1671 Crown – Charles II
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After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth. Charles II returned in 1660 and the British Monarchy was restored. The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.
British Coins
1671 Crown – Charles II
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After the execution of Charles I in 1649, rule passed to the Commonwealth. Charles II returned in 1660 and the British Monarchy was restored. The Obverse shows the second bust of Charles II.
1902 Half-Sovereign Matt Proof – Edward VII
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Besides the 1902 Bullion Half-sovereign, this Matt Proof half-sovereign was also minted. The 1902 Gold Half-Sovereign was the first half-sovereign in the reign of King Edward VII.
1912 H Penny – George V
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The 1912H Penny, minted by Heaton & Sons in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1912 pennies with the exception of the 'H' mint mark.
1918 KN Penny – George V
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The Kings Norton 1918KN Penny, minted by the Kings Norton Metal Co in Birmingham. It is the same design as other 1918 pennies with the exception of the 'KN' mint mark.
2023 Penny – Definitive Design – Charles III
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The first King Charles III One Penny definitive design for circulation. The Reverse of the 2023 1p design shows a hazel dormouse.
1919 Gold Sovereign Canada – George V
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A small 'C' just above the date indicates the sovereign was produced at the Ottawa Mint, Canada. Mintage was low at 135,957.
2023 Two Pound Definitive Design – Charles III
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The first King Charles III £2 definitive design for circulation. Definitives are the standard designs seen on the majority of official circulating currency. Unlike commemoratives (which are usually one-off designs), definitive designs stay the same for years or even decades.
1671 Half-Crown – Charles II Third Bust
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Milled silver half-crown of Charles II, Third Bust. The Reverse, by the famous engraver John Roettier, shows a crowned cruciform coat of arms with Garter star in centre.