1885 Halfcrown
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The Reverse is a crowned shield within an olive wreath by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The legend is "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:" which means Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
British Coins
1885 Halfcrown
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The Reverse is a crowned shield within an olive wreath by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The legend is "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:" which means Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
2004 One Pound Coin – Forth Railway Bridge
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The 2004 £1 reverse shows the Forth Railway Bridge inside a border of railway tracks, representing Scotland. The design is by Edwina Ellis.
1962 Sixpence – Elizabeth II
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Second Issue, omits BRITT OMN. Design used 1954-1967 and 1970 Proof. Cupro-Nickel. The Reverse shows a floral design of interlocking symbols of the countries of the UK.
2020 Silver Britannia Proof
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The Reverse, by James Tottle, shows Britannia standing with shield and trident, waves and Union flag in background. Metal is .999 Silver.
2017 Two Pound Coin – Jane Austen
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Jane Austen died in 1817 aged just 41 and was virtually unknown as an author at the time. Today her novel Pride and Prejudice is top in many favourite novel lists and Austen's other novels also rank highly.
2021 Gold 1oz Coin – Mr Men: Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles
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This coin is the second of the Royal Mint's Mr Men Collection and features Mr Strong and Little Miss Giggles.
880 Penny – Alfred the Great (Tilwine)
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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.
1180 Penny – Henry II Short Cross Type
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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
List of Edward VII Sovereigns
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List of Edward VII Sovereigns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.
1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney – Shield
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The 1871 Gold Sovereign Sydney, minted by the Royal Mint Sydney Branch, Australia. Mint mark 'S' on reverse below shield.