COIN
1852 Adelaide Pound, struck using the second die (Type II)
QUALITY
Extremely Fine
PROVENANCE
Coinworks sale by private treaty Melbourne Collection 2013
PRICE
$25,000
STATUS
SOLD 2/8/2024
COIN
1953 Proof Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Perth Mint, depicting the effigy of the new Queen Elizabeth II
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
Australian Coin Auctions 19 February 2013, Lot 925
PRICE
$40,000
STATUS
SOLD 12/7/2024
COIN
1937 Proof Crown, featuring the portrait of George VI
QUALITY
Superb FDC, fully brilliant
PROVENANCE
Coinworks sale by private treaty 2006
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
SOLD 8/7/2024
COIN
Commonwealth of Australia 1930 Penny, guaranteed genuine by Coinworks.
QUALITY
Very Fine, with a full central diamond and six pearls
PROVENANCE
Private Collection NSW
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
SOLD 8/7/2024
COIN
1924 Proof Threepence and 1926 Proof Threepence, struck as Coins of Record during the reign of George V
QUALITY
Superb FDC 1924 Proof Threepence, fully brillliant reverse with magnificent colours • 1926 Proof Threepence fully brilliant reverse with again, magnificent colours.
PROVENANCE
1924 Proof Threepence, Noble Auction July 2001 Lot 1335 • 1926 Proof Threepence, Noble Auction July 2001 Lot 1440
PRICE
Available individually or $20,000 for the pair.
STATUS
SOLD 21/6/2024
COIN
1920 Proof Sixpence struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions March 1988 Lot 1166 • Strand Coins sale by private treaty to Coinworks January 2006 • Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$20,000
STATUS
SOLD 20/6/2024
COIN
The Ross Pratley 1858 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign
QUALITY
FDC. In the finest state of preservation, with immaculate satin fields and full original mint bloom on both obverse and reverse, Gem Uncirculated.
PROVENANCE
Spink Australia Auction 25, lot 2364 • Spink Auctions March 1989, lot 1519, in the liquidation of the R. G and C. Pratley Collection • Noble Numismatics November 2007 Lot 1380 • Sale by private treaty to Melbourne Collection August 2014
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 18 JUNE 2024
COIN
The Quartermaster 1855 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, the jewel in the crown of the Sydney Mint Half Sovereign series
QUALITY
About Uncirculated, the finest by far of the forty known examples
PROVENANCE
William L S Barrett, Canada • Sale by Private Treaty to Robert Jaggard, Sydney • Sale by Private Treaty to J Lawton • Sale by Private Treaty to Tom Hadley Quartermaster Collection • Sale by Private Treaty to H.A.G Collection
PRICE
$295,000
STATUS
SOLD 23/4/2024
COIN
A Three-Coin Set of Kookaburra Square Pennies dated 1919, 1920 and 1921
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated
PRICE
$120,000 for the set of three coins as shown below.
STATUS
SOLD 12/4/2024
COIN
1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign, one of the very finest, a stunning example of the nation's first sovereign.
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated, a quality assignation that extends to the fields and the strike.
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty to H.A.G Collection 2009.
PRICE
$135,000
STATUS
SOLD 2/4/2024
COIN
Unique 1939 Proof Shilling struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint
QUALITY
FDC, fully brilliant reverse and peripheral brilliance on the obverse.
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions March 1982 lot 739 • Spink Auctions April 1986 lot 1220 • Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
SOLD 28/3/2024
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar struck on an 1803 Mexico Mint Charles IIII Spanish Silver Dollar
QUALITY
Original coin a high quality Good Very Fine, toned to a soft gun-metal blue grey, the surfaces smooth • Counterstamps a premium quality Extremely Fine and showing original silver lustre, the 'H' for Henshall as well formed as we have seen.
PROVENANCE
Sale by private treaty Barrie Winsor to Downies Coins 1999 • Johnson Family Collection • Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$185,000
STATUS
Sold 20/3/2024
COIN
1887 Young Head Shield Sovereign Melbourne Mint, the last year of the Queen Victoria Young Head Sovereign Series and a world class rarity.
QUALITY
Brilliant Uncirculated with proof-like mirror fields and the tell-tale kiss-curl in front of the ear.
PROVENANCE
Robert Jaggard 1989 • Paul Terry • Sale by private treaty 1992 Monetarium to Tom Hadley, Quartermaster Collection (Lot 73)
PRICE
$37,500
STATUS
SOLD 17/3/2024
COIN
1930 Penny, with handsome toning, the obverse featuring one side of the central diamond and six pearls.
QUALITY
Good Fine / About Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Sale by Coinworks 2018 Private Collector Canberra
PRICE
$27,500
STATUS
SOLD 13/3/2024
COIN
Proof 1935 Penny struck at the Melbourne Mint
QUALITY
A stunning FDC with full copper brilliance and one of the finest we have handled
PROVENANCE
Sold by private treaty to a Shepparton Collector, 2002
PRICE
$25,000
STATUS
SOLD 7/3/2024
COIN
Unique 1933 Proof Shilling, a proof striking of Australia's rarest circulating shilling
QUALITY
FDC with stunning mirror fields, beautiful golden colours around the periphery. Heavy striations on both obverse and reverse reflect careful die preparation.
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor Collection, 2003 • Private Collection Sydney.
