Results: Coins, Tokens & Banknotes 8th August

The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale on 8^th August saw strong results throughout and an impressive 99% sold rate. One of the most in-demand coins in the sale was a stunning Victoria ‘Gothic’ Crown from 1847, a coin that some consider to be one of the most attractive ever issued by the Royal Mint. With only around 8,000 coins minted, this was a scarce example and in extremely fine condition with a beautiful iridescent tone, helping it to sell for £7,500 (all figures exclude buyer’s premium). A further Victoria Crown, this time from 1845, sold well, too, at £1,100.

Also exceeding expectations was a USA Half Dollar from 1795, which sold for £7,000; of the ‘flowing hair’ type, it had good levels of detail and was overall a particularly good example. A further standout highlight of the sale was a rare Charles I Crown from the Oxford Mint, dating to 1643, that sold for £2,200. This crown was struck using Shrewsbury dies and featured on the reverse the famous ‘Declaration’ legend, made at the onset of the English Civil War in Wellington, Shropshire, where the King vowed to uphold the Protestant religion, the laws of England, and the liberty of Parliament. Due to its significance, an abbreviated Latin version of the declaration was struck on coins shortly after.

Amongst a good offering of gold in the sale, a UK Golden Jubilee Gold Proof Set from 2002 and comprising commemorative five pound coin down to a penny and a full gold proof maundy set in case of issue with certificate sold for £10,200, and amongst the sovereigns a 1821 George IV Sovereign sold for £1,900.

The sale achieved a total hammer price of £323,510 for 512 lots offered, and a 99% sold rate, and consignments are currently invited for the next Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale on 19^th November.

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