CoinParade Database of Coins We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion The 2025 Gold Sovereign Bullion will be the final year that the Royal Mint produces the sovereign in rose gold, opting to move future production away from the red-hued metal to the more traditional yellow gold.
2025 Gold Sovereign Shield Proof This 2025 Gold Sovereign Proof commemorates the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen's Shield design.
2025 Gold Sovereign St George Proof This 2025 Gold Sovereign Proof features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic portrayal of St George and the Dragon. Limited Edition mintage is low at 2,025.
2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 1oz Silver Proof £2 2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 1oz Silver Proof £2. Weight 31.21g of 999 fine silver.
2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 50p Silver Proof Colour 2024 Harry Potter Black Lake 50p, a Silver Proof Colour coin depicting a scene from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
2024 Sixpence – Silver – Charles III The 2024 Sixpence. Despite no longer being legal tender, the Royal Mint produces a new sixpence coin regularly for collectors, especially around Christmas.
2002 American Silver Eagle The 2002 American Silver Eagle, a one-Troy ounce 99.9% silver coin. Reverse shows a heraldic eagle by John Mercanti.
2020 Five Pound Coin – Tower of London: The Royal Mint The Royal Mint was housed at the Tower of London from 1279 until 1812, referred to as The Tower Mint. This coin is the third coin in the 2020 Tower of London Collection.
2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof Colour – Charles III The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof Colour is the first coin in a collection from the Royal Mint called 'Ice Age Giants'.
2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof – Charles III The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof - Charles III. Limited Edition mintage of the Steppe Mammoth 50p Silver Proof is just 500.
2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof – Charles III The 2024 Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof. Limited Edition mintage of the Steppe Mammoth 50p Gold Proof is just 35.
21AD-22AD Dupondius – Tiberius The 21AD-22AD Dupondius, Emperor Tiberius. SC means senatus consultum, or 'by decree of the Senate' so the coin was an official issue.
1901 Gold Sovereign Melbourne The 1901 Melbourne Sovereign shows Queen Victoria’s Old head (also known as the Widow head or Vieled head), designed by Thomas Brock RA.
2020 Gold Sovereign BU – Elizabeth II The 2020 Gold Sovereign BU is an improved strike on the bullion version, but not quite as good as a proof version. Carries the George III royal cypher mint mark.
1551 Crown – Edward VI The 1551 Crown shows King Edward VI on horseback with the date below. 'Fine Silver' Issue. The King would have been about 14 years old at the time.
2024 The Snowman 50p Silver Proof The 2024 The Snowman 50p Silver Proof is the seventh time the Royal Mint has continued its tradition of Christmas coins.
2024 George Michael 1oz Silver Proof – Music Legends – Charles III The 2024 George Michael 1oz Silver Proof was the fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series.
1838 Gold Sovereign – Victoria The 1838 sovereign was the first sovereign to be issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. The reverse features a crowned shield.
1835 Third-Farthing – William IV 1835 Copper Third-Farthing, King William IV. Although this coin was minted by the Royal Mint in London, the coin itself was intended for circulation in Malta.
2021 Gold Sovereign – Bullion coin Intended as an investment coin, the 2021 Bullion Sovereign is one of the lowest cost ways to buy gold; the bonus is that you get a real sovereign!
1757 Sixpence – George II The 1757 George II Silver Sixpence. The Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields, Garter star at centre, Legend around with date at top.
1918 Gold Sovereign Melbourne The 1918 Gold Sovereign, George V. Just above the date is the letter 'M' indicating the Melbourne mint.
1914 Florin – George V The 1914 George V Florin Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles. Edge is reeded.
List of Edward III Groats List of Edward III Groats (four pence coin) with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
125AD Dupondius – Hadrian Orichalcum Dupondius of Emperor Hadrian. Orichalcum is a gold-coloured bronze alloy used by the Roman Empire on several coins.
1895 Crown – Victoria The 1895 Crown Obverse shows the Old Head (Veiled Head) portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Thomas Brock. Edge inscribed with the Regnal date
2022 Piedfort Gold Sovereign Proof – Elizabeth II The 2022 Gold Sovereign Piedfort version is twice the weight (15.98g) and about twice the thickness of the standard 2022 gold sovereign.
69AD Denarius – Vitellius / Victory Silver Denarius of Emperor Vitellius struck in 69AD at the Rome Mint. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Emperor Vitellius facing right.
1677 Half-Crown – Charles II Fourth Bust The 1677 Half-Crown is an early milled silver half-crown of King Charles II. Fourth bust. The Reverse is by the famous engraver John Roettier.
1849 Gold Sovereign – Victoria The 1849 Gold Sovereign of Queen Victoria was minted by the Royal Mint in London (no mint mark). Second (Large) Head. SCBC 3852C.
1821 Gold Sovereign George IV The 1821 sovereign was the first sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George IV. Reverse is Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon.