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
SOLD 5/3/2024
COIN
Edward VIII / George VI Royal Mint 1937 Uniface Pattern Penny
QUALITY
Uncirculated, handsomely toned and superb glossy surfaces
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions July 1987 Lot 1891, the coin selling for $8000 on a pre-sale estimate of $6000 • Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$85,000
STATUS
SOLD 25/02/2024
COIN
Unique 1813 Holey Dollar, created from a Lima Mint Spanish Silver Dollar struck in 1789 during the reign of Charles IV and featuring the portrait and legend of the deceased monarch, Charles III
QUALITY
Original coin: A supreme quality Extremely Fine. Counter-stamps: A supreme quality Extremely Fine. As such, one of the finest.
PROVENANCE
Spink London privately from Andre de Cleremont 1989, Status International 2005, Mr Steven Sparkman • Exhibited at The Macquarie Bank, 2013 • The Royal Australian Mint Exhibition, 2019
PRICE
$550,000
STATUS
SOLD 23/2/2024
COIN
1921 Kookaburra Square Halfpenny, one of the Commonwealth's great coin rarities
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated with lustrous fields under soft antique toning
PROVENANCE
Jaggards, Roxburys Auction 2015
PRICE
$100,000
STATUS
SOLD 18/2/2024
COIN
1887 Proof Half Sovereign struck at the Melbourne Mint and the only known example
QUALITY
Superb FDC, brilliant and flawless
PROVENANCE
John G. Murdoch Collection Lot 625, sold by Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge Auctioneers, 21 July 1903 • Spink Australia Auction November 1978 Lot 667 • Spink Australia Auction November 1981 Lot 1003 • Barrie Winsor sale by private treaty from the late Philip Spalding Collection.
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 9/2/2024
COIN
Brilliantly matched 1924 Proof Florin and 1924 Proof Shilling, both coins struck at the Melbourne Mint during the reign of George V and the tenure of Albert Le Souef as Deputy Master of the Mint.
QUALITY
• 1924 Proof Florin, FDC the reverse with brilliant fields, solid striations and stunning golden toning. The obverse a matte finish. • 1924 Proof Shilling, FDC the reverse with brilliant fields, solid striations and stunning golden toning. The obverse a matte finish.
PROVENANCE
• 1924 Proof Florin Nobles Auction August 2001 lot 1433 selling for $18,640 on a pre-sale estimate of $15,000, Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins. • 1924 Proof Shilling Nobles Auction March 1991 lot 1392 selling for $5300 on a pre-sale estimate of $3000, Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins.
PRICE
$50,000
STATUS
SOLD 5 FEBRUARY 2024
COIN
The Sir Marcus Clark Aborigine Threepence created by colonial silversmiths Julius Hogarth and Conrad Erichsen in 1860.
QUALITY
Struck in silver and presented in mint state, with proof-like surfaces.
PROVENANCE
Sir Marcus Clark KBE, sold by James R. Lawson Auctioneers 1954 • Exhibited, 'The Dollars & Dumps' Exhibition ANZ Gothic Bank Melbourne, 2007.
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 29 JANUARY 2024
COIN
1921 Kookbaurra Square Penny design type 11
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated with proof-like surfaces, handsome toning and a deeply etched design
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
SOLD 29 JANUARY 2024
COIN
1947 Proof Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Perth Mint
QUALITY
A superb FDC brilliant violet-red proof and the finest known
PROVENANCE
Nobles Auction, Sydney, March 1996
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
SOLD 24 JANUARY 2024
COIN
Proof 1927 Canberra Florin
QUALITY
FDC, visually stunning with highly reflective silver fields and a hint of golden toning around the periphery
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty, April 2007
PRICE
$20,000
STATUS
SOLD 22/1/2024
COIN
1930 Proof Sovereign struck as a Presentation Piece at the Melbourne Mint and one of two known.
QUALITY
Gem FDC
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty Monetarium Sydney 1990, Private Collection Perth.
PRICE
$125,000
STATUS
SOLD 4/12/2023
COIN
The only known example of the 1870 Sydney Mint Proof Sovereign.
QUALITY
Gem FDC
PROVENANCE
John Brodribb Bergne Collection, Sothebys London 26 May 1873 • J Halliburton Young Collection, Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge 7 April 1881 • Montague Collection, Sotheby Wilkinson & Hodge 1896 & 1897 Lot 309 • John Gloag Murdoch Collection, Sotheby 26 July 1903 Lot 619 • Captain Vivian Hewitt Spink 1967 • Baldwin Collection, London • Spink Australia November 1978 Lot 564 • Spink Australia July1981 Lot 989 • Spink Australia July 1988 Lot 2304 • Sale by Private Treaty Barrie Winsor to Downies 1999 • Sale by Private Treaty Coinworks to Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins 2000
PRICE
$350,000
STATUS
SOLD 16/11/2023
COIN
1865 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, the mintage of 62,000 is the lowest of the Type II Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Series
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated, with proof-like surfaces and extremely rare in this quality
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty Winsor & Sons, 2007
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
SOLD 28/10/2023
COIN
1889 Proof Sovereign struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of two known.
QUALITY
FDC, brilliant and flawless
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions Sydney March 1988, Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 28/10/2023
COIN
1926 Sydney Sovereign
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Heritage Auctions 4 January 2016 Sale 3044, Lot 31087
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
SOLD 28/10/2023
COIN
1920 Kookaburra Square Penny Type 7, one of the glamour coins of the entire series
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated with superb edges and proof-like fields
PROVENANCE
The Gilgunnia Collection
PRICE
$55,000
STATUS
SOLD 26/10/2023
COIN
1852 Adelaide Assay Office Gold One Pound struck with the second reverse die (Type II)
QUALITY
About Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Downies Sale by Private Treaty Perth Collection, 1998
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
SOLD 26/10/2023
COIN
Unique pair of Proof 1893 Sovereign and Proof 1893 Half Sovereign, struck as Coins of Record at the Sydney Mint.
