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We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
2024 Millennium Falcon 50p Reverse 2024 Star Wars Fifty Pence – Millennium Falcon
The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with the starship Millennium Falcon, originally flown by Han Solo and the Wookiee Chewbacca.
1900 Crown Victoria Reverse 1900 Crown – Victoria
St George and the dragon not only appeared on gold sovereigns but also on some crowns. The Regnal date on the edge is in Roman numerals. For 1900, this could be LXIII or LXIV.
2016 50 Pence Coin Battle of Hastings Reverse 2016 50 Pence Coin – Battle of Hastings
John Bergdahl designed the Reverse showing the Battle of Hastings in 1066 when King Harold was hit in the eye with an arrow, a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry.
2021 Queens Beasts Silver 1oz Reverse 2021 Queen’s Beasts – 1oz Silver Proof
The Queen's Beasts series concludes with a coin that shows all ten of the Queen's Beast. This one-ounce .999 silver proof was issued on 29 April 2021.
2024 Britannia Silver 1oz Proof Reverse 2024 Britannia Silver 1oz Proof – Charles III
The 2024 Silver Britannia Proof features a modern depiction of Britannia. Denominated as Two Pounds. 999 Fine Silver, with a diameter 38.61mm.
List of Silver Britannias
Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
2021 Gold Britannia Quarter Ounce Reverse 2021 Gold Britannia Quarter Ounce
The Gold Britannia has for some years been a popular choice for 1oz gold bullion coins, but as gold prices have risen to new highs the quarter-ounce gold Britannia has become popular.
1854 Penny Reverse 1854 Penny – Victoria
The Reverse, by William Wyon, shows Britannia seated holding a trident and Union shield. There are a few variations of this and a 4/3 overdate.
1916 Sovereign Sydney Reverse 1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
On the floor to the left is a broken spear from an earlier attack. Just above the date is the letter 'S' indicating the Sydney mint. Artist's initials (B.P.) to the right.
1562 Sixpence Elizabeth I SCBC 2597 Obverse 1562 Sixpence – Elizabeth I (SCBC 2597)
The 1562 sixpence type SCBC 2597 minted at the Tower (London) mint. Compare with the SCBC 2595 sixpence of the same year. Diameter is 26mm.
42-43AD As Claudius Reverse 42-43AD As – Claudius
SC is a common abbreviation on Roman coins and means 'senatus consultum', or 'by decree of the Senate' which decrees that the coin was an official issue.
2023 1oz Gold Proof Star Wars R2D2 C3PO Reverse 2023 Star Wars 1oz Gold Proof £100 – R2-D2 and C-3PO
This 999.9 one ounce gold coin featuring Star Wars R2-D2 and C-3PO is denominated as £100. A quarter-ounce coin is also available.
2011 Fifty Pence WWF Reverse 2011 50 Pence Coin – WWF
The 2011 fifty pence coin celebrates 50 years of the work of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The reverse shows 50 animals and symbols.
1849 Godless Florin Obverse 1849 Godless Florin – Victoria
One of the most controversial coins to be made in Britain. The normal 'By the Grace of God' and 'Defender of the Faith' were omitted hence 'Godless' Florin.
2021 Gothic Crown Quartered Arms – 2oz Silver Proof
As part of the Royal Mint's The Great Engravers Collection, the Gothic Crown Quartered Arms design by William Wyon is one of the most beautiful coins ever made.
1967 Halfpenny Reverse 1967 Halfpenny – Elizabeth II
Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind'.
2020 Sovereign Proof Reverse 2020 Gold Sovereign Proof with George III Royal Cypher
The coin carries a special George III royal cypher mint mark on the left of the date to mark the 200th anniversary of the end of George III's reign.
List of 50 Pence Coins
List of Fifty Pence Coins (UK 50p coins) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
1279 Penny Edward I Obverse 1279 Penny – Edward I
Silver penny of Edward I, struck at the Tower (London) Mint during May–December 1279. 'New coinage' (see article text), this coin is a mule of class 1a/1c.
2024 George Michael 1oz Gold Proof Reverse 2024 George Michael Gold Proof – Music Legends – Charles III
The Royal Mint Music Legends series added several Gold Proof George Michael coins. Besides the usual 1oz and 1/4oz, the range includes an affordable 1/40th oz gold proof.
2024 George Michael Five Pounds Colour Reverse 2024 George Michael Five Pound Coin Colour – Music Legends – Charles III
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series is George Michael, who has sold over 100 million records.
2016 Half-Sovereign Proof Obverse 2016 Half-Sovereign Proof – Butler Effigy – Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II's sixth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by James Butler to commemorate her majesty's 90th birthday.
1632 Sixpence Charles I Obverse 1632 Sixpence – Charles I
King Charles I silver sixpence, minted in 1632 or 1633 at the Tower (London) mint. The 'VI' to right is a mark of value, meaning six pence.
125AD As Emperor Hadrian Obverse 125AD As – Hadrian
Copper As of Emperor Hadrian, struck around 125AD-128AD. Diameter 26mm. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Hadrian facing right. Legend is "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS". The Reverse shows a ship with rowers.
Introduction to British Coins – Current and Pre-Decimal
British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.
1888 Double Florin Obverse 1888 Double Florin – Victoria
The Double Florin was only minted from 1887 to 1890, making it one of the shortest lived denomination in British coin history. It was denominated at 4 shillings (4/-). It is a large coin, 36mm in diameter.
1842 Halfcrown Reverse 1842 Halfcrown – Victoria
The Reverse shows a crowned quartered shield of arms by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Obverse shows the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon.
2024 Tudor Dragon 1oz Silver Two Pounds Reverse 2024 Tudor Dragon 1oz Silver Proof – Royal Tudor Beasts – Charles III
This 999 Silver Proof coin features the Tudor Dragon, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Denominated as £2.
List of Two Pound Coins
List of Two Pound Coins (£2) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
1694 Farthing William and Mary Obverse 1694 Farthing – William and Mary
The Obverse shows the conjoined busts of William (laureate) and Mary - GVLIELMVS ET MARIA. The Reverse shows Britannia seated
1957 Sovereign Obverse 1957 Gold Sovereign
The 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968.
2005 Sovereign Proof Reverse 2005 Gold Sovereign Proof
Timothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly.
List of One Pound Coins (£1)
List of One Pound Coins (£1) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
1121 1100-1135 Penny Henry I Obverse 1121 Penny – Henry I
Silver Penny of Henry I, struck around 1121. London, moneyer Raulf. The Obverse shows a crowned bust facing left holding a sceptre.
1685 Shilling James II Obverse 1685 Shilling – James II
King James II Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Design is SCBC 3410 and was used 1685-1688, with a few variants.
British coins Metals used in Modern British Coins
What are the metals used in coins? Gold and silver are no longer used and the cheaper metals alloys used have also been changing.
