Coins & Banknotes

Date: 7th May, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
The Auction Centre, Leyburn
Lots: 375

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)

Tuesday 6th May 10am-5pm and morning of the sale from 8am

Buyer's Premium:
24.0% + VAT (28.8% in total)

Lots 117-213, Post-1850 gold coins & bullion, will have a commission rate of 15.0% + VAT (18.0% in total)

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
We conduct appropriate Due Diligence checks to comply with current Anti-Money Laundering regulations. Full Buyer’s Terms can be found HERE

Collections:
Please note you will be required to remove your purchased items within two working days of the sale unless by prior arrangement. Collections are by appointment from Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm. Saturday collections are only available when there is a sale and STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To make an appointment call 01969 623780 or email reception@tennants-ltd.co.uk

Please check prior to bidding to ensure shipping is available for the lots you are interested in, this is shown on the shipping tab below each lot.

Name: Will Dobbins
Email: will.dobbins@tennants-ltd.co.uk

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