37AD-38AD Sestertius – Gaius (Caligula) Bronze Sestertius of Emperor Gaius, who is also known as Caligula. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Gaius facing left.
2019 Gold Sovereign Proof Prince Albert mint mark The 2019 Gold Sovereign Proof with Prince Albert mint mark. Limited Edition of 650 to honour the 200th anniversary of Prince Albert’s birth.
2025 Queens Panther 1oz Silver Proof £2 Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther 1oz Silver Proof £2 of King Charles III. The Queens Panther is the seventh coin to be released in the series.
2025 Queens Panther 1oz Gold Proof £100 Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther 1oz Gold Proof of King Charles III. The one ounce gold proof coin has a Limited Edition 200.
2025 Queens Panther Five Pounds BU Charles III The 2025 Queens Panther £5 BU, King Charles III, is the seventh coin to be released in the Royal Tudor Beasts series.
2022 Gold Sovereign Platinum Jubilee Celebration – Elizabeth II The 2022 Gold Sovereign Platinum Jubilee Celebration of Elizabeth II : Issued 70 years to the day when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952.
List of Commodus Roman List of Emperor Commodus Roman coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1881 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – St George 1881 Gold Sovereign Melbourne - St George: 1881 Gold sovereigns have many variations. They can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can - in the same year - have combinations of St George or Shield backs.
List of William III Halfcrowns List of William III Halfcrowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Charles III The 2025 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof £2 contains 31.21g of 9999 Silver, has a diameter 38.61mm and a proof finish. Limited Edition is 3,888.
2025 Year of the Snake £5 UNC The 2025 Year of the Snake £5 UNC. The Reverse, by Chris Costello, shows a snake. Legend "YEAR OF THE SNAKE 2025".
2022 Gold Quarter Ounce Proof – Harry Potter 2022 Harry Potter Gold 1/4oz. Dated 2022 to mark the 25th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
2018 1oz Silver Coin – Trafalgar Square 2018 Trafalgar Square 1oz Silver. This is a one ounce silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint's Landmarks of Britain collection. It is a Britannia-style coin, diameter 38.61mm and 999 fine silver.
2017 Silver Britannia Proof This was the 20th anniversary of the Silver Britannia so there is a small trident with a 20 in the prongs on the right as a special mint mark.
1660-1662 Groat Charles II. Third Issue. Charles II Groat (4 pence coin) minted 1660-1662 at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint, London). Third Issue. "IIII" is a mark of value showing four pence.
2022 1oz Silver Proof HM Queen Elizabeth II – Charles III The 2022 1oz Silver Proof HM Queen Elizabeth II - Charles III. Memorial 1oz 999 Silver Proof coin minted to honour her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
List of King Edward III Pennies List of Edward III Pennies with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1668 Gold Five Guinea Charles II (First Bust, Elephant, 3329) The 1668 Five Guinea of King Charles II. There is a small elephant under the bust that indicates the gold came from the African Company. Rare.
2008 Gold Sovereign Proof – Elizabeth II 2008 Gold Sovereign of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
1666 Crown – Charles II (Second Bust, 3355) You can also find the 1666 Crown with an elephant below the bust (SCBC 3356) and they are more expensive.
List of Elizabeth II Silver Britannias List of Elizabeth II Silver Britannias with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1663 Crown – Charles II (First Bust) 1663 also saw two pattern coins by Thomas Simon. Known as the "Petition" crown and the "Reddite' crown. They are extremely rare and could fetch more £500,000.
1679 Crown – Charles II (Third Bust) 1679 Silver Crown (5 Shillings) of King Charles II. The Third Bust is larger than the Second Bust.
1988 Half-Sovereign – Proof The 1988 Half-Sovereign - Proof. Queen Elizabeth II's third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
1660-1669 Threepence – Charles II Silver threepence of King Charles II. Undated, struck between 1660 and 1669 at the Tower Mint in London (Royal Mint), as after that the coins were dated. Hammered.
1667 Crown – Charles II (Second Bust) 1667 Silver Crown (5 Shillings) of King Charles II. The coin was milled using the machinery of Peter Blondeau at the Tower Mint (Royal Mint in London).
List of Queen Victoria Florins List of Queen Victoria Florins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
List of Elizabeth II Crowns List of Elizabeth II Crowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
86AD Silver Denarius – Domitian The 86AD Silver Denarius of Emperor Domitian, minted around 86AD (reverse shows IMP XI COS XII) at the Rome Mint.
2024 Gruffalo’s Child 50p Silver Proof The 2024 Gruffalo’s Child 50p was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo’s Child, which was first published in 2004.
1356 Edward III Penny London Mint 4th coinage Series F The 1356 Edward III Penny London Mint 4th coinage Series F. Silver Penny of King Edward III minted at the London Mint.
