CoinParade Database of Coins
We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with the starship Millennium Falcon, originally flown by Han Solo and the Wookiee Chewbacca.
St George and the dragon not only appeared on gold sovereigns but also on some crowns. The Regnal date on the edge is in Roman numerals. For 1900, this could be LXIII or LXIV.
John Bergdahl designed the Reverse showing the Battle of Hastings in 1066 when King Harold was hit in the eye with an arrow, a detail from the Bayeux Tapestry.
The Queen's Beasts series concludes with a coin that shows all ten of the Queen's Beast. This one-ounce .999 silver proof was issued on 29 April 2021.
The 2024 Silver Britannia Proof features a modern depiction of Britannia. Denominated as Two Pounds. 999 Fine Silver, with a diameter 38.61mm.
List of Silver Britannias
Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
The Gold Britannia has for some years been a popular choice for 1oz gold bullion coins, but as gold prices have risen to new highs the quarter-ounce gold Britannia has become popular.
The Reverse, by William Wyon, shows Britannia seated holding a trident and Union shield. There are a few variations of this and a 4/3 overdate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship the 'Golden Hind'.
The coin carries a special George III royal cypher mint mark on the left of the date to mark the 200th anniversary of the end of George III's reign.
List of 50 Pence Coins
List of Fifty Pence Coins (UK 50p coins) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
List of Fifty Pence Coins (UK 50p coins) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
Silver penny of Edward I, struck at the Tower (London) Mint during May–December 1279. 'New coinage' (see article text), this coin is a mule of class 1a/1c.
The Royal Mint Music Legends series added several Gold Proof George Michael coins. Besides the usual 1oz and 1/4oz, the range includes an affordable 1/40th oz gold proof.
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series is George Michael, who has sold over 100 million records.
Queen Elizabeth II's sixth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by James Butler to commemorate her majesty's 90th birthday.
King Charles I silver sixpence, minted in 1632 or 1633 at the Tower (London) mint. The 'VI' to right is a mark of value, meaning six pence.
Copper As of Emperor Hadrian, struck around 125AD-128AD. Diameter 26mm. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Hadrian facing right. Legend is "HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS". The Reverse shows a ship with rowers.
British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.
The Double Florin was only minted from 1887 to 1890, making it one of the shortest lived denomination in British coin history. It was denominated at 4 shillings (4/-). It is a large coin, 36mm in diameter.
The Reverse shows a crowned quartered shield of arms by Jean Baptiste Merlen. Obverse shows the Young Head portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon.
This 999 Silver Proof coin features the Tudor Dragon, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Denominated as £2.
List of Two Pound Coins
List of Two Pound Coins (£2) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
List of Two Pound Coins (£2) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
The Obverse shows the conjoined busts of William (laureate) and Mary - GVLIELMVS ET MARIA. The Reverse shows Britannia seated
The 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968.
Timothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly.
List of One Pound Coins (£1)
List of One Pound Coins (£1) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
List of One Pound Coins (£1) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
Silver Penny of Henry I, struck around 1121. London, moneyer Raulf. The Obverse shows a crowned bust facing left holding a sceptre.
King James II Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Design is SCBC 3410 and was used 1685-1688, with a few variants.
What are the metals used in coins? Gold and silver are no longer used and the cheaper metals alloys used have also been changing.
This one ounce silver proof coin is a collaboration between the Chief Engravers of The Royal Mint and the United States Mint and features UK Britannia and USA Liberty.
List of Gold Sovereigns
Gold Sovereigns Listed by Monarch with Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
Gold Sovereigns Listed by Monarch with Description, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
List of George IV Farthings
List of George IV Farthings (1820-1830). Images, Mintages, Detailed Descriptions.
List of George IV Farthings (1820-1830). Images, Mintages, Detailed Descriptions.
List of Elizabeth II Sovereigns
A List of Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns. Description, history and lots more information especially for coin collectors and investors.
A List of Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns. Description, history and lots more information especially for coin collectors and investors.
The second coin in the Tales of the Earth collection from the Royal Mint is the Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus is a herbivorous dinosaur in the late Jurassic age (150-155 million years ago).
The Reverse, by George William de Saulles, shows a Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, and divided date below.
The fifth coin in the Royal Mint's Innovation in Science series celebrates 100 years of Insulin.
The Reverse shows crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. There are variants.
