcastle Suburban Co-operative Society, one pint, in cupro nickel; bread token, Kurri Kurri Co-operative Society, one loaf; Great Britain, mint five pounds, 1999 Millennium commemorative in presentation folder (S.4552), crowns, 1977 (2), 1980 (4), (S.4227, 4228); U.S.A., bicentennial dollar, 1976 in a souvenir card from Henry Holley, Billy Graham Team. The tokens very fine - extremely fine, the rest uncirculated. (21)
Estimate $60
SOLD $30
Sydney 2000 Olympics, official Games Emblem Medallion Set, 1896-2000, twenty four medallions (38mm) in aluminium bronze and enamel. In timber picture frame number 2080 of 5000, uncirculated.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
A group of modern Australian commemorative medalets, 1965 - 1988, including royal visit, bi-centenary, Christmas, Brisbane Post Office, coin club railways and others. Mostly uncirculated. (52)
Estimate $200
SOLD $120
Sport, a group of Queensland athletic medals (1969-1988), includes Q.A.A.A. Queensland Championships (1976-80) by Parkes, various metals (43mm)(4); Coca Cola Bottlers 4BC Fun Run (47mm); another, 1980 4BC (69mm); Chronicle Marathon 1986 (47mm); The Sun Herald City to Surf Bicentennial Year, 14.8.1988 bronze (50mm); The Gap, S.S.A.S.C. Swimming Championships, 1969-70, bronze (38mm). Very fine - extremely fine. (9)
Estimate $140
SOLD $80
Sport, a group of marathon medals (1981-83), to the same recipient, consisting of 'The Sun City to Surf', bronze (56mm x 63mm) 9.8.1981; another 8.8.1982, both for third (team of three); the "Wang" Australian Marathon 1983, bronze (50mm); the Paris Marathon, 14.5.1983, bronze (pale) (40mm); Cumbernauld Half Marathon, copper silver washed (51mm) undated; Festival of Fishers Ghost, Campbelltown, bronze (51mm); T.C.U. Vaat Southern Cross Half Marathon (50mm). All with loops for wearing, very fine - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $130
SOLD $90
Australian medals and checks, includes AMP Society "Silver Ribbon Award" (48mm); Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club "Junior Activities" (48mm); 29th International Eucharistic Congress, 1929; Department of Main Roads, NSW, Authorised Officer badge (44mm); Department of Road Transport and Tramways cap badge; Gold Coast Dollar, in souvenir case; various medalets, badges, checks and dog tags plus a group of bread, milk, tea and ferry tokens; also U.S.A., State of Colorado medal. Very good - uncirculated. (43)
Estimate $140
SOLD $100
Group of golf, "Monthly Medals" mostly from N.S.W. and Victoria, all different. Mostly extremely fine - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $70
SOLD $70
N.S.W. Tramways, cap badges, Conductor, silver finish centre background; another bronze background; Dept. of Road Transport and Tramways, large size, light blue; another, smaller size and voided; another large red and voided; Department of Government Transport, large; another, Driver; Dept. of Road Transport Omnibus Services (2); N.S.W.G.R., Leading Station Assistant; another, Safeworking Station Assistant; P.T.C. of N.S.W. cap badge. Fine - very fine, includes a number of early rare types. (12)
Estimate $400
SOLD $190
Australia, medallic issues (1984), Edward VIII, crown, 1936 (Bruce XM3a); Queen Victoria, Edward VII, Edward VIII, crown, 1937; New Zealand (Bahamas Islands mule) two cents, 1967; H.R.H. Duke of Edinburgh, Visit to Australia, 1867, in white metal (47mm) (C.1867/1); Great Britain, Isaac Newton medal, cast copy in bronze, MDCCXXVI (1726); U.S.A., First Lunar Apollo Flight, in aluminium, 1968; Approach and Landing Tests of the Space Shuttle Orbiter, in aluminium; Franklin Mint, mini coin, 1971, Apollo 14 commemorative. Poor - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $120
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Tasmania, 'No Dam, Go Dam', nickel-plated? (35mm), struck to commemorate the protest for and against the building of the Franklin River Dam (6); another with blank reverse. Fine - nearly extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $100
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Tasmanian Tourist Dollars, - Interhash Tasmania 2000 (16); another, Tasmania Devil (28), brass; another, Mathew Flinders/Nicholas Baudin (12), aluminium; M.C. (Masonic Club (NH67)) brass (23mm), check, reverse blank (4). Check fine - very fine, others uncirculated. (60)
Estimate $90
SOLD $60
A group of medallions, including Female Relative Badge, one star, number A100924 on reverse, by Angus & Coote 1942; L.G.C.U., 1911, handcrafted fobs in bronze (2) (28mm and 22mm) and silver (29mm) uninscribed; Clydesdale Assoc. of Aust. Everton Vic., pin back badges (2) by Stokes; Black Beauty Centenary pendant, 1977, in silver (25mm) with chain; zodiac pendant in silver (15mm triangular) with chain. Fine - extremely fine. (8)
Estimate $100
SOLD $110