McTear’s holds dedicated Coins & Banknotes Auctions every six weeks. The only of their kind in the country, these special events attract consignments and bidders from all over the world. From old banknotes to brand new gold coins, there is a place for everything in this auction.
Highlights of this auction include a number of silver Chinese coins, Ancient Roman and other coins.
Entries are currently invited for the next auction taking place on the 4th of February 2021. For a complimentary, no-obligation valuation, visit our Glasgow Galleries or contact a specialist on 0141 810 2880 or auction@mctears.co.uk.
Lot 1 - A QUEEN VICTORIA (1837 - 1901) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1887
Sold for £270
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 32 - A COLLECTION OF CHANNEL ISLANDS PROOF SETS AND INDIVIDUAL COINS
Sold for £130
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 37 - A BATTLE OF WATERLOO COMMEMORATIVE BRONZE MEDAL BY THE ROYAL MINT
Sold for £45
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 40 - A QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) SOVEREIGN COIN PENDANT DATED 1978
Sold for £320
Estimated at £250 - £350
Lot 41 - AN EDWARD VII (1901 - 1910) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1905
Sold for £340
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 43 - AN EDWARD VII (1901 - 1910) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1902
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 44 - A QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 2002
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 47 - A QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN THREE COIN PORTRAIT SET
Sold for £420
Estimated at £400 - £500
Lot 48 - AN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) GOLD THREE COIN SET
Sold for £460
Estimated at £450 - £550
Lot 49 - THE QUEEN VICTORIA (1837 - 1901) GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN THREE COIN PORTRAIT SET
Sold for £460
Estimated at £400 - £500
Lot 50 - TRINITAS HARDBACK FOLIO AND A GOLD PLATED ONE SHILLING COIN
Sold for £30
Estimated at £20 - £40
Lot 51 - THE 200 YEARS OF MONARCHS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE COIN SET
Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £400
Lot 52 - THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) GOLD SOVEREIGN JUBILEE COLLECTION
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
Lot 53 - A QUEEN ELIZABETH II (1952 - PRESENT) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1968
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 54 - A BANK OF SCOTLAND ONE HUNDRED £100 POUND NOTE AND A TEN SHILLING NOTE
Sold for £340
Estimated at £120 - £180
Lot 57 - A GEORGE V (1910 - 1936) GOLD SOVEREIGN RING DATED 1913
Sold for £340
Estimated at £300 - £400
Lot 58 - A GEORGE V (1910 - 1936) GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN RING DATED 1915
Sold for £200
Estimated at £200 - £300
Lot 74 - A COLLECTION OF BRITISH SILVER CROWNS AND OTHER COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Sold for £55
Estimated at £30 - £50
Lot 77 - A COLLECTION OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE COMMONWEALTH CROWNS
Sold for £120
Estimated at £60 - £80
Lot 83 - A COLLECTION OF SILVER CHINESE DOLLARS AND HALF DOLLARS
Sold for £70
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 91 - A GEORGE V (1910 - 1936) GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN DATED 1914
Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £200
Lot 92 - A GEORGE III (1760 - 1820) GOLD SOVEREIGN PENDANT DATED 1817
Sold for £650
Estimated at £600 - £700
Lot 93 - A GEORGE V (1910 - 1936) SOVEREIGN BANGLE DATED 1912
Sold for £320
Estimated at £250 - £300
Lot 96 - THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND 70TH ANNIVERSARY SILVER COIN COLLECTION
Sold for £340
Estimated at £200 - £400
Lot 98 - THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ONE POUND £1 COIN SILVER PROOF COLLECTION
Sold for £140
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 101 - THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES HANDOVER CEREMONY GOLD PROOF TWO POUND £2 COIN
Sold for £650
Estimated at £650 - £750
Lot 106 - A LARGE COLLECTION OF SCOTTISH AND ENGLISH BANKNOTES
Sold for £480
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 107 - A COLLECTION OF UNCIRCULATED COIN SETS AND FIRST DAY COVERS
Sold for £110
Estimated at £40 - £60
Lot 112 - A QUEEN VICTORIA (1837 - 1901) GOLD SOVEREIGN DATED 1889
Sold for £280
Estimated at £250 - £300