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George IV, Farthing, 1822 Laureate Head, Choice Uncirculated
They feature the first Laureate Head of the King and are 200 years old, give or take. They are beautiful for their age, some retaining their original mint lustre. Very difficult to find and only limited numbers available. Never before been offered as a feature.
£150.00
1994 50p D-Day Piedfort
In 1994, the Royal Mint commemorated the 50th anniversary of D-Day with this new 50 pence coin, just as we are celebrating the 80th anniversary today. We have these coins in all of the strikes made at the time and some are now quite difficult to get and are in short supply.
£69.50
Isle of Man £20 Shimmin Chief Financial Officer P49 Unc
Crisp Uncirculated examples of the £20 issued by the Isle of Man and signed by Shimmin as Chief Financial Officer.(P49) A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the front with a triskeles at the centre.The back features the famous Laxey Wheel, the largest surviving original waterwheel in the world, built in 1854 to pump water from the Glen Mooar part of the Great Laxey Mines. Crisp Uncirculated.
£50.00
Theodosius I AE4 Wreath Reverse
Born in 347 A.D., Flavius Theodosius ascended to power during an unpredictable period, he faced religious conflicts, barbarian invasions and political instability. Theodosius sought to consolidate power and restore stability by promoting Christianity over the old Gods of Rome, which gave him the epitaph “The Great”. He was the last Emperor to reign over a unified empire. We are offering this in AE4 in Fine grade.
£22.50
Richard I Silver Penny Very Good
Richard, son of Henry II, was well known for his bravery in battle, indeed he spent most of his reign in battle which is how he came to be known as Richard “The Lionheart”. The only coins of his reign are the shortcross penny, they are difficult to find as he only reigned from 1189-1199. These pennies have the facing portrait of Richard on one side and a short cross on the other side. Richard didn’t adopt his own name on the coins, instead using that of his father – HENRICVS, as did his brother John that succeeded him. A portion of the pennies were cut in half and a quarter to be used as small change. All the coins on offer are real and genuine and over 800 years old. Our Richard I Silver Pennies are available here in Very Good condition. They haven’t been offered as a feature for 6 years, so make the most of this rare opportunity.
£185.00
Vanuatu 500 Vatu P5 Unc
We offer Crisp Uncirculated examples of the 500 vatu in 1993.(P5) From 1906 this Pacific Island nation was jointly managed as the New Hebrides as an Anglo-French condominium until its independence in 1980. A Melanesian man appears to the right on the front. The back shows carved figures and a man in traditional dress beats a drum carved from a whole tree. Crisp Uncirculated.
£10.50
Friedberg Gold Coins of the World 10th edn.
Coincraft are proud to announce that we are the UK Distributor of the latest edition of Friedberg’s Gold Coins of the World, the standard catalogue for gold coins since the first edition was published in 1958 and now, for the first time, in full colour. The last edition was published in 2017 so this new 10th edition is the first major update in seven years The cataloguing and numbering system is used all over the world by collectors, dealers and auction houses and the scope of the book remains unparalleled in its detail and coverage, calling on the expertise of over 100 expert contributors and consultants from across the globe. Like each edition before it, the tenth expands on its predecessor, digging more deeply into new areas of collector interest, and expanding many sections. It includes the addition of many new discoveries for dozens of countries, now running to 852 pages, which have been completely revised and updated. The authors have listed more than 22,000 coin types, which are illustrated with more than 8,500 photos, now, for the first time, in full colour. Each country’s section includes tables of weight and fineness and the market valuations are extensively revised to reflect both the higher price of gold as well as the skyrocketing demand for numismatic rarities. This wonderful hardback catalogue is a must for anyone with an interest in collecting gold coins of the world and because Coincraft are the UK distributor for this book we can offer you, our customers, an exclusive deal. The retail price of the book is £75 but we can offer this to you at £65
£65.00
Canada, George V & George VI 50 cents pair
This is a pair of Father and Son silver half dollars issued by Canada. The Father is King George V and the Son is King George VI. Both have been used as actual money and are in circulated condition. The George V was issued from 1911-1936 and the George VI from 1937-1952. They were the largest silver coins in everyday usage and have the Monarchs portrait on the obverse. Dates will be of our choice.