2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 2024 Britannia and Liberty 1oz Silver Proof – Charles III
This one ounce silver proof coin is a collaboration between the Chief Engravers of The Royal Mint and the United States Mint and features UK Britannia and USA Liberty.
List of Gold Sovereigns
Gold Sovereigns Listed by Monarch with Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
List of George IV Farthings
List of George IV Farthings (1820-1830). Images, Mintages, Detailed Descriptions.
List of Elizabeth II Sovereigns
A List of Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns. Description, history and lots more information especially for coin collectors and investors.
2024 Stegosaurus 50p Silver Proof Charles III Reverse 2024 Stegosaurus 50p – Silver Proof – Charles III
The second coin in the Tales of the Earth collection from the Royal Mint is the Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus is a herbivorous dinosaur in the late Jurassic age (150-155 million years ago).
1923 Halfcrown Reverse 1923 Halfcrown – George V
The Reverse, by George William de Saulles, shows a Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, and divided date below.
2021 Fifty Pence Team Insulin Silver Proof Reverse 2021 Fifty Pence – 100 Years of Insulin
The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series celebrates 100 years of Insulin.
1664 Two Guinea Charles II Reverse 1664 Two Guineas – Charles II
The Reverse shows crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the  quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. There are variants.
2021 Gold Sovereign BU Elizabeth 95th Reverse 2021 Sovereign – BU Elizabeth II 95th Birthday Special
In the year that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 95th birthday, the coin carries a Crown '95' privy mark (on the left of the date) for that year only.
2018 Silver 10oz Valiant Reverse 2018 10oz Silver Bullion Coin – Valiant
A huge 10 troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin, having a diameter of 89mm. Reverse designed by Etienne Millner.
1564 Sixpence Obverse 1564 Sixpence – Elizabeth I
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. The are many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
RNLI 200 Years 50p Silver Proof Reverse 2024 RNLI 200 Years 50p – Silver Proof – Charles III
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was set up on 4 March 1824 after plans for a lifeboat service crewed by trained people were proposed by Sir William Hillary.
1892 Shilling Reverse 1892 Shilling – Victoria
The Reverse shows a crowned Royal shield surrounded by a garter holding the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' (Evil be to him that evil thinks).
1907 gold eagle $10 1907 USA Indian Head Gold Eagle $10
There are three main varieties, all to do with the rim. The coin was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
1919 Sovereign Sydney Reverse 1919 Gold Sovereign Sydney
Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George is on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘S’ above the date indicates the Sydney Mint.
64AD Sestertius Nero Obverse 64AD Sestertius – Nero
Sestertius of Emperor Nero, minted around 64AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Nero facing left. The Reverse shows Nero in military dress, riding a horse and holding a spear.
1644 Half-Crown Obverse 1644 Halfcrown – Charles I
The Obverse shows King Charles on horseback left, holding reins and raised sword; plumes to right. The Reverse shows the declaration.
2018 Gold Sovereign India Reverse 2018 Gold Sovereign India – Elizabeth II
Gold Sovereign minted in India under licence from the Royal Mint. It is legal tender in the UK. There is an 'I' mint mark just above the date.
2024 Five Pound Bond Films of the 1980s Reverse 2024 Five Pounds – Six Decades of 007 – Bond Films of the 1980s BU – Charles III
The third coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1980s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin.
2019 Fifity Pence Wallace and Gromit Reverse 2019 50 Pence Coin – Wallace and Gromit
Wallace and Gromit: Wallace and Gromit is a British animation comedy series created by Nick Park of Aardman Animations using stop motion clay.
991-997 Penny Ethelred II Rochester Mint Obverse 991 Penny – Aethelred II Rochester
Silver Penny of Aethelred II (also known as Ethelred the Unready). Minted 991-997 at the Rochester mint of moneyer Sidewine.
2023 Gold Half-Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III Obverse 2023 Gold Half-Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III
Proof Gold Half-Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023.
2019 50 Pence Coin Stephen Hawking Reverse 2019 50 Pence Coin – Stephen Hawking
Celebrating the life of physicist Stephen Hawking. The Reverse is an image of a Black Hole and Hawking's formula describing the entropy of a black hole.
2023 Two Pound Flying Scotsman BU Reverse 2023 Two Pound – Flying Scotsman BU
The Flying Scotsman is probably the World's most famous steam locomotive. It became the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph.
1852 Shilling Victoria Reverse 1852 Shilling – Victoria
The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' below a crown and inside a wreath.
1878 Sovereign Obverse 1878 Gold Sovereign London
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse, designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.
1565 Sixpence Obverse 1565 Sixpence – Elizabeth I
Hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. Many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx Victoria Obverse 1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx – Victoria
Gothic type 'B8', Older portrait, SCBC 3900. Border has 34 arcs. A proof was also issued in 1880. Obverse by William Wyon.
148AD-149AD Denarius Antoninus Pius Fortuna Obverse 148AD-149AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Fortuna
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint between 148AD and 149AD. Read how this coin was dated by using words in the Legends.
2024 1oz Gold Proof 100 Pounds Robin Hood Reverse 2024 Myths and Legends – Robin Hood – 1oz Gold Proof £100 – Charles III
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
1816 Sixpence George III Reverse 1816 Sixpence – George III
The Reverse, by Thomas Wyon, shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with another shield at the centre. The legend HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE is in a garter.
2014 Silver Britannia Reverse 2014 Silver Britannia Proof
On the reverse, designed by Jody Clark, Britannia is standing next to a tamed lion at her feet. Obverse is Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
1663 Halfcrown Charles II Obverse 1663 Half-Crown – Charles II First Bust
Milled Silver Half-Crown of Charles II, dated 1663 and minted at the London (Tower) Mint. First Bust. Diameter 32mm.
2022 Two Pounds Silver Proof FA Cup 150th Reverse 2022 Two Pounds 150th Anniversary of the FA Cup – Silver Proof
This Silver Proof £2 coin celebrates 150 years of one of football's most famous (and oldest) competition - the FA Cup.
2019 Gold Sovereign India Reverse 2019 Gold Sovereign – India
Minted at the mint in India under licence from the Royal Mint. The sovereigns are minted with the quality control of the Royal Mint and are legal tender in the UK. There is an 'I' mint mark just above the date.
1918 Shilling George V Reverse 1918 Shilling – George V
George V silver shilling. 92.5% sterling silver. First coinage (1911-1919). SCBC 4013. The Reverse shows a lion standing on a crown.
1554 Sixpence Philip and Mary Obverse 1554 Sixpence – Philip and Mary
Minted at the Tower Mint in London with a diameter 27mm. There are some variants. Obverse shows busts of Philip and Mary facing each other.
