December
For Every Collection: Coins & Banknotes

For Every Collection: Coins & Banknotes

Date: 7th Dec, 2022 10:30

Entries are invited for our next Coins & Banknotes auction on 12th January. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

November
Precious Metals: A Collection of Gold, Silver & Other Coins

Precious Metals: A Collection of Gold, Silver & Other Coins

Date: 3rd Nov, 2022 10:30

This auction boasted a variety of gold, silver and other coins from Ancient Rome to modern day Britain. Also featured were a number of commemorative coins commemorating war battles from the Falklands to Dunkirk. These went under the hammer alongside a variety of gold sovereigns from different monarchs and a rather impressive silver proof first strike ultra cameo five ounce coin. This may be too heavy for your pocket, however it certainly is a conversation starter!

Entries are invited for the next Coins & Banknotes auction taking place on 7th December 2022.

For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

September
Coins & Banknotes | A Myriad of World Coinage

Coins & Banknotes | A Myriad of World Coinage

Date: 22nd Sep, 2022 10:30

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Entries are invited for the next Coins & Banknotes auction taking place 3 November. 

For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

 

August
Gold, Silver & Bronze | A Collection of British & World Coins

Gold, Silver & Bronze | A Collection of British & World Coins

Date: 11th Aug, 2022 10:30

The Coins and Banknotes Auction featured an incredible selection of gold and silver coins, from gold sovereigns to silver coin sets. Also featured were a number of limited edition gold coin sets including the Edward VII Sovereign mintmark collection featuring a sovereign from each mint and limited to only 265 collections. The 2018 Sapphire Coronation Jubilee Gold Sovereign Series features a very hefty and impressive gold fifty pound coin. This coin alone weighs an astounding 155.5g and is limited to a mintage of only 26 coins.

One of the most unusual sets was the 2018 Armistice Centenary Remembrance Gold Gallantry five coin set. Limited to only 99 sets, each coin features the Remembrance gold finish, layered with ruthenium and the first gold sovereign coins to feature this finish. This darkens the look to all but the main motif. These two precious metals unite to produce a darker, more respectful commemoration of this event.

Further entries are invited for the next Coins & Banknotes auction on 22nd September. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

June
Collector: Gold & Antique Coins

Collector: Gold & Antique Coins

Date: 30th Jun, 2022 10:30

Entries are invited for the next coins auction, taking place 11th August. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, call us on 0141 810 2880 or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

May
Gold Coins & Sets: Two private Scottish collections

Gold Coins & Sets: Two private Scottish collections

Date: 19th May, 2022 10:30

A variety of marvellous coins benefited from this specialist auction and its international reach, with rare examples such as a 1937 George VI complete coronation year proof gold and silver coin set (hammer £9500), a William and Mary gold five guinea (hammer £6000), and the 2017 Ultra Cameo First Strike set (hammer £7000). 

Entries are invited for our next dedicated coins and banknotes auction taking place on 30th June. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form, or call us on 0141 810 2880. 

April
Collections: Gold Coins & Sets

Collections: Gold Coins & Sets

Date: 7th Apr, 2022 10:30

A Private Scottish Collection of coin sets and individual coins headlined this auction, with impressive results. One of note was the rare 2002 red gold jubilee set, achieving £7,000 on the hammer. Bidders across the world continue to join us for this specialist, six-weekly numismatic sale.  

Entries are invited for the next auction of coins, taking place 19 May. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

February
Private Collections: Early Banknotes & Gold Coins

Private Collections: Early Banknotes & Gold Coins

Date: 24th Feb, 2022 10:30

This auction saw some impressive hammer prices for beautiful banknotes and some interesting coin sets. One star lot of the day, lot 37, a National Bank of Scotland one hundred pound note, attracted much competition before the hammer fell at £1,600. Another impressive lot, a collection of One Hundred Great Inventions of Mankind, comprising sterling silver medallions by John Pinches went to its new home at £825. With gold coins continuing to prove popular, there was fierce competition in the room and online for krugerrands and sovereigns alike.

Entries are now invited for the next auction on 7 April. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries, or contact our specialists by clicking this link and completing the short form. 

January
Collections: Krugerrands, Sovereigns & Antique Coins

Collections: Krugerrands, Sovereigns & Antique Coins

Date: 13th Jan, 2022 10:30

Gold coins once again proved popular at this maiden auction of 2022, with sovereigns and krugerrands joining collections across the globe, while a selection of coin sets underwent some fierce competition in the saleroom too.

An Edward VII 1902 specimen set achieved a hammer price of £4,200, whilst an attractive 1980 Cayman Islands Gold Kings collection achieved £3,000, closely followed by the 1995 Britannia gold proof collection.

Entries are currently invited for the next auction of coins and banknotes, taking place 24 February. 

Advice on selling coins and banknotes is free and without obligation. To discuss consigning to a McTear's auction, make an appointment to visit our Glasgow Galleries or contact a specialist by clicking this link and completing the short form.