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DNW appoints Antiquarian Nigel Mills

Posted on May 29, 2019 by World Coin News Staff

In May the London auction house of Dix Noonan Webb announce the appointment of antiquities expert Nigel Mills. He will be working alongside the company’s coin and jewelery departments particularly in the fields of artifacts, ancient and hammered British coins, … Continue reading →

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Halfcrowns strong in DNW auction

Posted on January 28, 2019 by World Coin News Staff

Five special collections constituted the bulk of the catalog for Dix Noonan Webb’s last 2018 sale of British coins. Among these, one was pre-eminent – “The ‘Welsh Marches’ Collection.” This consisted largely of English hammered silver from Aethelred II to … Continue reading →

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Hot British coins pace DNW sale

Posted on December 18, 2018 by World Coin News Staff

British coins are hot. And it is not just the rare gold and proof sets that are setting the pace. These days, quality and history are proving equally important in determining price. All these factors were at play in Dix, … Continue reading →

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Modern coins popular in Britain

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Richard Giedroyc

Can you imagine purchasing a coin from a dealer, then having the dealer contact you to see if you would be willing to sell it back to him for a lot more money soon afterward? Hattons of London is actually … Continue reading →

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