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๐ Lot 51 โ Orbiana, Augusta: A Brief Empress, A Lasting Legacy
by rumnicoin | May 21, 2025
Ancient Rome. ร Sestertius. 225โ227 AD. Rome Mint.This beautiful bronze sestertius features Sallustia Barbia Orbiana, briefly empress and wife of Severus Alexander. Her diademed bust...
๐ฌ๐ง Lot 172 โ A Rare Tribute to Britainโs Greatest Statesman
by rumnicoin | May 19, 2025
Great Britain. Sir Winston Churchill AR Picture Medal Collection. 1974.โBritainโs Beloved Bulldogโ, this impressive and rare issue commemorates the life of Winston Spencer Churchill....
โ๏ธ Lot 175 โ โThree Gracesโ ยฃ10 Proof | Only 175 Minted
by rumnicoin | May 17, 2025
Estimate: ยฃ950โยฃ1,200 GBP๐ฌ๐ง Great Britain. Royal Mint. 2020.๐ One of the most sought-after modern British issues โ the โThree Gracesโ ยฃ10 Proof, part of the Royal Mintโs Great Engravers...
๐ Lot 305 โ ITALY, VATICAN CITY. Pope John XXIII Gold Medal. Dated 1962.
by rumnicoin | May 15, 2025
๐๏ธ With the recent election of a new Pope, itโs fitting that Auction 2 features a beautiful and historically significant medal of Pope John XXIII, one of the most beloved pontiffs of the...
๐ฃโกAuction 2 is now OPEN for pre-bidding!
by rumnicoin | May 13, 2025
Explore the full catalogue on our website today! (๐ฅ๏ธ)Weโre proud to offer 405 lots of world coins, ancient coins, Celtic pieces, tokens, and medals โ with something to suit every collector...
๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐ญ Auction 2: Ancient Greece โ Moesia, Istros Drachm (313โ280 BC)
by rumnicoin | May 11, 2025
Scarce Silver with Twin Heads & Eagle Motif โ๏ธ๐ญ A fascinating example of early Greek coinage, this silver drachm from Istros in the Moesia region dates to 313โ280 BC. On the obverse,...
๐ฐ Auction 2: Baltic Tribes Long Currency โ Circa 12thโ15th Century
by rumnicoin | May 9, 2025
Weโre thrilled to present a rare and fascinating offering: two Lithuanian AR Long Currency bars, dating from the 12th to 15th century, possibly linked to the Baltic Tribes or Kievan Rusโ...
๐ฆ ๐ถ Coming to Auction 2: Republic of Chile โ 1862 AR Peso
by rumnicoin | May 7, 2025
Rare Key Date, Graded AU 58 ๐จ๐ฑThis striking silver Peso of 1862, minted in Santiago (So), bears the national motto โPor la Razรณn o la Fuerzaโ โ โBy Reason or by Force.โ The obverse...
๐ฃ Coin News – May 2025 Edition
by rumnicoin | May 3, 2025
๐ฃ Weโre thrilled to be featured in the May edition of Coin News with a 1/4-page advert for Auction 2 โ taking place 12th June 2025, 12:00 GMT!โจ Following the success of our debut auction,...
โ๏ธ Frederick the Great โ Battle of Rossbach, 1757
by rumnicoin | May 2, 2025
A Striking Bronze Commemorative Medal (34mm, 16.2g)โจ Coming to Auction 2 this June: the finest example weโve ever handled of this scarce mid-18th century medallion, commemorating one of...
โ๏ธ Second Great Seal of the English Commonwealth ๐
by rumnicoin | Apr 25, 2025
Following the execution of Charles I and the abolition of the monarchy, England entered its short-lived Commonwealth era (1649โ1660). This powerful artefact โ the Second Great Seal โ was...
๐โ๏ธ Today is Maundy Thursday โ A Timeless Tradition Continues โค๏ธ
by rumnicoin | Apr 17, 2025
Earlier today, King Charles III led the historic Maundy Thursday service at Durham Cathedral, continuing a centuries-old tradition of giving specially minted Maundy Money to local...
Auction 2 Highlight: An Iconic Indian Gold Medal โจ๐
by rumnicoin | Apr 16, 2025
This stunning Indian gold medal is one of the highlights of Auction 2โa true piece of history with an incredible story.Catalogue cover pieces are always highly desirable to collectors,...
๐จ Auction 2 โ Now Accepting Consignments โณ
by rumnicoin | Apr 8, 2025
Following the success of our first sale, which featured a pair of specialist collections, Auction 2 will offer a broad and exciting array of General World & Ancient Coins โ a sale with...
Auction 1 Recap โ A Huge Thank You! ๐๐
by rumnicoin | Apr 7, 2025
Auction 1 Recap โ A Promising Start ๐
Yorkshire Coin Fair, 30 March 2025 โจ๐
by rumnicoin | Mar 31, 2025
We Had a Great Day at The Yorkshire Coin Fair! ๐ค
Are Coin Shows Still Relevant in 2025 โ
by rumnicoin | Mar 28, 2025
Are Coin Shows Still Relevant in the Digital Age? Absolutely. ๐ฏ
โ How to Bid in Our Auctions โ
by rumnicoin | Mar 24, 2025
https://youtu.be/kssXqrzsOqg?si=WmkgDBBXs_YaYN42 Want to bid in a Rumnicoin auction but not sure how? ๐ค๐ฐWeโve got you covered! Our latest video walks you through the entire bidding...
๐ก Our Commitment to the Numismatic Community ๐ก
by rumnicoin | Mar 22, 2025
At Rumnicoin, we believe that numismatics is more than just buying and selling coinsโitโs about history, research, and a shared passion for collecting. Thatโs why we are proud to be...
๐ Browse & Buy Our Retail Stock! ๐
by rumnicoin | Mar 21, 2025
Did you know? Rumnicoin isnโt just about auctions โ we also have a dedicated online shop featuring direct sale items that are available now!๐น New entries just added!โ Proof setsโ Early GB...
๐ข One Week to Go โ Auction 1 is Almost Here! ๐ข
by rumnicoin | Mar 21, 2025
An unusual and exciting array of Coins, Tokens, Medallions, and Medals go under the hammer one week today! Have you browsed the catalogue yet?๐ View the full auction now on our website or...
๐ Auction 1 Catalogues โ Get Your Copy! ๐ฆ
by rumnicoin | Mar 21, 2025
๐ฆ Our Auction 1 catalogues are shipping out, and weโre excited to share a sneak peek inside! Featuring high-quality images and detailed descriptions of all 408 lots, this is your essential...
๐ฌ Want a Copy of Our Auction 1 Catalogue? ๐
by rumnicoin | Mar 21, 2025
Our Auction 1 catalogues are here and ready to be sent out! If youโd like a copy, simply email us your postal address at contact@rumnicoin.com, and weโll get one in the post to you.๐ ...
๐ Auction 1 Catalogues Have Arrived! ๐
by rumnicoin | Mar 21, 2025
The first batch of Rumnicoin Auction 1 catalogues is here and are going out for delivery! ๐Featuring 408 lots of world coins, medals, medallions, and tokensโincluding The Rumney...