Token and medallion auctions
Exonumia is the numismatics that is not coinage: trade tokens, medalets, commemorative medallions, badges and plaques. Much of it is the most directly historical material in the sale, struck for an event and then carried in a pocket.
In the sale now
16 lots in Sale 387, closing 1 Nov 2026.
Australia 1915 'Remember the Dardanelles' Gilt Bronze Medalet, virtually Brilliant Uncirculated
Est. AU$75 – AU$90
Australia 1915 Heidelberg 'Coo-ee' Bronze Medalet, good Extremely Fine
Est. AU$175 – AU$200
Australia 1916 'Lest we Forget' Copper Medalet, about Uncirculated
Est. AU$90 – AU$115
Australia 1918 'Honour to the AIF' Silver & Silvered Medalets, virtually Uncirculated (2)
Est. AU$300 – AU$350
Australia 1923 'Brisbane Centenary' Medalet in White Metal, Extremely Fine
Est. AU$35 – AU$45
Australia Brisbane 1938 'Cathedral of the Holy Name' Bronze Medalet, Very Fine details
Est. AU$115 – AU$135
Australia - Post WW11 Bread and Milk Ration Tokens, Various Grades (50 items)
Est. AU$175 – AU$200
Australia 1953 Shire of Bass 'Coronation of QEII' Brass Medalet, about Unc.
Est. AU$55 – AU$65
What comes up
Colonial and later trade tokens, exhibition and civic medallions, Melbourne Cup and centenary medalets, First World War tribute pieces such as the Dardanelles and 'Lest we Forget' issues, school and society medals, and badges.
How it is described
Catalogued the way a coin is: metal, size, maker or designer where it is known, the reference number where a standard one exists, and the grade. Where a piece names a person or an event, we say what we have been able to establish and what we have not.
Campaign medals are elsewhere
Medals awarded for service are catalogued under militaria, because they are researched differently: the value is in the man and his record as much as in the medal. If you are not sure which you have, send a photograph.
Catalogued and sold at our Paddington rooms. About Smalls Auctions Selling exonumia
What's it worth?
Send a photograph and we will come back with an auction estimate, usually within two working days. No charge, no obligation to sell.