In the year that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 95th birthday, the coin carries a Crown '95' privy mark (on the left of the date) for that year only.
A huge 10 troy ounce 999.9 silver bullion coin, having a diameter of 89mm. Reverse designed by Etienne Millner.
Silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. The are many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) was set up on 4 March 1824 after plans for a lifeboat service crewed by trained people were proposed by Sir William Hillary.
The Reverse shows a crowned Royal shield surrounded by a garter holding the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' (Evil be to him that evil thinks).
There are three main varieties, all to do with the rim. The coin was designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George is on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘S’ above the date indicates the Sydney Mint.
Sestertius of Emperor Nero, minted around 64AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Nero facing left. The Reverse shows Nero in military dress, riding a horse and holding a spear.
The Obverse shows King Charles on horseback left, holding reins and raised sword; plumes to right. The Reverse shows the declaration.
Gold Sovereign minted in India under licence from the Royal Mint. It is legal tender in the UK. There is an 'I' mint mark just above the date.
The third coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1980s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin.
Wallace and Gromit: Wallace and Gromit is a British animation comedy series created by Nick Park of Aardman Animations using stop motion clay.
Silver Penny of Aethelred II (also known as Ethelred the Unready). Minted 991-997 at the Rochester mint of moneyer Sidewine.
Proof Gold Half-Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023.
Celebrating the life of physicist Stephen Hawking. The Reverse is an image of a Black Hole and Hawking's formula describing the entropy of a black hole.
The Flying Scotsman is probably the World's most famous steam locomotive. It became the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph.
The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the denomination 'ONE SHILLING' below a crown and inside a wreath.
Queen Victoria’s young head can be seen on the Obverse, designed by William Wyon RA, you can find the initials 'WW' on the truncation of the neck.
Hammered silver sixpence of Elizabeth I. Third or Fourth issue. Many variations of this coin, mainly around the size and design of the head.
Gothic type 'B8', Older portrait, SCBC 3900. Border has 34 arcs. A proof was also issued in 1880. Obverse by William Wyon.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint between 148AD and 149AD. Read how this coin was dated by using words in the Legends.
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
The Reverse, by Thomas Wyon, shows a crowned quartered shield of arms, with another shield at the centre. The legend HONI SOIT Q MAL Y PENSE is in a garter.
On the reverse, designed by Jody Clark, Britannia is standing next to a tamed lion at her feet. Obverse is Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
Milled Silver Half-Crown of Charles II, dated 1663 and minted at the London (Tower) Mint. First Bust. Diameter 32mm.
This Silver Proof £2 coin celebrates 150 years of one of football's most famous (and oldest) competition - the FA Cup.
Minted at the mint in India under licence from the Royal Mint. The sovereigns are minted with the quality control of the Royal Mint and are legal tender in the UK. There is an 'I' mint mark just above the date.
George V silver shilling. 92.5% sterling silver. First coinage (1911-1919). SCBC 4013. The Reverse shows a lion standing on a crown.
Minted at the Tower Mint in London with a diameter 27mm. There are some variants. Obverse shows busts of Philip and Mary facing each other.
From the Royal Mint's Harry Potter collection is the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Copper As of Emperor Gaius (better known as Caligula) minted between 37AD and 38AD at the Rome Mint. Reverse is the Goddess Vesta.
The 2023 Gold Two Pounds Proof JRR Tolkien: Gold Proof £2 coin to commemorate JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.
With a mintage of only 3,574, this makes this Sovereign one of the rarest. About 10 are known to exist and if you'd like one then don't expect much change out of £200,000.
First Issue, includes the words BRITT OMN. The first issue coins were only minted in 1953. This sixpence is made from Cupro-Nickel.
The 1902 King Edward VII Gold Proof £5 was issued in the Coronation year of King. The Gold Proof £5 Coin weighs 39.94g (equivalent to 5 sovereigns).
The ravens of the Tower of London are supposed to protect the tower and the Throne. The legend has it that if the ravens fly away then the throne will fall.
1881 Gold sovereigns have many variations. They can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can have St George or Shield backs.
Charles I silver sixpence, struck in 1638 or 1639 at the Tower Mint in London. The coins were machine made by Nicholas Briot. First milled coinage issue.
Tyrannosaurus lived in the Late Cretaceous period (100.5 million years ago to 66 million years ago) and this ferocious beast weighed in at over 6 tonnes and was more than 12 metres in length.
