Georgian coin worth estimated £14k to be auctioned in Warwick this month

By James Smith

14th Jun 2022 | Local News

The crown proof FDC, which dates back to 1826 is expected to fetch £14,000 under the hammer (Image via Warwick & Warwick)
The crown proof FDC, which dates back to 1826 is expected to fetch £14,000 under the hammer (Image via Warwick & Warwick)

A Georgian era coin worth an estimated £14,000 will be auctioned in Warwick later this month.

The crown, which dates back to 1826, will be sold during Warwick & Warwick's coins, medals and banknotes auction on June 22.

The coin shows the likeness of King George IV - given he only ruled for a decade the production of the coin was short-lived.

This and the high quality of this particular coin mean it is expected to fetch a high price later this month.

The Millers Road auctioneers, which was founded in 1958, holds six such auctions every year - amongst others.

Also in the catalogue is a set of four FDC (exceptionally high quality) British coins dating to 1937.

The set, which includes cased £5, £2, sovereign and half sovereign coins, has a guide price of £11,000.

Lot 424 includes four coins dating back to 1937 (Image via Warwick & Warwick)

The June auction includes 641 lots in total and will feature coins and banknotes both from the UK and the rest of the world.

From further afield is a five shilling note dated January 12 1901.

The note, produced by the Government of the Falkland Islands, is expected to fetch £12,000 when it goes under the hammer.

The auction will include coins and banknotes from across the world (Image via Warwick & Warwick)

But the auction will not just be selling coins and military medals.

Also amongst the lots are a number of pieces of military memorabilia - including guns, helmets and even swords.

Most notably a 19th centre Tower Brown Bess flintlock rifle is up for sale.

The gun still has a fully working trigger mechanism and needs no owners licence. It has a guide price of £600.

The auction also features this 19th centre Tower Brown Bess flintlock rifle (Image via Warwick & Warwick)

If you are interested in placing a bid, the auction is held completely online via EasyLive.

Customers can view items at the Warwick premises on selected viewing dates.

For more information on how to vote, follow this link to the Warwick & Warwick website.

     

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