Davyo Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) I have found this coin collection in the loft last night(bought house off wife's parents in 1990).Sues dad used to collect coins and I used to let him stick stuff up in the loft.Any how he passed away years ago.I was up in the loft last night having a sort about when I came over two large suitcase.This is just the contents of one.I have no idea of their value or where to start.One of the boxes looks like it has some gold sovereign in.The only coin I've checked the value of is a 1996 silver proof £2 Coin @ £64.Is there anywhere that I could just take them for valuation? Edited July 7, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fse10 Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Google coin dealers in you area or get a copy of a Spinks coin books which give values of most coins . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 (edited) Google coin dealers in you area or get a copy of a Spinks coin books which give values of most coins .Cheers Google came up with Corrbets in Newcastle,free valuations.Phoned them up so going inowhere tomorrow with the lot and there is books of stamps I've came across this morning.They said they can value them too. Edited July 7, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 Careful with Corbetts. Get at least two other valuations. You'd be better off using coin collector magazines or reference books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 I've got a current copy of spinks, PM me what you want values of if you like but they're only guide lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 There were a lot of 'commemorative' coins and stamps issued to collectors - and they were quite expensive. I had a family member who bought them. Unfortunately, they have a quite limited resale value as they were made in considerable numbers. The exception was always gold coins, which have a decent base value from the weight of gold. Good luck as the values I had (quite a few years ago now) were very disappointing and I held onto them in the end. Perhaps in 100 years they may gain some value ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 have a search on ebay to see what they are selling at,soverigns are about £280 each depending on year some are scarcer than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddler Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 There were a lot of 'commemorative' coins and stamps issued to collectors - and they were quite expensive. I had a family member who bought them. Unfortunately, they have a quite limited resale value as they were made in considerable numbers. The exception was always gold coins, which have a decent base value from the weight of gold. Good luck as the values I had (quite a few years ago now) were very disappointing and I held onto them in the end. Perhaps in 100 years they may gain some value ...... Not just gold ones I've got a solid platinum coin, in with a boxed set of 5 others. Not found a value for it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Id be wary of them offering you a fee for the lot, might be a couple Of rare ones in amongst them, certainly looks like an interesting find, the sort of thing the somehow find on cash in the attic or the like 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 hello. the top right hand box in the right hand photo look like loose coins, some look roman like mine, how did you get on davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) hello. the top right hand box in the right hand photo look like loose coins, some look roman like mine, how did you get on davyoThey offered to buy the lot 2 cases of coins and 3 A4 binders full of stamps.Joint value was £11475 they offered £7000.Ben (12yrs old wants to sell) but my eldest Josh (18yrs) is away till Friday.I brought the lot home with the offer still open.Edit keyed wrong didget buy price. Edited July 9, 2017 by Davyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 (edited) Sounds like a good offer for two cases you found in the loft, my misses is yelling sell 😆 I started my msg @9k but got side tracked Edited July 9, 2017 by Mice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If they offered that, then they are worth a lot more because they will flog them at a tidy profit from there. It all depends if you want the hassle of selling them yourself individually. You now know what they're worth so if you're happy with the offer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Hi You found them just enjoy the collection Maybe even add to it These collections are spare money saved for a rainy day There is a nice display and focal point for a room or a studio However If it's raining and you need the money consider a auction house (specialist sale) Best to remember everyone has to make a living and turn a profit Anyway good find I found a tin of old pennies 😂😂😂 All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 They offered to buy the lot 2 cases of coins and 3 A4 binders full of stamps.Joint value was £11475 they offered £7000.Ben (12yrs old wants to sell) but my eldest Josh (18yrs) is away till Friday.I brought the lot home with the offer still open. Edit keyed wrong didget buy price. hello Davyo, ok tonker maybe right, but if it were me i would get a 2nd opinion, try FRANK AND SON of Newcastle, ) as seems a very precise amount on value, so they are looking at £4,000 profit maybe more, second opinion davyo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumber Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Personally if I was wanting to sell something like this I'd go through a specialist auction. They'll be properly detailed with the relevant information to each item. They'll also be reaching a far wider and specific market. A good auctioneer will squeeze out every last penny he can, makes good business for you and himself. Better to pay a sellers fee and know the markets value for something at the fall of the hammer than just a price for a job lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 If you do not need the money I would just stick them in the safe and let the price of gold and silver go up as it will if you sell them the money will end up being spent my thoughts for what they are worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 hello Davyo, ok tonker maybe right, but if it were me i would get a 2nd opinion, try FRANK AND SON of Newcastle, ) as seems a very precise amount on value, so they are looking at £4,000 profit maybe more, second opinion davyo ? Will give them a Google,are they located in the City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 9, 2017 Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 Will give them a Google,are they located in the City? hello, not sure but can phone 0191 4138749 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted July 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2017 hello, not sure but can phone 0191 4138749Found them Ryton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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