The £2 Silver Frosted Proof Britannia coin. It is identical in design to the 2021 Silver Britannia Proof, but the coin is Reverse frosted. The effect is a matt finish giving greater contrast.
Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens (1812-1870), one of the greatest novelists of all time.
Rare exceptional example of a silver Groat (4 pence) of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413.
The Reverse is the Wreath Crown, designed by George Kruger Gray. It is a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks with a crown in the centre.
A new reverse was created for the platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Changes to gold sovereign designs are quite rare so expect this coin to be popular.
The second coin in the 007 collection from the Royal Mint called "Six Decades of 007" is "Bond Films of the 1970s". This is the BU Five Pound (£5) coin showing "Wet Nellie".
The Royal Mint's Iconic Specimens collection was launched in December 2023 and the first of the dinosaur-themed series was the most famous of all dinosaurs, the Tyrannosaurus.
1979 finally saw the issue of Elizabeth II Proof Sovereigns. Prior to this proofs had been extremely rare. This sovereign has the Arnold Machin Obverse.
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.
Struck at the Lugdunum Mint in Gaul. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, who is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck.
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 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.
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.
Robin Hood lived around the 13th/14th century and famously stole from the rich to give to the poor, and lived in Sherwood Forest.
This was the 2017 Royal Mint Christmas Coin.The Reverse, designed by Edwina Ellis, shows a large and well decorated Christmas tree.
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.
A Royal Mint one gram bullion bar, minted especially for Christmas. Contains 1.00g (0.032 Troy ounce) of 999.9 gold.
Silver Penny of King Henry IV, minted at the Tower Mint in London between 1412 and 1413. Classed as Light Coinage.
The Reverse shows a crowned shield, The shield is quartered and has an inner legend around it "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" which means "Shame on he who thinks evil of it".
This 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.
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).
£5 colourised coin issued to commemorate 120 years of Beatrix Potter’s The Tales of Peter Rabbit™. The Reverse shows Peter Rabbit by Ffion Gwillim, based on an original by Beatrix Potter.
Struck in 999 fine silver by the Royal Mint, the dragons are said to be inspired by the East-West cultures of the Welsh Dragon and the other from Chinese Dragons.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted 148AD or 149AD at the Rome Mint. Read how this was dated.
The 1933 Penny is one of the most talked about British coins of all time. Is there maybe only one in circulation?
1839 Gold Sovereign Proof minted by the Royal Mint in London. First (Small) Head by William Wyon. Some variations but all 1839 proofs are expensive.
The Set consists of Proof versions of Double Sovereign, Gold Sovereign, Gold Half-Sovereign and Gold Quarter-Sovereign.
This was the second coin released in the Royal Mint's Winnie the Pooh 9-coin Collection. Shows Christopher Robin dragging Winnie the Pooh downstairs.
The fourth coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series features Robin Hood. The image is the same as the 2021 Robin Hood coins, but feature King Charles III on the obverse.
One ounce gold proof version of Little Miss Sunshine, the third coin from the Royal Mint Mr Men collection. These coins are produced in 999.9 Fine Gold.
A large silver coin with diameter 44mm, weight 28.816g. The Obverse shows Charles on horseback carrying a sword. There are a large number of variations of Charles I crowns.
The first gold coin in a new 007 collection from the Royal Mint "Six Decades of 007". This is the One Troy Ounce 999.9 Fine Gold Proof coin, denominated £100.
This sovereign was made in Australia at the Sydney Mint. On the Obverse see there is a small 'S' (for Sydney) below the neck.
The first coin in Royal Mint's "Bond Films of the 1960s". Shows "Little Nellie" from "You Only Live Twice" (1967, Sean Connery).
Beautiful, rare and expensive. It was the early days of milled coinage and the dies made by Thomas Simon were being produced in the Pierre Blondeau presses.
The design was used 1902-1910. The Reverse, by Jean Baptiste Merlen, shows the words SIX PENCE, crowned, enclosed in a wreath. Date below.
The Royal Mint's Star Wars™ collection continues with Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. The design is on BU, Silver and Gold coins as 50p coins or circular coins.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A £5 coin commemorating the 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III who was born on 14 November 1948.
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.
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.
