We are currently running a timed online sale of 179 lots of collectable coins and medals. These have been consigned principally from a private collection in Cambridge.
Coin collecting is an age-old pastime, dating back as early as ancient Greece. And this popular hobby continues to grow today as collectors young and old seek out rare coins to add to their collections. For anyone looking to start collecting coins, the Royal Mint has tons of information on how to begin, and even sell a range of collector albums.
Values of collectable coins can vary wildly, with the most expensive coin ever being the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar, which was sold for $10 million in 2013. However, for those looking to get started, there are many coins which can be picked up relatively cheaply, and the more common ancient Roman and Greek examples in time-worn condition might sell for anything from a few pounds upwards, with the rarest obviously making serious sums. Or, for those more interested in modern example, a rare 50p coin sold for £175 on eBay earlier this year, as it was a rare coin which was released in 2009 to mark 250 years since Kew Gardens opened. There is thought to be around 210,000 in circulation.
This sale includes coins from all sectors of the market, some of the highlights include:
Lot 41, Victoria (1837-1901), Coronation 1838, gold medal by Benedetto Pistrucci, 36mm, 30.6g, with case. Estimate - £2000-£3000
Lot 29, 1989 United Kingdom £5 brilliant uncirculated 22ct gold coin, 39.94g, with certificate no. 01180, without box. Estimate - £1600 - £2000
Lot 67, Victoria gold 5 pounds, 1887, Jubilee head of Queen Victoria facing left, 36mm, 39.9g. Estimate - £1400-£1800
Lot 111, Sikh Empire, Ranjit Singh VS1856-1896 / 1799-1839, Gold Mohur, Amritsar, probably VS1863, 10.4g, 20mm. Estimate - £1500 - £2000
The sale will close on 28th July, to view the coins and medals available, please click here.