Month: July 2023
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence R2-D2 and C-3PO
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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 Sovereign Melbourne
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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
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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
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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.