1823 Gold Sovereign
The 1823 Sovereign is a much sought after coin due to its low mintage. King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
The 1823 Sovereign is a much sought after coin due to its low mintage. King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
2005 One Pound Coin – Menai Straits Bridge The 2005 Menai Straits Bridge £1 coin. The reverse shows the Menai Suspension Bridge surrounded by railing and stanchions, representing Wales.
2019 Two Pounds Year of the Pig 1oz Silver Proof – Elizabeth II The 2019 Two Pounds Year of the Pig 1oz Silver Proof. The Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014.
66AD Sestertius – Nero The 66AD Sestertius of Emperor Nero. It is an Orichalcum Sestertius minted between 54AD and 68AD at the Lugdunum Mint.
1899-O Morgan Dollar The 1899-O Morgan Dollar is minted at the New Orleans branch of the US Mint. There are a large number of 1899-O Morgan Dollars in the market.
2015 Silver Britannia BU The 2015 Silver Britannia BU. The Reverse, by Philip Nathan, shows Britannia standing with trident and shield.
2023 Gold Quarter Oz – Shirley Bassey The 2023 Shirley Bassey Gold Quarter oz, part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection, this coin celebrates the career of Dame Shirley Bassey.
1377-1399 Penny – York – Richard II The 1377 Penny of King Richard II, minted at the York mint. The coin is heavily worn and clipped, and this is typical of the sort of condition that you find of coins of Richard II.
2021 50 Pence Coin – Team GB Silver Proof Colour 2021 50p Team GB Silver Proof was issued to recognise Team GB’s participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, held in 2021 due to COVID.
1895 Gold Sovereign Melbourne 1895 Gold Sovereign, minted at the Melbourne Mint in Australia. This is indicated by a small 'M' just above the date.
1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney – Shield The 1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney, minted by the Royal Mint Sydney Branch, Australia. Mint mark 'S' on reverse below shield.
2020 1oz Silver Bullion £2 – Valiant The 2020 1oz Silver Bullion £2 Valiant is a one troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin minted by the Royal Mint.
2016 50 Pence Coin – Jemima Puddle-Duck The 2016 50 Pence Coin Jemima Puddle-Duck isued as part of the 4-coin series commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Beatrix Potter.
1623 Shilling – James I The 1623 Shilling of King James I was struck between 1623 and 1624. Third coinage. Tower (London) mint. XII indicates 12 pence (one shilling).
2011 Two Pound Coin – Mary Rose The 2011 Mary Rose £2. The Mary Rose is a carrack-type warship of the English Tudor navy of King Henry VIII and was launched in 1511.
2002 Gold Proof Crown Five Pounds – Golden Jubilee The 2002 gold proof £5 'Golden Jubilee' crown was issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
1505-1509 Half-Groat – Henry VII The 1505 Half-Groat of King Henry VII. Silver, struck between 1505 and 1509 at the Tower (London) Mint. The Obverse shows a crowned bust of Henry VII.
1141 Penny – Empress Matilda The 1141 Penny of Empress Matilda aka Empress Maude, was one of the claimants to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. Her 'reign' was 1141-1148.
1205-1207 Penny – John The 1205 Penny King John. Short Cross coinage started in 1180 with Henry II and continued through Richard, John and Henry III. All the coins carry the name HENRICVS.
1900 Halfcrown – Victoria The 1900 Silver halfcrown of Queen Victoria. The Reverse, by Thomas Brock, shows a Crowned quartered shield of arms in a collar.
1911 Gold Sovereign Canada 1911 Gold Sovereign minted at the Canadian Mint. A small ‘C’ just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint.
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.
1900 Gold Sovereign Melbourne 1900 Gold Sovereign Melbourne Mint, shows Queen Victoria’s Old head (also known as the Widow head or Veiled head), designed by Thomas Brock RA.
2008 Silver Britannia BU The 2008 Silver Britannia (£2) BU/Unc shows Britannia standing with a trident and a shield. Britannia's dress artistically transforms into a wave.
2022 Quarter – Maya Angelou The 2021 Maya Angelou Quarter was the first coin in the American Women Quarters™ Program and was released in 3 January 2022.
1544 Groat Henry VIII Second head Laker bust The 1544 Silver Groat of King Henry VIII, showing the Second head Laker bust. Second Coinage. Canterbury.
1344-1351 Edward III Penny London Mint – Third Coinage The 1344-1351 Edward III Silver Penny. Third Coinage, minted at the London Mint. "CVI TAS LON DON" meaning "City of London" is a bit of a giveaway!
1905 Gold Sovereign – London – Edward VII The Obverse shows a portrait of King Edward VII. The engravers initials (just below the head) are "De S" denoting George William De Saulles (1862-1903).
2021 Sir Walter Scott £2 The 2021 Sir Walter Scott £2 commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott who was a novelist, poet, historian, and biographer.
