Portraits of a Prince catalogue with valuation of coins, medals & banknotes of Edward VIII by Joseph S Giordano Jr., 2009, 679pgs. Copy no 171 of an edition of 350. Published by Spink & Son Ltd. A working copy for a comprehensive collection, well used with numerous hand-written notations throughout adding varieties & additions unknown to the author or issued beyond publication date. (Spine cover detached but present). Scarce book...
Coins & Banknotes Public Auction 351
By: Status International
Status International Coins & Banknotes Public Auction 351
Our next Coins and Banknotes Auction takes place at 12 noon on Friday 17th May 2019 and the catalogue is now available to view on-line at www.statusint.com.
There are 4719 lots catering for all types of collectors with varying types of interests and budgets. There are many desirable single items as well as collections and mixed lots. Items range from $30 to $50,000 so there's something for everybody.
This catalogue contains a great selection of Australian coins including Australian Shipwrecks, Adelaide Pound, Dump, Proclamation coins, Gold Sovereigns and Half-Sovereigns, pre-decimal coins and Proofs, Error Coins, RAM , Perth Mint and NPA products. There are many highlights in the Australian Coins including Three Australian 1930 Pennies. First two are graded in aF/VF and the other is gF and are Reserved at $17,000 and 16,000 and $16,000 respectively (Lots 6975,6976 and 6977). This auction also includes a VERY RARE 1921 KGV Kookaburra Square 1d. 4.23g. Fully lustrous practically UNC. Renniks Type 12. McD Type 13 . Reserve $15,000 (Lot 6615). Also a major new discovery of a 1858 Half Sovereign Sydney Mint Type II. aVF/VF. 'RFG' instead of 'REG' in legend. The F is exactly the same as 'F' in 'F:O'. 1858 was not a good year for the Sydney Mint, as the famous & very rare SOVRREIGN variety also occurred. UNIQUE? Reserve $7,500 (Lot 6620).
In the Australian Banknotes section includes Pre-Federation, Pre-decimal, Specimens, Decimal, Starnotes, Hay Internment Camp, Varieties and much more. This sale includes a rare £50 Cerutty-Collins medium serial numbers with prefix letter Y. R-67c Flattened, VF, tiny invisible stain in bottom margin & 2 tiny nicks at base . McD cat F $45,000, VF$55,000. Attractive and RARE. Reserve $18,000 (Lot 7756). Also in the Australian Section - WWII Hay Internment Camp Banknotes is a full range of denominations and signature combinations put together over 30 years ago. Will be sold individually. (Lots 7627-7634).
Great range of World coins and banknotes, including Gold, silver and copper coins, medals and World Banknotes. In the World Coins is a German 1932A 5 Reichsmark Centenary-Death of Goethe. Lightly toned UNC. Guaranteed genuine KM-77 cat US$5000. Reserve $3,800 (Lot 8392). Also in the world banknote section is a Boer War - Siege of Mafeking. 1 Shillings January 1900, 'Issued by the Authority of Colonel R.S.S. Baden-Powell', with embossed 'Bechuanaland Protectorate / One Penny' embossed duty stamp, with numbered counterfoil at left, showing it came from a special booklet (most of these notes were issued in stapled pads without any counterfoil). Choice UNC in absolutely pristine fresh original condition. P-S651a cat US$1500+ plus large premium for the intact counterfoil. This originates from a partial booklet ex John Ineson collection, and previously no examples with intact counterfoils were recorded. In any case any Mafeking notes extremely rare in such high grade. Reserve $2,200 ( Lot 9061).