1688 Gold Guinea of James II (written on coin as IACOBVS II). Second bust. Tower Mint, London. The Reverse is four crowned shields cruciform with sceptres in angles.
The first definitive gold sovereign of King Charles III, which pairs the King's portrait with the famous Benedetto Pistrucci depiction of St George and the Dragon.
1344-1351 Penny - Edward III - Third Coinage - York Mint
William III Gold Half-Guinea, minted at the Tower Mint, London in 1695. Diameter 21mm. The Obverse shows a portrait of William III (in Latin as GVLIELMVS III).
Silver Penny of King Edward II, minted at the Bury St. Edmunds Mint around 1310-1314. Class XI. Edward ruled from 1307 until he was deposed in 1327. He had a controversial reign.
The reverse shows a crowned cruciform coats-of-arms with sceptres in the quarters and a design of four interlocked monograms in the centre. The coin shows the designs of John Roettier.
Orichalcum Sestertius of Emperor Galba minted in 68AD at the Rome Mint. Orichalcum is a golden-coloured bronze alloy that was often used in ancient Rome coinage.
The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign is the first of the reign of King Edward VII. The reverse designer's initials (BP - Benedetto Pistrucci) do not appear in the exergue of the 1902 but were added in 1904.
An extremely rare proof Ediburgh sixpence of Queen Anne. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.
The Half-Guinea minted 1804-1813 (SCBC 3737) featured the same bust design as the 'Military' Guinea, so-called as it was used by the British government to pay the army for fighting in the Napoleonic Wars.
For the sixth time the Royal Mint continues its tradition of Christmas coins with the 2023 version of The Snowman, this time with The Snowman’s key theme of friendship. Obverse is Charles III.
Silver (0.500) Threepence of King George V. Fourth Issue (1927-1936). The reverse no longer looks like the Maundy threepence, it has three oak sprigs and three acorns.
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.
Besides the 1902 Bullion Half-sovereign, this Matt Proof half-sovereign was also minted. The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first half-sovereign in the reign of King Edward VII.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Antoninus Pius, minted at the Rome Mint in 158AD or 159AD. The Reverse shows the Emperor standing, sacrificing from a patera (a shallow libation bowl) above a tripod.
The 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar was the second USA dollar coin to be minted (after the 1794 version).
The 1912H Penny, minted by Heaton & Sons in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1912 pennies with the exception of the 'H' mint mark.
The Kings Norton 1918KN Penny, minted by the Kings Norton Metal Co in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1918 pennies with the exception of the 'KN' mint mark.
The first King Charles III One Penny definitive design for circulation. The Reverse of the 2023 1p design shows a hazel dormouse.
Bertram Mackennal was a coin designer, known especially for the portrait and other coin designs of King George V.
A small 'C' just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint, Canada. Mintage was low at 135,957.
The first King Charles III £2 definitive design for circulation. Definitives are the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency. Unlike commemoratives (which are usually one-off designs), definitive designs stay the same for years or even decades.
Milled silver half-crown of Charles II, Third Bust. The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre.
To commemorate her majesty’s 90th birthday in 2016, James Butler created a new portrait just for that year. This is also known as the Butler Effigy sovereign.
The first one pound coin of the reign of King Charles III. Released October 2023.
The 2023W Silver Eagle Proof is minted at the West Point Mint and carries a 'W' mint mark to the right of the eagle. Diameter 1.598 inches (40.60 mm).
2000 was the 150th Anniversary of the Public Libraries Act 1850. The reverse, designed by Mary Milner Dickens, shows the turning pages of a book.
The small 'S' just above the date shows this coin was minted by the Royal Mint at the Sydney Mint in New South Wales, Australia.
This sovereign was made in Australia, in the Melbourne Mint. On the Reverse see there is a small 'M' below the shield. The Obverse shows a young head portrait of Victoria by William Wyon.
The Veiled or Old Head Bronze Penny of Queen Victoria. The Old Head portrait on the penny ran 1895-1901, although silver and gold coins used it from the diamond jubilee in 1893.
The 1820 Gold Sovereign was the last sovereign to be issued during the reign of King George III.
Brass threepences were also minted in 1941, the silver threepences were only minted after 1941 for colonial issue. The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray, shows a shield on a rose.
