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Lot #131 Large British & Commonwealth Coin Collection – George VI, Elizabeth II, Pre-Decimal UK & World Coins in 2×2 Holders
Lot Number: 131
Item Location: Castle Rock
Preview Date/Time:
Pickup Date/Time: Thursday 2/26 4pm-6:30 PM AND Friday 2/27 between 9:00 am and 12noon
Start Date/Time: 02/13/26, 11:00 PM
End Date/Time: 02/25/26, 8:05:30 PM
Opening Bid: $5.00
Bid History: 39
Current Bid: $71.00
Minimum Bid:
Highbidder: tsl77
Auction has ended.
Buyer's Premium: 15% will be added to the final price.
Description:

Offered is a large estate collection of world coins, with a strong concentration of British and British Commonwealth issues, carefully stored in 2×2 cardboard holders. This collection was clearly assembled by a prior collector and includes identified and date-visible examples, making it an excellent lot for collectors, researchers, and resellers.

Confirmed Coins Visible in This Lot Include

Based on the provided close-up images, this collection includes (but is not limited to):

  • Great Britain

    • 1950 One Shilling – George VI
      (Obverse: George VI bust; Reverse: crowned lion and shields)

    • 1928 Penny – George V
      Classic Britannia reverse

    • Elizabeth II pre-decimal issues
      Including bronze and cupro-nickel denominations

  • British Commonwealth

    • Australia – Elizabeth II issues

    • Canada – Elizabeth II portrait coins

    • Other Commonwealth nations likely represented based on portrait styles and legends

Many coins date from the early to mid-20th century, including pre-decimal British currency, which is increasingly collectible due to its historical context and discontinued denominations.

The coins are housed in individual holders, some with handwritten notes, suggesting prior identification or cataloging. This is a world-coin-only lotno U.S. coins are included.

This collection is ideal for:

  • World coin collectors

  • British & Commonwealth specialists

  • Resellers and dealers

  • Educational or reference collections

  • Sorting and upgrading existing collections


Details

  • Includes: Large world coin collection

  • Countries: Great Britain & British Commonwealth

  • Types: Pre-decimal UK coins, George V, George VI, Elizabeth II

  • Storage: Mostly in 2×2 cardboard holders

  • Era: Early–mid 20th century

  • Condition: Mixed estate condition, from circulated to better examples

All items are offered as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Coin identification, dates, mint marks, metal content, and grades are based on visible characteristics only and any handwritten holder notes and are not guaranteed. Coins have not been professionally graded or authenticated. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully and ask questions prior to bidding, as all sales are final.

 

Please defer to photos for condition. 15% Buyer's Premium. We only ship with USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Shipping. Items with value over $100 shipping insurance must also be charged to you to protect your purchase. Please contact us regarding shipping in advance if you have any questions. 


Alternative pick-up times are very limited. Please consider pick-up hours when bidding. Items that are not picked-up and shipping arrangements have not been made/paid for within 7 days will be considered abandoned. 


 

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