List of Anne Guineas List of Queen Anne Guineas with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
2023 Two Pounds – Edward Jenner BU The 2023 Edward Jenner £2, issued to commemorate Edward Jenner, an English physician. His Smallpox vaccine (the first ever vaccine) saved countless lives.
1712 Guinea – Anne This 1712 Gold Guinea shows the third draped bust of Queen Anne. Minted in the post-union period with Scotland.
1690 Guinea – William and Mary The 1690 Gold Guinea of King William and Queen Mary minted by the Royal Mint. This is the SCBC 3426 and it has a few variants.
193AD Dupondius – Didius Julianus AE (Bronze) Dupondius of Emperor Didius Julianus minted in 193AD. Didius Julianus was the second Emperor in the Year of the Five Emperors (193AD).
1526-1544 Half-Groat – Henry VIII The Silver Half-Groat of King Henry VIII. Second coinage, minted between 1526 and 1544 at the Canterbury Mint under Archbishop William Warham.
1890 Double Florin – Victoria 1890 Queen Victoria Double Florin (four shillings).The Reverse shows four cruciform crowned shields, two for England (3 Lions), Scotland (Single Lion) and Ireland (Harp).
1884 Gold Sovereign – London – Victoria The 1884 Gold Sovereign minted in London shows Queen Victoria's Young Head portrait by William Wyon on the obverse.
1483-1485 Groat – Richard III Rare Silver Groat of King Richard III minted around 1483-1485. The design is essentially the same as his predecessors as is common with Richard III coins.
1789 Half-Guinea – Spade Design – George III The 1789 Half-Guinea designed by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830), shows the Spade design, used between 1787 and 1800.
1937 Penny – George VI The 1937 Penny was the first issue of the George VI pennies. The Obverse shows a portrait of King George VI by Humphrey Paget.
2010 One Pound Coin – London The 2010 London One Pound Coin, one of three versions of the £1 coin released in 2010. This reverse shows the Coat of arms of the City of London, representing England.
2023 Two Pounds 1oz Silver Proof Merlin 2023 Merlin £2 1oz Silver Proof. This was the second coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series
64AD-66AD Sestertius – Nero The 64AD-66AD Sestertius, Emperor Nero. Military manoeuvrers are often shown on Roman Coins. Text on reverse is "DECURSIO" which means 'military manoeuvrer'.
2021 Silver Britannia – 1oz Premium Exclusive BU The 2021 Silver Britannia 1oz Premium Exclusive BU. For the first time, the Premium Exclusive 1oz .999 Silver Britannia has its own design.
1352-1353 Penny Edward III York Mint 4th Coinage Series D King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the York Royal Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.
1352-1353 Penny Edward III Durham Mint 4th Coinage Series D King Edward III Silver Penny minted at the Durham Mint around 1352-1353. Diameter 19mm. 4th coinage, series D.
1715 Guinea – George I The 1715 Guinea of King George I can be found with the Second Laureated Bust or the Third Laureated Bust. The third bust has no hair below the neck truncation.
2016 Two Pound Coin – Shakespeare Tragedy The 2016 Shakespeare Tragedy £2 was part of a three-coin series released in 2016 marking the 400th Anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare.
1714 Queen Anne Guinea The 1714 Queen Anne Guinea has a variant where the two 'A' the "GRATIA" are replaced with inverted 'V'.
1729 Five Guinea EIC – George II The 1729 Five Guinea EIC is a British Gold Coin minted under the reign of George II from gold bought from the East India Company.
2019 UK Silver Proof Coin Set The 2019 UK Silver Proof Coin Set contains 13 coins, all .925 Silver Proof versions of the circulation coins of the same denomination.
2013 Gold 5oz Proof 60th Anniversary Coronation of Elizabeth II The 2013 Gold 5oz Proof was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
1929 Gold Sovereign South Africa The 1929 Gold Sovereign from South Africa Mint has the small letters 'SA' above the date to indicate the sovereign was produced at the Pretoria Mint.
2020 James Bond DB5 Five Pound The 2020 James Bond DB5 £5 shows the Aston Martin DB5. It is overlayed by a giant '0', which will eventually form '007' when added to the other coins in the series.
1711 Queen Anne Guinea This 1711 Gold Guinea shows the third draped bust of Queen Anne. The Third bust only differs slightly from the Second bust, with modifications to the eye and facial expression.
2016 Two Pound Coin – Shakespeare Histories The 2016 Shakespeare Histories £2 coin was part of a three coin series released in 2016 marking the 400th Anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare.
1897-O Quarter Dollar – Barber/Liberty Head The 1897-O Barber Quarter Dollar (25 cents) also known as the Liberty Head Quarter, was designed by Charles E Barber as part of the Barber coinage 1892-1916.
