British Coins

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

1957 Gold Sovereign - The 1957 Gold Sovereign was the first Elizabeth II Sovereign made available to collectors. The design was by Mary Gillick and was used on gold sovereigns up to 1968.

2005 Gold Sovereign Proof - Timothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly.

One Pound Coins - List of One Pound Coins (£1) with Descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors and investors.