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!
The ancient Chinese warrior was originally not part of an army but more of a solitary nomadic person travelling the land helping those in need and righting the wrongs done to the common people by their oppressors. Folklore and novels describe them as being princes, government officials, poets, musicians, physicians, professional soldiers, merchants, monks and even humble farmers and butchers. Some were just as handy with a calligraphy brush as others were with swords and spears. The Chinese Warrior is seen here on this 10 Franc coin from the Democratic Republic of Congo in traditional dress, brandishing a long spear.
On New Year’s Eve 2023 Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced her abdication in favour of her son, the now Frederik X. To mark her 52-year reign, we can off er you a set of six coins minted during her years as Queen of Denmark. None of them bear the monarch’s image, but 4 of them do carry her personal cypher. There are a 5, 10, 25 and 50 ore, as well as a 1 and 2 kroner, but only the last 3 are currently in circulation as the others have already been withdrawn.
The farthing marked the start of a revolutionary coinage reform by Edward I. Until this time, the penny was the smallest denomination. Low value transactions could be conducted using pennies cut into halves or quarters. The act of cutting pennies into quarters or fourths was how the word Farthing or “fourthing” came about. These silver farthings were introduced by Edward I during the recoinage of 1279. They brought about the end of the practice of cutting coins into halves and quarters. The old coinage and the use of pennies cut into farthings remained legal tender until they were demonitised in August 1280. These coins were the smallest silver coins of the early medieval period and were well circulated and are now over 700 years old, and they are much scarcer than the Pennies.
This Piedfort is double the normal thickness of the Silver £5 pieces. The mintages of the Piedfort is always much smaller than the normal thickness strikes.
This Piedfort is double the normal thickness of the Silver £5 pieces. The mintages of the Piedfort is always much smaller than the normal thickness strikes.
This Piedfort is double the normal thickness of the Silver £5 pieces. The mintages of the Piedfort is always much smaller than the normal thickness strikes.
This Piedfort is double the normal thickness of the Silver £5 pieces. The mintages of the Piedfort is always much smaller than the normal thickness strikes.
This Piedfort is double the normal thickness of the Silver £5 pieces. The mintages of the Piedfort is always much smaller than the normal thickness strikes.
Between 1872 and 1969 Fiji used a pre-decimal pound similar to that used in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. However, there were some notable differences in the coinage used here, and one of them was the smaller copper-nickel penny with a hole. On the obverse there is a legend (Queen Elizabeth the Second) and crown around the hole, while the reverse shows the country’s name, denomination and date. We now have a number of these uniquely designed pennies dated 1966 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition to add to your collections.