QUALITY
Luxurious gold proofs, FDC, brilliant and flawless
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor, Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
Sovereign • $110,000 Half Sovereign • $110,000. Available as a pair • $200,000
STATUS
SOLD 24/10/2023
COIN
Complete Australian Penny Collection, including a high quality 1930 Penny, the obverse featuring two, almost three. sides of the central diamond and six pearls.
QUALITY
About Very Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$39,500
STATUS
SOLD 23/10/2023
COIN
The 'Chase Manhattan' Presentation Set struck in 1953 at the Melbourne Mint depicting the new obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
QUALITY
A specimen set struck to extraordinary quality levels, FDC and stunning
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty to 'The Woulfin Collection' 1998, Sale by Private Treaty to 'CSC Collection' 2002
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
SOLD 5/10/2023
COIN
Trinidad 1811 Holey Dollar, struck on an 1808 Mexico Mint Charles IIII Spanish Silver Dollar
QUALITY
Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Gordon Collection sold by Baldwins Sale 8 1996, Mark Freehill Collection
PRICE
$16,500
STATUS
SOLD 4/10/2023
COIN
1921 Square Penny design Type 12
QUALITY
Superb Choice Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Perth
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
SOLD 21/9/2023
COIN
The Type I, 1852 Adelaide One Pound minted in the very first production run of the nation's first gold coin. Of the highest rarity and historical significance. .
QUALITY
About Uncirculated and as such, one of the finest
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$155,000
STATUS
SOLD 29/9/2023
COIN
1934 Proof Set, the first set of Australian proof coins produced and sold to collectors
QUALITY
Superb FDC
PROVENANCE
Downies Sale by Private Treaty CSC Collection 1996
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
SOLD 12/9/2023
COIN
1883 Young Head Shield Sovereign, Melbourne Mint. One of the key dates of the series.
QUALITY
Brilliant Uncirculated with satin-smooth fields and a highly detailed design
PROVENANCE
Robert Jaggard Collection 1989 • Private Treaty Paul Terry Collection • Quartermaster Collection (Tom Hadley) sold 4 June 2009 Lot 65
PRICE
$17,500
STATUS
SOLD 7/9/2023
COIN
The Hannibal Head Holey Dollar, created from a Spanish Silver Dollar struck in 1810 at the Lima Mint in Peru featuring the 'imaginary' portrait of the monarch. One of two held by private collectors.
QUALITY
Original coin obverse Very Good • reverse About Fine. Counter stamps obverse About Fine • reverse worn smooth but showing a hint of the Five Shillings
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$145,000
STATUS
SOLD 1/9/2023
COIN
Australia's rarest penny, the 1945 Penny, struck at the Melbourne Mint
QUALITY
FDC, a spectacular proof strike, fully brilliant with a golden obverse and reddish brown reverse
PROVENANCE
The Museum of Victoria Collection
PRICE
$105,000
STATUS
SOLD 1/9/2023
COIN
1813 Dump, design type A/1
QUALITY
Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty Downies 2016
PRICE
$22,500
STATUS
SOLD 31/8/2023
COIN
1930 Penny with a fabulous reverse, the obverse featuring two, almost three sides, of the central diamond and six pearls. On both reverse and obverse, solid edges and handsome toning.
QUALITY
About Very Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty 2000 Monetarium
PRICE
$42,500
STATUS
SOLD 30/8/2023
COIN
1871 Young Head St George Sovereign, the first year of a new obverse and reverse design. An extremely important and rare date.
QUALITY
Brilliant Uncirculated with satin-smooth proof-like fields, highly detailed
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions March 1981 lot 449 • Robert Jaggard Collection 1989 • Private Treaty Paul Terry Collection • Quartermaster Collection (Tom Hadley) sold 4 June 2009 Lot 75
PRICE
$20,000
STATUS
SOLD 14/8/2023
COIN
Proof 1952 Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Perth Mint
QUALITY
FDC with a brilliant strike and full mint red on both obverse and reverse.
PROVENANCE
Nobles Auction March 1996 Lot 1574 • Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
SOLD 9/8/2023
COIN
1852 Adelaide Assay Office Gold One Pound struck with the second reverse die (Type II)
QUALITY
Good Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$18,000
STATUS
Sold 1/8/2023
COIN
A Unique pair of Proof 1894 Sovereign and Proof 1894 Half Sovereign, struck as Presentation Pieces at the Melbourne Mint.
QUALITY
Superb FDC proofs, brilliant and flawless
PROVENANCE
Murdoch Collection, sold Sotheby Wilkinson and Hodge, London 1903 - 1904.