2023 Hogwarts School 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Hogwarts School 1oz Silver Proof
From the Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection is the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
37AD 38AD As Gaius Caligula Obverse 37AD-38AD As – Gaius (Caligula)
Copper As of Emperor Gaius (better known as Caligula) minted between 37AD and 38AD at the Rome Mint. Reverse is the Goddess Vesta.
2023 Gold Two Pounds JRR Tolkien Reverse 2023 Gold Two Pounds Proof JRR Tolkien
The 2023 Gold Two Pounds Proof JRR Tolkien: Gold Proof £2 coin to commemorate JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
1819 Sovereign Obverse 1819 Gold Sovereign – George III
With a mintage of only 3,574, this makes this Sovereign one of the rarest. About 10 are known to exist and if you'd like one then don't expect much change out of £200,000.
1953 SIxpence Reverse 1953 Sixpence – Elizabeth II
First Issue, includes the words BRITT OMN. The first issue coins were only minted in 1953. This sixpence is made from Cupro-Nickel.
1902 Gold Proof Five Pounds Edward VII Reverse 1902 Gold 5 Pound Coin – Edward VII Proof
The 1902 King Edward VII Gold Proof £5 was issued in the Coronation year of King. The Gold Proof £5 Coin weighs 39.94g (equivalent to 5 sovereigns).
2019 Five Pound Tower of London Ravens Reverse 2019 Five Pound Coin – Tower of London: Legend of the Ravens
The ravens of the Tower of London are supposed to protect the tower and the Throne. The legend has it that if the ravens fly away then the throne will fall.
1881 Sovereign Sydney St George Reverse 1881 Gold Sovereign Sydney – St George – Victoria
1881 Gold sovereigns have many variations. They can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can have St George or Shield backs.
1638 1639 Sixpence Charles I Reverse 1638 Sixpence – Charles I
Charles I silver sixpence, struck in 1638 or 1639 at the Tower Mint in London. The coins were machine made by Nicholas Briot. First milled coinage issue.
2024 Tyrannosaurus 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 2024 Iconic Specimens – Tyrannosaurus – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Charles III
Tyrannosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous period (100.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago) and this ferocious beast weighed in at over 6 tonnes and was more than 12 metres in length.
2021 1oz Silver Britannia Frosted Proof Reverse 2021 Silver Britannia – 1oz Frosted Proof
The £2 Silver Frosted Proof Britannia coin. It is identical in design to the 2021 Silver Britannia Proof, but the coin is Reverse frosted. The effect is a matt finish giving greater contrast.
2012 Gold 2 Pounds Charles Dickens 2012 Gold 2 Pound Coin – Charles Dickens – Elizabeth II
Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens (1812-1870), one of the greatest novelists of all time.
1412-1413 Groat Henry IV 1728 Reverse 1412-1413 Groat – Henry IV – Light Coinage
Rare exceptional example of a silver Groat (4 pence) of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413.
1931 Wreath Crown 1931 Wreath Crown – George V
The Reverse is the Wreath Crown, designed by George Kruger Gray. It is a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks with a crown in the centre.
2022 Sovereign Proof Reverse 2022 Gold Sovereign Proof – Elizabeth II
A new reverse was created for the platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Changes to gold sovereign designs are quite rare so expect this coin to be popular.
2023 Five Pound Bond Films of the 1970s Wet Nellie 2023 Five Pounds – Six Decades of 007 – Bond Films of the 1970s – Charles III
The second coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1970s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin showing "Wet Nellie".
2024 Iconic Specimens 50p Tyrannosaurus 2024 Iconic Specimens 50p – Tyrannosaurus – Charles III
The Royal Mint's Iconic Specimens collection was launched in December 2023 and the first of the dinosaur-themed series was the most famous of all dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus.
1979 Sovereign Proof Reverse 1979 Gold Sovereign Proof
1979 finally saw the issue of Elizabeth II Proof Sovereigns. Prior to this proofs had been extremely rare. This sovereign has the Arnold Machin Obverse.
1936 Wreath Crown Reverse 1936 Wreath Crown – George V
The wreath crown design was used between 1927-36 (none minted in 1935 when the 'Rocking Horse' design was used for the 25th Jubilee). Low mintages each year. They are beautiful coins and very collectable.
77AD 78AD Dupondius Vespasian Fortuna 77AD-78AD Dupondius – Vespasian / Fortuna
Struck at the Lugdunum Mint in Gaul. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, who is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck.
2023 Coronation of King Charles III tenth oz Gold Bullion Coin 2023 Coronation of King Charles III 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin
The Gold Proof coin contains one-tenth (1/10th) ounce (0.1 oz) of 999.9 fine gold, and was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023.
1902 Florin 1902 Florin – Edward VII
1902 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.
2023 1oz Gold Proof Lion and Eagle 2023 Gold Proof 1oz – The Lion and The Eagle – Charles III
This 1oz gold coin is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
2024 1oz Silver Proof 2 Pounds Robin Hood 2024 Myths and Legends – Robin Hood – 1oz Silver proof £2 – Charles III
Robin Hood lived around the 13th/14th century and famously stole from the rich to give to the poor, and lived in Sherwood Forest.
2017 Five Pounds Christmas Tree 2017 Five Pound Coin – Christmas Tree
This was the 2017 Royal Mint Christmas Coin.The Reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, shows a large and well decorated Christmas tree.
1872 1871 Overdate Gold Sovereign Melbourne Shield Obverse 1872/1 Gold Sovereign – Melbourne 2/1 Overdate
This was the first year that Melbourne Mint struck coins. There was a worry that the new dies may not arrive from London, so they modified the unused 1871 dies so as they would read 1872.
Christmas 1g Gold Bullion Minted Bar Obverse Royal Mint Christmas 1g Gold Bullion Bar
A Royal Mint one gram bullion bar, minted especially for Christmas. Contains 1.00g (0.032 Troy ounce) of 999.9 gold.
1412-1413 Penny Henry IV 1732 Obverse 1412-1413 Penny – Henry IV – Light Coinage SCBC 1732
Silver Penny of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413. Classed as Light Coinage.
1818 HalfCrown RoyalMint Reverse 1818 Halfcrown – George III
The Reverse shows a crowned shield, The shield is quartered and has an inner legend around it "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" which means "Shame on he who thinks evil of it".
2023 Two Pounds Lion and Eagle Reverse 2023 Two Pounds – The Lion and The Eagle – 1oz Silver Proof – Charles III
This is part of a group of commemorative coins to celebrate the relationship between the UK and USA. The image shows the British Lion and the American Eagle.
1906 Gold Sovereign Sydney Obverse 1906 Gold Sovereign Sydney
The Obverse shows a portrait of King Edward VII. The engravers initials (just below the head) are "De S" denoting George William De Saulles (1862-1903).
