Ancient coins offer a direct connection to the people, cities and empires of the past. From Greek city-states to the Roman Empire and later Byzantine issues, they can be collected for their portraits, mythology, history and craftsmanship. For a beginner, ancient coins can seem complicated. There are many rulers, denominations, mints, languages and styles to […]
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A coin collector is commonly called a numismatist. The word is used for people who collect or study coins, banknotes, tokens, medals and other money-related objects. Some numismatists are enthusiastic private collectors, while others are specialists, researchers, dealers or valuers. You do not need to own a rare collection to use the term: anyone with […]
If you have old coins to sell, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Some coins may only be worth a small amount above face value or metal content, while others can be collectable, scarce or historically important. The best place to sell old coins in the UK depends on what you have, […]
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A lovely one-owner from new example, with its box in excellent condition, comes under the hammer at Tennants on the 19th November https://auctions.tennants.co.uk/auction/details/cn181-coins–banknotes/?au=14278 The Royal Mint minted the 1937 gold proof set to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, who had ascended the throne unexpectedly after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. The […]
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Not sure what coins you should collect? This beginner’s guide to coin collecting explains how to choose the right coins based on history, rarity, condition, and investment potential. Learn the key rules of collecting British coins, hammered and milled coins, and discover why quality matters when building a valuable numismatic collection.
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Modern Coinage – Scams, Myths and Misinformation to be found online (the eBay effect)
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Around 70% of our emails and phone calls each day start off with ‘I have this rare 50p’ or similar, and we get some 250 emails a day! Mintage of currency version 19,900,000 – on eBay for £15,086.86 (Seeding Scam) As you may or may not be aware, the value of any coin/medal/token/Banknotes relies […]
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The gold guinea is one of Britain’s best-known historic gold coins. Introduced under Charles II in 1663, it became a symbol of quality and trust, and its name is still familiar today through auctions, professional fees and horse racing. The Guinea was introduced in 1663 by King Charles II; as well as being one of […]
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The Anarchy was a civil war in England and Normandy that took place between 1135 and 1153, which resulted in a widespread breakdown in law and order. The conflict was a succession crisis precipitated by the accidental death by drowning of William Adelin, the only legitimate son of Henry I, in the sinking of the […]
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Coins stolen after Coinex THIEVES are believed to have followed Greek coin dealer, Chris Pouloglou, back to his hotel after he left Coinex on September 26, intent on securing his complete inventory of highly-priced coins. Four men were seen caught on CCTV at the London Hilton on Park Lane where Chris was staying, however, they […]