PRICE
Sovereign • $85,000 Half Sovereign • $85,000. Available as a pair • $150,000
STATUS
SOLD 1/8/2023
COIN
1918 Half Sovereign Perth Mint
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Canberra
PRICE
$12,500
STATUS
Sold 24/7/2023
COIN
Proof 1916 Halfpenny struck as a record piece at the Bombay Mint, believed unique
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor 1996 • Status Auctions October 2012 • Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$17,500
STATUS
SOLD 19/7/2023
COIN
The 'Nullica' Hoard comprising five 1930 Pennies across a broad range of prices and qualities.
STATUS
SOLD - THE NULLICA HOARD
COIN
1946 Pattern Florin, struck in cupro-nickel and the only example held in private hands
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Melbourne Mint Archives • Museum of Victoria • Spink Auctions Australia July 1988, Lot 954 • Noble Numismatics July 1991 Lot 1250.
PRICE
$40,000
STATUS
SOLD 15/6/2023
COIN
1852 Adelaide Assay Office Gold One Pound struck with the second reverse die (Type II)
QUALITY
Brilliant Uncirculated, superbly executed strike and fully lustrous on both obverse and reverse
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Perth (held in the same collection as the famous Nobleman One Pound)
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
SOLD 19/5/2023
COIN
Proof 1880 Half Sovereign struck as a presentation piece at the Sydney Mint, featuring a grained edge
QUALITY
A brilliant frosted proof in flawless condition and one of two known
PROVENANCE
Noble Numismatics November 1978 (lot 657) • Noble Numismatics November 1983 (lot 525) • Sale by Private Treaty CSC Collection March 2004
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 18/5/2023
COIN
1920 Kookaburra Square Penny design type 9, also known as the 'Square Legend Kookaburra'
QUALITY
Uncirculated with proof-like reflectives surfaces, a sharp design and uniform edges
PROVENANCE
The Osborne Collection • Spink Noble Numismatics July 1993 Lot 1423
PRICE
$70,000
STATUS
SOLD 16/5/2023
COIN
The Ultimate Kookaburra Pair - 1921 Kookaburra Square Halfpenny and 1921 Kookaburra Square Penny
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated and beautifully matched both by design and in quality
PRICE
$95,000
STATUS
SOLD 10/5/2023
COIN
1921 Kookaburra Square Penny design type 12
QUALITY
Superb Choice Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
SOLD 10/5/2023
COIN
1921 Kookaburra Square Halfpenny, a great Commonwealth coin rarity.
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated with strong design detail in the portrait of George V, the legend, the bird (even to the eye which is like a tiny pearl.) And very nice edges.
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty to CSC Collection March 1998
PRICE
$85,000
STATUS
SOLD 10/5/2023
COIN
The rarest Australian Commonwealth coin - the 1919 Shilling.
QUALITY
Nearly Extremely Fine
PROVENANCE
Spink Australia November 1981 lot 944 • Spink Auction March 1988 lot 1154 • Noble Numismatics March 1996 lot 1539
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
Sold 9/5/2023
COIN
1852 Adelaide Pound Type II struck with a reverse die featuring the scalloped inner circle
QUALITY
Good Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated, highly reflective surfaces and great eye appeal
PROVENANCE
Downies sale by private treaty to the Peter Dawson Collection, 1999
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
SOLD 1/5/2023
COIN
1930 Penny with two sides of the central diamond and six plump pearls
QUALITY
About Very Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
SOLD 1/5/2023
COIN
The Commonwealth of Australia 1932 Florin, struck to specimen quality at the Melbourne Mint. One of two coins purchased from the Melbourne Mint for the State Collection in 1932 and unique in private hands.
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions Australia July 1988, Lot 1000 where it sold for $10,000 on a pre-auction estimate of $6000
PRICE
$70,000
STATUS
Sold 27/4/2023
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from an 1809 Ferdinand VII Spanish Silver Dollar
QUALITY
About Extremely Fine with Extremely Fine counter-stamps. Highly reflective, glossy surfaces and handsome toning.
PROVENANCE
Dr Mark Long, a foremost collector and numismatic author of the nineteenth century
PRICE
$150,000
STATUS
SOLD 25/4/2023
COIN
1813 Dump, a textbook example of the nation's very first coin
QUALITY
Very Fine / Good Very Fine
PROVENANCE
The Dan Collection Queensland
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold 21/4/2023
COIN
The Hagley Proof 1930 Halfpenny struck as a Presentation Piece at the Melbourne Mint and one of two known
QUALITY
FDC with iridescent mirror surfaces that give off brilliant purple and emerald-green colours, highlighting the date 1930 and highlighting the legend on both obverse and reverse. The inner beading is pristine. The edge denticles immaculate. A stunning coin!
PROVENANCE
The late Sydney Hagley • Bowers & Ruddy Auction 6 November 1974 lot 1894 in the liquidation of the Dr Curtis Paxman Collection • Spink Auction November 1981 Lot 958 • Noble Numismatics March 2000 Lot 1378
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
Sold 18/4/2023
COIN
A Complete Set of Australia's Wartime Silver Proofs struck at the Heaton Mint, Birmingham. Superb quality and a unique set.
PRICE
Available individually as priced below. Or $245,000 for the set of three Heaton Proof Coins in a hand crafted Anton Gerner Presentation Case.
