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Coincraft – Britain's Coin Shop
Coin Dealers based in London, UK
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Coincraft is a family-run business established in 1955. We have one of the oldest coin shops in the UK and we are the only coin specialist company still owned by the family who started the business. Visit our knowledgeable team of coin and banknote experts by the British Museum!
As one of the oldest Numismatic Dealers in the UK, we possess a large stock quantity of banknotes and old coins for sale (some not so old). You can find our items in our shop, website, and in our FREE publication, the Phoenix.
We are one of the most reputable Coin Dealers in the UK, as well as one of the largest dealers in London and in the UK. As such, we are constantly buying coins. Please visit our shop if you wish to sell coins.
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Elizabeth II, 50 Pence (EEC Ring of Hands) 1973 Proof
There has been all this noise about the Brexit coin released recently by the Royal Mint. We are now going to offer you the first Real Brexit Coin. Namely the old large sized 50 Pence that was issued in 1973, some 47 years ago when we joined the European Union. You cannot leave unless you are already a member! This coin is the old large style 50 Pence and it depicted 9 hands of the European Community holding each other in a circle. Far fewer members, far easier to get things done. This original First Real Brexit Coin was struck in cupro-nickel in both Uncirculated and Proof condition. They are a lot more difficult to find than the new Brexit coin and are of course 47 years old and to be honest perhaps cheaper.
£8.95
Million Dollar Bill - Uncut Sheet x 4
These Million Dollar notes are a lot of fun. They are a private issue with an illustration of the Statue of Liberty on the front. You can impress your friends with an Uncut Sheet of 4 Million Dollar Bills!
£9.95
Aurelian Billon Antoninianus GVF
After a long and successful career in the army Aurelian was declared emperor by his troops on the death of Claudius II Gothicus in A.D. 270. His reputation alone defeated his rival Quintillus who committed suicide after his troops deserted. His short, violent five year reign saw the defeat of the rebellious ‘Palmyrene Empire’ in the East and the breakaway ‘Gallic Empire’ in the west, restoring the fractured Roman Empire to its largest size in 15 years. He also began the construction of a great defensive wall around the city of Rome, large sections of which are still standing today. As was common at the time, he died at the hands of his own men in A.D. 275. We offer Billon Antoninianus of Aurelian in Good Very Fine condition showing his radiate bust on the obverse and with various reverses. As always with coins of this period some will have weaker reverses, the first to order will get the best!
£49.50
Edward VII Small Coronation Medallion EF
In 1902 Edward VII was finally crowned King, after the death of his Mother, Queen Victoria. He had waited a long time for this to happen and it almost didn’t as he had an appendicitis attack and the Coronation had to be postponed. In those days, people died of appendicitis. The Royal Mint issued a rather handsome small Official Silver medallion to honour the Coronation in 1902. It had King Edward VII’s bust on one side and his Queen, Alexandra’s bust on the other side. They are in a very contemporary design and are struck in Sterling Silver. He was a very popular King and these sold quite quickly from the Royal Mint. We can offer them in Extremely Fine. Remember that they are now 116 years old!
£49.50
Victoria, Double Florin 1887-1890 Extremely Fine
When Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden Jubilee in 1887, she not only allowed them to change her portrait but also to issue a new denomination. That was the Double Florin which was equivalent to Four Shillings. It was almost crownsized and struck in Sterling Silver. Today we have an equivalent coin, but we call it a 20 Pence. Shows what time and inflation will do to money. The Double Florin was also known as the Bar-Maids ruin. After she had had a few drinks, the bar-maid would often give change for a Crown and not a Double Florin. That Shilling difference was a lot of money and came directly from the Bar-Maids wages. This Double Florin was only made from 1887-1890. In the past we have offered the Queen Victoria Double Florin in Fine and even in Very Fine, now we can offer them in Extremely Fine condition. These are super coins and most are dated 1887, remember they are struck in Sterling Silver and they have the Jubilee Head portrait of the Queen.