2022 Five Pounds Peter Rabbit BU Reverse 2022 Five Pounds – Peter Rabbit BU
£5 colourised coin issued to commemorate 120 years of Beatrix Potter’s The Tales of Peter Rabbit™. The Reverse shows Peter Rabbit by Ffion Gwillim, based on an original by Beatrix Potter.
2018 Silver 1oz Two Dragons Reverse 2018 1oz Silver Coin – Two Dragons
Struck in 999 fine silver by the Royal Mint, the dragons are said to be inspired by the East-West cultures of the Welsh Dragon and the other from Chinese Dragons.
148AD 149AD Denarius Antoninus Pius Aequitas Obverse 148AD-149AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Aequitas
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted 148AD or 149AD at the Rome Mint. Read how this was dated.
1933 Penny Reverse RM 1933 Penny – The Legend of the 1933 Penny: the Real Story
The 1933 Penny is one of the most talked about British coins of all time. Is there maybe only one in circulation?
1839 Gold Sovereign Proof Obverse 1839 Gold Sovereign Proof
1839 Gold Sovereign Proof minted by the Royal Mint in London. First (Small) Head by William Wyon. Some variations but all 1839 proofs are expensive.
2024 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set 2024 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set
The Set consists of Proof versions of Double Sovereign, Gold Sovereign, Gold Half-Sovereign and Gold Quarter-Sovereign.
2020 Fifty Pence Christopher Robin Colour Reverse 2020 50 Pence Coin – Winnie the Pooh: Christopher Robin (Colour)
This was the second coin released in the Royal Mint's Winnie the Pooh 9-coin Collection. Shows Christopher Robin dragging Winnie the Pooh downstairs.
2024 Five Pounds BU Robin Hood Reverse 2024 Five Pounds BU – Myths and Legends – Robin Hood – Charles III
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image is the same as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
2021 Gold 1oz Proof Little Miss Sunshine Colour Reverse 2021 Gold 1oz Coin – Mr Men: Little Miss Sunshine
One ounce gold proof version of Little Miss Sunshine, the third coin from the Royal Mint Mr Men collection. These coins are produced in 999.9 Fine Gold.
1643 Crown Charles I Obverse 1643 Crown – Charles I
A large silver coin with diameter 44mm, weight 28.816g. The Obverse shows Charles on horseback carrying a sword. There are a large number of variations of Charles I crowns.
2023 1oz Gold Proof £100 Bond Films of the 1960s Reverse 2023 1oz Gold Proof £100 – Bond Films of the 1960s – Charles III
The first gold coin in a new 007 collection from the Royal Mint "Six Decades of 007". This is the One Troy Ounce 999.9 Fine Gold Proof coin, denominated £100.
1882 Sovereign Sydney Obverse 1882 Gold Sovereign Sydney – St George
This sovereign was made in Australia at the Sydney Mint. On the Obverse see there is a small 'S' (for Sydney) below the neck.
2023 Two Pounds Bond Films of the 1960s 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Bond Films of the 1960s – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Charles III
The first coin in Royal Mint's "Bond Films of the 1960s". Shows "Little Nellie" from "You Only Live Twice" (1967, Sean Connery).
1658 Half-Crown Oliver Cromwell Reverse 1658 Half-Crown – Oliver Cromwell
Beautiful, rare and expensive. It was the early days of milled coinage and the dies made by Thomas Simon were being produced in the Pierre Blondeau presses.
1904 Sixpence Reverse 1904 Sixpence – Edward VII
The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence Luke Skywalker Princess Leia Reverse 2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence – Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia
The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The design is on BU, Silver and Gold coins as 50p coins or circular coins.
14AD-37AD Gold Aureus Tiberius Obverse 14AD-37AD Aureus – Tiberius
Gold Aureus of Emperor Tiberius, struck between 14AD and 37AD in the Mint Lugdunum (located near Lyon, France) which was the principle precious metal mint under Tiberius.
1683 Fourpence Charles II Reverse 1683 Fourpence – Charles II
The Fourpence has 4 interlocking C's on the reverse, the threepence 3 C's, twopence 2 C's and the penny only has one. Although they may be thought of as a Maundy set, all the coins were released into circulation.
1888 Penny Victoria Obverse 1888 Penny – Victoria
1888 Bun Penny of Queen Victoria, so called as the Queen has her hair tied back into a 'bun'. The Obverse and Reverse were designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Obverse 12, Reverse N.
2024 Gold Britannia 1oz Reverse 2024 Gold Britannia 1oz Bullion – Charles III
The 2024 Gold Britannia One Ounce is 999.9 (99.99%) gold (one Troy ounce), with a diameter of 32.69mm. The coin is denominated as £100 and is intended as a bullion coin.
14AD-37AD Denarius Tiberius Obverse 14AD-37AD Denarius – Tiberius
The silver denarii is widely collected as it is the 'Tribute Penny' described in the Bible as the coin shown to Jesus. Struck between 14AD and 37AD in the Mint Lugdunum located near Lyon, France.
1315-1318 Penny Class XIII London Edward II Obverse 1315-1318 Penny Class XIII London – Edward II
Silver Penny of King Edward II, minted at the London Mint around 1315-1318. The coins of Edward II are generally as the coins of Edward I with minor variations.
2024 Gold Half-Sovereign Proof Charles III Obverse 2024 Gold Half-Sovereign Proof – Charles III
The 2024 Gold Half-Sovereign Proof shows the definitive head of King Charles III with the reverse of St George. Limited Edition mintage is 1,250.
2023 Five Pound 75th Birthday of King Charles III Reverse 2023 Five Pounds – 75th Birthday of King Charles III
A £5 coin commemorating the 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III who was born on 14 November 1948.
2005 Gold Proof Two Pounds Reverse 2005 Gold 2 Pound Coin – Gunpowder Plot
The 2005 Gold Two Pounds coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. Read how back in 1605 there was a failed assassination attempt to kill King James I.
1686 Crown First Bust James II Obverse 1686 Crown – First Bust – James II
Silver crown (5 shillings) of King James II, dated 1686. Edge show regnal date SECVNDO. Minted at the Tower Mint, London. Variants can have stops or no stops.
1688 Guinea James II Obverse 1688 Guineas – James II
1688 Gold Guinea of James II (written on coin as IACOBVS II). Second bust. Tower Mint, London. The Reverse is four crowned shields cruciform with sceptres in angles.
2024 Gold Sovereign Proof Charles III Reverse 2024 Gold Sovereign Proof – Charles III
The first definitive gold sovereign of King Charles III, which pairs the King's portrait with the famous Benedetto Pistrucci depiction of St George and the Dragon.
