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In 1937 the new King, George VI, was crowned. It was the first and last silver Proof Set to be issued for this monarch. World War II came in and there were just other uses for the metals rather than Proof Sets. But what a Proof Set this Coronation set is. You start off with the 4-piece Maundy Set, then you add a Silver Proof Crown, Silver Proof Halfcrown, Silver Proof Florin, the first-ever Silver Proof English Shilling, the first-ever Silver Proof Scottish Shilling, a Silver Proof Sixpence plus a Silver Proof threepence. Then you add a Brass Threepence, the first year of issue of this coin and in Proof, plus the Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing the first year of the Wren Farthing. Overall, you have 15 different coins in this Coronation Proof Set including three, yes three, Threepences. The set comes in the red leather case of issue, today they use leather look material, but in 1937 they used real leather. All the silver coins are in brilliant Proof condition. We have just found three of these sets while going through some purchases we've made in the past... These sets are in strong demand at the moment, don't miss out…
King John was the youngest son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, he was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He is remembered for disastrous and expensive wars with France and his greedy and tyrannical reign which resulted in a rebellion by the church leaders and barons of the day who resented the ever-increasing taxes to fund these wars. In June 1215, the barons and church leaders marched on London in an attempt to force the King to agree to their demands. The King tried to gather support but almost all of his followers deserted him and he was forced to meet with the leaders at Runnymede, a meadow on the south bank of the River Thames, near Windsor, where he reluctantly affixed his seal to the Magna Carta, which means “Great Charter” in Latin. Amongst other things, the document limited the King’s power and forced him to follow the law and not just rule as he wished. As significant as it was to the people of the day, it has proved to be even more important to subsequent generations and has become the foundation for many of the civil rights and liberties that we enjoy today, and which are now part of English law.
A brand new catalogue of Guernsey notes has just been issued so what better time to offer a selection of Uncirculated Guernsey notes to our collectors!. On offer this issue are examples of the £5, £10 and £20 (P56-57) A mature facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is to the right on the fronts alongside a vignette of important buildings to be found on the island- The Town Church in St Peter Port, Elizabeth College and St James Concert Hall .Incredibly, the first time Her Majesty’s portrait appeared on Guernsey notes was only in 1996 On the backs, more important buildings are featured- the Hanois Lighthouse and Fort Grey, St Sampson’s Church, Les Niaux Watermill and Le Trepied Dolmen. All in all, a wonderful selection to add to your collection of Guernsey or even to start one!
Constantine II was the eldest son of Constantine the Great, he was Roman Emperor from 337 until his death in 340 AD. After his father’s death, the empire was divided among Constantine II and his brothers, Constantius II and Constans. Constantine II ruled over Gaul, Britannia, and Hispania. His reign was marked by tensions with his brothers, culminating in a failed attempt to assert dominance over Constans’ territories. In 340 AD, Constantine II invaded Italy but was ambushed and killed near Aquileia. His rule was relatively short and tumultuous, overshadowed by the internal strife that characterised the early years of the post-Constantinian empire. Here we are offering his Follis in mint state, a grade which a very difficult grade to find when it comes to 4th century coinage. You can see every bit of detail on these beautiful coins.
The ryō was a gold currency unit in Japan for some 300 years until the reforms of the Emperor Meiji brought in the yen in 1871. Most of these small coins or bars were minted by local magnates, but were exchangeable from region to region. We now have in stock a small number of these 2 shu “Tenpo Nishukin” which were issued between 1832 and 1858, mainly during the reign of Emperor Ninko. They are .298 gold and on the obverse we can see the paulownia emblem representing the Imperial Family of Japan above the denomination.
In the last few years, the Lebanese economy has collapsed and along with it the currency. In December 2020, before its current troubles, Lebanon issued a brand new 100,000 livres note to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the foundation of Lebanon (P99). It was printed on polymer in Poland and was the first note in the world to use the Cinema and Vivid security feature. This produces a 3D effect in the archway to the entrance of the Saint Jean de Tbeil Church which appears to the left on the front of the note. The Clock Tower in Nejmeh Square in Beirut is at the centre. On the back, we find the natural arches of Pigeon Rock viewed from the Rauche Corniche in Beirut and a Phoenician boat alongside French text.
The Penny Black was the world’s first adhesive postage stamp. It was first issued in the United Kingdom on 1 May 1840 but was not valid for use until 6 May. The simple, yet elegant, design features a youthful profile of Queen Victoria, who was only 21 at the time of issue and she had only been on the throne for three years. The stamps were printed in sheets of 240 stamps but were imperforate so had to be cut by hand individually with scissors so some stamps come with tightly trimmed margins and some come with wider margins which are more desirable. The stamps were franked with either a black, or red, Maltese Cross to show that they had been used. This we can offer them in four margins showing. With each Penny Black stamp you will also receive a commemorative cover issued in 1980 to mark the 140th anniversary of the Penny Black, together with a souvenir sheet of 20 Isle of Man 1p stamps issued in 2015 to mark the 175th anniversary.