£125.00
Alexander the Great Tetradrachm VF
Alexander the Great (336-323 BC), Silver Tetradrachm (25mm). Obverse: Head of Alexander as Herakles wearing lion-skin head-dress. Reverse: Zeus enthroned holding eagle and sceptre. Very Fine Condition. PHOTOGRAPH IS REPRESENTATIVE OF COIN SUPPLIED.
£375.00
George II, Halfcrown (Roses) 1745 About EF
George II (1727-60), Halfcrown 1745, Old draped bust left, roses in angles on reverse.
£950.00
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Geta as Caesar. A.D. 198-209. Rome AD 208. AR Denarius. Rev. PONTIF COS II.
Geta as Caesar. A.D. 198-209. Rome AD 208. AR Denarius. Obverse: Bare-headed bust right. Reverse: PONTIF COS II. Genius standing left holding grain ears & sacrificing from a patera over lighted altar. About Extremely Fine & Scarce, slightly ragged flan.
£145.00
Tacitus. A.D. 275-276. Æ Ant. SALVS AVG.
Tacitus. A.D. 275-276. Æ Antoninianus. Obverse: Radiate bust right. ReverseL SALVS AVG, Salus standing feeding rising serpent rising from altar. Extremely Fine with traces of silvering and lustre. Scarce in this grade [S.11809]
£95.00
Domitian AD 81-96, AE Sestertius, IOVI VICTORI Rome AD 90-91
Domitian AD 81-96, AE Sestertius, Rome AD 90-91. Obverse: Laureate head right. Reverse: IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter seated left holdng Victory and sceptre, S C below in exergue. About Extremely Fine, a wondeful, well centred and well struck up coin
£950.00
Macrinus (AD 217-218) AR Denarius PONTIF MAX TR P PP
Macrinus (AD 217-218) AR Denarius, Rome AD 217. Obverse: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Macrinus facing to right. Reverse: PONTIF MAX TR P PP, Securitas standing facing, head left with legs crossed, holding a sceptre and resting left arm on column. [S.7347, RIC 24, RSC 62] Near Extremely Fine and Scarce
£275.00
Philip II AR. Antoninianus, Rev. AEQVITAS
Philip II, AD 247-249, Silver Antoninianus, Antioch AD 247. Obv. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, Rev. AEQVITAS AVGG, Aequitas standing left holding scales and cornucopiae [S.9259 / RIC 240a] Virtually as struck, with lovely bright tone.
£140.00
Philip I, AD 244-249, AR. Antoninianus SAECULUM NOVVM
Philip I, AD 244-249, Silver Antoninianus, Rome AD 248. Obv. Radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Philip I facing to right. Rev. SAECULUM NOVVM. Roma seated facing in a temple of six columns. [S.8963] Extremely Fine, reverse weakly struck but nicely toned and a scarce type.
£115.00
Severus Alexander AR. Denarius PAX AVG
Severus Alexander, AD 222-235, Silver Denarius, Rome AD 226. Obv. Laureate and draped bust of Severus Alexander facing to right. Rev. PAX AVG, Pax advancing left holding an olive branch and sceptre. [S. 7887 / RIC 168] Virtually as struck with nice light toning.
£175.00
Hadrian, AD 117-138, Silver Denarius, Rev. SALVS AVG
Hadrian, AD 117-138, Silver Denarius, Obv. Bare headed bust of Hadiran facing left. Rev. SALVS AVG. Salus standing to left holding patera and sacrificing over altar. [S.3540 var. bust left] Very Fine+
£165.00
Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AR Denarius, Rome, AD 219. P M TR P II COS II P P.
Elagabalus. A.D. 218-222. AR Denarius, Rome , AD 219. Laureate bust right, Rev, 'P M TR P II COS II P P' Roma seated left holding Victory & spear, shield at side. Extremely Fine & lustrous. (S.7528 var.)
£135.00
United States of America, Silver Certificate 1 Dollar 1957 P419 Unc
United States of America 1 dollar Silver Certificate 1957 P416D. The series of silver dollar certificates were issued from 1878 until 1963. They did this so that they could be exchanged for the dollar equivalent in physical silver. This practice was done away with as silver climbed in value. A portrait of George Washington is front centre. Available Crisp Uncirculated.
