The February Coins, Tokens & Banknotes Sale at Tennants Auctioneers features an impressive selection of historical coins ranging from the Celtic period to the 19th century, including some rare and high-grade examples. Additionally, there is a strong offering of collectable modern Royal Mint issues, as well as a variety of world coinage.
Many of the coins come from the eclectic collection of George Edward Lovelace Carter (1886-1974) from Devon, who was employed in the British Indian Civil Service before returning to England to work in property. A member of the Royal Numismatic Society and a keen amateur historian, George’s collection has remained in storage for over 50 years. This provides collectors with a unique opportunity to bid on coins that have not changed hands in many years.
Highlights of the sale include an extremely rare George III Threepence from 1765, recognised as one of the scarcest Maundy issues minted (estimate: £300-400 all figures exclude buyer’s premium). There is also an extremely fine and exceedingly rare William IV Halfcrown Brockage, which is sure to attract the interest of error coin collectors (estimate: £300-400).
The hammered section feature and attractive shillings including an Edward VI Shilling (estimate: £300-400) and a Commonwealth Shilling (estimate: £300-400), along with a very rare Elizabeth I Crown (estimate: £1,500-2,000). Victorian shillings are well represented, with a fine selection of high-grade specimens on offer. The 19th-century milled section includes practically uncirculated Regency period halfcrowns and a good variety of gold coins.
Finally, the banknote section is strong this sale, offering a good selection of Bank of England issues. This includes early 19th-century notes from Abraham Newland and Henry Hase including a Bank of England Henry Hase One Pound (estimate: £300-400), as well as 20th-century Treasury issues, featuring a scarce Dardanelles Overprint Ten Shillings from 1915-1916 (estimate: £150-200).
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