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39AD Quadrans – Gaius (Caligula) Bronze Quadrans (a quarter of an As) of Emperor Gaius (better known as Caligula). The letters RCC at the centre record the remission of a tax (remissa ducentesima) of half a percent on sales.
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.
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.
List of Charles III 50 Pence Coins with descriptions, images, mintages, history and info for coin collectors.
1967 Gold 1oz Krugerrand 1967 was the first year that South Africa minted the famous 1oz gold Krugerrand. The obverse shows the eponymous Paulus ("Paul") Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900.
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