Also included in this Auction sale are many Australian and Overseas Medals and Militaria lots from various vendors. (Lots 5001-5090) Highlight being Australia: 1947 Air Force Cross (AFC) to Pilot of Dakota Aircraft, Flying Officer (later Fl Lieut) E.T.W. HOLT, RAAF. Tasked with the transportation of the Prime Minister, Cabinet Officials & high ranking Military Officers throughout Australia & the SW Pacific area. AFC, GVIR, in its original box of issue. Reverse engraved officially: '1947'. Together with his unnamed as issued 1939-45 & Pacific Stars. Also included is the original, addressed box of issue for the latter & his original 1949 dated medal entitlement slip listing these & his AFC. Flight Lieutenant Eric Thomas Wallis Holt, born 1913, Alpha, Qld. Enl RAAF 17/8/41. Sgt Pilot 1942. W/OFF & Ops with 36 Sqn 1943/44. F/Off 1/11/44. To 1st Communication Unit 13/6/45. Morotai, Borneo, Lae etc from June 1945 to Mar 1946. Disch 6/6/46. AFC - awarded per London Gazette 12/6/47, p.2604 for Operations in 1945: 'HOLT, Eric Thomas Wallace, Flight Lieutenant (413384), 1 Communication Unit RAAF. Flight Lieutenant Holt has been Captain of a Dakota aircraft engaged in the transportation of very important persons & has completed 300 flying hours flying on these duties since June 1945. His aircraft has carried many Cabinet Ministers & high ranking army officers on important missions. Flight Lieutenant Hold has invariably displayed the utmost energy & efficiency on such flights & his manner & example have been an inspiration to his crew. During the Christmas period in 1945, he flew the Prime Minister of Australia on a tour of the Northern islands & during this time, showed a sense of responsibility which averted a possible serious accident. Flight Lieutenant Holt has completed a very large total of flying hours with the Royal Australian Air Force, 1700 of which have been in operational areas in difficult & hazardous circumstances. (LG 12/6/1947 p 2604). Also entitled 1939-45 War & Australia Service Medals. EF. Extremely scarce especially so with the Prime Minister & VIP Pilot connection. Only 146 AFC's awarded to RAAF 1939-50 Reserve $4,000. (Lot 5056)
This auction also showcases the unique collection of KING EDWARD VIII comprising more than 1900 items offered in some 330 lots, the Dennis Hughes collection, for sale here, is probably the most comprehensive offered at auction since the famous Giordano collection sold by Spinks in 2009. The collection covers a period of more than 120 years, from the 1895 four generations medal, through Edward’s investiture in 1911, Royal Visits in the 1920s and 1930s, his much anticipated 1937 Coronation and subsequent Abdication and exile, followed by an extensive range of the very popular retrospective fantasy coins and medals produced up until 2016. All 1900+ items from the collection are photographed on our website. (Lots 9366 - 9719)
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Lot #9366 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1895 4 Generations of the Royal Family medal. 1897 QV Diamond Jubilee, rev 4 generations, 1911 Prince of Wales Investiture, 2 diff. AI 38mm by Birmingham, Spink & Son & Vaughtons (2). gVF-UNC. Gio-CM1 (Eimer-1796), CM8a (Eimer-1820), CM30a, CM34a (Eimer-1926). Rare, cat U$200-$300. (4)
Lot #9367 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1896-97 QV Jubilee 4 Generations medal inc Edward medals. Bon March Sydney inc rev shaved & C/S J Bailey (5). 1901 Whist Counter (2 diff). 1923 Royal Visits (6). 1911 Investiture medal with copper recovered from the Victory. 1919 Treaty of Versailles medal, WM 32mm. Scarce/Rare Prince of Wales Fund medal 1914. In bronze, copper, cupro-nickel, WM. Diameters 19mm - 32mm, various makers. Mostly VF-EF. Gio-CM2a, CM4, CM5a (2), CM10.1, CM14a,b...
