British Coins

1279 Penny – Edward I - 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.

2024 George Michael Gold Proof – Music Legends – Charles III - 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.

2024 George Michael Five Pound Coin Colour – Music Legends – Charles III - The fourth coin in the Royal Mint Music Legends series is George Michael, who has sold over 100 million records.

1632 Sixpence – Charles I - 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.

Introduction to British Coins – Current and Pre-Decimal - British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.

1888 Double Florin – Victoria - 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.

1842 Halfcrown – Victoria - 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.

2024 Tudor Dragon 1oz Silver Proof – Royal Tudor Beasts – Charles III - This 999 Silver Proof coin features the Tudor Dragon, which is part of the Royal Mint's Royal Tudor Beasts collection. Denominated as £2.

Two Pound Coins - List of Two Pound Coins (£2) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.

1694 Farthing – William and Mary - The Obverse shows the conjoined busts of William (laureate) and Mary - GVLIELMVS ET MARIA. The Reverse shows Britannia seated