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Learn more about the 1714 Farthing, a rare coin issued in the year of Queen Anne's death, a coin which many consider to be a pattern...

Learn more about the Charles II Shilling series, a notoriously difficult to collect series. Find out what to look for when collecting the series and acquire an example.

Learn more about the history of the design of George IV Halfcrowns and look at an 1826 breathtaking Proof.

Learn more about George II Sixpences, including what provenance marks to look for at what condition to aim for when trying to assemble a collection.

Find out what to look for before acquiring a James II crown and what to expect when assembling a set either by date or by type.

Learn more about Charles I Tower Mint Crowns, including what to look for when acquiring an example and what condition to aim for.

Learn more about William & Mary Halfcrowns, including scarce dates, and what variations to look for. Acquire an example on our website!

Learn more about Edward II Pennies, including what grades you should aim for, and how they should look like. Discover the history of the coinage and acquire an example!

Shove Halfpenny or shove ha'penny is a pub game in the shuffleboard family, that used to be very popular in the UK. Two players or teams compete against one another using coins on a tabletop board.

With a recent show coming up centered around the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, which will depict this disaster from a new angle, Josh thought it might be a good idea to offer you an ancient coin minted around this time from each Emperor involved in the battle that later became known as the Varian Disaster. But be advised that this post might contain spoilers for those of you watching the show (if the show is based on actual history). And also that by the time you read this, the coins might already be gone...