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Lot 2111
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
PRATT, William, Christchurch penny, undated (A.446). Old scratches on obverse, otherwise red brown very fine and scarce.
Estimate $350
SOLD $250
Lot 2112
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
REECE, Edward, Christchurch penny and halfpenny, undated (A.447 (2), 448, 449, 450, 452). The second and fifth damaged, fine - very fine. (6)
Estimate $500
SOLD $350
Lot 2113
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
REECE, Edward, Christchurch penny, undated (A.448, 449). Spotted good extremely fine; verdigris otherwise good fine. (2)
Estimate $400
SOLD $420
Lot 2114
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
RIDLER, R.B., Melbourne pennies, 1862 (A.453, 454). Obverse rim nick 9.30 on first, both even brown nearly very fine and scarce thus. (2)
Estimate $300
SOLD $400
Lot 2115
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
RIDLER, R.B., Melbourne penny, 1862 (A.455) a lacquered restrike, circa 1890-1910. Lacquered, slightly bent flan in striking, good extremely fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $5,000
Lot 2116
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
ROBISON BROS & Co., Melbourne pennies, 1862 (A.458, 460-3, 461 (2), 462, 463). The second pitted fine, others nearly very fine - nearly extremely fine. ...
Estimate $600
SOLD $900
Lot 2117
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
ROCKE, G & W.H., Melbourne penny, 1859 (A.464-7, plus two extra 466). Large die cud top rim of reverse of the first. Fine - good ...
Estimate $180
SOLD $160
Lot 2118
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
RYLAND, G., Castlemaine penny, 1862 (A.468). Pitted and damaged otherwise nearly extremely fine and very scarce.
Estimate $200
SOLD $340
Lot 2119
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
SAWYER, J., Brisbane penny, 1864 (A.469) (2); Smith, Peate & Co., Sydney penny and halfpenny, undated (A.479-489, with three extra, Andrews attributions may not be ...
Estimate $350
SOLD $650
Lot 2120
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
SMITH, S. Hague, Auckland penny, undated (A.470-478, includes duplicates, mixed Andrews attributions) (11); Somerville, M., Auckland penny, 1857 (A.497-500). Very good - nearly extremely fine. ...
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
Lot 2121
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
SOUTHWARD & Sumpton, Ballarat penny, undated (A.501); Stead Brothers, Sandhurst penny, 1862 (A.504). Reverse rim nick at 3 on the first otherwise good very fine; ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $250
Lot 2122
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
STEAD BROTHERS, Sandhurst penny, 1862 (A.503). Rim nicks, dull brown toned, slightly later striking from rusty dies, extremely fine.
Estimate $300
SOLD $4,800
Lot 2123
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
STEWART & Hemmant, Brisbane & Rockhampton pennies, undated (A.505 normal and upset (3), 506 (2), 507 (2)). Fine - good very fine. (8)
Estimate $200
SOLD $900
Lot 2124
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
STOKES, Thomas, Melbourne pennies, 1862 (A.508/557, a large run of varieties, including duplicates most are correctly attributed, 508(2), 509(2, upset and normal (thick)), 510, 514 ...
Estimate $800
SOLD $2,500
Lot 2125
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
STOKES, T., Melbourne halfpenny, undated (A.517) dies axis normal or upright. Rim flaw from die cud on obverse, manufacturing indent on reverse and rim nicks ...
Estimate $300
SOLD $340
Lot 2126
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
STOKES & Martin, Melbourne penny, undated (A.566). Obverse rim nicks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Lot 2127
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, Alfred, Adelaide penny, undated (A.567). Attractive light red brown glossy patina, nearly extremely fine.
Estimate $200
SOLD $200
Lot 2128
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, J., Ballarat penny, 1862 (A.568). Red brown patina, nearly very fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $650
Lot 2129
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, J., Ballarat penny, 1862 (A.569). Nearly very fine, thin flan and scarce.
Estimate $270
SOLD $500
Lot 2130
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, J., Ballarat penny, 1862 (A.570). Red brown very fine.
Estimate $270
SOLD $1,200
Lot 2131
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, W.J., London, Australia penny and Melbourne halfpenny, undated (A.571 (3), 573 (3)). One of each extremely fine, others nearly very fine - good very ...
Estimate $200
SOLD $220
Lot 2132
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
TAYLOR, W.J., Melbourne "United States" mule halfpenny, undated (A.575). Proof-like, choice red and brown iridescent toned uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $3,000
SOLD $3,400
Lot 2133
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
THOMAS, T.W. & Co., Melbourne halfpenny, undated (A.576) (2); Thrale & Cross, Melbourne halfpennies, undated (A.584, 585). Very fine - good very fine. (4)
Estimate $350
SOLD $800
Lot 2134
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
THORNTHWAITE, J.C., Sydney penny, 1854 (A.579). Weak in centre as always, good fine, reverse of flan pitted.
Estimate $300
SOLD $600
Lot 2135
Sale 89 (Nov 08) Wright Collection - Australian and New Zealand Tokens
THORNTHWAITE, J.C., Sydney halfpenny, 1854 (A.582). Even brown, rim flaw otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $1,050