Colonial Coins, Australian & World Coins and Banknotes

January 5, 2020 12:00 PM AEDT
Timed Auction

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Smalls Auctions

Location: Paddington, Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 9357 5492

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Welcome to Smalls Auctions Sale 65. To see out the old decade and to usher in the new we have accumulated an outstanding collection of N.S.W. 1813 Dumps including two unique examples. The first is a unique coin is a E3 Dump struck in copper. Like the chicken and the egg one can argue what came first the Holey Dollar or the Dump but, if you plump for the Dump then on our research it is arguable that this coin is the earliest surviving Australian Colonial coin. We also have on offer another copper dump which we have labelled a ‘new’ B6 Type. This coin lay undiscovered and unappreciated in an old collection but, what was first thought to be one of the contemporary copper forgeries unearthed in the Pitt Street excavations 1927 turned out to be a totally new variety that incorporated various aspects of the C4, A1 and D2 Dumps. The significance of this discovery should not be underestimated as it is the ‘missing link’ in the production of the dumps that turns 200 years of numismatic research on its head. There are three examples of the contemporary copper dump forgeries which were long suspected of being the work of recidivist William Henshall after he had left the employ of the government. To round it off there are examples of the E3, A1 and D2 Silver Dumps. For collectors of rare coin varieties, we draw your attention to an Australian 1924 ‘Indian Obverse’ Penny in PCGS MS64RB. This coin from the ‘Benchmark Collection’ is the equal finest known. There is also a strong selection of third-party graded coins many in exceptional grades. Also, on offer is a selection of Australian Pre-decimal banknotes including probably the only genuine ‘Coombs-Watt’ Ten Shilling Star Replacement Note graded PCGS 62 OPQ. A quick review of the sales records of other ‘uncirculated’ notes of this issue reveals that most have skipped up a grade or two after they have been pressed and flattened. It remains a scourge of the Australian Banknote market that over 90% of high-grade notes of this era show signs of having been doctored. This sale will run over the two weeks commencing 20th December finishing on the 5th January to afford us a Christmas Break. The staff of Smalls Auctions wishes all our customers a very ‘Merry Christmas’ or “Festivus for the Rest of Us.”
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Shipping Terms: AUSTRALIA :

Purchases within Australia will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $10.00 and will be sent by Registered Post.

Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense.

Larger lots may incur an additional charge.

OVERSEAS :

Overseas purchases will be charged a MINIMUM SHIPPING FEE of $35.00 and will be sent by standard International Post.

Additional insurance is optional at the buyer's expense

Larger lots may incur an additional charge.

If we are unsure of the bona fides of a successful bidder we may request identification such as a Passport Photo or Drivers's Licence that matches the Credit Card details registered with Invaluable before we despatch an item.

Both Australian and International packages are traceable in transit and may require a signature on delivery.

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