UPDATE: An unexpected revelation just aired on Antiques Roadshow, as a guest discovered that his late father’s gold coin collection is valued between £5,000 and £5,500. The stunning appraisal took place at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea, where expert John Foster examined an impressive set of coins.
The emotional moment unfolded when the guest, who brought a red box containing the collection, learned from Foster that the coins were produced by the Royal Mint, specifically for Edward VII’s 1902 coronation. Foster stated, “What’s lovely about this is one, the condition’s very good. And two, you’ve got the full set.”
The guest revealed he discovered the coins after his father’s passing. “He had this black box and I asked him a few times, ‘What’s in it Dad?'” he shared, noting his father never revealed the contents. After finding the key and opening the box, he was surprised to find both war medals and the coin collection, stating, “He was never a collector.”
Foster emphasized the growing value of such coins, remarking that gold has proven to be a strong investment over the years. “People are still collecting these, one, because they’re beautiful objects and they’re only, in my view, going to go up as long as they’re in this condition,” he added.
As the valuation was announced, the guest’s reaction was priceless, gasping, “Goodness me! I didn’t think they’d be that much.” However, he affirmed his decision to keep the coins, saying, “I’ll pass them on to my niece when my days are gone.”
Foster agreed, saying, “I couldn’t agree with you more because I wouldn’t be selling this. Lovely to see and thank you for bringing them in.”
This episode of Antiques Roadshow, which airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer, highlights not just the financial worth of heirlooms, but the deep emotional connections they carry.
As viewers continue to tune in, this surprising appraisal is sure to spark discussions about the hidden treasures that may lie within their own family legacies. Don’t miss the latest developments on Antiques Roadshow as it reveals more astonishing valuations and stories.
