British Coins

997-1003 Penny AEthelred II Obverse 997-1003 Penny – AEthelred II Canterbury - 997-1003 Penny - AEthelred II Canterbury
1674 Penny Charles II Obverse MV 1674 Penny – Charles II - Silver Penny from the reign of King Charles II, dated 1674. Struck by the Royal Mint (at the Tower Mint) in London.
1823 Gold Sovereign 1823 Gold Sovereign - The 1823 Sovereign is a much sought after coin due to its low mintage. King George IV’s Bare Head can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
1881 Sovereign Sydney St George Reverse 1881 Gold Sovereign Sydney – St George – Victoria - 1881 Gold sovereigns have many variations. They can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can have St George or Shield backs.
1905 Sovereign Obverse 1905 Gold Sovereign – London – Edward VII - 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).
1937 Gold Sovereign Proof George VI Obverse 1937 Gold Sovereign Proof – George VI - The first (and only) Gold Sovereign of King George VI was only available in Proof.
2013 Sovereign Proof Reverse 2013 Gold Sovereign Proof - Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Obverse is Queen Elizabeth II's fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley.
2019 Five Pound Tower of London Ravens Reverse 2019 Five Pound Coin – Tower of London: Legend of the Ravens - 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.
2020 Silver 1oz Royal Arms Reverse 2020 1oz Silver Coin – Royal Arms - Royal Arms is a one troy ounce 999 fine silver bullion coin from the Royal Mint. The Royal Arms is the official Coat of Arms for the British monarch.
2018 The Tailor of Gloucester 50p 2018 The Tailor of Gloucester 50p - The 2018 50 Pence Coin - The Tailor of Gloucester: The Reverse shows Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester as a mouse wearing glasses reading a newspaper.