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👑 Lot 51 – Orbiana, Augusta: A Brief Empress, A Lasting Legacy
Ancient Rome. Æ Sestertius. 225–227 AD. Rome Mint.This beautiful bronze sestertius features Sallustia Barbia Orbiana, briefly empress and wife of Severus Alexander. Her diademed bust...
🇬🇧 Lot 172 – A Rare Tribute to Britain’s Greatest Statesman
Great Britain. Sir Winston Churchill AR Picture Medal Collection. 1974.“Britain’s Beloved Bulldog”, this impressive and rare issue commemorates the life of Winston Spencer Churchill....
⚜️ Lot 175 – “Three Graces” £10 Proof | Only 175 Minted
Estimate: £950–£1,200 GBP🇬🇧 Great Britain. Royal Mint. 2020.💎 One of the most sought-after modern British issues — the “Three Graces” £10 Proof, part of the Royal Mint’s Great Engravers...
📌 Lot 305 – ITALY, VATICAN CITY. Pope John XXIII Gold Medal. Dated 1962.
🕊️ With the recent election of a new Pope, it’s fitting that Auction 2 features a beautiful and historically significant medal of Pope John XXIII, one of the most beloved pontiffs of the...
📣⚡Auction 2 is now OPEN for pre-bidding!
Explore the full catalogue on our website today! (🖥️)We’re proud to offer 405 lots of world coins, ancient coins, Celtic pieces, tokens, and medals — with something to suit every collector...
🐬🦅🎭 Auction 2: Ancient Greece – Moesia, Istros Drachm (313–280 BC)
Scarce Silver with Twin Heads & Eagle Motif ⚖️🎭 A fascinating example of early Greek coinage, this silver drachm from Istros in the Moesia region dates to 313–280 BC. On the obverse,...
💰 Auction 2: Baltic Tribes Long Currency – Circa 12th–15th Century
We’re 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 Rus’...
🦅🌶 Coming to Auction 2: Republic of Chile – 1862 AR Peso
Rare Key Date, Graded AU 58 🇨🇱This striking silver Peso of 1862, minted in Santiago (So), bears the national motto “Por la Razón o la Fuerza” — “By Reason or by Force.” The obverse...
📣 Coin News – May 2025 Edition
📣 We’re thrilled to be featured in the May edition of Coin News with a 1/4-page advert for Auction 2 — taking place 12th June 2025, 12:00 GMT!✨ Following the success of our debut auction,...
⚔️ Frederick the Great – Battle of Rossbach, 1757
A Striking Bronze Commemorative Medal (34mm, 16.2g)✨ Coming to Auction 2 this June: the finest example we’ve ever handled of this scarce mid-18th century medallion, commemorating one of...
⚖️ Second Great Seal of the English Commonwealth 🌟
Following the execution of Charles I and the abolition of the monarchy, England entered its short-lived Commonwealth era (1649–1660). This powerful artefact — the Second Great Seal — was...
👑✝️ Today is Maundy Thursday – A Timeless Tradition Continues ❤️
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 ✨🏆
This stunning Indian gold medal is one of the highlights of Auction 2—a true piece of history with an incredible story.Catalogue cover pieces are always highly desirable to collectors,...
🚨 Auction 2 – Now Accepting Consignments ⏳
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 – a sale with...
Auction 1 Recap – A Huge Thank You! 🙌🎉
Auction 1 Recap – A Promising Start 🚀
Yorkshire Coin Fair, 30 March 2025 ✨📍
We Had a Great Day at The Yorkshire Coin Fair! 🤝
Are Coin Shows Still Relevant in 2025 ❔
Are Coin Shows Still Relevant in the Digital Age? Absolutely. 💯
❓ How to Bid in Our Auctions ❔
https://youtu.be/kssXqrzsOqg?si=WmkgDBBXs_YaYN42 Want to bid in a Rumnicoin auction but not sure how? 🤔💰We’ve got you covered! Our latest video walks you through the entire bidding...
🛡 Our Commitment to the Numismatic Community 🛡
At Rumnicoin, we believe that numismatics is more than just buying and selling coins—it’s about history, research, and a shared passion for collecting. That’s why we are proud to be...
🛒 Browse & Buy Our Retail Stock! 🛒
Did you know? Rumnicoin isn’t just about auctions – we also have a dedicated online shop featuring direct sale items that are available now!🔹 New entries just added!✅ Proof sets✅ Early GB...
📢 One Week to Go – Auction 1 is Almost Here! 📢
An unusual and exciting array of Coins, Tokens, Medallions, and Medals go under the hammer one week today! Have you browsed the catalogue yet?📖 View the full auction now on our website or...
📖 Auction 1 Catalogues – Get Your Copy! 📦
📦 Our Auction 1 catalogues are shipping out, and we’re excited to share a sneak peek inside! Featuring high-quality images and detailed descriptions of all 408 lots, this is your essential...
📬 Want a Copy of Our Auction 1 Catalogue? 📖
Our Auction 1 catalogues are here and ready to be sent out! If you’d like a copy, simply email us your postal address at contact@rumnicoin.com, and we’ll get one in the post to you.📅...
📖 Auction 1 Catalogues Have Arrived! 📖
The first batch of Rumnicoin Auction 1 catalogues is here and are going out for delivery! 🚚Featuring 408 lots of world coins, medals, medallions, and tokens—including The Rumney...