Coin Dealers based in London, UK

We were sorting out old stock we have recently relocated and we discovered these Ancient Greek bronze arrowheads! They date from Ca. 1000-600 B.C. and have a wide, slashing head. This meant they would have been e effective for hunting or war, which at the time was mostly fought between unarmoured warriors. While the size varies slightly they average 45 mm long with the tang that would have been socketed into a shaft to make the arrow. They come with a certificate of authenticity and are priced at only £49.50! A nearly 3000-year-old artefact! Let's hope they don't vanish before you get the chance to buy yours…

Maxentius was born around A.D. 283 to the Emperor Maximian who ruled the Roman Empire with Diocletian in the Tetrarchy system. They retired in A.D. 305 and Maxentius was ignored by the new senior emperor, Galerius, in the reshuffle, so in A.D. 306 he seized power in Rome, eventually coaxing his father from retirement for support. He formed an alliance with Constantine (the Great) leaving him in control of Italy and North Africa and Constantine in Britain, France & Spain. Maxentius seized power in A.D. 306 because Galerius tried to disband the Praetorian Guard and tax Rome for the first time in 400 years; Maxentius said he would protect tradition and he was made emperor with an army! We offer his bronze coin in Very Fine which states this directly on the reverse with ‘CONSERV VRB SVAE’ meaning ‘the Preserver / Protector of His City’ around the goddess Roma in a six-column temple. These coins were struck in Rome between A.D. 307-311 and found in Cambridgeshire in the 1970s, museum conserved, and later sold to a dealer who sat on them for years until he sold them to us. It always amazes us that you can buy a coin knowing where and when it was made, who by and why, and a direct link to someone in Britain over 1700 years ago.

We've just had a small group of 27 Brilliant Uncirculated United States Mercury Dimes of 10-cent coins come in, there were going to be 50 pieces but only 27 were good enough. They were issued during World War Two and it is considered to be one of America’s most beautiful coins. We normally get this coin in Fine condition but in Brilliant Uncirculated condition it is really a beautiful coin. Get them while you can.

In 2009 it was the Bicentennial of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. He was US President during the Civil War and was killed for his beliefs. As wise-arse children, we use to joke, ‘so what else happened at the play last night Mrs. Lincoln?’ Lincoln is on billions of coins they make in America every year, the Lincoln Cent. As it is the lowest denomination it is also the most collected. This set was for the 200th anniversary of his birth. There are four different reverse designs and they were struck for only this one year. They are the log cabin where he was born in Kentucky, his formative years in Indiana, his professional life in Illinois and the Presidency in Washington. This set is very difficult to get and it is the first time that we have been able to buy any to offer you. The four different one year only Lincoln Cents in Proof in the Official case of issue.

This little set contains three different commemorative Nickels or 5 Cent coins from Canada. Their first is a World War II coin struck in tombac or a brass coloured metal like the old Brass Threepence. It has the ‘V’ for Victory on one side and King George VI on the other side, it is dated 1943. The second coin is very similar except that it is struck in steel again with the Victory sign but dated 1944. The third coin in the set is dated 1951 and is for the 200th anniversary of the finding of Nickel in Canada 1751-1951. Canada has a large deposit of nickel which is commercially mined and sold world wide. The set of three commemorative Nickels are all King George VI, all in Very Fine condition and all now not so easy to find. You get all three pieces for just £6.95.

In the short reign of King William IV (1830-1837), the Silver Groat or 4d was issued in only two years, 1836 and 1837. They were struck in Sterling Silver and because of their small value at the time, were regularly used and come rather circulated. We can offer this interesting little two-year-only coin in Very Good or Fine condition. Remember it takes just two coins to have the complete date set…

When Queen Anne died there were no living relatives to take over the monarchy, so we went to Germany for our new King. George I was from Brunswig-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hanover. He didn’t like living here and didn’t speak English so he spent most of his time in Germany. We have these George I Copper Farthings available in Fair condition. Dates will be of our choice, just as they come out of the box. These coins are now about 300 years old and not easy to get. Supplies are very limited.

When Queen Anne died there were no living relatives to take over the monarchy, so we went to Germany for our new King. George I was from Brunswig-Luneburg-Calenberg-Hanover. He didn’t like living here and didn’t speak English so he spent most of his time in Germany. We have these George I Copper Halfpennies available in Fair condition. Dates will be of our choice, just as they come out of the box. These coins are now about 300 years old and not easy to get. Supplies are very limited.

Now this is coin that most people have heard of, but not all that many can own. The Quarter Sovereign was one made for the first time in 2009. We have the scarce Jody Clark 2019 in Proof condition of which they only made 2,500 coins. Our coins are complete in the Royal Mint wooden presentation case with all the original paperwork. With this low mintage it is easy to see why so many collectors are missing this coin in their collection. We have a very small number in stock and when these are gone there will be no more… This could well become one of the key coins of the series in the future.

