1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar (50 cent). Lettered Edge (with Motto)
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The Capped Bust was used on the half dollar 1807–1839 and the design was also used on the half dime, dime and quarter. The designer of the capped-head Liberty was John Reich and modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass. The Capped Bust is also known as the "Turban Head".
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1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar (50 cent). Lettered Edge (with Motto)
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The Capped Bust was used on the half dollar 1807–1839 and the design was also used on the half dime, dime and quarter. The designer of the capped-head Liberty was John Reich and modified by Chief Engraver of the Mint, William Kneass. The Capped Bust is also known as the "Turban Head".
Royal Mint Launches New Coins 03-Oct-2022
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The Royal Mint are launching new coins at 9am on 3rd October 2022. They are believed to be the first coins to show King Charles III.
780-792 Penny – Cynethryth, wife of Offa
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A rare penny, showing Cynethryth, Queen of the Mercians and wife of King Offa. Cynethryth is the only Anglo-Saxon queen known to have an image on a coin.
CoinParade Database of Coins
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We have information on thousands of coins with images, mintages and other information. Includes Sovereigns, £2, 50p and many more.
2005 2 Pound Coin: Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night.
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In 2005 it was the 400th anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot and the Royal Mint commemorated the event with a two pound coin.
10 Interesting Facts About Platinum
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Platinum is a dense, stable and rare metal that is more than ten times rarer than gold. There are a number of coins that contain platinum and it is often used in jewellery. Here are some interesting facts about this rare metal.