Fresh off the press, the brand-new edition of The Phoenix (P634) has officially arrived at the office! Our vaults have been unlocked once again to bring you an extraordinary selection of numismatic history, rare vault discoveries, and unique seasonal bargains.
On the front cover, we are incredibly proud to showcase a true masterpiece of 18th-century British silver: the ultra-rare 1746 Proof Halfcrown of King George II. Featuring the King’s older, laureate, and draped bust, this spectacular specimen is only the second one on our records across nearly 20 years.
Inside, this edition is packed with exceptional historic discoveries curated straight from our warehouses:
👑 Royal Collections & Historic British Silver:
• Queen Elizabeth II Complete Crown Collection (1953–1981): Trace her entire crown history from the 1953 Coronation Crown to the 1981 Charles & Diana Wedding edition—available at a massive special-offer saving.
• The 1890 Double Florin: Famously known as "The Barmaid's Ruin" because it was so frequently mistaken for a larger five-shilling crown in dim Victorian pubs.
• The ONLY George VI Silver Crown: Put away for over 18 months, we have a pristine selection of the historic 1937 Coronation Crown available in higher grades than you normally see.
🏛️ Ancient Greek & Roman Masterpieces:
• The Imperial Classics: Explore magnificent Roman silver denarii, including the iconic Tiberius "Tribute Penny", a superb example of the brief reign of Galba, and an extraordinarily rare Otho denarius.
• Abstract Celtic Art: Own a piece of 2nd–1st Century B.C. history with Lower Danubian Celtic Tetradrachms, showing abstract interpretations of Zeus and a horseman.
💵 World Banknotes & Historic Oddities:
• The Controversial 2026 Honduras 200 Lempiras: Released just this year to mark International Women's Day, this highly limited note honours environmentalist Bertha Isabel Caceres Flores—making her the first woman to ever appear on a Honduras banknote.
• The First Ever "Plastic" Medals: Discover the unique 1887 Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee Medal, beautifully moulded in green vulcanite by early industrial pioneers.
• Brunei Polymer Dollar Trio: A gorgeous, newly released 2024 set transitioning from ringgit to dollars, featuring vibrant see-through security panels.
From ancient silver denarii to modern polymer rarities, this edition is once again packed with bargains, bargains, and more bargains!
From strictly limited gold and silver to fascinating historical oddities, this edition is once again packed with bargains, bargains, and more bargains!
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