STATUS
Sold 2/4/2023
COIN
Proof 1927 Shilling struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of two known
QUALITY
Brilliant FDC, stunning fields and heavy striations confirming careful preparation of the dies
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions November 1978, Spink Auctions March 1982
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
Sold 24/3/2023
COIN
Proof 1948 Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Perth Mint
QUALITY
Superb FDC with stunning reflective colours
PROVENANCE
Sale by Private Treaty to the Alan Long Collection 1998, Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold 17 March 2023
COIN
Proof 1857 Queen Victoria Sydney Mint Half Sovereign struck at the Royal Mint London
QUALITY
A brilliant and frosted proof in flawless condition and one of perhaps three known
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor Collection 2004 • Private Collection Western Australia
PRICE
$85,000
STATUS
Sold 7 March 2023
COIN
1930 Penny with a nearly full central diamond and six very plump pearls
QUALITY
Nearly Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
Sold 1 March 2023
COIN
1930 Penny, a coin that defies the odds because to the naked eye you would hardly know it had circulated.
QUALITY
About Fine / About Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$25,000
STATUS
Sold 22 February 2023
COIN
The Proof 1923 Halfpenny, a unique Presentation Piece of Australia's rarest halfpenny
QUALITY
FDC with underlying copper brilliance in the central area of the reverse and around the periphery, highlighting the legend and the date. The inner beading is pristine. The edge denticles immaculate. The fields, satin smooth. The obverse also shows much underlying brilliance and, under magnification, there are striations reflecting careful preparation of the dies.
PROVENANCE
Noble Numismatics Auction November 1999, Private Collector Sydney
PRICE
$135,000
STATUS
Sold February 2023
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from a Charles IV Spanish Silver Dollar that was struck at the Mexico Mint in 1805
QUALITY
Original Eight Reales About Fine with glossy reflective fields. Counter stamps Obverse Good Fine • Reverse About Fine
PROVENANCE
Roy Farman, Ray Jewell, Noble Auctions July 2005 Lot 1246, Mira Noble Reference 1805/10 Page 52
PRICE
$70,000
STATUS
Sold 23 February 2023
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from an 1809 Ferdinand VII Spanish Silver Dollar
QUALITY
Original coin obverse About Fine • reverse Very Good. Counter stamps obverse Good Fine • reverse worn smooth.
PROVENANCE
W J Noble Collection • Mark Freehill Collection • Spink & Son Australia November 1978 Lot 514 • Spink Auctions July 1984 • Mira Noble Reference 1809/11.
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold 23 February 2023
COIN
1930 Penny with a full central diamond and six very plump pearls (and our New Year bonus offer of a 1923 Halfpenny)
QUALITY
Very Fine-Plus, and one of the best
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$60,000
STATUS
Sold January 2023
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from a Charles IV Spanish Silver Dollar that was issued at the Mexico Mint in 1804. Of particular note, the vertical alignment of the obverse counter-stamps - 'New South Wales' and '1813' - with the date '1804'. This is the optimum position of the counter-stamps and was rarely ever achieved by mint master, William Henshall.
QUALITY
Original coin: Very Fine, the surfaces highly reflective with subtle grey toning. Counter-stamps: Good Very Fine.
PROVENANCE
Money Company California, 1980. Noble Numismatics Auction April 2004, Lot 1383 selling for $114,000 on a pre-auction estimate of $90,000. Mira/Noble Reference 1804/13 page 49.
PRICE
$175,000
STATUS
Sold 31/10/2022
COIN
Proof 1956 Penny struck at the Perth Mint and featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
QUALITY
Full blazing copper, a superb Gem FDC
PRICE
$22,000
STATUS
Sold 24/10/2022
COIN
The unique Proof 1921 Star Shilling struck as a Presentation Piece at the Sydney Mint
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions March April 1984 Lot 607, Spink Auctions March 1988 Lot 1167, Barrie Winsor Collection
PRICE
$115,000
STATUS
Sold 13/10/2022
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from an 1809 Ferdinand VII Spanish Silver Dollar
QUALITY
Original Coin: About Fine Counter-stamps Very Fine
PROVENANCE
American Collector W D Koonce, Spink Australia July 1983 Lot 801, Mira Noble Reference 1809/12 Illustrated on Page 66
PRICE
$88,000
STATUS
Sold September 2022
COIN
Proof 1955 Penny and Proof 1955 Halfpenny struck at the Perth Mint and featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
QUALITY
Full blazing copper, a superb Gem FDC
PROVENANCE
The Collection of Kevin Tierney
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold September 2022
COIN
1967 Coombs Randall Twenty Dollars Consecutive Pair
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Geelong Victoria
PRICE
$15,500
STATUS
Sold September 2022
COIN
Proof 1924 Sixpence struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of five known
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
Downies, sold by private treaty to the Woulfin Collection, 1999
PRICE
$10,500
STATUS
Sold September 2022
COIN
Proof 1954 Coat of Arms Florin struck as a Presentation Piece at the Melbourne Mint and featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
QUALITY
Brilliant FDC and possibly unique in private hands
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions Melbourne 1999, March 28 & 29, Lot 342
PRICE
$20,000
STATUS
Sold September 2022.
COIN
Proof 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign and Proof 1855 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, the only pair held in Australia.
QUALITY
Flawless FDC, ultra cameo, glowing with mirrored lustre
PROVENANCE
Detailed individually below
PRICE
$220,000 (Sovereign), $220,000 (Half Sovereign)
STATUS
Sold August 2022
COIN
The Spanish Silver Dollar, cut and counter stamped - a collection of four pieces.
QUALITY
As detailed below.
PRICE
Available individually or as a complete collection for $18,000 (a saving of $2000).
