Hammered Coins Auctions
Unearth the value and passion behind the history, one struck treasure at a time
With their distinctive flattened edges and often slightly misshapen circumference, hammered coins are often easier to identify than they are to find.
First produced around 600AD, British hammered coins remained in production until 1662 when the manufacturing process switched to milling because it offered improved levels of quality and security.
Today, most of the unique and rare hammered coins which capture the national headlines have been discovered by dedicated numismatic collectors or unearthed by avid metal detectorists.
If you reside in the UK and want to sell hammered coins you’ve inherited or acquired, we can provide free advice about how to achieve the best possible realisation.
Established in 1958, our experts specialise in staging hammered coin auctions that regularly attract buyers and private collectors from around the world. We are also distinguished members of the British Numismatic Trade Association and proud to be a leading UK provider of hammered coin valuations.
If you’re thinking of buying or selling hammered coins, enlist our help and benefit from impartial advice on this extraordinary area of numismatic collecting.
Don’t miss out – see the latest hammered coins for sale in our auctions now!
The different types of hammered coins
Most hammered coins were made by placing a blank piece of metal, gold or silver (known as a planchet or flan) between two dies. The bottom die (anvil) was usually sunk into a sturdy surface like a log so that the upper die could be struck with a hammer to produce the required image on both sides.
This method was largely unaltered for centuries. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient coin producers could make up to 47,000 coins from one individual die.
British hammered coinage encompass a rich period of history, stretching more than a thousand years from Celtic times right through to the era of the Stuarts.
We often have many different types of hammered coins for sale – including:
- Hammered copper coins
- Hammered silver coins
- Hammered gold coins
- Hammered Scottish coins
- Hammered English coins
- Irish hammered coins
- Commonwealth hammered coins
- Hammered ancient coins
- Hammered coin collections
No matter what type of hammered coin captures your imagination, we can provide expert assistance – get in touch or call 01926 499031 for an informal discussion.
Realise your collection’s value & sell hammered 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.
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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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