British Coins

1881 Gold Sovereign Melbourne – Shield - Gold sovereigns can be made in London, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney and can also in the same year have combinations of St George or Shield backs. Even the horse can have a short, medium or long tail.

2020 Silver Britannia Proof - The Reverse, by James Tottle, shows Britannia standing with shield and trident, waves and Union flag in background. Metal is .999 Silver. 

1825 Shilling – George IV - 1825 was a interesting year for the shilling as there are several variants. This third reverse is a lion standing on a crown. It may have a Roman I. There is a milled edge proof, which is rare and expensive.

List of Edward VII Florins - List of Edward VII Florins (2 shillings) with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.

1901 Florin – Victoria - Old Head coinage, the design was used 1893-1901. SCBC 3939. Diameter 29mm. 1901 was the final year in the reign of Queen Victoria. She died on 22 January 1901 aged 81 years.

1893 Gold 5 Pound Coins – Victoria - A gold £5, 5-sovereign coin. A large coin containing 39.9 grams of 22K Gold. The Obverse shows old-head or veiled head portrait of Queen Victoria.

2015 Two Pound Coin – Magna Carta - 800th Anniversary of the Magna Carta. The Reverse, by John Bergdahl, shows King John signing the Magna Carta. The Obverse show a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.

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

1885 Halfcrown - The Reverse is a crowned shield within an olive wreath by Jean Baptiste Merlen. The legend is "BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:" which means Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

List of Charles I Sixpences - List of Charles I Sixpence coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.