£24.50
New products
Charles III 5 Piece Gold Proof Set 2024
We just located a few of the 2024 King Charles III five piece Royal Mint Gold Proof Sets. We have been informed that the Mint has sold out of them. They contain the £5, £2, £1, £1/2 and £1/4 all with the St. George reverse. These are the first uncrowned bust of the King to use this reverse. It goes back to 1817 when the design was originally engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci and used on the sovereign of that year. The coins are struck in Proof 22ct and come in a handsome presentation case. The original issue price from the Mint was £5,775 but they have sold out. We have just a few sets available and our price is only £5,600. You get a sold out set and you save £175, but supplies are very limited.
£5,600.00
Australian Silver Kilos Special
For those of you who don’t know, a Kilo of Silver weighs 1,000 grams which translates into 32.15 ounces of pure silver. They are large, they are heavy and you should never wear one while swimming. That last bit was one of our jokes. But silver kilo coins are no joke, we just love them and they are so hard to strike that they always amaze us. This Special Offer we have three (3) different Australian $30 coins each of which contains one kilo of pure silver and all struck in 2014. Each has the head of Queen Elizabeth II on it and comes in a huge protective capsule. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THREE COINS!
From £1,100.00
Cyprus, Victoria, 18 Piastres. Fine
In the latest of our series of Cypriot coins issued when it was part of the British Empire, we can now offer you the 18-piastre coin of Queen Victoria. It was only issued in 1901, the last year of her reign, so relatively few were struck. The obverse shows a crowned and veiled image of the queen facing left, while the reverse shows the Lusignan lion, a symbol of the old French dynasty that ruled over Jerusalem, Cyprus and Lesser Armenia at the time of the Crusades. These magnificent silver coins come in Fine condition.
£35.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1892 VG-Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£65.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1891 VG-Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£65.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1890 VG-Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£65.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1889 Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£65.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1888 VG-Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£65.00
Victoria, Jubilee Head Halfcrown, 1887 Fine
It was said Victoria didn’t celebrate her Silver Jubilee in 1862 out of sorrow for Prince Albert who died 6 months earlier. For her Golden Jubilee however, on the 20th June 1887, 50 years on from her Coronation as a 17 year old, London was full of excitement. The Queen participated in a procession to Westminster Abbey in an open carriage, spectators sat on terraced benches along the 10 mile route. To celebrate, the Royal Mint commissioned J. Edgar Boehm to design the Queen’s “Jubilee” portrait, a design which was more in keeping with her age than the “Young Head” which was adopted for the previous 50 years. We have on offer these Halfcrowns featuring the Jubilee bust of Victoria, a design that was only in use for 6 years.
£55.00
Royal Thai Mint Coin & Banknote Pair
In 1989 The Royal Thai Mint issued this new bi-metallic 10 baht coin to replace the banknote of the same denomination. We now have a limited number of sets of both the note and coin to off er our collectors. The Uncirculated note shows the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), while the reverse has an equestrian statue of Chulalongkorn (Rama V) at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. The coin, in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, also shows Rama IX with the Temple of the Dawn and the denomination in Braille on the reverse side. Numbers are limited here so be sure to order quickly.
£17.95
Sweden 2 Kronor 1921 Gustaf Vasa
In 1921 Sweden issued a commemorative 2 kronor coin to mark the 400th Anniversary of the country’s war of independence against the Kalmar Union, which was the union of the crowns of Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The uprising was led by Swedish nobleman Gustaf Vasa against Christian II of Denmark and by 1523 he was proclaimed Gustaf I of an independent Sweden. These Uncirculated silver coins shows Gustaf Vasa on the obverse and the crowned coat of arms on the reverse.
£29.50
Russian Battle of Borodino Pair
The Battle of Borodino was a major turning point in Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. Although the Imperial Russian Army suffered heavy losses, it managed to severely weaken French forces, leading to their humiliating retreat and the eventual fall of Napoleon himself. Both these coins are copper nickel proofs struck in 1987 on the 175th anniversary of the battle. One has the monument to the Russian commander Marshal Kutuzov and the other commemorates the soldiers who took part in the battle with an engraving taken from the monument itself. Borodino Proofs.