1887 Gold 5 Pound Coin – Victoria The 1887 gold £5 coin was the first ever circulating £5 sovereign. It was issued to mark the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
2004 One Pound Coin – Forth Railway Bridge The 2004 £1 reverse shows the Forth Railway Bridge inside a border of railway tracks, representing Scotland. The design is by Edwina Ellis.
2019 Two Pound Coin – Britannia Standard Reverse The 2019 £2 Reverse, by Antony Dufort, is the standard (non-commemorative) reverse design which has been used since 2015.
2014 First Spouse $10 Gold: 1933-1945 Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was born on 11 October 1884 in New York City. She is the longest serving First Lady.
1896 Penny – Victoria The 1896 Veiled (or Old Head) Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. The Obverse by Thomas Brock was used 1895-1901.
2024 Four Nations £5 2oz Silver Bullion Coin The design was previously used on the 'last round pound' in 2016. The design is by Gregory Cameron, a Welsh Anglican bishop.
2020 Mayflower Gold Proof Two Pound Coin The 2020 Mayflower Gold Proof £2 was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower.
1852 Braided Hair Cent The 1852 Braided Hair Cent and was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.
List of Charles I Halfcrowns List of Charles I Halfcrowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
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.
2020 Gold Britannia Half-Ounce – Proof The 2021 Gold Britannia Half-Ounce Proof. 999.9 (99.99%) gold. The gold content in 1/2 Troy ounce, with a diameter of 27mm.
2021 Royal Albert Hall Five Pound Coin The 2021 Royal Albert Hall £5 coin commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall, an iconic concert hall located in London.
1967 Penny – Elizabeth II The 1967 Bronze Penny of Elizabeth II was the last of the pre-decimal circulation pennies. This is the second issue (words BRITT OMN omitted).
1908 Gold Half-Sovereign Melbourne Edward VII The 1908 Melbourne Half-Sovereign has a small 'M' above the date to indicate the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Australia.
2021 Quarter Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Alabama The 2021 USA Quarter Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Alabama was the final coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.
2020 Five Pound Coin – Year of the Rat BU The 2020 Five Pound Coin for the Lunar Year of the Rat BU: If you were born in 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008 then you are in the Year of the Rat.
116-117AD Sestertius – Trajan The 116AD Sestertius, minted in Rome between 116AD and 117AD during the reign of Emperor Trajan. Read how this was dated by a museum.
1115 Penny – Henry I, Double Inscription Type The 1115 Penny Henry I Silver Penny struck at the Oxford mint of Moneyer AEgelnoth. Very Rare Double Inscription.
1956 Halfcrown The 1956 Halfcrown reverse, by Cecil Thomas, shows a quartered shield of arms, crowned with ER to the sides.
2024 X-Wing 50p Silver Proof Star Wars Iconic Vehicles Charles III The 2024 X-Wing 50p Silver Proof is from the Royal Mint's Star Wars™ Iconic Vehicles collection. The collection consists of the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighter, X-Wing, and the Death Star II.
2024 Royal Tudor Beasts £5 coin BU – Tudor Dragon – Charles III The 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts £5 coin BU of Charles III is a BU Five-Pound coins fthat eatures the Tudor Dragon, part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
List of 10 Pence Coins List of Ten Pence Coins (10p) with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1797 Cartwheel Penny – George III The 1797 Cartwheel Penny is one of the most remarkable coins in British history. Compared to a modern penny it is almost twice the diameter and 8 times heavier!
2004 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set The 2004 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set consists of Gold Five-Pound, Gold Double Sovereign (Gold Two-Pound), Gold Sovereign and Gold Half-Sovereign.
1922 Peace Dollar The 1922 Peace Dollars were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark), Denver ('D') and San Francisco ('S').
2017 Piedfort Gold Sovereign The 2017 Piedfort Gold Sovereign. 2017 was a first for the UK - a double thickness gold sovereign.
1561-1565 Threefarthings – Elizabeth I Hammered Silver Threefarthing coin (three-quarters of a penny) of Queen Elizabeth I, minted about 1561-1565 (the coin is dated but digits are worn).
1829 Gold Sovereign The 1829 Gold Sovereign of King George IV. Note the spelling on the legend as GEORGIUS IV, unlike previous coins which used George IIII.
2018 Two Pound Coin – RAF Centenary Badge The 2018 Two Pound Coin shows the RAF Centenary Badge. Reverse designed by Rhys Morgan. Edge Inscription: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA.
1758 Shilling – George II 1758 Shilling of King George II is probably the most common (and least expensive) of the George II shillings.
2015 First Spouse $10 Gold: 1963-1969 Lady Bird Johnson The 2015 First Spouse $10 Gold shows Lady Bird Johnson (1963-1969). Claudia Taylor "Lady Bird" Johnson was the wife the 36th President Lyndon B. Johnson.
54AD-68AD Sestertius – Nero Sestertius of Emperor Nero, struck between 54AD and 68AD at the Rome mint. The reverse is ROMA, a female deity who personified the Roman Empire.
