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How far would you go to guard your coin collection?
Could you be next?
Devon man Laurence Egerton decided to camp outside for THREE DAYS to protect his coins from potential thieves – however, he had just discovered the third largest hoard of Roman coins ever uncovered in the UK.
Almost 22,000 Roman coins from the reign of Emperor Constantine were discovered by the amateur metal detectorist in Seaton, East Devon. Now called the ‘Seaton Down Hoard’, it was declared treasure at a Devon Coroner’s inquest on Friday 12th September 2014.
His discovery is one of the biggest hoards of 4th century Roman coins to ever be recorded in Britain – after the Frome Hoard of 52,503 found in 2010, and 22,703 coins found in Dorset in 1989.
The copper alloy coins also happen to be one of the best preserved 4th century collections to have been excavated.
The asking price for the hoard will be decided by the British Museum’s Treasure Valuation Committee later this year, but it just goes to show, there could even be a Roman hoard in your back garden!
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Doctor Who coin sells for 15 times its face value!
The New Zealand Mint were amazed when a Limited Edition Doctor Who Silver Coin, issued in collaboration with BBC Worldwide to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the legendary TV show, created a bidding frenzy!
The Mint had put the coin on eBay as part of a charity auction and when the auction ended the winning bid was an incredible 15 times more than its face value! It just shows how popular Doctor Who memorabilia, particularly coins, is with collectors all over the world.
However, it’s not just on eBay where collectors have been fighting to add a Dr Who Commemorative coin to their collection. Within just four weeks of general release the Mint had sold more than half of the Doctor Who Silver Coin’s 10,000 edition limit. And now, just three weeks after the fantastic ‘Day of the Doctor’ 50th Anniversary episode was aired it is unlikely that the Mint have any left at all.
A Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Gold coin follows the success of the Silver coin, and with a mintage of just 250 worldwide this one will not be available for long either.
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The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Silver coin.
Features the TARDIS in engraved relief on the reverse with coloured element. Comes in a special TARDIS presentation box complete with sound effects. Now sold out.
The Doctor Who 50th Anniversary 1oz Gold Coin
Features the TARDIS depicted in engraved relief on the reverse and presented in a deluxe wooden box. Now sold out.
Why silver coin covers are one of today’s most highly sought-after commemoratives
Over the last couple of years, Silver Coin Covers have become one of the fastest selling of all commemorative issues. The stamps, postmarked on a specific anniversary date, capture a moment in time forever, whilst the precious metal silver coin, ensure enduring intrinsic value within the cover.
Importantly, over the last 12 months, Silver Coin Covers have been some of the fastest selling issues in the UK coin and stamp market.
Click here to view our current selection of Limited Edition Silver Coin Covers.