1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
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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.
Month: March 2024
1916 Gold Sovereign Sydney George V
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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)
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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
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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 Star Wars 1oz Gold Proof £100 – R2-D2 and C-3PO
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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 50 Pence Coin – WWF
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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 – Victoria
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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
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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 – Elizabeth II
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Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind'.