NEW VENUE & auctions.downies.comLIVE BIDDING! 331 21st - 23rd MAY 2019 audowniesstralian coin auctions AUCTION 331 AUCTION DATES Live Online at auctions.downies.com New Venue: 3 Redland Drive, Mitcham VIC Tuesday, 21 May 2019 Commencing 9:30am Wednesday 22 May 2019 Commencing 9:30am Thursday, 23 May 2019 Commencing 9:30am PRE-SALE VIEWING 3 Redland Drive, Mitcham VIC Tuesday, 14 May 2019 9:30am to 5pm Wednesday, 15 May 2019 9:30am to 5pm Thursday, 16 May 2019 9:30am to 5pm Friday, 17 May 2019 9:30am to 5pm *Monday, 20 May 2019 9:30am to 5pm *Priority will be given to interstate and overseas viewers All times published in this catalogue are AEDT Important Information... Mail bidders Mail Prices realised Collection Dates All absentee bids (mail, fax, email) Downies ACA A provisional Prices Lots may be paid for and bids must be received in this office PO Box 3131 Realised list for Auction collected from 3 Redland by 1pm, Monday, 20 May 2019. We Nunawading Vic 3131 331 will be available at Drive Mitcham from cannot guarantee the execution Australia www.downies.com/ noon Friday, 24 May 2019 of bids received after this time. auctions from noon by appointment. Please Telephone +61 (0) 3 8677 8800 Invoices and/or goods will be Friday 24 May ensure to pay for, and Fax +61 (0) 3 8677 8899 shipped as soon as practicable collect your goods by Email [email protected] after the auction. Delivery of lots 7 June 2019. will be subject to the receipt of Website cleared funds. www.downies.com/auctions Bid online: auctions.downies.com 1 WELCOME TO SALE 331 On behalf of Downies, I would like to welcome you to the second of our four auctions in 2019 – Sale 331! Apart from a string of Australian classics, and a plethora of high-grade predecimal coins, Sale 331 is most notable for the presence of the majority of the banknote inventory of the late Peter Hill. As I am sure you will know, Peter was an invaluable member of the Australian numismatic community. A long-term ANDA member, and a man with a passion for world banknotes, Peter’s banknote holding was as diverse as it was immense. Comprising notes dating as far back as the 1890s, this important accumulation is also highlighted by the latest polymer and paper issues. With the market suffering a severe shortage of high- quality international banknotes in recent years, the appearance of Peter’s inventory will be welcomed by all collectors. Although headlined by this key banknote aggregation, Sale 331 is also defined by the diversity for which Downies’ auctions are well known. Highlighted by a 1930 Penny aVF, an Austro-Hungarian Empire Joseph I Shooting Gold Medal and a 1966 $10 Coombs/Wilson First Prefix Star Note, the auction also encompasses a stunning array of high-grade predecimal coins, as well as medals, RAM Proof and Mint Sets and a plethora of World Coins. I hope you enjoy Sale 331, and enjoy our new Live Auction Platform that proved such a hit in Sale 330. I would also like to remind you that, although preparations are well underway for Sale 332, commencing 20 August, it’s not too late to be part of the action. If you have material you would like to submit, please contact us on (03) 8677 8800. Enjoy your collecting! Ken Downie | Downies Collectables audowniesstralian coin auctions 2 Downies Australian Coin Auctions - Sale No. 331 CONTENTS Session 1: Tuesday 21 May 2019, commencing 9:30am LOT # DESCRIPTION PAGE 1 Australian decimal coins 11 913 Australian precious metals decimal coins 28 Session 2: Tuesday 21 May 2019, commencing 6pm 998 Australian decimal banknotes 31 Session 3: Wednesday 22 May 2019, commencing 9:30am 1286 Ancient and world coins and medallions 40 Session 4: Wednesday 22 May 2019, commencing 1pm 1659 World banknotes and share scrip 57 Session 5: Thursday 23 May 2019, commencing 9:30am 2257 Australian and world military medals and militaria; documents; cigarette and trade 81 cards; postcards; books; Australian and world stamps 2335 Sporting and other memorabilia; police and lodge memorabilia; jewellery/cosmetic 86 accessories; toys and games; other ephemera 2408 Australasian tokens and checks; commemorative medallions 92 2476 Adelaide Pounds; Australian predecimal gold coins 96 (this segment not commencing before 11.30am) Session 6: Thursday 23 May 2019, commencing 1pm 2566 Australlian pattern; predecimal