The 12-sided (dodecagonal) 'thruppenny bit' was made from Nickel-Brass and weighed 6.80g (about 5 times heavier than the silver threepence) with diameter 21.74mm.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Commodus, minted around 187AD/188AD at the Rome mint. The Reverse shows the Goddess Fortuna, standing, facing left, holding a rudder set on a globe.
Changes to the Reverse design of a gold sovereign are rare, but as 2012 was Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrating 60 years of reign, the Sovereign did feature a new reverse design for that year only.
£5 coin celebrating Mary Seacole (1805-1881). Mary was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit (posthumously) in 1990. In 2003 the Every Generation website voted her 'The Greatest Black Briton'.
2023 Gold 50p The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which is the best known book from the The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. It was published in 1950 and has sold about 120 million copies.
Silver Denarius of Commodus, minted around 1871AD at the Rome mint. Obverse shows the laureate head of Commodus. The Reverse shows the Goddess Liberalitas
Elizabeth I silver (0.925) shilling, struck 1594-1596 at the Tower (London) Mint. Sixth issue. The head classification (6B) is guided by whether the ear is covered or not.
John Roettiers was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint 1670-1698.
A 50p coin celebrating the The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the best known book from the The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. It was published in 1950 and has sold about 120 million copies.
Silver Penny struck in the reign of King John (although carries the name of his Father King Henry II) minted around 1204 at the London mint of moneyer Fulke. Class 4c.
This One Ounce 999.9 Gold Proof coin features the Seymour Unicorn, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
The Seymour Unicorn Five pound coin was the fifth to be released in the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection.
Besides being one of the most famous scientists in history, Newton was also made Master of the Mint in 1699. 2017 was the 375th Anniversary of the birth of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727).
1906 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. Obverse and Reverse by G W de Saulles.
A three-coin series was released in 2016 marking the 400th Anniversary of the Death of William Shakespeare. This coin is 'Shakespeare Comedies'. Reverse designed by John Bergdahl.
The 1691 Crown William and Mary. The edge has the regnal year which for this coin may be TERTIO or TERTTIO. Another variant is I/E in legend. Minted at the Tower Mint, London.
The second coin in the Royal Mint's Myths and Legends series follows on from Robin Hood with Maid Marian.
1820 Crown George III LX Edge Year: This design was minted 1818-1820 ('Last' or 'New' coinage). Production used Matthew Boulton and James Watt created steam-powered machines.
The 12-sided (dodecagonal) 'thruppenny bit' of 1944 was actually minted by an auxiliary mint at Pinewood Studios in London, as the Royal Mint decided to move some facilities out of London for fear of bombing during the War.
The One Ounce Gold Proof version of the 2023 Darth Vader coin. This is the second coin of the Star Wars collection from the Royal Mint and features Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine.
2023 Star Wars Fifty Pence Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine Silver Proof
Silver Penny of Anglo-Saxon King Aethelred II (also known as Ethelred the Unready). Minted 991-997 at the Lincoln mint of moneyer Theodgeld. Crux type.
1908 USA Gold Half Eagle $5 coin. 0.900 fine gold (about 21.6 carats). Diameter 21.60mm, weighs 8.35g. These coins were minted between 1908 and 1929.
Silver As of Emperor Tiberius, struck at the Rome Mint around 35AD-36AD. The Obverse shows the laureate head of Tiberius facing left. Legend is 'TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST IMP VIII'.
Despite no longer being legal tender, the Royal Mint produces a new sixpence coin regularly for collectors. This is the 2023 Silver Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III, honouring the year of the King's Coronation.
This is the 2023 Gold Sixpence, showing for the first time the head of King Charles III and honouring the year of the King's Coronation.
This was the last half-crown of George V's reign. The Reverse shows a quartered shield of arms with crowned royal cyphers each side by George Kruger Gray. Silver content is 50%.
The Reverse, beautifully designed by David Lawrence, shows a classical Britannia in helmet. The Obverse shows the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.
Only Proof Gold Sovereigns were issued in 1994, no bullion sovereigns were minted. Queen Elizabeth II's third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
1893 was the first year of the 'Old Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock RA. This portrait was used until Victoria's death in 1901.
The third coin to be released in the Royal Mint's Winnie the Pooh 9-coin Collection and shows Piglet blowing a dandelion while a friendly bee buzzes around.
One ounce Silver Proof £2 coin to commemorate JRR Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. Tolkien was Professor of Anglo-Saxon and later Professor of English Language and Literature, both at Oxford University.