2019 50 Pence Coin – Peter Rabbit 2019 Peter Rabbit 50p. The Reverse, designed by Emma Noble, shows an image of Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit inside his name PETER RABBIT.
List of Royal Mint Proof Sets List of Royal Mint Proof Sets with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1835 Gold Sovereign The 1835 Gold Sovereign of King William IV shows a crowned shield of the Royal Arms on the reverse of the coin, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
Sixpences List of Sixpences (six pence coins) with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
2018 One Pound Coin – Nations of the Crown The 2018 One Pound Coin reverse shows a Rose, leek, thistle, and shamrock encircled by a coronet which are the Nations of the Crown representing the United Kingdom.
1834 Halfcrown – William IV The 1834 Half Crown. Obverse shows a bare head portrait of King William IV (written on the legend as William IIII) by William Wyon.
1880 Farthing – Victoria The 1880 Bronze Farthing (quarter-penny) of Queen Victoria, The Reverse shows Britannia seated, facing right, holding a shield and trident. Ship and lighthouse in the background.
90AD-91AD Sestertius – Domitian This is possibly an Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Domitian minted 90-91AD. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome.
1962 Gold Sovereign The 1962 Gold Sovereign was the first sov since 1959. No Proof Sovereigns were issued. Queen Elizabeth II’s first portrait, by Mary Gillick, is on the obverse of the coin.
1874 Gold Sovereign London (Shield) The 1874 Gold Sovereign Shield back (St George back was also produced in 1874). Reverse designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
1986 American Silver Eagle The 1986 American Silver Eagle is a One-Troy ounce 99.9% silver bullion coin. Weighs 31.1g with diameter 40.6mm.
1551-1553 Gold Half-Sovereign – Edward VI 1551-1553 Gold Half-Sovereign Gold Half-Sovereign of King Edward VI, minted at the Royal Mint (known as the Tower Mint at the time). Third Period.
1553-1558 Groat – Mary I 1553-1558 Silver Groat (four pence coin) of Queen Mary I. The Reverse is a long cross over a quartered shield.
1087-1100 Penny – William II 1087-1100 Silver Penny of William II. This is the BMC type 2, cross in quatrefoil type. The mint is said to be Ilchester (near Yeovil, Somerset, England). moneyer Lifwine.
2005 Two Pound Coin – End of WW2 2005 Two Pound Coin - End of WW2. 2005 was the 60th anniversary of VE Day - the end of the second World War in 1945 and Victory in Europe.
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s – 1oz Gold Proof – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A One Ounce Gold Proof coin, denominated as £100, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A One Ounce Silver Proof coin, denominated as £2, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
2024 Bond Films of the 2010s – Five Pounds BU – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III A Five Pound (£5) BU coin, the sixth coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2010s".
List of Victoria Double Florins List of Victoria Double Florins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1180 Penny – Henry II Short Cross Type Short Cross Penny of Henry II, Silver, struck around 1180 at London. Moneyer was Fil Aimer, who was an important figure in the introduction of the short cross coinage
2022 1oz Silver Bullion £2 – Little John The third coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series follows on from Robin Hood and Maid Marian with Little John, the good friend of Robin and second-in-command of the Merry Men.
1853 Gold Sovereign – Victoria 1853 Young head sovereign of Queen Victoria. Shield Back. There are a couple of variants to look for (described in the article).
List of Edward II Penny List of Edward II Pennies with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1845 Crown The Reverse shows a crowned shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Edge has regnal year in Roman figures (IX, 9th year of reign).
2024 Team GB and ParalympicsGB 50p Silver Proof Colour A range of 50p coins to commemorate Team GB and ParalympicsGB competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Half Dollar – Colorised (2020S) 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 60th Anniversary Commemorative coin. This is the Proof Half Dollar with colorised reverse.
2022 1/10th Oz Britannia Platinum – Bullion One-tenth ounce coins gives a lower-cost entry into platinum coin investment. Platinum is a rare metal and in constant demand.
2024 Waterloo Medal Allied Leaders – 2oz Silver Proof £5 – Charles III Benedetto Pistrucci’s Waterloo Medal is considered one of his finest works and is part of the Royal Mint's Great Engravers Collection.
2013 Gold Sovereign Proof Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Obverse is Queen Elizabeth II's fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley.
1929 Halfcrown The Reverse shows a quartered shield of arms with crowned royal cyphers each side by George Kruger Gray.
37AD-38AD Dupondius – Gaius (Caligula) Obverse shows Julius Nero and Julius Drusus on horseback galloping to the right. They were two brothers of Gaius and were recognized as heirs to the emperor Tiberius.
1562 Sixpence – Elizabeth I (SCBC 2595) Milled silver Sixpence. Minted in 1562 at the Tower Mint, London (mint mark is a star). Reverse is a Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. SCBC 2597.