£24.50
Japan 2 Shu 'Tenpo Nishukin'
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.
£115.00
Germany 10 Pfennig Duren Notgeld
“Notgeld” coins, or “Emergeny Money” in English, circulated widely in Germany and were used as cash when official currency disappeared from circulation. They became almost the norm in Germany in the latter stages of World War I and the early 1920s. Most of it was issued by local authorities, banks or businesses to facilitate commerce. These 10 Pfennig coins were issued for circulation in the Rhineland town of Düren in 1918. As they were struck in iron, many have some spots of rust, but they are over 100 years old and historically significant.
£7.95
Set of Three Kazakhstan 50 Tenge Commemoratives
In 2015 the National Bank of Kazakhstan minted a series of non-circulating commemorative coins celebrating aspects of national life in the country. They are all 50 tenge, struck in copper-nickel and in Uncirculated condition. One of them celebrates the tales of Nasriddin Afandi, a character in the folklore of many Muslim countries and the subject of many stories and anecdotes, and another marks the life of Malik Gabdullin, a hero of World War 2 who went on the become a renowned scientist, writer and philosopher. The last coin bears the image of an Ustyurt Moufflon or arakal, a mountain goat found mainly in Kazakhstan.
£14.95
Ghaznavid Empire 1 Jital
The Ghaznavid dynasty, or Ghaznavid Empire was a Persian dynasty that ruled over large parts of what is now Persia and north western India from 977 to 1186. These 1 jital coins were issued between 1160 and 1186 during the reign of Khusrau Malik at the Kurraman Mint, which was located in the borderlands between the modern day countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan. The obverse shows a bull and the reverse has an Arabic inscription.
£12.50
USA Franklin Silver Half Dollar Various Dates
The Franklin half dollar was struck for circulation between 1948 and 1963, when they were replaced by those with President Kennedy to commemorate the recently assassinated president. This coin is 90% silver and on the obverse we see Founding Father Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell appears on the reverse. We are now offering you a selection of Extremely Fine coins struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints. PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHY IS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COIN SUPPLIED
£15.95
Charles II Farthing Fine
Charles II was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 until 1685. His Restoration to the monarchy after Richard Cromwell renounced his role as Lord Protector in 1659, was a time of great cultural and political change. His reign was also marked by the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and political tensions with Parliament. Charles II copper farthings were issued between 1672 and 1679. They were the first official copper coins of England and also the first to feature Britannia on the reverse. Britannia was first seen on Roman coins, where she personified the British Isles. The image symbolises Britain’s naval power and imperial identity and is still seen on coins today. We have on offer farthings of Charles II for the first time in Fine grade. A fascinating coin – at least 345 years old and survived the Great Plague and the Fire of London!
£59.50
Charles II Farthing Very Good
Charles II was the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 until 1685. His Restoration to the monarchy after Richard Cromwell renounced his role as Lord Protector in 1659, was a time of great cultural and political change. His reign was also marked by the Great Plague, the Great Fire of London, and political tensions with Parliament. Charles II copper farthings were issued between 1672 and 1679. They were the first official copper coins of England and also the first to feature Britannia on the reverse. Britannia was first seen on Roman coins, where she personified the British Isles. The image symbolises Britain’s naval power and imperial identity and is still seen on coins today. We have on offer of farthings of Charles II in VG. A fascinating coin – at least 345 years old and survived the Great Plague and the Fire of London!
£45.00
Belgium World's Fair 50 Francs
In 1958 Belgium held a World’s Fair. To celebrate the event, the Mint in Belgium issued a special silver commemorative coin. You have the head of King Baudouin on one side and a view of Brussels, the World’s Fair Logo and the denomination 50 Francs on the other side. This is an early commemorative coin and one that many collectors are looking for. It is struck in 835 fi ne Silver and is in Uncirculated condition. This year it is 60 years old, happy birthday! In the past we had one coin at a time, but they quickly sold out. A most interesting commemorative.
£18.95
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