In 1797 the Royal Mint decided to strike some new copper coins on the new steam presses. So, under King George III, they issued copper pennies and for the first time ever a copper two pence. It was so big it weighed 2 ounces of copper and became known as the Cartwheel Twopence. The public hated it because it was so big and heavy and it was only ever issued in that one the year 1797. This largest-ever bronze coin usually comes in well-used condition with lots of heavy edge nicks, as pure copper nicks easily. We have been putting away better quality coins for the past two years and here they are. The coins are in Very Fine condition with a minimum number of small edge nicks. These are truly superior coins and we are offering them at the same price that some coin dealers are charging for inferior examples.

In 2021 Ukraine celebrated 30 years of independence following the breakup of the Soviet Union. To mark the event they issued a special series of banknotes. From this series, of which just 30,000 were issued, we offer the highest denomination – the 1000 hryven.(P-New). This impressive note, with the anniversary overprint, features the equally impressive Vladimir Vernadsky. He was considered one of the founders of geochemistry and was instrumental in setting up the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences. The Presidium of this organisation appears on the back. Crisp Uncirculated Ukrainian Anniversary 1000 hryven 2021. Limited availability.

This polymer 20 baht note was issued earlier this year. (P-New) It features a portrait of Maha Vajiralongkon Bodindrabayavangkun, otherwise known as King Rama X. He is shown wearing the uniform of the Royal Thai Air Force. The back depicts the portraits of earlier kings Rama I and Rama II. Uncirculated.

In 2018, the island of Sri Lanka celebrated 70 years of Independence. To mark this important milestone event in the nation’s history the 1000 rupee note was given a special overprint celebrating the diversity of the population.(P130) The front shows the diversity of religions on the island with a church, mosque, Tamil Kovil and Temple illustrated. A Sri Lankan Hanging parrot is to the right. On the back a Davul Bera drummer and Malpadaya Netuma dancer with guardstone and floral motif are also depicted. Uncirculated.

The Kingdom of Nepal was founded in 1768 and after a protracted 20th century Civil War was abolished some 230 odd years later in 2005. In 2001,King Bihendra was assassinated along with 8 members of his family. The Crown Prince, who was thought to be responsible for the massacre, also died and was succeeded by his uncle King Gyanhendra Bir Bikran Shah who proved to be the last King of Nepal. This bumper set of 8 notes feature the portraits of either King Bihendra or King Gyanhendra. All in Uncirculated condition, the set includes 2 x 1 rupees, 1 x 2 rupees, 2 x 5 rupees, the Commemorative polymer 10 rupees for Gyanhendra’s Coronation and 1 each of the 10 and 20 rupees. A great set at a great price for all 8!

A trio of notes issued by India and all bearing the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi (P-New) In 2016 the Indian Government announced, with almost no warning, that it was demonetising the 500 and 1000 rupees notes. This was the prelude to the introduction of a completely new series of notes. This set comprises three values – the 20, 50 and 100 rupees from this new series. Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait is on the fronts while the backs feature important buildings and attractions namely the Ellora Caves. Hampi, and Rani Ki Vav. Uncirculated India Trio.

Clydesdale Bank £20 2015 P229Kcr Mauve Robert the Bruce in armour/ New Lanark E/ZZ prefix Replacement Deborah Crosbie Unc

We are delighted to be able to offer choice examples of the 1914 20 marks dated 1914. (P48) Printed very much in the style of the period, there are vignettes to the top left and right of a helmeted woman and Mercury. These usually turn up scruffy so in Choice AU condition they are very desirable. Limited availability.

English composer of ‘The Lark Ascending’ and World War I veteran Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams is depicted on this uniface promotional note from famous printers Thomas De La Rue. Produced to show off their printing skills, the detailed ‘specimen’ note shows violins along with a striking likeness of Williams. Available in Uncirculated.

In 1963, the Bank of England unveiled a new £5 note. It was an historic issue because it was the first time the Bank had issued a £5 note with a portrait of the reigning monarch (B297) With the signature of J Q Hollom, a portrait by Reynolds Stone of the young Queen Elizabeth II appears on the front. She is shown wearing the George VI diadem and her trademark three strand pearl necklace. The figure of a child Britannia is on the back. We offer this historic note in several grades, Fine, Very Fine, Extremely Fine and Uncirculated.

The very last £1 notes issued by the Clydesdale Bank were dated 19th August 1988. Like most of the other banks in the British Isles, this denomination banknote was dropped completely when the £1 coin was introduced. The very last of the last Clydesdale £1 notes had the prefix D/DW. These are the ones we can offer now in Crisp Uncirculated condition. (P211d) Vanished from circulation over 30 years ago.