1779 Guinea – George III The 1779 guinea is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 8.4 grams. 9/7 overdates do exist but are rare. Legend is "M. B. F. ET. H. REX. FD. B. ET. L. D. S. R.I A T. ET. E 1779"
1911 Gold Sovereign London The first Gold Sovereign of King George V saw a massive mintage of over 30 million coins. No letter above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in London.
1745 Shilling – George II LIMA Below the bust is 'LIMA'. This indicates the metal came from captured Spanish ships off the coast of the Peruvian city of Lima.
List of Elizabeth II Five Pound Coins List of Elizabeth II Five Pound Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1953 Halfpenny – Elizabeth II Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. Bronze, first issue. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship The Golden Hind.
1902 Gold Sovereign Perth The 1902 Gold Sovereign was the first gold sovereign coin in the reign of King Edward VII. His portrait, by George W. de Saulles, is on the obverse.
2019 Silver Britannia Proof The Reverse, designed by David Lawrence, shows Britannia standing beside a lion. The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
1632 Crown – Charles I Silver crown of King Charles I, struck 1632-1633 (indicated by the Harp mint mark) at the Tower Mint in London. Diameter 43mm.
List of Claudius Roman List of Emperor Claudius Roman Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign – Struck on 6 June 2024 – Helmet Privy Mark This coin is the 2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign, struck on the 80th anniversary day itself, 6 June 2024. It has a special privy mark. LE mintage 1000.
2018 Gold Sovereign Proof A special mint mark celebrating the 65th sapphire anniversary was added to the reverse. Queen Elizabeth II's fifth portrait is on obverse.
2021 50 Pence Coin – Team GB BU Issued to recognise Team GB’s participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games - the 2020 Olympics Held in 2021 due to the COVID pandemic.
1928 Halfcrown – George V Silver halfcrown of King George V. Fourth coinage (1927-1936). The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray, shows a quartered shield of arms with crowned royal cyphers each side.
2014 Gold Sovereign BU Minted to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) standard by the Royal Mint, which is a finish that is much better than on bullion coins, but not as good as a Proof finish.
2020 American Eagle 1oz Palladium – Unc The 2020 Palladium 1oz Eagle is minted to Uncirculated standard and contains 1oz Palladium. Denomination is $25.
2022 Gold Britannia Quarter Ounce – Proof This is the gold proof version of the popular Britannia series. The gold content is 1/4 Troy ounce (7.8g), with a diameter of 22mm. The coin is denominated as £25.
2021 Five Pound Coin – Music Legends: The Who This is the standard version of the BU £5 coin, featuring The Who. The coin is part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends series.
1858 Farthings – Victoria Copper Farthing (quarter penny). The Obverse, by WIlliam Wyon, shows Queen Victoria facing left with her hair tied back with a loose curl.
2010 Gold Sovereign Proof Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait is on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. Limited Edition set at 12,500.
1551 Shilling – Edward VI Struck at the Tower Mint, London. Third period. 'XII' on right is the mark of value, representing 12 pence (= one shilling).
1853 Braided Hair Half-Cent Braided Hair cents (Coronet large cents) were minted between 1840 and 1857. The coin was designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht.
1915 Gold Sovereign – London – George V King George V’s portrait by Bertram Mackennal can be seen on the obverse of the coin. 20,295,280 sovereigns were struck in London in 1915.
2020 Five Pound Coin – White Horse of Hanover BU The Reverse, by Jody Clark, shows the White Horse of Hanover and is the seventh design in The Queen’s Beasts Collection.
2020 Quarter – National Park of American Samoa, American Samoa The National Park of American Samoa is the most remote of the US National parks. The Reverse shows a Samoan Fruit Bat mother with a pup.
2021 Two Pounds 1oz Silver Proof – Gandhi Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist. He inspired civil rights and freedom across the world.
1933 Wreath Crown – George V 1933, 'wreath' design. The wreath crown design was used between 1927-36 (none in 1935 when the 'Rocking Horse' design was used for the King's 25th Jubilee).
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – 1oz Golf Proof – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the 1oz Gold Proof £100 coin.
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – 1oz Silver Proof £2 – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the 1oz Silver Proof £2 coin.
2024 Bond Films of the 2000s – Five Pounds BU – Six Decades of 007 – Charles III The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 2000s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin.
1926 Sixpence This coin is 50% silver. 1926 can be the second or third (modified bust) issues. The Reverse shows a Lion passant on crown.
1996 Gold Proof Five Pound Crown – 70th Birthday Issued to commemorate the 70th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse features a design showing a representation of Windsor Castle with five flag poles.
1899 Gold Sovereign Melbourne The small 'M' just above the date shows this coin was minted at the Melbourne Mint in Victoria, Australia. Obverse is Queen Victoria Old Head (Vieled Head) by Thomas Brock.
