Sell with usSell silver coins: British pre-1947 silver, Britannias, crowns and proofs
Sell silver coins, from a single crown to a bag of pre-1947 change, with an instant offer on this page for standard coins. Scarce dates and proofs are valued from photographs within one working day. We collect free by insured FedEx from anywhere in the UK, or you can post by Royal Mail Special Delivery with the postage refunded.
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Sell silver bullion and coins: what we buy
We buy British silver coins struck before 1920, which are sterling silver, and those dated 1920 to 1946, which are 500 silver: threepences, sixpences, shillings, florins, half crowns and crowns. We also buy silver Britannias, Royal Mint silver proof coins and proof sets, Maundy money, Maria Theresa thalers and silver coins from the United States, Europe and the Commonwealth. Single coins, cased sets, albums and bags of mixed pre-decimal silver are all welcome, sorted or unsorted.
How British silver coins are dated and sorted
The date on the coin tells you what it is made of. British circulating silver dated 1919 or earlier is 925 silver. Coins dated 1920 to 1946 are 500 silver. From 1947 sixpences, shillings, florins and half crowns were struck in cupro-nickel and contain no silver, so a 1947 or later shilling or half crown is not a silver coin. The twelve-sided brass threepence, struck from 1937, is not silver either. Sorting a bag into these three groups by date before you photograph it is the most useful thing you can do, though we sort mixed lots ourselves on arrival.
Rare dates, proofs and common coins
Common circulated coins are assessed by their silver content: we sort them by date, weigh each group and test where a coin is worn smooth. Rare dates, scarce mint marks, proof strikes and coins in high grade are assessed individually as collectors' pieces, on date, type and condition. Do not clean or polish any coin, because cleaning marks the surface and cannot be undone. Proof coins should stay in their capsules and cases, with the certificates. Every offer is subject to inspection.
What we buy
- Pre-1920 British silver coins (925)
- 1920 to 1946 British silver coins (500)
- Silver Britannias
- Victorian and later silver crowns
- Royal Mint silver proof coins and sets
- Maria Theresa thalers
- Maundy money and cased sets
- Bags of mixed pre-decimal silver
Photographs that help
- The whole lot laid out on a plain background, in daylight.
- Both sides of any crown, proof or coin you think is scarce, with the date readable.
- Proof sets open in their cases, with the certificates beside them.
- For bags of mixed silver, the coins grouped by date if you have sorted them.
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Questions about selling silver coins
How do I know if my British coins are silver?
Check the date. Threepences, sixpences, shillings, florins, half crowns and crowns dated 1919 or earlier are 925 silver. Those dated 1920 to 1946 are 500 silver. The same coins dated 1947 or later are cupro-nickel and contain no silver, with the exception of Maundy money and Royal Mint silver proof issues.
How does the instant offer on this page work?
Choose the type of coin and enter the quantity or weight, and the tool shows an offer for standard silver coins straight away. Proofs and scarce dates are valued from photographs instead. Coins travel by free insured FedEx collection, or by Royal Mail Special Delivery with the postage refunded, in a parcel insured to £10,000. The offer is confirmed after inspection and paid by bank transfer the same day once you accept.
Do you assess rare coins separately?
Yes. Rare dates, proofs and coins in high grade are assessed one by one as collectors' coins, and common circulated coins are assessed by silver content. If you are not sure which you have, send photographs of both sides and we reply within one working day.
Should I clean my silver coins before sending them?
No. Leave every coin exactly as it is. Toning is natural on old silver, and polish, dip or a cloth leaves fine marks that a collector sees at once. Keep proof coins sealed in their capsules and send any boxes and certificates with them.
Do I need to sort or count a large bag of coins?
No. We buy bags, tins and albums of mixed pre-decimal coins as they are, and we sort, count and weigh them on arrival. Cupro-nickel coins dated 1947 or later are separated out at that stage, and the offer covers the silver coins.
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