Extensive Australian Numismatic Collection In Wooden Display Cases

Overview:
A Substantial And Well-Organised Collection Of Australian Numismatic Material Spanning Pre-Decimal And Decimal Eras, Professionally Housed In Two Custom Wooden Display Cases With Black Velvet-Lined Interiors. This Lot Represents Decades Of Systematic Collecting With Particular Emphasis On Australian Circulation Coinage And Commemorative Issues From The Royal Australian Mint.

Contents Summary:

Display Cases (2):
Two Pine Wood Cases With Hinged Lids And Brass Hardware, Each Measuring Approximately 60Cm X 40Cm X 8Cm. Interior Lined With Black Velvet And Fitted With Individual Capsule Holders Arranged In Seven Columns. Left Case Contains Approximately 280+ Pre-Decimal Coins (Pennies, Halfpennies, Shillings, Florins, Crowns) Spanning 1910S-1960S. Right Case Contains Approximately 280+ Decimal Coins From 1966 Onwards.

Commemorative And Special Issues:
• Captain James Cook Botany Bay 50 Cent Coins: Five Pieces In Original Red Presentation Holders Dated April 1770, Featuring Portrait Of Captain Cook R.N.
• 1996 $5 Sir Donald Bradman Tribute Coins: Two Pieces In Green Westpac Presentation Holders, 80% Gold Composition
• 1994 Five Dollar Coin: Royal Australian Mint Blue Holder Commemorating 100 Years Of Enfranchisement Of Women In South Australia
• 1988 Five Dollar Commemorative Coins: Three Pieces Struck To Celebrate Official Opening Of Parliament House By Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Ii On 9 May 1988
• Commonwealth Bank Distributed Coins: Aluminium Bronze Pieces With Specifications Label (38.74Mm Diameter, 28 Grams Mass)

Loose Coins:
Additional 50 Cent Pieces, Decimal Coins, And Miscellaneous Circulation Examples In Mixed Grades From Good To About Uncirculated.

Documentation:
• Original Royal Australian Mint Red Presentation Folder
• Printed Inventory Sheets Detailing Box 1 (Wooden) Contents: Halfpenny (1926, 1932, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1946, 1950), Shilling (1946, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1963), Florin (1947, 1951, 1954), Sixpence (1927, 1928, 1946, 1951, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1962, 1963), Threepence (1942, 1950, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1968)
• Box 3 (Plastic) Inventory: Penny (1910-1964 With Multiple Examples Per Year), Shilling (1910-1964 With Multiple Examples Per Year)

Specifications:
Metals: Copper (Pre-Decimal Pennies And Halfpennies), Silver (Pre-1946 Coins, 80% Silver Content), Cupro-Nickel (Post-1946 Circulation Coins), Aluminium-Bronze (Commemorative Issues)

Condition Notes:
Pre-Decimal Coins Display Natural Toning Consistent With Age And Storage. Grades Range From Good (G-4 To G-6) For Heavily Circulated Examples To About Uncirculated (Au-50 To Au-58) For Better-Preserved Pieces. Decimal Coins Generally In Very Fine To Extremely Fine Condition. No Evidence Of Cleaning On Examined Pieces. Presentation Holders And Capsules Protect Coins From Further Environmental Exposure. Wooden Cases Show Minor Surface Wear And Patina Consistent With Decades Of Careful Storage.

Provenance:
Private Collection, Assembled Over Many Years With Systematic Acquisition Of Australian Circulation Coinage And Official Commemorative Issues From The Royal Australian Mint. Original Documentation And Presentation Materials Intact.

Collector Notes:
This Collection Represents A Comprehensive Survey Of Australian Numismatic Material Suitable For The Serious Collector, Student Of Australian Monetary History, Or Dealer Seeking Bulk Acquisition Of Pre-Decimal And Decimal Coins. The Inclusion Of Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Materials And Detailed Inventory Documentation Adds Significant Value. Key Dates Present Include 1927 Florin (Parliament House Design), 1937 Crown, And Multiple Examples Of Scarce Pre-Decimal Dates. The Commemorative Issues, Particularly The 1988 Parliament House Coins And 1994 Women'S Enfranchisement Coin, Represent Important Australian Historical Numismatics. Wooden Display Cases Provide Professional Presentation And Organisation Suitable For Exhibition Or Continued Collection Building.

Comparable Market Context:
Collections Of This Scale And Organisation Typically Realise Strong Results At Australian Numismatic Auctions. Pre-Decimal Coins In Mixed Grades Command Steady Demand From Collectors And Dealers. Commemorative Issues And Royal Australian Mint Presentation Materials Appeal To Both Numismatists And Australian History Enthusiasts. The Inclusion Of Original Documentation And Inventory Sheets Enhances Authenticity And Collector Appeal. Buyers Are Encouraged To Inspect The Collection In Person To Assess Individual Coin Grades And Condition. Auction Results For Similar Collections At Noble Numismatics And Downies Auctions (2020-2026) Demonstrate Consistent Strong Demand For Organised Pre-Decimal And Decimal Collections With Original Presentation Materials.SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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