Month: November 2023

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 (milled) - 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.