The Kennedy Half Dollar was first issued in 1964, the year after President Kennedy was assassinated. They have continued to strike them right up to today, but to be honest, they haven’t circulated for years. But the United States Mint has made special Proof coins for most years, it is just that you don’t see them offered for sale. Our normal price on these coins is from £8.95-£14.95. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED
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Perikles was the last known independent dynast of Lycia who ruled from 375-362 BC. He is mostly known from his coinage and inscriptions found in the region. Lycia is located in what is modern day Antalya, Turkey, where a monumental tomb was built in his honour and decorated with friezes showing Pericles going to war. Several of these friezes are preserved in the Antalya Archaeological Museum. We have a small number of these silver 1/3 Staters from his reign showing a lion's scalp on the obverse and a triskeles on the reverse with his name in Lycian script. Offered in two grades to suit your budget but very limited availability.
The silver threepence of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), first minted at the Tower mint in 1561, was part of her broader eff ort to reform England’s currency and stabilise the economy following the monetary debasements of her father – Henry VIII. The threepence was commonly used in everyday transactions during the 16th century. The threepence features the bust of Elizabeth I on the obverse, with the inscription and a long cross over a shield bearing the royal arms on the reverse. They also have the Tudor rose behind the Queen’s bust to make so that they wouldn’t be mistaken for the Groat or Halfgroat. These coins are highly collectible due to their association with Elizabeth I’s reign, a period of significant cultural, political, and economic development. They were amongst the fi rst British coins to feature dates and therefore, like the sixpences are popular with collectors. They typically come in VG and F grades, have a portrait of the Queen and are at least 442 years old. This denomination was last offered as a feature over six years ago, so make the most of the opportunity.
William III and Mary II were England’s first and only joint sovereigns, with Mary sharing equal status and power. William and Mary came to the throne after the "Glorious Revolution" of 1688 when Mary’s father, James II, was deposed for trying to enforce Catholic tolerance in England. The King and Queen ruled jointly from 1689 until Mary’s death aged 32 in 1694. William and Mary were, in fact cousins, sharing King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria as grandparents. We have on off er the ever-popular, and getting harder to find 1694 halfpennies. They’re a one-year type and were struck in Copper at the Tower, just before they moved to the new mint on Tower Hill. This was also to be the final year of their brief joint-reign. These 330 year old halfpennies were very well circulated as they were used for everyday trades for many decades, so they are usually very worn. We have these 330 year old copper halfpennies in several grades to suit your budget.
A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specific dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine, but 1903, 1904 and 1905 are not available on this occasion as they are rare dates – keep your eyes out in future Rare lists or Collectors Corners for them.
This is a beautiful and striking medallion issued to remember those who fought at the Omaha landing and didn’t make it. The obverse has a soldier saluting with a smaller soldier in the background advancing. The red, white and blue American flag is in full colour. The reverse shows a cross in the American Cemetery with the following ‘Here rests in honored glory a comrade in arms known but to God’. All inset on a full colour American flag. It has been gold coloured and the juxtaposition of the colours with the gold colour is most striking. A beautiful piece to own or give as a gift. Complete with a clear plastic capsule to protect it.
The 2003 Brilliant Uncirculated Mint Set of coins is one of the elusive sets in the series, we haven’t offered this set for over 12 years but we have just about built up enough stock to be able to offer them again. The set consists of 10 coins with the regular currency 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 plus the 50p Suffragettes commemorative and the £2 DNA Double Helix commemorative. The coins come in the offi cial Royal Mint presentation folder and, of course, as you know, these coins are really better than uncirculated and are more like specimens because they didn’t go into the enormous hoppers and get sent off to banks in sacks like the regular circulation coins so these really are as good as you can get.
The 1950 penny was issued during the reign of King George VI, this bronze penny showcases a design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of the king with the inscription. On the reverse, the iconic image of Britannia, seated and holding a trident and shield, symbolising Britain’s naval power and strength. The 1950 penny was shipped to the Caribbean, along with other denominations of British coins. During the mid-20th century, British currency was widely used in many Caribbean territories, reflecting the colonial ties between Britain and the region. Coins such as the 1950 penny would have circulated in places like Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados, where they were used in everyday transactions. The shipping of coins to these territories was a common practice to ensure a stable supply of currency for trade and commerce. This is a Rare date and supplies are limited in this high grade.
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Audrey Hepburn medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Diana with Tiara Medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the American Independence /Flag medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Bruce Lee medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Marilyn Monroe seated medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the US Navy Helicopter Vietnam Veteran Medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Queen elizabeth in blue sash medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Pele medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Biden fists up medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Tom Brady in helmet medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Lion/QE2 medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
We had some water damage in one of our warehouses, some of our medallion cases got ruined, but the medals were not touched as they were in protective capsules. So we have thrown the cases away and listed the Prince Philip with head shot Medal at just £3.95 each. Each medal is full crownsized. Our loss is your gain, fantastic value at just £3.95 each, supplies are limited!
A few months ago, we offered these impressive halfcrowns from Edward VII’s short reign in well-circulated VG to Fine grade. After many requests for specifi c dates, we’re going to offer them for you, our collectors, by date. Not only that, but they are also slightly better grade at Good Fine.