by rumnicoin | Jun 2, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
🌅 Lot 276 – A Monument to Learning and Empire 🇮🇳🏷️ Estimated at £4,200–£7,000Offered in Auction 2, this spectacular gold medal was struck in 1800 for the College of Fort William, Calcutta — one of the most ambitious educational institutions ever established by...
by rumnicoin | May 28, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
Estimate: £150 – £200Now live in Auction 2 and open for pre-bidding!🧒 A striking coin from the ancient city of Larissa in Thessaly, minted between 440–400 BC. The obverse shows a nude youth restraining the forepart of a charging bull — a powerful symbol of control,...
by rumnicoin | May 26, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
We had a fantastic day at the Yorkshire Coin Fair in Huddersfield, where the tables were busy and the cases were full! 💼🪙🤝 Lots of deals were done – we picked up a great mix of world coins, gold pieces, and proof sets, and were delighted to collect new consignments...
by rumnicoin | May 24, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
A Powerful Medallion of Protest and Memory.⚔️ This medallion was struck in 1901 during the height of the Anglo-Boer War, serving as a deeply symbolic protest against the atrocities committed during the conflict—particularly those inflicted upon Dutch civilians in...
by rumnicoin | May 21, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
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 graces the obverse, while Concordia – the goddess of harmony – is shown seated with a...
by rumnicoin | May 19, 2025 | Auction 1, Auctions
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. Produced in 1974 by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd., this substantial 125g, 74.5mm...
