British Coins

2017 50 Pence Coin – Sir Isaac Newton - 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).

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).

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.

1892 Crown – Victoria - The Obverse shows the Jubilee head portrait of Queen Victoria by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm

1602 Halfgroat – Elizabeth I - 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).

List of William III Half-Crowns - List of William III Halfcrowns with descriptions, images, mintages, history and information for coin collectors.

2022 Eeyore 50p – Winnie the Pooh - 50p coin featuring Eeyore the donkey, created by A A Milne, and is the seventh coin in a nine-coin Winnie the Pooh Collection from the Royal Mint.

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.

List of Charles III 50 Pence Coins - List of Charles III 50 Pence Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.

2022 City Views Rome 1oz Silver Proof - The Royal Mint continues their City Views series with this image of Rome derived from a historically important design by the artist Jacques Alphonse Testard. This coin is the 1oz Silver Proof, denominated as £2.