7th May, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Coins & Banknotes
323
George V, Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, by P. Metcalfe, large size 58mm, struck in silver (Eimer 2029a) practically as struck in case of issue; sold together with (2x) George V, Silver Jubilee Medals 1935, both small size 32mm, housed in cardboard cases of issue, both toned and good extremely fine; and a Bronze Medal of Lord Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant, struck from copper from the vessel when it was broken up after being wrecked off Blackpool June 16th 1897, boxed and extremely fine (4)
Sold for £110
Estimated at £100 - £150
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 7th May, 2025
Tennants Auctioneers’ Coins & Banknotes Sale on 7th May will feature a diverse selection of lots to cater to various interests. The sale includes an impressive section of ancient coins, several high-grade British milled issues, and a strong assortment of gold and silver coins.
A sale highlight in the banknote section is a Chinese note from The Yue Soo Imperial Bank, dated September 1st, 1908, for one silver dollar. While this note is recorded (Pick S1232 var.), it is a rare variety with a colour scheme not typically seen and does not feature a Western serial number. Although well circulated, this note is extremely rare and is also estimated to sell for £1,500 to £2,500. An identical note was sold at a Shanghai auction house (Shanghai Yangming Auction Co., 2014 Autumn Auction, December 7, 2014, lot 57), with the catalogue indicating that one example is housed in the collection of the Shanghai Museum and that their example will be the first of its kind offered at public auction. It is possible that this could be the second.
Additional highlights of the sale include an extremely fine George III guinea dated 1799, estimated at £1,500-1,800, and a George I half guinea dated 1719, estimated at £500-700. There will also be several high-quality Roman sestertii and other Roman coins from a small but well-curated collection. These coins span the history of the Roman Empire, starting with a Roman Republic denarius and extending to later Empire folles.
The modern section is headlined by a rare 1983 Two-Pence Mule (£500-700), which reads ‘New Pence’ instead of ‘Two-Pence.’ These coins were only found in brilliant uncirculated sets issued that year, making them extremely rare. Additionally, the modern section will feature an extensive selection of gold and silver sets from the Royal Mint.
Lots 117-213 will have a commission rate of 15.0% + VAT (18.0% in total), all other lots 24.0% + VAT (28.8% in total)
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Tuesday 6th May 10am-5pm and morning of the sale from 8am
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