Guide to this Auction
Mail bidders
Auction 315
All postal (mail, fax, email) bids must be received in this office by 1pm, Monday, 28 October 2013. We cannot guarantee the execution of bids received after this time.
Welcome to Downies Australian Coin Auctions 50th Anniversary Sale. The Auction celebrates 50 years of continuous auctions from 1963 to 2013. It is fitting that this Auction #315 is our largest sale ever, with nearly 3,900 lots of numismatic and small collectable items to be held over the last three days of October. The last half decade has seen a increasing enthusiasm from the genuine collector – stimulated by varied and interesting material at affordable prices. Our sincere thanks to the many vendors and staff members who have made this monumental auction an event not to be missed. Several large collections and single items have been consigned with some of the highlights listed below
Invoices and/or goods will be mailed as soon as practicable after the auction. Delivery of lots will be subject to the receipt of cleared funds. Mail Australian Coin Auctions GPO Box 2588 Melbourne Vic 3001 Australia Telephone +61 (0) 3 8677 8800 Fax +61 (0) 3 8677 8899 Email auctions@downies.com Website www.downies.com/auctions
Prices realised A provisional Prices Realised list of Auction 313 will be available at www.downies.com/auctions from noon Friday, 1 November 2013.
Room bidders Lots may be paid for and collected from the Lower Ground Floor, Block Arcade from noon Friday, 1 November 2013. Please ensure to pay for and collect your goods by Friday, 15 November 2013.
• One full day of Australian decimal coins in all metals 1966-2013, including an amazing gold pattern and several errors and varieties • Three 1930 Pennies and several 1923 Halfpennies amongst other special items • A substantial offering of British hammered and milled issues including a full set of wreath Crowns 1927-1936 • Several incredible sporting items including the earliest known Collingwood Football Club life member badge dated 1904, 19th Century cricket and football memorabilia in museum-like condition, and a full set of 108 football cards c.1930s.
Contents Lot
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Session 1: Tuesday 29 October 2013, commencing 10 am 1
Australian decimal coins: proof sets, mint sets, masterpieces in silver, proof singles, proof and specimen ‘Roos
483
Uncirculated singles, postal/numismatic covers, errors and varieties, mint rolls, sets, Perth Mint issues
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1157
Decimal gold coins
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Session 2: Wednesday 30 October 2013, commencing 9:30 am
Ken Downie Managing Director Downies
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Australian & world military medals and militaria; tokens and checks; commemorative medallions; bravery awards
29
1521
Documents; stage and screen memorabilia; cigarette and trade cards; postcards; books; Australian and world stamps
49
1622
Sports memorabilia; badges; union and lodge memorabilia; jewellery; toys; watches and clocks; paintings and prints; other ephemera
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Session 3: Wednesday 30 October 2013, commencing 1:30 pm 1805
Proclamation coins; NSW Dump; Australian shipwrecks and convict love token; Adelaide Pound; Australian predecimal gold coins
1966
Patterns and fantasies; predecimal proofs; Australian predecimal coins
Ancient coins; world coins
96
Session 6: Thursday 31 October 2013, commencing 1 pm 3097
World banknotes; world share scrip
128
Session 7: Thursday 31 October 2013, commencing 2:45 pm
We are currently accepting consignments for our first sale in February 2014 – these should be received by the first week in December 2013 to ensure their inclusion. If you have any questions about this or future auctions please feel free to contact myself or any of the friendly Auction staff who will be more than happy to address your individual needs. Chris Meallin Manager, Downies Chris Meallin Auction Manager Australian Coin Auctions
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Financial notes and store money; pre-federation banknotes; predecimal banknotes
142
3587
Australian specimen notes; decimal banknotes, folders & portfolios; error notes
154
Gradings and terminology used in this catalogue Proof: Proof coins are the most beautiful coins imaginable.
They are struck using specially hardened dies, and highly polished blanks. The result is a coin of great clarity and depth of detail. Most modern proofs (1966 onwards) contrast a brilliant mirror background against delicately frosted detail.
Chris Meallin and the Auction team are conveniently located in premises at Lower Ground Floor of Block Arcade. They are always pleased to provide an obligation-free assessment of your collection and to take direct delivery of consignments.
numismatic items, and staff are on hand to handle your specialist requirements.
Sydney – Town Hall Coins Situated in the most accessible part of Sydney’s business district, this retail store is a great place to look for that elusive piece. Staff can offer advice, buy and sell, and accept your auction consignment.
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Melbourne – Block Arcade Coins Our retail store in Melbourne is situated in one of Australia’s loveliest arcades. The store boasts a wide range of Page 2
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Brilliant Uncirculated (B/Unc) or choice Unc:
choice: An exceptional example of the given grade. good (g): Use of the prefix good (e.g. gVF) indicates that the item is slightly better than the grade stated.
Full detail, no wear, brilliance and lustre are hallmarks of an uncirculated coin, whereas no bends, folds or staining are qualities of an uncirculated banknote.
Extremely Fine (EF): Coins show only traces of wear to the high points of the design and only light surface marks from circulating. Otherwise the design is clear and sharp and the coin will have much lustre. Notes are clean and crisp with only the slightest signs of creases and folds. Very Fine (VF): Lustre has gone and there will be flatness
about (a): Use of this prefix (e.g. aEF) indicates that the item is almost at the grading designated. References commonly used: • Krause/Mishler – Standard Catalogue of World Coins, various editions • Pick – Standard Catalogue of World Paper Money, various editions • Renniks Unofficial Coins of Colonial Australia and New Zealand by Gilbert C Heyde
on the design of a coin. Other traces of wear may also be evident. Banknotes of this grade will show distinct signs of handling though the paper will still be reasonably crisp.
• Spink – Coins of England & the United Kingdom,
Fine (F): The effects of handling will be quite evident from
• Carlisle – Australian Historical Medals 1788–1988
the amount of flatness to the design of a coin. Notes will
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Very Good (VG): Most details of a coin’s design will be
Prooflike: Often a non-official mint strike, or medallic in
nature.
Uncirculated (Unc): An uncirculated or unused item.
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have clear signs of soiling and heavy creasing, possibly also some tearing. all but gone, but the basic design and date are still visible. Notes of this grade are near the end of their useful life, and are of little value unless they are very scarce or rare.
Uncirculated, but with higher than normal sheen.
Melbourne – Australian Coin Auctions
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Session 5: Thursday 31 October 2013, commencing 9:30 am 2538
At this time could I please remind absentee bidders to submit your bids by post, fax or email early to avoid disappointment – in recent sales we have experienced a flood of bid sheets after the deadline for bid submission which often results in these bids missing out.
Found on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD is our mail order division and administration in Mitcham.
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Session 4: Wednesday 30 October 2013, commencing 2:45 pm
We have special selected viewing available at the International ANDA Coin & Banknote Show to be held at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne over October 18-20. We of course have every lot available for inspection in our offices. With such a diverse offering I highly recommend inspection of the material on offer.
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• Greg McDonald – Pocket Guide to Australian Coins and Banknotes
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