Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

AUSTRALIA, International Exhibition, Sydney, 1879, a bronze award medal by J.S. and A.B. Wyon, named (C. Smith & Son, Second Award), 76mm (BDM VI, 591; BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.76, 66; cf. DNW M8, 2201); Queensland Government Essay Competition, 1911, a brass medal, unsigned, 32mm (Carlisle 1911/25); Visit of the Fleet to Sydney, 1913, a bronze medal by W.J. Amor, 28mm (Carlisle 1913/5); Centenary of Western Australia, 1929, bronze medals by G.K. Gray (2), both 39mm (Carlisle 1929/2); together with other Australian medals (41), mostly base metal [46]. Many extremely fine; mostly identified in packets £150-200

Provenance: First Bonham’s Auction, 15 October 2008, lot 989