1344-1351 Penny York Edward III Obverse 1344-1351 Penny – Edward III – Third Coinage – York Mint
1344-1351 Penny - Edward III - Third Coinage - York Mint
1695 Half-Guinea Obverse 1695 Half-Guinea – William III
William III Gold Half-Guinea, minted at the Tower Mint, London in 1695. Diameter 21mm. The Obverse shows a portrait of William III (in Latin as GVLIELMVS III).
1310-1314 Penny Class XI Bury St Edmunds Edward II Obverse 1310-1314 Penny Class XI Bury St. Edmunds – Edward II
Silver Penny of King Edward II, minted at the Bury St. Edmunds Mint around 1310-1314. Class XI. Edward ruled from 1307 until he was deposed in 1327. He had a controversial reign.
1678 Guinea Charles II Reverse 1678 Guinea – Charles II
The reverse shows a crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. The coin shows the designs of John Roettier.
68AD Sestertius Galba Obverse 68AD Sestertius – Galba
Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Galba minted in 68AD at the Rome Mint. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage.
1902 Half-Sovereign Edward VII Reverse 1902 Half-Sovereign – Edward VII
The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign is the first of the reign of King Edward VII. The reverse designer's initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) do not appear in the exergue of the 1902 but were added in 1904.
1707 Sixpence Proof Post Union E Anne Obverse 1707 Sixpence Post-Union Proof Edinburgh Mint – Anne
An extremely rare proof Ediburgh sixpence of Queen Anne. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.
1808 Half-Guinea George III Obverse 1808 Half-Guinea ‘Military Type’ – George III
The Half-Guinea minted 1804-1813 (SCBC 3737) featured the same bust design as the 'Military' Guinea, so-called as it was used by the British government to pay the army for fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.
2023 Fifty Pence The Snowman Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Fifty Pence The Snowman Silver Proof – Charles III
For the sixth time the Royal Mint continues its tradition of Christmas coins with the 2023 version of The Snowman, this time with The Snowman’s key theme of friendship. Obverse is Charles III.
1935 Silver Threepence George V Reverse 1935 Silver Threepence – George V
Silver (0.500) Threepence of King George V. Fourth Issue (1927-1936). The reverse no longer looks like the Maundy threepence, it has three oak sprigs and three acorns.
1671 Crown Charles II Obverse 1671 Crown – Charles II
After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth. Charles II returned in 1660 and the British Monarchy was restored. The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.
1902 Half-Sovereign Matt Proof Edward VII Obverse 1902 Half-Sovereign Matt Proof – Edward VII
Besides the 1902 Bullion Half-sovereign, this Matt Proof half-sovereign was also minted. The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first half-sovereign in the reign of King Edward VII.
158AD 159AD Denarius Antoninus Pius Standing Reverse 158AD-159AD Denarius – Antoninus Pius / Standing
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint in 158AD or 159AD. The Reverse shows the Emperor standing, sacrificing from a patera (a shallow libation bowl) above a tripod.
1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Obverse CC-NNC-NMAH 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar
The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar was the second USA dollar coin to be minted (after the 1794 version).
1912 H Penny George V Exergue 1912 H Penny – George V
The 1912H Penny, minted by Heaton & Sons in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1912 pennies with the exception of the 'H' mint mark.
1918 KN Penny George V Exergue 1918 KN Penny – George V
The Kings Norton 1918KN Penny, minted by the Kings Norton Metal Co in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1918 pennies with the exception of the 'KN' mint mark.
2023 Penny Charles III Reverse 2023 Penny – Definitive Design – Charles III
The first King Charles III One Penny definitive design for circulation. The Reverse of the 2023 1p design shows a hazel dormouse.
Edgar Bertram Mackennal Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931)
Bertram Mackennal was a coin designer, known especially for the portrait and other coin designs of King George V.
1919 Gold Sovereign Canada Reverse 1919 Gold Sovereign Canada – George V
A small 'C' just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint, Canada. Mintage was low at 135,957.
2023 Two Pound Definitive Reverse 2023 Two Pound Definitive Design – Charles III
The first King Charles III £2 definitive design for circulation. Definitives are the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency. Unlike commemoratives (which are usually one-off designs), definitive designs stay the same for years or even decades.
1671 Half-Crown Charles II Obverse 1671 Half-Crown – Charles II Third Bust
Milled silver half-crown of Charles II, Third Bust. The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre.
2016 Sovereign Proof Obverse 2016 Gold Sovereign Proof
To commemorate her majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016, James Butler created a new portrait just for that year. This is also known as the Butler Effigy sovereign.
2023 One Pound Charles III Reverse 2023 One Pound Coin – Charles III
The first one pound coin of the reign of King Charles III. Released October 2023.
2023-W American Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Reverse 2023-W Silver Eagle Proof – West Point
The 2023W Silver Eagle Proof is minted at the West Point Mint and carries a 'W' mint mark to the right of the eagle. Diameter 1.598 inches (40.60 mm).
2000 50 pence Public Libraries 2000 50 Pence Coin – Public Libraries
2000 was the 150th Anniversary of the Public Libraries Act 1850. The reverse, designed by Mary Milner Dickens, shows the turning pages of a book.
1897 Gold Sovereign Sydney Reverse 1897 Gold Sovereign Sydney
The small 'S' just above the date shows this coin was minted by the Royal Mint at the Sydney Mint in New South Wales, Australia.
1882 Sovereign Melbourne Reverse 1882 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – Shield
This sovereign was made in Australia, in the Melbourne Mint. On the Reverse see there is a small 'M' below the shield. The Obverse shows a young head portrait of Victoria by William Wyon.
1901 Penny Obverse 1901 Penny – Victoria
The Veiled or Old Head Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. The Old Head portrait on the penny ran 1895-1901, although silver and gold coins used it from the diamond jubilee in 1893.
1820 Gold Sovereign Obverse 1820 Gold Sovereign
The 1820 Gold Sovereign was the last sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George III.
1941 Silver Threepence George VI Reverse 1941 Silver Threepence – George VI
Brass threepences were also minted in 1941, the silver threepences were only minted after 1941 for colonial issue. The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray, shows a shield on a rose.
1937 Brass Threepence George VI Reverse 1937 Brass Threepence – George VI
The 12-sided (dodecagonal) 'thruppenny bit' was made from Nickel-Brass and weighed 6.80g (about 5 times heavier than the silver threepence) with diameter 21.74mm.
187AD Denarius of Emperor Commodus Obverse 187AD Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus / Fortuna
Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus, minted around 187AD/188AD at the Rome mint. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, standing, facing left, holding a rudder set on a globe.
2012 Gold Sovereign BU Reverse 2012 Gold Sovereign Bullion – Elizabeth II
Changes to the Reverse design of a gold sovereign are rare, but as 2012 was Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years of reign, the Sovereign did feature a new reverse design for that year only.
2023 Five Pound Mary Seacole Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Five Pounds – Mary Seacole – Silver Proof
£5 coin celebrating Mary Seacole (1805-1881). Mary was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit (posthumously) in 1990. In 2003 the Every Generation website voted her 'The Greatest Black Briton'.
