With their distinctive flattened edges and often slightly misshapen circumference, hammered coins are often easier to identify than they are to find.

First produced around 600AD, British hammered coins remained in production until 1662 when the manufacturing process switched to milling because it offered improved levels of quality and security.

Today, most of the unique and rare hammered coins which capture the national headlines have been discovered by dedicated numismatic collectors or unearthed by avid metal detectorists.

If you reside in the UK and want to sell hammered coins you’ve inherited or acquired, Warwick & Warwick can provide free advice about how to achieve the best possible realisation.

Established in 1958, our experts specialise in staging hammered coin auctions that regularly attract buyers and private collectors from around the world.

We are also distinguished members of the British Numismatic Trade Association and proud to be a leading UK provider of hammered coin valuations.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling hammered coins, enlist our help and benefit from impartial advice on this extraordinary area of numismatic collecting.

Don’t miss out – get in touch or click to see the latest hammered coins for sale in our auctions now!

The different types of hammered coins for sale

Most hammered coins were made by placing a blank piece of metal, gold or silver (known as a planchet or flan) between two dies. The bottom die (anvil) was usually sunk into a sturdy surface like a log so that the upper die could be struck with a hammer to produce the required image on both sides.

This method was largely unaltered for centuries. Archaeological evidence suggests that ancient coin producers could make up to 47,000 coins from one individual die.

British hammered coinage encompasses a rich period of history – stretching more than a thousand years from Celtic times right through to era of the Stuarts.

At Warwick & Warwick, we often have many different types of hammered coins for sale – including:

• Hammered copper coins
• Hammered silver coins
• Hammered gold coins
• Hammered Scottish coins  
• Hammered English coins    
• Irish hammered coins         
• Commonwealth hammered coins           
• Hammered ancient coins
• Hammered coin collections

No matter what type of hammered coin captures your imagination, we can provide expert assistance to all UK residents – get in touch or call 01926 499031 for an informal discussion.

When do our coin auctions take place?

From our headquarters in Warwick, we organise and stage regular hammered coin auctions throughout the year.

We are well known in the numismatic community for offering hammered coins for sale by public auction and negotiating private treaty transactions.

The dates of our upcoming coin auctions are:

• 11th December 2024
• 19th February 2025
• 16th April 2025

Our public hammered coin auctions start at 10am.

If you want to buy hammered coins or inspect an item for sale, the online catalogue is usually available 3 weeks before the sale date.

Click to view our online coin auction catalogue now – and place a bid today!

Where do our coin auctions take place?

Hammered coin auctions organised by Warwick & Warwick always take place at our Warwick offices. There is no facility for room bidders during the sale but we do encourage live bidding on the day via Easy Live Auction.

Simply click on the Easy Live Auction button at the bottom of the page to find us.

You can also find us via easyliveauction.com. Simply click on the ‘Auctioneers’ tab and search for Warwick & Warwick.

Please note that Easy Live Auction charge for this service.

Free registration with Easy Live Auction will attract a 3% charge on the hammer price. The £3 flat fee will not!

Bids are also accepted via our online catalogue and by post. There are limited telephones available so please do give Easy Live Auction a go!

 

Viewing times for our coin auctions

Coin dealers and members of the public who prefer to make a first-hand inspection before they buy hammered coins can view items at Chalon House in Warwick.

Our viewing times are:

• 9am – 4.30pm on the Friday, Monday and Tuesday prior to the sale.

Please note there will be no viewing facility outside these periods.

If you want to buy unique or rare hammered coins in one of our auctions commission bids can be placed in advance of the sale. To place a bid, you can use our Online Catalogue or do so by telephone, post or email. Alternatively, why not bid live from the comfort of your own home or office. Simply click on the Easy Live Auction button at the bottom of this page to find us.

Requests for further images can be sent to scans@warwickandwarwick.com

When do I receive my hammered coins?

Invoices are emailed to you the day after the sale. Please provide payment via online Faster Payments or cheque. Card payments are accepted for invoices under £500. We aim to despatch goods within several days of receiving your payment (7 days for payment by cheque). Lots may be collected from the Friday after the sale, strictly by appointment. Please call 01926 499031. Payment should be made in advance.

Buy and sell hammered coins with confidence

Warwick & Warwick is proud of its proven track record for successfully buying and selling hammered coins – from Britain, the Commonwealth and around the globe.

Our world-class team of numismatic experts is led by senior valuer and coin specialist Richard Beale, who works closely in partnership with Jill Smith, Jack Colchester, Jessica Lowe, Daniel Smith and Zak Cleary and together they boast more than 50 years’ experience.

If you want to sell hammered coins, we can provide a free valuation and advice about the best way to sell your hammered coin collection or individual item.

If you’re looking for a rare hammered coin for sale or specific item, our experts will gladly offer all the assistance you need.

Richard is known by collectors and hammered coin dealers throughout the UK and around the world. Jill, Jack, Jessica, Daniel and Zak are also regularly in touch with industry connections and hammered coin buyers.

Buy and sell hammered coins in complete confidence, get our experts on your side and discover everything you need to know!

Email info@warwickandwarwick.com or call 01926 499031 now.

To view auction reports of previous sales please click here.