2024 One Ounce Gold proof Lunar Year of the Dragon. If you were born in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940 or 1928 then you could be in the Year of the Dragon
Silver (0.925) sixpence of King Edward VII. Diameter 19.3mm, weight 2.83g. SCBC: 3983. The design was used 1902-1910.
Silver sixpence of King George II. There are a couple of anomalies to look for. There are some coins with a DEI error. There are also 1758/7 overstrikes. The Obverse shows the old laureated and draped bust of King George II.
A silver shilling minted at the Tower (London) mint. Article explains about Commonwealth coins. This coin has been cleaned and is starting to re-tone again.
The third coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series showing characters from Arthurian legend is Morgan le Fay. This is the one ounce gold proof coin, denominated as £100.
The third coin in the Royal Mint's 2023 Myths and Legends series showing characters from Arthurian legend is Morgan le Fay. This is the one ounce silver proof coin, denominated as £2.
Ancient Roman Empire As, minted in 66AD during the reign of Emperor Nero. Struck at the mint at Lugdunum in Gaul.
The 1817 sovereign was the first modern gold sovereign to be issued. King George III’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon is depicted on the reverse.
The second King Charles III 50p issued for CIRCULATION was released on 10 August 2023. It has the same reverse as the 2023 Charles III Coronation 50p but obverse shows the UNCROWNED portrait.
Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred II, struck about 997-1003 at the London Mint of Moneyer Eadwine. Long Cross type. Latin Legend "+ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLOI".
Silver penny of William the Conqueror, struck around 1066 at the London Mint of moneyer Aegelric. The Obverse shows a facing crowned and diademed bust of King William I with two fillets to sides. This is known as the Bonnet Type (BMC 2).
The 'D' coin in the Quintessentially British A-Z 10p Coins collection is a Double Decker Bus. Although often thought of as an iconic London symbol, double decker buses are common all around Britain.
A one ounce 999 Silver bullion Britannia coin to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. The Obverse shows the crowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Mintage is limited to 200,000.
Silver Halfcrown of Elizabeth I minted in 1601-1602 at the Tower (London) Mint. Seventh issue. Diameter 35mm. The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, crowned, wearing a ruff and holding a lis-tipped sceptre.
Copper As of Emperor Augustus, struck by moneyer P. Lurius Agrippa at the Rome Mint around 7BC. The Obverse shows the bare head of Emperor Augustus facing left. Legend "[CAES]AR AVGVST . PONT MAX [TRIBVNIC POT]".
The 1860 Queen Victoria Bronze Farthing. Second Young head ('Bun' head). Diameter 20mm. The coin can have a toothed border or beaded border. In 1860 the last of the larger Copper farthings were minted and have the date on the obverse.
The 1903 Melbourne Sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin. A small ‘M’ just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Marks 200 years of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The reverse, designed by Thomas T. Docherty, shows an ECG monitor style wording of 'Frankenstein'.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Anne, probably by John Croker (1670-1741) who engraved almost all of the dies for the coins of Queen Anne. In 1711 the coin could show the third or fourth bust.
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), The Countess of Lovelace, is considered by many as the first computer programmer, despite living many years before the first electronic computers as we know of today.
The florin is a two-shilling coin. In 1923 the silver content was 50%. Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles.
Silver Penny of Aethered II (Ethelred the Unready), minted about 979–985 at the Ipswich mint of moneyer Leofman. This is known as the First Hand type as the Reverse shows the Hand of God (Latin: Manus Dei) descending from the clouds.
The 1897 Gold Half-Sovereign, London. In 1897, for the first time, a British Monarch had a Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria had ruled for 60 years.
Silver Penny of Edward the Elder, minted between 899-924 by Moneyer Tila in East Anglia. Diameter 22mm, weight 1.71g. Bust Diademed (BD) type (BMC iii). Legend EΛDVVEΛRD REX.
Only minted in 1892 and 1893, these 90% silver commemorative coins were intended as a way to raise money for the 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago but subsequently the coins were released for circulation at face value.
As part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection, the next coin celebrates 'The Police' with this Proof 999.9 fine gold coin.
2005 was the 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary of the English Language published in 1755. The fifty pence coin shows part of the definition of the words '50 Pence'.