2023 Gold Fifty Pence The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Gold Fifty Pence The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Charles III
2023 Gold 50p The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which is the best known book from the The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. It was published in 1950 and has sold about 120 million copies.
181AD Denarius of Emperor Commodus Liberalitas Obverse 181AD Denarius of Emperor Commodus / Liberalitas
Silver Denarius of Commodus, minted around 1871AD at the Rome mint. Obverse shows the laureate head of Commodus. The Reverse shows the Goddess Liberalitas
1594-1596 Shilling Elizabeth I Sixth Issue Obverse 1594-1596 Shilling – Elizabeth I (Sixth Issue)
Elizabeth I silver (0.925) shilling, struck 1594-1596 at the Tower (London) Mint. Sixth issue. The head classification (6B) is guided by whether the ear is covered or not.
John Roettiers John (Jan) Roettiers, Medallist (1631-1703)
John Roettiers was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint 1670-1698.
2023 Fifty Pence The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Silver Proof Reverse 2023 Fifty Pence The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Charles III
A 50p coin celebrating the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the best known book from the The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. It was published in 1950 and has sold about 120 million copies.
1204 Penny John 1349 class 4c London Obverse 1204 Penny – John – class 4c London
Silver Penny struck in the reign of King John (although carries the name of his Father King Henry II) minted around 1204 at the London mint of moneyer Fulke. Class 4c.
2024 1oz Gold Proof Tudor Beasts BU Seymour Unicorn Reverse 2024 Seymour Unicorn 1oz Gold Proof – Royal Tudor Beasts – Charles III
This One Ounce 999.9 Gold Proof coin features the Seymour Unicorn, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
2024 Five Pound Tudor Beasts BU Seymour Unicorn Reverse 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts £5 coin BU – Seymour Unicorn – Charles III
The Seymour Unicorn Five pound coin was the fifth to be released in the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
2017 50 Pence Coin Sir Isaac Newton Reverse 2017 50 Pence Coin – Sir Isaac Newton
Besides being one of the most famous scientists in history, Newton was also made Master of the Mint in 1699. 2017 was the 375th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727).
1906 Florin Reverse 1906 Florin – Edward VII
1906 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. Obverse and Reverse by G W de Saulles.
2016 Two Pound Coin Shakespeare Comedies Reverse 2016 Two Pound Coin – Shakespeare Comedy
A three-coin series was released in 2016 marking the 400th Anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare. This coin is 'Shakespeare Comedies'. Reverse designed by John Bergdahl.
1691 Crown William and Mary Obverse 1691 Crown William and Mary
The 1691 Crown William and Mary. The edge has the regnal year which for this coin may be TERTIO or TERTTIO. Another variant is I/E in legend. Minted at the Tower Mint, London.
2022 1oz Gold Maid Marian Reverse 2022 1oz Gold Bullion £100 – Maid Marian
The second coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series follows on from Robin Hood with Maid Marian.
1820 Crown George III LX Edge Year Reverse 1820 Crown George III LX Edge Year
1820 Crown George III LX Edge Year: This design was minted 1818-1820 ('Last' or 'New' coinage). Production used Matthew Boulton and James Watt created steam-powered machines.
1944 Threepence Reverse 1944 Threepence – George VI
The 12-sided (dodecagonal) 'thruppenny bit' of 1944 was actually minted by an auxiliary mint at Pinewood Studios in London, as the Royal Mint decided to move some facilities out of London for fear of bombing during the War.
2023 Star Wars Darth Vader 1oz Gold Proof Reverse 2023 Star Wars 1oz Gold Proof £100 – Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine
The One Ounce Gold Proof version of the 2023 Darth Vader coin. This is the second coin of the Star Wars collection from the Royal Mint and features Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine.
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence Darth Vader Reverse 2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Silver Proof
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Silver Proof
991-997 Penny Ethelred II Lincoln Mint Obverse 991 Penny – Aethelred II Lincoln
Silver Penny of Anglo-Saxon King Aethelred II (also known as Ethelred the Unready). Minted 991-997 at the Lincoln mint of moneyer Theodgeld. Crux type.
1908 Gold Half-Eagle 5 Dollar Indian Head Reverse 1908 Gold Half-Eagle 5 Dollar – Indian Head
1908 USA Gold Half Eagle $5 coin. 0.900 fine gold (about 21.6 carats). Diameter 21.60mm, weighs 8.35g. These coins were minted between 1908 and 1929.
35AD 36AD As Tiberius Obverse 35AD As – Tiberius
Silver As of Emperor Tiberius, struck at the Rome Mint around 35AD-36AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Tiberius facing left. Legend is 'TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII'.
2023 Silver Sixpence Reverse 2023 Silver Sixpence – Charles III
Despite no longer being legal tender, the Royal Mint produces a new sixpence coin regularly for collectors. This is the 2023 Silver Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III, honouring the year of the King's Coronation.
2023 Gold Sixpence Reverse 2023 Gold Sixpence – Charles III
This is the 2023 Gold Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III and honouring the year of the King's Coronation.
1936 Half-Crown Reverse 1936 Half Crown
This was the last half-crown of George V's reign. The Reverse shows a quartered shield of arms with crowned royal cyphers each side by George Kruger Gray. Silver content is 50%.
2018 Silver Britannia Proof Reverse 2018 Silver Britannia Proof
The Reverse, beautifully designed by David Lawrence, shows a classical Britannia in helmet. The Obverse shows the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
1994 Sovereign Proof Obverse 1994 Gold Sovereign – Proof
Only Proof Gold Sovereigns were issued in 1994, no bullion sovereigns were minted. Queen Elizabeth II's third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
1893 Gold Sovereign Obverse 1893 Gold Sovereign London
1893 was the first year of the 'Old Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock RA. This portrait was used until Victoria's death in 1901.
2020 Fifty Pence Piglet Colour Reverse 2020 50 Pence Coin – Winnie the Pooh: Piglet (Colour)
The third coin to be released in the Royal Mint's Winnie the Pooh 9-coin Collection and shows Piglet blowing a dandelion while a friendly bee buzzes around.
2023 Two Pounds 1oz Silver Proof JRR Tolkien Reverse 2023 Two Pounds 1oz Silver Proof JRR Tolkien
One ounce Silver Proof £2 coin to commemorate JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was Professor of Anglo-Saxon and later Professor of English Language and Literature, both at Oxford University.
2024 1oz Gold Proof Year of the Dragon Reverse 2024 1oz Gold Proof Year of the Dragon – Charles III
2024 One Ounce Gold proof Lunar Year of the Dragon. If you were born in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940 or 1928 then you could be in the Year of the Dragon
1908 Sixpence Edvard VII Reverse 1908 Sixpence – Edward VII
Silver (0.925) sixpence of King Edward VII. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 2.83g. SCBC: 3983. The design was used 1902-1910.
