The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale on 20th November saw another ‘White Glove Sale’, in which every lot sold – a rarity in the auction world.
Starting in the ancient world, a Roman Imperial Valens Solidus from Antioch Mint circa 364-367AD sold well above the £300-400 estimate to sell for £950 (all figures exclude buyer’s premium). From the Tudor period, a Henry VIII Angel, first coinage from 1509-26 sold for £2,100 and a rare Elizabeth I Sixpence 1561 sold for £650. Later English coins selling strongly included a Charles II Two Guineas 1664, which sold for £2,500, and a George IV Half Crown 1825, which sold for £440.
From further afield, one lot of Polish coins stood out, having sold for £2,200; the lot comprised a Poland 2 Zlote 1821, a Poland 3 Grosze of unclear date, and a Poland 1 Grosz 1820.
As expected in the current market, gold sold confidently throughout, lead by a History of the Railways Four Medal Set, struck in 22 carat gold by Overton Farrell & Sons, London, which sold for £11,200. Each medal featured the arms of a historic railway company, and a famous train. Amongst the banknotes in the sale, a Bank of England, Five Pounds, First Run from Series D, with a good low serial number, sold for £450. The vendor had been employed at the printers at the time of issue.
The sale achieved a total hammer price of £203,820 for 450 lots offered, and a 100% sold rate, and consignments are currently invited for the next Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale in February.
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