The 1602 Halfgroat of Queen Elizabeth I. The Halfgroat (2 pence, a Groat being 4 pence) was minted at the Tower (London) Mint. The two pellets to the right are a mark of value (2 pence).
The 1893 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first year of the 'Old Head' or 'Vieiled' Head portrait of Queen Victoria. This portrait (by Thomas Brock) was used until Victoria's death in 1901.
The 1881 Silver halfcrown of Queen Victoria. Young head coinage (1838-1887). Type A5. The Obverse shows a Young Head, uncrowned portrait of Queen Victoria by William Wyon. Reverse is a crowned shield.
1902 saw the first gold sovereign coins in the reign of King Edward VII, this one from the Sydney Mint in Australia. King Edward VII’s portrait is by George W. de Saulles.
Silver penny of King Alfred the Great struck about 880 by moneyer Tilwine in London. Known as a London monogram type. Obverse shows a diademed and draped bust facing right with legend: ÆLFR ED REX.
Silver Denarius of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, minted in 165AD at the Rome mint. Lucius had run a successful campaign in the East against the Parthians and this coin shows a Parthian captive on the reverse.
You can see the die number on the reverse in the space below the wreath (on this coin die is number 45). SCBC: 3853. There is a variant with an overdate of 6/5.
In 1920 there were two variants. The coin was initially minted with deep engraving (4021) but the latter coins were recut with a shallow portrait (4021A).
George III Silver Half-Crown dated 1816, Proof version. London Mint. Reverse is a crowned and collared coat-of-arms.
George III Silver Half-Crown dated 1816. London Mint. Circulation coin. Reverse is a crowned and collared coat-of-arms.
Gold Aureus of Emperor Nerva, minted around 97AD. The Reverse shows clasped right hands holding an Aquila. The symbol of two clasped hands over an army standard shows the unity between the Emperor and the Roman Army.
Silver Denarius of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, minted in 168AD at the Rome mint. The Obverse shows the laureated head of Lucius Verus facing right.
Silver Shilling of Edward VI, the boy King (in 1549 he was aged about 12), struck at the Canterbury mint with mint mark "t". Dated (on reverse) 1549 in Roman Numerals.
The Star Wars collection from the Royal Mint celebrates one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. The series starts with R2-D2 and C-3PO.
The 1913 George V Sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George. A small 'M' just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced in the Melbourne Mint, Victoria, Australia.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Hadrian for Aelius, minted at the Rome Mint in 137AD. Aelius was adopted by Hadrian in 136AD and named heir to the throne but died before he was made Emperor on January 138 AD, aged just 36.
Denarius of the Roman Emperor Vitellius, struck in 69AD at the Rome Mint. The Reverse shows the children of Vitellius. His son, Vitellius Germanicus on the left facing his daughter Vitellia on the right.
As part of the Royal Mint's Music Legends collection, this coin celebrates the career of the Welsh singer Dame Shirley Bassey.
This coin of the Anglo-Saxon King Cnut (often known as King Canute) was cut from a penny with a 'voided' long cross (the cross had 2 lines with a gap in between to facilitate cutting).
The 1945 Florin (2 shillings) of King George VI. The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray (initials KG below leaves), shows a crowned Tudor rose with thistle and shamrock to sides. Date and denomination in legend. King's Initials, G R, below.
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.
The 2023 Fifty Pence Windrush Generation of Charles III. 50p coin minted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation.
The 2023 Gold Sovereign Coronation 4-Coin Set of King Charles III includes 2023 Gold Double Sovereign (Gold Two-Pound), Sovereign, half-sovereign and quarter-sovereign.
The Three Shilling coin was a Bank of England Issue Bank Token issued when the Royal Mint had suspended mintage of crown coins due to the Napoleonic wars. Three shillings coins were minted 1811-1816 (type 1 between 1811-12 and type 2 1812-1816). While unusual they are not that rare.
Proof Gold Sovereign released to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III which took place on 6 May 2023.
A £5 coin to commemorate the England’s Lionesses, the successful England women’s football team. The Reverse, by Norman Sillman, shows the classic Three Lions design which was originally used on the 1997 one-pound coin.
50p coin minted to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS, which was created in 1948. The Reverse, by Alice Lediard, shows words that honour the work of the NHS.
The Reverse, by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows St George on horseback slaying the Dragon with a sword. 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.