1707 Half Crown – Anne
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There are a number of variations of the 1707 halfcrown. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.
British Coins
1707 Half Crown – Anne
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There are a number of variations of the 1707 halfcrown. This one was minted after Union with Scotland (which was in 1707) and carries an 'E' below the bust indicating this is an Edinburgh coin and is now part of the coinage of Great Britain.
1053 Penny Edward the Confessor
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Silver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Edward the Confessor, minted around 1053-1056. Pointed Helmet type. Diameter 20mm, weighs 1.33g. Moneyer is Godwine, at the Lewes mint (East Sussex).
2023 Charles III Coronation 50p
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The fifty pence coin issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The coin was released by the Royal Mint as BU, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Gold.
2023 Charles III Coronation 1oz Silver Proof £2
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The 1oz Silver Proof coin, denominated as two pounds, was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. The Reverse, by John Bergdahl, shows a new interpretation of the Royal Arms.
Colloquial Names of British Coins and their Origins
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Over the years most British coins have picked up colloquial names, nicknames such as quids, bobs and tanners. Some of these terms are so old that their etymology is no longer clear, but here are a few of the more famous names.
1646 Groat – Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn Mint)
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1646 Groat - Charles I (Bridgnorth-on-Severn Mint)
2023 Charles III Coronation 1oz Gold Proof
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The Gold Proof coin contains one ounce (31.21g) of 999.9 fine gold, was issued to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May 2023. It is denominated as £100. Diameter 32.69mm.
2023 Charles III Coronation Crown Five Shillings
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The 2023 Charles III Coronation Crown. The five shilling coin to mark the Coronation of King Charles III on the 6 May 2023.
