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Coins
Sovereigns and their dates, pre-1947 silver, what actually sells from a tin of old coins, and why cleaning one is the fastest way to halve its value.
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More on coins
3 guides in this category so far.
GuideOld coins: what actually sells from the tin in the drawerMost tins of old coins are worth less than their owners hope, and a few contain something of value. The categories that carry value, and the ones that do not.ExplainerHow to grade a coin, and why you must never clean oneSix words describe every coin's condition, and each step changes the price. A short course in coin grading, with the one rule that protects value.Objects
- Sovereigns24 records
- Crowns12 records
- Proof sets9 records
- Hammered and early milled7 records
Sale prices
Recent coins sale prices
Hammer, excluding premium.
| Date | Object | Saleroom | Estimate | Hammer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | George V sovereign, 1913 Lot 9 | Birmingham | £480 to £520 | £505 |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Victoria 1887 Jubilee Head crown, extremely fine Lot 14 | Birmingham | £80 to £120 | £95 |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Edward VII half sovereign, 1907 Lot 22 | Birmingham | £220 to £260 | £240 |
| 15 May 2026 | Elizabeth II 1953 proof set in case Lot 40 | Birmingham | £60 to £90 | £70 |
Hammer is the winning bid before the buyer's premium. Figures are illustrative until partner salerooms supply live results.All price records →