1. Auctions will commence for bidding and run for a set period, usually 2, 4 or 6 weeks depending on specific content. All timing will be in GMT/BST. We operate a soft close feature, meaning that if a bid is placed within 10 minutes of the auction end it will be extended for 10 minutes to allow others to bid.
2. Bids will be accepted on our website here, by email (download bidding sheet here) or by post (bidding sheet on back page of this booklet). All bids will be confirmed, those not placed directly on our website should be executed in good time in order to ensure that they are received.
3. All bids are a commitment to buy and are legally binding.
4. Our bid increments for this auction are as follows:
£2000 to £5000 in £200 increments
£5000 to £10,000 in £500 increments
£10,000 to £20,000 in £1,000 increments.
Bids of unusual amounts will be rounded down to the bid step below and will not take precedence over a similar bid.
5. All UK bids will be subject to Buyers Premium of 20%+VAT. For international bidders the rate will be 20% (no VAT).
6. Postage will be added at a rate of £12 for UK and £25-50 overseas.
7. Invoices will be issued after the sale.
8. Payment must be in £GBP by bank transfer, card, cheque or PayPal.
9. Payment must be made within 14 days of the auction ending.
10. Bidders not previously known to us will need to provide ID and references where required.
11. Returns are accepted; notify us within 7 days of receiving the item if you wish to do this.
12. All items are unconditionally guaranteed genuine and as described.
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Today we have added a fantastic selection of Medieval gold coins from across Europe, English kings like Edward III & Henry VI stand alongside Louis De Male from Belgium & Philip De Bon from Holland.
Design varied greatly in this period but was elaborate & intricate, surviving in these wonderful gold coins which can still be very much enjoyed today.
www.silburycoins.comToday we have listed a Henry VI Noble and two Gothic crowns, premium coins like this are a delight to handle and showcase the very best of their respective periods.
The extremely successful English noble was introduced in AD 1344 by Edward III and remained the main gold denomination for over 100 years. This example has been certified & encapsulated by NGC, graded as AU58 (Extremely Fine) with a large flan and attractive tone.
The Gothic crowns of queen Victoria are arguably one of the finest designs in the entire milled series by Royal Academy Member William Wyon. Proof plain edge coins dated AD 1847 are rare and beautiful but coins dated AD 1853 are seldom offered for sale and were struck in very small numbers indeed.
We have great pleasure in offering both for sale here!Today we have uploaded a nice selection of Anglo Saxon, Viking and Norman pennies, most being attractive examples with good metal and old collection provenance and tones.
Included is a rare penny of Thymn, ‘King of Dublin’ struck at an as yet unknown mint location (Sethi). This rare and intriguing coin comes from the Hibernia collection of Hiberno Norse coins, a fascinating coinage from early Anglo-Irish history.
Next up there are several attractive silver pennies of William the Conqueror, these lovely pennies offer great value for money given their age and condition.
View all available coins on our website today.
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