£13.50
United States of America, Silver Certificate 1 Dollar 1935 P416D Unc
United States of America 1 dollar Silver Certificate 1935 P416D. The series of silver dollar certificates were issued from 1878 until 1963, the premise behind their issue was that they could be exchanged for the dollar equivalent in physical silver. This practice was done away with as silver climbed in value. A portrait of George Washington is front centre. Available in Crisp Uncirculated.
£37.50
Peru 10 Soles 2019 (2021) P-New Unc
These new 10 soles notes from Peru are charming. They are dated 2019 but have only recently been issued (P-New) The front is dominated by the portrait of Chabuca Granda. She was a famous 20th century singer-composer. The back, printed in vertical format, has a charming rendition of a young vicuna, a close relative of the llama, and a familiar sight in the high mountainous grasslands. Crisp Uncirculated.
£7.25
Iran Bumper Set 13 Different Unc
In the past, we have offered what we have called Bumper Sets of Iran banknotes- all great value. Well, a visitor from the Middle East who we haven’t seen for over 2 years because of the pandemic, arrived with a Bumper Bumper Set of Iranian banknotes and it’s even better value! The set he sold us comprises 13 different notes all in Uncirculated condition. The set ranges from the 100 to the 100,000 rials and includes recent issues where the government is preparing to revalue the currency 10,000 to 1 and call it tomans instead of rials. (P136-7,P140,P143-4, P146,P151-3, P155 and P-New) This is a fabulous set with 13 Crisp Uncirculated notes with many featuring the portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini whose followers toppled the Shah in 1978.
£12.75
Guyana 2000 Dollars 2022 55th Ann Indep P-New Polymer Unc
Guyana has just issued a new 2000-dollar note - it’s the first to be printed on polymer. It commemorates the 55th Anniversary of Independence (P-New) and is very attractive. The front features the country’s arms while on the back we find portraits of 6 children with the legend, One People, One Nation One Destiny. Uncirculated.
£21.50
France 500 Francs 1994-5 P160 Pierre & Marie Curie VF
France abandoned its own currency when it joined the Eurozone in 2002. The last 500 francs to be issued featured portraits of Pierre and Marie Curie, famous for their work on radium, and between them recipients of several Nobel Prizes (P160) Dated 1994-5, the front has their conjoined portrait and a laboratory scene is on the back. A thick silver segmented security thread is also prominent. We can offer this impressive note in several grades VF and Unc Limited availability.
£16.50
Spain 25 Pesetas 1928 P74 GVF
Spain 25 pesetas 1928 P74b Blue and brown Calderon de la Barca at r and monument at centre/ Painting GVF
£7.50
Spain 25 Pesetas 1928 P74 Fine
Spain 25 pesetas 1928 P74b Blue and brown Calderon de la Barca at r and monument at centre/ Painting Fine
£3.75
Spain 25 Pesetas 1928 P74
We offer examples of the 25 pesetas dated 1928 issued by Spain.(P74b) Engraved and printed at Bradbury Wilkinson in New Malden Surrey, the front is dominated by a portrait of 17th-century poet and dramatist Calderon de la Barca alongside a view of his monument in Plaza de Santa Anna in Madrid. The back shows a detail of a painting by Domingo Munoz of The Devotion of the Cross. We can offer this impressive note in Fine and GVF.
From £3.75
Solomon Islands 5 Dollars 2019 P-New/TBB221a Polymer Unc
Solomon Islands 5 dollars 2019 P-New Polymer Blue & yellow. Arms at r/ Spear fishing. Unc
£4.50
St Thomas & Prince 10 Dobras 2021 P-New Paper Unc
This 10 Dobras note is from St Thomas & Prince. This used to be printed on polymer but this new 2020 issue has reverted to paper (P-New). A charming butterfly is on the front with a bird and map on the back.
£5.25
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