Results: Coins, Tokens & Banknotes Sale 11th February

An impressive selection of historical coins, ranging from the Celtic period to the 19th century, as well as world coinage and collectable modern Royal Mint issues sold in the Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale at Tennants Auctioneers on 11^th February.

Many of the coins came from the eclectic collection of George Edward Lovelace Carter (1886-1974); whilst from Devon, he worked 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 had remained in storage for over fifty years and provided some of the highlights of the sale. Notable coins selling well above estimate included a Roman Imperial, Livia Dupondius (Rome c.21-11AD) (sold for £700 all figures exclude buyer’s premium), a very rare Elizabeth I, Crown (sold for £4,200), and a George IV, Crown 1821 (sold for £750). Selling well, too was a USA/Hampshire 18^th Century Token at £700, and an extremely fine and very rare William IV, Halfcrown Brockage which attracted interest from error coin collectors before selling for £1,600.

From other vendors in the sale, stand-out lots included a William and Mary, Five Guineas 1691, which was the top lot of the sale after selling for £6,600, and an Edward VII, Halfcrown 1908, which sold for £900.

The sale achieved a total hammer price of £240,290 for 481 lots offered, and a 98% sold rate, and consignments are currently invited for the next Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale on 6^th May.

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