Catalogue
George VI - Elizabeth II, halfpennies, 1941, 1942, 1944-1946, 1950-1954, 1955 (2), 1956, 1957 (2), 1958, 1959, 1960 (2), 1961, 1962 (2), 1963 (3), 1964 (5), 1965 (3). Stored in 2 x 2 holders in a small coin album, several with full mint red, a few very fine but mostly uncirculated. (33)
Estimate $80
SOLD $40
George VI, halfpenny, 1946; halfcrown, 1949. The first mostly mint red, a few spots on both but uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
George V - Elizabeth II, halfpennies, 1944, 1946, 1947 (3), 1954, 1956, 1957, 1962, 1965, pennies, 1940, 1947, threepence, 1952, sixpences, 1934 (2), shilling, 1951, florin, 1934, halfcrowns, 1933, 1934, 1950; also Wanganui Cosmopolitan Club, fourpence, 1905 [illustrated] in copper, plain edge. The last item near full mint red, uncirculated, the rest very fine - extremely fine. (21)
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
George VI, halfpennies, 1951. Nearly uncirculated - uncirculated, mostly full mint red. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $30
Elizabeth II, Royal Mint proof shilling 1965, also selected uncirculated example. The first with peeling effect on fields, otherwise brilliant and frosted proof or proof-like, nearly FDC; uncirculated. (2)
Estimate $100
SOLD $80
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1974-1982, 1983 (2), 1984 (2), 1985, nearly nine ounces of fine silver; mint set, 1979; mint one dollar, 1974 Games (2), 1979. In cases of issue, no folders with 1982-1984 sets, 1974 and 1975 folders and plastic sticky, otherwise uncirculated - FDC. (18)
Estimate $240
SOLD $280
Elizabeth II, proof sets, 1989 Commonwealth Games 1990 (4); five coin silver proof set, 1990; Celebration of Sport silver dollar series, set of four, 1989 Commonwealth Games 1990 (2); mint sets, 1990 (4), combined total of 11.65 ounces of fine silver. In cases of issue, uncirculated - FDC. (11 sets)
Estimate $450
SOLD $340
Elizabeth II, proof one dollar, 1973 (2), 1974 Day, 1974 Games, 1975-1982, 1983 Royal Visit, nearly 6.5 ounces of fine silver. In cases of issue, FDC. (13)
Estimate $180
SOLD $190
Elizabeth II, proof silver one dollar, 1983 (2), 1984 (2), 1985, 1986 Royal Visit, 1986 Kakapo, 1987, combined 6.47 ounces of fine silver. No cases, in capsules only, FDC. (8)
Estimate $160
SOLD $180
Elizabeth II, Celebration of Sport Silver Dollar Series, proof set of four, 1989; mint sets, 1967 (spotty plastic), 1983 (damaged plastic), 1990 (official packet); Kiwi Dollar Collection, set of one and two dollar coins and one and two dollar notes, 1990 (official packet); proof silver dollars, 1977, 1980 (2), 1981, 1982 (no case, capsule only); mint one dollar, 1967 (ex mint set), 1969 Cook (5), 1970 Royal Visit (no case) (2), 1974 Games (4), 1978, 1982, 1983 Coinage, 1984; also uncirculated crowns, 1953 (2). Uncirculated - FDC. (28)
Estimate $200
SOLD $180
Elizabeth II, mint sets, 1993 (3), 1995, 2000 (2). Uncirculated. (6)
Estimate $300
SOLD $280
George V - Elizabeth II, mint one dollar, 1969-1992 (25, all different except 2 x 1990); George V, George VI and Elizabeth II type coins, halfpenny - halfcrown; also crowns, 1949, 1953; medallic pattern (first edition) Edward VIII crown, 1936; New Zealand/Bahamas two cents mule, 1967. The dollars and many other coins uncirculated, the mule with nearly full mint red, overall fine - uncirculated. (75)
Estimate $100
SOLD $50
Elizabeth II, proof gold one hundred and fifty dollars, 1990 Kiwi (KM.77). In case of issue with certificate, case damaged, otherwise FDC.
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
George V - Elizabeth II, 1933-1965, sets of halfpennies, pennies, threepences including 1935, sixpences, and halfcrowns, also includes some extras with die breaks or varieties such as 1957 strapless sixpence. Very good - uncirculated. (156)
Estimate $400
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George V - Elizabeth II, penny - florins, includes silver coins, face value $2.85, also pennies, 1949 and 1951 both with some mint red and 1945 (2, brown and dark brown, both VF), threepences, 1957 (2), 1959 and florins, 1961, 1962, all uncirculated. Good - uncirculated. (48)
Estimate $70
SOLD $50
New Zealand, communion token, Auckland, St. Andrew's Church, undated (circa 1865) (L.362; GRW.101; C.503, B.589). Full mint bloom, nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $60
SOLD $110
New Zealand, communion token, Dunedin, First Church Otago, 1848 (L.374; GRW.105; C.4787; B.5444). Very fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $80
New Zealand, communion token, Waikouaiti (Otago), 1863 (L.375; GRW.127; C.6194; B.7114). Usual 'tin pest' or blistering, otherwise nearly very fine - very fine and rare.
