We are thrilled to announce the arrival of new additions to our stock. We are confident that you will discover an extraordinary piece that will enhance your collection. Introducing the latest Charles III Proof Sovereign 2024. This edition features an uncrowned bust and is crafted in Proof 22ct gold, elegantly presented in a deluxe case. Additionally, we have the 1887 Halfcrown Uncirculated, marking the year when Queen Victoria finally approved the change of her portrait on the coinage, after having maintained her Young Head depiction for half a century.
Moreover, our collection now includes the Falkland Islands 50 pence 2001 Henry VII Silver Piedfort Crown. This coin is the third in a series of four issued by the Falkland Islands. It features a piedfort silver proof crown of Queen Elizabeth II, adorned with a gold-plated coin depicting Henry VII. While we cannot confirm with absolute certainty, it is believed that only 100 pieces were minted.
In addition to these remarkable new coins, we encourage you to browse our extensive range of collectables. Our offerings include British and world coins, medieval and ancient coins, hammered coins, complete coin sets, as well as a variety of tokens, magnifying glasses, watches, medals, and stamps.
Don't miss out on these unique items, as our stock is limited.
These Billon Silver coins were minted between A.D.1022 and A.D.1135, making them between 900 and 1000 years old! They were created in India by those who fled the Islamic expansion and were based on Sassanian coins showing the side facing bust of the monarch on the obverse and a fire altar on the reverse. As time went by, they started to get less and less realistic as the reason for the designs were lost. This means that the coins we have from around 300 years later are very abstract! The stories of Sinbad the Sailor are based on the sea voyages that Arabic peoples made down across the Indian Ocean to Ceylon and these are the coins that the sailors would have found on their journeys. We offer you these Silver Billon coins called Gadhaiya Paisa that were the major trade coins of medieval India. The obverse shows a stylised head facing to the right with the reverse showing a fire altar made from abstract dots and lines.
Gallienus ruled as sole emperor from 260-268 AD during one of the most difficult periods in the history of the Roman empire. Not only was the empire facing invasions on all sides but Gallienus had to face at least eight rebellions from his own governors and generals! During his reign, Gallienus issued a fantastic group of coins that we refer to as the ‘Zoo Series’ featuring a variety of animals, some real and some mythical, to honour the gods and asking for their protection. What makes these coins even more interesting is that we know that they circulated in Britain at the time because a large quantity of these types was found in the Mildenhall hoard in 1978 which is now in the British Museum. The coins would have been struck on the continent and transported to Britain. Here we offer the coins showing the Hippocamp, a mythological sea monster with the head and front legs of a horse but the winding tail of a fish or dolphin. These were struck to honour Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
The George II Old Head Halfpenny was only issued from 1742-1754, so the newest coin is over 250 years old. This is the second type of King George II Halfpenny, issued toward the end of his reign. You have the bust of the King wearing a laurel wreath with a seated Britannia on the other side. The coin is struck in copper and it is getting more difficult to find.
The George II Old Head Halfpenny was only issued from 1742-1754, so the newest coin is over 250 years old. This is the second type of King George II Halfpenny, issued toward the end of his reign. You have the bust of the King wearing a laurel wreath with a seated Britannia on the other side. All coins are struck in copper and offered in Fair condition and are getting more difficult to find.
King George IV had a very short reign 1820-1830. The smallest denomination made for every day usage was the Farthing. Struck in copper it had the King’s head in a laurel wreath with Britannia seated wearing a helmet on the reverse. This was the fi rst type of Farthing struck under George IV and the coins feature his first Laureate head.
King George IV had a very short reign 1820-1830. The smallest denomination made for every day usage was the Farthing. Struck in copper it had the King’s head in a laurel wreath with Britannia seated wearing a helmet on the reverse. This was the fi rst type of Farthing struck under George IV and the coins feature his first Laureate head.
King George IV had a very short reign 1820-1830. The smallest denomination made for every day usage was the Farthing. Struck in copper it had the King’s head in a laurel wreath with Britannia seated wearing a helmet on the reverse. This was the fi rst type of Farthing struck under George IV and the coins feature his first Laureate head.
Following on from the recently offered 1928 Penny, this time we offer the 1927 penny. Struck during the interwar period, a time of economic and social change in Britain, they form an important part of Britain’s history. While common in circulated condition, uncirculated examples are difficult to find. We have a group of these pennies available - 97 years old and offered as a feature for the very first time, add one of these interesting pennies to your collection.
King George V Silver Sixpences issued in 1921. You see in 1920 they reduced the silver content in our coinage from 92.5% fine to just 50.0% fine. The coins are in selected circulated condition.
