Stack’s Bowers Galleries has been selected by The Royal Mint of The United Kingdom to sell a special selection of First Strike gold and silver bullion coinage in a dedicated series of auctions taking place on Monday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 1. Presented are the first coins struck of the 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold and Silver bullion coins, the 2023 Coronation Britannia 1oz Gold and Silver bullion coins, the 2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Gold, 1/4oz Gold, and 1oz Silver bullion coins, as well as the 2024 Lion and Eagle 1oz Gold and Silver bullion coins. These are significant for being among the first coins produced in the name of King Charles III and they represent some of the most innovative designs to emerge from The Royal Mint in modern times. They serve as tangible and captivating treasures marking this new chapter of British and world numismatics.
Bidders in these sales will have the exclusive opportunity to acquire one or several of these historic First Strike coins which have otherwise been unavailable to collectors. Struck with care and precision under the guidance of the King’s Assay Master Daniel Thomas and Royal Mint CEO Anne Jessopp, they represent the most desirable examples from these inspiring series.
Every coin will be presented individually and represents a trophy for future generations of collectors. Each is also graded and encapsulated by leading grading service Numismatic Guaranty Company (“NGC”) with custom labels to recognize their historic significance. Coins of the highest significance feature labels with signatures from the King’s Assay Master Daniel Thomas and Royal Mint CEO Anne Jessopp.
In recognition of this historic offering, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is also waiving the Buyer’s Premium on these First Strike coins, meaning that the highest bid on each lot (the hammer price) will be the final amount paid by the winning bidder, excluding any applicable sales tax and shipping fees.
This event marks another historic milestone for numismatics, borne of a partnership between America’s most prestigious and accomplished numismatic auctioneer and the United Kingdom’s oldest continually operating company and the second oldest mint in the world. For questions about these historic First Strike bullion coins or to register for bidding, contact Stack’s Bowers Galleries at Info@StacksBowers.com or 800.566.2580.
About Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries conducts live, internet and specialized auctions of rare U.S. and world coins and currency and ancient coins, as well as direct sales through retail and wholesale channels. The company’s 90+ year legacy includes the cataloging and sale of many of the most valuable United States coin and currency collections to ever cross an auction block — The D. Brent Pogue Collection, The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, The Joel R. Anderson Collection, The Norweb Collection, The Cardinal Collection, The Sydney F. Martin Collection and The Battle Born Collection — to name just a few.
World coin and currency collections include The Pinnacle Collection, The Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection of World Gold Coins, The Kroisos Collection, The Alicia and Sidney Belzberg Collection, The Salton Collection, The Wa She Wong Collection, the Augustana Collection of gold rarities from across western Europe, the Richard Margolis Collection of world coins and medals and The Thos. H. Law Collection. Recently the firm was awarded the privilege of bringing the most valuable world coin collection to auction – the L. E. Bruun Collection.
The company is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, with galleries in New York, Boston and Philadelphia. Offices are also located in New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Sacramento, South Carolina, Virginia, Copenhagen, Hong Kong, Paris and Vancouver. Stack’s Bowers Galleries hosts an annual Global Showcase in August featuring United States coins and currency, Ancient coins and World coins and currency in its Costa Mesa auction gallery. They are also the Official Auctioneer for several important numismatic events, including the New York International Numismatic Convention, the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring, Summer and Winter Expos, the Spring and Fall Hong Kong shows, and the Maastricht Paper Money shows.
