Month: April 2026

1847 Crown - Victoria (Crowned Shield) 1847 Crown – Victoria (Crowned Shield) - Reverse shows an ornate crowned shield. Regnal date on edge in Roman numerals XI with cinquefoil stops. 0.925 Sterling Silver.
1847 Gothic Crown Obverse 1847 Crown – Gothic Crown – Victoria - The 1847 Gothic Crown is one of the most beautiful coins ever minted. They are quite rare as only 8,000 were minted. The Gothic Portrait was designed by William Wyon.
1845 Crown Reverse 1845 Crown - The Reverse shows a crowned shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Edge has regnal year in Roman figures (IX, 9th year of reign).
1821 Crown George IV Obverse 1821 Crown – George IV - This was the first year of George IV Crowns. There are several variants with the edge saying SECUNDO or TERTIO. Proof coins were also minted.
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.
1718 Crown George I Obverse 1718 Crown – George I - The 1718 crown coin is an overstrike of the 1716 crown coin which means the '8' is stamped over the '6' in the date. It's less expensive for the Mint to modify dies to do this for small batches as there is no need to create totally new dies.
1687 Crown James II Reverse MV 1687 Crown – Second Bust – James II - 1687 Crown (5 shillings) of King James II minted at the Tower Mint, London. The Reverse is four crowned shields. Date divided.
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.
1662 Crown Charles First Bust Rose Below Milled Roettier Obverse 1662 Crown Charles II (First Bust, 3350) - The coin was milled using the new machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint. There are many variations of this coin including different hair styles and length.
1656 Crown Commonwealth Reverse 1656 Crown Commonwealth / Oliver Cromwell - The 1656 Silver Crown minted during the period of the Commonwealth/Oliver Cromwell. Minted at the Tower (London) Mint in 1656.