Lot #9368 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1911 Investiture of Edward Prince of Wales medal. crowned & draped bust facing 3/4 left, rev Carnarvon castle. AR, 35mm by W Goscombe John. Cased the Official Royal Mint issue. Gio-CM23b, Eimer-1925 cat £140. (P)
Lot #9369 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1911 Investiture of HRH Prince of Wales. Bust facing, rev Welsh arms with dragon supporters & legend 32mm gilt & WM, another with plumes. Coronation of KGV & Mary with Prince of Wales reverse 32mm, all by Vaughtons. Gio-CM27a, b, CM28a, CM31a, CM36b cat U$350-$475. (5) (P)
Lot #9370 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1915-34 Tinny Badges: Pin back 1915 (2), 1919 Foreign Soldiers, Visit to Canada (4), ANZAC Day, 1920 Soldiers Flag Day, 1934 Visit to Coventry Hospital. Lapel badges 1920, 1921 Nottingham warriors Day, Festival badge, 1932 Visit to Shrewsbury CM59.2 very rare, CM136.1 rare. Mostly VGC. Vendor cost $520+. Many scarce, some rare-very rare. (14) (P)
Lot #9371 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1919 Royal Visit to Canada medals. Uniformed bust left, rev crest & motto over sprigs of maple. WM, AE & AR 32mm by WB signed GF Hemsley & Co Ltd. Gio-40a, 40b & unlisted. The silver medal with ribbon, presumed Rare. (3) (P)
Lot #9372 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1919 Prince of Wales Visit to the United States medal. Uniformed bust right, plumes to right, rev Columbia standing her arms raised in welcome. AE, 63mm by J Flannigan. UNC. Gio-CM44a, Eimer-1968 cat £140. (P)
Lot #9373 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1920 Royal Visit to Australia 4 diff designs inc 1 w/o signature (10). Gawler, Geelong, Queensland (4), Tasmania (4). Bronze, brass, bronze gilt, silvered, silver, WM 18mm-27mm. Mostly by Amors & Stokes. All diff mostly gVF-EF, some better. Gio-CM46.2 (2), CM47b, CM48a, b, CM50b (2), c (2), d, CM54, CM55a, CM49a, CM56a (2), c, 57 (3 var) cat U$600-1075. Plus 2 diff Royal Visit enamel badges. Scarce & rare. (19)
Lot #9374 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1920 Prince of Wales Visit to Australia medal. Figure of Peace driving a facing quadriga, rev wreath. 51mm, antique silvered, double struck, Proof? Striking. C-1920/3a by Amor these were used for VIP distribution. Ex Ron Byatt (Amor) collection. Very rare. Gio unlisted cf CM148. (P)
Lot #9375 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1920 Prince of Wales Visit to Australia, pin back tinny button & badges. VGC scarce-rare. All diff. (10) (P)
Lot #9376 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1921-22 Prince of Wales Visit to India medal. Crowned & draped bust left, rev 3-lined inscription within wreath adorned with an elephant, peacock, tiger & bull. AE, 37mm by F Bowcher. Gio=CM62b, Eimer-1977 cat £110. Vendor cost $230+. (P)
Lot #9377 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1921 Prince of Wales Visit to Bombay medal. Head right, rev 6 lined inscription. AE, oval, 31mmx56mm by C Thomas. Stripped of patina, gVF. Gio-CM64a, Eimer-1975. Visit to Patna. Head right, rev legend. AE, 41mm by C Thomas. EF, eks, small dark area, holed at 12 o'clock. Gio-CM65b cat U$275-$600. (2) (P)
Lot #9378 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1922 Royal Visit to Japan medal. Uniformed bust of 3/4 facing, rev crossed flags of Great Britain & Japan. AR, 24mm in period small lined wooden case. gVF. Gio-CM65.1 RRR cat U$200-$500. Rare. (P)
Lot #9379 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1922 Prince of Wales Return from India medal. Crowned & draped bust left, rev Princes plumes & motto. AE. 34mmx53mm oval by F Bowcher. Gio-CM68a, Eimer-1979 cat £175. Scarce. (P)
Lot #9380 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1923 Royal Visit to Colwyn Bay medal, rare. 1924 British Empire Exhibition, Colonel of the Welsh Guards, rare. 1925 Visit to William's Town. 1927 Visit to Keswick, very rare. 1928 British Empire Union, rare. 1930 Railway Centenary (2). 1932 Visit to Northern Island. 1936 Daily Dispatch Birthday Club (2). Plaster Corporation 22-33mm in bronze, silvered, gilt, alum, silver, gilt bronze, nickel plated bronze. Wall plaque by Fuller & Co. 1920...