Estimate $80
SOLD $130
New Zealand, communion token, Port Chalmers (Otago), 1848 (L.376; GRW.123; C.5007; B.5713). Usual 'tin pest' present, otherwise very fine and rare.
Estimate $70
SOLD $150
New Zealand, communion token, Dunedin, Knox's Church 1860 (L.378; GRW.106; C.1918; B.2178). Good very fine and scarce thus.
Estimate $100
SOLD $180
Communion tokens, Kaihiku, Otago, Presbyterian Church, undated, c1866 (GRW.111; L.383; C.4784); North Dunedin, Otago, (St.Stephen's) Presbyterian Church, 1871 (GRW.115; L.379; C.4677). Extremely fine with traces of mint bloom. (2)
Estimate $120
SOLD $80
Milk tokens, Wanganui, in metal (50) plus one cardboard, appear to be mostly different. Fine - extremely fine. (51)
Estimate $140
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Interprovincial Exhibition, Christchurch, 1872 medal in bronze (63mm) by G. Coates & Co. CH:CH: (M.1872/1). Cleaned, with some edge marks, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $550
SOLD $800
A collection of medalets, including Christchurch Industrial Exhibition, 1882 (2) in gilt (M.1882/5), open wreath in silver (M.1882/10); Lord's Prayer, silvered brass (M.1882/11); Queen Victoria silver Jubilee (M.1887/5[2]); Diamond Jubilee (M.1897/10, 11, 1897-98/1); Otago Jubilee (M.1898/2); Industrial Mining Exhibition Auckland (M.1898-9/1[2]); Industrial Exhibition Auckland (2) gilt and silver (M.1898-99/7); New Zealand Contingent Transvaal, gilt (M.1899-1900/4); New Zealand Rough Riders, gilt, upset die (M.1899-1900/8); Departure Rough Riders from Otago, gilt (M.1900/8); Departure to the Transvaal (3) in copper, unlisted (M.1900/12), silver, gilt (M.1900/13); New Zealand Exhibition Canterbury, gilt (M.1900/17); Canterbury Jubilee (2) copper (M.1900/30/31); Greymouth Westland Centennial Celebrations, gilt (M.1900-01/1); Petone Railway Workshops/Peace Demonstration, in lead (M.1902/2); End of Boer War and Coronation of Edward VII, in gilt (2) (M.1902/4); Edward VII Coronation, in gilt (M.1902/9); Addington (Christchurch) Railway Workshops Peace Commemoration, in lead (M.1919/1); New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition, Dunedin, in blackened aluminium (M.1925-6/13); International Bowling team visit, in gilt and enamel (M.1925/2); Canadian Bowlers team visit, in gilt and enamel (M.1930/-); Duke of Gloucester Visit, silvered gilt, pinbacked (M.1934-5/1); Caledonian Society of Invercargill Coronation Festival (M.1937/2); Otago Centennial, in gilt (32mm) 1948 (3). Good - uncirculated. (36)
Estimate $600
SOLD $600
Wellington Coin Club, New Zealand 150th Anniversary medal, 1840-1990, Kirkcaldie & Stains token reverse, trial flan in bronze with thick planchet (31.2mm)(McM.1990/1). Uncirculated.
Estimate $80
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Wreck of Benenve & City of Perth, Timaru, 1882, in silver (39mm) restrike from original dies; Foudrant, Lord Nelson's flagship, in copper (38mm) (MF-1); 'Fullers' entrance pass in brass (48mm); Geo Finlay Baker, 2lb loaf, in brass (30mm); New Zealand Centennial, 1940 (2) silver and bronze (M.1940/1); Centennial of Otago, 1948, in copper (52mm); Edward VIII, crown, 1936 (Bruce XM1b); New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, Fulton Bequest Annual prize, in bronze, reverse '1980 / I.A.Pringle'. Very good - uncirculated. (9)
Estimate $200
SOLD $440
Captain James Cook, memorial medal, in silver (43mm) by L.Pingo for the Royal Society in 1784 (MH.374; BHM.258; Eimer 780). Light abrasions in fields, mark on Cook's forehead, otherwise extremely fine.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
La Perouse's Exploring Expedition, 1785, in silver (60mm) by R.Duvivier (MH 170, not recorded in silver), obverse die with date 1778 on truncation of King's shoulder. Toned, extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $15,000
Love token, convict probably or seaman, Great Britain cartwheel penny, 1797, edges hammered flat and some attempt made to insert a pattern around rim, obverse, impressed initials, 'J.C' at top, below stippled, 'J. ?', at base is engraved with scroll of leaves and floral theme, reverse, impressed 'J.J(ones) stippled / L. Vale (stippled) / J.C (impressed / J.C....... (stippled) / Birmingham (stippled).' Fine.
Estimate $300
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New South Wales - South Australia - Victoria, River Murray Steam Navigation and Commerce, 1853, in bronze (77mm) struck in England by the Royal Mint (L.C.Wyon)(C.1853/1). Edge bruise between 8 and 9 o'clock on obverse and 2 o'clock on reverse, extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $60,000
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