List of George V Sovereigns List of George V Gold Sovereigns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors and investors.
2005 Gold 5 Pound Coin – Nelson 22 Carat Gold Proof £5 piece celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. The coin has a diameter of 38.61mm and weighs 39.94g.
1986 One Pound Coin – Flax Plant On the reverse is the Flax Plant and royal diadem representing Northern Ireland. The design, by Leslie Durbin, was used in 1986 and 1991.
2022 Royal Tudor Beasts £2 Silver Proof – Lion of England Silver Proof Two Pounds, 999 silver. Diameter 38.61mm. The Lion of England Two Pound coin was the second to be released in this series.
2015 First Spouse $10 Gold: 1961-1963 Jacqueline Kennedy Jacqueline Kennedy was the wife of 35th President, John F. Kennedy. Jacqueline Lee Bouvier was born on July 28, 1929. She married John Kennedy in 1953.
1921 Florin – George V The florin is a two-shilling coin. Second Coinage. In 1921 the silver content was 50% following the debasement of silver coins in 1920.
2019 50 Pence Coin – Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous fictional detective of all time and was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930).
193AD Aureus – Pertinax Gold Aureus of Emperor Pertinax, minted at the Rome Mint in 193AD. Pertinax was the first emperor during the Year of the Five Emperors.
List of Elizabeth II Silver Coins List of Elizabeth II Silver Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors and investors.
2024 D-Day 50p BU To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Royal Mint has issued a series of Limited Edition coins. This coin is the 2024 D-Day 50p BU.
1280-1281 Penny – Class III Canterbury Mint – Edward I Silver penny of King Edward I, minted around 1280-1281 at the Canterbury Mint. Legend is "EDW R ANGL DNS HYB".
1967 Threepence – Elizabeth II Nickel-brass 12-sided threepenny bit. Second issue. Effectively the last brass threepence minted as the 1970 was in proof sets only.
List of Charles III Sovereigns List of Charles III Sovereigns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
1633 Half Crown – Charles I This Halfcrown would have been struck between 1633-1634. Silver, Group II, type 2. Tower (London) mint. The Obverse shows King Charles I on horseback holding reins and sword across right shoulder.
2020 1oz Silver Coin – Royal Arms Royal Arms is a one troy ounce 999 fine silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint. The Royal Arms is the official Coat of Arms for the British monarch.
List of Vitellius Roman List of Emperor Vitellius Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
1430-1431 Half-Groat – Henry VI Silver Half-Groat of the first reign of Henry VI, struck around 1430-1431. Diameter 21mm. Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint (cross V). Long cross with trefoil in quarters.
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.
List of Charles III Gold Coins List of Charles III Gold Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
2020 Two Pound Coin – Mayflower This coin is to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the historic voyage of the Mayflower, which carried the first Pilgrims from Plymouth to America. The ship was only 100 feet long and 30 feet wide.
2020 50 Pence Coin – Team GB This coin was issued to recognise Team GB’s participation in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. The Reverse shows logos of some of the sports that Team GB will compete in.
1907 Gold Sovereign Perth Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon can be seen on the reverse of the coin. The small 'P' above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Perth Mint.
1921 Shilling – George V The Reverse shows a crowned lion passant on top of a crown, by George William de Saulles.
List of Vespasian Roman List of Emperor Vespasian Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.
List of Elizabeth II 50 Pence Coins List of Elizabeth II 50 Pence Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
125AD Denarius – Hadrian Silver denarius of Emperor Hadrian minted around 125-128AD. Mint of Rome. Legend "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS".
List of Charles III Two Pound Coins List of Charles III Two Pound Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
1344-1351 Penny Third Coinage Durham Mint – Edward III Silver Penny of King Edward III minted at the Durham Mint between 1344 and 1351. Third Coinage. Reverse shows Long Cross with three pellets in each angle. Legend: "CVI TAS DVN EME".
List of William IV Half-Crowns List of William IV Halfcrowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
2001 One Pound Coin – Celtic Cross and Torc Reverse is a Celtic Cross with a Pimpernel Flower in the centre surrounded by an ancient Torc representing Northern Ireland. Some describe it as a Celtic cross, Broighter collar and pimpernel.
1912 Gold Sovereign Melbourne In 1912 Sovereigns were minted in London, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Just above the date is a small 'M' showing this coin was produced at the Melbourne Mint.
List of Elizabeth I Crowns List of Elizabeth I Crowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
2020 Gold Proof 5 Pound Coin – Music Legends: Elton John Elton John 2020 UK One Ounce 0.9999 (99.99%) Gold Proof Coin. The second coin in the Royal Mint "Music Legends" collection.
1966 Gold Sovereign In 1966 the Prime Minister is still Harold Wilson (Labour) after calling and winning a 31st March General Election. No Proof sovereigns were issued in 1966.