Ancient Coins Auction
Uncover timeless treasures with stories etched in silver and gold
Ancient coins are considered by collectors to be miniature precious works of art – a reflection of fascinating eras and historic rulers.
For ancient coin buyers, each ancient coin is an interesting artefact with a special story dating back thousands of years.
If you want to sell ancient coins you’ve inherited or acquired, we can provide free advice to UK residents about how to achieve the best possible realisation.
Established in 1958, we are distinguished members of the British Numismatic Trade Association and are proud to be a leading UK provider of ancient coin valuations.
Our experts have prepared thousands of ancient coins for sale and specialise in staging ancient coin auctions, which regularly attract buyers and private collectors from around the world.
If you’re thinking of buying or selling ancient coins, our experts can help you fully understand this unique and intimate market, no matter what form or denomination captures your interest.
Don’t miss out – see the latest ancient coins for sale in our auctions now!
The different types of ancient coins for sale
The first ancient coins were ‘tokens’ or ‘discs’ which were made from electrum, an alloy of silver and gold, and they first originated in the 7th Century BC.
Many cultures around the world used these as a form of payment long before the birth of the Roman Empire, which has since become synonymous with the ancient coins depicting its rulers.
Most of the Roman coins found in the UK were struck between 140BC and 390AD and minted predominantly from gold, silver or bronze. Some were cast from orichalcum, a metal with a similar appearance to brass.
We often have many different types of ancient coins for sale – including:
- Byzantine coins
- Celtic coins
- Greek coins
- Medieval coins
- Roman coins
- Roman Republican coins
- Roman Imperial coins
- Roman Provincial coins
Even if a particular ancient coin is not listed above, we can still provide expert assistance – get in touch or call 01926 499031 for an informal discussion.
Realise your collection’s value & sell ancient coins at auction!
Our auctions attract the interest of private collectors and dealers across the world.
How to Bid & View Items
Auction Dates
We are based at Chalon House, Scar Bank, Millers Road in Warwick (CV34 5DB).
Our auction house holds 24 dedicated sales throughout the year and auctions usually start at 10am.
If you want to buy, our online catalogue is normally available approximately four weeks before the sale.
Click to view our online catalogue and place a bid now!
Bidding
There is no bidding facility for room bidders during the sale, but commission bids can be placed in advance of an auction. Bids are also accepted via our online catalogue and by post. We also have a limited number of telephones available to bid on the day.
The easiest way to bid live on the day is via Easy Live Auction, who charge for this service. If you complete a free registration with Easy Live Auction, your bids will attract a 3% charge on the hammer price. If you register and pay a £3 flat fee, you will not pay the 3%.
Viewing Times
To make a first-hand inspection before buying, all items can be viewed at Chalon House in Warwick.
The viewing times for our auctions are: 9am to 4.30pm on the Friday, Monday and Tuesday prior to the sale.
Please note there will be no viewing facility outside of these specified periods.
Requests for further images can be sent to scans@warwickandwarwick.com
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