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Spink Offers NGC Gold Rarities From Ancient Egypt, Rome, Britain

Spink is offering two of the most important coins of the ancient world as well as two of the greatest rarities in British numismatics, all certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). The coins are being offered in Spink auctions that are scheduled for March 31 and April 3, 2023. The April 3 sale features three NGC-certified rarities […]

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English Gold Coins From Ellerby Hoard Realize $800,000+ in Spink Sale

A group of 264 vintage English gold coins almost entirely certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) realized £754,000 (about $837,000) in a Spink & Son auction. The sale of the Ellerby Area Hoard, found during the remodeling of a historic English home, was held on October 7, 2022. The top lot in the sale was […]

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A New Henry III Gold Penny – England’s “First Gold Coin”

Rarely can a single find provoke excitement in English numismatics, and fewer still be designated of national significance. However, once-in-a-blue-moon exceptions must be made, especially when recounting the discoveries of Coenwulf’s Gold Mancus in 2001, and the Edward III ‘Double-Leopard’ in 2006. Spink has had the highest honor of bringing to auction both of these […]

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Queen Elizabeth I Rarity Realizes Record-Breaking $650,000 in Spink Sale

A Queen Elizabeth I rarity that was certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) stunned the coin collecting world when it sold for £480,000 (about $650,000 USD) at a Spink sale on September 28, 2021. Six other NGC-certified English gold coins realized prices over £100,000 in the Horace Hird Collection of Tudor, Stuart, and Commonwealth Gold Coins […]

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Rediscovered English Gold Coins From Horace Hird Collection Certified by NGC

A trio of captivating gold pieces from three prominent monarchs top the list of 52 English gold coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) that are being offered in an upcoming Spink auction. Bidding is already underway online for the Horace Hird Collection of Tudor, Stuart, and Commonwealth Gold Coins and Patterns sale, scheduled for September […]

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NGC Certifies Impressive Waterbird Collection of Rare British Coins

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has certified the Waterbird Collection, an impressive array of rare British coins spanning almost six centuries. The coins range from a rare gold noble of King Henry IV struck circa 1412-13 to a 2002 Gold Maundy set from the Cook Islands. Among the many highlights of the collection is an exceptionally […]

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Spink to Auction Edward VIII Pattern Coin

Spink is delighted to announce the forthcoming sale of an excessively rare Edward VIII Pattern Penny at its London auction house on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. This trial coin, never released for circulation as a result of the King’s abdication in December 1936, is appearing for the very first time at a UK public auction. […]

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