Auction 019: our largest catalogue sells 99% of lots
1,225 lots and $549,092 realised, led by a 2000 Sydney Olympics gold coin collection, a Benchmark Collection 1922 Indian Obverse Penny and a rare 1566 Transylvanian gold ducat.
Coin Auction Results
Across 8 monthly auctions from January to August 2026, Copeland Roberts has sold 6,738 lots for $4.59 million, with 98.9% of lots finding a buyer.
We hold a numismatic auction every month from our Chippendale headquarters in Sydney, with live and online bidding open to collectors across Australia and overseas. In 2026 our catalogues have nearly doubled in size, and Auction 016 became our first sale to realise more than $1 million.
After each sale, our Managing Director Robbie Colborne reviews the results: what sold, what exceeded its estimate, and what it tells us about the Australian coin market.
Latest auction
Auction 019, 27 August 2026
Our largest catalogue to date. 1,215 of 1,225 lots sold for $549,092, led by a 2000 Sydney Olympics gold coin collection at $16,348.
Read the Auction 019 reportResults by auction
Every Copeland Roberts sale in 2026, newest first, with figures taken directly from our auction platform.
| Auction | Date | Lots offered | Lots sold | Clearance | Registrations | Bids placed | Hammer | Prices realised (inc. buyer's premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auction 019 | 27 Aug 2026 | 1,225 | 1,215 | 99.18% | 514 | 18,156 | $450,075 | $549,092 |
| Auction 018 | 27 Jul 2026 | 1,175 | 1,170 | 99.57% | 518 | 19,921 | $685,860 | $836,749 |
| Auction 017 | 24 Jun 2026 | 895 | 887 | 99.11% | 466 | 14,312 | $490,790 | $598,764 |
| Auction 016 | 18 May 2026 | 1,138 | 1,119 | 98.33% | 462 | 18,640 | $830,635 | $1,013,375 |
| Auction 015 | 15 Apr 2026 | 743 | 730 | 98.25% | 340 | 11,806 | $352,805 | $430,422 |
| Auction 014 | 18 Mar 2026 | 611 | 598 | 97.87% | 341 | 9,161 | $284,300 | $346,846 |
| Auction 013 | 16 Feb 2026 | 373 | 366 | 98.12% | 293 | 5,477 | $282,010 | $344,052 |
| Auction 012 | 15 Jan 2026 | 656 | 653 | 99.54% | 427 | 12,104 | $387,255 | $472,451 |
| Total | Jan to Aug 2026 | 6,816 | 6,738 | 98.86% | 109,577 | $3,763,730 | $4,591,751 |
Prices realised include the 22% buyer's premium. Hammer is the winning bid before the premium is added. Bids placed combines absentee and live bids. Auctions 012 to 017 are covered in detail in our Australian Coin Market Report H1 2026. Results for every individual lot are in our online auction archive.
Auction reports
The standout lots from each sale, and what they tell us about the market.
Auction 018: more than $836,000 realised
A record 518 bidder registrations, and a 1922 English obverse penny that sold for $5,124 against an estimate of $2,000 to $2,500.
Auction 017: the Jim Holmes Collection of Australian errors
Every lot in the Jim Holmes Collection sold, led by a 1981 20-cent coin struck on a Hong Kong $2 planchet that realised $13,664.
Market reports
Australian Coin Market Report H1 2026
Six auctions, 4,353 lots sold and more than $3.2 million realised, with analysis of gold, Australian pre-decimal coins, errors and banknotes.
How to read our results
- Prices realised
- The total the buyer paid: the hammer price plus our 22% buyer's premium. This is the figure quoted in our reports unless stated otherwise.
- Hammer price
- The winning bid when the lot closes, before the buyer's premium is added. Seller's commission is calculated on the hammer price.
- Clearance rate
- The share of lots offered that sold. A lot that does not reach its reserve is passed in.
- Estimates
- A guide to the likely selling range, not a ceiling. When several knowledgeable bidders want the same coin, it can sell well above estimate. Past results do not guarantee future prices.
Thinking of selling?
Consignments are open for our next monthly auction. We welcome important individual coins, established collections, inherited holdings and complete numismatic estates. Every lot is researched, professionally photographed and offered to the same bidders you see in these results.
Selling a family collection? Read our guide to inherited coin collections and deceased estates.
- Commission only if it sells No listing, photography or marketing fees.
- At auction in 4 to 8 weeks Our monthly sales mean you are never waiting long for the next one.
- Paid within 30 days With a full settlement statement for every lot.
Frequently asked questions
Do your prices realised include buyer's premium?
Yes. Unless stated otherwise, prices realised on this page and in our reports include the 22% buyer's premium. The hammer price is the winning bid before the premium is added.
How often does Copeland Roberts hold auctions?
Every month. Each sale combines Australian pre-decimal and decimal coins, sovereigns, gold and silver, banknotes, and world and ancient coins, with live and online bidding.
Where can I see the result for a particular coin?
Results for every individual lot, from every sale, are in our online auction archive at bid.copelandroberts.com.
What does it cost to sell at auction?
Our standard seller's commission is 10% of the hammer price plus GST, charged only if your lot sells. There are no listing, photography or marketing fees. Significant collections and estates may qualify for reduced terms.
Is there a minimum value to consign?
Each lot should be expected to realise at least $250 at auction. Lower-value coins can often be grouped together into a combined lot.
How soon are consignors paid?
Within 30 days of the auction, once buyers have settled, with a full settlement statement showing the hammer price, commission and net amount for each lot.