1758 Sixpence George II Obverse 1758 Sixpence – George II
Silver sixpence of King George II. There are a couple of anomalies to look for. There are some coins with a DEI error. There are also 1758/7 overstrikes. The Obverse shows the old laureated and draped bust of King George II.
1651 Shilling Commonwealth Obverse 1651 Shilling – Commonwealth
A silver shilling minted at the Tower (London) mint. Article explains about Commonwealth coins. This coin has been cleaned and is starting to re-tone again.
2023 1oz Gold Proof Morgan le Fay Reverse 2023 1oz Gold Proof – Morgan le Fay
The third coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series showing characters from Arthurian legend is Morgan le Fay. This is the one ounce gold proof coin, denominated as £100.
2023 Two Pounds Silver Proof Morgan le Fay Reverse 2023 1oz Silver Proof Two Pounds – Morgan le Fay
The third coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series showing characters from Arthurian legend is Morgan le Fay. This is the one ounce silver proof coin, denominated as £2.
66AD As Emperor Nero Obverse 66AD As – Nero
Ancient Roman Empire As, minted in 66AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. Struck at the mint at Lugdunum in Gaul.
1817 Sovereign Obverse 1817 Gold Sovereign
The 1817 sovereign was the first modern gold sovereign to be issued. King George III’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon is depicted on the reverse.
2023 Charles III Coronation 50p Circulation Obverse 2023 Charles III Coronation 50p – Circulation
The second King Charles III 50p issued for CIRCULATION was released on 10 August 2023. It has the same reverse as the 2023 Charles III Coronation 50p but obverse shows the UNCROWNED portrait.
997-1003 Penny AEthelred II London 1151 Obverse 997-1003 Penny – AEthelred II London
Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred II, struck about 997-1003 at the London Mint of Moneyer Eadwine. Long Cross type. Latin Legend "+ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLOI".
1066 Penny William I Bonnet Type Aegelric Obverse 1066 Penny – William I (William the Conqueror) Bonnet Type
Silver penny of William the Conqueror, struck around 1066 at the London Mint of moneyer Aegelric. The Obverse shows a facing crowned and diademed bust of King William I with two fillets to sides. This is known as the Bonnet Type (BMC 2).
2019 10 Pence D Reverse 2019 10 Pence Coin – D – Double Decker Bus
The 'D' coin in the Quintessentially British A-Z 10p Coins collection is a Double Decker Bus. Although often thought of as an iconic London symbol, double decker buses are common all around Britain.
2023 Coronation Silver Britannia Bullion Charles III Obverse 2023 Coronation Silver Britannia Bullion 1oz – Charles III
A one ounce 999 Silver bullion Britannia coin to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The Obverse shows the crowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Mintage is limited to 200,000.
1601-1602 Halfcrown Elizabeth I Obverse 1601-1602 Halfcrown – Elizabeth I
Silver Halfcrown of Elizabeth I minted in 1601-1602 at the Tower (London) Mint. Seventh issue. Diameter 35mm. The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, crowned, wearing a ruff and holding a lis-tipped sceptre.
7BC As Augustus Obverse MV.jpg 7BC As – Augustus
Copper As of Emperor Augustus, struck by moneyer P. Lurius Agrippa at the Rome Mint around 7BC. The Obverse shows the bare head of Emperor Augustus facing left. Legend "[CAES]AR AVGVST . PONT MAX [TRIBVNIC POT]".
1860 Farthing – Victoria (Bronze)
The 1860 Queen Victoria Bronze Farthing. Second Young head ('Bun' head). Diameter 20mm. The coin can have a toothed border or beaded border. In 1860 the last of the larger Copper farthings were minted and have the date on the obverse.
1903 Gold Proof Sovereign Melbourne Reverse 1903 Gold Sovereign Melbourne
The 1903 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘M’ just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
2018 Two Pound Coin Frankenstein Reverse 2018 Two Pound Coin – Frankenstein
Marks 200 years of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The reverse, designed by Thomas T. Docherty, shows an ECG monitor style wording of 'Frankenstein'.
1711 Shilling Queen Anne Obverse 1711 Shilling – Queen Anne
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Anne, probably by John Croker (1670-1741) who engraved almost all of the dies for the coins of Queen Anne. In 1711 the coin could show the third or fourth bust.
2023 Ada Lovelace coin 2023 Two Pounds – Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), The Countess of Lovelace, is considered by many as the first computer programmer, despite living many years before the first electronic computers as we know of today.
1923 Florin Reverse 1923 Florin – George V
The florin is a two-shilling coin. In 1923 the silver content was 50%. Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles.
979–985 Penny Ethelred II Ipswich Mint Reverse 979 Penny – Aethered II (Ethelred the Unready) Ipswich
Silver Penny of Aethered II (Ethelred the Unready), minted about 979–985 at the Ipswich mint of moneyer Leofman. This is known as the First Hand type as the Reverse shows the Hand of God (Latin: Manus Dei) descending from the clouds.
1897 Gold Half-Sovereign Victoria Obverse 1897 Gold Half-Sovereign – Victoria
The 1897 Gold Half-Sovereign, London. In 1897, for the first time, a British Monarch had a Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria had ruled for 60 years.
899-924 Penny Edward the Elder Obverse 899 Penny – Edward the Elder
Silver Penny of Edward the Elder, minted between 899-924 by Moneyer Tila in East Anglia. Diameter 22mm, weight 1.71g. Bust Diademed (BD) type (BMC iii). Legend EΛDVVEΛRD REX.
1893 USA Half Dollars Columbian Exposition Reverse 1893 World Columbian Exposition USA Half Dollar
Only minted in 1892 and 1893, these 90% silver commemorative coins were intended as a way to raise money for the 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago but subsequently the coins were released for circulation at face value.
2023 Gold 1oz Music Legends The Police Reverse 2023 Gold 1oz Music Legends – The Police
As part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection, the next coin celebrates 'The Police' with this Proof 999.9 fine gold coin.
2005 Gold Proof 50p Johnsons Dictionary Reverse 2005 Gold Proof 50p Coin – Johnsons Dictionary
2005 was the 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. The fifty pence coin shows part of the definition of the words '50 Pence'.
1602 Halfgroat Elizabeth I Obverse 1602 Halfgroat – Elizabeth I
The 1602 Halfgroat of Queen Elizabeth I. The Halfgroat (2 pence, a Groat being 4 pence) was minted at the Tower (London) Mint. The two pellets to the right are a mark of value (2 pence).
1893 Gold Half-Sovereign Victoria Obverse 1893 Gold Half-Sovereign – Victoria
The 1893 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first year of the 'Old Head' or 'Vieiled' Head portrait of Queen Victoria. This portrait (by Thomas Brock) was used until Victoria's death in 1901.
