Titanic Shilling Steals the Spotlight on Antiques Roadshow

10/21 @ 1:56pm by Morten Nielsen

An Antiques Roadshow guest was overjoyed after discovering the remarkable value of a shilling linked to the Titanic

During a recent episode filmed in Swansea, she shared the poignant tale of her great uncle, Reginald Hale, who perished in the 1912 disaster

The shilling, recovered along with his other belongings, has a fascinating history

An expert confirmed the shilling’s authenticity, revealing that it could fetch between £10,000 and £15,000 at auction

It’s a staggering amount for such a seemingly small item, and certainly a conversation starter for the next family gathering!