London Coins

London Coins provides auctions for coins, banknotes, medals, bonds and shares.

Quick overview

Its range includes individual items and larger lots, and it purchases numismatic material by private treaty.

Coin categories include hammered, milled, ancient and certified coins, as well as cased items and proof sets.
Banknotes include Treasury Notes and provincial issues, with paper money from other countries also represented.
Tokens, commemorative and campaign medals, coin cabinets, trays and books feature in the auction range.
The merchant purchases numismatic material by private treaty.
A wants-list service covers milled coins in certified third-party CGS grades, and an auction catalogue can be viewed online.

Introduction

London Coins provides an auction service for coins, banknotes, medals, bonds and shares. It also purchases numismatic material by private treaty and stocks coins.

The range includes hammered and milled coins, certified coins, cased items and proof sets. Auctions also feature tokens, accessories and miscellaneous numismatic items.

What London Coins offers

Auction lots include individual items, small groups and larger accumulations. Alongside the auction service, it offers a wants-list service for certified milled coins.

Product and service categories

Milled and certified coins

The merchant stocks milled coins and sovereigns. Auction lots include individual milled coins and small groups that have not been graded and encapsulated by a third party. Certified coins graded and encapsulated by third-party companies are also offered.

Hammered and ancient coins

Hammered coins feature among the auction categories. Ancient coinage includes Celtic coins and coins from the Roman era. Ancient items can be offered in small or bulk lots.

Coins in larger lots

Auctions include larger lots made up predominantly of milled coins. Other larger lots contain coins from a range of countries. Accumulations feature in both categories.

Cased coins and proof sets

Cased items include single coins as well as sets. Proof sets are another part of the auction range. The merchant names several mints and issuers whose cased items appear in these categories.

Banknotes

Paper money is offered at auction. The range includes Treasury Notes and provincial issues. Banknotes from other countries are also included.

Tokens and medals

The token range includes tradesmen’s tokens from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Medals include commemorative, military and campaign examples.

Bonds and shares

Bonds and shares are among the items offered at auction. The range includes issues from different countries.

Accessories and miscellaneous items

Accessories include coin cabinets, trays and books. Auctions also include paranumismatic material and mis-strikes.

Browse the full range on the London Coins website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

The site names Royal Mint, Westminster, MDM and Pobjoy among the issuers of cased items and proof sets.

Using the website

The website has a search feature, an auction buyers guide and information on selling coins. An auction catalogue is available to view online, and a catalogue mailing list is offered.

Notable features

It also purchases numismatic material by private treaty.

The wants-list service covers milled coins in certified third-party CGS grades.

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy and sell through an auction?

London Coins provides auctions for buying and selling coins, banknotes, medals and bonds. Shares are also included in its auction range.

Are certified coins offered?

Yes, the auction range includes coins graded and encapsulated by third-party grading companies. Companies named on the site include CGS, PCGS and NGC.

Are coins offered in groups as well as individually?

Yes, auction items can be offered individually or in small lots. Larger lots and accumulations are also included.

What kinds of medals are included?

The range includes military and commemorative medals. Campaign medals are also named.

Are there accessories alongside coins?

Yes, the auction range includes accessories. Examples named on the site are coin cabinets, trays and books.

Can I find information about selling coins?

The website offers information about selling coins and an auction service for vendors. An information pack about selling coins can also be requested.

Key takeaways

Auctions cover coins, banknotes, medals, bonds and shares.
Coin categories include hammered, milled, ancient and certified examples.
Cased items and proof sets feature in the range.
London Coins purchases numismatic material by private treaty.
A wants-list service is available for milled coins in certified third-party CGS grades.

Summary

London Coins combines auctions and private treaty purchases with a range of coins, paper money and related items. Its services include an online auction catalogue and a wants-list service for specified certified coins.