We have added many new items to our website. One of the highlights is the Charles III, 2023 Coronation Gold 5-coin Proof Set. This exceptional set consists of five gold coins - the 1/4 Sovereign, 1/2 Sovereign, Sovereign, Double Sovereign, and Five Sovereign - all in exquisite Proof condition, specially issued for his Coronation. Another notable addition is the George III Penny, commonly referred to as the "Cartwheel" Penny, which was released in 1797. This coin holds historical significance as it was the first to be minted using new steam presses at the Soho Mint in Birmingham.
In addition to these exciting new coins, we also invite you to explore our wide range of collectibles, including British, world, medieval, and ancient coins, as well as various coin sets and an assortment of medals and badges.
Make sure not to miss out, as there is limited stock availability!
These small silver 1 dirham coins circulated in Sindh province, which is located in what is now south-east Pakistan. Also known as “damma”, the coins were in use during the rule of the Habbari Dynasty, which ruled Sindh and the Punjab between 854AD and 1011AD. The coins themselves date from the time of the founder of the dynasty, Umar bin Abdul Aziz al-Habbari, who reigned from 854AD until 884AD. Although there has been some wear and tear, these coins are over 1,000 years old and are in Very Fine condition.
Along with several other countries, Sweden finally stopped striking coins with silver content in the 1960s. Between 1952 and 1968 silver content had fallen to just .400 and it was only after that date when all higher denomination coins were minted in copper-nickel. However, we can now off er you these final silver Swedish krona coins in a Brilliant Uncirculated grade from the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf. His image appears on the obverse, while the reverse shows his coat of arms and personal motto “Plikten framför allt”, which translates as Duty Before All.
Along with several other countries, Sweden finally stopped striking coins with silver content in the 1960s. Between 1952 and 1968 silver content had fallen to just .400 and it was only after that date when all higher denomination coins were minted in copper-nickel. However, we can now off er you these final silver Swedish krona coins in a Extremely Fine grade from the reign of King Gustaf VI Adolf. His image appears on the obverse, while the reverse shows his coat of arms and personal motto “Plikten framför allt”, which translates as Duty Before All.
Trebonianus Gallus was proclaimed emperor by the soldiers in A.D. 251 upon the death of Trajan Decius and Herennius Etruscus in the disastrous Battle of Abrittus. He spent his reign trying to stabilise the empire until he was killed by the usurper, Aemilian, in A.D. 253. At this time Viminacium was a city in Moesia Superior, modern Serbia. With 40,000 inhabitants it was given the right to mint local money. These Bronze coins are roughly 25mm and weight about 10g. They show Trebonianus Gallus’ head on the obverse with the goddess of Moesia on the reverse flanked by a lion and a bull. They grade Very Good and are priced accordingly. Trebonianus Gallus only ruled for two years, these will fill that gap in your collection well.
The 1993 Jefferson Dollars were struck to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. This was such a popular commemorative at the time of issue that the entire mintage of completely sold out of both the proofs and mint state coins. The obverse features Thomas Jefferson with the inscription, Thomas Jefferson Architect of Democracy, In God We Trust 1743 Liberty 1993. The reverse shows Jefferson’s home Monticello, in Virginia. We have managed to source just 20 pieces of this coin in Proof Silver.
