Rare 1847 Gothic Crown to lead North Yorkshire coin auction
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
A rare 1847 Gothic Crown is expected to fetch up to £12,000 at Tennants Auctioneers' sale in Leyburn on November 18.
A rare Victorian Gothic Crown from 1847 is expected to fetch £10,000 to £12,000 when it leads Tennants Auctioneers' Coins and Banknotes Sale in Leyburn on 18 November. According to a spokesman for Tennants Auctioneers, the Gothic Crown is 'a highly sought-after, prized piece' and is considered one of the Royal Mint's most iconic designs.
This particular example is a rare variant struck in nearly pure silver with a plain edge, believed to represent only a small fraction of the 8,000 Gothic Crowns produced. It is described as being in excellent condition with rich iridescent toning and minimal signs of wear.
The auction will also include a selection of ancient coins with a strong focus on Roman pieces from the Republican and Imperial periods. Other highlights include a well-struck penny of Edward the Confessor from the 1060s, minted in York, estimated at £350-£450, coins from the English Civil War era including a Newark Siege sixpence from 1646 and an Oliver Cromwell shilling from 1658 (both expected to achieve £400-£600), and a rare George III 'Northumberland' shilling from 1763 estimated at £600-£800.
How it is being reported
- Rare Gothic Crown expected to fetch up to £12,000 at North Yorkshire auctionRare 1847 Victorian Gothic Crown estimated at up to £12,000 leads Tennants Auctioneers’ coins sale in Leyburn on November 18, alongside historic British coins.Darlington & Stockton Times · 25 Oct, 08:00
- Rare Gothic Crown expected to fetch up to £12,000 at North Yorkshire auctionRare 1847 Victorian Gothic Crown estimated at up to £12,000 leads Tennants Auctioneers’ coins sale in Leyburn on November 18, alongside historic British coins.The Northern Echo · 25 Oct, 08:00
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