proofs; predecimal coins 100 3038 Australian share scrip; banking and other financial documents 112 3052 Pre-Federation banknotes; predecimal banknotes 114 All times published in this catalogue are AEDT The auction catalogue is available to view online with additional images and pre-auction notices/changes at www.downies.com/auctions Bid online: auctions.downies.com 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS AUCTION Lot 2145 Lot 3158 Lot 1682 The Peter Hill Banknote Collection Undoubtedly the major highlight of Downies Australian Including notes from right around the world, high & Coin Auctions’ second sale for 2019 – and one of the low denominations, paper & polymer, single notes & highlights of the year as far as Australian numismatics accumulations, multiples & consecutive runs…the diversity is concerned – we are privileged to offer the Peter Hill of material is just as impressive as the size of the holding. Banknote Collection in Sale 331. From the late 19th century right up to the current day, Peter’s inventory represents one of the most extensive Among Australia’s leading banknote dealers, specialising banknote collections presented in one auction. From in a wide array of areas within the field, Peter Hill was the beginner to the expert, all collectors will find items of an immensely respected member of the Australian interest in Sale 331. numismatic community. A long-term supporter and member of ANDA, with a particular passion for world With a shortage of quality world notes on the market, banknotes, and a man who worked hard for his regular there is no doubt that the dispersal of a collection as clientele, Peter sadly passed away last year. We are very significant as the Peter Hill World Banknote Collection will proud that Downies has been entrusted with Peter’s stir up substantial interest around the globe. inventory by his family. Encompassing literally tens of thousands of banknotes, the extent of Peter’s holding was extraordinary. 4 Downies Australian Coin Auctions - Sale No. 331 Lot 1305 Lot 1234 Lot 2643 Sale 331 – packed with major highlights Whilst Downies Australian Coin Auctions Sale 331 may be extremely rare Austro-Hungarian Gold Medal. headlined by the Peter Hill Banknote Collection, there is Bearing a stunning portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I, a sizzling smorgasbord of other material to tantalise the this 29mm Innsbruck Shooting Medal in gold is defined tastebuds of all collectors. by a near perfect reverse design and fields. In virtually Uncirculated condition, this exquisite work of 19th century Several 1930 Pennies will be going under the hammer craftsmanship is excessively rare and seldom seen on in Sale 331, including a particularly pleasing about Very the market. Fine example, along with an important example of one of Australia’s first decimal Star Replacement Notes. As always, the sale will also be awash with a typically Presented in VF or better quality, the 1966 $10 R301sF strong selection of traditional material. Including Coombs/Wilson Star Note features the First Prefix Australian decimal coins & notes, predecimal coins & notes, ZSA. Headlined by a Melbourne Mint 1934 Penny Proof a vast number of gold half sovereigns and sovereigns, graded PR64BN, a mouthwatering array of high-grade Adelaide Pounds – as well as world coins, toys and predecimal coins will delight all collectors. ephemera! – there’s something for everyone in Sale 331. Sure to catch the eye of all collectors, our second auction for 2019 is also distinguished by the presence of an Bid online: auctions.downies.com 5 ADVICE FOR ABSENTEE & NEW BIDDERS • As a bidder at our Public Auction, you will • Your bids will be executed in the strictest • If you are interested in a number of lots, be able to decide the level at which you confidence by an official representative but only wish to spend a limited amount would like to purchase an item. To assist of the Company. They will be regarded as of money, please write down your bids and bidders in the preparation of their bids, the the maximum bids that you are prepared then clearly indicate, in the space provided, Auctioneer has set an “estimated market to pay and we will always try to purchase the maximum amount you wish to spend. price” on each lot. 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