STATUS
Sold August 2022
COIN
High quality 1930 Penny with our bonus offer of a Choice Uncirculated 1930 Sovereign
QUALITY
Very Fine with a full central diamond and six plump pearls and in the top ten per cent of surviving examples.
PROVENANCE
Private Collection NSW
PRICE
$55,000
STATUS
Sold 7/10/2022.
COIN
1864 Sydney Mint Half Sovereign, and one of the smallest mintages of the Sydney Mint Half Sovereign Series
QUALITY
Uncirculated, with proof-like surfaces and very rare in this condition
PROVENANCE
Quartermaster Collection sold by Monetarium 4 June 2009, lot 243
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold August 2022
COIN
1930 Penny, a fabulous coin with a full central diamond, six very plump pearls and traces of the elusive seventh and eighth pearls
QUALITY
Good Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$60,000
STATUS
Sold July 2022
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from a Spanish Silver Dollar that was minted in 1800 at the Lima Mint, a Holey Dollar that is unique for the date and mint combination
QUALITY
Original coin: A supreme quality Good Very Fine with superb design detail, the surfaces highly reflective enhanced by handsome light grey toning. Counter-stamps: Nearly Extremely Fine
PROVENANCE
Edward Wills Collection, Syd Hagley Collection, Nobles Auction November 2005 lot 1220. Photographed and detailed as Holey Dollar 1800/1 on page 38 of the reference book, "The Holey Dollars of New South Wales. A Pictorial Record.
PRICE
$295,000
STATUS
Sold July 2022
COIN
Proof 1927 Canberra Florin, an exceptional quality piece and one of the finest we have handled.
QUALITY
Brilliant FDC with rich golden toning.
PROVENANCE
International Auction Galleries 2005, Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$23,500
STATUS
Sold July 2022
COIN
1930 Penny with two sides of the central diamond and six plump pearls.
QUALITY
About Very Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold July 2022
COIN
1823 Macintosh and Degraves Tasmania Silver Shilling and one of two known at this quality level
QUALITY
Nearly Uncirculated, a brilliant strike, brown / grey toning with underlying proof-like brilliance and one of the finest known.
PROVENANCE
Spink & Son London sold to Guy Newton-Brown by private treaty 1968. Nobles Auction July 1998 in the liquidation of Newton-Brown's Collection, selling for $12,100 on a pre-sale estimate of $12,000. Sold with historical papers from Spink London dated November 1968.
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
Sold June 2022
COIN
1886 Young Head Shield Sovereign Melbourne Mint, the key coin of the Queen Victoria Young Head Sovereign Series.
QUALITY
Uncirculated with proof-like fields
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor Collection
PRICE
$65,000
STATUS
Sold June 2022
COIN
Proof 1925 Shilling and the only known example held in private hands
QUALITY
Superb FDC
PROVENANCE
Downies sale by Private Treaty 1993. Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$19,500
STATUS
Sold June 2022
COIN
1921 Kookaburra Square Penny
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Victoria
PRICE
$25,000
STATUS
Sold June 2022
COIN
Proof 1931 Penny struck at the Melbourne Mint and one of only three known.
QUALITY
Superb FDC with full brilliance on both obverse and reverse
PROVENANCE
Australian Coin Auctions 28 February 2002, Lot 1689
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
Sold June 2022
COIN
1798 Holey Dollar struck from a 1797 Mexico Mint Spanish Silver Dollar And 1798 Dump. Both issued by the British Colony of Dominica.
QUALITY
Holey Dollar - Good Very Fine. Dump - Nearly Extremely Fine.
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor Collection
PRICE
$23,500
STATUS
Sold May 2022
COIN
The 1919 Kookaburra Square Penny, extremely rare and featuring the unique type 3 design
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated with impeccable mirror surfaces
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$40,000
STATUS
Sold May 2022
COIN
1813 Colonial Dump Type A/1
QUALITY
About Fine
PROVENANCE
Downies, Private Collection Canberra
PRICE
$7500
STATUS
Sold May 2022
COIN
1852 Adelaide Pound, an exhibition piece acknowledged industry-wide as the finest example of the nation's first gold coin.
QUALITY
Gem Uncirculated, a virtually faultless strike and brilliant satin fields.
PROVENANCE
Sale by private treaty to Harold Hastings-Deering. Gifted to Dr. W. Smith under instructions from the Will of the late Hastings-Deering. Barrie Winsor sale by Private Treaty to Queensland Collection 1998. Barrie Winsor sale by private treaty to Melbourne Collection 2005. Exhibited ANZ Dollars & Dumps Exhibition Melbourne 2007. Traders & Investors Expo Melbourne 2007. Eminent Colonials Exhibition Melbourne 2012.
PRICE
$300,000
STATUS
Sold April 2022
COIN
A 'Diamond' 1930 Penny with a complete central diamond and six plump pearls
QUALITY
Very Fine on both obverse and reverse
PROVENANCE
The Patterson Collection, Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
Sold April 2022
COIN
Classic 1930 Penny, with a partial central diamond and six plump pearls
QUALITY
Good Fine / Very Fine, and one of the most impressive 1930 Pennies we have sold with perfect edges and minimal marks in the field, it is a coin that defies the odds.
