1053 Penny Edward the Confessor
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Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor, minted around 1053-1056. Pointed Helmet type. Diameter 20mm, weighs 1.33g. Moneyer is Godwine, at the Lewes mint (East Sussex).
British Coins
1053 Penny Edward the Confessor
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Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor, minted around 1053-1056. Pointed Helmet type. Diameter 20mm, weighs 1.33g. Moneyer is Godwine, at the Lewes mint (East Sussex).
2023 Charles III Coronation 50p
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The fifty pence coin issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The coin was released by the Royal Mint as BU, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Gold.
2023 Charles III Coronation 1oz Silver Proof £2
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The 1oz Silver Proof coin, denominated as two pounds, was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The Reverse, by John Bergdahl, shows a new interpretation of the Royal Arms.
Colloquial Names of British Coins and their Origins
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Over the years most British coins have picked up colloquial names, nicknames such as quids, bobs and tanners. Some of these terms are so old that their etymology is no longer clear, but here are a few of the more famous names.
1646 Groat – Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn Mint)
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1646 Groat - Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn Mint)
2023 Charles III Coronation 1oz Gold Proof
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The Gold Proof coin contains one ounce (31.21g) of 999.9 fine gold, was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. It is denominated as £100. Diameter 32.69mm.
2023 Charles III Coronation Crown Five Shillings
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The 2023 Charles III Coronation Crown. The five shilling coin to mark the Coronation of King Charles III on the 6 May 2023.
1860 Farthing – Victoria (Copper) Proof
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Copper farthings were used from 1838 until 1860 when they were replaced by Bronze farthings as bronze can give a better quality longer lasting coin. In 1860 both the copper and bronze farthings were issued.
