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A variety of shilling issued from 1937 to 1970 (see also English Shilling). next...

When coins are struck from the original dies at a later time. Many of the coins from the Soho Mint were restruck when Taylor bought the old dies for scrap metal value. next...

A French word for a coin which is thicker than the usual striking. There can be double, triple and six times thickness piedforts. next...

An indication on the decimal coinage from 1968 to 1981 to show that these were New Pence, not old pence. next...

The last gold guinea ever to be struck was dated 1813. It is called the Military Guinea not because of the design but because it was struck for paying troops rather than for general circulation. next...

A special finish which leaves a dull surface on the coin. This country issued matt proofs only in 1902 as an experiment; it was not repeated. next...

Coins issued in 1745 and 1746 by George II from silver captured by Anson from the Spanish. next...

The inscription found on a coin or medal. In many cases it will consist of a string of abbreviations of Latin words. next...

A denomination made up of two shillings and sixpence. The first silver issue was by Edward VI in 1551; before then it had been a gold coin. next...

A coin to the value of fourpence, first issued in the reign of Edward I and struck for use up until the time of Victoria. The coin is struck today for inclusion in the Maundy Set. next...