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$32,500
STATUS
Sold April 2022
COIN
1813 Dump struck with the A/1 dies
QUALITY
About Extremely Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Perth
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
Sold April 2022
COIN
A Holey Dollar defined by a rare monarch, remarkable quality, an early date and outstanding credentials. This 1813 Holey Dollar was created from a Charles III Spanish Silver Dollar that was issued at the Mexico Mint in 1777
QUALITY
Original silver dollar: Extremely Fine, the surfaces highly reflective and attractively toned. Counter-stamps: About Uncirculated with original silver lustre, the 'H' for Henshall at the intersection of the two twigs is well formed.
PROVENANCE
First publicly offered Jacques Schulman Auction Amsterdam, 30 March 1914. Second public offering Künker Auction Berlin, 4 February 2016. Illustrated in Burgio's Diccionario De La Moneda Hispanoamericana, Volume II, page 135 Santiago 1958. Historical papers and catalogues attesting to the coin's provenance will be provided.
PRICE
$525,000.
STATUS
Sold April 2022
COIN
A 'Diamond & Pearl' 1923 Halfpenny with a full central diamond and eight crisp pearls
QUALITY
Uncirculated and extremely rare at this quality level
PROVENANCE
Monetarium Adelaide 2007, Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$42,000
STATUS
Sold March 2022
COIN
Proof 1935 Halfpenny struck at the Melbourne Mint
QUALITY
An exceptional coin, a stunning FDC with full copper brilliance. And one of the finest we have handled.
PROVENANCE
Sold by private treaty to a Shepparton Collector, 2002
PRICE
$18,000
STATUS
Sold March 2022
NOTE
1913 Presentation Note of the Commonwealth of Australia's first paper currency. A Ten Shillings hand-numbered M000091 in red ink and secured in a ballot by Jim Mathews, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports, 1906 - 1931. The only known example signed by the then Prime Minister, Andrew Fisher. Sold with official Treasury letter confirming original ownership.
QUALITY
Virtually Uncirculated, with NO pin holes and NO folds. One of the absolute finest of seventeen known.
PROVENANCE
Spink Auctions, March 1984, Spink Noble March 1988, Madrid Collection of Australain Rare Coins
PRICE
$120,000
STATUS
Sold February 2022
COIN
1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign, a high quality and lustrous example of Australia's very first sovereign
QUALITY
Good Extremely Fine / About Uncirculated with original lustre on both obverse and reverse
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold February 2022
COIN
The 1923 Halfpenny, Australia's rarest halfpenny, and this example one of the best with a complete central diamond and eight pristine pearls
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins, The Dan Collection
PRICE
$85,000
STATUS
Sold February 2022
COIN
1930 Penny with an almost complete central diamond and six plump pearls
QUALITY
Nearly Very Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
New Year Offer of $35,000 (Normal RRP $39,500)
STATUS
Sold January 2022
COIN
Proof 1927 Canberra Florin offered to celebrate Australia Day
QUALITY
Superb FDC
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Perth
PRICE
Our special Australia Day celebratory price of $23,500 (Normal RRP $30,000)
STATUS
Sold January 2022
COIN
1813 Dump, an 'exhibition-worthy' example of the nation's first coin
QUALITY
Nearly Extremely Fine, supreme quality and exceedingly rare as such
PROVENANCE
Osborne Collection sold by Noble Auctions July 1993. "All That Is Holey" Exhibition, Royal Australian Mint Canberra 2019
PRICE
$75,000
STATUS
Sold November 2020
COIN
1813 Dump, a textbook example of the nation's very first coin
QUALITY
Good Very Fine / About Extremely Fine beautifully toned with highly reflective surfaces
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$50,000
STATUS
Sold October 2021
COIN
1813 Holey Dollar created from a Spanish Silver Dollar that had been struck at the Lima Mint, Peru, in 1808.
QUALITY
Good Extremely Fine with handsome toning and glossy fields, making it the finest known Lima Mint Holey Dollar.
PROVENANCE
Exhibited at the "Holey Dollar - A Symbol of Innovation", Macquarie Bank 1 Martin Place Sydney 2 October to 18 October 2013. Also at the "All That Is Holey" Exhibition, Royal Australian Mint Canberra 16 August to 3 November 2019.
PRICE
$495,000
STATUS
Sold October 2021
COIN
Copper rarities struck in the 1920s and '30s
QUALITY
Six coins detailed individually below
PRICE
Six coins detailed individually below
COIN
Proof 1936 Halfpenny struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of five known
QUALITY
FDC with highly reflective glass-like fields radiating superb colours
PROVENANCE
Noble's Auction July 2001
PRICE
$15,000
STATUS
Sold September 2021
COIN
Proof 1956 Penny struck at the Perth Mint.
QUALITY
A magnificent FDC, an intense blazing orange
PROVENANCE
Dr Vincent Verheyen
PRICE
$19,500
STATUS
Sold September 2021
COIN
Proof 1917 Sixpence struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of two known
QUALITY
FDC
PROVENANCE
The Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins, Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$25,000
STATUS
Sold September 2021
COIN
A 'Diamond & Pearl' 1930 Penny with a complete central diamond and eight clear pearls. And the finest we have handled.