1881 Halfcrown Victoria Obverse 1881 Halfcrown – Victoria
The 1881 Silver halfcrown of Queen Victoria. Young head coinage (1838-1887). Type A5. The Obverse shows a Young Head, uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon. Reverse is a crowned shield.
1902 Sovereign Sydney Obvers 1902 Gold Sovereign Sydney
1902 saw the first gold sovereign coins in the reign of King Edward VII, this one from the Sydney Mint in Australia. King Edward VII’s portrait is by George W. de Saulles.
880 Penny Alfred the Great London Tilwine Obverse 880 Penny – Alfred the Great (Tilwine)
Silver penny of King Alfred the Great struck about 880 by moneyer Tilwine in London. Known as a London monogram type. Obverse shows a diademed and draped bust facing right with legend: ÆLFR ED REX.
165AD Denarius Lucius Verus Parthian captive Reverse 165AD Denarius – Lucius Verus / Parthian captive
Silver Denarius of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, minted in 165AD at the Rome mint. Lucius had run a successful campaign in the East against the Parthians and this coin shows a Parthian captive on the reverse.
1866 Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head Shield Reverse 1866 Gold Sovereign – Victoria
You can see the die number on the reverse in the space below the wreath (on this coin die is number 45). SCBC: 3853. There is a variant with an overdate of 6/5.
1920 Halfcrown George V Reverse 1920 Halfcrown – George V
In 1920 there were two variants. The coin was initially minted with deep engraving (4021) but the latter coins were recut with a shallow portrait (4021A).
1816 Half-Crown Proof George III Reverse 1816 Half-Crown Proof George III
George III Silver Half-Crown dated 1816, Proof version. London Mint. Reverse is a crowned and collared coat-of-arms.
1816 Half-Crown George III Reverse 1816 Half-Crown George III
George III Silver Half-Crown dated 1816. London Mint. Circulation coin. Reverse is a crowned and collared coat-of-arms.
97AD Gold Aureus Nerva Concordia Exercituum Obverse 97AD Gold Aureus – Nerva / Concordia Exercituum
Gold Aureus of Emperor Nerva, minted around 97AD. The Reverse shows clasped right hands holding an Aquila. The symbol of two clasped hands over an army standard shows the unity between the Emperor and the Roman Army.
168AD Denarius Lucius Verus Aequitas Obverse 168AD Denarius – Lucius Verus / Aequitas
Silver Denarius of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, minted in 168AD at the Rome mint. The Obverse shows the laureated head of Lucius Verus facing right.
1549 Shilling Edward VI Canterbury Obverse 1549 Shilling – Edward VI (Canterbury 2468)
Silver Shilling of Edward VI, the boy King (in 1549 he was aged about 12), struck at the Canterbury mint with mint mark "t". Dated (on reverse) 1549 in Roman Numerals.
2023 Fifty Pence Star Wars R2D2 C3PO Reverse 2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence R2-D2 and C-3PO
The Star Wars collection from the Royal Mint celebrates one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The series starts with R2-D2 and C-3PO.
1913 Gold Proof Sovereign Melbourne 1913 Gold Sovereign Melbourne
The 1913 George V Sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George. A small 'M' just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia.
137AD Denarius Emperor Hadrian for Aelius Obverse 137AD Denarius – Emperor Hadrian for Aelius
Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian for Aelius, minted at the Rome Mint in 137AD. Aelius was adopted by Hadrian in 136AD and named heir to the throne but died before he was made Emperor on January 138 AD, aged just 36.
69AD Denarius Vitellius with his children Reverse 69AD Denarius – Vitellius / with his children
Denarius of the Roman Emperor Vitellius, struck in 69AD at the Rome Mint. The Reverse shows the children of Vitellius. His son, Vitellius Germanicus on the left facing his daughter Vitellia on the right.
2023 Five Pounds Shirley Bassey Unc Charles III Reverse 2023 Five Pounds – Shirley Bassey
As part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection, this coin celebrates the career of the Welsh singer Dame Shirley Bassey.
1016 Penny King Cnut (Canute) Lincoln Mint Reverse 1017 Halfpenny King Cnut (Canute) Lincoln Mint
This coin of the Anglo-Saxon King Cnut (often known as King Canute) was cut from a penny with a 'voided' long cross (the cross had 2 lines with a gap in between to facilitate cutting).
1945 Florin Reverse 1945 Florin – George VI
The 1945 Florin (2 shillings) of King George VI. The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray (initials KG below leaves), shows a crowned Tudor rose with thistle and shamrock to sides. Date and denomination in legend. King's Initials, G R, below.
1743 Crown Reverse 1743 Crown – George II
The 1743 Silver Crown of King George II, dated 1743. The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields with roses in angles. The roses indicate the coin was minted with bullion from mines in the West of England.
2023 Fifty Pence Windrush Generation Colour Charles III Reverse 2023 Fifty Pence Windrush Generation
The 2023 Fifty Pence Windrush Generation of Charles III. 50p coin minted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation.
2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation 4-Coin Set of King Charles III 2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation 4-Coin Set of King Charles III
The 2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation 4-Coin Set of King Charles III includes 2023 Gold Double Sovereign (Gold Two-Pound), Sovereign, half-sovereign and quarter-sovereign.
997-1003 Penny AEthelred II Obverse 997-1003 Penny – AEthelred II Canterbury
997-1003 Penny - AEthelred II Canterbury
1811 3 Shilling Token Type 1 Reverse 1811 Three Shilling coin of George III (Type 1)
The Three Shilling coin was a Bank of England Issue Bank Token issued when the Royal Mint had suspended mintage of crown coins due to the Napoleonic wars. Three shillings coins were minted 1811-1816 (type 1 between 1811-12 and type 2 1812-1816). While unusual they are not that rare.
2023 Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III Obverse 2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation of King Charles III
Proof Gold Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023.
2023 Five Pounds Pride of England Charles III Reverse 2023 Five Pounds Pride of England – Charles III
A £5 coin to commemorate the England’s Lionesses, the successful England women’s football team. The Reverse, by Norman Sillman, shows the classic Three Lions design which was originally used on the 1997 one-pound coin.
2023 Fifty Pence NHS 75 Years Charles III Reverse 2023 Fifty Pence NHS 75 Years Charles III
50p coin minted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, which was created in 1948. The Reverse, by Alice Lediard, shows words that honour the work of the NHS.
1916 Sovereign Sydney Reverse 1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
The Reverse, by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows St George on horseback slaying the Dragon with a sword. On the floor to the left is a broken spear from an earlier attack. Just above the date is the letter 'S' indicating the Sydney mint. Artist's initials (B.P.) to the right.