Welcome to our upcoming auction – a truly exceptional event showcasing a rich and diverse selection of coins and medals from across the ages. The ancient coin section features high-grade Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Celtic pieces, including a signed Syracuse tetradrachm, a portrait coin of Alexander the Great, and rare antoniniani from the Gallienus Legionary Series. We are delighted to offer coins from the "Collection of a Gentleman," spanning ancient to early British issues, with highlights such as a noble of Edward III, an Athelstan penny with Norweb provenance, and an Edward IV Ryal graded MS62. Our British milled section includes treasures like the rare 1684 five guineas with elephant mark and a 1911 Proof five pounds graded PF63. The copper and pattern coins feature top-graded Victorian pieces, including an 1853 Proof Penny (PF66), alongside a strong Scottish section. Our world coin offering opens with the rare 1855 Sydney Half Sovereign, followed by a Chinese Hsuan Tung 50 Cent Pattern, superb German Talers, and a standout Tabora 15 Rupien gold coin. A remarkable group of East India Company Mohurs, Japanese Meiji-era gold Yen, and a Nicholas I Russian Rouble commemorating Borodino also feature. From the United States, we present an extremely rare $2.50 gold coin from the Charlotte Mint (AU58) and the sought-after 1877 Indian Head Cent. Our Islamic section includes unique Arab-Sasanian Drachms and beautifully preserved Umayyad and Abbasid Dinars. Finally, we are proud to present two fascinating medal collections – one focused on the English Civil War and another on 17th–18th century naval history – capped by gold coronation medals of William & Mary, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria. We invite you to explore this exceptional sale.
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s auctions have showcased exceptional Islamic coins, attracting collectors worldwide. A recent highlight was Auction 118, where a previously unknown gold presentation 1½ Mohur from Bhopal (lot 494) sold for an astonishing £39,000, far exceeding its estimate. Issued under Shah Jahan Begam (Queen Victoria as Empress), this rare piece featured the Islamic Kalima on both sides. Other highlights include a Umayyad gold Dinar (AH 132) fetching £5,000 and a rare Sulayman silver Dirham at £3,800. These remarkable sales reflect the growing demand for rare Islamic coins—consign now for our upcoming Summer 2025 auction, email auctions@sgbaldwins.com or visit us at 399 Strand, London.
