Back in May, Spink were pleased to hold a special e-auction to mark the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Often beautiful, neglected, and intricate, British Celtic coins provide a glimpse into a sophisticated society that much of history has previously dismissed.

For a collection with as much historical significance as this one to include some true treasures like these, it is enough to wonder
how often such a trove of banknotes is discovered – for German East African notes, perhaps just once this century?