Inherited Coin Collections and Deceased Estates

No. Tell us what you know and provide clear photographs where possible. Our team can help identify the material and determine the most appropriate next step without any obligation on your part.

Yes. We assist clients throughout Australia. An initial assessment can be completed from photographs emailed to us. Where an in-person inspection is warranted, we will discuss the most practical arrangement depending on the location and likely value of the material.

The timeline depends on the size and complexity of the collection and the scheduling of our upcoming auctions. Smaller, straightforward consignments can sometimes be placed in the next available sale within a few weeks. Larger or more complex estates may require additional time for cataloguing and promotion. We will give you a realistic timetable at the outset.

Lower-value or common material may be combined into group lots or may not be commercially suitable for auction at all. We will explain clearly which items we recommend offering individually, which may be grouped and what options exist for any remaining material. You are never obligated to accept our recommendation.

Individual auction lots are generally expected to realise at least $250 each. There is no strict minimum size for a collection overall — we have helped estates with a single significant coin and estates containing thousands of pieces. We will give you an honest assessment of whether auction is the right channel for your specific material.

Our standard seller's commission is 10% of the hammer price plus GST. Significant estates and collections with strong average lot values frequently receive substantially reduced terms. Some consignments are accepted at 0% seller's commission. All terms are confirmed in writing before consignment.

We may request identification, evidence of your authority to act for the estate (such as a grant of probate or letters of administration), title information and other relevant documentation before accepting estate property. Our team will guide you through what is required for your situation. We recommend contacting us before arranging delivery or transferring custody of any material.

We can arrange secure, insured transport in many circumstances, particularly for larger or more valuable collections. For smaller consignments, registered post or a trusted courier may be suitable. We will discuss the most practical and secure arrangement based on where the collection is located and its estimated value.

Unsold lots can be offered in a subsequent sale, offered for private sale, returned to you or discussed further. The options will depend on why the item did not sell and what your preferred outcome is. We will contact you after the auction to discuss unsold material.

Yes. We treat all client communications, estate details and collection information confidentially. Lots are catalogued and sold under a consignor number, not by name. If you have particular confidentiality requirements, please raise them with us at the outset and we will accommodate them where possible.

We understand that estate situations often involve multiple parties with different expectations. A transparent public auction process — where results are documented and funds distributed by the estate — can be a practical way to demonstrate that the collection was sold fairly and at market value. We can provide written assessments and information to help facilitate discussions between beneficiaries.