Lot #9381 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
c1924 Edward Prince of Wales KG Award medal. Bust of KEVIII left, rev wreath. Bronze gilt, WM, 38.5mm by JR Gaunt. See Giordano CM85-88 & BHM-4190 & 4191 for obverse die type. 1st cpl tiny spots, aU. Extremely rare, vendor cost $370+. (2) (P)
Lot #9382 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1924 British Empire Exhibition Wembley. Bust left, rev British lion statant left. AE 38mm by JR Gaunt, 3 reverse varieties. 1932 Visit to Northern Island bust right, rev blank. AE gilt 41mm. 1935 British Empire Day Trial Strike. Bust left, rev wreath. AE Piedfort? 39mm by J Pinches. Giordano excessively rare. Gio-CM85 large & small rev types (Eimer-1998), CM86b, CM136, CM137 cat U$500-$900. (5) (P)
Lot #9383 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1924? Bronze plaque bust of Edward left, converted to wall hanger by addition of small bronze ring. 833g, 185mm dia. EF.
Lot #9384 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1923 Royal Welsh Agricultural Society prize medal. Head of Prince Edward right, rev legend etc, edge engraved 'Awarded to Mrs Edith Clewers, Burton Court, Leominster, For Best Hunter'. 45mm, Hallmarked Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1922. aEF. (P)
Lot #9385 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1925 Royal Visit to South Africa medals. 1st crowned & robed bust left others bare head left, various reverses inc crest & wreath, ship, fasces, arms. WM, bronze, gilt bronze & silvered WM, 28-34mm. VF-EF. Visit to Thembuland, Umtata (RRR). Gio-CM91, CM93a, CM94b,c, CM100a,b, CM104a cat U$385-$825. (7) (P)
Lot #9386 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1925 Visit to South America medals: Argentina, The British Society in the Argentine Republic cupro-nickel, 31mm. Head left, rev inscription. AE gilt 30mmx35mm. Head right, rev Royal arms with arms of Argentina. AE 51mm. Chile, lion with crest & motto above, rev hovering condor. AE 28mm. 1931 Visit to Buenos Aires. Bust facing, rev inscription. EF-aU. Gio-CM106a, CM106.2, CM107a, CM108a, CM131 cat U$350-$500. (5) (P)
Lot #9387 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1926 Prince of Wales Visit to Hull medal. 1927 Church Lad's Brigade Review. 1928 British Empire Union in box of issue, another with clasps 1929, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35, another with 1930 clasp, another without clasp with original Royal Mint bag. 1928 Visit to Berwick-Upon-Tweed alum, 38mm, very rare. 1936 Toronto Board of Education Award medal 4 Years. Gio CM110a, 117a, CM123a (4 diff), CM122, CM171var. Vendor cost $410+. (8) (P)
Lot #9388 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1926 Prince of Wales Visit to Hull medal. Bare headed, suited bust 3/4 left, rev armorial shield of Trinity House. Blue ribbon & pin clip. WM, 32mm, by WJ Dingley, Birmingham. Unlisted in this metal, an AR medal (RRR) is known cat $500-$1000. Gio-CM111var. Vendor cost $300. (P)
Lot #9389 - king edward viii CONTEMPORARY MEDALS
1926-33 British Empire Union medals. Draped bust of the Prince of Wales left, rev antique galley seen through the archway of a stone bridge above radiate sun. All dated 24 May with following years. 1926 AI, 27 AI, AE (2), 28 AI, AE, 29 AI, AE, 30 AI, AE, 31 AI, AE, 32 AI, 33 AI, AE. 12 With ribbon 39mm by J Pinches, Eimer-2004. 1932 & 33 are particularly scarce-rare. Mostly gVF-EF. Gio-CM112a, CM118a, b (2), CM124a, b, CM126a, b, CM128a,...
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