Latin inscriptions have adorned the obverse of British currency for hundreds of years. Here, we take a look at what these inscriptions mean.
British Coinage Latin Meanings
The “Crown” has a long history as a currency coin dating all the way back to the time of Henry VIII. In more recent times the crown has been struck as a commemorative coin to mark significant royal events such as birthdays, weddings or jubilees. Here, we take a look at the crown’s origins and how it has changed since then.
Queen Victoria…Six Things You May Not Know!
Queen Victoria reigned from just after her 18th birthday until her death at the age of 81. She is our second longest reigning monarch. She was married to her beloved Albert for 21 years, and mourned his death for nearly 40 years afterwards. But what else do you know about Victoria. Here are six unusual facts that you may find interesting.
Benedetto Pistrucci – The Man Behind The Design
There is a myriad of designs that adorn coins all over the world. From shields and floral wreaths, to coats of arms and cyphers. But one particular design, many believe, stands head and shoulders above the rest. The design is that of St George and the Dragon – on the reverse of the sovereign of King George III created in 1817. But what of its designer, Benedetto Pistrucci? Here, we take a brief look back at his life, from his early years, growing up and being educated in Rome, to his time at the Royal Mint and the creation of this iconic design.
Proof, Uncirculated and Bullion…What Does It All Mean?
In the wonderful world of numismatics, you will hear many terms for the gold and silver that you purchase, and some of the terms that you may hear could be PROOF, UNCIRCULATED, and BULLION. Here is a quick guide to the differences between the three.
Coin Collecting Glossary – What You Need To Know Part 2
Following on from our blog ‘Coin Collecting Glossary – What You Need to Know’, we take a look at some more of the terms that you may find useful if you are starting out in the wonderful world of numismatics.
