Month: December 2023
1936 Wreath Crown – George V
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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
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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 1/10oz Gold Bullion Coin
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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 – Edward VII
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1902 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.
2023 Gold Proof 1oz – The Lion and The Eagle – Charles III
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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 Myths and Legends – Robin Hood – 1oz Silver proof £2 – Charles III
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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 Pound Coin – Christmas Tree
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This was the 2017 Royal Mint Christmas Coin.The Reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, shows a large and well decorated Christmas tree.
1872/1 Gold Sovereign – Melbourne 2/1 Overdate
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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.
Royal Mint Christmas 1g Gold Bullion Bar
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A Royal Mint one gram bullion bar, minted especially for Christmas. Contains 1.00g (0.032 Troy ounce) of 999.9 gold.