Rare Historical Medals and Other Collectables

April 14, 2024 12:00 PM AEST
Timed Auction

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Smalls Auctions

Location: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 (0)2 9357 5492

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Welcome to Smalls Auctions Sale 260 This Sale is a bit of a rushed event as we lost a few days' preparation while we were closed over the Easter break, but there are still plenty of great collectables to tempt you. Amongst the World coins there is a pair of very scarce British East Africa 1941 I Shillings showing both the small & large loop reverse designs. The Type 2 with the small loop will rate as one of the finest known being a Brilliant Choice Uncirculated with the only detrimental feature being an exceedingly small natural edge pinch below the date. There is also a smattering of other scarcer British East Africa and British West Africa coins in collectable grades to fill out those missing holes in your collection. The Australian Banknotes feature a selection of consecutive pairs of Pre-decimal notes in high grade. Consecutive pairs have long been a collecting trend as besides being much rarer they allow you to feature the front and back designs simultaneously. The historical medals feature three versions of the iconic Resolution and Adventure Medals in Platina, Bronze & Silver. Although it is the Silver that is highly chased after the other two have features that make them far rarer. In the case of the Platina Medal, it still retains the original suspension loop which is missing from all but a few surviving examples. For those that seek originality it is a standout as buying a Platina Medal without the loop to me is like buying an antique table missing a leg. The Bronze Medal is even more intriguing as it was not officially released but was likely struck as a trial for the Silver Medals and the two Gold Medals struck for George III and Sir Joseph Banks. Again there are only a few surviving examples. Smalls Auctions will be at the Hong Kong Coin Fair next weekend so for any of our customers thinking of attending please call at our table and say hello. Smalls Auctions
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