QUALITY
Good Extremely Fine and ranked number three for quality
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$195,000
STATUS
Sold 31 August 2021
COIN
Proof 1936 Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint. One of four known
QUALITY
Supeb FDC
PROVENANCE
Nobles Auction July 1997, Private Collection Perth
PRICE
$40,000
STATUS
Sold August 2021
COIN
Proof 1923 Penny struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and the only known example held by a private collector
QUALITY
Superb FDC
PROVENANCE
Nobles Auction 1998, Private Collector Perth
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
Sold August 2021
COIN
1921 Kookaburra Square Penny design type 11
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated, almost proof-like with handsome antique toning and highly reflective mirror fields
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$45,000
STATUS
Sold August 2021
COIN
1920 Kookaburra Square Penny
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated, a sculpted three dimensional design and stunning mirror fields combine to make this coin the very finest Type 7 Kookaburra Square Penny we have handled.
PROVENANCE
The Dan Collection, Queensland
PRICE
$65,000
STATUS
Sold July 2021
COIN
Proof 1924 Sixpence struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint and one of five known
QUALITY
A superb Gem FDC
PROVENANCE
Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins, Private Collection Victoria
PRICE
$15,000
STATUS
Sold July 2021
COIN
1930 Penny with two sides of the central diamond and six plump pearls.
QUALITY
About Very Fine obverse and a Very Fine reverse
PROVENANCE
Sold by private treaty to a collector in Shepparton, 2003
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold June 30, 2021
COIN
1918 Half Sovereign struck at the Perth Mint.
QUALITY
Choice Uncirculated , with lustrous obverse fields and a satin reverse
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$18,000
STATUS
Sold June 30 2021
COIN
1918 Perth Mint Half Sovereign, the rare date in the George V Half Sovereign series.
QUALITY
Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Perth
PRICE
$12,500
STATUS
Sold June 2021
COIN
A 'Diamond and Pearl' 1930 Penny with a complete central diamond and strong evidence of pearls numbered seven and eight.
QUALITY
Good Very Fine and one of the very best
PROVENANCE
The Dan Collection, Queensland
PRICE
$65,000
STATUS
Sold June 2021
COIN
Proof 1928 Florin, struck as a Coin of Record at the Melbourne Mint.
QUALITY
Brilliant silver fields on both reverse and obverse, a magnificent FDC, with fabulous reverse iridescent toning. A stunning coin that exemplifies the Melbourne Mint proof strikings of the 1920s.
PROVENANCE
Noble Auctions 2001, Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold June 2021
COIN
Proof 1893 Half Sovereign depicting the Jubilee portrait of Queen Victoria. One of three known.
QUALITY
A brilliant FDC
PROVENANCE
Nobles Auction July 2005, Private Collection New South Wales
PRICE
$80,000
STATUS
Sold June 2021
COIN
The finest 1813 Dump struck with the rare D/2 dies
QUALITY
About Uncirculated
PROVENANCE
Sotheby's London, March 1901 in the sale of the W J Davis Collection. Sotheby's London October 1920 in the sale of the Dr Hubert Peck Collection. Virgil Brand Collection. Stacks New York January 2004 in the sale of the John J. Ford Collection. Exhibited at the "Dollars & Dumps" Exhibition ANZ Gothic Bank Collins Street Melbourne November 27 - 30 2007. Exhibited again at at the "Holey Dollar - A Symbol of Innovation", Macquarie Bank 1 Martin Place Sydney 2 October to 18 October 2013. And more recently at the "All That Is Holey" Exhibition, Royal Australian Mint Canberra 16 August to 3 November 2019.
PRICE
$165,000
STATUS
Sold May 2021
COIN
1930 Penny with one side of the central diamond and six plump pearls. And our bonus offer of Australia's rarest halfpenny, the 1923 Halfpenny
QUALITY
Good Fine / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$30,000
STATUS
Sold May 2021
COIN
1813 Dump struck with the very rare E/3 dies
QUALITY
Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Sydney
PRICE
$20,000
STATUS
Sold April 2021
COIN
Complete Australian Penny Collection, including the extremely rare and iconic 1930 Penny
QUALITY
1930 Penny Fine-plus / Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$27,500
STATUS
Sold April 2021
COIN
Extremely rare Proof 1924 Penny. One of four known.
QUALITY
FDC with full copper brilliance on the reverse and stunning purple / blue colours on the obverse
PROVENANCE
Barrie Winsor, Philip Spalding
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold April 2021
COIN
1813 Dump, struck using the very rare C/4 dies
QUALITY
Good Fine / About Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Queensland
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold March 2021
COIN
1930 Penny, with a full central diamond and six plump pearls
QUALITY
Very Fine
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$55,000
STATUS
Sold March 2021
COIN
A complete Australian Penny Collection, including the extremely rare and iconic 1930 Penny, presented in a Dansco Album
QUALITY
1930 Penny Good Fine / About Very Fine with smooth and highly reflective fields. The few edge bumps do not impact on the aesthetic appeal of this iconic rarity.
PROVENANCE
Private Collection Melbourne
PRICE
$22,500
STATUS
Sold March 2021
COIN
Unique 1919 Square Penny struck in Sterling Silver
QUALITY
Superb FDC
PROVENANCE
The Collection of Albert Malet Le Souef, Deputy Master Melbourne Mint, 1919 to 1926
PRICE
$295,000
STATUS
Sold February 2021
COIN
Proof 1928 Shilling, Melbourne Mint, extremely rare with perhaps three known in private hands
QUALITY
Brilliant FDC
PROVENANCE
Ray Jewell Collection, Nobles Auction July 1993, Nobles Auction July 2000, The Madrid Collection of Australian Rare Coins
PRICE
$35,000
STATUS
Sold February 2021